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MCQS BOOKLET
Q. No. Question Statement Ans. Dept.
A good fuel should contain the quality of__________.
1 a-Good volatility and free from gum b- high antiknock value d FMP
c- chemical purity d- all above
Science of the occurrence, distribution and movement of water below the surface of
earth is called:
2 c ID
a- Hydro-geology b- hydraulics
c- groundwater hydrology d- none of these
Total amount of water on earth is__________.
3 a- 1.5*10^9 km^3 b- 2.3*10^8km^3 c- 2.2*10^8km^3 d- None of a SEE
these
Tillage is the practice of _______.
4 a-Modifying the soil state b-Controlling weed a FMP
c- Controlling soil loss d-Applying soil nutrients
Ratio of rainfall in a particular year to average annual rainfall is called:
5 a- rainfall ratio b- index of wetness b ID
c- percentage rainfall d- specific rainfall
Which one is not synthetic material__________.
6 c SEE
a- PVC b- rubber c- wood d- asphalt
Renewable energy as source of farm power includes____________.
7 d FMP
a-Bio gas b-Solar Energy c-Wind Energy d-All of the Above
In pumps cavitation will occur when pressure is
a- Lower than atmosphere b- Negative
8 c ID
c- Lower than vapor pressure of the liquid
d- All of above
Which one of the following is the facultative bacterium__________.
9 b SEE
a-Pencillinion b-Pseudomonas c-Yeasts d-Phormedium
Measuring knock characteristics of fuel, the standard yardstick, is__________.
10 b FMP
a-Octane number b-cetane number c- calorific value d- boiling temperature
A sluice gate in a small pond discharges a flow having 10.0 m2 flow area and a velocity
of 4.0 m/s. If the pond has a surface area of 1.0 hectare, the rate at which the water
11 surface falls in a pond is c ID
a- 0.25 m/s b- 4 cm/s
c- 4 mm/s d- 4.0 m/s
The operation of leveling to determine the elevation between two points is known
12 as_________ c SEE
a-Simple leveling b- fly leveling c- differential leveling d- none
To destroy the insect, pests and their breeding place is the________.
13 a-Objective of tillage b-Practice of tillage a FMP
c-Requirement of tillage d-Measures of tillage
Universal Soil Loss Equation is named, because
a- its validity is more b- it accounts all parameters
14 c ID
affecting the soil loss
c- it is universally adopted d- all above

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Which one is not affecting the strength of concrete___________.

15 d SEE
a- Composition b- curing time c- water d- stress
A device which is used to convert solar energy directly into electrical energy is called
16 as________ b FMP
a- Solar heater b-Solar cell c-Solar furnace d-Solar power plant
The dimensions of pressure in MLT system is
17 a- MLT-2 b- ML2T2 c ID
c- ML-1T-2 d- ML-1T-3
The residential and commercial portion makes up about percent of total MSW
18 generated in a community __________. a SEE
a- 50-70% b- 80-85% c- 40-50% d- none of these
The expected annual working hours of the centrifugal pump, is_______
19 a FMP
a-10,000 b-15,000 c-20,000 d- 12,000
The most important shape parameter in sediment analysis is:
20 a- sphericity b- shape factor a ID
b- roundness d- form factor
The range of chlorine in National Standard Water Quality is_________.
21 a SEE
a- <250mg-litre b- >250mg/litre c-=250mg/litre d- None of above
Primary tillage is normally designed to________.
22 a-Reduce soil strength b-Cover plant materials d FMP
c-Rearrange aggregates d-All above
Barrages constructed across alluvial rivers help in:
23 a- controlling floods b- restoring river regime b ID
c- ensuring monsoon storage d- all of them
Photographs which change or enhance the true color of an object are called_________.
24 c SEE
a-True color b-False color c-Panchromatic d-None
If we know the engine speed, bore, stroke, number of cylinders and mean effective
25 pressure in the cylinders, we can calculate____________. d FMP
a- FHP b-IHP c-BHP d-All of the Above
In a new channel, the outlet generally provided is:
26 a- AOSM b- open flume c ID
c- pipe outlet d- all of them
Normal standard level for city traffic is___________.
27 c SEE
a- 60-70 dB b- 100-110dB c- 70-80 dB d- 50-60 dB
Strength of any material is indicated by it__________.
28 a FMP
a-Stress b- strain c- compressiveness d- compactness
A gravity dam derives its stability from______________.
a- reinforcement provided in the dam body
29 c ID
b- weight of water resting against sloping u/s face of damage
c- weight of dam itself d- batter provided on d/s face of dam
If s = 4t2- m, calculate the particle's acceleration at t = 2s, a =___________?
30 a SEE
a-2 m/s2 b-4 m/s2 c-8 m/s2 d-16 m/s2
Sub soiler is the______.
31 a-Primary tillage plough b-Secondary tillage implement a FMP
c-Conservation tillage tool d-Zero tillage machine
An example of artificial discharge of groundwater is:
32 c ID
a- groundwater flow into streams b- springs

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c- pumpage from wells d- none of these

Drying of wood is done to avoid___________.
33 a SEE
a- Shrinkage b- strength c- hardness d- change in mass
Knowing the speed at which an engine is running and the torque it is developing, we can
34 calculate__________. a FMP
a-FHP b-IHP c-BHP d-All of the Above
An index of wetness of 60% shows that in a particular year, there is:
35 a- 40% more rainfall b- 60% more rainfall c ID
c- 40% less rainfall d- 60% less rainfall
When there is high ground water then which method of land fill is suitable_________.
36 b SEE
a- Trench b- area c- canyon d-none of these
In a material, the tensile stress is due to________
37 a FMP
a-Tension b- compactness c- sliding on another surface d- none
When water table deep, a bore hole is drilled and pump is placed into that to avoid
38 a- priming b- cavitation b ID
c- pump damage d- all of above
Wastes that will decompose rapidly especially in warm weather are called_________.
39 c SEE
a-residential waste b- MSW c- putrescible waste d- none of these
Secondary tillage is performed_____________.
40 a-After primary tillage b-Ploughing the soil d FMP
c-After crop planting d-All above
The total energy head for an open channel flow is written with usual notation as H = z+y
+V2/2g. In this each of the term represent
41 b ID
a- energy in kg m/kg mass of fluid b- energy in N m/N of fluid
c- power in kW/kg mass of fluid d- energy in N m/kg mass of fluid
The space used for storage of grains____________.
42 c SEE
a- Dweller b- farm house c- farm stead d- farm service building
Two stoke engine is preferred for small vehicles because_______________.
43 a- Fuel consumption is low b-Shock and vibrations are less c FMP
c- Its size is small d- It is easy to control
Universal Soil Loss Equation is not used, when slopes are steeper than
44 a- 20% b- 10% a ID
c- 25% d- 5%
The closing error in a closed traverse is adjusted by___________.
45 b SEE
a- Lehman's rule b- Bowditch's rule c- slide rule d- none of above
Bearing is a support, in which____________-.
46 d FMP
a-Journal rotates b. Shaft rotates c. Piston rotates d. Both (a- & (b-
The dimension of power in FLT system is
47 a- FL2T b- FLT-1 b ID
c- FL-2T-2 d- FL-1T-2
The first optical laser was developed in__________.
48 b SEE
a-1947 b-1960 c-1990 d-None
To pulverize the soil of seed bed’ is the_________.
49 a-Objective of primary tillage b-Objective of secondary tillage b FMP
c-Practice of zero tillage c-Practice of conservation tillage
The cross-section of natural silt transporting channels tend to have the shape of :
50 b ID
a- trapezium b- semi-ellipse

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b- semi-circle d- none of them

Spatial Resolution of IKONOS satellite___________.
51 d SEE
a-1x1m b-2x2m c-3x3m d-4x4m
A negative loop in the P.V diagram of an I.C engine is due to__________.
52 a-Pre ignition in the engine b-Suction of air for engine b FMP
c-Pre-opening of the exhaust valve d-High pressure in the cylinder
Which one among the following is a correct choice un relation to a weir:
a- it is helpful in diverting excess water to a river from canal
53 b- It does not cause any heading up of water on the upstream side d ID
c- it store water by raised counter-balanced gate
d- it increases the chances of floods in the upstream areas
_________is the combination of the cook's reversible level.
54 c SEE
a-Dumpy level b- Y-level c- Both (A & B) d- None
Piton pin bearing is made of__________.
55 a FMP
a-Bronze b. Copper c. Zinc d. Steel
The outlet type provided at the end in immediate vicinity of fall is:
56 a- AOSM b- Open flume b ID
c- pipe d- all of them
To get improved strength of wood it should be properly_________.
57 d SEE
a- Seasoned b- preservation c- drying d- all of above
Bullock drawn secondary tillage implement may be________.
58 d FMP
a-Harrow b-Cultivator c-Hoe d-All above
In a gravity dam, slightly curved in plan, the external forces are resisted by:
59 a- reinforcement provided in the dam body b- weight of dam b ID
c- arch action d- none of them
Ozone lies in a group___________.
60 a SEE
a- chemical agents b- radiation c- physical agents d- mechanical means
The size of intake valve is_______________.
a- Smaller than that of the exhaust valve b-Equal to that of the exhaust valve
61 c FMP
c- Larger than that of the exhaust valve d- Not depending upon the size of exhaust
valve
Aquifer is also known as:
62 a- water bearing formation b- aquiclude a ID
c- both (a- & (b- d- none of these
Rods used for measuring vertical distances are_________.
63 a SEE
a- Staff rod b- ranging rod c- both (a & b) d- none of above
Strength of farm implements, depends on____________.
64 a -Quality of material b- Kind of material d FMP
c- Weight/area of material d- Both (a & b)
Which of the following methods is used for adjustment of rainfall records at a station?
65 a- station-year method b- isohyetal method c ID
c- double mass analysis d- arithmetic average method
A form of energy which is convertible at any time_________.
66 a SEE
a- Heat b- temperature c- none d- both (a & b)
An individual working element such as disc or shovel. Is called_________.
67 b FMP
a-Part of plough b-Tool c-Component of plough d-Implement

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Pumps are required for:

