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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) 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) 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) 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) 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…
Q.1) For D.P.C. at plinth level, the commonly adopted material is – A) Bitumen sheeting B) Plastic sheeting C) Mastic asphalt D) Cement concrete Answer Option(D) Q.2) The cavity wall is generally provided for – A) Preventing dampness B) Heat insulation C) Sound insulation D) All of the above Answer Option(D) Q.3) The construction of…
Q.1) The rocks formed due to solidification of molten mass lying below or above the earth surface are called : A) Aqueous rock B) Sedimentary rocks C) Metamorphic rocks D) Igneous rocks Answer Option (D) Q.2) The sedimentary rocks are formed due to : A) Solidification of molten mass lying below or above the earth…
Q.1) The rise of dome provided in Intze tank is – A) 1/4 of the span B) 1/6 of the span C) 1/5 of the span D) 1/8 of the span Answer Option (B) Q.2) The balanced design gives – A) Smallest concrete area and Maximum Ast B) Smallest concrete area and Minimum Ast C)…
Q.1) Ordinary Portland cement of 43 grade should have surface area not less than (in cm2/g) – A) 2250 B) 3000 C) 3250 D) 4000 Answer Option (A) Q.2) The steel content of ferro cement normally varies between – A) 300 to 500 kg/cum B) 100 to 200 kg/cum C) 700 to 850 kg/cum D)…
Q.1) The forces which meet at one point are known as – A) Concurrent forces B) Coplanar forces C) Coplanar Concurrent forces D) Coplanar Non-concurrent forces Answer Option (A) Q.2) If the lever arm is increased to 3 times, the moment will become – A) 2 times B) 3 times C) 0.5 times D) 1.5…
