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  1. If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a particular length, and the ground is also having a longitudinal slope, the earthwork may be calculated by

  2. A.

     Mid-section formula

    B.

     Trapezoidal formula

    C.

     Prismoidal formula

    D.

     All the above

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  3. Size, capacity and materials need be specified for

  4. A.

     Bib-cocks

    B.

     Stop-cocks

    C.

     Ball valves

    D.

     All the above

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  5. The expected out turn of 12 mm plastering with cement mortar is

  6. A.

     2.5 sq m

    B.

     4.0 sq m

    C.

     6.0 sq m

    D.

     8.0 sq m

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

  8. A.

     Excavation

    B.

     Surface dressing

    C.

     Cutting

    D.

     Surface excavation

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  9. If B is the width of formation, d is the height of the embankment, side slope S : 1, for a highway with no transverse slope, the area of cross-section is

  10. A.

     B + d + Sd

    B.

     Bd + Sd2

    C.

     B × d - Sd1/2

    D.

     ½ (Bd + Sd2)

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  11. The rate of payment is made for 100 cu m (per % cu m) in case of

  12. A.

     Earth work in excavation

    B.

     Rock cutting

    C.

     Excavation in trenches for foundation

    D.

     All the above

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  13. Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds

  14. A.

     2.0 %

    B.

     2.5 %

    C.

     4.0 %

    D.

     5.0 %

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  15. The value of 'A' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is:

  16. A.

     25 cm

    B.

     30 cm

    C.

     40 cm

    D.

     45 cm

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  17. The value of 'C' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is:

  18. A.

     400 mm

    B.

     450 mm

    C.

     500 mm

    D.

     550 mm

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  19. The value of 'B' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is:

  20. A.

     45 cm

    B.

     50 cm

    C.

     30 cm

    D.

     25 cm

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