68 a- surface irrigation b- sub-surface irrigation d ID
c- furrow irrigation d- sprinkler irrigation
The walking step of a man is considered equal to__________.
69 a SEE
a- 80 cm b- 90 cm c- 100 cm d- 120 cm
During combustion the pressure in the cylinder may increase to as much as________.
70 a FMP
a-50 Kg/cm2 b-400 Kg/cm2 c-10 Kg/cm2 d- 1 kg/cm2
Piezometric head is the sum of
a- pressure head, elevation head and velocity head b- elevation head and
71 d ID
velocity head
c- pressure head and velocity head d- pressure and elevation head
For the motion of satellite around the earth a non-rotating co-ordinates system is
72 chosen with its________ own axis of rotation of earth a SEE
a-origin b-center of curvature c-abscissa d- all of these
Durability of farm implements depends on_________________.
73 d FMP
a-Density of material b- Kind of material c- Quality of material d- Both (b & c)
Biological erosion control measure, refers to
a- kinds of crops with their, rotation b- measures used for flow
74 a ID
control
c- both (a- and (b- d- none of above
The magnetic bearing of line is measured clockwise from_____________up to line in
75 whole circle bearing system c SEE
a- East b- west c- north d- south
Harrow or plough is_____________.
76 a FMP
a-An implement b-A tool c-A machine d-An equipment
Two equations are called dimensionally homogeneous, if the fundamental dimensions
have identical powers of
77 d ID
a- mass b- length
c- time d- all of these
Structural frames used in multistory poultry houses are____________.
78 a SEE
a- Beam and post b- trusses c- arch d- braces
The power used in overcoming friction in the engine is called_____________.
79 a FMP
a- FHP b-BHP c-IHP d-None of the Above
For all homogeneous fluids, the value of Von-Karman Universal Constant is :
80 a- 0 b- 1 c ID
c- 0.4 d- 0.8
When the measured length is less than actual length, error is_________.
81 a SEE
a- Negative error b- positive error c- both (a & b) d- none of above
Lubrication of ball and roller bearings is to________________.
82 a-Act as cooling agent b- Preserve the surface from corrosion d FMP
c- Protect the rubbing surfaces between rollers d- All above
If two canals are taken off from both the flanks of a river at the site of a diversion
headworks, then the number of undersluices and divide wall, will respectively, be:
83 d ID
a- 1 and 1 b- 1 and 2
c- 2 and 1 d- 2 and 2
162-The phase 1 in generation of the principle landfill gases is__________.
84 b SEE
a- transition phase b- initial adjustment phase c- acid phase d-none

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A normal ploughing is done for the depth of about_______________.

85 a FMP
a-15 cm b-50 cm c-100 cm d-2 cm
The outlet type provided at the tail in an old channel is:
86 a- AOSM b- open flume b ID
c- pipe d- all of them
Mixture of wastes is called______________.
87 a- residential b- commercial c- institutional d- commingled solid d SEE
waste
Piston displacement is calculated from the___________________.
88 a- Cylinder diameter and length b- Piston length and diameter c FMP
c-Bore and stroke d-None of the Above
Gravity dams transfer load to foundation by:
89 a- arch action b- cantilever action b ID
b- arch and cantilever action d- none of them
Biological transformation of solid waste involves_____________.
90 b SEE
a-Aerobic composting b- Anaerobic Digestion c- Both A &B d- Combustion
A bushing is the_______________.
91 a- Replaceable lining for a bearing b- Worm for worm gear a FMP
c-Pitch for pulley d-Sleeve in cylinder
A relatively impermeable formation neither containing nor transmitting water, is called:
92 a- aquitard b- aquifuge b ID
c- leaky aquifer d- confined aquifer
__________is the sixth functional elements of waste management system
93 a- Waste Generation b- Waste Handling c-Waste Collection d- Waste d SEE
Disposal
Most common primary tillage implement is___________________.
94 b FMP
a-Desi plough b-M.B. plough c-Disc plough d-Turn rest plough
In which method of determining mean aerial depth of precipitation, the addition or
removal of a raingauge will change the whole scenario?
95 a- arithmetic average method b- Thiessen polygon method b ID

c- isohyetal method d- both (a- & (b

Source of ultraviolet radiation used for disinfection is_________.
96 a- mercury arc lamp b- Ag conical lamp c-upgrade radiation lamp d- both a SEE
(a & b)
A petrol engine consists of______________.
97 d FMP
a-Carburetor b-Ignition coil c-Spark plug d-All above
Priming of pumps is done with:
a- water b- air
98 c ID
c- the liquid which is to be pumped or heavier than the pumped liquid
d- all of above
The ratio of actual vapor pressure to saturation vapor pressure is called________.
99 d SEE
a- Saturation pressure b- superheated vapor c- water vapor d- relative humidity
Washers are used___________.
100 a- Beneath the bolt head b- beneath the nut d FMP
c- To hold two metal pieces d- Both (a & b)
101 The difference between total head and piezometric head line represents a ID

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a- the velocity head b- the pressure head

c- the elevation of the bed of the channel d- the depth of flow
G=_________
102 c SEE
a-6.673*^-9 b- 6.673*10^-10 c-6.673*10^-11 d-6.673*10^-12
Which is not the part of m.b plough_______________.
103 a-Tail piece b-Shovel c-Frog d-Land side b FMP

In USEE, the input parameter is

a- soil erodibility b- rainfall erosivity index
104 b ID
c- topographic factors d- slope steepness factors
The forces which have same line of action are called_________.
105 a- collinear forces b- concurrent forces c- coplanar forces d- parallel a SEE
forces
In the torque converter, oil leaving the turbine is changed into a helping direction by
106 curved____________________. b FMP
a- Pump vanes b-Stator vanes c- Angle vanes d-All of the above
A model is called distorted if …………. does not exist
107 a- kinematic similarity b- geometric similarity b ID
c- dynamic similarity d- all of above
Ground resolution of the Landsat 1 & 2 is___________.
108 c SEE
a-16m b-30m c-80m d-60m
Gear, axles, shafts and special bolts are made of__________________.
109 a FMP
a- Medium carbon steel b- Mild steel c- Grey cast iron d- Malleable cast iron
When a channel id protected on the bed and sides with some protected material, and
there is no possibility of change in its cross section and longitudinal slope, then the
110 channel is said to be in : c ID
a- initial regime b- final regime
c- Permanent regime d- true of above
The solids collected from waste water treatment process which need no further
111 treatment are__________ a SEE
a-Sewage sludge b- Solid Waste c-Solid Sewage d- None
Which is not the part of m.b. plough______________.
112 d FMP
a-Shovel b-Share c-Land side d-Both (b & c)
In a barrage project, a divide wall is provided to:
a- separate the lower crest undersluice side from the higher crest weir side
113 b- separate the higher crest undersluice side from the higher crest weir side a ID
c- keep the cross-currents away from the barrage body
d- serve none of the above purposes
The chain man who drags the chain is called_________.
114 b SEE
a- Captain b- Leader c- Follower d- Chain man
The range of gear ratios in a vehicle depends on______________.
a-The ratio of engine h.p to laden weight of vehicle b- Max. engine torque / wt. of
115 vehicle b FMP
c-Only on the laden weight of vehicle d-The power to weight ratio of
engine
116 The tail cluster is essentially a combination or singly of the type: b ID

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a- AOSM b- open flume

c- pipe d- all of them
Moleculer weight of NHCL2 is____________.
117 c SEE
a- 50.5g/mol b- 80 g/mol c-86 g/mol d-85 g/mol
External combustion engine is_______________.
118 a FMP
a- Steam engine b- Petrol engine c- Diesel engine d- Both (a & c)
Gravity dams essentially require:
119 a- strong and watertight abutments b- strong foundation c ID
c- both (a- and (b- d- none of above
When there is relative movement between cross hairs and staff reading is known
120 as______ . a SEE
a-Parallax b-collimation error c- refraction error d- none of above
Function of m. board is to_______________.
121 d FMP
a-Cut the soil b-Lift the soil c-Turn the soil d-Both (b & c)
The combination of soil-water zone, intermediate vadose zone and capillary zone is
called:
122 a ID
a- zone of aeration b- zone of saturation
c- root zone d- none of these
In which phase the microbial activity is accelerated with the production of organic acids
123 and lesser amount of hydrogen a SEE
a-Acid phase b- maturation phase c-transition phase d-none of these
The function of a torque converter or fluid converter is similar to that of a_________.
124 a FMP
a-Gear box b-Clutch c-Differential box d-Torsion box
If coefficient of variation calculated from rainfall data of different raingauge stations in
an area is 40% and permissible error in estimating average depth of rainfall is 10%, what
125 would be the optimum number of raingauge stations to be established in the area? b ID
a- 4 b- 16
c- 30 d- 3
_____ is the unit operation in which as collected waste material are mechanically
126 reduced in size. a SEE
a- size reduction b- volume reduction c- densification d-none of above
Internal combustion engine is_________________.
127 d FMP
a- Steam engine b- Petrol engine c- Diesel engine d- Both (b & c)
An advantage of deep well turbine pump over centrifugal pump is that it:
128 a- is easy to install b- requires no priming b ID
c- is difficult to repair d- none of above
__________is the second functional elements of waste management system.
129 a- Waste Generation b- Waste Handling c- Waste Collection d-Waste b SEE
Transfer and Transport
In m.b. plough, the shape of frog is__________________.
130 a FMP
a-Irregular b-Square c-Rectangular d-Circular
The two alternate depths in a 4.0 m wide rectangular channel are 3.86 m and 1.0 m
respectively. The discharge in the in the channel in m3/s is
131 d ID
a- 15 b- 1.5
c- 7.76 d- 31.0
Automobiles and use of fuels in factories produce pollution of total pollution
132 c SEE
is____________

