Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 1

If "DEAN" is written as "NOKX," then "NEED" is written as :

A. NOOX
B. XONO
C. ONOX
D. XOON

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 1

Similarly

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 2

In the given figure, which is not a part of X?

A. 7
B. 180
C. 6, 7 & 9
D. 6 & 9

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 2 6 and 9 are parts of Y.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 3

Which diagram represents the relation between brinjal, meat, vegetables?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 3

Eggplants are vegetables but meat is not vegetables.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 4

From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.

Question Figures:

Answer Figures:

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 4

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 5

Direction: In each of the following questions, select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

Hen: Egg: :Tree:?

A. Root
B. Seed
C. Leaves
D. Fruit

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 5 Just as the hen produces eggs, the tree produces fruits.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 6

Direction: In each of the following questions, select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

QPON : MLKJ : : XWVU : ?

A. PQRS
B. TSRQ
C. SRQP
D. GFED

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 6 Q(+1) P(+1) O(+1) N(+1) M(+1) L (+1) K(+1) J

X(+1) W(+1) V(+1) U(+1) T(+1) S(+1) R(+1) Q

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 7

Direction: In each of the following questions, select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

Man : Autobiography : : Nation : ?

A. People
B. Population
C. Geography
D. History

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 7 Any past events, facts, stories written about any person is known as biography.

Similarly, any past events, facts, and stories about a nation are known as the nation’s history.

Hence, D is the correct option.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 8

Direction: In each of the following questions, select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

5 : 2431 : : 8 : ?

A. 4287
B. 5461
C. 7624
D. 6743

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 8 10 = 5 × 2

Similarly

8 X 2=16

From option B

5+4+6+1=16

So answer=5461

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 9

Direction: In each of the following questions, select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

AB : L : : BC : ?

A. X
B. V
C. Y
D. W

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 9 AB=12

L=12

BC=23

W=23

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 10

Direction: In each of the following questions, select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

72 : 18 : : 56 : ?

A. 24
B. 22
C. 20
D. 16

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 10 7+2=9,9 × 2=18

5+6=11,11 × 2=22

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 11

Direction: In each of the following questions, select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

A. 9/20
B. 20/12
C. 12/20
D. 19/20

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 11 L = 12

S = 19

Similarly

L = 12

T = 20

So

L/T = 20/12

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 12

Direction: In each of the following questions, select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

7 : 48 : : 12 : ?

A. 143
B. 84
C. 121
D. 112

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 12 7=7²=49-1=48

Similarly

12=12²=144-1=143

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 13

Which Venn diagram shows the relation between male, female, and teacher?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 13

If the teacher is both male and female, option D is the correct answer.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 14

Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. more than 10

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 14 The number of triangles in the given figure is 10.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 15

Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

A. 4
B. 5
C. 7
D. more than 7

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 15 The number of triangles in the given figure is more than 7.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 16

If A is used for symbol E, R for A, X for R, S for M, W for T, O for P, E for W, and T for O, then what will be the form for "WARMOTE"?

A. XERSWTAO
B. ERSXIAWO
C. ERXSTWA
D. ESRXWAOT

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 16 W→E

A→R

R→X

M→S

O→T

T→W

E→A

WARMOTE→ERXSTWA

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 17

Which number is opposite to 6?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 1
D. 5

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 17 6 2 1

6 4 3

5 shows everyone, 5 is behind 6

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 18

What is the next number in this series, 1, 2, 6, 24, 120, 720?

A. 280
B. 480
C. 720
D. 1440

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 18 Just Multiply each term in the given sequence with natural numbers. i.e., 1 to infinity ( need of the question is only till 7).

So,

1 x 1 = 1

1 x 2 = 2

2 x 3 = 6

6 x 4 = 24

24 x 5 = 120

120 x 6 = 720

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 19

Which figure will be found after opening the punched folded figure?

Question figure:

Answer figure:

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 19

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 20

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sequence is given in which one term is missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the sequence.

A. 13
B. 18
C. 17
D. 16

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 20 This quadrilateral is the sum of two digits (9 + 8) in reverse.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 21

Raja walks slower than Raghu, and Raghu walks as fast as Guru, and Krishna walks faster than Guru. Who walks the fastest?

A. Raja
B. Raghu
C. Krishna
D. Can't be determined

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 21 The Raja walks slowly, then Raghu and Raghu move like Guru and Krishna walk faster than the Guru. The fastest Krishna walks.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 22

Fill in the blanks with suitable letters.

a _ c _ ba _ ca _ cb

A. abcc
B. acba
C. bcaa
D. bcba

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 22 a a c b b a c c a c c b

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 23

Find the next figure of the following series.

Question Figure

Answer Figure

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 23

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 24

A word is represented by the only set of members given in any one of the alternatives. The set of numbers given in the alternatives is represented by two classes of alphabets as in the two matrices given below. The column and row of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4, and those of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from the matrices can be represented first by its row and then by its column. e.g., 'P' can be represented by 11, 23, etc., and 'R' can be represented by 57, 65, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'MARS.’

A. 89,20,22,79
B. 97,41,33,96
C. 75,13,40,67
D. 66,34,21,56

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 24 75,13,40,67

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 25

Find the missing number from the given table.

A. 10
B. 11
C. 9
D. 8

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 25 Clearly, (1 row) × (second row) × (third row) = 4 row should be the missing number in the first column, 6 × 5 × 4 = 120 in the second column, 6 × 7 × 3 = 126 in the third column. Again,

8×5×x=320

x = 8

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 26

Find the mirror image for the given figure.

Question Figure

A.
B.
C.
D. None of these

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 26

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 27

Find the mirror image for the given figure.

Question Figure

Answer figure

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 27

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 28

Find the odd word/number/letters/number pair from the given alternatives.

A. 100
B. 225
C. 64
D. 625

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 28 All but 64 can be divided by 5.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 29

Find the odd word/number/letters/number pair from the given alternatives.

A. New Delhi
B. Kolkata
C. Chennai
D. Mumbai

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 29 New Delhi is central and capital, while all others are only capitals.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 30

Find the odd word/number/letters/number pair from the given alternatives.

A. SIM
B. USB
C. Modem
D. Disk

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 30 Except for option A, all the other options are used for data transfers.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 31

Find the odd word/number/letters/number pair from the given alternatives.

A. ABT
B. CEN
C. TOS
D. AIO

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 31 Option D has a vowel.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 32

Find the odd word/number/letters/number pair from the given alternatives.

A. Tomato
B. Potato
C. Onion
D. Carrot

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 32 Apart from tomatoes, vegetables are grown in all other lands.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 33

Find the odd word/number/letters/number pair from the given alternatives.

