APSC JE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 3 - Civil Engineering (CE) MCQ

D is the correct option.The Rigveda is the largest of the four Vedas, and many of its verses appear in the other Vedas. ... Brahmin · Kshatriya · Vaishya · Shudra.The first mention of Varna Vaishya is found in the Purusha Suktam verse of the ancient Sanskrit Rig Veda.

In the question, We have to find the common to all three figures which is shown below-

Here, The highlighted area is common to all shapes.

Hence, Option (3) is correct.

• Reckless or rash means "acting or done without considering the possible results".
• Courageous: not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
• Bold: (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
• Daring: causing outrage or surprise by being boldly unconventional.

Hence Correct Answer is Option B

Utkal Diwas, also known as Odisha Day, commemorates the formation of Odisha on April 1, 1936. It signifies the state’s cultural and historical significance, marking the end of a struggle for a separate identity from British colonial rule. Celebrated annually, it showcases Odisha’s rich heritage through festivities, including decorations and cultural displays. The state flag’s colors symbolize Odia pride and unity, highlighting the event’s importance in preserving the region’s traditions and identity.

Given:

x + y + 1 = 0

Concept Used:

(a + b )³ = a³ + b³ + 3ab (a + b)

Calculations:

x + y + 1 = 0

⇒ x + y = -1

Cubing on both sides we get

(x + y)³ = ( -1 )³

⇒ x³ + y³ + 3xy( x + y ) = -1

⇒ x³ + y³ + 3xy ( -1) = -1

∵ x + y = -1

⇒ x³ + y³ - 3xy = -1

∴ required value = -1

Meaning of brief: of short duration; not lasting for long.

Additional Information:

• Meaning of Limited: small or controlled in number, amount, etc.
• Meaning of Small: not large in size, number, amount, etc.
• Meaning of Little: not big; small

A budget constraint represents all the combinations of goods and services that a consumer may purchase given current prices within his or her given income. Consumer theory uses the concepts of a budget constraint and a preference map to analyze consumer choices.

The correct answer is 15th July, 1997.

Key Points

• Jhajjar was separated from Rohtak district on 15th July 1997 (officially).
• Jhajjar district was created out of Rohtak district by carving out Jhajjar and Bahadurgarh tahsils on 25th June 1997. 
• During the period of 1991-2001, the following jurisdictional changes were observed.:
  • Bahadurgarh tahsil contained 62 villages and Bahadurgarh Town.
  • Jhajjar tahsil contained 199 villages and two towns, namely, Jhajjar and Beri, and these were part of Rohtak district.
  • Beri tahsil was newly created on 27th July 1995 by transferring 39 villages and Beri Town from Jhajjar tahsil.
  • Bahadurgarh tahsil gained 9 villages from Jhajjar tahsil and lost 2 villages to Rohtak tahsil (Rohtak district).

The logic follows here is:

In a figure:

Middle number = (Top number × bottom number) - (left number × right number) 

In fig 1:

Middle number = (9 × 10) - (7 × 8)

= 90 - 56

= 34

In fig 2:

Middle number = (12 × 8) - (8 × 7)

= 96 - 56

= 40

Similarly,

In fig 3:

Middle number = (11 × 7) - (4 × 9) 

? = 77 - 36

? = 41

Hence, the correct answer is "41".

Epithet: Defamatory/ offensive / abusive words / phrases
epigraph: an Engraved inscription
Soliloquy: A dramatic speech : monologue
Epitaph: words written on a tomb

There are four main agents of erosion. Moving water, wind, gravity, and ice wear away or break up rocks, sediments, and soil from the land's surface. When these materials are deposited or dropped in new places, it is called deposition. Erosion and deposition work together.

