APSC AE CE Paper 2 Mock Test - 2 - Civil Engineering (CE) MCQ

Abu'l Fazl was assassinated while he was returning from the Deccan by Vir Singh Bundela (who later became the ruler of Orchha) between Sarai Vir and Antri (near Narwar) in a plot contrived by Akbar's eldest son Prince Salim (who later became the Emperor Jahangir)[16] in 1602, because Abu'l Fazl was known to oppose the accession of Prince Salim to the throne. His severed head was sent to Salim at Allahabad. Abu'l Fazl was buried at Antri.[17][18] Abu'l Fazl's son Shaikh Afzal Khan (29 December 1571 – 1613) was later appointed governor of Bihar in 1608 by Jahangir.

As Wick is a part of Candle similarly Wheel is a part of Bicycle.

• Meaning of Indict: Formally accuse of or charge with a crime.
• Meaning of Condemn: express complete disapproval of; censure.
• Meaning of Reprimand: a formal expression of disapproval
• Meaning of Allege: claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof

• Lament has two meanings out of which one is 'to complain'.
• Meaning of Complaint: a statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable
• Meaning of Comment: a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction
• Meaning of Condone: accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive)
• Meaning of Console: comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment

Over dry land, the air becomes very hot & when the Sun goes down it cools off quickly

One word substitution is Oligarchy.

Monarchy: A form of government with a monarch at the head.

Oligarchy: A small group of people having control of a country or organization.

Plutocracy: A state or society governed by the wealthy.

Autocracy: A system of government by one person with absolute power.

Secondary pollutants: Primary pollutants when reacting with each other or from basic components of air, forms a new pollutant called secondary pollutants.

Different types of secondary pollutants include:

1. Ozone (O3)

2. Sulfuric acid and nitric acid (components of acid rain)

3. Particulate matter

4. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

5. Peroxyacyl nitrates (PAN)

6. Photochemical smog

Important Point:

Primary pollutants:  Pollutants that are emitted directly from either natural events or from human activities are called primary pollutants.

The natural events are dust storms; volcano etc and human activities can be emission from vehicles, industrial wastes.

About 90% of global air pollution is constituted by five primary pollutants. These are

1. Carbon oxides (CO and CO2)

2. Nitrogen oxides

3. Sulfur oxides

4. Hydrocarbons

5. Particulate matter

6. Volatile Organic Compound

7. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM)

8. Radioactive compound

9. Halogen compound

Concept:

Pollution:  It's the addition of any substance (solid, liquid, or gas) or any form of energy (such as heat, sound, or radioactivity) to the environment.

Types of Pollution:

• Air Pollution
• Water Pollution
• Soil Pollution
• Light Pollution
• Noise Pollution
• Thermal Oluution
• Radioactive Pollution

Explanation: 

Soil Pollution: It refers to the contamination/degradation of soil due to the followings:

• Excessive use of chemicals
• Excessive use of fertilizers
• Excessive use of insecticides
• Industry waste
• Acid Rain
• The presence of heavy metals, like lead and mercury.
• Nuclear Waste
• Oil leaks during the storage or transport of chemicals.

Key PointsReasons for air pollution:  

• Burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas
• Exhaust from automobiles and industries
• Indiscriminate cutting of trees (deforestation)
• Excessive discharge of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide
• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) released from aerosols sprays, refrigerants, and air conditioners
• Heavy usage of vehicles

Reasons for water pollution: 

• Industrial and domestic sewage discharge
• Oil spills and natural gas leakage into water bodies 
• Acid rain
• Agricultural runoff containing pesticides, fertilizers
• Mining and drilling sometimes make underground water contaminated
• Floods and storms carry dust and debris to the water bodies

In cardinal utility approch utility is measured in numerical terms.And unit used for measurement is known as utils.

As we can say that ,
Nebulous is indistinct something that does not have a clear outline, Concrete is solid and of definite shape.
Hence , Concrete is antonym ( opposite ) of Nebulous . 

G. Sathiyan made history by winning the men's singles trophy at the WTT Feeder Beirut 2024 event, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in a World Table Tennis Feeder Series tournament. This victory showcased his exceptional skills and talent in table tennis on the international stage.

• The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, in 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale.

• The Society organised many campaigns to promote education, sanitation, health care and fight the social evils of untouchability and discrimination, alcoholism, poverty, oppression of women and domestic abuse.

• The publication of The Hitavada, the organ of the Society in English from Nagpur, commenced in 1911.

Preparing the family tree using the following symbols:

On decoding L θ Z β T means L is the mother of Z and Z is the sister of T.

i) L is mother of T → True
ii) L is father of T → False (as L is mother of T) 
iii) T is father of L → False (as T is either son or daughter of L)
iv) Z is daughter of T → False (as Z is sister of T)
Hence, 'L is mother of T' is the correct answer.

immigrant : a person who has come to live permanently in a country

• As per the Queen's proclamation, the era of annexations and expansion had ended, and the British promised to respect the dignity and rights of the native princes. 

• Henceforth, the Indian states were to recognise the Paramountcy of the British Crown and were to be treated as parts of a single charge. 

• The people of India were promised freedom of religion without interference from British officials. The proclamation also promised equal and impartial protection under the law to all Indians, besides equal opportunities in government services irrespective of race or creed. 

