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1.

Consider the matrices X( 4,3) , Y( 4,3) and P(2,3) . The order of P X T Y

(A)

(2

2)

(B)

(3

3)

(C)

(4

3)

PT

will be

(D) (3 4 )

Answer:- (A)
Exp:- Considering the matrices the order of

T
P x y

2.

P T will be 2 2

Consider a non-homogeneous system of linear equations


mathematically an over-determined system. Such a system will be

representing

(A) Consistent having a unique solution


(B) Consistent having many solutions
(C) Inconsistent having unique solution
(D) Inconsistent having no solution
Answer:- (A)
3.

Which of the following is NOT true for complex number Z1 and Z2?
(A)

Z1 Z1 Z2
=
2
Z2
Z2

(B) Z1 + Z2 Z1 + Z2

(C) Z1 + Z2 Z1 + Z2

(D)

Z1 + Z2

+ Z1 Z2

= 2 Z1

+ 2 Z2

Answer:- (C)
4.

Which one of the following statement is NOT true?


(A) The measure of skewness is dependent upon the amount of dispersion.
(B) In a symmetric distribution, the values of mean, mode and median are the
same
(C) In a positively skewed distribution: mean > median > mode

(D) In a negatively skewed distribution: mode>mean>median


Answer:- (D)
5.

IS: 1343 1980 limits the minimum characteristic strength of pre-stressed


concrete for post tensioned works and pretension work as
(A) 25MPa, 30MPa respectively

(B) 25MPa, 35MPa respectively

(C) 30MPa, 35MPa respectively


Answer:- (D)

(D) 30MPa, 40MPa respectively

6.

The permissible stress in axial tension sst in steel member on the net effective
area of the section shall not exceed the following value (fy is the yield stress)
(A) 0.80fy

(B) 0.75fy

(C) 0.60fy

(D) 0.50fy

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Answer:- (C)
7.

The partial factor of safety for concrete as per IS: 456-2000 is

(A) 1.50
(B) 1.15
(C) 0.87
(D) 0.446
Answer:- (A)
Explanation:-The partial factor of safety for concrete as per IS:456-2000 is 1.50
8.

The symmetry of stress tensor at a point in the body under equilibrium is


obtained from
(A) Conservation of mass

(C) Moment equilibrium equations


Answer:- (C)
9.

(B) Force equilibrium equations


(D) Conservation of energy

The components of strain tensor at a point in the plane strain case can be
obtained by measuring longitudinal strain in following directions.
(A) Along any two arbitrary directions
(B) Along any three arbitrary directions
(C) Along two mutually orthogonal directions

(D) Along any arbitrary direction


Answer:- (B)
10.

Consider beam as axially rigid, the degree of freedom of a plane frame shown
below is
F
(A) 9
(B) 8
(C) 7
(D) 6

Answer:- (D)
Exp:- Let us take j=number of joints
The degree of freedom of given frame
= {3j-(number of constraints + number of members)}
= 3 4 (3 + 3 ) = 12 6 = 6
11.

For a linear elastic frame, if stiffness matrix is doubled, the existing stiffness
matrix, the deflection of the resulting frame will be
(A) twice the existing value

(B) half the existing value

(C) the same as existing value


(D) indeterminate value
Answer:- (C)
Exp:- The deflection of the resulting frame will be the same as existing value

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12.

A clayey soil has a maximum dry density of 16kN/m3 and optimum moisture
content of 12%. A contractor during the construction of core of an earth dam
obtained the dry density 15.2kN/m3 and water content 11%. This construction is
acceptable because
(A) The density is less than the maximum dry density and water content is on
dry side of optimum.
(B) The compaction density is very low and water content is less than 12%
(C) The compaction is done on the dry side of the optimum

(D) Both the dry density and water content of the compacted soil are within the
desirable limits
Answer:- (D)
13.

Root time method is used to determine


(A) T, time factor
(B) cv, coefficient of consolidation
(C) av, coefficient of compressibility
(D) mv, coefficient of volume compressibility

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- Root time method is used to determine cv coefficient of consolidation
14.

Negative skin friction in a soil is considered when the pile is constructed through a
(A) fill material

(B) dense coarse sand

(C) over consolidated stiff clay

(D) dense fine sand

Answer:- (A)
Exp:- Negative skin friction in a soil is considered when the pile is constructed through
a fill material
15.

There are two footings resting on the ground surface. One footing is square of
dimension B. The other is strip footing with width B. Both of them are
subjected to a loading intensity of q. The pressure intensity at any depth below
the base of the footing along the centreline would be
(A) Equal in both footings
(B) Large for square footing and small for strip footing
(C) Large for strip footing and small for square footing
(D) More for strip footing at shallow depth (B) and more for square footing at
large depth (>B)

Answer:- (C)
16.

An inert tracer is injected continuously from a point in an unsteady flow field. The
locus of locations of all the tracer particles at an instance of time represents
(A) Streamline

(B) Pathline

(C) Steamtube

(D) Strekline

Answer:- (D)
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17.

A horizontal bed channel is followed by a steep bed channel as shown in the


figure. The gradually-varied profiles over the horizontal and steep beds are
(A) H2 and S2 respectively
(B) H2 and S1 respectively
(C) H3 and S2 respectively

Horizontal bed

(D) H3 and S1 respectively

Steep bed

Answer:- (A)
18.

The reading of differential manometer of a Venturimeter, placed at 45 to the


horizontal is 11cm. If the Ventruimeter is turned to horizontal position, the
manometer reading will be
(A) zero

(B)

11
2

cm

(C) 11cm

(D) 11 2 cm

Answer:- ()
Exp:- The reading of differential manometer of a venturimeter is independent of angle
of inclination of venturimeter
19.

