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Q.1) Gravity model is used in transportation planning process for : A) Trip Generation B) Model split C) Trip Distribution D) Trip Assignment Answer Option (C) Explanation : Nil. Q.2) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched in the year : A) 2015 B) 2001 C) 2008 D) 2000 Answer Option (D) Explanation :…
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Q.1) A structural member is generally designed so that the material is stressed up to : A) Breaking stress B) Yield stress C) Ultimate stress D) Working stress Answer Option (D) Explanation : Breaking stress : Breaking stress is the maximum stress that a material can withstand before breaking or fracturing. It is also known…
Q.1) In arid areas with an uneven land surface most suitable method of irrigation is – A) Sprinkler irrigation B) Basin method C) Furrow irrigation D) Check flooding Answer Option (A) Explanation : Sprinkler Method : In this method, the water is distributed through sprinklers in the form of sprays over plants and soil. This…
Q.1) The instrument attached to the wheel of a vehicle to measure the distance traveled is : A) Pedometer B) Odometer C) Pass meter D) Speedometer Answer Option (B) Explanation : Pedometer : Device used to count number of steps. Odometer : Device used to measure distance travelled by a vehicle. Speedometer : It is…
Q.1) The soil transported by wind is called – A) Lacustrine soil B) Aeolian soil C) Alluvial soil D) Marine soil Answer Option (B) Explanation : Aeolian deposit – transported by wind Marine deposit – deposited by sea water Lacustrine deposit – deposited by still water like lakes. Alluvial deposit – deposited by river water…
Q.1) Cavitation is primarily associated with which of the following fluid properties : A) Surface Tension B) Vapour Pressure C) Specific Gravity D) Viscosity Answer Option (B) Explanation : Surface Tension : The ability of a liquid’s surface to withstand an external force is known as surface tension. The reason for this is due to…
Q.1) Chlorine demand of water is equal to _____. A) residual chlorine B) applied chlorine C) applied + residual chlorine D) Applied – residual chlorine Answer Option (D) Explanation : Nil. Q.2) The water which is not chemically pure but does not contain anything harmful to human health is called – A) Wholesome water B)…
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Q.1) As per IRC, Intermediate Sight Distance (ISD) is : A) 2 x SSD B) 1.5 x OSD C) 3 x SSD D) 2 x OSD Answer Option (A) Explanation : SSD < ISD < OSD ISD = 2 x SSD Q.2) The rate of superelevation for a horizontal curve of radius 700 m in…
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Q.1) The maximum application rate by sprinklers is limited by – A) The infiltration capacity B) The prevailing wind velocity C) The quantity of water available D) Sprinkler irrigation Answer Option (A) Explanation : The maximum application rate by sprinklers is limited by the infiltration capacity of the soil. In this method water is applied in…
Q.1) Deval attrition test is used to determine which of the following ? A) Aggregate abrasion value B) Aggreggate impact value C) Aggregate roughness value D) Aggregate crushing value Answer Option (A) Explanation : Deval Attrition Test is carried out to measure the rate of wear of a granular material. Dorry Abrasion Test is carried…