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a- 10% b- 30% c-5% d- 20%

Comparing a Four wheel drive with Two wheel drive system either at front or rear and
assuming an equal division of weight between the two axes_____________.
a-From the point of view of traction front wheel drive is better than rear wheel drive
133 b- Front wheel and rear wheel drive are equal c FMP
c- Four wheel drive can always give more traction than either rear or front wheel drive
d-Four wheel drive can utilize all the weight of the vehicle only at a particular road
Friction
Detaching capacity is greater of
134 a- falling raindrop b- flowing water a ID
c- snow melt d- both (b- and (c-
It is process in which volume of material is reduce so that density become move is
135 called_______. c SEE
a-Floatation b-Inciretion c- Densification d- Above all
In constant volume combustion, the air fuel mixture is ignited_____________.
136 a FMP
a- Within the cylinder b- By spark c- Outside the cylinder d- None of the above
The ratio of viscous force to inertia force is called
137 a- Froude’s number b- Reynolds’s number d ID
c- Weber’s Number d- none of above
The most dangerous factor for storage of grains is________
138 c SEE
a- High temperature b- humidity c- rodents d- microorganisms
In m.b. plough the function of share is to_____________.
139 d FMP
a-Cut the soil b-Turn the silo c-Penetrate into soil d-Both (a- & (c-
The critical velocity Vo = 0.55.m.y0.64, as suggested by Kennedy for design of
trapezoidal channel, is:
140 c ID
a- The maximum permissible velocity b- The minimum permissible velocity
c- Both a- and b- d- none of above
The area is divided into____________in chain survey.
141 b SEE
a- Rectangles b- triangles c- squares d- circles
Water cooled tractors are more suitable for the areas of____________.
142 d FMP
a-Hot climate b-Desert land c-Cold climate d-Both (a & b)
In a diversion headworks project, the canal head regulator is usually aligned:
143 a- parallel to the barrage axis b- perpendicular to the divide wall c ID
c- parallel to the divide wall d- None of them
Cardiovascular disease is due to___________.
144 a- Water pollution b- Air pollution c- Soil pollution d- Noise d SEE
pollution
In constant pressure combustion (CPC-, the fuel is ignited_____________.
145 b FMP
a- In the cylinder b- Due high compression c- By spark d- Both (a & b)
For more or less equitable distribution of supply, the outlet types preferred, from head
reach to tail are:
146 a ID
a- AOSM, open flume, pipe b- AOSM, pipe, open flume
c- pipe, open flume, AOSM d- open flume, AOSM, pipe
The U fork and plumb bob are required for__________.
147 a SEE
a- Centering b- leveling c- orientation d- none of above
In M.B plough, the cutting edge of share did____________.
148 a FMP
a-Horizontal cut of soil b-Vertical cut of soil c-Not cut the soil d-All above

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In a gravity dam, the quantity of concrete is determined by:

149 a- strength of concrete b- dead weight of dam b ID
c- both strength and weight of concrete d- none of them
The process of heat transfer in which no medium is required__________.
150 c SEE
a- Conduction b- convection c- radiation d- all of above
In engine the piston rod is connected to________________.
151 d FMP
a- Crank case b-Crank shaft c-Engine cylinder d-wheel
According to Darcy’s Law, the flow rate through a porous media is inversely
proportional to:
152 c ID
a- head loss b- cross-sectional area
c- length of the flow path d- none of these
In WCB system, a line is said to be free from local attraction if the difference between
153 FB and BB is__________. a SEE
a- 180o b- 0o c- 90o d- 120o
Diesel engine is the_____________.
154 a- External combustion engine b- Internal combustion engine b FMP
c-Semi internal combustion engine d- None of the above
The graph between rainfall intensity and time is called:
155 a- hyetograph b- hydrograph a ID
c- mass curve of rainfall d- both (a- & (b-
294- In National Standard for Drinking Water Quality Turbidity should be__________.
156 c SEE
a- < 9 NTU b- =5 NTU c- <5 NTU d- 5.5 NTU
In M.B. plough, the function of gunnel is to____________.
157 a FMP
a-Take side thrust of soil b-Lift soil c-Turn soil d-Pulverize the soil
Pumps in ascending order of head are:
158 a- axial, mixed, radial b- mixed, axial, radial a ID
c- radial, mixed, axial d- mixed, radial, axial
First step in solving numerical problems of Dynamic________
159 a-identification of forces b-selection of formula d SEE
c-both (a & b) d-Free body diagram
If compression ratio is increased______________.
a- Thermal efficiency will be increased
160 b- Volumetric efficiency will be increased d FMP
c-Air standard efficiency will be decreased
d- Air standard efficiency will be increased
In a rectangular channel, the alternate depths are 1.0 m and 2.0 m respectively. The
specific energy head in m is_____
161 c ID
a- 3.38 b- 1.33
c- 2.33 d- 3.0
160-The function of secondary liner in double leach ate is__________.
162 a-Drain the leachate b- To collect the leachate c SEE
c- Leak detection d- None of these
The engine, which follows diesel cycle, is the_____________.
163 b FMP
a- Petrol engine b- Diesel engine c- Adiabatic engine d-All above
Gully erosion usually control in
164 a- check dams b- diversions d ID
c- spurs d- both (a- and (b-

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If the waste components are not separated when discarded then mixture of these waste
165 is also knows__________. a SEE
a- Commingled residential b- Putrescible waste c- None d- a and b
In M.B. plough, the share is made of___________.
166 a FMP
a-Chilled cast iron b-High carbon steel c-Mild steel d-Both (a & b)
If pipes are connected in parallel
167 a- their discharge is added up b- their head is added up a ID
c- their velocity is added up d- their diameter is added up
161-HDPE is strong resistnt to most chemicals and is considered__________.
168 a SEE
a- permeable to water b- impermeable to water c- none of these.
The turbulence in diesel engines ensures to___________.
a- Increase the volumetric efficiency b- Increase the compression ratio
169 c FMP
c- Bring the fuel quickly in contact with the air d- Increase the specific fuel
consumption
Critical Velocity Ratio for use in Kennedy’s theory, is:
170 a- <1 b- >1 d ID
c- =1 d- all of above
Percentage contribution of methane to the greenhouse effect on earth is _______
171 c SEE
a- 36-70% b- 60-70% c- 4-9% d- None of these
Diesel engine follows the principle of______________.
172 a FMP
a- Diesel cycle b- Otto cycle c-Petrol cycle d- Auto cycle
Head sluices are the gate controlled openings, in:
a- the entire length of the barrage b- the undersluices length of
173 c ID
the barrage
c- the regulator the main off taking canal d- none of these
If s = (3t2- m, where t is in secs, calculate the particle velocities when t = 1s. v =______
174 d SEE
a-0 m/s b-2 m/s c-4 m/s d-6 m/s
A slip share is_______________.
175 a-One piece share b-Of two metal pieces share a FMP
c-Attached with landside d-None of the above
For proportionality, weir type outlets should be set at__________ depth:
176 a- 0.9 b- 0.8 a ID
c- 0.6 d- 0.3
The curvature of earth is not take into consideration is called__________------ surveying
177 a SEE
a- Plane surveying b- geodetic surveying c- both (a & b) d- none of above
Clutch noises are usually most noticeable when the engine is___________.
178 d FMP
a. Being started b. Decelerating c. Stopped d. Accelerating
In an arch dam loads are resisted by:
179 a- weight of dam b- arch action c ID
c- both (a- and (b- d- none of them
Resistance to indentation is called_________.
180 a SEE
a- Hardness b- resilience c- strength d- ductility
In 2-stroke cycle engine, one cycle is completed in_________________.
181 a. 2 revolutions of crank shaft b. One revolution of crank shaft c. b FMP
c. 4 revolutions of crank shaft d. 3 evolutions of crank shaft
Aquifer having same hydraulic conductivity in all directions at a point is called:
182 b ID
a- homogeneous b- isotropic

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c- anisotropic d- both (a- & (b-

Which are of the following source of polluting the air_______?
183 a- Using an air conditioner b- Using a hair dryer d SEE
c- Watching TV d- All of above
In m.b. plough, the mould board serves the purpose of______________.
184 a-Receiving the furrow slice b-Lifting and turning the soil d FMP
c-Pulverizing the soil d-All above
Time from the centeroid of net rainfall to the peak of hydrograph is called:
185 a- time of concentration b- lag time d ID
c- basin lag d- both (b- & (c-
To eliminate collimation error the leveling instrument must be placed________.
186 c SEE
a- Near BS b- near FS c- exactly mid-way d- between BS and FS
As compression ratio in an engine goes up, the octane requirements of the fuel______.
187 b FMP
a. Goes down b. Goes up c. Stay about the same d. not concerned
Pumps in ascending order of discharge are:
188 a- axial, mixed, radial b- mixed, axial, radial c ID
c- radial, mixed, axial d- mixed, radial, axial
The mixture of lime stone and clay is called_________.
189 a SEE
a- Cement b- sand c- concrete d- mortar
In a four stroke diesel engine, the ignition takes place due to_______.
190 d FMP
a. Spark b. High pressure c. High temperature d. Both (b- & (c-
A rectangular channel carries a certain flow for which the alternate depths are found to
be 3.0 m and 1.0 m. The critical depth in m for this flow is
191 b ID
a- 2.65 b- 1.65
c- 0.65 d- 1.33
What are the errors associated with maps___________?
192 c SEE
a-Distance b-Area c-"DADS" d-None
In grassy lands, the best mould board for use, is______________.
193 a FMP
a-Sod or breaker type b-Stubble type c-General purpose type d-Slot type
Typical width of strip-cropping ranges from
194 a- 20 to 50 m b- 30 to 100 m b ID
c- 50 to 100 m d- none of above
Which one of the micro nutrient is found in Bio solids____________.
195 d SEE
a-Sulphur b- Calcium c- Molybdenum d- Both b & c
Came shaft is driven by__________.
196 a FMP
a-Crank shaft b-Drive wheel c-Piston d-Piston rod
A line joining the tops of liquid in piezometers is called
197 a- energy line b- imaginary line c ID
c- hydraulic grade line d- datum line
Desiccation of clay during construction results in cracks that__________.
198 a- reduce the efficiency b-increase the efficiency a SEE
c- have no effect on liner efficiency d- none of these
In diesel engine, the cylinder is fitted with________________.
199 a FMP
a- Movable piston b-Piston rod c-Crank shaft d- Crank case
The Garret’s diagrams are based on:
200 a- Lacey’s theory b- Khosla’s theory d ID
c- Bligh’s theory d- Kennedy’s theory

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At a junction of tree trunk and limbs_________.

