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WorksheetsSUNDAY WEEKLY EXAM (15/06/2025)
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the degree of static indeterminacy (Ds) of a plane frame?
a)
Ds = 3m - 3j + R
b)
Ds = m - 2j + R
c)
Ds = 3m - j + R
d)
Ds = m - j + R
2.
In Kennedy's theory of canal design, the critical velocity is a function of:
a)
Hydraulic radius
b)
width of channel
c)
Mean velocity and depth
d)
Channel slope only
3.
Creep in rails is primarily caused by:
a)
Temperature variations
b)
Loose fastenings
c)
Action of braking and acceleration
d)
Misalignment of joints
4.
Which IS code is followed for the design of unlined canals?
a)
IS 3370
b)
IS 456
c)
IS 7112
d)
IS 800
5.
The unit hydrograph of a basin is based on which of the following assumptions?
a)
Non-linearity of runoff
b)
Time invariance of runoff
c)
Rainfall and runoff are linearly related
d)
Runoff depends on prior rainfall
6.
Assertion (A): Railway sleepers are placed perpendicular to the rails. Reason (R): Sleepers help in maintaining gauge and transferring loads.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true, R is false
d)
A is false, R is true
7.
Statement 1: A higher section modulus increases the bending resistance of a beam. Statement 2: Section modulus depends on the geometry of cross-section.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
c)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
8.
Which method is used for plotting contour lines from spot levels taken over a grid?
a)
Cross-section method
b)
Direct method
c)
Graphical method
d)
Grid method
9.
If a beam of rectangular section is subjected to shear force, the shear stress distribution is:
a)
Triangular
b)
Parabolic
c)
Uniform
d)
Rectangular
10.
Which of the following instruments is used in hydrographic surveying?
a)
Echo sounder
b)
Planimeter
c)
Alidade
d)
Barometer
11.
The Indian railway sleeper density formula is expressed as:
a)
N+5
b)
N+7
c)
N+1
d)
N+2
12.
The phenomenon of longitudinal movement of rails is known as:
a)
Rail slip
b)
Thermal creep
c)
Track instability
d)
Creep
13.
What is the ratio of top width to depth for most economical rectangular channel?
a)
1.5
b)
2
c)
2.5
d)
1
14.
Which of the following is a function of ballast in railway track?
a)
Increase impact resistance
b)
Bind rail with sleeper
c)
Distribute load to subgrade
d)
Prevent corrosion
15.
Assertion (A): Arch bridges are suitable for deep gorges. Reason (R): Arch bridges exert horizontal thrust on abutments.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true, R is false
d)
A is false, R is true
16.
Statement 1: Longer transition curves improve ride comfort. Statement 2: They reduce rate of change of acceleration.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
c)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
17.
The permissible settlement for isolated foundation in clayey soil is approximately:
a)
25 mm
b)
50 mm
c)
65 mm
d)
100 mm
18.
Which instrument is used to measure relative humidity in air?
a)
Anemometer
b)
Barometer
c)
Hygrometer
d)
Wind vane
19.
The property of a fluid which offers resistance to shear is:
a)
Surface tension
b)
Viscosity
c)
Compressibility
d)
Capillarity
20.
Which of the following canal outlets maintains constant discharge irrespective of water levels?
a)
Non-modular outlet
b)
Semi-modular outlet
c)
Rigid Modular outlet
d)
Pipe outlet
21.
In structural analysis, Muller-Breslau principle is used for:
a)
Drawing influence lines
b)
Finding bending moment at a section
c)
Locating zero force member
d)
Verifying equilibrium
22.
Statement 1: Coarse aggregates influence compressive strength. Statement 2: Aggregate size affects cement requirement.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
c)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
23.
In limit state design, partial safety factor for concrete is:
a)
1
b)
1.5
c)
1.25
d)
1.2
24.
Which method is used for computing deflection using moment area theorems?
a)
Theorem 1 and 2
b)
Clapeyrons theorem
c)
Unit load method
d)
Virtual work method
25.
Which soil property is determined by the liquid limit and plastic limit?
a)
Plasticity index
b)
Liquidity index
c)
Shrinkage index
d)
Flow index
26.
