APSC JE CE Paper 1 Mock Test - 9 - Civil Engineering (CE) MCQ

A is the correct option.The Sangam period, or Sangam Age is the period of history of ancient Tamil Nadu and Kerala and parts of Sri Lanka (then known as Tamilakam) spanning from c. 6th century BCE to c. 3rd century CE.
Erythraean Sea refers to Korkai as Colchis and Ptolemy, an Egyptian geographer calls it Kolkhai. Multiple classical works of the Sangam literature. 
 

The solution is All of these

Concept

• Soil pollution- the presence of toxic chemicals (pollutants or contaminants) in soil, in high enough concentration to pose a risk to human health and/or the ecosystem.
•  It can be also defined as the addition of substances to the soil, which adversely affects the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil and reduces its productivity.
  •           Negative Pollution- Deterioration in the productivity of soil due to a reduction in quality or quantity of topsoil is called negative soil pollution. It is caused by over-use and erosion.
  • Positive Pollution- It is a reduction in soil productivity and deterioration in the quality of plants.due to the addition of pollution from the air, faulty sanitation, industrial effluents, supra-optimum fertilizers, and pesticides.
  • Third Pollution- It is landscape pollution in which the land is so severely misused that it becomes filthy and odorous because of the dumping of garbage, rubbish, sludge, ash, industrial wastes, etc. over it.

Explanation

• The use of pesticides should be minimized. Biological control should be known and imple­mented.
• The use of fertilizers should be highly judicious.
• Cropping techniques should be improved so that weeds are unable to take a foothold in the fields. This would automatically reduce the use of weedicides or herbicides.
• Special pits or low-lying areas are selected for the dumping of industrial wastes.
• Improvement in mining techniques and transport of extracted materials so that spread of mine dust should be minimized. The area should not be left barren and dry. Instead, afforestation should be carried out as soon as it becomes feasible.
• Controlled grazing and proper forest management.
• Windbreaks and windshields in areas exposed to wind erosion.
• Planting of soil binding grasses and other perennials along the banks and slopes prone to rapid erosion.
• Afforestation and reforestation.

The correct option is B.
When we talk about the Vijayanagara Empire, we all remember the popular and great king, Sri Krishnadevaraya and the capital city of his kingdom, Hampi. Many people do not know about the second capital and summer capital of Vijayanagara Empire, Penukonda. Penukonda means “Big Hill”.

The slogan 'Garibi Hatao' (Remove Poverty) was given by Indira Gandhi in 1971 as her election campaign. The slogan was officially used by the Congress party in 1980 for the five year plan.

Venus is entirely covered with a thick carbon dioxide atmosphere and sulphuric acid clouds which give it a light yellowish appearance.

Function of Gopa during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya:

• Incharge of a group of villages: Gopa was responsible for overseeing and managing a group of villages under the Mauryan administration.


• Administrative role: He was tasked with ensuring the smooth functioning of these villages and resolving any disputes or issues that arose among the villagers.


• Collection of taxes: Gopa was also responsible for collecting taxes from the villagers and ensuring that the revenue reached the central government.


• Reporting to higher authorities: Gopa would report to higher officials in the administrative hierarchy, providing updates on the status of the villages under his jurisdiction.


• Importance in governance: The role of Gopa was crucial in maintaining law and order, as well as ensuring the economic stability of the villages during the Mauryan period.

By performing these duties efficiently, Gopa played a significant role in the governance and administration of the Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya.

Low-income countries: These countries had per capita incomes of $935 or less in 2007. There were 49 countries in this category. About 20% of the world’s total population of about 6.5 billion people lived in low-income countries in 2007.

obsolete : no longer in use

The correct answer is Agricultural products.

