BPSC Past Papers PDF, April 2021

ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT BPSC PAST PAPERS Presented on: 09-04-2021 P&D C&W IRRIGATION Local Govt Local Council...

ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT BPSC PAST PAPERS Presented on: 09-04-2021 P&D C&W IRRIGATION Local Govt Local Council Compiled By: 1|Page Engr. Zohaib Shokat 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A Single test was conducted on 9 April for C&W, Local Government & Urban Development and Local Council & Services NOTE:  Errors and omissions are excepted  Not all statements and options are 100% correct 1. For any project costing Rs. 15 Billion, which of the following is the forum to approve it? A. ECNEC B. CDWP C. DDWP D. None of these 2. The consumptive use of water for a crop A. Is measured as the volume of water per unit area B. Is measured as the depth of water on irrigated area C. May be supplied partly by precipitation and partly by irrigation D. All of above 3. If A is the area of the surface, x is the depth of its C.G from the surface of the water and ω is the density of water, then (incomplete options were there) A. The total pressure on the surface is equal to e B. Depth of the point at which total pressure acts is equal to its moment of inertia divided by C. Depth of centre of pressure is equal to 2/3 H vertically below the surface D. All of above 4. Which of the following is/are circular curve 2|Page 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. Simple curve B. Compound curve C. Reverse curve D. All of above 5. The discharge over a rectangular notch is directly proportional to 1 i. 𝐻 2 2 ii. 𝐻 3 3 iii. 𝐻 2 iv. H 6. The compression test is carried on _____________ materials A. Ductile B. Brittle C. Plastic D. Malleable 7. If the end portion of beam is extended beyond the support, such beam is known as A. Simply supported beam B. Cantilever beam C. Overhanging beam D. None of above 8. The range of water cement ratio for making high plastic clay varies A. 5% to 15% B. 10% to 25% (Not sure about options) C. 25% to 35% D. 15% to 45% 9. Turbines are machine which convert hydraulic energy into? A. Mechanical energy 3|Page 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT B. Potential energy C. Electrical energy D. Both A & C 10. Francis turbine is which type of turbine? A. Reaction turbine B. Impulse turbine C. Propeller turbine D. Inward turbine 11. The property of a material by virtue of which a body returns to its original shape after removal of load is called A. Plasticity B. Elasticity C. Ductility D. Malleability 12. A frog means A. An apparatus to lift the stone B. A depression on a face of brick C. Vertical joint in a brick work D. Soaking brick in water 13. Which of the following cement is best suited in marine works? A. Low heat cement B. Ordinary Portland cement C. Rapid hardening cement D. Blast Furnance slag cement 14. The science which deals with the movement, distribution and occurrence of water is called A. Hydraulics B. Hydrology 4|Page 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT C. Irrigation D. All of these 15. Precipitation caused by lifting of an air mass converging into low pressure area A. Cyclonic precipitation B. Convective precipitation C. Orographic precipitation D. None of these 16. The bulk density of any building material is A. Less than 1 B. 1 C. 3 D. 4 17. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following A. The retaining wall should be structurally capable to resist the applied earth pressure B. The section of retaining wall should be proportioned such that it may not overturn by the lateral pressure C. The retaining wall should be safe against sliding D. To drain off water the earth retained, weep holes are provided near the top of the retaining wall 18. PSDP under ministry of planning development stands for, A. Private sector development programme B. Public sector development programme C. Public sector development plan D. None of these 19. PERT stands for A. Project evaluation review technique B. Project evaluation research technique 5|Page 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT C. Programme evaluation research technology D. Project evaluation research technique 20. PPRA stands for A. Project procurement review authority B. Public procurement review authority C. Public procurement regulatory authority D. Project procurement regulatory authority 21. Pre-qualification is done for A. Shortlisting Irrelevant firm B. Reducing cost of project C. Both A&B D. None of these 22. Ratio of inertia force to the elastic force is known as A. Mach number B. Froude number C. Reynolds number D. Weber’s number 23. Which of the following bidder is successful bidder? A. Whose quoted rates are lowest B. Whose technical report is satisfactory C. Lowest evaluated responsive bidder (LERB) D. None of these 24. The total energy of each particle at various places in the case of perfect incompressible fluid flowing in continuous stream A. Keeps on increasing B. Keeps on decreasing C. Remain constant D. May increase or decrease 6|Page 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 25. The masonry structure which are constructed to provide the designed bed slope of the channel at suitable intervals, are called A. Escape B. Canal headwork C. Canal falls D. All of these 26. Pick up the correct statement from the following A. Plain cement concrete is equally strong in compression as well as in tension B. Slump test is performed to check strength of concrete C. Curing of concrete is done for proper compaction of cement D. Fineness modulus is the index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregate 27. To make one cubic meter of 1:2:4 by volume concrete, the volume of coarse aggregate required is A. 0.95m3 1+2+4=7 Coarse =4/7 = 0.574 B. 0.85m3 Dry volume = 1.54*0.574 = 0.88 C. 0.75m3 D. 0.65m3 Testbook.com mcqs 28. Froude number is significant in A. Supersonics, as with projectile and jet propulsion B. Full immersion and completely enclosed flow, as with pipes, aircraft wings, nozzles etc C. Simultaneous motion through two fluids where there is a surface of discontinuity, gravity forces , and wave making effect, as with ships hulls D. All of the above 29. An RCC column is treated as long if its slenderness ratio is greater than A. 30 B. 35 7|Page 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT C. 40 D. 50 30. The pipe through which liquid waste carrying human excreta flows is called A. Waste pipe B. Soil pipe C. Vent pipe D. All of these 31. If the modular ratio is m, steel ratio is r, and overall depth of a beam is d, the depth of the critical neutral axis of the beam, is 𝑚 A. ( )×𝑑 𝑚−𝑟 𝑚 B. ( )×𝑑 𝑚+𝑟 𝑚+𝑟 C. ( )×𝑑 𝑚 𝑟−𝑚 D. ( )×𝑑 𝑚 32. As the percentage of steel increases A. Depth of neutral axis decrease B. Depth of neutral axis increases C. Lever arm decreases D. Lever arm increases 33. For a continuous floor slab supported on beams, the ratio of ed span length and intermediate span length, is A. 0.6 B. 0.7 C. 0.8 D. 0.9 34. A canal aligned nearly parallel to the contours of a country is known as A. Side slope canal B. Water shed canal 8|Page 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT C. Contour canal D. Ridge canal 35. The diameter of longitudinal bars of a column should never be less than’ A. 6mm B. 8mm C. 10mm D. 12mm 36. The loose packet in soil mass can be bridged safely by providing raft foundation provided the soft area is smaller than A. One third the column spacing B. Half the column spacing C. The column spacing D. Three- fourth the column spacing 37. The Pitot tube is used to measure A. Pressure B. Velocity of flow C. Pressure difference D. None of these 38. In a reservoir the average volume of sediments deposition is 0.15 million cubic per year. If the dead storage and total capacity of the reservoir are 8 million cubic meters and 36 million cubic meters respectively A. The reservoir will theoretically be silted in 240 years B. The reservoir will start reducing after 60 years C. Both A& b D. Neither A & B 39. The population of a city in 2000 is 50, 000. The average per decade of the previous records of population is 5000 and average percentage per decade is 20%. The population of the city based on geometrical increase method, in the year 2020 will be 9|Page 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. 