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  1. The difference between the sum of the angles of a plane triangle and the sum of the angles of a spherical triangle is one second when the triangle on the earth surface has an area of about

  2. A.
    105 sq.km.
    B.
    135 sq.km.
    C.
    159 sq.km.
    D.
    195 sq.km.

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  3. Consider the following statements :
    1. The standard penetration test is a reliable method for measuring the relative density of granular soils.
    2. For a sand having the same relative density, N-values remain the same at all depths.
    3. For a sand having the same relative density, N-values are different at different depths.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  4. A.
    1, 2 and 3
    B.
    1 and 2
    C.
    only 3
    D.
    1 and 3

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  5. In a plane table survey, the plane table station position was to be fixed with respect to three reference points. It was found that one of the reference points was not visible due to some obstruction. It was, therefore decided to make use of the other two points only. Which one of the following statements is true regarding the determination of station position ?

  6. A.
    The work can be done faster.
    B.
    Two settings of the plane table will be needed but the work will be accurate.
    C.
    Only one setting of the table is needed, however the work will be less accurate.
    D.
    The work will be less accurate and time consuming.

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  7. Putty is made up of

  8. A.
    white lead and turpentine
    B.
    powdered chalk and raw linseed oil
    C.
    red lead and linseed oil
    D.
    zinc oxide and boiled linseed oil

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  9. Why are weep holes provided at the back of retaining walls ?

  10. A.
    To reduce the active earth pressure on the walls
    B.
    To reduce the build - up of hydrostatic pressure
    C.
    To provide better compaction
    D.
    To increase the passive earth pressure

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  11. For the frame shown in the figure, the distribution factors for members BC and BA at joint B are

  12. A.
    0.4, 0.6
    B.
    0.5, 0.5
    C.
    0.6, 0.4
    D.
    0.7, 0.3

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  13. Force in the member AB of the frame shown in the given figure will be:

  14. A.
    zero
    B.
    W
    C.
    W 2
    D.

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  15. What should be the minimum grade of reinforced concrete in and around sea coast construction?

  16. A.
    M 35
    B.
    M 30
    C.
    M 25
    D.
    M 20

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  17. A sand deposit has a porosity of 1/3 and its specific gravity is 2.5. The critical hydraulic rediant to cause sand boiling in the stratum will be

  18. A.
    1.5
    B.
    1.25
    C.
    1.0
    D.
    0.75

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