In structural analysis, a statically determinate beam has:
a)
Number of supports = number of reactions
b)
More supports than equations of equilibrium
c)
Equilibrium equations suffice for analysis
d)
Additional compatibility equations required
27.
Assertion (A): Plane table surveying is suitable for small areas. Reason (R): It requires direct plotting in the field.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true, R is false
d)
A is false, R is true
28.
What is the angle between two gauge faces of standard rail in Indian Railways?
a)
1 in 20
b)
1 in 10
c)
1 in 40
d)
1 in 12
29.
Which test is conducted to determine toughness of aggregates?
a)
Impact test
b)
Abrasion test
c)
Crushing test
d)
Ductility test
30.
The head loss due to sudden expansion in a pipe is proportional to:
a)
Velocity head
b)
Difference of velocity heads
c)
Square of velocity difference
d)
Logarithm of velocity
31.
The maximum permissible deflection in RCC beams as per IS 456 is:
a)
Span/250
b)
Span/360
c)
Span/300
d)
Span/500
32.
The method used to determine volume of earthwork using spot levels is:
a)
Average method
b)
Trapezoidal method
c)
Block contour method
d)
Simpsonsmethod
33.
In cement concrete, segregation refers to:
a)
Bleeding of water to surface
b)
Separation of coarse aggregates from mix
c)
Plastic shrinkage
d)
Honeycombing
34.
Which surveying method is most suitable for large-scale topographic maps?
a)
Triangulation
b)
Tacheometry
c)
Plane table survey
d)
Photogrammetry
35.
Which among the following is not a type of canal lining?
a)
Cement concrete lining
b)
Brick lining
c)
Bituminous lining
d)
Zinc lining
36.
What is the full form of BOD in environmental engineering?
a)
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
b)
Biological Oxygen Dissipation
c)
Biological Oxidant Demand
d)
Biochemical Oxidant Dioxide
37.
Statement 1: Bearing capacity of soil increases with depth. Statement 2: Overburden pressure improves soil confinement.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
c)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
38.
What is the purpose of silt excluders in a weir?
a)
To remove silt from crest
b)
To flush silt into river
c)
To prevent entry of silt into canal
d)
To store sediment
39.
Which component of theodolite is used to measure vertical angles?
a)
Vertical circle
b)
Telescope
c)
Vernier scale
d)
Tripod
40.
What is the term used for reduction in volume of concrete due to loss of moisture?
a)
Shrinkage
b)
Creep
c)
Creep rupture
d)
Segregation
41.
The safe bearing capacity is defined as:
a)
Maximum pressure soil can take without shear failure
b)
Average soil strength at shallow depth
c)
Allowable pressure with factor of safety
d)
Pressure at failure divided by FOS
42.
Standard datum used for RL determination in India is:
a)
MSL (Mean Sea Level)
b)
RL of GTS benchmark
c)
RL of nearby river
d)
HFL (High Flood Level)
43.
The hydraulic gradient in a siphon pipe is:
a)
Zero
b)
Positive
c)
Negative
d)
Equal to piezometric head
44.
In photogrammetry, stereoscopic view helps in:
a)
Generating 3D view
b)
Scaling maps
c)
Eliminating parallax
d)
Determining height difference
45.
The function of cutoff in weirs is to:
a)
Reduce uplift pressure
b)
Control erosion
c)
Divert flow
d)
Collect silt
46.
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of ballast in railway track?
a)
Provides lateral stability
b)
Reduces vibration
c)
Supports sleepers
d)
Provides drainage
47.
Which surveying instrument is used to set out right angles in the field?
a)
Optical square
b)
Dumpy level
c)
Theodolite
d)
Planimeter
48.
The Reynolds number determines:
a)
Type of flow
b)
Specific gravity
c)
Nature of fluid
d)
Cohesion of soil
49.
Which method is used for determination of discharge in rivers with unsteady flow?
a)
Slope area method
b)
Velocity area method
c)
Pitot tube method
d)
Parshall flume
50.
As per IS 456, minimum grade of concrete for RCC in aggressive exposure is:
a)
M15
b)
M20
c)
M25
d)
M30
51.
Assertion (A): Concrete is weak in tension. Reason (R): Cement paste cannot resist tensile stresses well.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true, R is false
d)
A is false, R is true
52.