56,000 B. 64,000 P=P1(1+%^n C. 70,000 P=50,000(1+20/100)^2 =72000 N= number of decade (2000 to 2022=2) D. 72,000 40. A well is considered to be good if it is sunk into A. Clay B. Sand C. Coarse gravel D. Silt 41. For estimating the run off of catchments, the mean value of the constant 'K in the Khosla's formula Qy = Py - K (1.8 Ty + 32) is A. 1.21 B. 1.23 C. 1.25 D. 1.27 42. The kiln which may work throughout the year is A. Clamp B. Bull’s kiln C. Hoffman’s kiln D. None of these 43. The radius of a bar bend to form a hook should not be less than A. Twice the diameter B. Thrice the diameter C. Four times the diameter D. Five times the diameter 44. Which of the following is the crudest form of iron? A. Dead mild steel B. Wrought iron Purest form 10 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT C. Cast iron D. Pig iron 45. For complete hydration (by weight) % the amount of cement is about? A. 15 B. 23 Water - 26% C. 38 W/c Ratio 0.35 to 0.45% D. 40 46. For constant W/C ratio, if the maximum aggregate size decreases the strength will A. Increases B. Decreases (Smaller aggregate size gives higher strength)Higher surface Area C. Remain constant D. First increase then decreases 47. For long column the slenderness ratio should be A. Longer than 50 B. Longer than 80 C. Less than 50 D. Less than 80 48. The algebraic sum of vertical forces to the right and left of beam section is called A. Compression B. Bending moment C. Shear force D. Both A & C 49. Property of material which has maximum modulus of elasticity and allowing minor cracks on the surface A. Toughness Deform without cracks B. Brittleness C. Stiffness D. Flexibility Bend without cracks 11 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 50. Which of the following is not an accelerator A. CaCl2 B. NaCl2 C. CaSO4 D. None of these 51. The type of flow in which the depth and velocity vector is remain constant, for any given instant is known as A. Uniform flow B. Streamline flow C. Steady flow D. All of these 52. The type of flow in which the depth and velocity vector is remain constant, for any given instant is known as A. Uniform flow B. Streamline flow C. Steady flow D. All of these 53. Equation of continuity of fluid is applicable only if A. Flow is steady B. Flow is compressible C. Flow is one dimensional D. All of the above 54. The standard size of brick (Modular brick) is A. 10×10×9cm B. 20×10×10cm C. 19×9×9cm D. 22.5×10×8.5cm 55. When a liquid is flowing through a pipe, the velocity of the liquid is 12 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. Maximum at the centre and minimum near the walls B. Minimum at the centre and maximum near the walls C. Zero at the centre and maximum near the walls D. Maximum at the centre and zero near the walls 56. The _______ can absorb water about 16 – 25% when immersed in water for 24 hours A. First class brick B. Second class brick C. Third class brick D. None of these 57. If the buoyant force is less than the object´s weight, the object will A. Sink B. Float C. Both of the above D. None of these 58. If the cost of extra items which are not provided in the schedule of rates, then what will be done A. Item is removed B. Rate analysis is done C. Both A& D. None 59. The survey made in connection with the construction of streets, water supply and sewage lines is known as A. Cadastral survey B. City surveys C. Topographical surveys D. Hydrological survey 60. The survey which deals with the mapping of large water bodies is called 13 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. Cadastral survey B. City surveys C. Topographical surveys D. Hydrological survey 61. A load that is distributed or spread across the whole region of an element such as a beam or slab, is known as, A. Uniformly varying load B. Uniformly distributed load C. Concentrated load D. None of above 62. Straight strut subjected to axial load is called A. Column B. Tie C. Beam column D. None of the above 63. The point at which the resultant pressure on an immersed surface acts, is known as A. Centre of gravity B. Centre of depth C. Centre of pressure D. Centre of immersed surface 64. An Engineering economics, if you have two alternative having different cost in two different time frames, what will you do? A. Present worth analysis should be done B.. C.. D. None of these 65. The type of water which is absorbed from the atmosphere and held tightly by soil particles is 14 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. Gravitational water B. Hygroscopic Absorption C. Both A &B D. None 66. Pelton wheel turbine is a type of A. Reaction turbine B. Impulse turbine C. Inward flow turbine D. Axial flow turbine 67. Type of pavement in which asphalt material is used A. Flexible pavement B. Asphalt pavement C. Both A &B D. None of these 68. A simple device used for measuring moderate pressure is called A. Orifice meter B. Venturimeter C. Piezometer D. None of these 69. The total domestic consumption in a city water supply, is assumed A. 20% B. 30% C. 40% D. 60% 70. Pick up the correct statement from the following A. The roof slabs of multistory building are constructed monolithically to carry the various floor loads 15 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT B. The beams of multi-storeyed buildings rest on girders and are the main load transferring members to the columns C. The slab is spanned across the secondary beams provided between the main beams D. All of above 16 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION C&W, LOCAL GOVT AND LOCAL COUNCIL & SERVICES ANSWER KEY 1 A 26 D 51 A 2 D 27 B 52 A 3 C 28 C 53 D 4 D 29 D 54 C 5 C 30 B 55 A 6 B 31 B 56 7 C 32 B 57 A 8 C 33 D 58 B 9 A 34 C 59 B 10 A&D 35 D 60 D 11 B 36 A 61 B 12 B 37 B 62 A 13 D 38 C 63 C 14 B 39 D 64 15 A 40 C 65 B 16 A 41 D 66 B 17 D 42 C 67 C 18 B 43 A 68 C 19 A 44 D 69 D 20 C 45 C 70 D 21 A 46 A 22 A 47 B 23 C 48 C 24 C 49 B 25 C 50 C 17 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT NOTE:  Errors and omissions are excepted  Not all statements and options are 100% correct 1. According to BCOP, A Seismic hook is A. A 1350 Hook given to steel B. A 900 Hook given to steel C. A 450 Hook given to steel D. A 1000 Hook given to steel 2. CPM Stands for: A. Combined Process Method B. Critical Path Method C. Common Planning method D. Critical Process Method 3. What does ISO stands for A. International Societies Organization B. International Standards Organization C. International Systems Organization D. International Scientists Organization 4. CBR stands for A. California Binding Ratio B. Combined Binding Ratio C. California Bearing Ratio D. Combined Bearing Ratio 5. According to BCOP, Minimum compressive strength requirements for concrete block Solid/ Hollow is In BCOP given - Not less than 1700 PSI 18 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. Less than 1700 Psi B. Greater than 8000 Psi C. Greater than 2000 Psi D. None of these 6. Which of the following is overhead cost of a project A. Office Rent B. Cost of cement C. Cost of steel D. Fabrication cost 7. Influence line diagram is used in the design of A. Moving load B. Seismic load C. Wind load D. All of these 8. Prequalification of firms is done to A. Reduce the tender cost B. Reduce time C. Shortlisting irrelevant firm D. None of these 9. The detention period for plain sedimentation water tanks, is usually A. 4 to 8 hours B. 8 to 16 hours C. 16 to 24 hours D. 24 to 36 hours 10. During Bid Evaluation when an error is occurred in quoted rate, what will you do A. Sum the quoted rate by assuming sum of rate is constant B. Rate analysis should be done C. Both A & B 19 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT D. None 11. If BOD of waste water is less, then most economical method for waste water is A. Ultra violet chamber B. Sludge digester C. Sedimentation tank D. Oxidation pond 12. Water softening is done for A. Ground water B. Surface water C. Both A&B D. None 13. Load and deflection relation according to superposition theorem is shown by A. Linear curve B. Nonlinear curve C. Parabolic curve D. Cubic spiral 14. Deflection in a structural member is reduced by A. Increasing stiffness B. Decreasing weight C. Both of above D. None of these 15. Which of the following factor is not related to the stiffness A. Mass B. Geometry C. Material D. None of these 20 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 16. Increase in steel in in tension zone of a member will make the concrete A. Brittle B. Ductile C. Member will not be Affected D. None of these 17. Increasing confinement steel in column will increase A. Axial strength B. Tension C. Flexural strength D. None of these 18. As per BCOP, the seismic zones of Pakistan are A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 2 19. To increase confinement in column ________ are provided A. Ties B. Longitudinal bars C. Anchorage bars D. Bent up bars 20. Short column fails in A. shear