Booklet Serial No. : 1045 DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO TEST BOOKLET SERIES TEST BOOKLET AE(C)-PWD/2015 Time Allowed > 2 Hours} (Maximum Marks : 100 a, 10, Al questions carry equal marks. INSTRUCTIONS hnmediately after the commencement of the examination, you should check that test booklet does not have any unprinted or torn or missing pages or items, etc. If so, get it replaced by @ complete test booklet. Encode clearly the test booklet series A, B,C or ID as the case may be in the appropriate place in the answer-sheet. Write your Roll Number anly in the box provided alongside. Do not write anything else on the Test Booklet ‘This Test Booklet contains 100 items (questions), Each item comprises four renponses (aniswers). Choose only one fexponse for each item which you consider the best. 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Your total marks will depend only on the number of cotrect responses marked by jou in the Answer Sheet There will be 10 nugutive marking, ‘Before you proceed to mark responses in the Answer Sheet fill in the particulars in the front portion of the Answer Sheet as per the instructions sent to you, ‘After you have completed the test, hand over the Answer Sheet only, to the Invigilator. DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO Pra‘Time Allowed 1 2 ‘Hours| Le 6. AB(C)-PWH20 lo 2 Ag(C)-PWDIZOLS The volumetric modules of elmsticity called + (A) bulk modulut ) 4G) proof mnedulus (O) mone uf these tha upper bound of Palsson’s rate for Ga anitnteople materiel maar Fes (A) between 0.3 and 05. (B) between 05 and LO (ey. 0.8 (D) above £0 Rar jaa metiber whieh is subjected 1+ fA) axial poll (f) axial compression (G) eecentric pull (D) none of thers The factor of safety under dynamic iading, as compared to faster of = fety ander stare loading is + (A) more (B) equal (O} lesa ) none of these The efass-scction of a shalt is + (A) aolid civeular only (By square only (C) hollow sicculat only (P) all of these10, Impact test enables one to estimate the property of : (A) hardness (B) toughness (C) strongth _ D) creep Mohr stress circle diagram agrees with the analytical solution = (A) approximately (B) exactly (C) partially (D) all of these The ‘rail’ of Indian Railways ia the example of : (A) boam on elustic foundation {F)_ continuous beam (C) overhanging beam (D) semi-cantilever beam Consideration of shear centre’ ia important for béama at: (A) thin sections {B) aeroplanes (C) angle sections (BD) all ef these A continuous beam Js deemed as ‘deo when ratio of span T and ‘LY is : (A) less than 2.5 (B) less than 1.0 (CG) more than 3.0 (OD) more than 5.0 AE(C)-PWH2015—A 3 P.T.O.al 42 ‘The ends of vertical etirrups are anchored in : (A) compression zone {B) toneile zone (CY neuttal asis D) none of these The value of bond sttess for bars in compression, as compared to value of bond stress for bars intension should be : (A) deercaged by 25% (B) kept equal {C) increased hy 25%, (DB) deereased by 10° The depth of a T-beam as balanced section is based on the svsumption that + (Ad NA. les in the rib (B) Compression taken by conereis nrea in the +b neglected ( Both of the abjve (2) None of the above The torsion! offect is congidernble in case of + fA) Leberm (B) 'T-beam. {C) Beam sround stair {D} Both (A) and (0) Maximum spacing for shivr reinforcement measured along axis of a member should nod excced for vertical stirrups by : UA) 0.7 5el (By @ C) L.25d My. bet AB(C)-PWD2015— A a16. 18. AE(C)-PWD/2015—A. A cireutar bunker and conical dome have a sing beam at their junction. The ting beam is designed for = (Aj hoop tension (B) hope compression (0). meridional tension (D) none of these The meee nature loads are ; {Al carthquake load (B) wind load (C} both (A) and (B) 2 _ (DI none of these In ultimate strength design, the internal lead is increased by - (A) load factor (B) factor af safoty (C) limiting factor ()- all of these Buckling of top flange in plate girder is prevented by : (A) lateral stiffener (B) longitudinal stiffener (C) shear stiffener (D) none of these A plate girder is : (A) built-up beam (B). beam-column (C) built-up column (D) none of these ETO.at. 22. 