A. Dispur
B. Bangladesh
C. China
D. Pakistan

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 33 Except Dispur, all others are countries.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 34

X is more powerful than Y, and Y is more powerful than Z, P is more powerful than Q, but less than Y. Q is also more powerful than Z. Who is the least powerful?

A. X
B. Z
C. Q
D. P

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 34 X > Y > P > Q > Z

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 35

If '+' stands for 'division'÷ '×' stands for 'addition'+ '-' stands for 'multiplication'× '÷' stands for 'subtraction', then which of the following options is correct?

A.
36 + 6 - 3 x 5 ÷ 3 = 24
B.
36 + 6 + 3 ÷ 2 - 6 = 20
C.
36 ÷ 6 + 3 x 5 = 45
D.
36 - 6 + 3 x 5 ÷ 3 = 74

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 35

We have,

(A) 36 ÷ 6 × 3 + 5 − 3 = 24

⇒ 6 × 3 + 5 − 3 = 24

⇒18 + 5 − 3 = 24

⇒20 = 24(Incorrect)

(B) 36+6÷3−2×6=20

⇒ 36 + 2 − 12 = 20

⇒ 26 = 20 (Incorrect)

(C) 36 − 6 ÷ 3 + 5 = 45

⇒ 36 − 2 + 5 = 45

⇒34 + 5 = 45

⇒39 = 45 (Incorrect)

(D) 36 × 6 ÷ 3 + 5 − 3 = 74

⇒ 36 × 2 + 5 − 3 = 74

⇒72 + 5 − 3 = 74

⇒ 74 = 74 Correct)

Hence the correct answer is option (D)

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 36

Which word cannot be made by the given word.

BRITTANICA

A. ANT
B. ANTARCTICA
C. CAT
D. TRAIN

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 36 ANTARCTICA- Double C occurs in this word but only one C in the given question word. Therefore ANTARCTICA did not constitute this given word.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 37

Which word cannot be made by the given word.

REJUVENATION

A. JUTE
B. NATION
C. REVISION
D. NATIVE

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 37 REJUVENATION - S does not come in this word, and option (C) is S. Hence REVISION is not formed from the given word.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 38

Choose the correct option which completes the series.

ADG, XVT, BEH, WUS, ?

A. VTR
B. CFI
C. DFJ
D. STU

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 38

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 39

Which of the following words will be at third place in the Dictionary?

A. Colloquy
B. Collinear
C. Collegiate
D. Collision

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 39 From the alphabet series-

1.Collegiate

2. Collinear

3.Collision

4. Colloquy

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 40

Find the number of students who got either Chemistry or Biology only as a subject?

A. 30
B. 15
C. 29
D. 22

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 40 22 + 8=30

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 41

Find the number of students in the year 2010?

Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

No. of Students6 15 35 77 143 ?

A.
195
B.
165
C.
238
D.
221

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 41

2*3=6

3*5=15

5*7=35

7*11=77

11*13=143

Thus,

13*17=221

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 42

Which figure will complete the question figure?

Question Figure:

Answer Figure:

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 42

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 43

In the following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.

5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14,

A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 43 The given sequence is a combination of two series

I. 5, 7, 10, 14 and

II. 6, 8, 11, (....)

The pattern in both I and II is + 2, + 3, + 4,....

∴ Missing number = 11 + 4 = 15.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 44

Directions: In the following questions, some statements are given. Conclusions are given after the statements. While studying the statements carefully, consider the conclusions given below. Select the correct conclusion using the codes given below.

Statement:

All teachers are experienced.

Some teachers are unmarried.

Conclusion:

I. Some experienced are unmarried

II. Some unmarried are experienced

A. Only conclusion I is correct
B. Only conclusion II is correct
C. Either I or II or correct
D. Both I and II are correct

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 44

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 45

Arrange the following words as they appear in the dictionary?

1. Chemistry

2. Chamber

3. Cheap

4. Cheerful

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

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 45 Chamber→Cheap→Cheerful→Chemistry

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 46

Raju started his Journey by going 4 km towards the north direction, then 3 km towards the west, and then 8 km south. How far is he from the initial point?

A. 6 km
B. 5 km
C. 7 km
D. 8 km

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 46

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 47

Directions: In the following questions, some statements are given. Conclusions are given after the statements. While studying the statements carefully, consider the conclusions given below. Select the correct conclusion using the codes given below.

Statement:

All students are girls.

No girl is dull.

Conclusion:

I. No boy is in class.

II. No student is dull.

A. Both I and II are correct
B. Neither I nor II is correct
C. Only conclusion I is correct
D. Only conclusion II is correct

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 47

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 48

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sequence is given, in which one term is missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the sequence.

A. 797
B. 808
C. 960
D. 628

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 48 In the first column, 3 X 100 + (5 X 9) x1 = 345 in the second column, 4 X 100 + (3 X 10) x2 = 460 in the third column, missing number = 5 X 100 + (9 X 11) x3 = 797

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 49

If "LEVEL" is written as "MFWFM," then how can we write "VELEL"?

A. WFMMF
B. FMFMW
C. WFMFM
D. WMMFW

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 49 L→M

E→F

V→W

E→F

L→M

Similarly

V→W

E→F

L→M

E→F

L→M

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 50

Question Figures:

Answer Figures:

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 50

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 51

The opportunity cost of a factor of production is-

A. what it is earning is its present use.
B. what it can earn in the long period.
C. what has to be paid to retain it in its present
D. what it can earn in some other use.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 51 what has to be paid to retain it in its present

Opportunity costs in production

The explicit opportunity cost of the factors of production not already owned by a producer is the price that the producer has to pay for them. For instance, if a firm spends $100 on electrical power consumed, its explicit opportunity cost is $100.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 52

Investment multiplier shows the effect of investment on-

A. Employment
B. Savings
C. Income
D. Consumption

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 52 When investment increases by a certain amount, aggregate income increases by a multiple of that investment. Investment multiplier shows a relationship between the initial increment in investment and the resulting increment in national income. It is a measure of change in national income caused by the change in investment.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 53

The climatic zones are classified on the basis of-

A. distance from the equator
B. elevation
C. rainfall
D. distance from the sea

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 53 Climate zones are classified based on rainfall.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 54

King Kharvela was the greatest ruler of the Chedi Dynasty of-

A. Chlamandalam
B. Kalinga
C. Kannauj
D. Purushpur

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 54 Kharvela was the third and greatest emperor of the Chedi dynasty of Kalinga (present-day Odisha). The primary source of information about Kharavela is his famous Hanthigumpha inscription. During his reign, the Chedi dynasty ascended to eminence, which had been subdued since the devastating war with Ashoka.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 55

The curcumin is isolated from-

A. Garlic
B. Turmeric
C. Sunflower
D. Rose flower

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 55 Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), the natural yellow pigment in turmeric, is isolated from the rhizomes of the plant Curcuma longa. Turmeric became an essential spice to mankind when it was observed that the addition of turmeric powder in food preparation preserved its freshness and nutritional value.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 56

Which one of the following is issued by the court in case of illegal detention of a person?

