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What is the value of Skempton’s pore pressure parameter B for the soil sample, rounded off to 2 decimal places?
What is the value of Skempton’s pore pressure parameter B for the soil sample, rounded off to 2 decimal places?
What is the peak discharge for the derived 3-hour unit hydrograph, rounded off to the nearest integer?
What is the peak discharge for the derived 3-hour unit hydrograph, rounded off to the nearest integer?
What is the normal depth of flow y (in meters) for carrying a discharge of 20 m3/s, given a Chezy's coefficient of 150 m1/2/s?
What is the normal depth of flow y (in meters) for carrying a discharge of 20 m3/s, given a Chezy's coefficient of 150 m1/2/s?
What is the tail water depth (in meters) required to form a hydraulic jump if the flow depth at the downstream horizontal apron is 0.5 m and the unit discharge is 7.5 m3/s/m?
What is the tail water depth (in meters) required to form a hydraulic jump if the flow depth at the downstream horizontal apron is 0.5 m and the unit discharge is 7.5 m3/s/m?
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During the CU triaxial test, what was the pore water pressure at failure recorded as?
During the CU triaxial test, what was the pore water pressure at failure recorded as?
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What was the initial cell pressure during the consolidated undrained triaxial test?
What was the initial cell pressure during the consolidated undrained triaxial test?
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What was the change in cell pressure before the development of pore water pressure in the CU test?
What was the change in cell pressure before the development of pore water pressure in the CU test?
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What condition led to the development of pore water pressure in the CU triaxial test?
What condition led to the development of pore water pressure in the CU triaxial test?
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What is the correct expression for the reaction at support RA when considering upward reactions as positive?
What is the correct expression for the reaction at support RA when considering upward reactions as positive?
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Given TP/TR = 4 and J1/J2 = 2, if you need to find the ratio of lengths L1/L2, which option provides the correct ratio?
Given TP/TR = 4 and J1/J2 = 2, if you need to find the ratio of lengths L1/L2, which option provides the correct ratio?
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For a uniform wall supporting dry cohesionless backfill, what is the inclination of the failure plane for Rankine's passive earth pressure condition?
For a uniform wall supporting dry cohesionless backfill, what is the inclination of the failure plane for Rankine's passive earth pressure condition?
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In the given flow velocity field, what is the coefficient of x in the expression for V?
In the given flow velocity field, what is the coefficient of x in the expression for V?
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Which expression correctly represents the torsional moment reactions at supports P and R if TP / TR = 4?
Which expression correctly represents the torsional moment reactions at supports P and R if TP / TR = 4?
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What are the inclinations of failure planes with respect to the major principal plane for Rankine’s active earth pressure condition?
What are the inclinations of failure planes with respect to the major principal plane for Rankine’s active earth pressure condition?
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If J1 and J2 represent the polar moments of inertia for portions PQ and QR, which ratio is known?
If J1 and J2 represent the polar moments of inertia for portions PQ and QR, which ratio is known?
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What is the value of RA if the support reactions are given as RA = $\frac{q l}{2}$?
What is the value of RA if the support reactions are given as RA = $\frac{q l}{2}$?
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What is the required equilibrium cant (in mm) for a Broad Gauge section with a 437 m radius and a gauge of 1750 mm?
What is the required equilibrium cant (in mm) for a Broad Gauge section with a 437 m radius and a gauge of 1750 mm?
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What is the total number of trains operating at a speed of 60 km/hr?
What is the total number of trains operating at a speed of 60 km/hr?
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If the cumulative standard axle load is required, what is the average rear axle load given in the survey?
If the cumulative standard axle load is required, what is the average rear axle load given in the survey?
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How many commercial vehicles pass per day as mentioned in the axle load survey?
How many commercial vehicles pass per day as mentioned in the axle load survey?
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What is the annual average vehicle growth rate assumed in the pavement design?
What is the annual average vehicle growth rate assumed in the pavement design?
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Over what period will the pavement at the survey site be reconstructed?
Over what period will the pavement at the survey site be reconstructed?
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What is the specific gravity of the oil present in the tank?
What is the specific gravity of the oil present in the tank?
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What is the height of the tank mentioned in the problem?
What is the height of the tank mentioned in the problem?
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What is the standard axle load value used for the pavement design?
What is the standard axle load value used for the pavement design?
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What is the design life of the reconstructed pavement as specified?
What is the design life of the reconstructed pavement as specified?
