Sub-Engineer Mock Test of 50 Past Question #95

1. The accuracy of measurement in chain surveying, does not depend upon

2. The zero of the graduated circle of a prismatic compass is located at

3. Accuracy of ‘fix’ by two point problem, is

4. The rise and fall method of reduction of levels, provides a check on

5. Pegmatite is a/an

6. In a mortar, the binding material is

7. The minimum compressive strength of second class bricks should be

8. The rock generally used for roofing, is

9. At yield point of a test piece, the material

10. A simply supported beam which carries a uniformly distributed load has two equal overhangs. To have maximum B.M. produced in the beam least possible, the ratio of the length of the overhang to the total length of the beam, is

11. Along the principal plane subjected to maximum principal stress

12. The unit of the viscosity is

13. For a most economical rectangular channel,the hydraulic mean depth, is equal to

14. An independent mass of a fluid does not posses

15. Through a point in a loaded soil mass, there exists n typical planes mutually orthogonal on which the stress is wholly normal and no shear stress acts, if n is

16. The density of soil can be increased

17. The weight of reinforced concrete, is generally taken as

18. Lapped splices in tensile reinforcement are generally not used for bars of size larger than

19. The toe projection of foundation slabs is taken

20. Distribution reinforcement in a simply supported slab, is provided to distribute

21. The inner section of a cavity wall, is generally known as

22. The alignment of a cross joint along the plumb line is

23. Specified compressive strength of concrete is obtained from cube tests at the end of

24. Gypsum is added for

25. Suction lift of a pump depends upon

26. The nitrate concentration in domestic water supplies, is generally limited to

27. Which one of the following tests is used for testing sewer pipes:

28. The first stage of neutral process of sludge digestion, is

29. The length and width of a meander and also the width of the river, vary roughly as

30. The Lacey’s regime velocity is proportional to

31. For the stability of a structure against seepage pressure according to Khosla’s creep theory, the critical gradient is

32. In case of cement concrete pavements, pick up the incorrect statement

33. Side drains on both sides of a hill road, are essential when the road is

34. The best compromise between the increase of the length of a highway and reduction in its load carrying capacity, is the ruling gradient

35. The following item of earth work is not measured separately

36. The minimum width of a septic tank is taken

37. The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width and 10 sq.m in plane area with a depth not exceeding 30 cm, is termed as

38. If t is the duration of an activity, t1 is the latest finish possible moment of its preceding activity and t2 is the earliest start possible moment, the independent float of the activity is

39. The most popular type of organisation used for Civil Engineering Constructions, is

40. The first stage of a construction, is

41. Pre-tender stage requires

42. Two single runways may be arranged so as to have

43. Pick up the component not applicable to aeroplanes

44. Compression index of a soil helps to determine

45. ‘Air binding’ may occur in

46. Presence of nitrogen in waste water sample is due to the decomposition of

47. What is the value of camber rate that should be provided in case of WBM pavement surface in an area of heavy rainfall ?

48. In the design of storm sewers, time of concentration relevant of determine the

49. Sheep-foot rollers are recommended for compacting

50. What is the time by which the completion of an activity can be delayed without affecting the start of succeeding activities, called ?