201 c SEE
a- Growth defect b- seasoning defect c- knots d- lumber grades
The rear bottom of land side is called_____________.
202 a FMP
a-Heel b-Wing c-Bearing d-Shin
The tunnel openings provided infront of a canal head regulator at a diversion
headworks:
a- Discharge sedimented water into the canal
203 b ID
b- discharge sediment load into the undersluices, from where I ejects out to the
downstream river
c- discharge clear water into the canal d- none of these
Factor which is not affecting deteriorating rocks____________.
204 d SEE
a- Rain b- temperature c- wind d- moisture content
Which type of valve arrangements requires the use of rocker arms?
205 c FMP
a- H – head b- T – head c- I – head d- L – head
For proportionality, pipe outlets should be set at__________ depth:
206 a- 0.9 b- 0.8 d ID
c- 0.6 d- 0.3
277-The variation of shear force due to a triangular load on simply supported beam
207 is_________ c SEE
a- uniform b- linear c- parabolic d- cubic
In diesel engine the component placed at the place of spark plug, is________.
208 a-Nozzle b- Intake valve c- Exhaust valve d- Piston rod a FMP

The arch action in an arch dam section material:

a- massive dam section
209 b ID
b- economy in quantity of dam section material
c- wider base of dam d- none of them
210 First rank in Hierarchy of Integrated Solid Waste Management is _________. a SEE
In mould board plough, the function of tail piece is to____________.
211 a-Turn the furrow slice b-Lift the soil a FMP
c-Pulverize the soil d- Cut and loft the soil
The lines perpendicular to groundwater flow lines are called:
212 a- isohyets b- equipotential lines b ID
c- isobars d- contours
Optimum C/N ratio for composting is________.
213 a SEE
a- 30 b- 40 c- 50 d- none of these
The combustion process in a diesel engine is_____________.
214 a. Constant pressure process b. Isothermal process a FMP
c. Constant volume process d. Adiabatic process
The point on hydrograph, upto which all the surface water has drained out, is called:
215 a- rising point b- peak c ID
c- inflexion point d- both (b- & (c-
There are __________types of Gasifier.
216 b SEE
a-4 b- 3 c- 8 d- 2
Diesel engine______________.
217 a. May be 4-stroke engine b. Are 2-stroke engines only a FMP
c. Are 4-stroke engines only d. May not be 4-stroke engine

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Cavitation in pumps causes:

218 a- reduced discharge b- reduced pump efficiency d ID
c- damage to impeller d- all of above
The ratio between the volumetric stress to the volumetric strain is called as__________
219 a- young's modulus b- modulus of elasticity c SEE
c- rigidity modulus d- bulk modulus
In m.b. plough, the land wheel is considered as_______________.
220 a FMP
a-Plough accessory b-Plough part c-The part of land side d-Component of frog
In defining a Froude number applicable to the open channels of any shape, the length
parameter used is the
221 a- ratio of area to top width b- ratio of area to wetted a ID
perimeter
c- depth of flow d- square root of the area
214-Ground resolution of the Landsat 7 ETM+__________.
222 c SEE
a-30m b-15m c-Both (a & b) d-None
The compression pressure in diesel engine is around______________.
223 a FMP
a. 30 Kg/cm2 b. 10 Kg/cm2 c. 20 Kg/cm2 d. 40 Kg/cm2
Drainage type terraces are not suitable for
224 a- humid zones b- semi-arid zones b ID
c- tropical zones d- all above
204-LANDSAT would provide valuable early warning information to which global
225 organization__________ a SEE
a-FAO b-ROTARY c-UNESCO d-None
In 4-stroke diesel engines, the sequence of strokes is______________.
a-Intake, compression, expansion and exhaust stroke
226 b- Intake, expansion, compression and exhaust stroke a FMP
c-Expansion, intake, exhaust and compression stroke
d-Compression, expansion, intake and exhaust stroke
The distance between pipe center line and hydraulic grade line is equal to
227 a- elevation head b- pressure head b ID
c- velocity head d- head
When a series of connected lines form a closed circuit__________
228 a- Closed traverse b- open traverse a SEE
c- both (a & b) d- none of above
In m.b. plough, the gauge wheel is used as________________.
229 a FMP
a-Accessory b-Part of plough bottom c-Draft controller d-Share
The critical Velocity ratio was introduced in kennedy’s equation of critical velocity to
take into account the effect of
230 c ID
a- channel cross section b- climatic conditions
c- silt grade d- roughness of bed
217-SPOT Satellite was Launched by__________
231 a SEE
a-France b-Spain c-Japan d-None
The temperature of the compressed air should be ______________ of the fuel.
232 a. Below the flash point b. Above the flash point c FMP
c. Above the fire point d. Between the fire and flash point
Canal headworks in the upper rocky reaches of the rivers, are uncommen, because:
233 d ID
a- more drop are required on the resulting canal system

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b- costly head regulator is required

c- more cross-drainage works are required on the resulting canal network
d- all of the above
Water logging is a source of_________.
234 c SEE
a- Air pollution b- Water pollution c- Soil pollution d- All of above
In the intake stroke of diesel engine_____________.
235 a-Only air enters into the cylinder b-Piston is idle a FMP
c-Piston is at the top or cylinder d-Wheel does not turn
Sensitivity index for a wide trapezoidal channel is __________- F:
236 a- 5/3 c- 1 a ID
c- ¾ d- ½
Inaccessible points may be located by the__________
237 a- Resection method b- intersection method b SEE
c- radiation method d- none of above
Adjustments in m.b. plough is done, through_____________.
238 a FMP
a-Suctions b-Mould board c-Share d-Land side
An arch dam mostly transfers the dam load:
239 a- vertically on foundation b- horizontally on abutments b ID
c- horizontally on foundation d- vertically on abutments
Speed of the Earth at 45 N is_____________.
240 a SEE
a-1180.7 km/h b-1600 km/h c-1200 km/h d-None
Immediately after ignition, combustion chamber temperatures may reach a value of__.
241 a FMP
a. 15000C b. 55000C c. 25000C d. 75000C
The annual groundwater storage in an area is equal to:
a- land area x drop in water table
b- land area x rise in water table x porosity of formation
242 c ID
c- land area x maximum seasonal fluctuation in water table x specific yield of
aquifer
d- all of the above
Which of the following is not a GIS package__________?
243 d SEE
a-ArcGIS b-MapInfo c-Idrisi32 d-Netscape
During intake stroke of diesel engine, the piston rod__________.
244 a-Moves in forward direction b-Moves backward direction a FMP
c-Does not move d-Moves upto center of the cylinder
In double ring infiltrometer, water is filled in the outer ring in order to:
a- take reading
245 b- discourage underground lateral movement of water from inner ring b ID
c- encourage underground lateral movement of water from outer ring
d- cool the soil
Which type of the following is related to algae__________?
246 d SEE
a-Cholera b-Phormidium c-Vorticila d-Both (a & B)
In m.b. plough, the vertical suction is meant for_______________.
247 a-Increasing ploughing depth b-Reducing furrow width a FMP
c-Reducing draft d-Widening of furrow
Upper limit of moisture availability is called
248 a- Gravitational water b- Saturation point c ID
c- Field capacity d- Maximum available water

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The material which is considered as useless or unwanted is__________

249 a SEE
a-Waste b- Valuable Product c- Both (a & b) d- None of above
The compression ratio in a diesel engine is as high as__________________.
250 b FMP
a. 25:1 b. 20:1 c. 10:1 d. 5:1
At critical depth
a- the discharge is minimum for the given specific energy
251 b- the discharge is maximum for the given specific force c ID
c- the discharge is maximum for the given specific energy
d- the discharge is minimum for the given specific force
Desiccation of clay during construction results in cracks that__________
252 a- reduce the efficiency b-increase the efficiency a SEE
c- have no effect on liner efficiency d- none of these
In compression stroke of 4-stroke diesel engine, the_____________.
253 a-Intake valve gets open b- Intake valve gets closed b FMP
c-Exhaust valve gets open d- None of the above
Water harvesting is most essential for the regions of
254 a- humid zones b- arid zones d ID
c- semi-arid zones d- both (b- and (c-
Combustion is an example of __________.
255 a-Waste Generation b- Waste Handling d SEE
c- Waste Collection d-Chemical Transformation
In m.b. plough, side clearance is the_______________.
256 a FMP
a-Horizontal suction b-Vertical suction c-Throat clearance d-Vertical clevis
The distance between datum line and energy line is called
257 a- elevation head b- pressure head d ID
c- velocity head d- head
The first photographs of the earth from space were taken in__________.
258 b SEE
a-1858 b-1958 c-1863 d-1963
In general the design of the current regulator is such that its main actuating winding
259 carries full_____________. b FMP
a. Generator voltage b. Generator output c. Field current d. Battery voltage
Lacey’s silt factor is proportional to:
a- d0.5 b- d
260 a ID
c- d2 d- none of above,
where d is the grain size
There are__________composting systems .
261 c SEE
a-Agitated b- Static c-both a & b d- none of above
In compression stroke of 4-stroke diesel engine, the piston_______________.
262 a- Moves upward b- Moves downward a FMP
b- c- Becomes idle d- Moves upto middle of the cylinder
A canal head headworks has nothing to do with a
263 a- weir b- guide bank d ID
c- head regulator d- safety ladder
Synthetic organic compounds and metals contained in Bio solids are__________.
264 d SEE
a-Selenium b- Nickel c- Mercury d- All
An implement which is pulled and guided by single hitch point, is called_______.
265 a FMP
a-Trailed type implement b-Mounted type implement

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c-Semi-mounted type implement d-Sliding type implement

A good irrigation module is one, which:
a- draws heavy silt from the canal b- draws clear water from the
266 c ID
canal
c- draws fair shareof silt from the canal d- none of above
The Circumference of the Earth at the equator is__________.
267 a SEE
a-40075 km b-79645 km c-33657 d-None
If the connecting rod longer, the side thrust of the piston is___________.
268 c FMP
a. Increased b. Constant c. Decreased d. none of these
Leaching is a process by which
a- water is excessively pumped from a waterlogged area
269 b- excess salt in the soil is pushed down by standing water above the soil b ID
c- improving the soil structure and texture by adding the soluble chemicals
d- sodium ions are removed from irrigation water
Soil condition also affect the__________.
270 c SEE
a- Fertility b- animal health c- crop yield d- farm house
In 4-stroke engine, there is____________.
271 a- Only one power stroke b-Three idle strokes d FMP
b- c-Three power stroke d- Both (a- & (b-
The soil uniformity coefficient ‘Cu’ is equal to:
272 a- D60/D10 b- D10/D60 a ID
c- D40/D10 d- D10/D40
Water present underground surface is greater than water on ground surface is about
273 __________. d SEE
a- 12 times b- 5 times c- 48 times d- 38 times
The true point of hitch of a tractor is the______________.
274 a FMP
a-Centre of power b-Centre of resistance c-Line of pull d-Vertical clevis
Which of the following crops is used as standard for determining potential ET?
275 a- fodder b- citrus d ID
c- wheat d- alfalfa
The working principle of optical square is based on__________.
276 c SEE
a- Reflection b- Refraction c- Double reflection d- None of above
In a six cylinder engine there is balance of______________.
277 a. Primary forces only b. Secondary forces only c FMP
c. Both primary and secondary forces d. none
Lower limit of moisture availability is called
278 a- Hygroscopic moisture b- Minimum available moisture c ID
c- Permanent wilting point d- None of above
_____________indicates the shifting of the instrument.
279 a SEE
a-Change point b- Height of instrument c- Both (a & b) d- None
In expansion stroke of engine, when fine spray of diesel is injected into cylinder, the
piston reaches at__________.
280 a FMP
a- The upper part of cylinder b- The middle of cylinder
c- The bottom of the cylinder d- None of the above
For a given open channel carrying a certain discharge the critical depends upon
281 a- the geometry of the channel b- the viscosity of water a ID
c- the roughness of the channel d- the longitudinal slope of the channel

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The range of zinc in drinking water according to WHO is__________.

