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WorksheetsSATURDAY WEEKLY EXAM (21/06/2025)
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT a component of a septic tank?
a)
Baffle wall
b)
Vent pipe
c)
Soak pit
d)
Pillar footing
2.
Which type of footing is used when the column is placed near a property line?
a)
Isolated footing
b)
Combined footing
c)
Strap footing
d)
Raft footing
3.
Which curve is used to connect two straight roads meeting at a sharp angle?
a)
Simple curve
b)
Reverse curve
c)
Compound curve
d)
Transition curve
4.
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
5.
In a three-hinged parabolic arch with uniform load, the horizontal thrust is:
a)
wL/4
b)
wL/8
c)
wL²/8h
d)
2wL²/h
6.
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
7.
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
8.
A simply supported beam of span 6 m carries a point load of 10 kN at midspan. What is the maximum bending moment?
a)
10 kNm
b)
15 kNm
c)
30 kNm
d)
15 kNm
9.
Creep in rails is primarily caused by:
a)
Temperature variations
b)
Loose fastenings
c)
Action of braking and acceleration
d)
Misalignment of joints
10.
The section modulus of a rectangular section (b— d) is given by:
a)
bd²/12
b)
bd²/6
c)
b²d/6
d)
b²d/12
11.
For a column pinned at both ends, the effective length is:
a)
L
b)
2L
c)
0.5L
d)
2L
12.
Statement 1: Bending stress varies linearly across the section. Statement 2: Maximum stress occurs at the centroidal axis.
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
13.
Which of the following types of sleepers has the best lateral stability?
a)
Steel Sleepers
b)
Wooden Sleepers
c)
Concrete Sleepers
d)
Cast Iron Sleepers
14.
Which surveying method is most suitable for determining the area of an irregular plot?
a)
Compass Surveying
b)
Chain Surveying
c)
Planimeter Method
d)
Plane Table Surveying
15.
The critical depth in open channel flow is the depth at which:
a)
Specific energy is minimum
b)
Friction loss is zero
c)
Flow velocity is minimum
d)
Hydraulic gradient is steepest
16.
In a triangulation system, well-conditioned triangle has angles close to:
a)
20°
b)
90°
c)
30°
d)
60°
17.
Which IS code is followed for the design of lined canals?
a)
IS 3370
b)
IS 456
c)
IS 7112
d)
IS 800
18.
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
19.
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
20.
If a rectangular footing 2 m x1.5 m transmits a total load of 600 kN, what is the average pressure on soil?
a)
150 kN/m²
b)
200 kN/m²
c)
100 kN/m²
d)
300 kN/m²
21.
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
22.
Creep in rails leads to which of the following operational issues?
a)
Track buckling
b)
Ballast crushing
c)
Train derailment
d)
Noise pollution
23.
In a truss, zero-force members can be identified by:
a)
Members having no load applied
b)
Members forming triangle
c)
Two non-collinear members meeting at a joint with no load
d)
Joints with one horizontal and one vertical member
24.
Water-cement ratio is inversely proportional to:
a)
Workability of concrete
b)
Strength of concrete
c)
Modulus of elasticity
d)
Cement content
25.
A tank of area 50 m² receives rainfall of 10 cm. What is the water volume collected?
a)
5 m³
b)
10
c)
15
d)
20
26.
Which of the following best describes a cantilever retaining wall?
a)
Wall supported on both ends
b)
Wall fixed at base and free at top
c)
Wall fixed at top and base
d)
Wall supported at mid-span
27.
In the method of sections used in truss analysis, a section should cut through how many members (preferably)?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
28.
In structural analysis, Clapeyron's theorem of three moments is applicable to:
a)
All beams
b)
Continuous beams only
c)
Simply supported beams
d)
Only determinate structures
29.
Assertion (A): Earth pressure on retaining walls is assumed to act at one-third the height from base. Reason (R): This assumption satisfies the condition of triangular stress distribution.
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
30.
Statement 1: Stress in concrete increases linearly with strain. Statement 2: Concrete is a perfectly elastic material.