A. Habeas corpus
B. Mandamus
C. Certiorari
D. Quo Warranto

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 56 A writ of habeas corpus (which literally means to "produce the body") is a court order demanding that a public official (such as a warden) deliver an imprisoned individual to the court and show a valid reason for that person's detention. The procedure provides a means for prison inmates, or others acting on their behalf, to dispute the legal basis for confinement. Habeas corpus has deep roots in English common law.

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 57

By which Charter Act, the East India Company's monopoly of trade with China came to an end?

A. Charter Act of 1793
B. Charter Act of 1813
C. Charter Act of 1833
D. Charter Act of 1853

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 57 Charter Acts of 1813 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which renewed the charter issued to the British East India Company and continued the Company's rule in India. However, the Company's commercial monopoly was ended, except for the tea trade and the trade with China.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 58

In the resistance color code, the fourth band, signifies-

A. tolerance level
B. power of ten
C. the total value of resistance
D. the material of the resistor

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 58 Setting Limits. In general use, the tolerance level is used to set an upper limit of how much of something can be tolerated. For example: In environmental science, tolerance levels can refer to the upper and lower limits for a range of factors a particular species can tolerate (e.g., light, temperature, water).

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 59

Sun Labs Java Car uses_____technology to keep your car networked with the world outside.

A. embedded
B. spam
C. smart Screen
D. access point

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 59 The Sun Labs skunkworks have found the use of computers and networks in the car, using Java, Solaris/Linux, and embedded systems. The car track is embedded with real-time Java sensor technology.

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 60

Who is the Chairperson of the National Communication for the protection of Child Rights?

A. Lella Samson
B. Shantha Sinha
C. Mamta Sharma
D. Usha Mehra

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 60 Shantha Sinha is the chairman of National Communication for Protection of Child Rights.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 61

What of the following does not form a part of the foreign exchange reserves of India?

A. Gold
B. SDRs
C. Foreign currency assets
D. Foreign currency and securities held by the banks and corporate bodies

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 61 Foreign currency and securities held by the banks and corporate bodies does not form a part of the foreign exchange reserves of India.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 62

The term reactor referred to in wastewater treatment is-

A. Vessel
B. Setting tank
C. Clarifier
D. Aeration tank

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 62 Clarifiers are settling tanks built with mechanical means for continuous removal of solids being deposited by sedimentation. A clarifier is generally used to remove solid particulates or suspended solids from liquid for clarification and thickening.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 63

Neutrons are slowed down in a nuclear reactor by-

A. Fissionable material
B. Moderator
C. Control rods
D. Cooling system

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 63 The moderator of a nuclear reactor is a substance that slows neutrons down. In traditional nuclear reactors, the moderator is the same thing as the coolant: it's water! When fast neutrons strike the hydrogen atoms in H2O, they slow down a lot (like a billiard ball striking another).

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 64

Which of the example for Plural Executive?

A. The U.S.A.
B. The U.K.
C. India
D. Switzerland

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 64 A plural executive is a system of government where several or all of the administrative branch officers, are elected in their own right. The executive power of the Swiss confederation is vested in a plural executive consisting of seven members known as the Federal Council. According to Article 177 of the Swiss constitution, the Federal Council is a collegial body in which every member enjoys equal power and status.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 65

Who was the first Indian woman winner of the 'Miss Universe' award?

A. Reeta Faria
B. Aishwarya Rai
C. Lara Dutta
D. Sushmita Sen

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 65 In 1994, Sushmita Sen won the Miss Universe title after winning the Miss India crown and became the first Indian woman ever to win the Miss Universe crown.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 66

Respiration is regarded as a-

A. Synthetic Process
B. Catabolic Process
C. Anabolic Process
D. Reduction Process

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 66 Cellular respiration is a catabolic process because it breaks down glucose to transfer energy into its usable form in ATP eventually. An anabolic process builds things up, and photosynthesis is a version of this and the metabolic opposite of cellular respiration.

Hence the correct answer is option B,

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 67

Which is the only country whose postage stamps do not bear its name?

A. The U.S.A.
B. The U.K.
C. Japan
D. Pakistan

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 67 Thus, the UK remains the only country in the world to omit its name on postage stamps; the monarch's image signifies the UK as the country of origin.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 68

Which one of the following is wrongly paired? Folk Dance State-

A.
West Bengal - Jatna
B.
Gujarat - Garba
C.
Uttar Pradesh - Nautanki
D.
Kerala - Karagam

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 68

The Karagam Dance is s an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed in praise of the rain goddess Mariamman. The performers balance the water pot on their head very beautifully. This dance is considered to have been originated in Thanjavur.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 69

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal can be challenged in the Supreme Court?

A. 323 A
B. 329
C. 343 C
D. 342 K

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 69 The Central Administrative Tribunal had been established under Article 323 - A of the Constitution for adjudication of disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or other authorities under the control of the Government.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 70

Membrane lipids of chill-sensitive plants contain-

A. a low proportion of saturated fatty acids.
B. a low proportion of unsaturated fatty acids.
C. an equal proportion of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
D. High proportion of unsaturated fatty acids.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 70 The membranes of chill-sensitive plants have been found to have about a 2:1 ratio of unsaturated to saturated fatty acids. It has been seen that the proportion of unsaturated membrane fatty acids increases, and the critical temperature decreases when chill-sensitive plants are acclimated to a low temperature.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 71

Which one of the following is not a Galilean satellite of Jupiter?

A. Europa
B. Ganymede
C. Callisto
D. Deimos

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 71 The Galilean worlds are the four largest moons of Jupiter: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. They were first seen by Galileo Galilei in January 1610 and recognized by him as satellites of Jupiter in March 1610. They are the first objects found to orbit another planet.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 72

An element of atomic no. 29 belongs to-

A. s-block
B. d-block
C. p-block
D. f-block

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 72 This element is copper with atomic no 29 and an atomic weight of 63.546. It belongs to the d-block element.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 73

Which team won the Champions League- Twenty (CLT-20) Trophy in 2012?

A.
Sydney Sixers
B.
Highveld Lions
C.
Nashua Titans
D.
Delhi Dare Devils

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 73

The Sydney Sixers team won the Champions League-Twenty (CLT-20) trophy in 2012.