282 d SEE
a- 2mg/litre b- 4mg/litre c- 5mg/litre d- 3mg/litre
In tractor drawn plough the center of pull is the_________.
283 a FMP
a-True point of hitch d-Centre of resistance c-Line of pull d-Vertical suction
Underground dams are meant for
284 a- erosion control b- water harvesting d ID
c- runoff control d- both (b- and (c-
What is the diameter of four tower trickling filter__________.
285 a SEE
a-50m b-60m c-70m d-80m
Vibration damper _____________.
286 a. controls the torsional vibrations b. drives the pulley a FMP
c. dampens the engine speed d. reduces the speed of the flywheel
The distance between datum line and pipe center line is called
287 a- elevation head b- pressure head a ID
c- velocity head d- head
What is the average depth of rock packing__________.
288 c SEE
a-2 ft b-4 ft c-6 ft d-8 ft
The fine spray of the diesel oil is injected into the cylinder, during________.
289 c FMP
a- Intake stroke c- Compression stroke c- Power stroke d-Exhaust stroke
The wetted perimeter P of a stable channel is proportional to:
a- Q b- Q0.5
290 b ID
c- Q2 d- none of above,
where Q is the discharge
A 20 m chain is divided into__________.
291 b SEE
a- 150 links b- 100 links c- 200 links d- 250 links
The total force required to pull an implement is called____________.
292 b FMP
a-Draft b-Pull c-H.p d-Thrust
A fish ladder is provided in a canal project
a- to catch the fish for commercial development
293 b- to enable the fish to move freely in the river b ID
c- to serve the same purpose as a canal ladder
d- both b- and c-
270-A redundant truss is defined by the truss satisfying the equation__________.
294 b SEE
a- m = 2j - 3 b- m < 2j + 3 c- m > 2j - 3 d- m > 2j + 3
The fit of the piston to the cylinder is measured at the__________.
295 b FMP
a. Piston skirt b. Piston head c. Point of minimum diameter d. none
An irrigation outlet is said to be proportional, when its:
296 a- sensitivity is 1 b- flexibility is 1 b ID
c- setting is 1 d- all of above
Work is intentionally of good quality if wood is__________.
297 a SEE
a- Well seasoned b- knots c- shake d- decayed
In exhaust stroke, the piston is_____________.
298 a FMP
a- Pushed upward b- Pushed downward c- Idle in position d-None of the above
A land is said to be waterlogged when:
a- WT rises to an extent that soil pores in the rootzone of crop becomes
299 d ID
saturated
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c- there is a decline in the of oxygen and increase in level of carbon dioxide

d- all of above
The internal focusing telescope is focused by moving the______ .
300 b SEE
a-Convex lens b- concave lens c- palano convex lens d- none
The draft par unit cross-sectional area of the furrow is called__________.
301 a FMP
a-Unit draft b-Lateral draft c-Metric h.p d-Pull
Volume of water, expressed as percentage of total volume of saturated aquifer, that can
be drained by gravity, is called:
302 b ID
a- specific retention b- specific yield
c- specific storage d- storativity
165-Which one method is used for lanfilling when the terrain is unsuitable for the
303 excavation of cells__________. c SEE
a- Area method b- canyon method c-trench method d-none of these
In gear systems, speed reduction means torque_____________.
304 b FMP
a. Stabilization b. Increase c. Decreases d. None of the above
Ratio of actual ET of a specific crop to potential ET is called:
305 a- ET ratio b- crop coefficient b ID
c- pan coefficient d- depletion factor
A double liner consist of________.
306 a-two single liners b- two composite liners d SEE
c- single and composite liner d-all of these
In two stroke engines, the exhaust port is located___________.
307 a- A- Opposite to the transfer port b- At the top of cylinder a FMP
b- c- At the bottom of cylinder d- Beside transfer port
Available moisture is equal to
a- Maximum available water - Minimum available moisture
308 b- Field capacity – permanent wilting point b ID
c- Field capacity – hygroscopic moisture
d- Saturation point - permanent wilting point
The types of compass are__________.
309 a- Prismatic compass b- surveyor compass c- both (a & b) d- none of c SEE
above
The actual area covered by the implement during its total consumed time is known
as__________.
310 a FMP
a-Effective field capacity b-Field efficiency
c-Theoretical field efficiency d-Theoretical field capacity
The flow in a rectangular channel is subcritical. If the width is expanded at a centain
section, the water surface
311 a- at a downstream section will drop b- at a downstream section will a ID
rise
c- at a upstream section will rise d- at a upstream section will drop
The process in which heat is transferred by movement of molecules__________.
312 b SEE
a- Conduction b- convection c- radiation d- all of above
As the number of cylinders in multi cylinder engines increases the power to weight
313 ratio_______. b FMP
a. Remains the same b. Increases c. Becomes zero d. Decreases
314 Downstream section of straight drop spillway is called as c ID

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a- apron b- stilling basin

c- both (a- and (b- d- none of above
Solids that are obtained as by product of sewage treatment process are__________.
315 b SEE
a-Solid sewage b-Bio Solid c- Sewage sludge d- None
In two stroke engines, the transfer port is located________________.
316 a- a - Opposite to the transfer port b - At the bottom of cylinder a FMP
c - At the top of cylinder d - Beside transfer port
The energy line for a real fluid is
317 a- always declined b- always inclined a ID
c- always horizontal d- always vertical
Which of the following is not a method of energy scattering in the
atmosphere__________?
318 c SEE
a-Non-selective scattering b-Raleigh Scattering
c-Amalgamated Scattering d-Mie Scattering
Effective field capacity (C- of farm implement is given as______________.
319 a FMP
a-C = SWE/1000 b-SW/1000 = C c-C = SWE/10000 d-WE/10000
In Lacey’s regime theory, the flow velocity is proportional to
a- (Qf-0.5 b- Q/f2
320 c ID
c- (Qf-1/6 d- none of above,
where Q is the discharge and f is silt factor
Management data for solid waste includes__________.
321 d SEE
a- Altitude b- Weather condition c- Living habits d- All of above
The maximum pressure of air at the end of compression in diesel engines is about____.
322 d FMP
a. 10 Kg/cm2 b. 100 Kg/cm2 c. 300 Kg/cm2d. 30 Kg/cm2
Silt excluders are constructed
a- on the river bed downstream of the head regulator
323 b- on the river bed upstream of the head regulator b ID
c- on the canal bed downstream of the canal head regulator
d- none of these
Wood is classified into two main groups__________.
324 d SEE
a- Deciduous b- coniferous c- broad leaves d- both (a & b)
During 2nd stroke I n 2-stroke engines, the rise in pressure in the cylinder, forces the
piston to move____________.
325 a FMP
a - Down in the cylinder b - Up in the cylinder
c - Very small distance d - None of the above
If the intensity of irrigation for Kharif is 45% and that for Rabi is 60%; then annual
intensity of irrigation is
326 c ID
a- 60% b- 100%
c- 105% d- none of above
A triangle is said to be well conditioned when its angles should lie between__________.
327 a SEE
a- 30o & 120o b- 20o & 150o c- 15o & 135o d- 10o &100o
Soil pulverization is evaluated in terms of_____________.
328 a-Soil aggregates and clod size b-Depth of ploughing a FMP
c-Level of soil surface d-Inversion of soil
A land is considered prone to waterlogging when WT is:
329 a- within 1.5m of ground surface b- within 2m of ground surface b ID
c- within 3m of ground surface d- all of above

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245-Chlorine residual(free or combine- measured by using method__________.

330 a- integrated method b- atmospheric method c SEE
c-differentiating method d-none
The characteristic of an object which makes it resist any tendency to change its
331 direction of motion is called_____________. a FMP
a. Inertia b. Power c. Internal energy d. momentum
For unconfined aquifers, the storage coefficient is same as:
332 a- specific retention b- porosity d ID
c- void ratio d- specific yield
Which gases have major contribution in producing Global Warming__________.
a- Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide
333 b- Water vapour, carbon monoxide, ethane a SEE
c- sulphure dioxide, ammonium nitrate, nitrogen
d- None of above
In 2-stock engine, the crank case is_______________.
334 a FMP
a - Fully closed b - Not closed c - Partially closed d - Covered with flop
The period of direct surface runoff of the unit hydrograph is called:
335 a- time base b- base width d ID
c- unit period d- both (a- & (b-
240-Young bacteria culture take dosage and time to reach low bacterial
number__________.
336 c SEE
a- 4 mg/l in 1 minute b- 3 mg/l in 30 minute c- 2 mg/l in 1 minute d- 2 mg/l in 30
minute
Cone penetrometer is used for measuring_______________.
337 b FMP
a-Depth of ploughing b-Soil pulverization c- Side draft d-Soil strength
Soil moisture characteristic curve gives relationship between
338 a- Soil tension and moisture content b- Soil salinity and moisture content a ID
c- Soil texture and moisture content d- Soil water and soil moisture
Linear distances is measured by__________.
339 d SEE
a- by pacing b- by stepping c- by passometer d- all of above
When we lift a 10 kg weight, 3 metre we would be doing_______________.
340 c FMP
a. 300 m kg of work b. 3 m kg of work c. 30 m kg of work d. 10 m kg of work
In a non-prismatic channel
341 a- unsteady flow is not possible b- the flow is always uniform c ID
c- uniform flow is not possible d- the flow is not possible
In QB system, a line is said to be free from local attraction if the difference between FB
and BB is__________.
342 b SEE
a- Numerically equal b- Numerically equal with opposite quadrants
c-Anything d- none of above
In 4-stock engine, the crank case is_____________.
343 c FMP
a - Fully closed b - Air tight c - Not fully close d - None of the above
Rational method is suitable to compute peak runoff rate from
344 a- large watersheds b- small watersheds b ID
c- medium watersheds d- none of above
Which of the following is Active Remote sensor__________.
345 c SEE
a-RADAR b-LIDAR c-Both a & b d-None of the above
346 The force that holds two particles of different kinds is called__________. b FMP

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a-Cohesion b-Adhesion c-Draft d-Pull

