Online Civil Engineering Test - Previous UPSC Exam Papers Test 1

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1.
For designing end bearing piles of square cross-section in clays having average unconfmed compressive strength of 6 t/m2, the net ultimate bearing capacity may be taken as
15 t/m2
18 t/m2
20 t/m2
27 t/m2
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2.
A pin-jointed tower truss is loaded as shown in the given figure. The force induced in the member DF is
1.5 kN (tension)
4.5 kN (tension)
1.5 kN (compression)
4.5 kN (compression)
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3.
Timber can be made more fire resistant by
dipping and steeping process
hot and cold open tank treatment
charring
Sir Abel's process
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4.
In a V-notch, an error of 1% in the measurement of head would constitute in the discharge measurement, an error of
1.0%
1.5%
2.0%
2.5%
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5.
Consider the following statements :
The use of relatively weak motor
1. will accommodate movements due to loads, cracking if any and will be distributed as thin hair cracks which are less noticeable or harmful.
2. will result in reduction of stresses due to differential expansion of masonry units.
Of these statements :
1 alone is correct
2 alone is correct
both 1 and 2 are correct
neither 1 nor 1 is correct
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6.
A fixed beam made of steel is shown in the figure. At collapse, the value of load P will be equal to :
10 Mp/L
12 Mp/L
16 Mp/L
20 Mp/L
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7.
A turn-table on railways is used for
preventing the lateral movement of wheels
reversing the direction of the engine
reducing the damage to the rails
reducing the accidents
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8.
What does high COD to BOD ratio of an organic pollutant represent ?
High biodegradability of the pollutant
Low biodegradability of the pollutant
Presence of free oxygen for aerobic decomposition
Presence of toxic material in the pollutants
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9.
Consider the following statements regarding settlement of foundations :
1. Differential settlement of foundation leads to structural damage to the superstructure.
2. In non-cohesive soils, the major component of settlement is due to consolidation.
3. Lowering of ground water table contributes of settlement of foundations.
Of these statements :
1 and 2 are correct
1 and 3 are correct
2 and 3 are correct
1, 2 and 3 are correct
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10.
Ruling gradient on highways as per IRC in plane terrain is
1 in 30
1 in 60
1 in 100
1 in 200
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11.
Consider the following statements :
1. Welded structures are usually lighter than riveted structures.
2. Welding allows the arrangement of structural components in such a manner that the joint provides maximum efficiency.
3. During welding, the members do not get distorted.
Of these statements :
1, 2 and 3 correct
1 and 2 are correct
2 and 3 are correct
1 and 3 are correct
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12.
The approximate ratio of strength of 15 cm x 30 cm concrete cylinder to that of 15 cm cube of the same concrete is
1.25
1.00
0.85
0.50
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13.
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
1. Eutrophication.... Nutrient accumulation leading to ecosystem change occurring in impounded water.
2. Autotrophism.... Utilization, rearrangement and decomposition of complex materials predominate.
3. Heterotrophism....Predominance of fixation of light energy, use of simple inorganic substances and built-up complex substances.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
1, 2 and 3
1 alone
2 and 3
1 and 3
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14.
Which one of the following gives the number of gate position in an airport ?
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15.
The entry of foul smelling gases into the house coming from the sewers can be prevented by
providing water seals for all the fixtures
providing water seals for all the fixtures and a vent pipe in the plumbing system
providing sufficient vent pipes in the plumbing system
exhaust fans
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16.
Which one of the following can be a set of velocity components of a two-dimensional flow ?
u = x + y and v = x2 + y2
u = x + y and v = x - y
u = xy and
u = x2 + y2 and v = x2 - y2
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17.
A simply supported beam of span l and flexural rigidity EI, carries a unit point load at its centre. The strain energy in the beam due to bending is
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18.
For complete hydration of cement the W/C ratio needed is
less than 0.25
more than 0.25 but less than 0.35
more than 0.35 but less than 0.45
more than 0.45 but less than 0.60
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19.
A soil sample is having a specific gravity of 2.60 and a void ratio of 0.78. The water content in percentage required to fully saturate the soil at the void ratio would be
10
30
50
70
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20.
If a soil sample of weight 0.18 kg having a volume of 10-4 m3 and dry unit wt. of 1600 kg/m3 is mixed with 0.02 kg of water then the water content in the sample will be
30%
25%
20%
15%
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