Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

26.
For the motion represented by the graph shown in the given figure, the numerical value of velocity , when acceleration will be
1 m/sec
2 m/sec
3 m/sec
4 m/sec
Answer: Option
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27.
A star is observed at its upper culmination when it is north of zenith. The latitude of the place of observation is 30°N and declination of the star is 50°N. The zenith distance of the star is
10°
20°
40°
80°
Answer: Option
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28.
For flow under a sluice gate where the upstream depth is 1.2 m and the depth at vena contracta is 0.3 m, the discharge per meter width would be nearly
0.36 m3
1.5 m3
1.7 m3
4.0 m3
Answer: Option
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29.
At what value of saturation does the zero air voids curve in a compaction test represent the dry density?
0%
80%
100%
50%
Answer: Option
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30.
Which steel member section among the following combinations can carry maximum load ?
A pair of angles welded on opposite sides of a gusset plate, but not tack welded
A pair of angles welded on opposite sides of a gusset plate, and tack welded along its length.
A pair of angles back to back on same side of a gusset plate, and tack welded.
A pair of angles on same side of a gusset plate, but not tack welded
Answer: Option
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