B. flexure C. Tension D. None of these 21. Long column fails is A. Buckling 21 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT B. Shear C. Flexure D. Crushing 22. The plastic limit of a soil is defined as the A. limit of water that makes the soil to flow B. Amount of water content which makes the soil to go into the liquid state C. Amount of water content which makes the soil to go into the solid state from the liquid state D. minimum amount of water content which makes the soil to be rolled into 3 mm diameter threads 23. Which of the following gives more compressive strength A. Cube test B. Cylinder test Pressure = 1/Area C. Both give same result D. None of these 24. Which method is used to remove hardness cause by Iron and manganese? A. Chlorination B. Filtration C. Oxidation followed by filtration D. All of these 25. Which of the following is Disease indicator in plants, soil, waste water and human intestine is A. Virus B. Coliform bacteria E-Coli C. Pathogenic organism D. None of these 26. Excess of fluoride causes A. Tooth decay 22 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT B. Tooth cavities C. Fluorosis Causes white and brown spot on teeth D. None of these 27. A truck moving in a curve experiences which type of forces A. Outward force B. Inward force Centrifugal Force C. Upward force D. All of these 28. Super elevation is provided in A. Curves B. Straight roads C. Slopes D. None of these 29. How many condition of equilibrium are there in structure A. Two Sum of B. Three Fx, Fy and moments C. Four =0 D. Six 30. Commonly used method in structural analysis is A. Linear B. Non linear C. P delta analysis D. All of these 31. Hydraulic jump is a phenomena by which A. Speed dissipate B. Energy dissipate C. Volumetric change occur D. None of these 23 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 32. Ratio of inertia force to the viscous force is called A. Reynolds number B. Mach number C. Euler number D. Froude number 33. Which of the following factor is not a function of open channel A. Gravity head B. Pressure head C. Static head D. All of these 34. Arch is provided A. In sandy soil only B. Where hard rocks are available C. In clayey soil only D. None of these 35. As per BCOP, shear wave velocity in hard rock is A. Greater than 15000m/sec B. Less than 15000m/sec C. Greater than 1500m/sec D. Less than 1500m/sec 36. Which of the following drilling is used for laboratory testing of rock? A. Auger boring B. Percussion drilling C. Diamond core drilling D. None of these 37. The value for the acceleration due to gravity is 24 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. 9.8m/hr. B. 9.8m/sec2 C. zero D. None of these 38. PC V is A. Financial report of a project B. Annual report submitted after completion of project C. Feasibility report D. None of these 39. Which of the following bidder is successful bidder? A. Whose quoted rates are lowest B. Whose technical report is satisfactory C. Lowest evaluated responsive bidder (LERB) D. None of these 40. Which of the following is an important item of a contract documents? A. Tender notice B. Specifications Tender notuce is not part of tender documents C. Both A&B and its providrd for Invitation of bidding D. None of these 41. Maximum deflection in cantilever beam will occur at A. At 1/3 of span B. At free end C. At the fixed end D. None of these 42. What is propped cantilever beam? A. A beam which is fixed at one end and free at other end B. A beam which has both ends fixed C. A beam which is fixed at one end and roller at other end 25 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT D. A beam which has both ends hinged 43. Shear force at the middle of simply supported beam is A. Maximum B. Zero C. Half of the maximum D. None of these 44. Which of the following method is used to determine chemical feed and dosage A. Jar testing B. Turbidity C. Hardness D. Hammer 45. Settling velocity of particles in sedimentation tank is increased by? A. Increasing the specific gravity of particles settling velocity directly proportional to B. Decrease in temperature of water specific gravity and Temperature and incersely proportional to Lenght ( not C. Increase in BOD of water Depend on Depth) D. Both A&B V= Q/B.L 46. Unit to measure kinematic viscosity? A. Stoke B. Ounce C. Meter D. Slug 47. Capillary rise of water is due to? A. Cohesion B. Adhesion C. Both A&B D. None of these 48. Increase in W/C ratio of concrete 26 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. Increase compressive strength B. Decrease compressive strength C. Will not affect compressive strength D. None of these 49. Shear wall is provided in frame structure to resist? A. Vertical loads B. Lateral forces Wind, Seismic Force (Horizontal) C. Tension forces D. All of these 50. Strength of prestress concrete is RCC Book A. Around 2000 Psi cast in situ Concrete -- 3000 to 5000 psi B. Around 5000 Psi Prestress upto 8000 psi Long span bridge 15000 C. Less than 3000 Psi heavily Loaded Column psi D. None of these 51. Formula for the area of triangle is 1 A. 𝑏×ℎ 2 1 B. 𝑏×ℎ 3 1 C. 𝑏×𝑡 2 D. None of these 52. Cable will experience which type of force? A. Tension B. Compression C. Flexure D. Shear 53. As per PEC rules, No limit contractor is A. C6 B. C5 CA 27 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT C. C4 D. None of these 54. If the percentage of steel in a member is increased then member will be A. Brittle In a tension zone - Brittle (Over Reinforced) B. Ductile In a Member (both Tension /comression zone) C. Elastic concrete act as a cover that's why Ductility increases D. None of these 55. When the steel yields before the concrete then section is called? A. Balanced section B. Under reinforced C. Over reinforced section D. None of these 56. Stress strain diagram is made by conducting which test? A. Tension test B. Compression test C. Bending test D. Impact test 57. Hardness of water is due to A. Ca+ and Ma+ ions B. Ca+ and Mg+ ions C. Cl- and Ma+ ions D. All of these 58. The waste generated in a city are 72825lb/week and population of a city is 3500, what will be the amount of waste generated in Kg/capita/day A. 1.3 33,103 kilograms (72825 lb/2.2) B. 1.8 33,103 kilograms / 3,500 people = 9.45 C. 2.3 kilograms/person/week D. 0.9 9.45 kilograms/person/week / 7 days/week = 28 | P a g e 1.35 kilograms/person/day 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 59. Among these which of the following has high efficiency? A. Kaplan B. Francis C. Kennedy D. Hopkins 60. ASTM code for testing steel A. A416 B. A760 C. D416 D. D760 61. While designing a foundation which of the following factor is/are considered? A. Bearing capacity B. Bearing capacity and settlement C. Bearing capacity and particle size analysis D. None of these 62. Salvage value of any item will be a A. Income B. An expense C. May be expense and income both D. Neither income nor expense 63. In fixed beam the maximum bending moment occurs at A. Mid of span B. 1/3 of span C. Fixed support D. None of these 64. Minimum removal of microorganism is achieved by which of the following filter 29 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. Slow sand filter B. Rapid sand filter C. Gravity filter D. None of these 65. Water hammer is due to A. Sudden change in pressure B. Sudden change in temperature C. Sudden change in momentum D. None 66. Strain hardening ____________ A. Increases density B. Decreases coefficient of thermal expansion C. Increases internal energy D. Increases corrosion resistance 67. An Engineering economics, if you have two alternative having different cost in two different time frames, what will you do? A. Present worth analysis should be done B.. C.. D. None of these 68. Road Side barriers are provided to? A. Prevent falling onto the road B. Protect traffic from roadside obstacles C. Prevent vehicle from slipping D. None of these 69. Ideal modern method used for sewerage system A. Sanitary sewer B. Storm sewer 30 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT C. Combined sewer D. None of these 70. PERT stands for A. Project evaluation review technique B. Project evaluation research technique C. Programme evaluation research technology D. Project evaluation research technique 31 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 32 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION LOCAL GOVT & URBAN DEVELOPMENT ANSWER KEY 1 A 26 C 51 A 2 B 27 A 52 A 3 B 28 A 53 D 4 C 29 B 54 B 5 C 30 A 55 B 6 A 31 B 56 A 7 A 32 A 57 B 8 C 33 B 58 A 9 A 34 B 59 A 10 A 35 C 60 A 11 D 36 C 61 C 12 C 37 B 62 A 13 A 38 B 63 C 14 C 39 C 64 B 15 D 40 B 65 C 16 A 41 B 66 C 17 C 42 C 67 18 