The energy line for an ideal fluid is
347 a- always declined b- always inclined c ID
c- always horizontal d- always vertical
__________ is a measure of succession of events and is considered as absolute quantity
348 in Newtonian physics. a SEE
a-time b-velocity c-acceleration d-none of these
function of the crank shaft is____________.
349 b FMP
a-Turn the wheel b. Power the piston c. Rotate piston d. Stop the engine
Lacey’s regime theory is not applicable to a canal in:
350 a- true regime b- initial regime b ID
c- final regime d- none of above
Vegetable waste is a type of __________.
351 a- Biodegradable waste b- Integrated waste a SEE
c- Non biodegradable waste d- None of above
A four-stroke engine is operated at___________.
352 a FMP
a - Any speed b - Low speed c - High speed d - Medium speed
The silt exclusion device, constructed on the bed of the main canal, taking of from a
headwork, is called:
353 b ID
a- silt excluder b- silt ejector
c- both a- and b- d- none of above
Municipal solid wastes as delivered in compaction vehicles have been fond typical value
354 is__________. b SEE
a- 800 lb/yd3 b-500 lb/yd3 c-200 lb/yd3 d-300lb/yd3
In animal drawn m.b. plough the mould board is made of__________-.
355 d FMP
a-Mild steel b-Cast iron c-Chilled iron d-Both (a- and (b-
The area, on which crops are grown in a particular season, is called:
356 a- CCA b- GCA d ID
c- Net sown area d- None of the above
__________motion is not specified in a defined path.
357 d SEE
a- Constrained b-rectilinear c-straight-line d-unconstrained
Engine torque is highest at______________.
358 b FMP
a. Low speed b. Intermediate speed c. High speed d. all of the above
Land is said to waterlogged when:
359 a- gravity drainage is ceased b- PWP is reached c ID
c- salinity of soil increases d- all of above
__________is provided when landfill site is filled to its full capacity.
360 d SEE
a-Cell b- Daily Cover c- Lift d- Final Cover
In carburetor type petrol engine, the fuel is ignited by__________.
361 a FMP
a- Electric spark b- High compression c- Petrol flame d- All above
Discharge of a well per unit drawdown, is called:
362 a- specific capacity of well b- well yield a ID
c- well capacity d. all of these
Surveying can be classified into __________.classes.
363 c SEE
a-1 b- 2 c- 3 d- 4
Depth of furrow cut by an animal drawn light m.b. plough is____________.
364 a FMP
a-100 mm b-150 mm c-50 mm d-20 mm

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When volume of direct surface runoff is divided by the area of drainage basin under
study, we get:
365 a ID
a- net rainfall b- unit hydrograph ordinates
c- base flow d- total runoff
If the particle is slowing down the particle is said to__________.
366 d SEE
a-accelerating b-moving c-projectile motion d-decelerating
One of the major causes of h.p in an engine is________________.
367 c FMP
a- High speed b- High volumetric efficiency c- Piston-ring friction d- Low speed
“Water at field / water stored in the root-zone” is called
368 a- Conveyance efficiency b- Water application efficiency d ID
c- Irrigation efficiency d- None of above
158-Combustion process is highly__________.
369 c SEE
a-Endothermic b-Densification c-Exothermic d-a & b
In carburetor type petrol engine, the fuel is mixed with air________.
370 a - In cylinder b-Before entering into cylinder b FMP
c - After entering into cylinder d- None of the above
Uniform flow in an open channel exists when the flow is steady and the channel is
a- prismatic
371 b- non-prismatic and depth of flow is constant along the channel c ID
c- prismatic and the depth of flow is constant along the channel
d- frictionless
Graphical or trigonometric solution is __________than vector algebra solution
372 d SEE
a-longer b-convenient c-easier d-shorter
Width of furrow cut by animal drawn medium m.b. plough is_____________.
373 a FMP
a-150 to 200 mm b-100 to 150 mm c-10 to 50 mm d-200 to 250 mm
Runoff coefficient is the ratio of
374 a- annual rainfall t annual runoff b- runoff to rainfall b ID
c- runoff to rainfall intensity d- all of above
A convenient direction is assumed as a meridian for the survey of a small area known
as__________.
375 c SEE
a- True meridian b- magnetic meridian c- arbitrary meridian d- grid
meridian
For diesel engines the nominal compression ratio is from_________________.
376 a FMP
a- 17 to 21:1 b- 7.5 to 8.5:1 c- 30 to 40:1 d- 1 to 5:1
The mercury is heavier than water by
377 a- 11.6 times b- 12.6 times c ID
c- 13.6 times d- 14.6 times
The process by which the initial size of waste is reduced by application of force is called-
__________.
378 b SEE
a- mechanical volume reduction b- mechanical size reduction
c- separation d- none of above
In diesel engine, the fuel is ignited by___________.
379 a - Heat of the compressed air b - Spark plug a FMP
c- Electrical spark d- None of the above
Hydraulic depth is the ratio of :
380 a- Wetted area to wetted perimeter b- wetted area to top width b ID

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c- wetted area to bottom width d- wetted perimeter to top width

The normal action on a body is zero when body is moving __________.
381 b SEE
a- Circular path b- straight line c- specific path d- rectilinear
In animal drawn m.b. plough the inclination of share blade to the direction of travel is
382 b FMP
a- 10 to 15 b-30 to 45 c-20 to 25 d-5 to 10
If y1and y2 are water depths upstream and downstream of a hydraulic jump
respectively, the loss the loss of energy due to hydraulic jump is:
383 b ID
a- (y2 –y1-4/4y1y2 b- (y2 –y1-3/4y1y2
c- (y2 –y1-2/4y1y2 d- (y2 –y1-/4y1y2
There are __________types of composting systems
384 d SEE
a-4 b- 6 C- 8 D- 2
For petrol engines the nominal compression ratio will vary between______________.
385 d FMP
a- 1 to 2:1 b- 18 to 21:1 c- 1 to 5:1 d- 7.5 to 8.5:1
In plain areas, the irrigation canals are usually aligned along:
386 a- Ridge lines b- Contour lines a ID
c- Valley lines d- Across the contours
The temp. at which the ash resulting from burning will form clinker__________.
387 b SEE
a- Ash point b- fusion point c- flash point d- none 0f these
In diesel engines, during compression stroke, the pressure varies from_________.
388 b FMP
a- a- 10 to 20 kg/cm2 b-30 to 45 kg/cm2 c- 15 to 20 kg/cm2 d- 20 to 30 kg/cm2
Mole drains are useful in equalizing water level between ditches for:
389 a- drainage b- sub-irrigation c ID
c- both drainage and sub-irrigation d- none of them
The number of ranging rods required for ranging a line is__________.
390 b SEE
a- At least two b- At least three c- At least four d- At least five
In disc plough the discs move forward by___________.
391 a FMP
a-Rolling b-Sliding c-Reciprocating motion d-Both (a&b)
Theis equation is used for:
a- steady radial flow in an unconfined aquifer
392 b- unsteady radial flow in an unconfined aquifer d ID
c- steady radial flow in a confined aquifer
d- unsteady radial flow in a confined aquifer
Area under v-t curve and a-t curve represents the __________ respectively
393 a-acceleration, distance b- velocity, distance c SEE
c-distance, acceleration d-time, acceleration
Connecting rods are generally of the following from____________.
394 a- Forged round section steel b- Cast steel triangular section d FMP
c- Forged square section steel d- Forged I section steel
Unit hydrograph ordinates are multiplied by Pnet to get direct runoff ordinates; this
process is called:
395 c ID
a- UG derivation b- UG alteration
c- UG application d- base flow separation
The physical properties of MSW are__________.
396 d SEE
a- Specific weight b- moisture content c- particle size d- all of above
In diesel engines, fuel is injected into cylinder through____________.
397 a FMP
a- a- Auto misers b- Manifold c- Air intake d- Exhaust valve

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Application efficiency could be 100% in case of

a- Precise irrigation
398 c ID
b- High efficiency irrigation systems water application
c- Under irrigation d- All of above
Feasibility of combustion of solid waste depends on-__________.
399 a-physical properties b- chemical properties b SEE
c - both a & b d- none of above
A disc plough forced into soil and thus to cut the soil due to____________.
400 a-Vertical suction of plough b-Body weight of plough b FMP
c-Horizontal suction of plough d-All above
In a uniform there is a balance between
401 a- gravity and frictional forces b- gravity and inertial forces a ID
c- inertial and frictional flow d- inertial and viscous flow
The assumed several lines parallel to true meridian for a particular zone__________.
402 a- True meridian b- magnetic meridian c- arbitrary meridian d- grid d SEE
meridian
The temperature of the piston will be more at______________.
403 a. The piston walls b. The crown of the piston b FMP
c. The skirt of the piston d. The piston pin
Curve number method estimates the
404 a- runoff rate b- direct runoff b ID
c- subsurface runoff d- both (a- and (b-
Agricultural residues includes__________.
405 d SEE
a- farmyard manure b- Crop residue c- Slurry d-All of above
In diesel engines, the function of atomizer is to___________.
406 b - Inject the fuel into cylinder b- Lubricate piston a FMP
c - Allow the air into radiator d- Pass out the gas from cylinder
The viscosity of gases increase with the
407 a- increasing temperature b- decreasing temperature a ID
c- remains unchanged d- none of these
There are __________types of composting methods
408 b SEE
a-4 b- 3 c- 8 d- 2
The concavity of 60 cm diameter disc in disc plough is about_______________.
409 a FMP
a-8 cm b-5 cm c-10 cm d-15 cm
The unit of Chezy’s coefficient C in Chezy’s formula is :
410 a- (m/s-1/2 b- m/s a ID
c- m d- Nil
Primary subtractive colors are__________.
411 a-Cyan, yellow, magenta b-Red, Blue, Green b SEE
c-Cyan, Green, Magenta d-None
The two-stroke engine has valve ports in the____________.
412 b FMP
a- Pistons b- Cylinder walls c- Piston rings d- Cylinder head
A hydraulic jump ensures change of :
a- subcritical flow to super critical flow b- super critical flow to subcritical flow
413 b ID
c- subcritical flow to critical flow d- super critical flow to critical
flow
414 The mostly used material at farm house__________. b SEE

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a- Concrete b- wood c- bricks d- terra cotta