The intensity of rainfall and time interval of typical storm are


Time interval (minutes)

Intensity of rainfall
(mm / minute)

0.10

0.7

10-20

1.1

20-30

2.2

30-40

1.5

40-50

1.2

50-60

1.3

60-70

0.9

70-80

0.4

The maximum intensity of rainfall for 20 minutes duration of the storm is


(A) 1.5 mm/min

(B) 1.85 mm/min

(C) 2.2 mm/min

(D) 3.7 mm/min

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- Intensity =

20.

Rainfall 2.2 10 + 1.5 10 37


=
=
= 1.85mm / minute.
time
20
20

When the outflow from a storage reservoir is uncontrolled as in a freely operating


spillway, the peak of outflow hydrograph occurs at
(A) The point of inter-section of the inflow and outflow hydrographs
(B) A point, after the inter-section of the inflow and outflow hydrographs
(C) The tail of inflow hydrographs

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(D) A point, before the inter-section of the inflow and outflow hydrographs
Answer:- (A)
21.

On which of the canal systems, R.G. Kennedy, executive engineer in the Punjab
Irrigation Department made his observations for proposing his theory on stable
channels?
(A) Krishna Western Delta canals

(B) Lower Bari Doab canals

(C) Lower Chenab canals

(D) Upper Bari Doab canals

Answer:- (D)
22.

Which one of the following equations represents the downstream profile of Ogee
spillway with vertical upstream face? {(x,y) are the co-ordinates of the point on
the downstream profile with origin at the crest of the spillway and Hd is the
design head}
1

1.85

x 1.85
y
(B)
= 0.5

Hd
Hd

x
y
(A)
= 0.5

Hd
Hx

1.85

x
y
(C)
= 2.0

Hd
Hd

(D)

x 1.85
y
= 2.0

Hd
Hd

Answer:- (A)
Exp:- When down-stream profile Ogee spillway whose up-stream face is vertical, then
centre of crest is,
1.85

1.85

23.

2H0.85
d

x
y
Hd

= 2

H0.85
d
H1.85
d

1.85

y
x
y
y = 2

= 0.5

Hd
Hd
Hd

In aerobic environment, nitrosomonas convert


(A) NH3 to NO2

(B) NO2- to NO-3

(C) NH3 to N2O

(D) NO2- to HNO3

Answer:- (A)
Exp:- Oxidation occurs in an aerobic environment.
So, NH3 converts into NO2
24.

Total Kjeldahl nitrogen is a measure of


(A) Total organic nitrogen
(B) Total organic and ammonia nitrogen
(C) Total ammonia nitrogen
(D) Total inorganic and ammonia nitrogen

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- If an unboiled sample is used to add KMnO4, before boiling, the evolved ammonia
gas will measure the sum total of ammonium nitrogen as well as organic
nitrogen. It is known as Kjedahl nitrogen.

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25.

1 TCU is equivalent to the colour produced by


(A) 1mg / L of chlorplatinate ion
(B) 1 mg/L of platinum ion
(C) 1mg/L Platinum in form of chlorplatinate ion
(D) 1mg/L of organo-chlorplatinate ion

Answer:- (C)
26.

Bulking sludge refers to having


(A) F/M <0.3/d

(B) 0.3/d<F/M<0.6/d

(C) F/M = zero

(D) F/M>0.6/d

Answer:- (A)
27.

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY), launched in the year 2000, aims to
provide rural connectivity with all-weather roads. It is proposed to connect the
habitations in plain areas of population more than 500 persons by the year
(A) 2005

(B) 2007

(C) 2010

(D) 2012

Answer:- (B)
28.

Group I contains some properties of Bitumen. Group II gives a list Laboratory


Tests conducted on Bitumen to determine the properties. Match the property with
the corresponding test
Group I
P.
Q.
R.

Group II

Resistance to flow
Ability to deform under load
Safety

(A) P-2, Q-1, R-3

1.
2.
3.

(B) P-2, Q-3, R-1

Ductility test
Penetration test
Flash and Fire point test
(C) P-1, Q-2, R-3

(D) P-3, Q-1, R-2

Answer:- ()
29.

The length of Summit Curve on a two lane two way highway depends upon
(A) Allowable rate of change of centrifugal acceleration
(B) Coefficient of lateral friction
(C) Required Stopping Sight Distance

(D) Required Overtaking Sight Distance

Answer:- (C)
Exp:- Let N=Deviation angle, S=SSD (Stopping Sight Distance) and L = length of
Summit curve

i.
ii.

NS2
4.4
4.4
if L < SSD, then L = 25
N
if L > SSD, then L =

Length of summit curve on a two lane two way highway depends upon required
SSD

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30.

Bituminous concrete is a mix comprising of


(A) Fine aggregate, filler and bitumen
(B) Fine aggregate and bitumen
(C) Coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, filler and bitumen
(D) Coarse aggregate, filler and bitumen

Answer:- (C)
Exp:- Bituminous concrete is a mixture comprising of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate,
filler and bitumen.
31.

Consider the system of equations A (nxn) x(nxf ) = l(nx1) where, 1 is a scalar.


Let (li , xi ) be an eigen-pair of an eigen value and its corresponding eigen vector
for real matrix A. Let I be a (nn) unit matrix. Which one of the following
statement is NOT correct?
(A) For a homogeneous n x n system of linear equations

( A II) x = 0

having a

nontrivial solution, the rank of (A-II) is less than n.

