SSC JE 2023 Paper II Civil Part 2

Q.21 Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement with respect to the characteristics and design factors of rigid and flexible pavements?

1. The flexible pavement layers may reflect non-recoverable as well as recoverable deformations of the lower layers, including the sub-grade onto the upper layers and also the pavement surface.
2. Rigid pavements do not get deformed to the shape of the supporting layer below it.
3. The lower layers of flexible pavements face stresses of lesser magnitudes as compared to the pavement surface directly under the wheel load.
4. The stresses in rigid pavements are analysed by using the plastic theory, assuming that the pavement is resting over a rigid surface.

Correct Option: 4

Q.23 A solution of resin or resinous substance dissolved in alcohol, turpentine or spirit is called

1. distemper
2. varnish
3. aluminium paint
4. resin paint

Correct Option: 2

SSC JE 2023 Paper II Civil Part 2

Q.24 The gross bearing capacity of a strip footing 1.5 m wide located at a depth of 1.2 m in clay is 420 KN/m2. If the unit weight of the soil is 20 KN/m3, estimate the net bearing capacity in KN/m2 units.

1. 366
2. 400
3. 396
4. 390

Correct Option: 3

Q.25 Identify the behaviour study of soils in which the zero air void unit weight is found.

1. Shear strength test
2. Compaction test
3. Permeability test
4. Consolidation test

Correct Option: 2

Q26 Calculate the limiting moment of resistance in accordance with the limit state design of a singly reinforced rectangular beam whose width is 200 mm and effective depth is 400 mm. Consider that the grade of steel is Fe415 and that of concrete is M20.

1. 75.96 KN-m
2. 96.52 KN-m
3. 88.30 KN-m
4. 69.98 kN-m

Correct Option: 3

Q.27 Identify the type of weld made between two plates shown in the figure below.

1. Lap weld
2. Continuous fillet weld
3. Flat fillet weld
4. Groove weld

Correct Option: 4

SSC JE 2023 Paper II Civil Part 2

Q28. Locate the centroid with respect to base AB of a rectangular section shown in the figure. Consider that a part of the circular section with diameter 150 mm is removed.

1. 112.44 mm
2. 133.68 mm
3. 129.1 mm
4. 1.5.49 mm

Correct Option: 3

SSC JE 2023 Paper II Civil Part 2

Q.29 Consider the following statements with respect to the effects of water logging on agricultural land and identify the correct option.
Statement A: Water logging increases the activity of soil bacteria.
Statement B: Water logging leads to growth of wild flora.

1. Statement B is correct, but statement A is incorrect.
2. Both the statements are correct.
3. Statement A is correct, but statement B is incorrect.
4. Both the statements are incorrect.

Correct Option: 1

Q30. Consider the below statements with respect to hydraulic pumps and identify the correct option.
Assertion (A): Reciprocating pumps are used for lifting oils from deep wells, as it can build up very high pressure.
Reason (R): Discharge capacity of a reciprocating pump is much greater than that of a centrifugal pump.

1. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
3. A is false but R is true.
4. A is true but R is false.

Correct Option: 4

Q.31 Identify the defect in timber, which is NOT caused by seasoning of timber.

1. Checks
2. Warpage
3. Ringall
4. Splitting

Correct Option: 3

SSC JE 2023 Paper II Civil Part 2

Q.33 As per IS soil classification, if the coefficient of uniformity of a soil sample is greater than 6 and the coefficient of curvatures lies between 1 and 3, the soil is classified as

1. SM
2. SW
3. GW
4. GC

Correct Option: 2

SSC JE 2023 Paper II Civil Part 2

Q.34 Select the option that is correct regarding the following two statements, labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R), with respect to permeability of soil.
Assertion (A): Permeability of soil continues to decrease with the increase in dry density of compacted soil.
Reason (R): Soil and water are compressible in nature.

1. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of
2. A is true, but R is false.
3. A is false, but R is true.
4. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Correct Option: 2

Q.35 Read the given statements (S1, S2) pertaining to structural plywood as per IS: 10701 -2012 and select the most appropriate option with respect to the correctness of the statements.
SI: The moisture content of finished plywood boards shall be in the range 5% to 15%.
$2: The tensile strength and compressive strength across the grain shall be greater than that along the grain.

1. S1 is true and S2 is false
2. Both S1 and S2 are true
3. Both S1 and S2 are false
4. S1 is false and S2 is true

Correct Option: 1

Q36. A simple circular curve of radius 600 m is to be set out on field. Calculate the value of versed sine for the curve if the deflection angle (A) = 120°.

1. 300 m
2. 120 m
3. 333.33 m
4. 453.33 m

Correct Option: 1

SSC JE 2023 Paper II Civil Part 2

Q.38 In case of slenderness limits, according to IS 456-2000, the ratio of unsupported length (1) to the least lateral dimension (d) of a column should not exceed a value of

1. 30
2 60
3.75
4. 40

Correct Option: 2

Q.39 Identify the instrument shown in the figure below, which is used for finding the shear strength of soil.

1. Vane shear test apparatus
2. Direct shear test apparatus
3. Tri-axial shear test apparatus
4. Unconfined compression test apparatus

Correct Option: 4

SSC JE 2023 Paper II Civil Part 2

Q.40 Study the given statements (P. Q) pertaining to propagation of sound waves and select the most appropriate option with respect to the correctness of the statements.

P. Sound propagation from one point to another point is governed by Sabines’ formula.

Q. In air, sound propagates as longitudinal waves.

1. Neither P nor Q
2. P only
3. Q only
4. Both P and Q

Correct Option: 3

SSC JE 2023 Paper II Civil Part 2

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