• Panipat district is a part of the Karnal Lok Sabha Constituency.
• There are four Vidhan Sabha constituencies in the Panipat district i.e Panipat Rural, Panipat City, Israna, Samalkha.
• Panipat district is situated on Shershah Suri Marg (now known as G.T. road or NH-1), 90 KM north of Delhi.
• On three sides, Panipat district boundaries touch other districts of Haryana, Karnal in the north, Jind in the west, and Sonipat in the south.
• Panipat was a part of the Karnal district until 31 October 1989.
• It was separated from Karnal, along with another subdivision, the Assandh tehsil. When the district was re-formed on 1 January 1992, the Assandh tehsil was excluded.
• In 2011, Panipat had a population of 1,202,811 of which males and females were 646,324 and 556,487 respectively.
• The urban population percentage in Panipat district was 45.97% and the rural population in the district was 54.03% according to the 2011 census.
• The sex ratio in urban and rural areas of district Panipat was 864 and 858 respectively.
• Panipat District population constituted 4.74 percent of the total Haryana population.
• Panipat district has an area of around 1268 square kilometres.
• The literacy rate of the Panipat district is 75.94%.
• Panipat is a city of textiles and carpets. It is the biggest centre for quality blankets and carpets in India and has a handloom weaving industry.
• The Samalkha subdivision of this district is famous for the Foundry of Agriculture instruments.
•  Panipat city is the biggest center of “Shoddy Yarn” in the World.
• There are five tehsils in district Panipat i.e Bapoli, Israna, Madlauda, Panipat, and Samalkha.
• There are two municipalities in the district Panipat that are Municipal Committee Samalkha, Municipal Corporation Panipat.

About Haryana

• Capital - Chandigarh
• Chief Minister - Manohar Lal Khattar
• Governor - Bandaru Dattacharya

The past two decades of globalisation has seen rapid movements in goods, services, and investments between countries.
- Globalisation refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries through the exchange of goods, services, and capital across borders.
- Over the past two decades, globalisation has accelerated, primarily driven by advancements in technology, transportation, and communication.
- This has resulted in significant movements in goods, services, and investments between countries, leading to various economic and social impacts.
- The movement of goods refers to the exchange of physical products between countries, facilitated by international trade agreements and the reduction of trade barriers.
- The movement of services involves the cross-border provision of intangible products such as tourism, banking, consulting, and IT services.
- The movement of investments includes foreign direct investment (FDI) and portfolio investment, where capital is invested in businesses and financial assets in foreign countries.
- These movements have been facilitated by the liberalization of financial markets, the establishment of multinational corporations, and the emergence of global value chains.
- Globalisation has resulted in both opportunities and challenges for countries. On one hand, it has led to increased economic growth, job creation, and access to a wider range of goods and services. On the other hand, it has also contributed to income inequality, environmental degradation, and cultural homogenization.
- Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option B: goods, services, and investments between countries.

Concept:

Energy:

• The energy possessed by an object is thus measured in terms of its capacity of doing work.
• The unit of energy is measured by joule (J).

Explanation:

Wood and animal dung:

• Animal manure and wood are two popular energy sources in Indian villages.
• It can be used to produce biogas.
• Biogas is a term used to describe a variety of gases that are created when organic matter breaks down in the absence of oxygen.
• Agricultural waste, manure, municipal trash, plant material, sewage, green waste, and food waste are some of the raw materials that can be used to make biogas.
• In some rural locations, biogas plants can be installed adjacent to homes as simple structures to provide a source of gas for cooking and lighting.

Thus, the common energy source in an Indian village is wood and animal dung.

Additional InformationElectricity:

• Electricity is one of the most commonly used forms of energy.
• The term electricity comes from the Greek word electron which means amber.
• It is converted from mechanical to electrical energy with the help of a prime mover i.e., from the turbine to the generator.

Coal:

• Coal is one of the fuels used to cook food.
• Earlier, it was used in railway engines to produce steam to run the engine.
• It is also used in thermal power plants to produce electricity.

Sun:

• Solar energy, one of the renewable sources of energy, is defined as the transformation of solar energy.

Explanation:
A MultiNational Company (MNC) is a company that operates and has a presence in more than one country. It is characterized by its ability to conduct business on a global scale and has several distinguishing features. Let's examine each of the options to determine which one is not a feature of an MNC:
A: It owns/controls production in more than one nation.
- This is a characteristic feature of an MNC. It refers to the ability of the company to have production facilities or operations in multiple countries.
B: It sets up factories where it is close to the markets.
- This is another characteristic feature of an MNC. It involves the strategic placement of factories or production facilities in locations that are close to the target markets. This allows the company to reduce transportation costs and respond quickly to market demands.
C: It organizes production in complex ways.
- This is also a feature of an MNC. Due to its global operations, an MNC often organizes production in complex ways, such as establishing supply chains that span multiple countries or implementing decentralized production processes.
D: It employs labor only from its own country.
- This is not a feature of an MNC. MNCs typically employ a diverse workforce from different countries, including the host country where their operations are located. Hiring labor only from their own country would limit the company's ability to adapt to local markets and take advantage of the diverse skills and expertise available globally.
Therefore, the correct answer is D: It employs labor only from its own country. This is not a feature of a MultiNational Company.