(B) For matrix Am, m being a positive integer, ix , xim will be the eigen-pair for all i.
(C) If A T = A 1 , then li = 1 for all i.

(D) If A T = A, then li is real for all i

Answer:- (D)
Exp:32.

Transformation to linear form by substituting v = y1 n of the equation

dy
+ p ( t ) y = q ( t ) yn; n>0 will be
dt
(A)

dv
+ (1 n) pv = (1 n) q
dt

(B)

dv
+ (1 n) pv = (1 + n) q
dt

(C)

dv
+ (1 + n) pv = (1 n) q
dt

(D)

dv
+ (1 + n) pv = (1 + n) q
dt

Answer:- (A)
Exp:-

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dy
+ P ( t ) y = q ( t ) yn ,n > 0
dt
dividing both sides by yn we get,
dy
y
P t y
P t . .... i
n dt
+ ( ) 1n = ( )
()
if v = y1 n , then

dy
dy
= (1 n) y n
dt
dt

Putting values in equation (i) we get,


1 dv
+ P (t) v = q (t)
1 n dt
Multiplying both sides by (1 n) we get,
dv
+ (1 n) P ( t ) v = q ( t ) (1 n)
dt
33.

A rail engine accelerates from its stationary position for 8 seconds and travels a
distance of 280m. According to the Mean Value Theorem, the speedometer at a
certain time during acceleration must read exactly
(A) 0km/h

(B) 8km

(C) 75km/h

(D) 126km/h

Answer:- (D)
Exp:- As per Mean value theorem, the speedometer at a centre line during each
reading
Travelled distance 280
280 18
=
=
m / sec =

kmp / h = 128Km / h
Time
8
8
5

34.

The solution of

d2 y
2

dx

+2

dy
+ 17y = 0; y ( 0 ) = 1 ,
dx

dy p

= 0 in the range 0<x< is given by


dx 4
4
1

(A) e x cos 4x + sin 4x


4

(B) ex cos 4x sin 4x


4

(C) e4x cos x sin x


4

(D) e4x cos 4x sin 4x


4

Answer:- (A)
Exp:-

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d2 y
2

dx

+ 2.

dy
+ 17y = 0 D2 + 2D + 17 y = 0
dx

D2 + 2D + 17 = 0 D = 1 4i

So, the solution is y = e x c1e+4ix + c2e4ix

= e x {c1 ( cos 4x + i sin 4x ) + c2 ( cos 4x i sin 4x )}


= e x {( c1 + c2 ) cos 4x + i ( c1 c2 ) sin 4x} .... (i)
From given condition
y (0 ) = 1
1 = c1 + c2
Now,

dy
= e x { 4 ( c1 + c2 ) sin 4x + 4i ( c1 c2 ) cos 4x}
dx

ex {( c1 + c2 ) .cos 4x + i ( c1 c2 ) cos 4x} ..... (ii)

35.

Value of the integral

( xydy y dx )
2

where c is the square cut from the first

quadrant by the line x=1 and y=1 will be (Use Greens theorem to change the
line integral into double integral)
(A)

1
2

(B) 1

(C)

3
2

(D)

5
3

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- The value of the integral by using Greens theorem is 1.
36.

Consider likely applicability of Cauchys Integral Theorem to evaluate the


following integral counter clockwise around the unit circle c.

I=

sec

z dz . z being a complex variable. The value of I will be

(A) I = 0: singularities set =

2n + 1

(B) I=0: singularities set =


n=0,1,2.........
2

(C) I=

: singularities set = {n n=0,1,2.........}


2

(D) None of these

Answer:- (A)
Exp:- Z being a complex variable the value of
I will be 0: singularities set =
37.

A concrete beam of rectangular cross section of 200mm x40mm is pre-stressed


with a force 400kN at eccentricity 100mm. the maximum compressive stress in
the concrete is
(A) 12.5N/mm2

(B) 7.5 N/mm2

(C) 5.0 N/mm2

(D) 2.5 N/mm2

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Answer:- ()
Exp:- Datas given are

b = 200mm
d = 400mm
e = 100mm
P = 400kN
maximum compressive strength in the concrete
P Pe
bd2
+
where Z = section modulus =
A
Z
6
400 1000 400 1000 100 6
=
+
= 12.5N / mm2
2
200 400
200 400
=

38.

Which of the following is NOT correct for steel sections as per IS: 800-1984?
(A) The maximum bending stress in tension or in compression in extreme fibre
calculated on the effective section of a beam shall not exceed 0.66fy.
(B) The bearing stress in any part of a beam when calculated on the net area
shall not exceed 0.75fy.
(C) The direct stress in compression on the gross sectional area of axial loaded
compression member shall not exceed 0.6fy.
(D) None of these

Answer:- (D)
39.

An unstiffened web I section is fabricated from a 10mm thick plate by fillet


welding as shown in the figure. If yield stress of steel is 250MPa, the maximum
shear load that section can take is
(A) 750kN
(B) 350kN

300mm

(C) 337.5kN
(D) 300kN
Answer:- (D)
Exp:

200mm

The maximum shear load the section can take as per figure is 300kN.

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40.

A fillet-welded joint of 6mm size is shown in the figure. The welded surfaces meet
at 60-90 degree and permissible stress in the fillet weld is 108MPa. The safe load
that can be transmitted by the joint is
100mm

50mm

(A) 162.7kN

(B) 151.6kN

(C) 113.4kN

(D) 109.5kN

Answer:- (C)
Exp:- F = l t Pq

t = throat thickness

l = effective length = 2 100 + 50 = 250mm


Pq = Permissible stress = 108MPa ( given)
F = Safe Load
S = Size of fillet weld
F = 0.7l S Pq
= 0.7 250 6 180 = 113.4kN
41.