B 43 B 68 B 19 A 44 A 69 C 20 D 45 D 70 A 21 A 46 A 22 D 47 B 23 A 48 B 24 C 49 B 25 B 50 B 33 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT SDO TEST CONDUCTED ON 5TH DECEMBER 2018 NOTE:  Errors and omissions are excepted  Not all statements and options are 100% correct 1. Cantilever column has stiffness formula A. 6 EI/L3 B. 12 EI/L3 C. 4 EI/L3 D. 3 EI/L3 2. In plane frame, if one support is roller, it will A. Move in one direction only B. Move in all directions C. Resist in all directions D. None of these 3. Pressure on retaining wall is in which direction A. Vertical direction B. Downward direction C. Upward direction D. None of these 4. Strut is a…..member A. Compression B. Tension C. Shear D. None of these 5. The lateral forces on a building depend not on? 34 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. Mass B. Geometry C. Size D. Ambient temperature 6. Twisting in column produces A. Bending B. Shear C. Compression D. None of these 7. Pile load test is A. Dynamic in foundation capacity assessment B. Static in determination of foundation capacity C. Vibratory D. None of these 8. Bearing pads A. Reduce bearing stresses B. Increase performance of foundations C. Increase bearing stresses D. None of these 9. Ductility is increased with A. High percentage of steel B. High strength of concrete C. Smaller fonts in designing D. None of these 10. Day to day Cement used is A. Rapid Hardening B. Low heat cement C. Portland Cement 35 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT D. None of the above 11. FEM means A. Finite Elementary Matrix B. Finite Elementary Method C. Fix Element Method D. Finite Element Method 12. CPM Stands for: A. Combined Process Method B. Critical Path Method C. Common Planning method D. Critical Process Method 13. Hydraulic gradient is A. Vector difference between head along flow path B. Slope of ground C. Change of head over path flow D. Change in head 14. Poisson’s ratio is A. Axial strain to transverse strain B. Transverse strain to axial strain C. Longitudinal stress to transverse strain D. None of these 15. Cable of prestress has grade A. 40 MPa B. 60 MPa C. 270 Ksi D. None of these 36 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 16. Structure suitable for much longer span A. Girder B. Truss C. Arch bridge D. Suspension bridge 17. Centroid of Right angled Triangle is A. b/3, 2h/3 B. 2b/3, 2h/3 C. b/3, h/3 D. None of the above 18. Centroid of triangle is found by intersection of A. Medians B. angle bisector C. Altitudes D. none of the above 19. Simply Supported beam has maximum deflection at A. supports B. mid C. 1/3 from supports D. None of the above 20. Simply supported beam with UDL has maximum moment A. Wl2/8 B. Wl2/12 C. Wl2/4 D. None of these 21. Flexible pavement has A. Asphalt with reinforcement 37 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT B. Asphalt without reinforcement C. Concrete with reinforcement D. None of these 22. The design of pavement is sensitive is to A. Number of vehicles B. Axial loads C. Number of people D. Number of axles and axle load 23. Drain valve is provided at A. Low points B. High points C. At junctions D. None of these 24. Cavitation is due to A. High pressure B. Low pressure C. High velocity D. None of these 25. Capillary action is due to A. Adhesion B. Cohesion C. Both A&B D. None of these 26. Normal cracks in building A. If cracks are within limit structure may be used B. Moment causes building to collapse C. Both A&B D. None of these 38 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 27. Creep is due to A. Impact Load B. Sustained load C. Moving load D. None of these 28. Failure without reaching specified strength due to repeated loading and unloading is A. Plastic Fatigue B. Fatigue Failure C. Normal Failure D. None of these 29. For any project costing Rs. 15 Billion, which of the following is the forum to approve it? A. ECNEC B. CDWP C. DDWP D. None of these 30. Primary function of a beam is A. Tension B. Flexure C. Compression D. None of these 31. Compaction section is a section in which A. Yielding occurs without local buckling B. Doesn´t yield C. Yielding occurs with local buckling Yield accompanied by sudden deformation which D. None of these causes buckling 39 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 32. According BCOP, Axial member has ……………… reinforcement? A. Minimum 1% and Maximum 6% B. Minimum 0.75% and Maximum 6% C. Minimum 1% and Maximum 8% Axial Member - Column D. Minimum 0.75% and Maximum 8% 33. According to BCOP, lintel beam has A. Depth 6 inch and Min Reinforcement 0.75% B. Depth 6 inch and Min Reinforcement 1% C. Depth 8 inch and Min Reinforcement 0.75% D. Depth 8 inch and Min Reinforcement 1 % 34. According to BCOP, Design life structure of seismic building has return period of A. 50 years B. 500 years C. 475 years D. None of these 35. Concrete is designed for a period of A. 25 years B. 50 years C. 400 years D. 500 years 36. Shrinkage is caused by A. Applied load B. Applied stresses Volume reduction C. Strength reduction D. None of these 40 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 37. Prestress concrete is A. Both pre tensioned and post tensioned B. Pre tensioned only C. Post tensioned only D. None of these 38. Which contractor has no limit? A. C5 B. C6 C. C4 D. None of these 39. In scheduling, if item rate is not given A. Rate analysis should be done B. The item should be neglected C. Lump sum cost should be done D. None of these 40. In compound interest, principle amount A. Is constant B. Changes every year C. Changes on quarterly basis D. None of these 41. Shear stress is nill at A. Axis of shaft B. At outer fiber Axis and at the center C. At the circumference of shaft D. None of these 41 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 42. Bid security is A. Less than 5% B. Equal to 50 % C. Equal to bid value D. None of these 43. A fluid which of the following definition is called ’’Newtonian fluid ’’ A. A fluid for which kinematic properties do not change B. A fluid for which constant of proportionality (the viscosity) is equal to angular deformation C. A fluid for which constant of proportionality (the viscosity) is proportional to angular deformation D. A fluid for which the constant of motion does not change the viscosity of fluid 44. Maximum number of degree of freedom at a point is A. 0 B. 3 C. 6 D. None of these 45. Greater water cement ratio causes A. Reduction of strength B. Increase in strength C. No effect on strength D. None of these 46. Important consideration in dam construction is A. Low heat of hydration B. Economy C. Strength D. None of these 42 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 47. Load factors are A. Always less than 1 1.2L+1.6L B. Always greater than 1 C. More are greater than 1 fewer are less than 1 D. None of these 48. Laboratory test for hard rock is A. Auger boring B. Rotary drilling C. Diamond core drilling D. None of these 49. Head of water 50 meter in Tank up to the hole of 10 meter diameter, has a velocity through the hole A. 33.3m/s B. 13.3m/s C. 31.3m/s D. 21.3m/s 50. Concrete is poor in A. Tension B. Compression C. Shear D. None of these 51. In singly reinforced Concrete Section, Steel to be provided in A. Tension zone B. Neutral axis C. Compression zone D. None of these 43 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 52. Strain is A. Change in length per unit length B. Change in length per unit Volume C. Change in length per unit area D. None of these 53. Stable Equilibrium is when A. Center of mass is below center of Buoyancy B. Center of mass above center of Buoyancy Metacenter is above CG or C. Center of mass at the center of Buoyancy CG is below the Metacenter D. None of these 54. Zeolite process is used for A. Turbidity B. Hardness C. PH value D. None of these 55. Noise Level has a unit of A. Hertz B. Decibel C. Diopter D. None of these 56. Particles less than 1 µm, floating in the air are called A. Mist B. Aerosol C. Fume D. None of these 44 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 57. When nitrate in water exceeds 50ppm, it causes A. Methemoglobinemia B. Tooth decay C. coagulation D. None of these 58. In torsion design analysis A. Torsion is uniform throughout the section B. Torsion is not uniform throughout the section C. Torsion may or may not be uniform D. None of these 59. Successful bidder is one whose bid is A. Lowest bid B. Lowest responsive bid C. Highest bid D. None of these 60. The plastic limit of a soil is defined as the A. limit of water that makes the soil to flow B. Amount of water content which makes the soil to go into the liquid state