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 74

The idea of federation was first proposed in-

A. Indian Councils Act of 1892
B. Morley-Minto Reforms
C. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
D. Nehru Report of 1928

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 74 The government of India Act, 1919, also known as Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms which came into force in 1921. It was instituted in the British Indian polity to introduce the Diarchy, i.e., rule of two, which means executive councilors and popular ministers.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 75

The increased incidence of floods in recent times in North India is due to-

A. increase in the annual rainfall.
B. increase in the silting of dams.
C. increased deforestation in the catchment area.
D. None of the above.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 75 The increased incidence of floods in recent times in North India is due to. A) increase in the annual rainfall.

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 76

Among the following works of Salman Rushdie, which one was his first creation?

A. Shame
B. Midnight's Children
C. The Satanic Verses
D. The Moor's Last Laugh

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 76 Literary works. Rushdie's first novel, Grimus (1975), a part-science fiction tale, was generally ignored by the public and literary critics. His next novel, Midnight's Children (1981), catapulted him to literary notability.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 77

In the’ annular' pattern, rivers flow-

A. from West to East
B. from North of South
C. like a ring
D. in transverse direction

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 77 Rivers in the "Annular" pattern flow in like a ring. In this pattern, streams take a roughly circular or concentric path along weak rock belts resembling ring-like patterns. Example - The Amarkantak Plateau.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 78

Light scattering takes place in-

A. Colloidal solutions
B. Acidic solutions
C. Electrolyte solutions
D. Basic solutions

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 78 Colloidal solutions, or colloidal suspensions, are nothing but a mixture in which the substances are regularly suspended in a fluid. A colloid is a very tiny and small material spread out uniformly all through another substance. However, a colloidal solution usually refers to a liquid concoction.

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 79

Which one of the following organisations is not having its headquarter in Geneva?

A. World Trade Organisation
B. World Health Organisation
C. International Labour Organisation
D. International Civil Aviation Organisation

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 79 ICAO is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

The International Civil Aviation Organization is not headquartered in Geneva.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 80

In which calendar month of every year, each one of the first four dates (i.e., from and ) is observed as a World/International Day for a specific purpose?

A. June
B. July
C. September
D. October

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 80 In the June calendar month of each year, each of the first four dates (ie, to and from) is celebrated as World / International Day for a specific purpose.

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 81

If a good has negative income elasticity and the positive price elasticity of demand, it is a-

A. Giffen good
B. normal good
C. superior-good
D. an inferior good

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 81 A negative income elasticity of demand is associated with inferior goods; an increase in income will lead to a fall in demand and may lead to changes to more luxurious substitutes. Positive income elasticity of demand is associated with normal goods; an increase in income will lead to a rise in demand.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 82

Which among the following is not true about Pressure Groups?

A. Pressure Groups aim at capturing government.
B. Pressure Groups aim at influencing the policies of the government.
C. Pressure Groups articulates the interest of its group
D. Pressure Group is characterised by the homogeneity of interests.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 82 The term ‘pressure group’ originated in the USA. A pressure group is a group of people who are organised actively for promoting and defending their common interest. They are a vital link between the government and the governed. They keep governments more responsive to the community’s wishes, especially in between elections. They are different from the political parties in that they neither contest elections nor try to capture political power but their activism influence public policy (Government Decision).

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 83

The Peshwaship was abolished by the British at the time of Peshwa-

A. Raghunath Rao
B. Narayan Rao
C. Madhav Rao II
D. Baji Rao II

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 83 Baji Rao II (10 January 1775 – 28 January 1851) was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire and governed from 1795 to 1818.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 84

Major South-West Asian oil fields are located in-

A. Shore regions of Persian Gulf
B. Euphrates-Tigris Basin
C. The Arabian Desert
D. Rub-al-Khali Desert

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 84 The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil. The oil-rich countries (excluding Iraq) with a coastline on the Persian Gulf are referred to as the Persian Gulf States.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 85

Conglobate gland is a leaf-like structure found in-

A. Female Cockroach
B. Male Cockroach
C. Male Ascaris
D. Female Ascaris

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 85 Conglobate gland is a leaf-like median, unbranched gland of male cockroach. It lies below the ejaculatory duct and opens into the genital pouch close to the male genital aperture.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 86

In Astrophysics, what name is given to a hypothetical hole in outer space from which stars and energy emerge?

A. Black hole
B. Ozone hole
C. Asteroid belt
D. White hole

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 86 A White Hole is a hypothetical hole in outer space from which energy, stars, and other celestial matter emerge or explode. It is a theoretical celestial object into which matter is funneled from a black hole.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 87

Identify the LIFO (Last in First Out) structure among the following :

A. Stack
B. Queue
C. De-queue
D. Array

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 87 The order in which elements come off a stack gives rise to its alternative name, LIFO (last in, first out). Considered as a linear data structure, or more abstractly a sequential collection, the push and pop operations occur only at one end of the structure, referred to as the top of the stack.

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 88

The effect or response produced by two or more chemicals are less than the sum of the effects or response that the chemical would produce individually is known as-

A. Antagonism
B. Independent
C. Additive
D. Synergism

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 88 The effect or reaction produced by two or more chemicals is less than the sum of the effect or reaction, which is produced individually by the chemical; it is known as the Antagonism type.

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 89

Identify the one which is not related to the Agricultural Price Policy.

A. Buffer stock
B. Imports
C. Support price
D. Licensing

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 89 Licensing is a marketing and brand extension tool widely used by everyone from major corporations to the smallest of small businesses. A license may be issued by authorities to allow an activity that would otherwise be forbidden.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 90

Which one of the following parts of the human brain is the regulating centre for swallowing and vomiting?

A. Cerebellum
B. Cerebrum
C. Medulla Oblongata
D. Pons

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 90 Which one of the following parts of the human brain is the regulating centre for swallowing and vomiting? Explanation- Medulla oblongata regulates swallowing, coughing, sneezing, and vomiting.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 91

The science of Dactylography is commonly known as-

A. Carbon dating
B. Water printing
C. Finger printing
D. Electrocardiogram

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 91 The science of Dactylography is commonly called Finger printing.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 92

Who was the Captain of the Indian Hockey Team, which won the first Olympic Gold Medal in Amsterdam in 1928?

A. Dhyan Chand
B. Jaipal Singh
C. Lareb Khan
D. Kishan Lal

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 92 The Indian hockey team had a very golden time from Amsterdam Olympic 1928 to Melbourne Olympics 1956. During this period Indian team has won 6 consecutive gold medals. The very first captain of the India hockey team at the Olympic event was Mr. Jaipal Singh Munda.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 93

Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because.