What is the purpose of rocker bearing in bridges?
a)
To allow rotation and accommodate expansion
b)
To restrain horizontal movement
c)
To support live load only
d)
To increase stiffness of deck
53.
The modulus of toughness is represented by:
a)
Total area under stress-strain curve
b)
Area under elastic limit
c)
Slope of stress-strain curve
d)
Ratio of yield stress to strain
54.
Statement 1: Hydrological cycle includes evaporation, condensation and precipitation. Statement 2: Transpiration is excluded.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
c)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
55.
Which of the following influences stiffness of a structural member?
a)
Moment of inertia and modulus of elasticity
b)
Cross-sectional area only
c)
Modulus of rupture
d)
Type of loading
56.
What is the minimum horizontal clearance between two parallel railway tracks (BG) as per Indian standards?
a)
4.265 m
b)
3.51 m
c)
5.3 m
d)
3.2 m
57.
In a Pratt truss, the diagonal members are usually in:
a)
Tension
b)
Compression
c)
Neutral axis
d)
Bending
58.
Which type of curve is used to provide gradual change of curvature in horizontal alignment?
a)
Transition curve
b)
Reverse curve
c)
Simple circular curve
d)
Easement curve
59.
Which of the following is not a displacement method in structural analysis?
a)
Moment distribution method
b)
Slope deflection method
c)
Column analogy method
d)
Three-moment equation method
60.
What is the main cause of efflorescence in brick masonry?
a)
Presence of salts in bricks
b)
Use of impure water
c)
Excess water in mix
d)
Poor bonding between bricks
61.
Assertion (A): Cavitation in hydraulic machines causes pitting damage. Reason (R): Vapor bubbles collapse at high velocity zones.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true, R is false
d)
A is false, R is true
62.
Statement 1: Plane table survey provides real-time plotting. Statement 2: It is less accurate than theodolite survey.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
c)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
63.
In critical depth computation, the energy is minimum for a given:
a)
Discharge
b)
Specific energy
c)
Velocity
d)
Hydraulic radius
64.
Which of the following parameters primarily governs the safe bearing capacity of soil?
a)
Moisture content
b)
Specific gravity
c)
Shear strength
d)
Grain size
65.
Numerical: A soil has LL = 50% and PL = 20%. What is its plasticity index?
a)
0.3
b)
0.7
c)
0.2
d)
0.1
66.
Which of the following devices is used to measure flow velocity in open channels?
a)
Venturimeter
b)
Orifice meter
c)
Pitot tube
d)
Current meter
67.
Which method is used to determine the consistency limits of fine-grained soil?
a)
Compaction test
b)
Pycnometer method
c)
Atterberg limits test
d)
Permeability test
68.
Which IS code provides criteria for earthquake-resistant design of structures?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 1893
c)
IS 875
d)
IS 800
69.
Which one of the following statements about specific gravity of soil is correct?
a)
It increases with moisture content
b)
It varies with temperature
c)
It is a dimensionless quantity greater than 10
d)
It is always less than 1
70.
Which one of the following processes is used in water treatment to remove suspended solids?
a)
Sedimentation
b)
Chlorination
c)
Aeration
d)
Filtration
71.
Assertion (A): BOD is an important parameter in assessing wastewater quality.
Reason (R): BOD indicates the amount of nitrogenous matter present.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true but R is false
d)
A is false but R is true
72.
Statement 1: Streeter-Phelps equation is used to model the oxygen sag curve.
Statement 2: The oxygen sag curve represents the oxygen recovery in natural streams.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
c)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
73.
Which treatment unit is used to remove grit from sewage?
a)
Grit chamber
b)
Sedimentation tank
c)
Skimming tank
d)
Aeration tank
74.
Assertion (A): Points and crossings facilitate directional change of trains.
Reason (R): They are only installed on mainline tracks.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true but R is false
d)
A is false but R is true
75.
Statement 1: Transition curves are provided to gradually introduce curvature.
Statement 2: Transition curves help in reducing lateral acceleration.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
c)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
76.
In steel design, effective length of a compression member with both ends hinged is:
a)
0.5L
b)
L
c)
1.5L
d)
2L
77.
Which of the following is the most suitable soil for embankment construction?
a)
Clayey silt
b)
Well-graded gravel
c)
Uniform fine sand
d)
Organic silt
78.