C. Amount of water content which makes the soil to go into the solid state from the liquid state D. minimum amount of water content which makes the soil to be rolled into 3 mm diameter threads 61. A submerged body is said to be in a stable equilibrium, if its centre of gravity __________ the centre of buoyancy. A. Coincides with B. Lies below C. Lies above 45 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT D. None of these 62. Bidding is A. Possible without specification B. Is impossible without specification C. Is not a primary factor of specification D. None of these 63. In realistic analysis soil is A. Hinge B. roller C. spring D. None of these 64. Eccentrically loaded column with lateral force causes A. Reduction in simple stresses B. Reduction in strength C. Geometric nonlinearity D. None of these 65. Self-weight beam have A. No shear at ends B. maximum flexural stresses at mid C. Tensile stresses in Neutral axis D. None of the above 66. According to BCOP, Compressive strength for specified Cylinder is A. Not less than 6000 psi B. Not less than 500 psi C. Not less than 4000 psi Answer is 3000 PSI D. Not less than 300 psi 67. Greenhouse effect does not depend upon 46 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. CO2 B. Water vapors C. Aerosol CO2, Methane, Water Vapors, Nitrous D. None of these oxide, Ozone, Aerosols etc 68. Organic soluble matter in water causes A. Turbidity B. Hardness C. Depletion of oxygen D. None of these 69. Pre-qualification is done for A. Shortlisting Irrelevant firm B. Reducing cost of project C. Both A&B D. None of these 70. If moisture content of soil is increased, pressure on retaining wall A. Decreases B. Increases C. Remains unchanged D. None of these Water increase soil weight which causes more pressure on retaining wall 47 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 48 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT ANSWER KEY 1 D 26 A 51 A 2 B 27 B 52 A 3 D 28 B 53 A 4 A 29 A 54 B 5 D 30 B 55 B 6 B 31 A 56 B 7 B 32 A 57 A 8 A 33 B 58 A 9 A 34 C 59 B 10 C 35 B 60 D 11 D 36 D 61 B 12 B 37 A 62 B 13 A 38 D 63 A 14 B 39 A 64 A 15 C 40 B 65 B 16 D 41 A 66 C 17 C 42 A 67 C 18 A 43 D 68 C 19 B 44 C 69 A 20 A 45 A 70 B 21 B 46 A 22 D 47 C 23 A 48 C 24 B 49 C 25 C 50 A 49 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT NOTE:  Errors and omissions are excepted  Not all statements and options are 100% correct 1. PSDP under ministry of planning development stands for, A. Private sector development programme B. Public sector development programme C. Public sector development plan D. None of these 2. PERT stands for A. Project evaluation review technique B. Project evaluation research technique C. Programme evaluation research technology D. Project evaluation research technique 3. PPRA stands for A. Project procurement review authority B. Public procurement review authority C. Public procurement regulatory authority D. Project procurement regulatory authority 4. FEM means A. Finite Elementary Matrix B. Finite Elementary Method C. Fix Element Method D. Finite Element Method 50 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 5. DBP Stands for A. Disinfection by product B. Disinfection by Price C. Both A&B D. None of these 6. LTB means A. Lateral twisting Buckling B. Lateral torsional buckling C. Lateral torsional bending D. None of these 7. Factor of safety is defined as A. Yield stress to ultimate stress B. Ultimate stress to working stress C. Working stress to ultimate stress D. Ultimate stress to yielding stress 8. Which of the following is the mix design of concrete in foundation A. 1:2:4 B. 1:4:8 1 C. 1:1 :3 2 Estimation book: D. None of these Mortar 1:6 9. According to BCOP, the compressive strength of mortar should not be less than A. 1000 Psi B. 900 Psi C. 800 Psi D. 500 Psi 10. Which of the following is the unit of mass? 51 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. Ounce B. Slug C. Stoke D. None of these 11. When pressure increases toward retaining wall then A. Earth fill moves toward retaining wall B. Earth fill moves away from retaining wall C. Earth fill does not move D. None of these 12. Standard EDTA solution is used to determine A. Total hardness in water B. Turbidity in water C. Dissolved oxygen in water D. Residual of chlorine in water 13. Turbidity of a water is measure of A. Suspended solids B. Dissolved solids C. BOD D. None of these 14. Trickling filter removes A. Dissolved solids B. Colloidal solids C. Organic matters D. All of these 15. Number of Degree of a freedom at a point is A. 0 B. 3 C. 6 52 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT D. None of these 16. Primary function of arch is A. Tension B. Compression C. Shear D. None of these 17. Long column fails due to A. Crushing B. Buckling C. Shear D. None of these 18. Seismic zone of Quetta as per BCOP is A. 4 B. 3 C. 2B D. None of these 19. In case of framed structure, Roller support has movement A. Only in one direction B. In all direction C. No movement D. None of these 20. Simply supported beam under its self-weight A. No shear at ends B. No Bending moment at mid C. Maximum bending moment at mid D. None of these 53 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 21. In Simply supported beam, the rotation at the mid is A. Maximum B. Zero C. PI radian D. None of these 22. Secondary forces in truss A. Tension shear , Bending B. Compression source SA Book C. bending D. Torsion 23. Material having same elastic properties in all direction are called? A. Ideal material B. Uniform material C. Isotropic material D. Practical material 24. Pile load test is A. Dynamic in foundation capacity assessment B. Static in determination of foundation capacity C. Vibratory D. None of these 25. Shrinkage of concrete causes A. Reduction in pressure B. Reduction in volume C. No effect on volume D. None of these 54 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 26. If modulus of rigidity is maximum A. Stiffness and deflection is more B. Stiffness is less deflection is more C. Stiffness is more deflection is less D. None of these 27. What is the centroid of right angle triangle? A. b/3, 2h/3 B. 2b/3, 2h/3 C. b/3, h/3 D. None of the above 28. What is the moment of inertia of circular shaft? 𝜋 A. 𝐷4 16 𝜋 B. 𝐷4 32 𝜋 C. 𝐷4 64 D. None of the above 29. Load occur for a very short interval of time is A. Gradually applied load B. Sudden load Sudden load occurs suddenly r Remain for a longer time C. Impact load D. None of the above 30. The design of pavement is sensitive is to A. Number of vehicles B. Axial loads C. Number of people D. Number of axles and axle load 55 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 31. The side of carriage way is supported by A. Sub base B. subgrade C. shoulder D. None of these 32. In pipe lines, a surge tank is provided A. To relieve the pressure due to water hammer B. To provide additional water head C. To overflow the pipe line when suddenly closed D. To remove the frictional loss in pipe 33. Which of the following is a Low head turbine? A. Kaplan B. Francis C. Kennedy D. Hopkins 34. Frequency of structure is not related with A. Height B. Material C. Location D. None of these 35. An ideal fluid has A. Hydrodynamic instability B. No viscosity C. High viscosity D. None of these 56 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 36. Estimation method for project equipment resources is A. Lump sum B. Fixed C. Time phased D. None of these 37. Successful bidder is one whose bid is A. Lowest bid B. Lowest responsive bid C. Highest bid D. None of these 38. Bid security is A. Less than 5% B. Equal to 50 % C. Equal to bid value D. None of these 39. If specifications are not given in project documents then A. Bidding is not possible and not done B. Bidding is possible and can be done C. Bidding does not depend on specification D. None of these 40. Steel construction is preferred as compared to concrete construction due to A. Light in weight B. Low cost C. Easy to construct D. None of these 41. Hardness in ground water due to iron and manganese is in the form of 57 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. Bi carbonates B. Carbonates C. Chlorides D. Sulphate 42. Hydrogen sulphide smells like A. Ammonia B. Charcoal C. Rotten egg D. Coal 43. Carcinogenic material in waste water causes A. Cancer B. Asthma C. Respiratory disease D. Skin disease 44. BOD concentration in drinking water is A. Nill B. 5ppm C. 10ppm D. None of these 45. Sedimentation is done A. Before filtration B. After filtration C. Along with coagulation D. None of these 46. Two phase of waste water sampling is A. Wet and dry B. Grab and