A. It lies in the tropical belt.
B. North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
C. Local winds keep it warm.
D. Western disturbances cause an abrupt rise in the temperature.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 93 It is due to the North Atlantic Drift, which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This keeps the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year round.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 94

Which among the following is used as a catalyst in the production of high octane fuels ?

A. HNO₃
B. H₂SO₄
C. CHL
D. HF

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 94 (H₂SO₄) is used as a catalyst in the production of high octane fuels.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 95

The Concept of "Directive Principles of State Policy" incorporated in the Constitution of India was borrowed from the Constitution of-

A. Australia
B. The U.S.A.
C. Canada
D. Irish

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 95 The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. Hence, the Directive Principles of the Indian constitution have been greatly influenced by the Directive Principles of Social Policy.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 96

The structure which helps in the nutrition of the Embryo is-

A. Yolk sac
B. Amniotic membrane
C. Crypts
D. Placenta

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 96 The placenta is the composite structure of embryonic and maternal tissues that supply nutrients to the developing embryo. The placenta serves three main functions: Attach the fetus to the uterine wall.

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 97

Threshold limit value of copper in the atmospheric air is-

A. 0.001
B. 0.01
C. 1.0
D. 5.0

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 97 Inspirable copper dust takes a predominantly fibrous effect. The threshold limit value (TLV) of copper in atmospheric air is 1.0 mg/m3.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 98

Who was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award?

A. Dr. K. V. Puttappa
B. G. Sankara Kurup
C. Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
D. M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 98 The first recipient of the award was the Malayalam writer G. Sankara Kurup who received the award in 1965 for his collection of poems, Odakkuzhal (The Bamboo Flute), published in 1950.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 99

Who coined the name 'Pakistan'?

A. Mohammed Ali Jinnah
B. Fazlul Haq
C. Liaquat Ali Khan
D. Choudhry Rehmat Ali

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 99 The name of the country was coined in 1933 as Pakistan by Choudhry Rahmat Ali, a Pakistan Movement activist, who published it in his pamphlet Now or Never, using it as an acronym ("thirty million Muslim brethren who live in PAKISTAN") referring to the names of the five northern regions of British India: Punjab, Afghania, Kashmir, Sindh, and Baluchistan. The letter i was incorporated to ease pronunciation.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 100

Which one of the following animals is devoid of lateral line sense organ?

A. Labeo
B. Castle
C. Sea horse
D. Magur

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 100 The lateral line is a system of sense organs found in aquatic vertebrates, chiefly fish, used to detect movement and vibration in the surrounding water. Sea Horses do not have such an organ.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 101

The most commonly used base for timber painting is -

A. Red lead
B. Zinc white
C. White lead
D. Titanium white

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 101 Zinc white is only for aluminum surfaces.

And white lead for wooden surfaces.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 102

The standard size of modular brick is -

A. 18 cm × 18 cm × 18 cm
B. 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm
C. 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm
D. 21 cm × 11 cm × 11 cm

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 102 The standard size of modular bricks is 19 cm×9 cm× 9 cm. So, the size of a brick with mortar becomes 20 cm× 10 cm × 10 cm.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 103

The economical spacing of trusses varies from -

A. L/3 to L/4
B. L/4 to L/5
C. L/4 to L /6
D. None of the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 103 For economical spacing of trusses, the cost of trusses should be equal to twice the cost of purlins plus the sot of roof covering,

i,e, t = 2p + r

Where t = cost of trusses

p = cost of purlines

r = cost of roof covering

As a guide, the spacing of the roof trusses can be kept 1/4 of the span for up to 15 m, and 1/5 of span from 15 – 30 m spans of roof trusses.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 104

A submerged weir is one in which the water level on the side of the down stream of the weir is:

A. Just at the crest level
B. Below the crest level
C. Above crest level
D. At same elevation as water surface on upstream

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 104 When the water level on the downstream side of a weir is above the top surface of a weir, it is known as submerged or drowned weir, as shown in the figure. The total discharge over such a weir is found out by splitting up the height of the water, above the sill of the weir, into two portions.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 105

The coefficient of curvature for a well-graded soil must be in the gauge -

A. 0.5 – 1.0
B. 3.0 – 4.0
C. 4.0 – 5.0
D. None of the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 105 Coefficient curvature or the coefficient of gradation or coefficient of concavity ((Cc))

(C_c= D₃₀²/D₆₀×D₁₀)

For well-graded soil should be between 1 to 3.

I.e. (1≤C_c≤3)

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 106

Expansion joints are provided if the length of the concrete structure exceeds -

A. 10 m
B. 15 m
C. 35 m
D. 45 m

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 106 Expansion joints have to be provided can be determined after considering various factors, such as temperature, exposure to weather, the time and season of the laying of the concrete, etc. Normally structures exceeding 45 m in length are designed with one or more expansion joints.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 107

Net sectional area of a tension member is equal to its gross sectional area -

A. Plus the area of rivet holes
B. Divided by the area of the rivet holes
C. Multiplied by the area of the rivet holes
D. Minus the area of the rivet holes

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 107 The net area at any section is equal to the gross area minus the deduction for holes at that section. The deduction for the hole is the product of the hole diameter and the thickness of the material.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 108

The most durable varnish is -

A. Water varnish
B. Sprit varnish
C. Turpentine varnish
D. Oil varnish

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 108

Varnish is a nearly homogeneous solution of resin in oil, alcohol, or turpentine
Oil-based varnish is the most durable finish that can be easily applied by the average woodworker
This varnish surpasses most other finishes in its resistance to

water,
heat,
solvents
other chemicals

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 109

Permissible compressive strength of M 200 concrete grade is -

A. 100kg/cm²
B. 150kg/cm²
C. 200kg/cm²
D. 250kg/cm²

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 109 Characteristic compressive strength of M200 grade cement is 200 kg/cm².

Permissible compressive strength of M200 grade concrete is (200 ÷ 1.5) = 133.3 kg/cm².

Design strength of M200 grade concrete is (133.3 ÷ 1.5) = 88.8 kg/cm².

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 110

The rate of consolidation.

A. Increases with a decrease in temperature
B. Increases with increase in temperature
C. Is independent of temperature
D. All the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 110 Factors affecting the rate of consolidation

(→) The rate of consolidation increases with the temperature.

( → ) Decrease with the increase of liquid limit

( → ) Changes with the increase in effective stress etc.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 111

Cross–staff is used for-

A. Setting out a right angle
B. Measuring the horizontal angle
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of these

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 111 Cross staff

It is essentially an instrument used for setting put right angles. In its simplest form, it is known as open cross-staff. It consists of two pairs of vertical slits providing lines of sight mutually at right angles.

