APSC JE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 8 - Civil Engineering (CE) MCQ

Justification:

• The Mahayana tradition is the largest major Buddhism tradition existing today, with 53.2% practitioners, compared to 35.8% for Theravada and 5.7% for Vajrayana in 2010.

• Mahayana Buddhism spread from India to various South, East and Southeast Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Taiwan, Mongolia, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

• Mahayana Buddhism also spread to other South and Southeast Asian countries, such as Afghanistan, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, the Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Iran and other Central Asian countries Theravada Buddhism or other religions.

The Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front has been the ruling party in Zimbabwe since independence in 1980. The party was led for many years under Robert Mugabe, first as Prime Minister with the Zimbabwe African National Union and then as President from 1987 after the merger with the Zimbabwe African People's Union and retaining the name ZANU–PF, until 2017 when he was removed as leader.

Factors that helped Shivaji in his raids:
1. The gradual decline of the Portuguese power on the western coast:
- The Portuguese had been a dominant force on the western coast, but their power was gradually declining during Shivaji's time.
- This decline weakened their ability to resist Shivaji's raids and allowed him to exploit their weak defenses.
2. The able assistance of Bijapur and Golcunda:
- Shivaji received support from the Sultanates of Bijapur and Golcunda in his raids.
- These Sultanates were rivals of the Mughals and saw Shivaji as a valuable ally against the Mughal Empire.
- Their assistance provided Shivaji with additional resources and manpower, increasing his chances of success in his raids.
3. Mughal preoccupation with the Afghan uprising in the northwest:
- The Mughal Empire was facing a significant challenge in the form of an Afghan uprising in the northwest region.
- This preoccupation with internal conflicts diverted their attention and resources away from dealing with Shivaji's raids.
- Shivaji took advantage of this situation and launched his attacks on the Mughal provinces of Berar, Baglana, and Khandesh.
4. None of these:
- This option is incorrect as there were clear factors that helped Shivaji in his raids, as mentioned above.
In conclusion, the factors that helped Shivaji in his raids include the decline of Portuguese power, assistance from Bijapur and Golcunda, and the Mughal Empire's preoccupation with the Afghan uprising. These factors created favorable conditions for Shivaji to successfully carry out his raids.

Mauna Kea (Hawaii) in the Pacific Ocean is an undersea mountain. It is higher than Mount Everest being 10,205 metres high.

The literal meaning of bash is "strike hard and violently"
He was bashed on his head by street thugs
But the figurative meaning is "to hit someone by speaking or writing harshly about"
In the sentence above, bash refers to its figurative meaning
Hence the answer is C

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a landmark document adopted by the UN that outlines fundamental human rights.

The Indian government aims to set up 'Bharat Park,' a trade zone in the UAE, with showrooms and warehouses to display and store Indian-made goods, facilitating international transactions and showcasing products globally.

The logic follows here is:-

1st and 3rd letters are interchanged.

4th and 6th letters are interchanged.

And 2nd letter is placed as it is.

Similarly,

Hence, the correct answer is "TNMFED".

Trapezoid, Rhombus, and Parallelogram are the 2 dimensional figure.

While;

Prism is a 3-dimensional figure.

Hence, "Prism" is the correct answer.

Important Points

Constituencies called 'wards' are made for the election to:
- Panchayats and municipal bodies: Wards are constituencies that are created for the purpose of electing representatives to the Panchayats and municipal bodies. These local governing bodies play a crucial role in the administration and development of rural and urban areas, respectively.
- Parliament: Constituencies for the election to the Parliament are not called 'wards'. Instead, they are known as parliamentary constituencies.
- State Legislative Assembly: Similarly, constituencies for the election to the State Legislative Assembly are not referred to as 'wards'. They are known as assembly constituencies.
- State Legislative Council: Constituencies for the State Legislative Council, which is the upper house of the State Legislature, are also not called 'wards'. They are known as council constituencies.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D: Panchayats and municipal bodies. Wards are constituencies specifically created for the election of representatives to local governing bodies.

These sound waves make the eardrum vibrate. The eardrum is so sensitive to sound vibrations in the ear canal that it can detect even the faintest sound as well as replicate even the most complex of sound vibration patterns.

Key Points

• There are a variety of sounds in our environment, ranging from faint sounds like birdsong and rustling leaves to louder sounds like music, yelling, and industrial noise. 
• This human hearing range is called the audible range. 
• The human hearing range is a description of the pitches and loudness levels a person can hear before feeling discomfort.
• The human ear has a dynamic range from 0dB (threshold) to 120-130 dB.
• This is true for the middle frequency range (1-2 kHz). For lower or higher frequencies, the dynamic is narrowed.
• However, as shown on this graph, all sounds above 90 dB are damaging the inner ear and even doing irreversible damage above 120 dB. (see " Noise: watch out! Danger !")
• The human auditory field (green) is limited by the threshold curve (bottom) and a curve giving the upper limit of sound perception (top).
• At each frequency, between 20 Hz and 20 kHz, the threshold of our sensitivity is different.
• The best threshold (at around 2 kHz) is close to 0 dB.
• It is also in this middle range of frequencies that the sensation dynamics is the best (120 dB).
• The conversation area (dark green) demonstrates the range of sounds most commonly used in human voice perception; when hearing loss affects this area, communication is altered.

Therefore, based on the above descriptions the faintest detectable noise by a healthy human ear is of 0 decible.