• Statement 1 is correct: During the Gupta period, Brahmanism indeed became more prominent, with a significant emphasis on the worship of gods such as Shiva and Vishnu. This shift is reflected in the religious practices and literary compositions of the time, indicating the period's religious orientation.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Contrary to the considerable patronage Brahmanism received, Buddhism did not enjoy the same level of royal support during the Gupta era. While the Gupta kings practiced religious tolerance and did not persecute Buddhists or Jains, the focus and patronage shifted more towards Brahmanism, affecting the religious landscape.
• Statement 3 is correct: The Gupta period was marked by the composition of several key religious texts, including the Vishnupurana and the Bhagavad Gita (though the Gita itself is part of the Mahabharata, which reached its final form during this era). These texts played a crucial role in shaping Hindu philosophy and religious practices, reflecting the era's intellectual and spiritual achievements.

The given sentence is in active form of simple past tense. The structures for active/passive voices are:

Active: Subject + verb (IInd form) + object...

Passive: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...

The question statement is in simple past tense, so the converted statement too should be in the same.

This eliminates options (b) & (c).

Out of options (a) and (d), the latter has ambiguities in the meaning.

So, the correct response is option (a).

As we know that ,
Rampant is widespread, something that can’t be controlled or kept in limits, furious is angry and restrained is controlled, kept in limits.
Hence , Restrained is opposite word of Rampant . 

The correct answer is Refrigerators.

Important Points

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are nontoxic, nonflammable chemicals containing atoms of carbon, chlorine, and fluorine. Mostly used in the manufacture of aerosol sprays, blowing agents for foams and packing materials, as solvents, and as refrigerants.
• Chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs are strong ozone-depleting substances. They are widely used in Refrigerator, Air conditioner.
• How they affect the environment:
  • They remain in the atmosphere for a long period of time 
  • They enter the stratosphere from the troposphere, disintegrating slowly by the action of UV radiation and thus releasing Chlorine(Cl) radicals which cause Ozone depletion.
  • One Chlorine atom has the capability to destroy over 4000 molecules of Ozone(O₃) in one month.
• Montreal Protocol-1987
  • The Montreal Protocol is the most effective international environmental treaty to phase out the Ozone Depleting Substances from the atmosphere.
  • Came into force in 1989.
  • It successfully curbed the 98% production of chlorofluorocarbons.
• Kigali Agreement-2016
  • It is an amendment to the Montreal protocol
• Paris Agreement-2015
  • It is an international agreement to combat climate change. 

The correct answer is Kurukshetra.

The correct answer is Saraswati.

• Saraswati river has been linked closely to Vedic civilization.
• It is now extinct and known as the ‘disappeared’ river.
• The government of Haryana is planning to revive lost Saraswati by pumping groundwater and borrowing water from the Yamuna river.
• Chautang, Drishtawati, Dohan and Krishnawati are facing near extinction like Saraswati.

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• The first figure shows the early Vedic course of the river while the second figure shows the current situation.

The correct option is B.
 Saurashtra — Junagarh

Hence, the person does not satisfy all the conditions.

- A population pyramid with a high birth rate and low death rate will have a wide base, indicating a large number of young people.
- The pyramid will not narrow rapidly towards the top because a low death rate implies more people are surviving to older ages.
- Therefore, the correct answer is B: "Not narrow rapidly towards the top," as the pyramid will have a fairly broad shape throughout, indicating a growing population with many young individuals.

The International Day of Older Persons is celebrated on October 1st every year. It is a day to recognize the contributions of older persons and to examine issues that affect their lives. The theme for the International Day of Older Persons in 2023 is "Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World." This theme highlights the resilience of older persons in the face of challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and conflict.

The Varuna naval exercise is a biennial exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy. The 21st edition of the exercise, Varuna-23, was held in the Arabian Sea in September 2023. Phase II of the exercise was held from September 6 to 9, 2023.

• Waste is unusable material. Waste comes in many forms.
• Waste can be categorized as:
  • solid waste (vegetable peels, trash cans and other such municipal waste),
  • liquid waste (water discharge from industries, harmful runoff from fields etc),
  • and gaseous waste (harmful gases released from industries).