So cross-staff is used for finding right angles.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 112

If the voids of a soil mass are full of air only, the soil is termed as -

A. Air entrained soil
B. Partially saturated soil
C. Dry soil
D. None of these

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 112 If the voids of a soil mass are full of air only, the soil is termed as Dry soil.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 113

A manhole is generally provided at each:

A. Bend
B. Junction
C. Change of gradient
D. All the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 113 The manholes are provided at every bend, junction, change of gradient, or change in diameter.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 114

For routine consolidation test in the laboratory, the thickness of the specimen is -

A. 10 mm
B. 20 mm
C. 40 mm
D. 60 mm

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 114 For performing consolidation the test, a soil sample of 60 mm diameter is taken as per ISI standards. Sample of 50, 70 and 100 mm dia may also be used in special cases. The sample thickness should not be less than 10 times the maximum dia of the soil grains, and the dia to thickness ratio of the sample should be a minimum of 3.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 115

Plastic asphalt is -

A. Used as a waterproofing layer over the roof
B. A mixture of cement and asphalt
C. A natural asphalt
D. A refinery product

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 115 Plastic asphalt = a mixture of cement and asphalt.

Mastic asphalt = used for damp proof and waterproof layer.

Plastic bitumen = used for filling cracks in masonry structure using asbestos powder as a filler.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 116

The Pitot tube is used to measure.

A. Velocity at the stagnation point.
B. Stagnation pressure
C. Static pressure
D. Dynamic pressure

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 116 Pitot tube: It is a simple device used for measuring the velocity of flow. The basic principle used in this device is that if the speed of flow at a particular pit is reduced to zero, which is known as stagnation point, the pressure there is increased due to the conversion of the kinetic energy into pressure energy, and by measuring the increase in the the pressure energy at this point, the velocity of flow may be determined.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 117

The main ingredients of Portland cement are -

A. Lime and Silica
B. Lime and Alumina
C. Silica and Alumina
D. All the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 117 Portland cement is made up of four main compounds: tricalcium silicate (3CaO · SiO₂), dicalcium silicate (2CaO · SiO₂), tricalcium aluminate (3CaO · Al₂O₃), and a tetra-calcium aluminoferrite (4CaO · Al₂O₃Fe₂O₃).

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 118

The size of modular brick is -

A. 10 × 10 × 9 cm
B. 19 × 9 × 9 cm
C. 22.5 × 10 × 8.5 cm
D. 22.5 × 8.0 × 9 cm

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 118 Standard brick, modules brick, actual brick size 19×9×9 cm.

And nominal brick size = modular brick +mortar =20×10×10 cm.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 119

A beam is defined as a structural member subjected to -

A. Axial loading
B. Transversal loading
C. Axial and transversal loading
D. None of these

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 119 Beam is a flexure member of the structure. It is subjected to transverse loading such as vertical loads and gravity loads.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 120

A plate load test is used to determine -

A. Bearing capacity of foundation
B. Settlement of foundation
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of these

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 120 ( → ) is used to determine the ultimate bearing capacity of soil as well as the probable settlement of the for a given loading and a given depth.

(→) It is a field test, which is generally performed on uniform sandy soil.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 121

The flow in the open channel is turbulent if the Reynolds number is:

A. 2000
B. More than 2000
C. More than 4000
D. 4000

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 121 The flow in the open channel

(Re≥2000→ Flow is Turbulent )

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 122

A sewer which receives the discharge of a number of house sewers is called -

A. House sewer
B. Lateral sewer
C. Interrupting sever
D. Sub-main sewer

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 122 The sewer obtaining its discharge directly from the building is known as a lateral.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 123

In a beam, the diagonal tension is inclined at an angle of –– with horizontal.

A. 30⁰
B. 45⁰
C. 90⁰
D. 135⁰

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 123 In a beam, the diagonal tension is inclined at an angle of (45⁰) with horizontal.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 124

For cohesive soil, with increasing compactive effort, the optimum moisture content.

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains constant
D. Is zero

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 124 In a compaction test, as the compaction effort is increased, the optimum moisture content decrease.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 125

Venturimeter is advantageous because:

A. It has much smaller head loss
B. Its coefficient of discharge is more than for an orifice meter
C. Its accuracy is quite good
D. All the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 125 Venturimeter is advantageous because

(→) It has a much smaller head loss

(→) Its coefficient of discharge ((C_d=0.98)) is more

(→) Its accuracy is quite good.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 126

Quicksand is a-

A. Type of sand
B. Flow condition occurring in cohesive soil
C. Flow condition occurring in Cohesion less soil
D. All the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 126 Quick Sand condition If the seepage pressure becomes equal to the pressure due to the submerged weight of the soil, then evidently, the effective pressure is reduced to zero. In such a limiting case, the Cohesionless soil loses all its shear strength, and the soil particles will tend to move up in the direction of flow. This phenomenon of the lifting of soil particles is called the quick condition or boiling condition, or quick sand. The hydraulic gradient corresponding to this situation (Just starting) is called critical hydraulic gradient ((i_c)) Where,

G= Specific gravity

e= void ratio

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 127

A footing is resting on fully saturated clayey strata for checking the initial stability shear parameter are used from-

A. Consolidated undrained test
B. Unconsolidated drained test
C. Unconsolidated non-drained test
D. Unconsolidated undrained test with pore pressure measurement

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 127 A footing is resting on fully saturated clayey strata for checking the initial stability, shear parameters are used from Unconsolidated non-drained test.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 128

For a granular soil, with an increasing void ratio, the critical hydraulic gradient:

A. Decreases
B. Increases
C. Remains constant
D. Is zero

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 128 Critical hydraulic gradient

(i_c= G−1/1+e)

Where,

G= Specific gravity and e= void ratio

Hence on increasing the void ratio, the critical hydraulic gradient will decrease.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 129

The permissible bending stress in steel is -

A. 1500kg/cm²
B. 1890kg/cm²
C. 1900kg/cm²
D. 1300kg/cm²

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 129 The permissible bending stress in steel (for slab plates and all steels) is 1890kg/cm²

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 130

Pascal’s law states that pressure at any point in a fluid at rest has -

A. Different magnitude in all directions
B. Same magnitude in all directions
C. Zero magnitude in all directions
D. None of the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 130 The pressure at any point in a fluid at rest has the same magnitude in all directions.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 131

Pycnometer is used to determine -

A. Water content and voids ratio
B. Specific gravity and dry density
C. Water content and specific gravity
D. None of these

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 131 Pycnometer - is a glass jar of about 1 litre capacity and fitted with a conical brass cap by means of a screw-type over. The lid has a small hole of 6 m diameter at its apex.

