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The variation of atmospheric potential is caused due to :
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A. difference in temperature over the surface of the earth
B. change in the density of air
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b).
Correct Answer
both (a) and (b)
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1. Acid regression stage of sludge digestion at a temperature 21°C extends over a period of
Options
A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days.
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Correct Answer: 90 days.
2. If the width of the foundation for two equal columns is restricted, the shape of the footing generally adopted, is
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A. square
B. rectangular
C. trapezoidal
D. triangular.
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Correct Answer: rectangular
3. At eastern elongation, the pole star moves
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A. eastward
B. westward
C. northward
D. southward.
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Correct Answer: northward
4. For loss of head in a canal inverted syphon barrel, the factor in the Unwin formula
is a coefficient for loss of head due to
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A. friction
B. exit
C. entry
D. gradient
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Correct Answer: entry
5. The force in
AD
of the truss shown in given figure, is
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A. 4.0
t
compression
B. 3.0
t
compression
C. 0.5
t
compression
D. 0.5
t
tension
E. zero.
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Correct Answer: 0.5
t
compression
6. Rapid curing cut back bitumen is produced by blending bitumen with
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A. Kerosene
B. Benzene
C. Diesel
D. Petrol
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Correct Answer: Petrol
7. Fresh sewage is generally
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A. alkaline
B. acidic
C. highly decomposed
D. a source of objectionable odour.
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Correct Answer: alkaline
8. The coefficient ka of the active earth pressure, is given by
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A.
B.
C.
D.
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Correct Answer:
9. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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A. The diameter of a rivet, before driving is taken as the nominal diameter of the rivet
B. The diameter of the rivet hole is taken as the gross area of the rivet
C. For rivets of nominal diameters less than 25 mm, the diameter of the rivet hole is taken as the nominal diameter of the rivet plus 1.5 mm
D. For rivets of nominal diameters exceeding 25 mm, the diameter of the rivet hole is taken as the nominal diameter of the rivet plus 2 mm
E. All the above.
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Correct Answer: All the above.
10. Ratio of bearing capacity of double Under Reamed (U.R.) pile to that of single U.R. pile is nearly
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A. 2
B. 1.5
C. 1.2
D. 1.7
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Correct Answer: 1.5
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