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How much calcium bicarbonate is required during the coagulation process per day?
How much calcium bicarbonate is required during the coagulation process per day?
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If the reaction rate of the pollutant removal is 0.38 /day, how long will it take to remove 95% of the pollutant?
If the reaction rate of the pollutant removal is 0.38 /day, how long will it take to remove 95% of the pollutant?
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What is the volume of the tank in cubic meters?
What is the volume of the tank in cubic meters?
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What function does activated carbon serve in the wastewater treatment process?
What function does activated carbon serve in the wastewater treatment process?
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What is the atomic weight of Calcium (Ca) used in the calculations?
What is the atomic weight of Calcium (Ca) used in the calculations?
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What is the purpose of adding alum during the coagulation process in water treatment?
What is the purpose of adding alum during the coagulation process in water treatment?
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What is the maximum number of crosses possible in the empty column based on the given rule for neighboring cells?
What is the maximum number of crosses possible in the empty column based on the given rule for neighboring cells?
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If the angle at the half-moon phase is 89.85°, what is the closest ratio of the Earth-Sun and Earth-Moon distances?
If the angle at the half-moon phase is 89.85°, what is the closest ratio of the Earth-Sun and Earth-Moon distances?
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In which range does the smallest positive root of the equation $x^5 - 5x^4 - 10x^3 + 50x^2 + 9x - 45 = 0$ lie?
In which range does the smallest positive root of the equation $x^5 - 5x^4 - 10x^3 + 50x^2 + 9x - 45 = 0$ lie?
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Which of the following elements does not increase the strength of structural steel?
Which of the following elements does not increase the strength of structural steel?
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In a balanced doubly-reinforced concrete section, which case causes the section to become under-reinforced?
In a balanced doubly-reinforced concrete section, which case causes the section to become under-reinforced?
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What type of curve is represented for $x > 0$ and $y > 0$ in the given equation?
What type of curve is represented for $x > 0$ and $y > 0$ in the given equation?
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Which of the following elements is likely to strengthen structural steel due to its presence?
Which of the following elements is likely to strengthen structural steel due to its presence?
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For the equation $x^5 - 5x^4 - 10x^3 + 50x^2 + 9x - 45 = 0$, which method is most commonly used to find its roots?
For the equation $x^5 - 5x^4 - 10x^3 + 50x^2 + 9x - 45 = 0$, which method is most commonly used to find its roots?
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What can be concluded about the curl of the gradient of the scalar field 𝑟?
What can be concluded about the curl of the gradient of the scalar field 𝑟?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the vector field 𝑝⃗?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the vector field 𝑝⃗?
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In which option are both statements P and Q evaluated correctly?
In which option are both statements P and Q evaluated correctly?
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Which pair matches the correct plane stress states with their corresponding Mohr’s circles?
Which pair matches the correct plane stress states with their corresponding Mohr’s circles?
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What is the outcome when a beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed load between supports A and B?
What is the outcome when a beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed load between supports A and B?
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Which of the following statements about plane stress states is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about plane stress states is FALSE?
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What does the scalar field 𝑟 represent in terms of the variables x, y, and z?
What does the scalar field 𝑟 represent in terms of the variables x, y, and z?
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In the context of vector and scalar fields, what is the significance of divergence?
In the context of vector and scalar fields, what is the significance of divergence?
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Study Notes
General Aptitude (GA) Questions
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Question 1: Analogous word sequence: Simmer → Seethe → Smolder is analogous to Break → Raze → ___. The correct answer is Obliterate.
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Question 2: House numbering in a locality: Houses are numbered consecutively on each side of a road, with odd numbers starting from 301 and even numbers from 302. The number of houses on each side is the same. The difference between the sum of house numbers is 27. The number of houses on each side is 52.
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Question 3: Sequence: The sequence is 3, 7, 15, X, 63, 127, 255. A possible value for X is 31.
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Question 4: Time Intervals for clock hands crossing Each other: The number of times the second and minute hands cross each other during the time interval 12:05 to 12:55 hours is 50.
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Question 5: Matching athletics terms: The best match for the blanks is (i)holds, (ii) wait, (iii)culminate, (iv) pivot(s).
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Question 6: Sets of indistinguishable twins seated at a circular table: There are 12 possible ways to seat the three sets of indistinguishable twins around a circular table such that each person is sitting next to their twin.
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Question 7: Highest Capacity Factor among technologies: Technology T1 has the highest Capacity Factor.
