Wednesday, 15 March 2017

Miscellaneous Part-1



1. Cast iron piles
(A) Are suitable for works under sea water
(B) Resist shocks or vibrations
(C) Are suitable for use as batter piles
(D) Are useful for heavy vertical loads
Answer: Option D
2. Putty is
(A) Made with finely powdered chalk and linseed oil
(B) Used for fixing glass panes
(C) Softened by a solution of pearl ash and quick-lime soaked in water
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
3. A mortar joint in masonry which is normal to the face of wall is known as
(A) Bed joint
(B) Wall joint
(C) Cross joint
(D) Bonded joint
Answer: Option C
4.The form work from the slabs excluding props, can be removed only after
(A) 1 day
(B) 4 days
(C) 7 days
(D) 14 days
Answer: Option B
5. Sands of zone I are:
(A) Course
(B) Medium
(C) Medium to fine
(D) Fine
Answer: Option A
6.According to Whitney's theory, ultimate strain of concrete is assumed to be
(A) 0.03 %
(B) 0.1 %
(C) 0.3 %
(D) 3 %
Answer: Option C
7. The maximum limit of water absorption for aggregate suitable for road construction is
(A) 0.4 %
(B) 0.6 %
(C) 0.8 %
(D) 1.0 %
Answer: Option B
8. Forces are called concurrent when their lines of action meet in
(A) One point
(B) Two points
(C) Plane
(D) Perpendicular planes
Answer: Option A
9. Center of gravity of a solid cone lies on the axis at the height
(A) One-fourth of the total height above base
(B) One-third of the total height above base
(C) One-half of the total height above base
(D) Three-eighth of the total height above the base
Answer: Option A
10. If a constant section beam is subjected to a uniform bending moment throughout, its length bends to
(A) A circular arc
(B) A parabolic arc
(C) A catenary
(D) None of these
Answer: Option A
11. The rainfall at any place may be determined by
(A) Its intensity
(B) Its direction
(C) Its frequency
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
12. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
(A) The circular section of sewers provides maximum hydraulic mean depth
(B) The circular sewers are provided for separate sewerage system
(C) The circular sewers work efficiently if the sections run at least half full
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
13. Continuous flow of water can be expected from
(A) Gravity springs
(B) Surface springs
(C) Artesian springs
(D) None of these
Answer: Option C
14.Reciprocating pumps
(A) Are not suitable for variable heads
(B) Are four times costlier than centrifugal pumps
(C) Are not suitable for pumping water containing sediments
(D) Single stroke produce pulsating flow
Answer: Option A
15.Hydraulic lime is obtained by
(A) Burning of lime stone
(B) Burning of kankar
(C) Adding water to quick lime
(D) Calcination of pure clay
Answer: Option B

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