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
31.
Statement 1: Stress in concrete increases linearly with strain. Statement 2: Concrete is a perfectly elastic material.
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
32.
What is the ratio of top width to depth for most economical rectangular channel?
a)
1.5
b)
2
c)
2.5
d)
1
33.
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
34.
In prestressed concrete, which type of loss occurs due to shortening of concrete under prestress?
a)
Creep of concrete
b)
Anchorage slip
c)
Relaxation of steel
d)
Shrinkage
35.
Which method is used for determining the height of an inaccessible object in surveying?
a)
Trigonometric leveling
b)
Barometric leveling
c)
Reciprocal leveling
d)
Fly leveling
36.
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
37.
The maximum height of low gravity dam is generally restricted to:
a)
30 m
b)
50 m
c)
70 m
d)
100 m
38.
The instrument used to measure horizontal angles precisely is:
a)
Tachometer
b)
Clinometer
c)
Theodolite
d)
Alidade
39.
In limit state design, partial safety factor for concrete is:
a)
1
b)
1.5
c)
1.25
d)
1.2
40.
Which method is used for computing deflection using moment area theorems?
a)
Theorem 1 and 2
b)
Clapeyron's theorem
c)
Unit load method
d)
Virtual work method
41.
The angle of inclination of pressure line at any section equals:
a)
Slope of bending moment diagram
b)
Shear stress ratio
c)
Curvature of neutral axis
d)
Inclination of resultant stress
42.
The most accurate method for theodolite angle measurement is:
a)
Repetition method
b)
Reiteration method
c)
Transit method
d)
Total station method
43.
In a truss, method of joints involves solving for:
a)
Moments only
b)
Forces at a joint
c)
Forces and moments
d)
Support reactions only
44.
Statement 1: Back sight is taken on a point of known elevation. Statement 2: Fore sight is taken on a new station.
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
45.
The unit of permeability coefficient in SI system is:
a)
m/s
b)
m²/s
c)
m³/s
d)
m/day
46.
The minimum diameter of dowel bar used in rigid pavement construction is:
a)
12 mm
b)
16 mm
c)
20 mm
d)
25 mm
47.
Match the following terms in Transportation: A. Bearing, B. Benchmark, C. Datum, D. Contour
a)
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
b)
A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
c)
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
d)
A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
48.
A water tank has dimensions 4m x 3m x 2.5m. What is its capacity in litres?
a)
30000 L
b)
25000 L
c)
40000 L
d)
20000 L
49.
In cement concrete, segregation refers to:
a)
Bleeding of water to surface
b)
Separation of coarse aggregates from mix
c)
Plastic shrinkage
d)
Honeycombing
50.
Which surveying method is most suitable for large-scale topographic maps?
a)
Triangulation
b)
Tacheometry
c)
Plane table survey
d)
Photogrammetry
51.
The standard width of a broad gauge railway track in India is:
a)
1.676 m
b)
1.676 mm
c)
1.435 m
d)
1.676 cm
52.
The IS code for prestressed concrete structures is:
a)
IS 1343
b)
IS 456
c)
IS 800
d)
IS 3370
53.
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
54.
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
55.
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
56.
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
57.
Which component of theodolite is used to measure vertical angles?
a)
Vertical circle
b)
Telescope
c)
Vernier scale
d)
Tripod
58.
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
59.
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
60.
IS 875 deals with:
a)
Wind loads
b)
Earthquake loads
c)
Live loads
d)
Snow loads
61.
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)
62.
In surveying, the two-peg test is performed to check:
a)
Collimation error in level
b)
Staff graduation error
c)
Sag correction
d)
Error in leveling staff
63.
Which of the following does NOT reduce permeability of soil?
a)
Addition of bentonite
b)
Increase in void ratio
c)
Compaction
d)
Temperature rise
64.
What is the minimum cover to reinforcement for water-retaining structures as per IS 3370?
a)
15 mm
b)
20 mm
c)
25 mm
d)
50 mm
65.