23. Number of web plate ertployed in box-type plate girder may be : (A) only 4 (B) zero (C) 2 or more (D) none of these [f-inerease in length ef a member in a truss due to rise in temperature causes. no change in the support reactions, then the truss is called : (A) Warren truss (B) Determinate truss (CG) Unstable truss (D) Indeterminate structure The maximum number of unknown forces can be determined in 2 concurrent coplanar force system under equilibrium is : (A) zero (B) 2 «) 3 iD) 6 For o eantilover beam of length ‘L’ carrying a u.d.l. w per unit length, the deflection at the free end is given by : wi! aa B) wit wld ©) oar ©) soa AB(C)-PWD/Z015—A 626. ARC JE a cantilever beam of Jongth [ and flexural rigidity EI is carrying a concentrated luad P at the free end, the total strain energy will be : PL ta B) 8) SET : pie «c (Od lomt Clockwise moment M are acting at both the ends of = cniform = supported beam. The ratio of slope at the end to the slepe at centre will be = Al OG (B) 2 oe in 8 Ifa moment M ie appliud to the hinged end ofa prismatic propped cansiimer then the moment at the fixed end will be : . M ‘Al M Ba > M M @ > mF PWDILIS—A 7 PTO28. The ares of ane El is equal to siogous column of propped cantilever of length L an d constant wo & » 2 ‘3 PB) ay 3L o & (D) = tinfinity) 39, A three hinged parabolic.arch subjected to uniform lod w per unit horizontal | | | | Jength the maximum bending mement is : wl? wi? (Ay eB > 2 o = D) zero 30, Asymmetric two hinged parabolic arch has span Land rise h. The horizonta, thrust in the arch due to uniformly distributed load w is wi? : wi? (A) aE @ a wi? wi? eu p) We () ah ‘a se AE(C)-PWD/2015—A. 8a1. a2. AE(C)-PWD/2015— The shape of the cable auspended between two pointa is + (A) parabolic 4B) catenary (C) circular (D) dependent upon the leads Accable of span Land central dip ‘d' ig subjected to uniform load, w per unit horizontal length. The horizontal component of tension in the cable is ; wi? wl? (A) “Sd (B) Be wl? wi? {C. 12d ‘D) Tad Euler's hyperbola is the graphical expression between = (A) stress and strain in the column 3 critical stress o,, and flexural rigidity FI (C) critical stress o,, and slenderness ratio = (D) noné of the above ‘The allowable stress in u column can be ineressed by : (A) inereasing the radius of gyration (B) increasing the-eecentricity (C) increasing the slenderness ratio (D) none of the above 2 PTO.a7. A tixoular cing is simply supported on equally spaced calumas and subjected to ud. over entire Tongth. The twisting moment in the beam is maxiovam = (A) at the eelumm eupport (B} at the point of contraflexure (C) at the point where shear force is zero (D) nong of the above Plasticity of soil is the properly by which it regains its original position, wher. the load Js: tA) applied (B) extended (C) pressed @) remaved The ratio of volame of voids to tetul volume of solid Mass is Known as: (A) Vaid ratio (B) - Porosity (Cr Density (EB) Specific gravity For soil arise in water-level may reduce : (A) Density (BY Specific gravity (G) Porosity iD} Boaring capacity AE(CLPWD/2015—A. 1039. The property of soil by virtue of which it deforms. rapidly without rupture or volume change rebound ib called (A) Ductility (B) Plasticity (©) Permeability 1. (D) Porosity 40, Sail between soll and clay 3s called + (&) Shale (By) Berd pan (©) Loam D) Silt 4. Saturated day teats for shear strength can bo performed by ‘Trivazial compresaion tost (B) Direet shear test (©) Unconfined compression test D) None of the above 42. The angle of dispersion for column or wall 4s taken as: tA) 20 (By 40 (e) 45 om 80 45, Slope failure through the tne is called ¢ (A) Face failure (fh) Base failore: Toe failure @) Slope failure AR(CLPWD201%—A: ne} PTO.44. & AG. aT, AB. Grillage foundations are provided, when (A) Heavy isolated loads exists (8) Seil is bard (0) Piles axe not possible Do Ratt foundation is mmsuiteble The-eseape of pare water due fo long static load and its compression therefrom is called : (A) Compaction . (By Swelling (0) Consolidation {D) Subsidenea ‘The sainimum centre to centre dis mage between friction piles of Lm diameter is i Ltr ) 2t03 (G) 3w4 D) 45 ‘The piles weed to increase the bewrlng capacity of the soil are