Composting C. Fresh and delayed 58 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT D. Gooch crucible and dudge 47. Short column are not subjected to A. Shear B. Buckling C. Compression D. None of these 48. According to Euler column theory A. Column should be straight and has same cross section B. Column is non homogenous and isotropic C. Column is not uniform D. Column is straight and non-uniform 49. Normal cracks in building A. If cracks are within limit structure may be used B. Moment causes building to collapse C. Both A&B D. None of these 50. Prismatic bar is a bar A. Whose cross section is constant B. Whose cross section is linear C. Whose cross section in non linear D. None of these 51. Principle for super position is valid for A. Non linear B. Plastic C. Unstable D. None of these 59 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 52. For design of frame structure, which fair is satisfactory A. Strong column and weak beam B. Strong column and strong beam C. Strong beam and weak column D. Strong column and strong slab 53. The connection or brace design that is to be used in the building (SMF, IMF, EBF, and BRBF). A. Protected zone B. Prototype C. Link rotation angle D. None of these 54. A fluid which of the following definition is called ’’Newtonian fluid ’’ A. A fluid for which kinematic properties do not change B. A fluid for which constant of proportionality (the viscosity) is equal to angular deformation C. A fluid for which constant of proportionality (the viscosity) is proportional to angular deformation D. A fluid for which the constant of motion does no change the viscosity of fluid 55. In seismic zone area the steel should be strong in A. Ductility B. Flexure yield strength C. Brittleness D. None of these 56. When one side of framed structure settles than A. Bending moment produces B. Stresses due to deflection produces C. Building collapse 60 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT D. None of these 57. When a steel bar is fixed at both ends and heated, then the bar is subjected to A. compression B. tension C. shear D. None of these 58. Torsion in a beam causes A. compression B. tension C. shear D. None of these 59. If a body is dropped from higher to lower altitude, the wave velocity of wind A. Increases B. Decreases C. Remain constant D. None of these 60. Centre of buoyancy of submerged body is A. Volume of fluid displaced B. Weight of fluid displaced C. Both A&B D. None of these 61. Limit state of serviceability deals with A. Deflection and cracks B. Bending moment and shear C. Tension and compression D. None of these 61 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 62. Stagnation point in a fluid occurs when A. Pressure at a point is zero B. Velocity at a point is zero C. Both velocity and pressure is zero D. None of these 63. Design of deflection is done by? A. Deflection state method B. Plastic limit method C. Strength state method D. Limit state method 64. In RCC Beside the yield strength, which of the following is an important factor? A. Size B. Elongation C. Slope D. Length 65. Due to seismic movement what will happen in column? A. Bending B. Torsion C. Deflection D. None of these 66. In activated sludge process A. Maximum power consumed is higher B. High cost contingencies C. Debris is flocculated then activated D. None of these 67. In any ductile connection A. Deflection and yield occurs simultaneously B. Deflection occurs after yield C. Deflection occurs before yield D. None of these 62 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 68. Hysteresis is A. Energy dissipation process B. Resonance between building parts C. Both A&B D. None of these 69. Heavy dam structures fail by? A. High heat of hydration B. Collapse C. Heavy load D. None of these 70. Plasticity index is defined as A. Difference between liquid limit and shrinkage limit B. Difference between plastic limit and shrinkage limit C. Difference between liquid limit and plastic limit D. Difference between plastic limit and liquid limit 63 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ANSWER KEY 1 B 26 C 51 D 2 A 27 C 52 A 3 C 28 C 53 B 4 D 29 C 54 D 5 A 30 D 55 B 6 B 31 C 56 B 7 B 32 A 57 A 8 B 33 A 58 C 9 C 34 D 59 B 10 B 35 B 60 11 A 36 C 61 A 12 A 37 B 62 B 13 A 38 A 63 D 14 C 39 A 64 B 15 C 40 A 65 16 B 41 A 66 C 17 B 42 C 67 B 18 A 43 A 68 A 19 A 44 A 69 A 20 C 45 A 70 C 21 B 46 B 22 C 47 B 23 C 48 A 24 B 49 A 25 B 50 A 64 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT NOTE:  Errors and omissions are excepted  Not all statements and options are 100% correct 1. The moment on a hinge is A. Maximum B. Minimum C. Zero D. None of these High speed - Larger Radius 2. The radius of curvature of a highway geometric will be: Slower speed - Smaller Radius A. Large for high design speed as compared to slow design speed B. Same for slow and high design speed C. Large for slow design speed as compared to high design speed D. All of the above 3. What is the rotation at the fixed end of a cantilever beam? A. Maximum B. Greater than zero C. PI radians D. Zero 4. The design of pavement is sensitive is to A. Number of vehicles B. Axle loads C. Number of peoples D. Number of axle and axle loads 65 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 5. The member of a truss will have A. Tension only B. Compression only C. Bending only D. Tension and compression 6. Cofferdam is best described as: A. An enclosure built in water body and water is allow to be pumped out B. An enclosure built within a body of water and water is allow to be pumped out that creates a dry environment for construction C. A structure which is sunk through ground or water to exclude water and semi fluid material during the process of excavation of foundations. D. All of these 7. A submersible bridge is also called A. Causeway B. Through bridge C. Deck bridge D. None of these 8. A bridge in which deck is below the supported part is called A. Low level bridge B. Through bridge C. Cantilever bridge D. None of these 9. Wing walls are omitted in which type of culvert? A. Box culvert B. Pipe culvert C. Arch culvert D. All of these 66 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 10. Inspection of bridge carried out each year in rainy season is termed as A. Special survey B. Routine survey C. Reconnaissance survey D. All of these 11. The value of ground acceleration in zone 2B A. 0.8 to 0.16g 0.05-0.8 - 1 B. 0.16 to 0.24g 0.8-0.16 - 2A 0.16-0.24 - 2B C. 0.05 to 0.8g 0.24-0.32 - 3 D. None of these >0.32. -4 12. If slump value is equal to height of slump cone than it is called A. True slump B. Zero slump C. shear slump D. None of these 13. ------------ is suitable for short to medium span and may support railroads A. Suspension bridge B. Truss bridge C. Plate girder bridge D. None of these 14. Moment of inertia of a rectangular section? 𝑏ℎ3 A. 𝐼 = 6 𝑏ℎ3 B. 𝐼 = 12 𝑏ℎ3 C. 𝐼 = 36 D. None of these 67 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 15. Angle of internal friction of round grained dense sand A. 5o to 25 o clay - 5 to 20 Round loose sand - 25 to 30 B. 25 o to 30 o round dense sand - 32 to 37 C. 30 o to 35 o Source - Khurmi Book D. 32 o to 37 o 16. ASTM code for ready mix concrete is A. C-90 B. C-94 C. C-145 D. None of these 17. Simply supported beam with UDL has maximum reaction A. Wl/4 B. Wl2/8 C. Wl/2 D. Wl2/12 18. When a body, floating in a liquid, is given a small angular displacement, it starts oscillating about a point known as A. Centre of pressure B. Centre of gravity C. Centre of buoyancy D. Metacenter 19. Metal bar that is bolted to the end of the rails joints to join them together called A. Fasteners B. Fish plate C. Railroad spike D. None of these 68 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 20. Which of the following is most hazardous seismic zone A. 2B B. 3 C. 4 D. None of these 21. The size of a floor tile commonly used, is A. 15 cm × 15 cm × 1.8 cm B. 20 cm × 20 cm × 2 cm C. 22.5 × 22.5 cm × 2.2 cm D. All the above 22. How many plastic hinges are required for failure of statically indeterminate beam A. More than one B. More than two C. Less than one D. Only one 23. Which ISO standard covers construction qualities? A. ISO 9000 B. ISO 10721 C. ISO 3834 D. None of these 24. With the increase in the area of tire, pressure will A. Decreases B. Increases C. Remain constant Preesure =1/Area D. None of these 69 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 25. PC III (B) is prepared at the A. 10th of each month B. 5th of each month C. End of each year D. None of these 26. PC V is prepared for consecutive A. 10 years B. 2 years C. 5 years D. None of these 27. A