Compression ratio of spark ignited engines varies from______________.
415 b FMP
a - 5:1 to 8:1 b- 1:2 to 3:5 c- 10:15 to 15:17 d- 3:2 to 5:2
A ridge canal is also called a:
416 a- Watershed canal b- Contour canal a ID
c- Side slope canal d- None of above
Residential and commercial, including special and hazardous wastes in %age ________.
417 d SEE
a- 3-12 b- 2-5 c- 0.5-1.2 d- 50-75
The angle at which the plane of cutting edge of disc is inclined to the____________.
418 b FMP
a-Tilt angle b-Disc angle c-Plane angle d-Disc inclination
Canals meant for the purpose of draining off water from the waterlogged area are
called__________.
419 c ID
a- seepage canals b- laterals
c- drains d- watercourses
QuickBird was launched in__________.
420 c SEE
a-1988 b-1999 c-2000 d-2001
During compression stroke the air is compressed according to__________.
421 a- Isothermal process b- Hyperbolic process c- Adiabatic process d- Constant c FMP
pressure process
Jacob’s equation is used for:
a- steady radial flow in an unconfined aquifer
422 b- unsteady radial flow in an unconfined aquifer b ID
c- steady radial flow in a confined aquifer
d- unsteady radial flow in a confined aquifer
Which are composed of chain of amino acid__________.
423 a SEE
a- Protein b- lipids c- fats d- none
Fuel injection pump and injectors are not provided in____________.
424 b FMP
a - Diesel engines b- Petrol engines c- Water cooled engines d- None of the above
While converting a 3-hr UG having time base of 24 hours to 6-hr UG using S-curve
method, what will be required number of successions to be developed?
425 a ID
a- 8 b- 4
c- 10 d- 12
To get full strength of concrete curing time should be__________.
426 d SEE
a- 3 days b- 7 days c- 14 days d- 28 days
The depth measured at the center of disc by placing its concave side on flat soil surface
427 is called____________. a FMP
a-Concavity b-disc diameter c-Clearance d-Suction
Soil Salinity causes
a- Reduction in soil nutrients b- Reduction in soil organic
428 c ID
matter
c- Reduction in soil water available to plants c- All of Above
Fusing temperatures for the formation of clinker from solid waste average
429 are__________. a SEE
a- 2000-2200 F b- 1100-1200 F c-1500-1700F d-1000-1300F
During suction stroke the pressure inside the cylinder is__________.
430 a- Equal to atmospheric pressure b- Above atmospheric pressure d FMP
c- Above or below atmospheric pressure d- Below atmospheric pressure

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Uniform flow is not possible if

431 a- friction is large b- fluid is an oil c ID
c- So ≤ 0 d- So > 0
An unit operation in which density of material is increased is called_________.
432 b SEE
a- Densification b- baling c- purification
Engine weight per horse power (H.P.- is more, in case of___________.
433 a FMP
a -Petrol engine b- Diesel engine c- Air-cooled engine d- Motor cycles
Compaction of soil
434 a- increases erosion b- decreases erosion a ID
c- no effect on erosion d- none of above
Fermentation is a__________process .
435 a SEE
a- Natural b- Artificial c- Both a & b d- None
Harrow plough is the___________.
436 a-Vertical disc plough b-Turn wrest plough a FMP
c-Reversible disc plough d-Disc harrow
Viscosity of a fluid is due to
a- molecular motion b- particle momentum
437 d ID
interchange
c- surface tension d- both ‘a’ and ‘b’
The surface of still water is considered to be________ .
438 a SEE
a-Level b- Horizontal c- smooth d- none
The type of air cycle used in diesel engine is called______________.
439 c FMP
a- Otto cycle b- Carnot cycle c- Diesel cycle d- Rankine cycle
Canals are lined with the consideration of:
a- reduction in seepage losses
440 d ID
b- improvement in discharging capacity of an existing canal
c- prevention of waterlogging d- all of above
In which level telescope is removed from the support __________.
441 b SEE
a-DUMPY level b- Y-level c- Crushing level d-None of above
Engine weight per horse power (H.P.- is relatively less in case of_________.
442 a FMP
a-Petrol engines b-Diesel engines c- Water cooled engines d- Diesel cars
A hydraulic jump involves
443 a- subcritical flow b- super critical flow d ID
c- critical flow d- all of the above
types of bio gas plants are __________
444 d SEE
a-Floating type b- Dome Type c- Bag Type d- all of above
On way disc plough is the______________.
445 a-Vertical disc plough b-Harrow disc plough d FMP
c-Turn wrest plough d-Both (a- & (b-
The canal which is not supposed to do any irrigation is called:
446 a- main canal b- watercourse a ID
c- major distributary d- minor distributary
The compass box is made of__________.
447 c SEE
a- Iron b- aluminium c- brass d- cobalt
The radiator tubes are manufactured by using______________.
448 c FMP
a- Cast iron tubes b- Aluminum tubes c- Brass tubes d- Steel tubes
449 Waterlogging in irrigated areas is due to: d ID

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a- seepage from unlined canals and watercourses

b- shift from protective to intensive irrigation
c- inadequate drainage d- all of above
Normally wood have highest__________.
450 a SEE
a- Nail holding capacity b- hardness c- strength d- stiffness
Combustion space is associated to____________.
451 a FMP
a-Engine cylinder b- Engine piston c- Radiator d- Combustion
In image well theory, distance of the image well from the observation well is found by:
452 a- Law of sines b- Law of times b ID
c- Darcy’ law d- none of these
Lines passing through points of zero declination is__________.
453 b SEE
a- Isogonics lines b- agonic lines c- both a and b d- none of above
In disc plough the width of cut is adjusted by______________.
a-Changing the angle between frame and land wheel
454 a FMP
b-Increasing horizontal suction of plough
c-Vertical suction d-Throat clearance
While converting a 4-hr UG into 6-hr UG using S-curve method, the ordinates of S-curve
difference will be multiplied by:
455 b ID
a- 6/4 b- 4/6
c- 2 d- 10
Which one is not used as wood preservative__________.
456 a SEE
a- Creosote b- coal tar c- engine oil d- alcohol
Gudgeon pins or piston pins are made by_____________.
457 d FMP
a- Piston material itself b- Cork c- Cast iron d- Hardened and ground steel
Potential evapotrainspiration is defined for
458 a- Cotton b- Maize d ID
c- Rice d- Grass
233-What is the height of four tower trickling filter__________.
459 d SEE
a-210m b-230m c-100m d-10m
The liner or sleeve is provided in________________.
460 a FMP
a-Engine cylinder b- Piston c- Crankshaft d- Flywheel
The dimensions of the Chezy coefficient C are
461 a- L2T-1 b- LT-1/2 d ID
c- M0L0T0 d- L1/2T-1
293-1-In National Standard for Drinking Water Quality color should be__________.
462 a SEE
a- > 15 TCU b- =15 TCU c-15 TCU d- None of these
Improper hitching of disc plough causes________________.
463 a-Excessive side draft b-Greater depth of cut a FMP
c-Poor working performance d-Less penetration
At greater temperature , the infiltration rate is
464 a- more b- less a ID
c- no effect d- none of above
volume of waste deposited in landfill site daily is __________.
465 a SEE
a-Cell b- Daily Cover c- Lift d- Final Cover
The crankcase scavenging the crankcase or underside of the piston acts as_______.
466 a FMP
a-An air compressor b- A blower c- A ventilator d- A breather

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Froude’s number is used in

467 a- pipe flow b- pressure flow c ID
c- open channel flow d- steady flow
High quality bio solids can be used for__________.
468 c SEE
a-Mine site rehabilitation b- Road bases c- Growing crops d- Oil from sludge
Pistons are made of______________.
469 d FMP
a-Cast iron b- Aluminum and its alloy c- Stainless steel d- Both (a & b)
Requirements of canal lining are
470 a- highly impervious b- hydraulically efficient d ID
c- stable and durable section d- all of above
Transporting is the part of__________.
471 b SEE
a- Management I b- Management II c- Management III d- Management IV
Loose bearings in disc plough cause the problem of____________.
472 a-Excessive side draft b-Uneven cutting of furrows b FMP
c-Poor depth of soil cut d-Poor working efficiency
The phenomenon of hydraulic jump leads to
473 a- evolution of energy b- dissipation of energy b ID
c- sometimes a- and sometimes (b- d- none of these
Spatial Resolution of QuickBird satellite__________.
474 d SEE
a-1x1m b-2x2m c-3x3m d-4x4m
In tractors, the draw bar is meant for transmitting the power from______________.
475 a-Engine to the training implement b-PTO to the pulley a FMP
c-Engine to rear axle d-Piston to crankshaft
The canal, which may frequently encounter cross-drainage works, will be a:
476 a- watershed canal c- contour canal c ID
c- side slope canal d- none of these
Modes of heat transmissions are__________.
477 d SEE
a- Conduction b- convection c- radiation d- all of above
Top of the piston is called________________.
478 a FMP
a-Crown b- TDC c- BDC d- Sleeve
Waterlogging reduces crop yield due to:
a- lack of aeration in rootzone of crop
479 d ID
b- restriction in roots development due to low soil temperature
c- creation of salinisation d- all of above
The angle of a line makes with the magnetic meridian is__________.
480 b SEE
a- Reduced bearing b- magnetic bearing c- whole circle bearing d- all of above
Use of chisel plough is done_______________.
481 a-After regular ploughing b-Before regular ploughing b FMP
c-By bullocks only d-None of the above
Capacity of the well in an aquifer to supply water without causing a continuous lowering
of the water table or piezometric surface, is called its:
482 a ID
a- safe yield b- ultimate yield
c- normal yield d- specific yield
Incubators are used only in__________.
483 a SEE
a- Poultry house b- dairy house c- hog house d- horse farm
The heat is added in the cycle at_______________.
484 c FMP
a- Constant pressure b- Constant volume

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c- Approximately constant pressure and constant volume d- none

Fraction of total incoming radiation, which is reflected back by the earth to atmosphere,
is called:
485 a ID
a- albedo b- lapse rate
c- insulation d- both a & b
It is possible for acceleration to have a component that points toward outside of curve
486 a SEE
a-no b-yes c-both d-none
In cylinder, the side thrust of piston, is absorbed_____________.
487 a FMP
a-Sleeve b- Skirt c- Liner d- Crown
Kc value is
488 a- <1 b- >1 d ID
c- =1 d- All of above
The bearing of line measured in the direction of progress of survey is__________.
489 a SEE
a- Fore bearing b- back bearing c- both a and b d- none of above
Cutting and pulverizing of soil by rotary plough is done by means of____________.
490 a-Rotary tines b-Knives c FMP
c-Wooden planks attached d-High speed of plough
The dimensions of Manning’s n are
491 a- L1/6 b- L1/2 c ID
c- L-1/3T d- L-1/3T-1
The property of a material to withstand a sudden impact or shock is called__________.
492 a SEE
a- hardness b- ductility c- toughness d- elasticity of the material
Piston compression rings are manufactured by_________________.
493 b FMP
a- Aluminum b. Cast iron c. Steel d. Bronze
The mass per unit volume of a liquid at standard temperature and pressure is called
494 a- specific weight b- specific gravity c ID
c- density d- specific volume
The slope is measured by__________.
495 b SEE
a- By pacin b- by clinometers c- by passometer d- all of above
The space, which supports the crankshaft in the cylinder block, is called___________.
496 a FMP
a-Main journal b- Sleeve c- Skirt d- Ring clearance
Irrigation is basically required in
497 a- Humid regions b- arid regions d ID
c- semi arid regions d- all of the above
Bacteria present on earth are calculated as__________.
498 c SEE
a- 12*10^7 b- 3*10^8 c- 8*10^4 d- None of these
The soil mass which is cut lifted and threw during ploughing is called___________.
499 a FMP
a-Furrow slice b-Cut volume c-Replaced mass d-Inverted mass
Concrete lining is__________------ impervious than tile lining
500 a- more b- equally a ID
c- less d- all of above
The process of partial combustion of solid fuel is __________.
501 c SEE
a-Combustion b-Pyrolysis c- Gasification d- All of above
Aluminum alloy pistons are preferred because___________.
502 a- They are good absorbers of shock b- They are having less weight b FMP
c- They have good water resistance d- They are very strong in tension

