Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions
Exercise :: UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 17
11.
A pin-jointed truss is loaded as shown in the given figure. The force in member CE is
A. 10 tonnes tensile B. 10 tonnes compressive C. 5 tonnes tensile D. 5 tonnes compressive
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
12.
What type of noise can be abated by providing lining on walls and ceiling with sound absorbing material?
A. Source noise B. Reflection noise C. Structural noise D. Direct air-borne noise
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
13.
Which of the following treatment(s) will be indicated for a rural water supply from a deep groundwater source ?
A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 1, 2 and 4 C. 3 and 4 D. 4 alone
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
14.
Maximum gross take-off weight of an aircraft is
A. equal to the maximum structural landing weight B. less than the maximum structural landing weight C. more than the maximum structural land weight D. equal to the empty operating weight plus the payload
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
15.
For a circular column having its ends hinged, the slenderness ratio is 160. The l /d ratio of the column is
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