Key Points

Solid waste management is one important challenge of urban bodies. It can be achieved by following the 5 R's of waste management which are:

Refuse:

• Refuse the usage of non-biodegradable products as much as possible.
• Example: Refuse using plastic bags and using jute bags or cloth bags.

Reduce: 

• If users cannot be refused completely, reduce the amount of consumption.
• Example: Reducing the use of single-use plastics.

Reuse:

• As much as possible try to use a substance for as long as and in as many ways as possible.
• Example: Reuse wrapping paper, plastic bags, boxes.

Repurpose:

• For every item that can't be refused, reduced, or reused, try repurposing it.
• Example: try using wasted printer paper for scrap paper, cardboard boxes for storing supplies, binder clips to hold power cords

Recycle:  

• Recycling is the most environmentally friendly waste disposal method, which means collecting waste and produce a new product from it.
• Example: recycling of glass can be made to produce new glass jars and bottles or tiles.

Important Points

Plastic bags:

• A plastic bag should be avoided because it is harmful to the environment and is difficult to degrade.
• If one cannot avoid the use of plastic bags they must reuse, repurpose or recycle plastic bags.

​Thus, the incorrect match is Plastic bags: Landfill

Additional Information

Composting:

• Due to a lack of adequate space for landfills, biodegradable yard waste is allowed to decompose in a medium designed for the purpose.
• Only biodegradable waste materials are used in composting. Example: kitchen waste
• Good quality environmentally friendly manure is formed from the compost and can be used for agricultural purposes.
• It is the only sustainable means of waste disposal.​

Landfill:

• Landfill refers to the disposal of waste material by burying it.
• It is an extended storage area for non-biodegradable waste.
• Landfills may lead to contamination from the waste entering the area surrounding by soil and water and it also causes odour and pests.

Concept:

Nuclear reactor:

• It is a device in which a nuclear reaction is initiated, maintained, and controlled.
• It works on the principle of controlled chain reaction and provides energy at a constant rate.

Explanation:

• Nuclear Fuel: It is a fissionable material to be used for the fission process to take place. Therefore option 1 is correct.
• Commonly used fuels in a nuclear reactor are U233, Enriched U235, Pu239 etc. 
• Generally, uranium oxide pellets are inserted end to end into long hollow metal tubes constituting the fuel rods.
• When slow neutrons interact with the fuel, the fission starts, and the energy is released. 

Additional Information

• The moderator's function is to slow down the fast-moving secondary neutrons produced during the fission.
  • The material of the moderator should be light and it should not absorb neutrons.
  • Usually, heavy water, graphite, deuterium, and paraffin, etc. can act as moderators.
• Controller: These are made with neutron-absorbing material such as cadmium, hafnium or boron, and are inserted or withdrawn from the core to control the rate of reaction, or to halt it. 
• Lubricant: Lubricant has shown that it is possible to produce materials capable of lubricating some reactor components.
  • In order to further the development of such lubricants, the U.K.A.E.A. and the nuclear manufacturing groups have co-operated in providing lubricant manufacturers.

P sits to the immediate left of S.

Hence, option A is correct.

• Definition: Barids were the news reporters and secret spies during the Sultanate period.



• Role: They were responsible for gathering information, reporting news to the authorities, and acting as secret agents to collect intelligence.



• Importance: Barids played a crucial role in maintaining communication and surveillance in the Sultanate administration.



• Duties: Their duties included delivering messages, monitoring activities, and providing valuable information to the rulers.



• Significance: Barids helped in ensuring the security and stability of the Sultanate by keeping the rulers informed about internal and external threats.

Utility, in economics, refers to the usefulness or enjoyment a consumer can get from a service or good. Marginal utility is the utility gained by consuming an additional unit of a service or good.

Q, R, S, T, U, and V are seated in a straight line facing North.

i) S is second to the right of T.

ii) T is second to the right of Q.

iii) R is to the immediate left of Q

iv) R is to the immediate left of Q and is second to the left of V.

Thus we can see Q is sitting Fourth to the left of S.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The following rights make sure each individual has equal rights and freedom to exercise their rights.