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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 maximum depth of neutral axis for a beam of Fe-415 bars in limit state method of design is : A) 0.46d B) 0.48d C) 0.50d D) 0.53d Answer Option (B) Q.2) The minimum grade of reinforced concrete in sea water as per IS:456-2000 is – A) M15 B) M20 C) M30 D) M40…
Q.1) Which of the following has more fire-resisting characteristics? A) Marble B) Limestone C) Compact sand stone D) Granite Answer Option (C) Q.2) Which of the following timbers is suitable for making sports goods? A) Mulberry B) Mahogany C) Sal D) Deodar Answer Option (A) Q.3) Excess of alumina in brick earth makes the brick…
Q.1) Strength of concrete increases with : A) Increase in w/c ratio B) Increase in fineness of cement C) Decrease in curing time D) Decrease in size of aggregate Answer Option (B) Q.2) The most commonly used admixture which prolongs the setting and hardening time is : A) Gypsum B) Calcium chloride C) Sodium silicate…
Q.1) A Pycnometer is used to determine : A) Water content and Voids ratio B) Specific gravity and dry density C) Water content and specific gravity D) Voids ratio and dry density Answer Option (C) Q.2) Which of the following is a measure of particle size range? A) Effective size B) Uniformity coefficient C) Coefficient…
Q.1) Air entrainment in concrete increases – A) Workability B) Strength C) Effects of temperature variation D) Unit weight Answer Option (A) Q.2) For a reinforced concrete section, the shape of shear stress diagram is – A) Wholly parabolic B) Wholly rectangular C) Parabolic above neutral axis and rectangular below neutral axis D) Rectangular above…
Q.1) Flow of fluid takes place due to its : A) Viscosity B) Compressibility C) Surface Tension D) Deformation under shear force Answer Option (D) Q.2) Bulk Modulus of fluid is the ratio of : A) Shear stress to shear strain B) Increase in volume to the viscosity of fluid C) Increase in pressure to…
Q.1) Brick walls are measured in square metre if the thickness of the wall is – A) 10 cm B) 15 cm C) 20 cm D) None of the above Answer Option (A) Q.2) The defect that is caused by falling of rain water on the hot surfaces of the bricks is known as –…
Q.1) The water utilizable by plants is available in the form of : A) Gravity water B) Hygroscopic water C) Capillary water D) Chemical water Answer Option (C) Q.2) On rolling land, the method of applying water is : A) Check flooding B) Free flooding C) Border flooding D) Furrow flooding Answer Option (B) Q.3)…
Q.1) For Irrigation purposes, the pH value of water should be – A) Between 3 and 6 B) Between 6 and 8.5 C) Between 8.5 and 11 D) More than 11 Answer Option(B) Q.2) A useful soil moisture for plant growth is – A) Capillary water B) Gravitational water C) Hygroscopic water D) None of…