The Rafah border crossing is the only land crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. It is located in the northeastern corner of the Gaza Strip, near the city of Rafah.

• Grains as a money: In the agricultural stage, grains were used as a form of money for exchange and trade. They served as a medium of exchange for goods and services.


• Grains as a commodity: Grains were also considered a valuable commodity in the agricultural stage. They were traded and sold in markets for profit.


• Grains as an ingredient: Additionally, grains were used as ingredients in various food products. They were a staple in the diet of many civilizations and were essential for sustenance.


• None of these: This option is incorrect as grains had multiple uses and were not limited to just one category.

Therefore, the correct answer is A: grains were used as money in the agricultural stage.

1) Medha is sitting diagonally opposite Radha.

We can randomly place Medha on any seat and then we can place Radha opposite her.

2) Medha is on Seema’s left.

3) Raman is next to Seema and opposite Govind.

Raman must be to Seema's right as Medha is to her left.

4) Govind is on Chandra’s right.

Implies, Chandra is sitting between Govind and Radha.

5) Shanti is not on Medha’s right but is opposite to Shashi.

Implies, Shanti is to the immediate left of Medha, and Sashi is between Radha and Raman.

Hence, "Seema" is opposite Chandra.

Assertion (A): The Harappan Civilization had a highly decentralized form of government. - This assertion is generally considered false. The Harappan Civilization, known for its uniform urban planning, standardized weights and measures, and sophisticated management of resources, suggests a certain level of central control or at least a coordinated administrative system. While it is true that we do not have direct evidence of a centralized government in the form of written records or monumental statuary typically indicative of centralized state control, the degree of uniformity across such a vast area suggests some form of governance that could oversee and administer urban planning and trade.

Reason (R): No monumental architecture, such as palaces or temples, has been found in Harappan sites. - This reason is true. Indeed, one of the distinctive features of the Harappan Civilization is the absence of monumental structures like palaces or temples, which are commonly associated with centralized power in other ancient civilizations. This has led some scholars to speculate about the nature of Harappan governance, but it does not necessarily imply a decentralized government.

Since Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true, and Reason (R) is not an explanation for Assertion (A), the correct choice is:

2. A is false, but R is true.

CO₂ is the largest contributor towards global warming, followed by methane, CFCs and N₂O.

The logic follows here is:

Middle number = square root of first number + third number.

Row-wise operation :

(25, 41, 36)

middle number = 41

= √25 + 36

= 5 + 36

= 41

(49, 45, 38)

middle number = 45

= √49 + 38

= 7 + 38

= 45

Similarly

(36, ?, 62)

middle number = ?

= √36 + 62

= 6 + 62

= 68

Hence, the correct answer is "68"

Additional Information

The most common pattern asked in exams are based on:

• It could be the sum of two numbers divided by a constant
• It could be the average of numbers.
• It could be in the form of alphabets, where alphabets are increased by constant or increased by the square of numbers or increased by prime numbers.
• It could be the difference of product of two diametrically opposite numbers.
• It could be the difference in the sum of adjacent numbers.
• The difference of the numbers could be in the patterns 13 ± 1, 23 ± 1,  and so on.
• The difference of the numbers could be in the patterns 12 ± 1, 22 ± 1, and so on.
• Numbers could be 12, 22, 32, and so on or 13, 23, 33, and so on.
• The difference could be prime numbers or the difference could be the square of prime numbers.
• The difference could be in the form of N2 ± N or N3 ± N.
• The difference could be in the form of ×N + N or ×2 + 1, ×2 + 2, ×2 + 3, and so on.
• The difference could be in the form of ×2 ± 1 alternatively.
• Numbers could be ×1, ×2, ×3, and so on. 

Tenacious means determined and comes from tenacity. The word is not related to tenuous. Vacillating (Indecisive) is an antonym.

• Reserve Bank of India: The Reserve Bank of India is the sole authority responsible for issuing currency in India. It is the central banking institution that controls the monetary policy of the country.


• Commercial Banks: While commercial banks play a significant role in the distribution and circulation of currency, they do not have the authority to issue currency. They obtain currency from the Reserve Bank of India for their banking operations.


• Regional Rural Banks: Regional Rural Banks also do not have the authority to issue currency. They operate under the supervision of the Reserve Bank of India and other regulatory bodies.


• Nationalised Banks: Nationalised banks, like commercial banks, do not have the authority to issue currency. They rely on the Reserve Bank of India for the supply of currency notes and coins.

Therefore, the correct answer is that currency in India is issued by the Reserve Bank of India.

Checking Statement I:
As per the hints, the following arrangements can be formed

Hence data in statement I is sufficient to answer the question.
Checking Statement II:
As per the hints, the following arrangements can be formed

Hence data in statement II is not sufficient to answer the question.
Hence, Option A is correct.

As, 68 = (4)³ + 4

    130 = (5)³ + 5

and 350 = (7)³ + 7

Therefore, ? = (6)³ + 6 = 222

The given sentence is of present perfect tense and it is in active form.

The structures for active/passive voices are:

Active: Subject + has/have + verb (IIIrd form) + object...

Passive: Object + has/have + been + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...

The active voice statement is in present perfect tense, thus the passive voice statement has to be in present perfect tense itself.

Out of the available options, only option (d) satisfies this criterion and thus, is the correct response.

The correct order will be:
Then → it struck me (P)→ how eminently (S)→ suitable it was(R) → of course.(Q)