As per the given information;

Hence, Rima is in South direction from her starting point.

The logic followed is:

All the other options except option (3), the the number given are prime number whereas option 3 is a perfect cube. 

Option 1: 47

It is a prime number.

Option 2: 17

It is a prime number.

Option 3: 27

It is a perfect cube of 3.

Option 4: 37

It is a prime number..

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

World Oral Health Day is celebrated annually on March 20 to raise awareness about oral health and its connection to overall well-being. It was first observed on September 12, 2007, which marked the birthday of Dr. Charles Godon, the founder of FDI World Dental Federation. The day aims to highlight the importance of oral hygiene and preventive measures against common oral diseases like cavities, which affect a significant portion of the global population.

The logic follows here is :

Sum of place values of alphabets of the given word = Given number.

MONK → M + O + N + K = 13 + 15 + 14 + 11 = 53.

Similarly,

TUTOR → T + U + T + O + R = 20 + 21 + 20 + 15 + 18 = 94.

Hence, the correct answer is "94".

The correct answer is Sahibi.

Key Points

• River Sahibi originates from Sewar hills.

Additional Information

• Sota-Sabi or Sahibi River
  • There are two branches, the Sahibi branch rises from Sewar hills and the Sota branch rises from the hills of Bairath.
  • The two branches meet at Jalalpur.
  • The river flows in the northern direction through Kotputli tehsil, Bansur, Behror Kishangarh, Mundawar (Rajasthan) Rewari (Haryana) and empties into Najafgarh drain.
  • Sabi basin is bounded in the northwest by Shekhawati River Basin and Ruparail and Banganga
  • River basins in the southeast. The northern boundary is shared administratively with Haryana State.
  • The Basin extends over parts of the Alwar, Jaipur and Sikar districts.
  • The total catchment area of the Sahibi basin is 4607.9 km2.
  • It flows in Rajasthan for a distance of about 157 km before entering Haryana State

International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21^st June every year.

Similarly;

Kargil Victory day is commemorated on 26^th July every year.

Hence, "Kargil Victory Day : 26^th July" is the correct answer.

Important Points

Void ratio (e): 

• Void ratio is usually defined as the ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume of soil solid.

Porosity (n): 

• Porosity is defined as the ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume of the soil.

The relationship between void ratio and porosity are as follows:

 

• These upsurges were like a direct and violent conflict with authority, which had obvious limitations.

• Only the more militant sections could participate. 

• These upsurges were short-lived and were confined to a few urban centres while the general INA agitation reached the remotest villages. Communal unity witnessed was more organizational than unity among the people. 

• Muslim ratings went to the League to seek advice and the rest to the Congress and the Socialists.

In cloning, embryo is transplanted.

Rule of law makes no distinction between any citizen, it gives equal basis to a worker and Prime minister.

Reducing government expenditure is not directly related to solving unemployment. However, increasing investment in infrastructure, encouraging entrepreneurship, and improving the education system can contribute to reducing unemployment by stimulating economic growth, creating job opportunities, and enhancing human capital development.

From the final arrangement, we get “C sits at one of the extreme ends".
Hence, Option D is correct.
References:
O sits 3^rd to the right of N.
One who sits just behind O is to the immediate right of E.
Inferences:
From the above reference, we get the following cases:

References:
B is neither at any of the extreme ends nor sits exactly behind O.
The number of people sitting between C and E, is the same as the number of people sitting between E and B.
Inferences:
From the above reference, we get the following cases:

References:
D doesn’t sit at any of the extreme ends.
P sits on a seat which is exactly ahead of A.
M is not exactly ahead of E.
Inferences:
From the above reference, we get the following cases:
Case 1: Position of D cannot be fixed, thus this case is eliminated.

Case 2: We get the final arrangement as below:

GERMANE - Relevant to a subject under consideration.

1. Responsible: Being accountable or dependable for one's actions or duties.
2. Logical: Following a rational and coherent sequence of reasoning or thought.
3. Possible: Capable of occurring or being achieved under given circumstances.
4. Relevant: Connected or pertinent to the matter at hand; bearing significance or importance to a particular situation or topic.

Option D is correct.

• Statement-I is correct: The shift towards ritualistic practices and the corruption observed within Buddhist monasteries were significant factors in the decline of Buddhism in India. These developments marked a departure from the principles that initially defined Buddhism, leading to disillusionment among followers.
• Statement-II is correct: This deviation from the foundational teachings of simplicity and austerity, which were directly accessible and appealing to the common people, diluted Buddhism's appeal. The religion's increasing complexity and the perceived moral decline among its clergy made it less attractive to its base of support.
• Statement-II directly explains Statement-I by providing the underlying reason for the decline mentioned in Statement-I. The adoption of complex rituals and the loss of ethical standing among the Buddhist community undermined the religion's foundational appeal, directly contributing to its decline.

The Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Science and Research was inaugurated by Amit Shah in Gujarat. This inauguration, attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries, signifies a significant development in advancing medical education and healthcare services in the region.

In 1500, a new Portuguese company, Estado Da India was found by few merchants to trade iin India and other Asian countries. This was a private company.
They had set up the trading stations in India for carrying on business. A governor was appointed in the various stations.
Albuquerque (1509-1515) conquered Goa from Bijapur and in 1511 he concluded a friendly treaty with Krishnadeva Raya.