The pattern followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "L".

Persons: A, B, C, D, E and F

1) E is sitting immediate left to the B.

2) A is sitting fourth right to the B.

3) F is sitting between A and D.

4) Final Sitting arrangement.

Hence, “C” is sitting immediate left to the D.

Daunting means seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating
He loved undertaking daunting assignments
Army began a daunting operation to the flush out the terrorists

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

Key Points

 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• The SDGs were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly (UN-GA) and are intended to be achieved by 2030.
• They are included in a UNGA Resolution called the 2030 Agenda or what is colloquially known as Agenda 2030.
• These or Global Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all".
• The SDGs were developed in the Post-2015
• Development Agenda as the future global development framework to succeed in the Millennium Development Goals which ended in 2015.

Hence the number of Sustainable Development Goals is 17.

World Oral Health Day is observed annually on March 20th. It is a global initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about oral health, promote the prevention and treatment of oral diseases, and address the increasing burden of oral health issues worldwide.

G Ram Mohan Rao has been appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of SEBI for a term of three years, where he will be responsible for overseeing the investigation and internal inspection departments, strengthening SEBI's commitment to market integrity.

The logic followed here is:

• In each figure A, B, and C, the image is divided into two equal parts and one of the parts is shaded whereas, in figure D more than half of the figure is shaded. 

Hence, figure D is the odd one out of the given figures. 

According to the information given in the question, we can draw the following diagram.

Thus we can see if a man has to travel to point E from point A  (through these points by the shortest distance), he has to follow a path point A → B → F → E.

Thus travelling from point A, he will pass the first point B.

Hence, the correct answer is "Point B".

Attenuate means reduce the force, effect, or value of

Some construction materials very rapidly attenuate cell phone signal strength

Dryland farming is characterized by dependence on rainwater, and the primary challenge is the unpredictable and erratic nature of rainfall. This results in fluctuations in crop production and the need for moisture conservation measures.

Answer:

The Fundamental Right that prohibits traffic in human beings is the Right against exploitation.

Explanation:

• Right against exploitation: This fundamental right ensures that no person shall be subjected to human trafficking, forced labor, or other forms of exploitation.


• Right to freedom: Although the right to freedom also protects individuals from being subjected to slavery or forced labor, it does not specifically address the issue of trafficking in human beings.


• Right to equality: The right to equality ensures equal treatment and protection for all individuals, but it does not specifically address the prohibition of traffic in human beings.


• Right to freedom of religion: This right guarantees individuals the freedom to practice any religion of their choice but does not directly address the issue of human trafficking.

Therefore, the correct answer is A: Right against exploitation, as it specifically addresses and prohibits traffic in human beings.

One word substitution is Dotage.

Imbecility: Stupid or insane behaviour.

Youth: The period between childhood and adult age.

Dotage: The period of life in which a person is old and weak, especially with some loss of mental ability.

Superannuation: Regular payment made into a fund by an employee towards a future pension.

Options (a) and (b) are too general. Option (d) is not correct. Passage indicates that prisoner made a conscious effort to not only notice thing around him but to use his time constructively, So, option (c) is correct.

Option (b) and (d) do not capture the essence of the passage. The passage indicates that how author has acclimatised to the surroundings as a means of survival and to set apart his loneliness. Option (a) comes closest to what is tried to be conveyed in the passage

Noise pollution may cause or contribute to the following adverse effects:

• Anxiety, stress, nervousness, nausea, headache
• Emotional instability
• Hypertension
• Hearing loss
• Argumentativeness
• Increase in social conflicts
• Depression and fatigue
• Insomnia as a result of lack of undisturbed and refreshing sleep

The unorganized sector covers most of the rural labour and a substantial part of urban labour. It uses mainly labour intensive and indigenous technology.

The massacre of the Albanians was finally stopped as several countries intervened to stop this type of massacre. The major goal of these forced massacres and expulsions of the ethnic Albanians was regarded as a kind of statistic manipulations before London Ambassadors.

From Statement I:

From this statement, we get that Madhavi joined the office on 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th November.

Clearly, data in statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question.

From Statement II:

From this statement, we get that Madhavi joined the office on 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th November.

Clearly, data in statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question.

Checking both Statement, I and II together:

We can say that Madhavi joined the office either on 8th or 9th November.

Clearly, data in both the statements I and II together is not sufficient to answer question.

Hence, option D is the correct answer.