A cantilever beam of length 1, width b and depth d is loaded with a concentrated


vertical load at the tip. If yielding starts at a load P, the collapse load shall be
(A) 2.0P

(B) 1.5P

(C) 1.2P

(D) P

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- The collapse load of the cantilever beam will be 1.5P
42.

The flexural strength of M 30 concrete as per IS: 456-2000 is


(A) 3.83MPa

(B) 5.47MPa

(C) 21.23MPa

(D) 30.0MPa

Answer:- (A)
Exp:- Flexural strength of concrete = 0.7 fck
Given M30, hence fck = 30N/mm2
Flexural strength of concrete = 0.7 30 = 3.83MPa
43.

In a random sampling procedure for cube strength of concrete, one sample


consists of X number of specimens. The specimens are tested at 28 days and
average strength of these X specimens is considered as test result of the sample,
provided the individual variation in the strength of specimens is not more than
Y percent of the average strength. The values of X and Y as per IS: 456-2000
are
(A) 4 and 10 respectively

(B) 3 and 10 respectively

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(C) 4 and 15 respectively

(D) 3 and 15 respectively

Answer:- (D)
Exp:- As per IS:456-2000 for random sampling number of specimens take n = 3
Average strength variation 15% is permitted, x=3, y=15
44.

A rectangular column section of 250mm x 400mm is reinforced with five steel


bars of grade Fe 500, each of 20mm diameters. Concrete mix is M30. Axial load
on the column section with minimum eccentricity as per IS: 456-2000 using limit
state method can be applied upto
(A) 1707.37

(B) 1805.30

(C) 1806.40

(D) 1903.7

Answer:- (A)
Exp:-

A = 250 400 = 105 mm2

(20 )2 = 1570 8mm2


4
A c = A A s = 98429 2mm2 , Axial Load Pn = 0 4fck A c + 0.67fy A sc
A sc = 5

= 0 4 30 98429 2 + 0 67 500 1570 8 = 1707 37kN


45.

A circular shaft shown in the figure is subject to torsion T at two points A and B.
The torsional rigidity of portions CA and BD is GJ1 and that of portion AB is GJ2.
The rotations of shaft at points A and B are 1 and 2. The rotation 1 is

A
T

(A)

TL
GJ1 + GJ2

(B)

TL
GJ1

(C)

L
TL
GJ2

(D)

TL
GJ1 GJ2

Answer:- (A)
Exp:- Rotation, =

46.

TL
GJ1 + GJ2

If the principle stresses in a two-dimensional case are -10MPa and 20MPa


respectively, then maximum shear stress at the point is
(A) 10MPa

(B) 15MPa

(C) 20MPa

(D) 30MPa

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- Hence S1 = 20MPa and S2 = 10MPa

Maximum shear stress at a point =

1 2 20 ( 10 )
=
= 15MPa
2
2

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47.

The bending Moment diagram for a beam is given below:

10kNm

a'
0.5m

b'
0.5m

1m

1m

The shear force at sections aa and bb respectively are of the magnitude


(A) 100kN, 150kN

(B) zero, 100kN

(C) zero, 50kN

(D) 100kN, 100kN

Answer:- ()
Exp:- Shear force at section aa = 0 (because at aa',BMD = Constant )
Shear force at section bb =

48.

200 100
1 = 50kN
2

For a 25cm thick cement concrete pavement, analysis of stresses gives the
following values
Wheel load stress due to corner loading

30kg/cm2

Wheel load stress due to edge loading

32kg/cm2

Warping stress at corner region during summer

9 kg/cm2

Warping stress at corner region during winter

7 kg/cm2

Warping stress at edge region during summer

8 kg/cm2

Warping stress at edge region during winter

6 kg/cm2

Frictional Stress during summer

5 kg/cm2

Frictional Stress during winter

4 kg/cm2

The most critical stress value for this pavement is


(A) 40 kg/cm2

(B) 42 kg/cm2

(C) 44 kg/cm2

(D) 45 kg/cm2

Answer:- (C)
Exp:- A.

Critical stress combination (during summer)


= (Load stress + war ping stress frictional stress) (at edge)

= (32 + 8 5) = 35kg / cm2


B.

Critical stress combination (during winter)


= (Load stress + war ping stress + frictional stress) (at edge)

= 32 + 6 + 4 = 42kg / cm2
C.

Critical stress combination in summer at midnight


= (Load stress + war ping stress) (at corner)

= (30 + 9 ) = 39kg / cm2


D.

Critical stress combination at midnight in winter

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= (Load stress + war ping stress) (at corner)

= (39 + 9 ) = 39kg / cm2


Hence most critical stress value for the pavement is 42kg/cm2
49.

Match the following:


Group 1
P

Slope deflection method

Moment deflection method

Method of three moments

Castiglianos second theorem

Group 2
1

Force method

Deflection method

(A) P-1, Q-2, R-1, S-2

(B) P-1, Q-1, R-2, S2

(C) P-2, Q-2, R-1, S-1

(D) P-2, Q-1, R-2, S-1

Answer:- (C)
50.

All members of the frame shown below have the same flexural rigidity EI and
length L. If a moment M is applied at joint B, the rotation of the joint is

(A)

(C)

ML
12EI

(B)

ML
8EI

(D)

ML
11EI

EI, L

C
EI, L

EI, L

ML
7EI

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- M is applied at B

M=

4EI1 4EI2 3EI3


+
+
L
L
L

Re lation at the jo int = 1 + 2 + 3 = =

51.