The hydraulic gradient in a siphon pipe is:
a)
Zero
b)
Positive
c)
Negative
d)
Equal to piezometric head
66.
In photogrammetry, stereoscopic view helps in:
a)
Generating 3D view
b)
Scaling maps
c)
Eliminating parallax
d)
Determining height difference
67.
The function of cutoff in weirs is to:
a)
Reduce uplift pressure
b)
Control erosion
c)
Divert flow
d)
Collect silt
68.
As per IS 456, minimum grade of concrete for RCC in aggressive exposure is:
a)
M15
b)
M20
c)
M25
d)
M30
69.
Which of the following influences critical depth in open channel flow?
a)
Discharge and channel width
b)
Hydraulic radius only
c)
Discharge and depth
d)
Channel slope and flow velocity
70.
What is the recommended cover for main reinforcement in RCC footing (moderate exposure)?
a)
50 mm
b)
25 mm
c)
40 mm
d)
75 mm
71.
Which method is suitable for measuring horizontal distance in undulating terrain?
a)
Tacheometry
b)
Chain surveying
c)
Plane table surveying
d)
Photogrammetry
72.
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
73.
Assertion (A): Plasticity index is the difference between liquid limit and plastic limit.
Reason (R): A high plasticity index indicates more clay content.
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
74.
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
75.
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
76.
Statement 1: The total head in a pipe flow is the sum of pressure head, velocity head, and elevation head. Statement 2: Bernoulli's equation assumes compressible and viscous flow.
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
77.
In a well foundation, which of the following helps in controlling tilts and shifts?
a)
Steining
b)
Bottom plug
c)
Curb
d)
Kentledge
78.
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
79.
Which IS code provides criteria for earthquake-resistant design of structures?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 1893
c)
IS 875
d)
IS 800
80.
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
81.
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
82.
Numerical: A 300 mm diameter pipe carries water at a velocity of 3 m/s. Calculate the discharge in liters per second (LPS).
a)
214.1 LPS
b)
211.3 LPS
c)
212.06 LPS
d)
213.0 LPS
83.
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
84.
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
85.
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
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.
Which of the following materials is commonly used as a supplementary cementitious material in concrete?
a)
Gravel
b)
Fly ash
c)
Lime
d)
Surki
89.
Numerical: If the longitudinal slope is 1 in 25 and the distance along slope is 150 m, what is the vertical rise?
a)
5 m
b)
6 m
c)
4 m
d)
3 m
90.
Assertion (A): Water table close to ground surface reduces bearing capacity.
Reason (R): It causes upward seepage pressure reducing effective stress.
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
91.
Statement 1: Curing prevents cracks in concrete.
Statement 2: Curing maintains required moisture and temperature.
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
92.
The bearing capacity of a soil increases with:
a)
Decrease in cohesion
b)
Decrease in angle of internal friction
c)
Increase in depth of foundation
d)
Increase in water table
93.
Which of the following is not a method of slope protection?
a)
Turfing
b)
Gabion walls
c)
Revetment
d)
Compaction grouting
94.
Which process is used to enhance soil drainage by inserting prefabricated strips?
a)
Soil stabilization
b)
Geotextile wrapping
c)
Wick drain installation
d)
Compaction
95.
Which of the following represents an efficient cross-drainage work?
a)
Aqueduct
b)
Level crossing
c)
Canal syphon
d)
Super passage
96.
Which of the following is NOT a function of geotextiles in civil engineering?
a)
Separation
b)
Filtration
c)
Lubrication
d)
Reinforcement
97.
Assertion (A): Skew bridges are used when obstructions cross at an angle.
Reason (R): Skew bridges minimize bending moment by reducing span.
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
98.
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
99.
Which one is NOT a rigid pavement failure?
a)
Corner break
b)
Transverse crack
c)
Rutting
d)
Map cracking
100.
Which of the following loads is not considered in the limit state of serviceability?
a)
Live load
b)
Dead load
c)
Wind load
d)
Impact load
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