APSC AE CE Paper 2 Mock Test - 8 - Civil Engineering (CE) MCQ

Endow is to provide with something desirable.

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

Traditional products from Tripura, Matabari Pera Prasad and Rignai Pachara textiles, have recently earned Geographical Indication (GI) tags, bringing the state’s total to 4 GI protected products. Matabari Pera Prasad, a sweet from Tripureswari temple, is made from milk and sugar. Rignai Pachara textiles, traditional hand-woven attire, symbolize Tripura’s cultural heritage. These products’ GI recognition highlights their significance and authenticity, attracting global attention and marketing opportunities.

Hence, the applicant meets all the criteria.

Pavan Davuluri has been named as the new head of Microsoft's combined Windows and Surface teams, succeeding the previous leader, Panos Panay. Davuluri, a 23-year veteran at Microsoft, brings extensive experience in PC, Xbox, Surface, and Windows leadership roles, including efforts with Arm-based processors.

SpaceX successfully deployed the TSAT-1A satellite developed by Tata Advanced Systems Limited in partnership with Satellogic Inc. The launch took place from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The TSAT-1A satellite was assembled at TASL’s Assembly plant in Vemagal, Karnataka, and is designed to deliver high-resolution optical satellite images.

According to the given information:

So, the cube of the number 2 is 8.

But in the statement, 'eight' is called 'nine'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Nine".

• Meaning of August: Respected and impressive.
• Meaning of Common: occurring, found, or done often; prevalent
• Meaning of Ridiculous: deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd
• Meaning of Dignified: having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect
• Meaning of Petty: unduly concerned with trivial matters, especially in a small-minded or spiteful way

The Battle of Koppam was a battle fought between the Medieval Chola kings Rajadhiraja Chola and Rajendra Chola II with the Chalukya king Someshvara I in 1054, or in 1052 according to Sen. Though the Cholas were successful in the battle, the king and supreme commander, Rajadhiraja I lost his life in the battlefield and was succeeded to the throne by his younger brother, Rajendra Chola II.

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

The logic followed is:
Top number = (sum of the bottom number)²
In fig 1:
225 = (8 + 7)²
225 = 15²
225 = 225
In fig 2:
49 = (3 + 4)²
49 = 7²
49 = 49
Similarly,
121 = (6 + ?)²
√121 = 6 + ?
11 = 6 + ?
? = 11 - 6
? = 5 
Hence, the correct answer is "5".

The correct answer is Sahibi.

Key Points

• River Sahibi originates from Sewar hills.

Additional Information

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

Jaipal Singh Munda, born in a tribal Munda family present day jharkhand. He captained the hockey team to clinch gold in the 1928 summer olympics in Amsterdam. As a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, he campaigned for the rights of the whole tribal community.

The Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between Mammals, Whale, and Elephant is shown below:

Whale and Elephant belong to the class Mammal.

Elephants are the largest land mammals on earth and have distinctly massive bodies, large ears, and long trunks.

Hence, ‘Option 1’ is the correct answer.

We can say that ,
The above given sentence is given in Passive Voice :-
Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
I have been promised a bicycle by my father.
Therefore , option C will be correct answer .

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Harappan Civilization did have a sophisticated system of weights and measures, and more than 1500 sites have been discovered. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Harappan script has not been fully deciphered.

The judiciary in India is also one of the most powerful in the world. The Supreme Court and the High Courts have the power to interpret the Constitution of the country. They can declare invalid any law of the legislature or the actions of the executive, whether at the Union level or at the state level, if they find such a law or action is against the Constitution.

Given:

(a + b) : (b + c) : (c + a) = 6 : 7 : 8

a + b + c = 14

Calculaiton:

(a + b) = 6k

(b + c) = 7k

(c + a) = 8k

⇒ 2(a + b + c) = 21k

⇒ 21k = 2 × 14

⇒ 21k = 28

⇒ k = 4/3

⇒ c + a = 8 × 4/3

⇒ c + a = 32/3

As given,

⇒ b + 32/3 = 14

⇒ 3b + 32 = 42

⇒ 3b = 10

∴ b = 10/3

The logic follows here is:

In fig 1:

12 = 6 ÷ 2 × 4

12 = 3 × 4 

12 = 12

In fig 2:

80 = 20 ÷ 2 × 8

80 = 10 × 8

80 = 80

Similarly,

63 = ? ÷ 2 × 21

63 / 21 = ? ÷ 2

3 = ? ÷ 2

? = 3 × 2

? = 6

Hence, the correct answer is "6".

In this passage, the author talks about the technological development and its invention. The other options (a), (b) and (c) are partially correct

Thwart means to prevent (someone) from accomplishing something
On her way she meets a cast of New York characters who try to thwart her dreams
This country started by printing worthless currency to thwart the gold standard

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

Effect (impact) of noise pollution:

(1) Effects (side effects) of noise pollution in humans -

• Hearing loss risk.
• High blood pressure.
• Can affect the circadian rhythm (sleep cycle).
• Irritation.
• High stress. etc.

(2) Effects (side effects) of noise pollution in animals -

• Noise pollution increases mortality risk by altering prey–predator behavior (avoidance or detection).
• Can interfere with navigation.
• Risk of hearing loss.
• Unusual behavior. etc.

Let us first learn the meanings of the given words:
Viral (adjective): an image, video, piece of information, etc. that is circulated rapidly and widely on the internet.
Influencers (noun): a person or thing that influences another.
Widget (noun): an application, or a component of an interface, that enables a user to perform a function or access a service.
Trolls (noun): an annoying or offensive message on the internet, in order to upset someone or to get attention or cause trouble.
The sentence has a negative tone and the idea is to express the abusive messages on Twitter. The use of ‘widget’, ‘algorithm’ and ‘influencers’ is contextually incorrect as the tone is negative. The use of ‘viral’ makes no sense after ‘Twitter’. Only ‘trolls’ fits the context and is also appropriate in grammatical manner.
Hence, option D is correct. 

The correct order will be:
They felt safer → as they settled down  (R)→ to watch the mountain (P)→ from a distance (S)→ of more than five miles.(Q)

• Tangri river is also known as Dangri river has two tributaries namely Balaiali river and Amri river which originates from the foothills of Shivalik mountains near Haryana and Himachal Pradesh border.
• Tangri river has an entire length of about 70 km after which it discharges into Ghaggar river. 

Freedom available to Indian citizens:
- Freedom to criticise the government
- Freedom to reside in any part of the country
Freedom not available to Indian citizens:
- Freedom to participate in armed rebellion
Explanation:
- Indian citizens have the freedom to criticise the government. This means they have the right to express their opinions, voice their concerns, and hold the government accountable for its actions and policies.
- Indian citizens also have the freedom to reside in any part of the country. They can choose to live and work in any state or union territory without any restrictions.
- However, the freedom to participate in armed rebellion is not available to Indian citizens. Engaging in armed rebellion or taking up arms against the government is considered a criminal act and is punishable under the law.
Conclusion:
In summary, Indian citizens have the freedom to criticise the government and the freedom to reside in any part of the country. However, they do not have the freedom to participate in armed rebellion.

As cat has Paw similarly Horse has Hoof.

Get one’s head around: to understand, comprehend, apprehend, grasp, discern, recognize, interpret, get to know, fathom, get to the bottom of, come to terms with. This idiom can fit in the blank as the sentence implies that the concept is a little hard to understand.
Cry over spilt milk: regret of something that you will never be able to change. This idiom does not fit in the blank as there cannot be regret due to a concept.
Give a wide birth: stay away from (someone or something).
Hence, the correct answer is option C.