ML
11EI

A soil mass contains 40% gravel, 50% sand and 10% silt. This soil can be
classified as
(A) silty sandy gravel having coefficient of uniformity less that 60
(B) silty gravelly sand having coefficient of uniformity equal to 10.
(C) gravelly silty sand having coefficient of uniformity greater than 60.
(D) gravelly silty sand and its coefficient of uniformity cannot be determined.

Answer:- ()
Exp:- As the soil contains 40% gravel, 50% sand and 10% silt, the soil will be silty,
gravelly
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A saturated soil mass has a total density 22kN /m3 and water content of 10%.
The bulk density and dry density of this soil are
(A) 12kN / m3 and 20kN/m3 respectively
(B) 22kN / m3 and 20kN/m3 respectively
(C) 19.8kN / m3 and 19.8kN/m3 respectively
(D) 23.2kN / m3 and 19.8kN/m3 respectively

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- Bulk density = 22kN / m3

Dry density, d =

53.

22
=
= 20kN / m3
1 + 1 + 0.1

In a constant head permeameter with cross section area of 10cm2, when the flow
was taking place under a hydraulic gradient of 0.5, the amount of water collected
in 60seconds is 600cc. the permeability of soil is
(A) 0.002 cm/s

(B) 0.02 cm/s

(C) 0.2cm/s

(D) 2.0cm/s

Answer:- (D)
Exp:- In a constant head permeameter

Q = Ki A
600
= 10cc / cm2
60
i = hydraulic gradient = 0.5
where Q = disch arg e =

A = area of cross section = 10cm2


K = Permeability of soil
K=

54.

Q
10
=
= 2cm / sec
iA 0.5 10

Assuming that a river bed level does not change and the depth of water in river
was 10m, 15m and 8m during the months of February, July and December
respectively of a particular year. The average bulk density of the soil is 20kN/m3.
The density of water is 10kN/m3. The effective stress at a depth of 10m below
the river bed during these months would be
(A) 300kN/m2 in February, 350 kN/m2 July and 320kN/m2 in December
(B) 100kN/m2 in February, 100 kN/m2 July and 100kN/m2 in December
(C) 200kN/m2 in February, 250 kN/m2 July and 180kN/m2 in December
(D) 300kN/m2 in February, 350 kN/m2 July and 280kN/m2 in December

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- Effective stress at any depth does not depend upon variation of water level above
the bed of river. So,

= u = rh ruh
= 20 10 10 10 = 100kN / m2 in December.
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55.

For a tri-axial shear test conducted on a sand specimen at a confining pressure of


100kN/m2 under drained conditions, resulted in a deviator stress (s1-s3) at failure
of 100kN/m2. The angle of shearing resistance of the soil would be
(A) 18.43

(B) 19.47

(C) 26.56

(D) 30

Answer:- (B)
Exp:-

As 3 = Confining pressure = 100kN / m2


1 3 = deviator stress = 100kN / m2
1 = 100 + 3 = 100 + 100 = 200kN / m2
1 = 3N + 2c Nd ( given soil sample is sandy, c = 0 )
1 = 3N
200

= 2 tan2 45 + = 2
100
2

tan 45 + = 2 45 + = 54.73
2
2

= (54.73 45 ) 2 = 19.47
200 = 100N N =

56.

During the subsurface investigations for design of foundations, a standard


penetration test was conducted at 4.5m below the ground surface. The record of
number of blows is given below.

Penetration depth (cm)

No. of blows

0 - 7.5

7.5 15

15 - 22.5

22.5 30

30 - 37.5

37.5 45

Assuming the water table at ground level, soil as fine sand and correction factor
for overburden as 1.0, the corrected N value for the soil would be
(A) 18

(B) 19

(C) 21

(D) 33

Answer:- (C)
Exp:- Assuming the water table at ground level, soil as fine sand and correction factor
for overburden as 1.0, the corrected N value for the soil would be 21.
57.

For two infinite slopes (one in dry condition and other in submerged condition) in
a sand deposit having the angle of shearing resistance 30, factor of safety was
determined as 1.5 (for both slopes). The slope angles would have been
(A) 21.05 for dry slope and 21.05 for submerged slope
(B) 19.47 for dry slope and 18.40 for submerged slope
(C) 18.4 for dry slope and 21.05 for submerged slope
(D) 22.6 for dry slope and 19.47 for submerged slope

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Answer:- (A)
Exp:- Infinite slope, for dry soil F.S. =

tan
tani

tan
tan 30
i = tan1
= tan1

= 21.05
F.S
1.5
tan
For submersed condition,F.S =
tani
i = 21.05
58.

A strip footing (8m wide) is designed for a total settlement of 40mm. The safe
bearing capacity (shear) was 150kN/m2 and safe allowable soil pressure was
100kN/m2. Due to importance of the structure, now the footing is to be
redesigned for total settlement of 25mm. the new width of the footing will be
(A) 5m

(B) 8m

(C) 12m

(D) 12.8m

Answer:- (D)
Exp:- The new width of the footing will be 12.8m
59.

A 3m high retaining wall is supporting a saturated sand (saturated due to


capillary action) of bulk density 18 kN/m2 and angle of shearing resistance 30.
The change in magnitude of active earth pressure at the base due to rise in
ground water table from the base of the footing to the ground surface shall
( w = 10kN/m3 )
(A) increase by 20 kN/m2

(B) decrease by 20 kN/m2

(C) increase by 30 kN/m2

(D) decrease by 30 kN/m2

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- The change in magnitude of active earth pressure at the base due to rise in
ground water table from the base of the footing to the ground surface shall
decrease by 20kN/m2
60.

