civil engineering Mcqs
3851. Independent displacement components at each joint of a rigid-jointed plane frame are_________________?
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A. one linear movement and two rotations

B. three linear movements

C. three rotations

D. two linear movements and one rotation
3852. In the displacement method of structural analysis, the basic unknowns are__________________?
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A. displacements

B. none of the above

C. force

D. displacements and forces

3853. Degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid-jointed plane frame having 15 members, 3 reaction components and 14 joints is__________________?
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A. 8

B. 6

C. 3

D. 2

3854. The degree of static indeterminacy of a pin-jointed space frame is given by_________________?
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A. m + r + 3j

B. m + r 2j

C. m + r 3j

D. 3m + r 3j

3855. The fixed support in a real beam becomes in the conjugate beam a___________________?
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A. fixed support

B. free end

C. roller support

D. hinged support

3856. Study the following statements?
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A. ) The force method is more useful when degree of static indeterminacy is greater than the degree of kinematic indeterminacy

B. The force method is more useful when degree of static indeterminacy is less than the degree of kinematic indeterminacy</strong></span>

C. The displacement method is more useful when degree of kinematic indeterminacy is less than the degree of static indeterminacy

D. ="color: #003f1a;">i) The displacement method is more useful when degree of kinematic indeterminacy is greater than the degree of static indeterminacy
3857. For stable structures, one of the important properties of flexibility and stiffness matrices is that the elements on the main diagonal________________?
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A. of a stiffness matrix must be positive

B. correct answer is

C. of a stiffness matrix must be negative

D. of a flexibility matrix must be negative</strong>

E. ) of a flexibility matrix must be positive

3858. For determining the velocity of flow of underground water, the most commonly used non-empirical formula is________________?
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A. Lacys formula

B. Hazens formula

C. Slichters formula

D. Darcys formula
3859. Average annual rainfall at any station is the average of annual rainfall over a period of________________?
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A. 14 years

B. 7 years

C. 21 years

D. 28 years

E. 35 years
3860. Surge tanks are used_______________?
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A. to guard against water hammer

B. to increase the velocity in a pipeline

C. as overflow valves

D. for storage water

3861. By boiling water, hardness can be removed if it is due to_________________?
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A. calcium sulphate

B. calcium bicarbonate

C. magnesium sulphate

D. calcium nitrate

E. none of these

3862. Sunlight_________________ ?
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A. impedes growth of algae

B. reduces turbidity

C. increases dissolved oxygen content

D. helps growth of bacterias

3863. Corrosion of well pipes may not be reduced by_________________?
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A. using thicker pipes

B. reducing the draw down and the pumping rate

C. using screens having larger area of openings

D. reducing the flow velocity

E. none of these

3864. Acidity in water is caused due to_______________?
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A. Iron sulphate

B. All the above

C. Free CO2

D. Aluminium sulphate

E. Mineral acids

3865. In slow sland filters, the turbidity of raw water can be removed only up to_________________?
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A. 150 mg/litre

B. 75 mg/litre

C. 100 gm/litre

D. 60 mg/litre
3866. The R.L. of ground water table on the sides of a valley is 1505 m whereas R.L. of the stream water is 1475 m. If 60 slope consists of pervious soil between R.L. 1485 m to 1500 m, the gravity spring may be expected at the point of reduced level_______________?
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A. 1475 m

B. 1485 m

C. 1505 m

D. 1500 m

3867. If four fires break out in a city of population 40 lakhs and if each hydrant has three streams and duration of each fire is four hours, the total quantity of water required, is______________________?
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A. 1880 kilo litres

B. 3880 kilo litres

C. 2880 kilo litres

D. 4880 kilo litres

3868. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (B.O.D.) of safe drinking water must be________________?
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A. 15

B. nil

C. 20

D. 5

E. 10

3869. The least thickness of class B cast iron (spun) pipe, is_________________?
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A. 8.6 mm

B. 7.2 mm

C. 10 mm

D. 7.9 mm

3870. The maximum depth of sedimentation tanks is limited to________________?
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A. 2 m

B. 5 m

C. 3 m

D. 6 m

E. 4 m

3871. Asbestos pipes are ______________?
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A. highly resistant to corrosion

B. light in weight and easy to transport

C. very much smooth and hydraulically efficient

D. high flexible to accommodate deflection upto 12

E. all the above
3872. Time of concentration________________?
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A. is the time taken, for precipitation

B. duration of rainfall.

C. time taken for all the ran off to reach the drain

D. time taken for the storm water to travel from the most remote point to the drain
3873. According to IS : 1172-1963, a minimum of 135 litres of water capita per day, is required for________________?
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A. Nurses home and medical quarters

B. Boarding schools

C. all the above

D. hostels

3874. The factor affecting per capita demand, is___________________?
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A. all the above

B. pressure in water mains

C. cost of water

D. size of the city

E. climatic conditions

3875. Disinfection of drinking water, is done to remove_________________?
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A. bacterias

B. turbidity

C. colour

D. odour

3876. The specific retention is least in case of_______________?
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A. Sand

B. Coarse gravel

C. Clay

D. Silt

3877. Aeration of water is done to remove______________?
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A. turbidity

B. odour

C. colour

D. hardness

E. bacterias

3878. The yield of a rapid gravity filter as compared to that of slow sand filter, is__________________?
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A. 20 times

B. 15 times

C. 35 times

D. 30 times

E. 10 times

3879. In distribution pipes, drain valves are provided at_______________?
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A. higher point

B. lower point

C. any where

D. junction points

3880. The fire demand of a city may be worked out by _________________?
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A. Bustans formula

B. Kuichlings formula

C. Under Writers formula

D. Freeman formula

E. All the above.
3881. As per IS : 1172-1963, water required per head per day for average domestic purposes, is_______________?
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A. 65 litres

B. 135 litres

C. 50 litres

D. 85 litres

E. 105 litres

3882. The expected discharge to be obtained from an open well sunk in coarse sand is 0.0059 cumec. If the working depression head of the well is 3 m, the minimum diameter of the well, is________________?
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A. 2.75 m

B. 2.25 m

C. 3.00 m

D. 2.50 m

E. 2 m

3883. The underground sources of water, is from______________?
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A. k up the incorrect statement from the following?

3884. What refers to a document that shows proof of legal ownership of a financial security ?
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A. Bank note

B. Bond

C. Coupon

D. Check

3885. The depletion allowance method of computing depletion is commonly known as ___________________?
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A. Percentage method

B. Sinking fund method

C. Factor method

D. Unit method

3886. What refers to the goods and services that are required to support human life, needs and activities ?
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A. Necessity

B. Luxury

C. Producer products

D. Consumer products

3887. What is defined as the reduction or fall of the value of an asset due to constant use and passage of time ?
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A. Depreciation

B. Depletion

C. Inflation

D. Deflation

3888. What bond whose security is a mortgage on certain specified assets of the corporation ?
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A. Collateral trust bond

B. Registered bond

C. Mortgage bond

D. Debenture bond

3889. Mr. Bacani borrowed money from the bank. He received from the bank P1,842 and promised to repay P2,000 at the end of 10 months. Determine the rate of simple interest?
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A. 12.19%

B. 12.03%

C. 11.54%

D. 10.29 %
3890. What is the term for an annuity with a fixed time span ?
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A. Ordinary annuity

B. Annuity certain

C. Annuity due

D. Perpetuity

3891. What annuity is required over 12 years to equate with a future amount of P 20,000? Assume i= 6% annually ?
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A. P 1,205.74

B. P 1,290.34

C. P 1,107.34

D. P 1,185.54
3892. A investor wishes to earn 7% on his capital after payment of taxes. If the income from an available investment will be taxed at an average rate of 42%, what minimum rate of return, before payment of taxes, must the investment offer to be justified ?
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A. 12.87%

B. 12.34%

C. 12.07 %

D. 12.67%

3893. Duopsony is a market situation where there is/are______________?
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A. Few sellers and few buyers

B. One seller and few buyers

C. Many sellers and few buyers

D. Few sellers and many buyers

3894. A loan for P50,000 is to be paid in 3 years at the amount of P65,000. What is the effective rate of money ?
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A. 9.01%

B. 9.41%

C. 9.31%

D. 9.14 %
3895. What type of bond which can be redeemed before maturity date ?
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A. Callable bond

B. Preferred bond

C. Registered bond

D. Incorporators bond

3896. What is the present worth of two P 100 payments at the end of the third year and fourth year? The annual interest rate is 8%?
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A. P 151.09

B. P 153.89

C. P 150.56

D. P 152.88
3897. A type of bond to which are attached coupons indicating the interest due and the date when such interest is to be paid is called ____________________?
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A. Coupon bond

B. Mortgage bond

C. Registered bond

D. Collateral trust bond

3898. A mathematical expression also known as the present value of annuity of one is called ____________________?
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A. Load factor

B. Sinking fund factor

C. Present worth factor

D. Demand factor

3899. What type of bond whose guaranty is in lien on railroad equipment, such as freight and passenger cars, locomotives, etc ?
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A. Railroad bond

B. Equipment trust bond

C. Equipment bond

D. Equipment obligation bond
3900. What is defined as any tangible economic product that contributes directly or indirectly to the satisfaction of human want ?
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A. Goods or commodities

B. Services

C. Commodities

D. Goods