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Question 8: Maximum number of crosses in empty column: The maximum number of crosses possible in the empty column is 2.
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Question 9: Ratio between Earth-Sun and Earth-Moon distances During a half-moon phase: The ratio of the Earth-Sun distance to the Earth-Moon distance is approximately 382.
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Question 10: Smallest positive root of an equation : The smallest positive root of x⁵ – 5x⁴ – 10x³ + 50x² + 9x – 45 = 0 lies within the range 6 ≤ x ≤ 8 .
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Question 11 to 16: These questions cover algebra, differential equations, probability, and civil engineering concepts. Information is too extensive to compact into bullet points.
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Question 17: Probability of passing subjects: The probability that a student passes in at least one of the two subjects (mathematics or English) is 17/18
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Question 18: Maximum shear stress: The maximum shear stress given the stress state is 20 MPa.
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Question 19: Concrete strength: 37 specimens of concrete cubes need to have a strength of 30 MPa or more to ensure enough specimens have the required characteristic strength.
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Question 20: Number of degrees of freedom: The number of degrees of freedom for natural open channel flow with mobile bed is 2.
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Question 21: Municipal Solid Waste(MSW) Treatment: Correct matches for the MSW components and treatment techniques are as follows: (P-iv), (Q-iii),(R-ii) and (S-i).
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Question 22 to 23: These questions deal with civil and mechanical engineering concepts—car stopping distance, and runway length requirements,
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Question 24: False statement about bitumen: Softer grades of bitumen possess lower softening points than hard grades of bitumen.
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Question 25: Sum of interior angles in closed traverse: The sum of the interior angles is increased by 360°
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Question 26: Corresponding vertical angle: The correspondence is 87° 00′ 00" .
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Question 27: Fundamental lines of transit theodolite: The correct statement, related to the fundamental lines of a transit theodolite, is that the Vernier of vertical circle must read zero when the line of collimation is vertical.
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Question 28: Classification of Partial Differential equation: The partial differential equation is elliptic for x = 0 and y > 0.
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Question 29: Element that increased structural steel strength: Manganese increases the strength of structural steel.
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Question 30: Conditions for under-reinforced concrete: The section will become under-reinforced if the area of tension reinforcement is decreased.
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Question 31: Primary air pollutants: Sulphur dioxide and Ozone
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Question 32 to 35: These questions involve mathematics, calculation, and civil engineering concepts. Information is too extensive to compact into bullet points.
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Questions 36 to 40: These deal with matrix algebra and structural analysis; data is extensive and can't be summarized effectively in bullet points.
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Question 41: Inclination of failure plane: The inclinations of failure planes in Rankine’s active and passive earth pressure conditions are 30° and 60°, respectively
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Question 42: Flow Velocity Field: The stated velocity field signifies incompressible fluid flow, and the flow is irrotational.
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Question 43: Emission Standards for Incineration Plants: The correct statement regards compliance: Compliance Is there as the corrected HCl emission is lesser than the emission standard
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Question 44 to 46: These questions refer to traffic engineering, soil mechanics, and electrical methods. Concise summaries are provided within individual questions
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Question 47 to 49: These questions deal with probability, structural analysis, and calculations; data is extensive and can't be summarized effectively in bullet points.
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Question 50 to 52: Related to structural engineering calculations and concrete design
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Question 53: Time required for primary consolidation settlement: Further time required to achieve 50% of expected consolidation settlement is 1200 days. Note this is rounded to nearest integer
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Question 54 to 55: These questions focus on geotechnical concepts, soil mechanics, and triaxial tests
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Question 56 to 58: These questions concern hydrology, hydraulics, and fluid mechanics—unit hydrographs, open channel flows, and hydraulic jumps. Information is substantial and detailed
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Question 59 to 60: These cover force calculations in static fluid mechanics and chemical reaction kinetics.
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Question 61 to 62: These questions involve water treatment (alcalinity and quick lime calculation) and railway operations. Data is extensive and cannot be suitably captured in bullet points.
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Question 63 to 65: These questions concern traffic engineering, calculation, and hydraulics. More extensive data means summaries are insufficient in bullet points.
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Test your knowledge on essential fluid mechanics principles with this quiz focused on civil engineering applications. Questions include Skempton’s pore pressure parameter, unit hydrograph calculations, and hydraulic jumps. Perfect for students eager to apply theoretical concepts to practical scenarios.