called : (A) Friction (BY Floating (0) Compaction DB) Gompression Under-reamed piles are normally + (A) Precast (Bl Bored (@) Driven «) Bunker AWEC-PWIH2015—A 1249. Under certain conditions, the disadvantage of timber piles is ; (A) leas strength (B} lese penetration C) less durability ‘ (Di none of these ‘The Westergaard cquations are used for the analysis of : (A) Clayey soil {B) Stratified soil (C) Sandy. soil {BD} Cohesive soil A wearing surface prepared by laying bituminous concrete is eulled : (A) Sheet asphalt (B) Wearing coat (C) Renewal ovat (Dy Carpet By providing a celing gradient, load carrying capacity is roducad by ; tA) 15% (B) 20% (C) 10% MD) 40% Cross slope given to road surface is called ; (A) Slope (B) Cross slope (©) Gradient (DB) Cross fall AE(C)-PWD/2015—A 12 PFO.‘55, Ae. On billy Yoads, widening on curves is dune : (A) On the inner side (A) On the outer side (CG) More on inner sideand. less on the euler side (D) None of the abowe Crushed ‘be broken stone for Toad construction is culled: (A) Grit (B) Aggregate (©) Ballast t)) Macadam Minimum eamber provided for bituminous surface on hill roads is: (A) 2.0% (A) 2.25% (C) 2.5% (Di 3.0% Ag underground passage for permitting maximum traffic ig called : (A) Road tunnel (B} Tunnel way (G) Subway (D) Under passage The length of curve between straight gnd’ start of eircular curve is known as: (A) Primary length (B) Approach Iength (C) ‘Transition length (0) Nene of these AR(C)-PWD/Z0Lb—A 460. 61 62. The stopping distance of « vehicle is equal te (A) Jag distance (R) braking distance (@) gum of (A) and (B) above (0) difference of (A) and (1) A highway mects @ distiict ruad ona crossing, The vehicle should move through on = (A) district road (B) ‘highway (€) any toad @D) ‘none af these Base line in the layout of a chain survey is! (A): longest main survey (B) checkline (©) ticline (D) none of these Which of the following can be shown ina plun ? (A) coniferous forest 4B) meadow (C) swamp (D) all of these Curves of equal depth are’ called : {A} igochores (8) isohypes (G) isobaths (2) isopotentials AB(G)-PWD/2015—A 15 PEO,64. ‘The curvature correction: im levelling is always + (A) negative : (B) positive (CY zero (D} none of these 85. The characteristics of contours are : tA} Certtour line must close itself “(BY ‘These have no sharp turnings (O} Closer drawn contours show stecp slepes (3) All of the above 86. The permanent adjustment of theedelite includes : (A) elimination of parallex (BH) adjustment of telescope (C) adjustment of yertical circle index (2) beth C8) and (C) above 67. ‘Two objects may be visualized simultaneously by a : (A) pantograph 0B) sonometer (Gy sextant {D) planimeter AB(O)-PWD/2015—A 46Fluid continuum is a conéept in whieh : A) fluid ia non-homegeneaus B) fluld density is very low C) ‘full gartiowaens-very closcly paced D) none of the above rital shape of droplets of mereury ig due to : A) high density (8) high surface tension ©) high adhesion (M) low vapour pressure en 8 static liquid is subjected to uniform rotation in a container the free © ageuces 3 shape al: & uone (B) a circular cylinder C) = paraboloid of revolution ) an ellipsoid of revolution Nonmal sevcloration in fluid flow sttmations exists only when : clings are straight and paralicl low is two-dimensional (Cl the streamlines are: curved D} the flow is unsteady AE(C)-PWD2015—A aay P.T.O.72. A stagnation point is 2 poink + (A) where the pressure is zero (RB) where the total energy is zero (@) where the velocity of flow redutes| to zero (Dy where the: tolal energy is maximum 73. The Buckingham-Pi theorem 18 widely used in the dimensional analysis and agpresses the resulting equation in term of (A) the dependent, and independent variables (B) A-dimensionless parameters 1c) (am) dimensionless parameters (D) none of the above 7A, ‘The existence of Houndary layer 1s en accnunt of = (A) fluid density gravitational effect iC) fluid viscosity (D) surface tension 75, For sand beds, the Darey's law in valid if the Reynolds number defined by dO =-— is lessthan? ¥ (Ay 01 @) 1 ic) 1000 a 10 AB(C)-PWDI2015—A Bi77, 78. 79. 