weir is designed as broad crested when breadth b is more than A. H/3 B. H/4 C. H/2 D. H/5 28. Which of the following is the best hydraulic section? A. Circular section B. Rectangular section C. Trapezoidal section D. None of these 29. In a canal syphon, the flow is A. under atmospheric pressure B. pipe flow C. with critical velocity D. under negative pressure 70 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 30. The percentage compensation of gradient is A. 0.05D B. 0.04D C. 0.03D D. 0.02D 31. The length of vehicle does not affect the A. Minimum turning radius B. Extra widening of road C. Shoulder D. All of these 32. A curve is designed, if deflection angle is more than A. 1° B. 2° if deflection angle is less than 1 degree no curve is provided - Indaibix C. 3° D. 4° 33. Cantilever beam has maximum deflection A. Free end B. Fixed end C. 1/3 of span D. Centre of span D 34. With the increase in Duty (B), delta (∆) will A. Increases B. Decreases C. Remain same DELTA=8.64B/DUTY D. None of these 71 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 35. A commercial osmoscope with Po value ranges from A. 0 to 5 B. 1 to 5 C. 1 to 10 D. None of these 36. Hypersonic flow may be A. Steady B. Laminar C. Turbulent D. None of these 37. Wet rot in timber is caused due to A. Wetting B. Drying C. Fungus D. None of these 38. The vapors get condensed due to ……………… in temperature and pressure and thus clouds are formed A. Fall B. Rise C. Changes D. None of these 39. Root zone for wheat is A. 19cm B. 16.5cm C. 13.5cm D. 12.5cm 72 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 40. Ryve´s suggested the flood discharge, i.e. Ryve´s formula A. Q= CA2/3 B. Q= CA3/2 C. Q= CA5/2 D. None of these 41. Tractive force is not required for A. Steep gradient B. Ruling gradient C. Floating gradient D. Exceptional gradient 42. Rapid sand filter remove bacteria upto Indiabix options and Answer (80) A. 98 to 99% B. 90 to 95% 60 70 C. 80 to 90% 80 D. 75 to 80% 90 43. To counter the punching shear in flat slab …………… is provided A. Drop panel B. Strip C. Hidden beam D. None of these 44. The permissible value of bond stress for M20 grade concrete mix design is limited to A. 1MN/mm2 M15 - 1 N/mm2 or 10 kg/cm2 M20- 1.2N/mm2 or 12kg/cm2 B. 1.5MN/mm2 M25- 1.4N/mm2 or 14 kg/cm2 C. 2MN/mm2 M30- 1.5 N/mm2 or 15 kg/cm2 M35- 1.7N/mm2 or 17 kg/cm2 D. 2.5MN/mm2 M40- 2 N/mm2 or 20 kg/cm2 73 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 45. In singly Reinforcement section steel is always provided in A. Compression zone B. Tension zone C. Above N.A D. Below N.A 46. Pre tender is done for A. Contractor B. Department C. Bidders D. None of these 47. For structural steel works the diameter of hot driven rivets is Cold Driven Rivet - 12 to 22mm A. 16 mm Hot Driven - 16 to 32mm B. 18 mm C. 20 min to 22 mm D. All the above 48. Which of the following is the most accurate method to determine the water content of soil sample A. Oven drying method B. Sand bath method C. Calcium carbide method D. Pycnometer method 49. The normal curing period for lime mortar, is: A. 1 day B. 3 days C. 7 days D. 10 days 74 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 50. Free board of 0.3m may be provided in A. Imhoff tank B. Septic tank C. Sedimentation tank D. None of these 51. 5 days-biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) is taken at a temperature of A. 0°C B. 15°C C. 20°C D. 25°C 52. The theory of infiltration capacity was given by A. Merrill Bernard B. W.W. Horner C. Le-Roy K. Shermen D. Robert E. Horten. 53. In the design of riveted joint…………. Is uniform between the contact surface plate and rivet A. Tearing stress B. Bearing stress C. Tensile stress D. All of these 54. The maximum limit of super elevation for mixed traffic in plain terrain is A. 1 in 15 B. 1 in 12.5 C. 1 in 10 D. equal to camber 55. Load factor is the ratio of collapse load 75 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. Safe load B. Working load C. Critical load D. None of these 56. As per PEC rules, maximum limit for C1 contractor is A-CA B-CB A. No limit C- C1 B. 4 billion 1B - C2 0.5B - C3 C. 2.5 billion 0.2B - C4 D. None of these 65M - C5 25M - C6 57. Compound curves have ………….. radius A. Same B. Different C. May be same or different D. None of these 58. Air is ………………. times compressible than water A. 20000 B. 2000 C. 25000 D. None of these 59. What happen in simply supported beam subjected to self-weight only? A. Deflect B. Bends C. Tension about neutral axis D. None of these 60. Which of the following is not a Newtonian fluid A. Glycerin B. Blood Due to change in temperature change its viscosity C. Mercury 76 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT D. Water 61. Which of the following is an aerobic process for treating sewage? A. Septic tank B. Imhoff tank C. Oxidation pond D. All of these 62. Flexure rigidity is the product of EI A. Shear modulus and moment of inertia B. Young´s modulus and area C. Young´s modulus and moment of inertia D. None of these 63. The amount of seepage in earth Dam is calculated by A. Chezy´s equation B. Darcy equation C. Both A&B D. None of these 64. A foundation is said to be deep if its depth is …………… than its width? A. Less than or equal to B. Greater C. None of above D. All of these 65. If the material rate of an item is unknown, then to whom you may consult? A. Consult to engineer B. Consult surveyor C. Consult owner D. None of these 77 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ANSWER KEY 1 C 26 C 51 C 2 A 27 C 52 D 3 D 28 C 53 B 4 D 29 B 54 A 5 D 30 B 55 B 6 B 31 C 56 C 7 A 32 D 57 B 8 B 33 A 58 A 9 B 34 B 59 B 10 B 35 A 60 B 11 B 36 C 61 C 12 B 37 C 62 C 13 C 38 A 63 B 14 B 39 C 64 B 15 D 40 A 65 A 16 B 41 C 17 C 42 C 18 D 43 A 19 B 44 20 C 45 B 21 D 46 22 B 47 D 23 A 48 A 24 A 49 C 25 B 50 B 78 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT ARCHEOLOGICAL ENGINEER TEST NOTE:  Errors and omissions excepted  Not all statements and options are 100% correct 1. One nautical mile is equal to A. 1.5 mile Mile= 0.85 Nautical Mile B. 1.15 mile Knot = One Nautical Mile/Hour or 1800km/hour C. 0.9 mile 1 Mile =1.6km or 1600km D. 1.25 mile 1 Nautical Mile = 1800km 2. Which of the following is the longest bridge of the world? A. Changhua Kaohsiung bridge B. Danyang-kunshan grand bridge C. Weinan Weihe grand bridge D. Manchac Swamp Bridge 3. Density of steel in……….. lb/ft3 A. 510 7850 kg/cm3 B. 490 78.50 quintal/cm3 C. 480 D. 390 4. The unit weight of reinforced cement concrete? A. 2000 B. 1920 C. 2500 D. 1500 79 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 5. PC III is a A. Detailed estimate B. Progress report C. Annual operation report D. Financial report 6. The law which states that the linear displacement at point A due to a unit load at a point B is equal in magnitude to the linear displacement at point B A. Law of conservation of energy B. Betti law Brinell's law is a principle in materials science that relates to C. Brinell law the hardness of materials. It states that the hardness of a D. None of these material is proportional to the square root of the load used to indent the material. 7. The stone pieces used for the backing up or filling the interstices in stone masonry structure A. Ballast B. Chips C. Filler D. Spalls 8. The wake A. Always occur before a separation point B. Always occur after separation point in boundary layer C. Is a region of high pressure intensity D. None of these 9. A low wall built out into the sea more or less perpendicular or the coast line to resist the travel of sand and shingle along a beach is called A. Break water B. Break wall A, B, C are parallel to coast line C. groins 80 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT D. shore wall 10. On structure the loads are broadly classified as A. 1 B. 2 Live laod, Dead Load, Environmental Load - Recommended Book BPSC C. 3 D. 4 11. Technical sanctions applied on the project A. After administration approval B. Before execution C. After Surveying D. None of these 12. The maximum pressure of foundation (psf) in sandy gravel soil BPSC Recommended Book Question A. 2000 Crystalline - 12000psf Sedimentary or folliated - 4000 psi B. 3000 Sandy Gravel - 3000 Psf Sand, silty sand, silty gravel, C. 4000 clayey Sand, clayey gravel - 2000 PSF D. 5000 Clay, Sandy clay, sandy silt, calyey soil - 1500 psf 13. The flow is said to be stream line when A. No drag produced B. Laminar flow surrounding it C. Flow should be on steam path D. All of these 14. The minimum concrete cover provided in Reinforced concrete structure A. 7 mm B. 5 mm C. 6 mm D. 8 mm 15. Minimum diameter of waste water pipe used is 81 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. 