APSC AE CE Paper 2 Mock Test - 7 - Civil Engineering (CE) MCQ

Peel : Peal

The above words represent pair of homophones.

(c) is a pair of homophones. (a), (b) and (d) do not have pairs of homophones.

Hence, correct option is C.

Use structure “By + question word + subject + auxiliary + past participle”
As per the given above sentence is given in Passive Voice.
By whom is this mess being created?
Hence , option D is correct sentence .

Analysis of the Statements

• Assertion (A): India's Increased Awareness
  • This statement highlights that India has become more conscious of its capabilities and the global expectations placed upon it.
  • India's advancements in areas like technology, science, and defense have played a significant role in enhancing its self-awareness.
  • Furthermore, India's growing economic and political influence globally has led to higher expectations regarding its participation in international affairs.
  • Hence, the assertion is deemed to be true.
• Reason (R): Evolution from Non-Alignment to Multi-Alignment
  • This statement serves as a rationale supporting the assertion.
  • India's shift from its traditional Non-Alignment policy towards forming multiple partnerships and alliances with various nations, termed as "Multi-Alignment," is acknowledged.
  • By pursuing this strategy, India aims to expand its economic and diplomatic relations across different regions and advance its strategic interests.
  • However, it is important to note that while this shift in foreign policy is significant, it may not be the sole factor contributing to India's heightened awareness of its capabilities and global expectations.

Additional Information

• The Non-Aligned Movement emerged during the Cold War period.
• Established in 1961 by countries like India, Yugoslavia, Egypt, and Indonesia, the movement aimed to maintain neutrality amidst the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• It was grounded on principles of independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
• Primarily comprising developing nations, the movement sought to pursue independent foreign policies aligned with their national interests.

Given:

x + y + 1 = 0

Concept Used:

(a + b )³ = a³ + b³ + 3ab (a + b)

Calculations:

x + y + 1 = 0

⇒ x + y = -1

Cubing on both sides we get

(x + y)³ = ( -1 )³

⇒ x³ + y³ + 3xy( x + y ) = -1

⇒ x³ + y³ + 3xy ( -1) = -1

∵ x + y = -1

⇒ x³ + y³ - 3xy = -1

∴ required value = -1

According to the given context, it is clear that we are talking about the workers who are working tirelessly to finish an order since very little time is there for the company to get over with it.
 
A steal: A bargain that is very inexpensive 
 
Against the clock: Rushed and short on time 
 
All and sundry: Without making any distinction 
 
Add fuel to the fire: Whenever something is done in order to make a bad situation worse 
 
According to the given context, we can use option B in the blank here to express that the workers in the company are working very fast and tirelessly to deliver the order on time.

This makes option B the correct choice among the given options.

The Non-Aligned Movement was primarily about economic development and independence for small nations, and not about joining one of the two power groups of the world.

From the final arrangement, we get V sits second to the right of S.
Hence, Option B is correct.
References:
Q sits second to the right of P.
Inferences:
From the above reference, we get two different cases:
In case 1, P sits at the corner or in the middle of the side of the table.

References:
R is not an immediate neighbor of P.
R faces inside.
R sits third to the left of W.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get different cases for R, in case 1(a) in which R faces P and in case 1(b) R faces Q.

References:
T sits third to the left of U.
V sits second to the left of U.
Inferences:
So, from this case 1(b) and case 2 will be eliminated as there is no possible place for V in these cases after placing U and T. Hence, we get our final arrangement in which S sits on the immediate left of P and V sits on the immediate right of R.
Final arrangement:

The logic followed is:

In each next step 1 line segment is deleting from the given letter.

In figure A

The given shape is the letter "E".

In figure B

One line segment get deleted from the right end

Thus we get 

In figure C

Again the one-line segment gets deleted from the right end.

Thus we get 

Similarly,

In figure D

Again one line segment will get deleted from the previous image to obtained figure D.

Thus only one figure is satisfying the pattern.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Concept:

Greenhouse Effect: The solar energy trapped by the earth atmosphere and radiate it slowly so to cover our earth with a warm blanket. This is the natural process of the greenhouse effect on earth to maintain its temperature and makes the earth perfect for life.

Greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, other greenhouse gases are methane, water vapour, nitrous oxide, CFCs and ozone. 

Values of radiation absorbed by the greenhouse gases are as follow:

Explanation:

Global Warming

• An increase in the average temperature of the earth surface due to the greenhouse effect is called global warming
• It also refers to the increase in the average temperature of the air and sea at the earth's surface.
• The greenhouse gases combined increased the temperature of planet earth so the correct option is greenhouse gases.

Collateral refers to an asset owned by the borrower, such as land, building, vehicle, livestock, or deposits with banks, that is offered as security to the lender until the loan is repaid. In the event of loan default, the lender has the right to sell the collateral to recover the outstanding amount. Collateral provides a level of assurance to the lender and reduces the risk associated with lending, making it a common practice in credit agreements.

Herodotus is known as the "Father of History" because he was the first historian to systematically collect and record historical events. He travelled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region, interviewing people from all walks of life to learn about their history and culture. His magnum opus, the Histories, is a comprehensive account of the Greco-Persian Wars and the history of the surrounding region.