Assertion (A): Roman roads were constructed with a total depth of up to 1200 mm.
Reason (R): They were mainly built for military purposes with good drainage systems.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true, but R is false
d)
A is false, but R is true
79.
Which of the following road plans proposed a target road density of 82 km per 100 sq.km?
a)
Nagpur Road Plan
b)
Bombay Road Plan
c)
Lucknow Road Plan
d)
Jayakar Committee Plan
80.
Numerical: A 300 mm diameter pipe carries water at a velocity of 3 m/s. Calculate the discharge in liters per second (LPS).
a)
212.1 LPS
b)
211.3 LPS
c)
212.06 LPS
d)
213.0 LPS
81.
Statement 1: Macadam construction does not require foundation stones.
Statement 2: Subgrade drainage is provided in all layers of Macadam roads.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Only Statement 1 is true
c)
Only Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
82.
In camber design, what is the primary reason for providing cross slope on a road surface?
a)
To reduce friction
b)
To increase visibility
c)
To drain off rainwater
d)
To improve aesthetics
83.
What is the slope of wearing course in Macadam construction method?
a)
1 in 36
b)
1 in 45
c)
1 in 20
d)
1 in 25
84.
Assertion (A): Tresaguet method of road construction is also known as French Roads.
Reason (R): It provided the most durable road layers with a thickness of 410 mm.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true, but R is false
d)
A is false, but R is true
85.
What is the total depth of Telford construction?
a)
300 mm
b)
410 mm
c)
250 mm
d)
580 mm
86.
Which road type allows the driver to enter shoulder at low speed due to low height kerbs?
a)
Class I or Mountable type
b)
Class II or Semi-barrier
c)
Class III or High-barrier
d)
Submerged kerbs
87.
Which road plan introduced expressways with a target road density of 32 km per 100 sq.km?
a)
Jayakar Plan
b)
Nagpur Road Plan
c)
Lucknow Road Plan
d)
Bombay Road Plan
88.
Assertion (A): Rounded aggregates are preferred in concrete for better interlocking.
Reason (R): Rounded aggregates have minimum voids and surface area.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true but R is false
d)
A is false but R is true
89.
Which type of aggregate provides maximum strength in concrete?
a)
Elongated
b)
Flaky
c)
Rounded
d)
Cubical
90.
The flakiness index of aggregates is determined by particles whose least dimension is less than ____ times their mean dimension.
a)
0.3
b)
0.5
c)
0.6
d)
0.9
91.
Which IS code specifies guidelines for mix design of concrete?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 800
c)
IS 383
d)
IS 10262
92.
Statement 1: Expressways are designed for high-speed traffic.
Statement 2: Expressways allow direct property access from abutting land.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
c)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
93.
Which survey is used for finalizing the highway alignment on the ground?
a)
Reconnaissance survey
b)
Preliminary survey
c)
Detailed survey
d)
Topographic survey
94.
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding width specification? (i) Footpath - 1.5 m minimum (ii) Parking lane - 2.5 m minimum (iii) Cycle track - 2.0 m minimum
a)
Only (i) and (ii)
b)
Only (ii) and (iii)
c)
Only (i) and (iii)
d)
All (i), (ii), and (iii)
95.
Which of the following cross-sectional elements is most crucial for lateral stability of rural roads?
a)
Kerb
b)
Median
c)
Submerged kerb
d)
Carriageway
96.
Which process is used to enhance soil drainage by inserting prefabricated strips?
a)
Soil stabilization
b)
Geotextile wrapping
c)
Wick drain installation
d)
Compaction
97.
In railway signaling, 'interlocking' refers to:
a)
Connecting two signals
b)
Safe movement of trains through junctions
c)
Avoiding derailment in stations
d)
Providing switches at crossings
98.
Which of the following is NOT a function of geotextiles in civil engineering?
a)
Separation
b)
Filtration
c)
Lubrication
d)
Reinforcement
99.
Which test is used to determine liquid limit of soil?
a)
Standard Proctor test
b)
Casagrande apparatus test
c)
Plate load test
d)
Permeability test
100.
Which one is NOT a rigid pavement failure?
a)
Corner break
b)
Transverse crack
c)
Rutting
d)
Map cracking
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