Critical depth at a section of a rectangular channel is 1.5m. The specific energy at


that section is
(A) 0.75m

(B) 1.0m

(C) 1.5m

(D) 2.25m

Answer:- (D)
Exp:- Specific energy at critical depth for a rectangular channel (critical depth of 1.5m)

is

61.

3
3
yi = 1.5 = 2.25m
2
2

A partially open sluice gate discharges water into a rectangular channel. The tail
1
water depth in the channel is 3mm and Froude number is
. If a free
2 2
hydraulic jump is to be formed at a downstream of the sluice gate after the vena
contracta of the jet coming out of sluice gate, the sluice gate opening should be
(coefficient of contraction Cc=0.9)
(A) 0.3m

(B) 0.4m

(C) 0.69m

(D) 0.9m

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Exp:- The sluice gate opening should be (co-efficient or contraction Cc=0.9) 0.69m
62.

A stream function is given by

Y = 2x2 y + ( x + 1) y2
The flow rate across a line joining points A(3,0) and B(0,2) is
(A) 0.4units

(B) 1.1 units

(C) 4 units

(D) 5 units

Answer:- (C)
Exp:- The flow rate across the line joining A(3, 0) and B(0, 2)

Q = ( y2 y1 ) 1
Where, y2 = value of the stream function for the curve boundary through point B,
and y1=value of stream function for straight horizontal boundary through point A

{
= {( x + 1) y }
(

2 = 2x2 y + ( x + 1) y2
1

63.

3,0 )

}(

0,2 )

= 2 02 2 + ( 0 + 1) 22 = 4

= (3 + 1) 02 = 0, Q = ( 4 0 ) = 4 unit

Cross-section of an object (having same section normal to the paper) submerged


into a fluid consists of a square of sides 2m and triangle as shown in the figure.
The object is hinged at point P that is one meter below the fluid free surface. If
the object is to be kept in the position as shown in the figure, the value of x
should be
2m

1m
2m

(A) 2 3

(B) 4 3

(C) 4m

(D) 8m

Answer:- (A)
Exp:- Net down force in I = v ( d r ) g = weight buoyancy

where, v = velocity of I
d = density of object
r = density of fluid
Moment of I = Moment of II about P
Taking unit length of object, let v1 be the velocity of II

v (d r ) g

2
x
= v1 ( d r ) g x2 = 12 x = 2 3
2
3

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The circulation G around a circle of radius 2units for the velocity field u=2x+3y
and v=-2y is
(A) -6units

(B) -12units

(C) -18units

(D) 24units

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- The circulation G around a circle of radius 2 units for the velocity field

u = 2x + 3y and v = 2y is 12 units
65.

A tank and a deflector are placed on a frictionless trolley. The tank issues water
jet (mass density of water = 1000kg/m3), which strikes the deflector and turns
by 45. If the velocity of jet leaving the deflector is 4m/s and discharge is
0.1m3/s, the force recorded by the spring will be
Jet of
Water

Tank

45
Deflector

Spring

Trolley

(B) 100 2 N

(A) 100N

(C) 200N

(D) 200 2 N

Answer:- (C)
Exp:- The force exerted on fluid in x direction

= rQ ( V2x V1x ) = rQ ( v cos 45 0 ) = rgQv cos 45


= 1000 0.1 4

400

= 200 2N
2
2
Force recorded by the spring = Force exerted on fluid
=

in ' x ' direction = 200 2N


66.

Two observation wells penetrated into a confined aquifer and located 1.5km apart
in the direction of flow, indicate head of 45m and 20m. if the coefficient of
permeability of the aquifer is 30m/day and porosity is 0.25, the time of travel of
an inert tracer from one well to another is
(A) 416.7days

(B) 500days

(C) 750 days

(D) 3000 days

Answer:- (C)
Exp:-

Velocity of travel =

Velocity discharged
Porosity

30 ( 45 20 )
ki
=
= 2m / day
n 1.5 1000 0.25

The time of travel of an inert tracer from one wall to another is


=

1.5 1000
= 750 days
2

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67.

A triangular irrigation lined canal carries a discharge of 25m3/s at bed slope =


1/6000. If the side slopes of the canal are 1:1 and Mannings coefficient is 0.018,
the central depth of flow is equal to
(A) 1.98m

(B) 2.98m

(C) 3.62m

(D) 5.62m

Answer:- ()
1
1 2
Exp:- V = R 3 S 2
n
1
1 2
Q = R 3 A 2 A
n

2y

25 =

1
A

0.018 P

6000

25 0.018 6000 =

(Here

68.

2 5

(2 2 )

25 0.018 6000 2 2

y = 4.91

10 2
3 3

=y

Here = 45
3

=y

A = 1 2y y = y2 ,P = 2 y2 + y2 = 2 2y
2

Uplift pressures at points E and D (figure A) of a straight horizontal floor of


negligible thickness with a sheet pile at downstream end are 28% and 20%,
respectively. If the sheet pile is upstream end of the floor (Figure B), the uplift
pressures at points D1 and C1 are

E C
d

E1 C1

D1

(A) 68% and 60% respectively

(B) 80% and 72% respectively

(C) 88% and 70% respectively

(D) 100% and zero respectively

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- The uplift pressures at points D1 and C1 are
D1 = 100 B = 100 20 = 80%

C1 = 100 C = 100 28 = 72%


69.

A launching apron is to
intensity of 6.5 m3/s/m.
taken two times of Lacey
If the tailwater depth is
position is

be designed at downstream of a weir for discharge


For the design of launching aprons the scour depth is
scour depth. The silt factor of the bed material is unity.
4.4m, the length of launching apron in the launched

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5m

(B) 4.7m

(C) 5m

(D) 5 5 m

Answer:- (C)
Exp:- The length of launching apron in the launched position is 5m
70.