6 in B. 4 in 6inch =15cm C. 12 in D. 9 in 16. When a canal and a drainage approach each other at the same level, the structure so provided, is A. An aqueduct B. a syphon C. a level crossing D. Inlet and outlet 17. Moving deep to the core of earth, temperature changes per kilometer is A. 20 30 centigrade per km ---Geology Book B. 40 C. 50 D. 60 18. The waste disposal facility where wastes are put in the ground and covered with layer of soil plastic in permanently is A. Landfill B. Waste fill C. Dumpsite D. Plume 19. The vector quantity when multiply and divide with the scalar quantity A. Changes it magnitude Change both, Scalar may be negative ( Mechanics Book BPSC B. Changes its direction Recommended C. Changes both magnitude and direction D. Changes the direction but not magnitude 20. Absorption of compact sandstone according to ASTM code is 82 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. 2.0% B. 0.5% C. 2.5% D. 0.9% 21. In the design analysis of structure the Cartesian coordinate system used A. Two B. Three C. One 22. The support of timber and concrete support of sloping side is A. Purlin B. Rafter C. Trimmer D. Stringer 23. If the whole circle bearing of a line is 180°, its reduced bearing is A. S 0° E B. S 0°W C. S D. N 24. The smaller horizontal angle between the true meridian and a survey line is known A. Declination B. Azimuth C. Bearing D. Dip 25. If the resistance of earth pressure H is included in the design, together with dead load D and live load L the required strength I shall be at least equal to 83 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. 1.2D + 1.7L+1.2H B. 1.4D + 1.7L+1.2H C. 1.2D + 1.6L+1.6H D. 1.4D + 1.5L+1.2H 26. Dummy activity is incorporated in A. CPM B. PERT C. Both A&B D. None of these 27. Completion of work in CPM is A. Event B. Node C. Connector D. All of these 28. After approval of PC I _________ is advertised in the newspaper A. NIT B. Bidding document B and C are not advertised in. Newspaper RFP- Roequest for proposal C. RFP D. None of these 29. DWV stands for Recommended Book A. Drain water vent B. Drain waste vent C. Design water vent D. Design waste ventilation 30. 30. A small opening whose purpose is to permit drainage of water that accumulates inside a building component or assembly 84 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. Sink hole B. Weep hole Recommended Book C. Dewatering D. None of these 31. What is the name of Quetta Taftan road? A. N10 A- Karachi Gawadar B. N40 N25 - Khi to Chammam C. N20 D. N15 32. Slenderness ratio of long column is A. Greater than 32 B. Greater than 80 C. Greater than 100 D. Greater than 120 33.BBuckling load of short column as compare to long column is A. High B. Low C. Same Buckling depends upon slenderness Ratio 34. Thickness of premix carpet road is 2cm, if the length of the road is 1Km and width is 7m, for the same thickness of road 2cm the rate is Rs.8 sq.m then what will be the rate for given road? A. 56000 B. 560 C. 5600000 D. None 35. What is the suitable slump used for building and arches works? BN Datta Book ( Estimation and costing A. 2.5 to 5cm B. 5 to 10cm A- Road, Dams, Precast, foundation 85 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT C. 10 to 15cm D. 10 t0 20cm C- RCC works, Slab, Beams, Columns 36. BOD of drinking water is A. Nill B. 2 C. 3 D. 5 37. The corrosive resistance agent used in paints is A. White lead B. Red lead C. Ferrous Sulphate D. Zinc white 38. Steel is manufactured by A. Shingling B. Pudding C. Bessemer D. Refining 39. Failure of the stability of slopes, generally occurs along A. Slip plan B. A horizontal surface C. Curved surface D. All of these 40. Which of the following is not the assumption of Rankine earth pressure A. Soil mass is homogenous and semi infinite B. The soil is dry and cohesion less C. Ground surface is plane 86 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT D. The back of the retaining wall is rough and non-homogenous Back of wall is smooth and homogeneous 41. If the specifications are not available then percentage of column will be taken as Estimation and costing book (BN Datta) A. 1 to 2% Foundation /Footing- 0.5 to 0.8% B. 2 to 4% Slab, Lintel - 0.7% to 10% C. 2 to 3% Beam. - 1-2% D. 1 to 5% Column - 1 to 5% 42. The compressive strength of S type mortar after 28 days Recommended Book A. 500Psi M - 2500 Psi B. 2000Psi S - 1750-1800 Psi C. 1750Psi N - 750 Psi D. 750Psi O - 350 PSI 43. Ageing of fluid carrying pipe A. Absolute roughness decrease with time B. Absolute roughness increase linearly with time C. Friction factor increase linearly with time D. Absolute roughness increases parabolically with time. 44. Truss used for shortest span is A. Fan truss B. Pratt truss A- Longer C. Scissors truss B and C -- Medium span of 18 to 30m D. Warren truss Source structure Analysis Book 45. The loss of stress in stressed material held at constant length is called A. Relaxation RCC Book ( Recommended BPSC) B. Expansion 87 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT C. Buckling D. Fatigue 46. The number of unknown reaction in rigid frame? A. 2 B. 3 EFx, EFy, EMoment=0 C. 1 D. 5 47. The rail sections, having their head and foot of same dimensions, are known as A. Double headed B. Bull headed C. Flat footed D. None of these 48. The exterior angle between outer faces of a wall, is known as A. Turn B. Junction C. Quoin D. All the above 49. The proportion used in DPC is A. 1:2:4 Estimation Book B. 1:4:8 2% or 1kg per bag of cement C. 1:1 :3 1 of impermo or water sealing materials is used 2 Sand - 5mm size, stone aggregate - 20mm 1 D. 1:1 :2 Mixing - by turning mixture 3 times (if by hand) 2 50. The process of making the back ground rough, before plastering, is A. Dubbing Removeing hollow spaces - A B. Hacking C - Natural swelling of plaster C. Blistering 88 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT D. Peeling 51. In argillaceous rock ______ predominates A. Silica B. Calcium C. Alumina D. None 52. A beam that spans across the slope of a steep roof is A. Rafter B. Corbel C. Purlin D. Frieze 53. _________ is the value of property or structures become less by its becoming out of date in structure in design B - Value of material at end not dismantled (if A. Obsolescence dismantled then known as Scrap value) B. Salvage value C. Relatable value C-Net letting value obtained from deduction of yearly D. Annuity repair cost from gross cost D- Annual payment for repayment of capital Amount invested by Party 54. Reciprocating pumps works on the principle by drawing ______ into the cylinder A. Liquid B. Pressure C. Heat D. Electricity Sanfoundary - 54,55 55. The cylinder of reciprocating chamber is constructed by A. Cast iron B. Steel C. Aluminum D. Copper 89 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT 56. Impulse is called ________ × time A. Force B. Momentum C. Couple D. Moment of inertia 57. Centroid of triangle X (with the base b) is A. 2h/3 B. b/3 C. h/2 D. h/3 58. In cement mortar the fineness modulus of sand is A. 5 B. 9 Estimation book - C. 12 Sand - 5mm D. 7 Stone aggregate - 20mm 59. A control volume refers to A. A fixed region in space B. An isolated system C. A closed system D. Region of specified mass 60. The ratio of shearing stress to the shearing strain within elastic limit is known as A. Modulus of rigidity B. Shear modulus of elasticity C. Bulk modulus of elasticity D. Tangent modulus of elasticity 61. Pick up the correct proportions of chemical ingredients of cement 90 | P a g e 03120003904  ENGR. ZOHAIB SHOKAT A. Lime : Silica : Alumina : Iron oxide : 60 : 25 : 6 : 3 B. Lime : Silica : Alumina : Iron oxide : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3 C. Lime : Silica : Alumina : Iron oxide : 50 : 40 : 6 : 4 D. Lime : Silica : Alumina : Iron oxide : 59 : 30 : 3 : 6 62. In fluid flow hydraulic jump is formed A. Below normal depth to above normal depth B. When flow moves from mild to steep slope C. When bed slope changes from steep to milder D. In subcritical flow always 63. When two forces of equal magnitude opposite in direction and acting along parallel straight lines, are separated by the perpendicular distance A. Resultant B. Couple C. Momentum D. Impulse 64. What are the primary factor requirements for a foundation when building or structure constructed on it? A. Soil survey B. Ground condition C. Structural requirement D. Both A&B E. All of the above 65. A vertical-axled rotating machine developed for use on sailing ships to multiply the pulling force of seaman when hauling ropes cables A. Anchors B. Bollards C. Mooring D. capstan 91 | P a g e