80. The thickness of turbulent bomndary layer over a flat plate inereases with, distanes ‘x’ slong the plale more rapidly than in the laminar one. Oiker parameter remaining thé same, it iv proportional to-: tA) x8 @) x 1) ate (Dy x A'streamlined body is defined as a body about which : (A) the flow is laminar (Ri) the flow is along streaiilines (C) the flow separation ig supprosssd (@) the drag is zero , For turbulent flow is smooth pipes, the entrance length i taken ax ; (A) 14 (B) 75 (2) 50 (3) 10 Water hammer is a phenomenon which is enusedl. by (A) Sudden opening off a value in a pipeline 'B) Sudden closure (partial or complete) of a valve in pipeflow (C) Incomprogsibility of fluid (D) ‘The pipe material being elastic Alternate dapths of flow in a channel are ; (A) the-depths at whieh ‘the total energios are samo D) the depths which oecur at the same spedific enengy (C) the depths for the same Specific force (D) the conjugate depths AR(C)-PWDi2015 A 12 PEO,al 82. 83. &4, Which of the following districts in Himachal Pradesh receives highest rainfall ? (A) Kullu (By Mandi (CG) Solan * (D) Kangra Lime stone ig most found in which of the following arcae’in FERS? tA) Hatnirpur (B) Leh and Spiti (C) Bilaspur (BD) Shimla Which of the following districts of ELP. is known for Humus Mountain spelatal soils 7 (A) Kinnaur (B) Chamba (a) Une (Kull Which of the follewing: form the border of HP. ? 1A) Delhi ; (B)° Tibet (C) Gujarat (D) MP: Wool weaving in ILD. is + (A) Small scale industry (B) Cottage industry {CG} Public sector enterprise (D) Gram Panchayat owned industey ARCC}PWD/207 BA 20ST. 88. 30. Ta which of the following years Himachal Pradesh was a centrally administered territory ? (A) 1950 (By) 1961 (C) 1962 (DB) 1955 Thoor is the major danee in » (A) Mizoram (8) Chhattisgarh (G) Tharkhand : (D) Himachal Pradesh Chait Durgasthmi is celebrated in the Shakti Shrines of: (A) Hathkove (BY Kullu (@) Chamba (D)} Paonta Sahih ~ Buffalo fights are the highlight of (A) Ladarcha Fair (B) Sari Fair (GC) Lahaa] Festival (Di Baryali Fair Which of the following recipes of H.P. is not unique 2 (A) BadafPoldu {B) Nasasta (€) Dal Bhati () Sweet Meat AE(C)-PWI¥2015—A, 21 : PTO.oi. 98. 94. a. Whiel: of the following statements about the District Collector is true ? (A) He is the Chief Co-nedinator of district administration. {B) Be is the Chairman of the District ining Committee always. (Cy) Be is the Chairman of the* Metropolitan Area Planning Committee. (D} He is the Chief Executive Olficer of the Zila Parivhad in all the states. Who of the following was the Chairman of the Expenditure Reforms | Commission, 2001 7 (A) LK. Jha (B) KP. Geethakrishnan () TSR. Sebrameniam (m) Raghu Rani Rajan ‘k teader of the House in Parliament is riet available for consultation by the presiding officer of the House on - (A) arrangement of! govetnment: busmens (RB) discusaion on Matters of urgent poblic importance (C) | motion to suspend x member from the services of the House (D) a motion of no-confidence against the government Ministry of Social Justice and Erepowerment denls with the welfare of : (a) SCST/OBC ) Disabled and minorities (@) Senior citizens (D). All of these The first Administrative Reforms Commission was appointed im the year (A) 1962 (B) 1964 (Gp 1866 " (0) 1968 AR(C)-PWDIZ01S—A 2296, Which of the following statements about the election of the President of India is not correct ? (A) Presidential election must be held before the expiry of the term of his affies. (B) Election of the President is held through an electoral college, (C) Election of the President.cannot be held if there are some vacancies in the electoral college: (D) Only « citizen of India can contest election to the office of President. 97. Which of the following is matched correctly 7 (A) Biotechnology Policy — 2001 (By) Industrial Policy — 20038 (C) Horticulture Poliey — 1985 (D) Information Technology Poliey — 1980 98. The location of Peter Mokabe World Cup. Stadium is in : (A) Polokwane, South Africa (B) Damisk, Syria (©) ‘Tehran, Tran (D) Bangkok, Thailand 99. Roger Federer is asseciated with : (A) Volleyball (B) Football (€) Tennis (D) Cricket 100. Akbar was born on ; a 15th October, 1542 (B) 15th December, 1545 (©) 30th January, 1642 (D) 15th September, 1542 AE(C}PWDI2015—8 23 PTO