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  • Question
  • The specific yield of soil depends upon


  • Options
  • A. compaction of stratum
  • B. distribution of pores
  • C. shape and size of particles
  • D. all the above.

  • Correct Answer
  • all the above. 


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    • 1. A piece of timber whose thickness and width are respectively 5 cm and 10 cm is called

    • Options
    • A. slate
    • B. plank
    • C. board
    • D. strip.
    • Discuss
    • 2. Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following :

    • Options
    • A. the operation theatre unit to be detached as it requires sterlized zone but near the ward for the patients and doctor
    • B. the mortuary should be detached from the main circulation with a postmortem room
    • C. causalty unit should be provided a separate entrance
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 3. A harbour is a place where

    • Options
    • A. ships get shelter and protection against destructive forces due to sea waves
    • B. facilities are provided for receiving cargo and passengers
    • C. port buildings are constructed for commercial purposes
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 4. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

    • Options
    • A. Detailed survey is carried out for a strip of land about 15 m on either side of the trace cut along straight portions
    • B. Detailed survey is carried out for a strip of land about 30 m at sharp curves
    • C. Levels are taken along the trace cut at an interval of 20 m
    • D. Contour interval is generally adopted at 2 metres vertical interval
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 5. The arrangement made to support an unsafe structure temporarily, is known as

    • Options
    • A. shoring
    • B. scaffolding
    • C. underpinning
    • D. jacking
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 6. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

    • Options
    • A. Landing speed is directly proportional to the wing loading
    • B. Wing loading remaining constant, the take off distance is directly proportional to the powder loading
    • C. Neither (a) nor (b)
    • D. Both (a) and (b)
    • Discuss
    • 7. The 28 days cube strength of mass concrete using aggregates of maximum size 5 cm for gravity dams should be

    • Options
    • A. between 150 to 300 kg/cm2
    • B. between 350 to 600 kg/cm2
    • C. between 150 to 500 kg/cm2
    • D. below 200 kg/cm2
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 8. The bearing of AB is 190° and that of CB is 260° 30'. The included angle ABC, is

    • Options
    • A. 80° 30'
    • B. 99° 30'
    • C. 70° 30'
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 9. The equivalent length of a column of length L having one end fixed and the other end free, is

    • Options
    • A. 2L
    • B. L
    • C.
    • D.
    • Discuss
    • 10. The force in BC of the truss shown in the given figure, is

    • Options
    • A. 3.0t compression
    • B. 3.0t tension
    • C. t tension
    • D. t compression
    • E. None of these.
    • Discuss


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