1. For big work projects, the percentage estimated cost provided in the estimate for the purchase of tools and plant is ?

2 to 5 %

1.5 to 2 %

10 to 15 %

1 to 1.5 %

Answer: 1 to 1.5 %

Explanation:


2. Which type of particle has the least self-cleaning velocity ?

Fine clay and silt

Fine gravel

Fine sand and clay

Course sand

Answer: Fine clay and silt

Explanation:

Fine clay and silt type of particle has the least self-cleaning velocity


3. The process by which timber is cut and sawn into sections is called ?

preservation of timber

seasoning of timber

conversion of timber

felling of timber

Answer: conversion of timber

Explanation:

The process by which timber is cut and sawn into sections is called conversion of timber


4. The coefficient of discharge for venturimeter (Cd) ranges from ....... ?

0.95 - 0.99

0.50 - 0.55

0.61- 0.69

0.61 - 0.65

Answer: 0.95 - 0.99

Explanation:

The coefficient of discharge for venturimeter (Cd) ranges from 0.95 - 0.99.


5. The lacings are subjected to resist a transverse shear of ?

2.25% of axial force in the member

2.5% of axial force in the member

2.75% of axial force in the member

2.8% of axial force in the member

Answer: 2.5% of axial force in the member

Explanation:

The lacings are subjected to resist a transverse shear of 2.5% of axial force in the member


6. Glacier deposited soil is called ?

loess

drift

talus

till

Answer: till

Explanation:

Glacier deposited soil is called till


7. The ratio of plasticity index and flow index is known as ?

Toughness index

Consistency index

Liquidity index

Shrinkage index

Answer: Toughness index

Explanation:

The ratio of plasticity index and flow index is known as Toughness index


8. Extra widening of pavements provided because of off-tracking is known as ?

mechanical widening

frictional widening

psychological widening

physical widening

Answer: mechanical widening

Explanation:

Extra widening of pavements provided because of off-tracking is known as mechanical widening


9. Discharge through the main is .......... regulated by connecting pipes in parallel ?

regulated

decreased

increased

same

Answer: increased

Explanation:


10. Which shaped lines indicate the presence of a ridge ?

Z-shaped

S-shaped

U-shaped

L-shaped

Answer: U-shaped

Explanation:

U-shaped lines indicate the presence of a ridge.