The culturable commanded area for a distributary is 2 x 108m2. The intensity of


irrigation for a crop is 40%. If kor water depth and kor period for the crop are
14cm and 4 weeks, respectively, the peak demand discharge is
(A) 2.63m3/s
(B) 4.63m3/s
(C) 8.58m3/s
(D) 11.58m3/s

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- The Kor water depth = 14cm, Kor period for Crop = 4weeks
864 Kor period for Crop
Kor demand =
Kor water depth for crop

864 28 ( days )

= 1728 ha / cumec
14
Intensity of irrigation for a crop = 40%
=

Crop area = 0.4 2 108 m2 = 0.8 104 ha


The peak demand disch arg e =

71.

0.8 104
= 4.63m3 / sec
1728

If tomato juice is having a pH of 4.1, the hydrogen ion concentration will be


(A) 10.94x10-5 mol/L
(B) 9.94 x10-5 mol/L
(C) 8.94 x10-5 mol/L
(D) 7.94 x10-5 mol/L

Answer:- (D)
Exp:- The pH of tomato juice = 4.1
We know pH = log10 H+

4.1 = log10 H+

4.1 = log10 H+

H+ = 104.1 = 7.94 105 mol / L


72.

Group 1 contains some properties of water / wastewater and group 2 contains list
of some tests on water / waste water. Match the property with corresponding
test.
Group 1
P
Suspended solids concentration
Q
Metabolism of biodegradable organics
R
Bacterial concentration
S
Coagulant dose
Group 2
1
BOD
2
MPN
3
Jar test
4
Turbidity

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(A) P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3

(B) P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3

(C) P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3

(D) P-4, Q-2, R-1, S-3

Answer:- (B)
73.

Match the following

Group 1
P

Thickening of sludge

Stabilization of sludge

Conditioning of sludge

Reduction of sludge

Group 2
1

Decrease in volume of sludge by chemical oxidation

Separation of water by heat or chemical treatment

Digestion of sludge

Separation of water of flotation or gravity

(A) P-4, Q-3, R-1, S-2

(B) P-3, Q-2, R-4, S-1

(C) P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1

(D) P-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4

Answer:- (A)
74.

Match the following

Group 1
P

Release valve

Check valve

Gate valve

Pilot valve

Group 2
1

Reduce high inlet pressure to lower outlet pressure

Limit the flow of water to single direction

Remove air from the pipeline

Stopping the flow of water in the pipeline

(A) P-3, Q-2, R-4, S-1

(B) P-4, Q-2, R-1, S-3

(C) P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1

(D) P-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3

Answer:- (A)
75.

In a certain situation, wastewater discharged into a river, mixes with the river
water instantaneously and completely. Following is the data available
Waste water:

DO = 2.00mg/L
Discharge rate = 1.10m3/s

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River water:

DO = 8.3 mg/L
Flow rate = 8.70 m3/s
Temperature = 20C

Initial amount of DO in the mixture of waste and river shall be


(A) 5.3mg/L

(B) 6.5mg/L

(C) 7.6mg/L

(D) 8.4mg/L

Answer:- (C)
Exp:- Waste water DO = 2.00mg / L

River water DO = 8.3mg / L


2 1.1 + 8.3 8.7
DO in mixture =
= 7.59m3 / sec
(1.1 + 8.7 )
i.e. 7.6mg / L

76.

A circular primary clarifier processes an average flow of 5005 m3/d of municipal


wastewater. The overflow rate is 35m3/m2d. The diameter of the clarifier shall be
(A) 10.5m

(B) 11.5m

(C) 12.5m

(D) 13.5m

Answer:- (D)
Exp:- Over flow rate = 35m3 / m2d

the average flow = 5005m3 / d


Flow area =

2
d = 143
4

d=

77.

average flow rate 5005


=
= 143m2
over flow rate
35
The diameter of clarifier shall be

143 4
= 13.5m

A transport company operates a scheduled daily truck service between P and city
Q. One-way journey time between these two cities is 85 hours. A minimum
layover time of 5 hours is to be provided at each city. How many trucks are
required to provide this service?
(A) 4

(B) 6

(C) 7

(D) 8

Answer:- (D)
Exp:- Total, trucks required to provide the service is 8
78.

A single lane unidirectional highway has a design speed of 65kmph. The


perception-brake-reaction time of drivers is 2.5 seconds and the average length
of vehicles is 5m. The coefficient of longitudinal friction of the pavement is 0.4.
the capacity of this road in terms of vehicles per hour per lane is
(A) 1440

(B) 750

(C) 710

(D) 680

Answer:- (C)
Exp:- Let
V = velocity of vehicle in Km/h
L = Length of vehicle (m)
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C = 1000

V
S

S = 0.278vt +
= 0.278 65 2.5 +

V2
+L
254F

652
+5
254 0.4

= 45.175 + 41.58 + 5 = 91.75m


C = 100

V 1000 65
=
= 708.32
S
91.75

i.e. 710 ( Approx ) vehicles / hr


79.

The following observations were made of an axle-load survey on a road


Axle Load (kN)
Repetitions per day
35-45
800
75-85
400
The standard axle load is 80kN. Equivalent daily number of repetitions for the
standard axle load are
(A) 450
(B) 480
(C) 800
(D) 1200

Answer:- (A)
Exp:- Daily number of repetitions for the standard axle load are 450
80.

A road is having a horizontal curve of 400m radius on which a super-elevation of


0.07 is provided. The coefficient of lateral friction mobilized on the curve when a
vehicle is travelling at 100kmph is
(A) 0.07
(B) 0.13
(C) 0.15
(D) 0.4

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- Here R = 400m, e = 0.7 and V = 100km / hr
From formula we get e + f =

V2
V2
1002
F=
e =
0.07 = 0.126 = 0.13
127R
127R
127 400

Statement for Linked Answer Questions: 81a & 81b

81a.

Given a>0, we wish to calculate its reciprocal value 1/a by using Newton Raphson
method for f(x) =0
The Newton Raphson algorithm for the function will be

1
a
(A) xK+1 = xK +
2
xK

a
a

(B) xK +1 = xK + xK2 (C) XK+1 = 2XK axK2 (D) XK+1 = XK XK2


2
2

Answer:- (C)
Exp:- The Newton Raphson algorithm for the function will be

Xk +1 = 2Xk ax2k

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For a=7 and starting with x0=0.2, the first two iterations will be
(A) 0.11, 0.1299
(B) 0.12, 0.1392
(C) 0.12, 0.1416 (D) 0.13, 0.1428

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- The first two iterations will be 0.12, 0.1392

Statement for Linked Answer Questions: 82a & 82b


A truss is shown in the figure. Members are to equal cross section A and same
modulus of elasticity E. A vertical force P is applied at point C.

P
C

L
B
2L

82a.

Force in the member AB of the truss is


(A) P / 2

(B) P / 3

(C) P/2

(D) P

Answer:- (C)
Exp:- Let us take a section at AB

PCB cos = PAB


PCB sin =

P
P
Symmetry vertical reaction of B =

2
2

PAB = PCB cos = PCB sin =

82b.

P
( = 45)
2

Deflection of the point C is


P

B
A

(A)

(2

2 +1 L
2
EA

(B)

L
EA

(C)

(2

2 +1

L
) EA

(D)

2 +1

L
) EA

Answer:- (A)
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As = 45
P1 cos 45 =

P1 =

P
2

P
2

Member P
A c
BC

2
P

2
1

A
2L A

2L A
2
2
P
1

2L
A
2
2

A B

Deflection = v =

PKL
A
PL
2
PL
2
PL
2

2 2 + 1 PL
PkL
=
.
AE
2
AE

Statement for Linked Answer Questions: 83a & 83b

Stress

Assume straight line instead of parabola for stress-strain curve of concrete as


follows and partial factor of safety as 1.0.

0.67 fck

0.002

0.0035

Strain

A rectangular under-reinforced concrete section of 300mm width and 500mm


effective depth is reinforced with 3 bars of grade Fe 415, each of 16mm
diameter. Concrete mix is M20.
83a.

The depth of the neutral axis from the compression fibre is


(A) 76mm

(B) 81mm

(C) 87mm

(D) 100mm

Answer:- ()

3 162
A st
4
Exp:- P =
=
= 0.004021
bd
300 500

83b.

Pfy
xu
415
= 2.417
= 2.417 0.004021
= 0.20 xu = 100.8mm
d
fck
20

The depth of the neutral axis obtained as per IS:456-2000 differs from the depth
of neutral axis obtained in Q. 83a by
(A) 15mm

(B) 20mm

(C) 25mm

(D) 32mm

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Answer:- (B)
Exp:- The depth of neutral axis as per IS:456-2000 is 25mm

Statement for Linked Answer Questions: 84a & 84b


A four hour unit hydrograph of a catchment is triangular in shape with base of
80hours. The area of the catchment is 720km2. The base flow and f-index are
30m3/s and 1mm/h, respectively. A storm of 4cm occurs uniformly in 4 hours
over the catchment.
84a.

The peak discharge of four hour unit hydrograph is


(A) 40m3/s

(B) 50 m3/s

(C) 60 m3/s

(D) 70 m3/s

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- Peak discharge = xm3/sec
Volume represented by area of UH = Volume of 1 cm depth over the catchment

1
720 106 2
1 80 x 60 60 = 720 106
x=
= 50m3 / sec
2
100
80 60 60 100
84b.

The peak flood discharge due to the storm is


(A) 210m3/s

(B) 230 m3/s

(C) 260 m3/s

(D) 720 m3/s

Answer:- (A)
Exp:- Depth of rainfall = 4cm

Loss 1mm / hr for 4hr = 4mm = 0.4cm


Rainf all excess = 4 0.4 = 3.6cm
Peak for 3hr.unit hydrograph =

Peak of DRH
Rain fall excess

Peak of DRH = 3.6 50 = 180cm


Peak discharge due to storm = 180 + 30 = 210m3 / sec
Statement for Linked Answer Questions: 85a & 85b
A city is going to install the rapid sand filter after the sedimentation tanks. Use
the following data.

85a.

Design loading rate to the filter

200m3/m2d

Design flow rate

0.5m3/s

Surface area per filter box

50m2

The surface area required for the rapid sand filter will be
(A) 210m2

(B) 215 m2

(C) 216 m2

(D) 218 m2

Answer:- (C)
Exp:- Design loading rate to filter = 200m3 / m2day
Design flow rate = 0.5m3 / sec = 0.5m3 3600 24m2 / day
Surface area per filter box = 50m2
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Surface area required for rapids sand filter

85b.

Design flow rate


0.5 3600 24
=
= 216m2
design loading rate to filter
200

The number of filters required shall be


(A) 3

(B) 4

(C) 6

(D) 8

Answer:- (B)
Exp:- The total number of filters required

216
= 4.32
50

Option (C) is the nearest answer

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