• The Union Cabinet cleared the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 which has provisions for harsher punishments for film piracy and the introduction of new age categories for classifying films.
• The Bill will be introduced in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, as per the Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur.

The Assam government has repealed the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act, 1935, as announced in a recent cabinet meeting in Guwahati. The Act, utilized by 94 Muslim registrars for marriage and divorce registrations, will no longer be valid. Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah revealed the decision, stating that Muslim marriage and divorce registrations will no longer be conducted under this Act. The government will offer a one-time compensation of two lakh rupees to the affected Muslim Marriage Registrars for rehabilitation.

The author highlights the problem that recycling is not an easy process and there are many obstacles in the way of recycling

Ingress means the action or fact of going in or entering; the capacity or right of entrance

The driveway is overgrown with brush and requires trimming to allow ingress

The NPC consists of about 3,000 delegates. Delegates to the National People's Congress are elected for five-year terms via a multi-tiered representative electoral system.

Firstly, the sati system was banned by the Humayun emperor but strict laws were not implemented. Afterwards, the sati system was banned by Akbar with law enforcement.

Safety in numbers (Idiom): being in a group offers security and protection.
Sporting chance (Idiom): a reasonable chance of winning or succeeding.
Square deal (Idiom): an instance of being treated fairly.
Standing joke (Idiom): something that regularly causes amusement or provokes ridicule.
It is obvious that ‘safety in numbers’ makes perfect sense in the given blank.
Hence, the correct answer is option A. 

• NATO Intervention: Other countries, particularly NATO, intervened in the conflict in the Balkans to stop the violence and atrocities committed by the Milosevic regime.


• Outcome: The intervention led to Milosevic losing power and eventually being tried by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY).


• ICTY Trial: Milosevic faced charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide for his role in the conflicts in the Balkans.


• Verdict: Milosevic was found guilty on several counts and was facing a lengthy prison sentence before he passed away during the trial.

SJVN Limited has commissioned India’s first multipurpose (heat and power) green hydrogen pilot project at the 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station at Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh. The project will also generate electricity using green hydrogen and a 25 kW fuel cell.    

B is the correct option.

• Jahangir’s assessation took place in 1605.
• Akbar had been deeply disappointed with Khusrau's father Jahangir. Perhaps due to this background, Khusrau rebelled against his father in 1606 to secure the throne for himself.
• The rebellion of Khurram absorbed the Mughal's attention, so in the spring of 1623 a Mughal envoy arrived at the Shah's camp with a letter from the Emperor accepting the loss of Kandahar and putting an end to the conflict.
• Jahangir died on 28 October 1627.

A man walks 30 meters towards South, then turning to his right, he walks 30 meters, then turning to his left, he walks 20 meters, again turning to his left, he walks 30 meters. The figure are given below -

50 meters far is he from his starting point.

Hence, "50 meters" is the correct answer.

The Indian Historical Records Commission (IHRC), operating under the Union Ministry of Culture, has adopted a new logo and motto. It is an apex advisory body on archival matters. It was established in the year 1919.

He introduced the tradition of beginning the cholaepigraphs with historical introductions. He streamlined the administrative system with the division of the country into various districts and by standardizing revenue collection through systematic land surveys.Being an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, he built the magnificent Peruvudaiyar Temple (also known as the Brihadeeswarar Temple) in Thanjavur and through it enabled wealth distribution amongst his subjects. His successes enabled his son Rajendra Chola I to extend the empire even further.
 

The correct option is A.
The Fundamental Rights are defined as the basic human rights of all citizens. These rights, defined in Part III of the Constitution, applied irrespective of race, place of birth, religion, caste, creed, or gender. They are enforceable by the courts, subject to specific restrictions.

The logic is x³ : (x+1)³ + 1
                   2³ : (2 + 1)³ + 1
                   2³ : 3³ + 1
                   8  :  28
27 = 3³
so next digit (n+1)³ + 1 = (3 + 1)³ + 1 = 64 + 1 = 65

Let us first learn the meanings of the given words:

Evolve (verb): develop over successive generations as a result of natural selection.

Mutate (verb): undergo or cause to undergo change in a gene or genes.

Recast (verb): present or organize in a different form or style.

Convert (verb): change the form, character, or function of something.

Grammatically singular subject ‘flu’ will take only a singular verb, thus ‘evolved’, ‘recast’ and ‘change’ can be easily eliminated. Now between ‘mutates’ and ‘converts’, ‘mutates’ is a better contextual fit.

Hence, option C is correct.

Consumer surplus, also called social surplus and consumer's surplus, in economics, the difference between the price a consumer pays for an item and the price he would be willing to pay rather than do without it.

NASA and Japan’s space agency, JAXA, are planning to launch the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, in 2024. The satellite is designed to reduce space debris and is made of biodegradable magnolia wood, known as Hoonoki in Japanese. The satellite is being developed by scientists at Kyoto University. First tests have been performed in space-simulating laboratories, and wood samples found no signs of damage, decomposition, or mass changes. The initiative aims to make spaceflight operations more sustainable and pave the way for a more sustainable future in orbit.