Q.72 The cross-section method of contouring is useful for the survey of ______.Ans A. small closed areasB. roads, railways and canalsC. small open areasD. hill areasCorrect Ans Provided: B

Q.24 If in a standard proctor test, due to negligence, the number of blows given per layer was increased to 30, then approximately what would be the value of compactive effort in kN-m/m3?Ans A. 1105B. 591C. 709D. 397Correct ...

Q.61 The work saved by fitting an air vessel in a single-acting reciprocating pump is ______, while in case of a double-acting reciprocating pump, the work saved is ______.Ans A. 84.8%; 39.2%B. 39.2%; 84.8%C. 25%; 25%D. 50%; 50%Correct ...

Q.30 Platinum cobalt scale is used to measure the:Ans A. temperature of waterB. taste of waterC. odour of waterD. colour of waterCorrect Ans Provided: D

Q.75 The ability of a material to change its shape under load without cracking and to retain this shape after the load is removed is known as:Ans A. brittlenessB. elasticityC. hardnessD. plasticityCorrect Ans Provided: D

Q.45 Which survey line gives the details of offset?Ans A. Chain lineB. Base lineC. Main survey lineD. Tie lineCorrect Ans Provided: A

Q.29 Soil deposits, which are formed by landslides are called:Ans A. colluviumB. peatsC. alluvial soilsD. residual soilsCorrect Ans Provided: A

Q.56 For a normally consolidated coarse grained soil, the effective angle of internal friction was obtained as 30°. Its coefficient of lateral earth pressure at rest (K0) would be nearest to:Ans A. 0.75B. 0.30C. 0.15D. 0.50Correct Ans Provided: ...

Q.64 The theoretical detention time for a continuous flow settling tank in drinking water works will be:Ans A. Capacity of the tank / Rate of flow of waterB. Rate of flow of water / Flow area of cross ...

Q.51 Which of the following statements regarding the common characteristics of building materials under stress is INCORRECT?Ans A. Flexible materials on the other hand have low modulus of elasticity and bend considerably without breakdown.B. Brittle materials have high ...