1. Identify the dimensionless parameter from the following. ?

Kinematic viscosity

Chezy's co-efficient

Specific weight

Reynolds number

Answer: Reynolds number

Explanation:

Reynolds number is the dimensionless parameter


2. The presence of which of the following is a reason for temporary hardness of water ?

Nitrates

Sulphates

Chlorides

Carbonates

Answer: Carbonates

Explanation:

The presence of Carbonates is a reason for temporary hardness of water


3. According to IS 10262:1982, what should be the compressive strength of OPC of grade C ?

37.5 to 42.5 MPa

42.5 to 47.5 MPa

32.5 to 37.5 MPa

47.5 to 52.5 MPa

Answer: 42.5 to 47.5 MPa

Explanation:


4. As per 13311 (Part 1)1 in the ultrasonic test for hardened concrete, good quality of concrete is indicated if the pulse velocity is ?

Above 4.5 km/s

Below 3.0 km/s

3.5 km/s to 4.5 km/s

3.0 km/s to 3.5 km/s

Answer: 3.5 km/s to 4.5 km/s

Explanation:


5. According to WHO, what is the permissible chloride content in drinking water ?

0.001 mg/l

1 mg/l

200 mg/l

350 mg/l

Answer: 200 mg/l

Explanation:

According to WHO, 200 mg/l is the permissible chloride content in drinking water


6. What will be the capacity factor of hydro-power if a plant with a capacity of 10000 KW is to produce 400000 kWh when opening for 100 hours ?

50%

25%

40%

30%

Answer: 40%

Explanation:


7. Which of the following rivers in alluvial flood plains flows in two or more channels around alluvial islands ?

Virgin river

Braided river

Flashy river

Tidal river

Answer: Braided river

Explanation:

Braided river in alluvial flood plains flows in two or more channels around alluvial islands


8. An elongated chain cannot be adjusted by ?

straightening links that have become bent

heating up the chain

closing up the connecting rings if they have opened

stretching some rings

Answer: heating up the chain

Explanation:


9. An open tank contain 60 cm of water covered with 30cm of oil of specific gravity 0.8. The pressure intensity recorded at the bottom of tank is ?

2354.4 N/m²

8829 N/m²

8240.4 N/m²

9430.6 N/m²

Answer: 8240.4 N/m²

Explanation:


10. Which of the following sentences is correct in the case of Bishop's simplified method of slice?) ?

It disregards the effect of the forces acting on the sides of the individual slices.

It satisfies only vertical force equilibrium.

It satisfies only horizontal force equilibrium.

It satisfies only moment force equilibrium.

Answer: It disregards the effect of the forces acting on the sides of the individual slices.

Explanation: