SSC JE 10 Oct 2023 PAPER I Civil Shift 1 Part 8

Q.78 As per IS 456:2000, in the case of columns of minimum dimension of 200 mm or under, whose reinforcing bars do NOT exceed 12 mm, the nominal cover used is _____.

1. 50 mm
2. 25 mm
3. 20 mm
4. 40 mm

Correct Option: 2

SSC JE 10 Oct 2023 PAPER I Civil Shift 1 Part 8

Q.80 Which of the following methods is used for measuring earthwork?

1. The area shall be worked out to nearest to 0.02 m2
2. Volume shall be worked out to nearest to 0.02 m3
3. Area and volume shall be nearest worked out to 0.01 m2 and 0.01 m3
4. Area and volume shall be worked out to nearest to 0.03 m and 0.03 m

Correct Option: 3

Q.81 In general shear failure, continuous failure is developed between _____.

1. foundation and ground surface
2. soil and failure surface
3. edge of the footing and ground surface
4. ground surface and the footing

Correct Option: 3

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Q.82 Calculate the capital value of a building whose rent is ₹10,000 per annum, inclusive of all taxes. Outgoings are 18% of the gross rent, and the expected rate of return is 9% with a 60-year life of the building.

1. ₹1,01,000
2. ₹75,000
3. ₹81,000
4. ₹91,111

Correct Option: 4

Q.83 Venturi meter is an application of Bernoulli’s equation. Its basic principle also depends on the Bernoulli equation, which is ____________.

1. pressure within the fluid increases and velocity of moving fluid increase
2. velocity of a moving fluid increases and the pressure within the fluid decreases
3. both velocity of moving fluid and pressure within fluid increases
4. both velocity of moving fluid and pressure within fluid constant

Correct Option: 2

Q.84 The length of the horizontal transition curve based on the allowable rate change of centrifugal acceleration is 48 m, and based on the rate of introduction of super-elevation is 40 m, and based on the empirical formula, recommended by IRC is 45 m. What will be the shift in the transition curve? Take the radius of the curve as 200 m.

1. 3.68 m
2. 0.33 m
3. 0.42 m
4. 0.48 m

Correct Option: 4

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Q.85 The optimum water content (OWC) is the moisture content at which the soil attains ______.

1. fully saturated density
2. minimum dry density
3. maximum water content
4. maximum dry density

Correct Option: 4

Q.87 For a closed traverse, the sum of latitudes is 4 m and the sum of departures is 3 m. The closing error for the traverse would be:

1. 3 m
2. 4 m
3. 5 m
4. 7 m

Correct Option: 3

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Q.88 A revised estimate is prepared:

1. when there is material deviation of structured nature
2. when the sanctioned estimate is likely to exceed more than 5%, with important structural alterations
3. when the sanctioned estimate is likely to exceed more than 5%, without structural alteration
4. when the expenditure of the work exceeds 20% of the administrative approval

Correct Option: 3

Q.89 Which of the following types of pumps can give discharge even at a high pressure?

1. Mono-block pumps
2. Multistage pumps
3. Single-stage pumps
4. Rotary pumps

Correct Option: 4

Q.90 As per IS 800: 2007, which of the following statements is correct regarding the maximum slenderness ratio?

1. The maximum slenderness ratio of a member carrying compressive loads resulting from dead load and imposed loads should not exceed 200.
2. The maximum slenderness ratio of a member carrying compressive loads resulting from dead load and imposed loads should not exceed 180.
3. The maximum slenderness ratio of a member carrying compressive loads resulting from dead load and imposed loads should not exceed 250.
4. The maximum slenderness ratio of a member carrying compressive loads resulting from dead load and imposed loads should not exceed 350.

Correct Option: 2

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Q.91 After compacting the subgrade, by suitable methods, the tests to ensure that the desired compaction has been achieved is/are:

1. compaction test and triaxial shear test
2. moisture content and field density determination test
3. consolidation test
4. direct shear test

Correct Option: 2

Q.93 Select the correct option for the given statements.Statement 1: Laminates are the products made by bonding together two or more layers of materials.Statement 2: High-pressure decorative laminates are pasted on plywood sheets, which are used for large areas like cabinets, wide door shutters, tables, etc.

1. Both statement 1 and statement 2 are false
2. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
3. Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true
4. Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true

Correct Option: 3

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Q.94 Which of the following options is NOT considered as a component of the 3R principles of municipal solid waste management?

1. Reuse
2. Recycle
3. Reduce
4. Recover

Correct Option: 4

Q.95 A trapezoidal section is of depth ‘y’, base ‘B’ and side slope ‘Z’. Find the wetted perimeter of the trapezoidal section.

1. 2y(1 + Z2)1/2
2. y(1 + Z2)1/2
3. B + y(1 + Z2)1/2
4. B + 2y(1 + Z2)1/2

Correct Option: 4

Q.96 During a levelling survey, the backsight of A was found greater than the foresight reading at point B. Which of the following is correct?

1. Elevation of B is more than that of A.
2. Height of instrument is required to know which point is higher.
3. Either A or B can have higher elevation.
4. Elevation of A is more than that of B.

Correct Option: 1

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Q.98 Soon before the passing of the Air Pollution Control Act, 1981 in India, an institute called NEERI had conducted a survey of the prevailing air quality in 9 major cities of India. Which of the following cities had SO2 concentration exceeding the maximum tolerable value of 80 μg/m3 ?

1. Kolkata
2. Ahmedabad
3. New Delhi
4. Hyderabad

Correct Option: 1

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Q.99 Experimental water absorption tests are done on fine aggregates to find the:(i) Water holding capacity(ii) Strength of material(iii) Quality of material(iv) Shape of aggregates

1. (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
2. Only (i)
3. Both (i) and (ii)
4. Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

Correct Option: 4

Q.100 Which of the following statements regarding characteristics of contour lines is INCORRECT?

1. Contour lines of different elevations cannot cross each other.
2. Contour lines of different elevations can unite to form one line only in the case of vertical cliff.
3. Contour lines of different elevations cannot intersect.
4. Contour lines close to one another indicate a steep slope.

Correct Option: 3

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