A pycnometer is used to determine water content and specific gravity.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 132

Dry rot -

A. Cracks the timber
B. Reduces the timber to powder
C. Reduces the strength of timber
D. Shrinks the timber

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 132 Dry rot is the decomposition of felled timber. It is caused by the action of various fungi. The fungus reduces fibre to a fine powder, and the timber losses its strength.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 133

Age of a tree may be ascertained by -

A. Radius of its steam
B. Circumference of its stem
C. Number of branches
D. Number of annual rings

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 133 The second most accurate way to estimate tree age is to count the annual rings of wood growth. Annual rings can be counted using two different methods. We can extract an increment core from the tree using an increment borer.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 134

Primary treatment of sewage consists of :

A.
Removal of floating materials
B.
Removal of sand and grit
C.
Removal of organic materials
D.
All the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 134

In primary treatment of sewage unit firstly removal of suspended organic solid materials.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 135

The detention period for oxidation ponds is usually kept is -

A. 4 - 8 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 10 to 15 days
D. 3 months

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 135 Oxidation ponds have a long detention period between 10 to 15 days.The BOD removal efficiency of an oxidation pond lies between 80% and 90%, so the maximum BOD removal efficiency is 90%.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 136

Nitrates more than 45 mg/l in water lead to a disease called -

A. Gastroenteritis
B. Mottled teeth
C. Polio
D. None of the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 136 The pressure of too much nitrate in water may adversely affect the infant’s health, causing a disease technically called “methemoglobinemia.”

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 137

For determining the ultimate bearing capacity of soil, the recommended size of square bearing plate used in place load test is 30 – 75 cm with a minimum thickness of:

A. 20 mm
B. 5 mm
C. 50 mm
D. None of the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 137 In the plate load test, the rigid bearing plate to be used is square in section, of minimum size (30cm×30cm, ) and maximum size (75cm×75cm). The plate thickness should be sufficient to withstand effectively the bending stresses likely to be caused by the maximum anticipated load. It should generally not be less than 1cm(10cm)

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 138

Crosshairs in surveying telescopes are fitted -

A. In the objective lens
B. At the centre of the telescope
C. At the optical centre of the eyepiece
D. In front of the eyepiece

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 138 Crosshair in surveying telescopes are fitted in front of the eyepiece.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 139

The commonly used lime in whitewashing is:

A. Quick lime
B. Fat lime
C. Hydraulic lime
D. All the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 139 Fat lime is suitable for whitewashing and plastering.

Fat lime is also known as high calcium lime or pure lime or rich lime or white lime. It is popularly known as fat lime as it slakes vigorously, and its volume is increased to about 2 to 2.5 times that of quick lime. This lime is used for various purposes as whitewashing, plastering of walls, as lime mortar with sand for pointing in masonry work, as a lime mortar with turki for thick masonry walls, foundations, etc.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 140

Plotting of an inaccessible point on a plane table is done by -

A. Intersection
B. Traversing
C. Radiation
D. None of these

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 140 Plotting of inaccessible point on a plane table is done by intersection, which is used to locate the position of an inaccessible point.

Intersection Method:

In intersection method, two instrument stations are used, but no chain or tape is required. In this method intersecting rays are drawn from these two stations whose location is already plotted (by measuring the distance between them). In this type of method point of intersection is the location of the point.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 141

If a beam fails in bond, then its bond strength can be increased most economically by -

A. Increasing the depth of the beam
B. Using thinner bars but more in number
C. Using thicker bars but less in number
D. None of the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 141 Beam fails in bond, then its bond strength can be increased most economically by using thinner bars but more in number.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 142

The shearing strength of a cohesion less coil depends on -

A. Dry density
B. Rate of loading
C. Confining pressure
D. All the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 142 Factor Affecting Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil-

Shear strength of cohesionless soils is only developed with the presence of effective stress.
Shear strength increases with increasing effective stress.
The increase of shear strength of cohesionless soil depends upon the internal friction angles of the soil.
The type of soil most susceptible to liquefaction is one in which the resistance to deformation is mobilized by friction between particles. If other factors such as grain shape, uniformity coefficient, and relative density are equal, the frictional resistance of cohesion less soil decreases as the grain size of soils becomes smaller.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 143

The relation between coefficient of consolidation Cv, time factor Tv, drainage path d and time t, is given by:

A. C_v = d²T_v/t
B. C_v = dT_v/t
C. C_v = tT_v/d²
D. C_v = T_v/td²

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 143 Time factor

(T_v=C_vt/d²⇒Cv=d²T_v/t)

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 144

The ratio of liquid to plasticity index for a soil mass is called -

A. Liquidity index
B. Shrinkage ratio
C. Consistency index
D. None of the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 144 Liquidity index

Shrinkage ratio- It is defined as the ratio of a given volume change in a soil expressed as a percentage of dry volume to the corresponding change in water content above the shrinkage limit.

Consistency index

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 145

Rocks having alumina or clay as their major constituent are called -

A. Siliceous rocks
B. Argillaceous rocks
C. Sedimentary rocks
D. Sedimentary rocks

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 145 Rocks are classified into three categories

1. Argillaceous rocks: the chief constituent of argillaceous rocks is clay Alumina (Al₂O₃). Slate and laterite are its example.

2. Silicious Rocks: The chief constituent of silicious rocks is sand (silica, (Sio₂ ) ). Quartzite and Granite are its examples.

3. Calcareous Rock: The chief constituent of calcareous rocks is lime. Its examples are Limestone and marble.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 146

A tension member, if subjected to a possible reversal of stress due to wind, the slenderness-ratio of the member should not exceed.

A. 180
B. 200
C. 250
D. 350

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 146 The compression member with

1) Dead load and imposed load=180,

2) with wind and earthquake action=250,

3) with lateral torsion buckling-300.

Now, the Tension member

1) With the reversal of the direct stress other than wind or earthquake -180.

2) Reversal of the stress with wind and earthquake-350.

3) Member always under tension other than pre-tensioned member-400.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 147

Bitumen is generally obtained from -

A. Organic material
B. Synthetic material
C. Petroleum product
D. Coal

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 147 Bitumen is a noncrystalline solid or viscous material derived from petroleum by natural or refinery process and substantially soluble in carbon disulphide. It is asphalt in a solid-state, and mineral tar in a semi-fluid state, and the fluid state is called petroleum. Bitumen is brown or black in colour.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 148

The equation t = C + σ tan φ is given by -

A. Rankine
B. Coulomb
C. Newton
D. Mohr

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 148 The total shear strength of a soil mass (T f ) is thus given by Coulomb’s equation

t=C+σ tanφ

Where σ = effective vertical stress

C = cohesion

φ = angle of internal friction of soil

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 149

An open-ended thin cylindrical shall subject to uniform internal pressure will be subjected to -

A. Hoop stress only
B. Longitudinal stress only
C. Both hoop stress and longitudinal strain
D. None of the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 149 An open-ended thin cylindrical shall, subject to uniform internal pressure, will be subjected to both hoop stress and longitudinal strain.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 150

Bitumen emulsion is -

A. Liquid containing bitumen in suspension
B. Paint
C. Used as anti-corrosive paint
D. All the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 150 Bitumen emulsion

Bitumen emulsion is a liquid product containing bitumen in a very finely divided state to a great extent in an aqueous medium. The bitumen is suspended in the aqueous medium with the help of some suitable stabilising agent.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 151

The bubble tube parallel to the telescope of a theodolite should be more sensitive, since it controls -

A. Vertical axis
B. Horizontal axis
C. Axis of bubble tube
D. None of these

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 151 The bubble tube parallel to the telescope of a theodolite should be more sensitive since it controls the horizontal axis.

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 152

Sandstone is -

A. Sedimentary rock
B. Metamorphic rock
C. Igneous rock
D. Volcanic rock

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 152 There are three types of rocks based on geological formation

1. Igneous RocksIt is also known as primary, unstratified, or eruptive rocks. There are formed by volcanic origin and are formed due to the solidification of molten mass lying below or above the earth’s surface. For example, Granite rhyolite, basalt, etc.

2. Sedimentary Rocks

It is also known as aqueous or stratified rocks—the various weathering agencies, rain, sun, air, frost, etc. Break up the surface of the earth. Due to the seasonal variation, sedimentation takes place in layers. With time, the sediments get consolidated in horizontal beds due to the pressure exerted by overlying material, for example, Gypsum, sandstone, limestone, etc.

3. Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic rocks are formed from igneous or sedimentary rocks. This type of rock is formed by the action of the earth’s movements, temperature changes, liquid pressures, etc. Ex-Marble, Quartzite, etc.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 153

Undisturbed samples are obtained by -

A. Direct excavations
B. Thin-walled samples
C. Thick-walled sampled
D. None of the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 153 Thin-walled samplers-

Thin-walled cre samplers are most commonly used for the collection of undisturbed core samples in cohesive soils, silt, and sand above the water table.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 154

Coefficient of earth pressure at rest is given by -

A. μ²/1-μ²
B. μ/1-μ
C. 1-μ/μ
D. 1-μ²/μ²

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 154 Coefficient of Earth Pressure at Rest ((K₀)−)(K₀=μ/(1−μ))

For a perfectly cohesion-less soil C=0

If the soil normally consolidated (N.C. soil)

For over consolidated soil (OC soil) K_0oc=K₀NC

Where, (μ)= Poisson’s ratio (ϕ)= friction angle (I_P)= plasticity index

O.C.R. = Over consolidated ratio

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 155

The moisture content of soil below which the soil volume becomes constant is called the -

A. Liquid limit
B. Plastic limit
C. Shrinkage limit
D. All of these

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 155 The maximum water content at which a reduction in water content does not cause an appreciable decrease in volume of the soil mass.

We know

(W=S⋅e/G)

Where W = Water content

G = Specific gravity

e = Void ratio

For maximum water content, degree of saturation is 100%, i.e. S = 1

Then = W_a = e/G

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 156

Coefficient of active earth pressure for cohesion less soil is given by -

A. (1+sin⁡θ/1-sin⁡θ)
B. (1-sin⁡θ/1+sin⁡θ)
C. (1+tanθ/1-tan⁡θ)
D. (1+cos⁡θ/1-cos⁡θ)

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 156 Coefficient of active earth pressure ((K_a))

(K_a=1−sin⁡θ/1+sin⁡θ)

(=tan^2⁡(45−θ/2))

Where (θ)= angle of internal friction.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 157

Coefficient of permeability of soil varies approximately as -

A. D²₁₀
B.
C. D³₁₀
D. D^3/2₁₀

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 157 Factors affecting permeability (K)-

1. Gravity size (K∞D₁₀²)

2. Properties of water (K∝γW/μ)

( → ) With increases temperature, viscosity (μ) Decrease; and hence K increases

3. The Void ratio of soil (−K∞e²)

4. Degree of saturation (−K∞S)

5. Shape of particles

(−K∞1/s²) (Specific surface area s= Surface Area/ Volume)

6. Temperature - ( K ) Temp

7. Impurities present in water block the voids, and hence permeability reduces

8. Adsorbed water hinders the flow under gravity. Hence K is reduced.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 158

In quadrantal bearing system, back bearing of a line may be obtained from its forward bearing, by

A. adding 180∘, if the given bearing is less than 180⁰
B. subtracting 180∘, if the given bearing is more than 180⁰
C. changing the cardinal points, i.e., substituting N for S and E for W and vice-versa
D. none of these.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 158 In a quadrantal bearing system, the back bearing of a line may be obtained from its forward bearing by changing the cardinal points, i.e., substituting N for S and E for W and vice-versa.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 159

Chemically, marble is known as -

A. Metamorphic rock
B. Argillaceous rock
C. Calcareous rock
D. Siliceous rock

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 159 Chemical rocks are classified into three categories

1. Argillaceous Rock. The chief constituent of argillaceous rocks Is clay Alumina (Al₂O). Slate and laterite are examples.

2. Silicious Rocks: The chief constituent of silicious rocks is sand (Silica, (SiO₂) ). quartzite and granite are its examples.

3. Calcareous Rocks: The chief constituent of calcareous rocks is lime. Its examples are limestone and marble.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 160

The partial safety factor for concrete is-

A. 1.15
B. 1.5
C. 1.95
D. 2.0

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 160 (i) Concept of separate partial safety factors of loads of different combinations in the two limit state methods. (ii) Concept of separate partial safety factors of materials depending on their quality control during preparation. Thus, γm for concrete is 1.5, and the same for steel is 1.15.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 161

Normally, the angle of the roof truss with asbestos sheets should not be less than -

A. 26⁰
B. 30⁰
C. 40⁰
D. None of the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 161 Normally, the angle of the roof truss with asbestos sheets should not be less than (30^∘)

Hence the correct answer is option B.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 162

The property of a fluid that determines its resistance to shearing stresses is called -

A. Viscosity
B. Surface tension
C. Adhesion
D. None of the above

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 162 Viscosity – It is that property of a fluid by virtue of which it offers resistance to the movement of one layer of fluid over an adjacent layer.

Mock Test: SSC JE Civil Engineering (CE)- 2 - Question 163

Cohesion less soil is -

A. Silit
B. Sand
C. Clay

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