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If a vertical line is drawn on the specific energy curve, corresponding to a particular

value of specific energy, the two depth values are obtained, which are known as:
503 b ID
a- initial and sequent depths b- alternate depths
c- conjugate depths d- all of these
The liquid has percolated through solid waste and has extracted dissolved material is
504 called__________. b SEE
a- Landfill b- Leachate c-a & b d- None
A crank shaft is provided with counter weights, throughout________.
505 a FMP
a-Its width b- Its length b- Its thickness d- None of the above
The canal, which can irrigate only one side, is a:
506 a- watershed canal b- contour canal b ID
c- side slope canal d- none of these
Combustion of waste in control environment condition is called__________.
507 c SEE
a- Recycling b- Landfill c- Incinration d- None
The un-ploughed land left at the end of field for turning the tractor is called______.
508 c FMP
a-Crown b-Back furrow space c-Head land d-Dead furrow space
The discharge capacity of drain is maximum at:
a- outfall b- at the drain head
509 a ID
c- any point along its length depending on topography
d- all of above
198-A set of longitude and latitude lines is called__________.
510 c SEE
a-Equator b-Polar c-Graticule d-None
When preparing electrolyte, it is important to remember that___________.
511 a- Acid and water should be poured together b- Water should be poured into acid c FMP
c- Acid should be poured into water d- None of the above
Ratio of the specific capacity for the observed drawdown to theoretical specific capacity
is called:
512 b ID
a- aquifer recovery b- well efficiency
c- pump efficiency d- none of these
If a body moves in a straight line then its displacement will be __________.
513 a-coincide with path of motion b-perpendicular the path of motion a SEE
c-at angle of 45 degree d-anti parallel to path of motion
Flywheel of the engine, is made of______________.
514 a FMP
a-Cast iron b- Cast steel c- Aluminum d- Nickel
Precipitation which occurs due to clash of two air masses having contrasting
temperatures and densities, is called:
515 b ID
a- convectional precipitation b- frontal precipitation
c- orographic precipitation d- cyclonic precipitation
Work energy principle use to find__________.
516 b SEE
a-area b-work done c-a and b d-none
When a plough works round the strip of ploughed land then it is said to be__________.
517 a FMP
a-Gathering C b-Crowning c-Casting d-Ridging
Field capacity has highest value for
518 a- Sandy soils b- Loamy soils c ID
c- Clay soils d- Pulverized soils
182-What does GPS stand for__________.
519 d SEE
a-Global potential satellite b-Geographic Positioning System

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c-Geodial Position Satellite d-Global Positioning system

The most commonly used material for tyer tubes is____________.
520 a FMP
a- Butyl b- Natural rubber c- Butane d- All of the above
If the bed particle size d50 of a natural stream is 2.0 mm, then by Strickler formula, the
Manning’s n for the channel is about
521 a ID
a- 0.017 b- 0.023
c- 0.013 d- 0.044
Grading of bio solids can be done according to__________.
522 a-Nutrients contained in bio solids c- Organic compounds c-Treated sewage d- All of d SEE
above
The part of engine, which supports and encloses the crank shaft and camshaft, is
523 called_______. d FMP
a-Crank case b- Crank journal c- Main journal d- Sleeve
The ratio of specific weight of a liquid to the specific weight of pure water is known as
524 a- density of pure water c- density of liquid d ID
c- specific gravity of water d- specific gravity of liquid
297-Comfortable velocity of sound__________.
525 a SEE
a- 1100 ft/sec b- 1000ft/sec c- 500ft/sec d- 999ft/sec
Back furrow is not from when ploughing is started form____________.
526 a FMP
a-Outer end of field b-Corner of field c-Centre of field d-One side of field
With the increase in supplied water, the yield of crops__________.
a- Increase continuously
527 b- decrease continuously d ID
c- increase up to a certain limit, and then becomes constant
d- increase up to a certain limit, and then decreases
Every object that falls in a vacuum at a given height near the surface of earth will have
528 same__________regardless of its mass c SEE
a-velocity b-area c-acceleration d-none
Conformability of an engine bearing is_____________.
a- Ability of a bearing to withstand the wear and tear
529 b- Resistivity to corrosion c FMP
c- Ability of the bearing to adjust itself to variations in shaft alignment and journal shape
d- Ability of a bearing to permit foreign particles to embed in it
The selection of section of lined canal is governed gy:
530 a- economy b- higher velocity d ID
c- high sediment carrying capacity d- all of above
229-Which of following is the typical example of trickling filter__________.
531 a-Conventional shallow depth b-Seven sided trickling filter c-Intermediate depth d SEE
trickling filter d-All of the above
The function of cam shaft is to______________.
532 a-Lower and raise the inlet valve b- Lower and raise the exhaust valve a FMP
c-Close the oil pan d- Both (a & b)
The sequent depth is always
a- less than the alternate subcritical depths
533 a ID
b- more than the alternate subcritical depths
c- equal to the alternate subcritical depths d- none of the above
534 The bench mark fixed at the end of days' work is__________. c SEE

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a-Permanent BM b- arbitrary BM c- temporary BM d- none

One-way ploughing is done by______________.
535 a FMP
a-Reversible plough b-Disc plough c-m.b. plough d-Turn wrest plough
The capacity of an irrigation canal is usually controlled by:
536 a- average kharif demand b- average rabi demand d ID
c- kor depths of rabi crops d- kor depths of kharif crops
216-RADARSAT was launched by which Government__________.
537 b SEE
a-French b- Canadia c-American d-German
The bearing having the least friction is the______________.
a- Sleeve bearing b- Antifriction bearing
538 b FMP
c- Friction bearing d- none

Rogosity coefficient, n, usually adopted in trapezoidal surface drains is :

539 a- 0.018 b- 0.020 d ID
c- 0.025 d- 0.030
Bio solids can be used as a fertilizer__________.
540 a-To improve productive soils b- To maintain productive soils d SEE
c- Stimulate plant growth d- All of above
Cam shaft is driven by_____________.
541 a FMP
a-Crank shaft b- Drive shaft c- Piston d- Piston rod
The hydraulic conductivity multiplied by the saturated thickness of the aquifer is called:
542 a- storativity b- permeability c ID
c- transmissivity d- all of these
__________is the fourth functional elements of waste management system
543 a- Waste Generation b- Waste Handling c-Waste Collection d-Waste d SEE
Transformation
A sub-soiler penetrates in the soil up to a depth of_____________.
544 a FMP
a-100 cm or more b- 50 cm c- 75 cm d- 80 cm
Which of the following is non-recording raingauge?
545 a- tipping bucket gauge b- weighing type d ID
c- float type d- Symon’s gauge
The operation of leveling across any river is termed _______
546 b SEE
a- Profile leveling b- reciprocal leveling c- compound leveling d- none
The pump part that rotates and causes water circulation between the radiator and
547 engine is called________________. a FMP
a- Impeller b- Fan c- Bypass d- None of the Above
Best climatic method for determination of actual evapotrainspiration is
548 a- Hargreaves equation b- Blaney-Criddle equation d ID
c- Penman equation d- Penman-Montieth equation
Type of solid waste are__________.
549 d SEE
a- Municipal waste b- Industrial waste c- Biomedical or hospital waster d- All of above
The function of timing gear in the engine is to_______________.
550 a-Open and close the valves b- Control the fuel injection timing c FMP
c-Control the ignition timing d- All above
The Manning’s n for a smooth, clean, unlined, sufficiently weathered earthen channel is
551 about c ID
a- 0.012 b- 0.20

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c- 0.02 d- 0.002
In plane table survey, the operation which must be carried out is__________.
552 b SEE
a- Resection b- orientation c- intersection d- none of above
The true point of hitch of the implement is also known as_____________.
553 b FMP
a-Centre of power b-Centre of pull c-Centre of resistance d-Centre of draft
A glass tube of smaller diameter is used, while performing as experiment for the
capillary rise of water, because
554 a- it is easier to see through the glass tube b- glass tube is cheaper than a a ID
metallic tube
c- this experiment is not possible with any other tube d- all of above
__________- is the fifth functional elements of waste management system __________.
555 a- Waste Generation b- Waste Handling d SEE
c-Waste Collection d-WasteTransfer and Transport
The ease with which a liquid changes to a vapor is called_______________.
556 d FMP
a- Evaporability b- Boiling point c- Viscosity d- Volatility
The maximum irrigation requirement of rice crop is exhibited by its:
557 a- maximum delta value b- maximum duty value c ID
c- minimum duty value c- none of the above
Optimum moisture content of material __________composting rate
558 a SEE
a- Increase b- Decreases c- no effect d- all of above
The engine, the half time gear is______________.
559 a FMP
a-Bevel gear b- Helical gear c- Cam shaft gear d- Timing gear
Lining of canals is required when
a- WT is above FSL of canal b- WT is below FSL of canal
560 d ID
c- There is natural impervious stratum below the bed
d- none of above
The capacity of material to resist fracture under impact load is__________.
561 c SEE
a- Hardness b- resilience c- strength d- ductility
The horizontal surface of the furrow bottom is called______________.
562 c FMP
a-Dead furrow b-Back furrow c-Furrow sole d-None of the above
The hydraulic jump that develops usually in barrages and canal head regulator, is of the
type:
563 c ID
a- strong jump b- steady jump
c- oscillating and weak jump d- undular jump
__________is used for gasification process
564 a SEE
a- Gasifier b- Digester c- Incinerator d- all of above
A liquid that boils at a relatively high temperature is said to have___________.
565 a- A low viscosity b- A high viscosity c- A high volatility d- A low volatility d FMP

The optimum kor water depth for a kharif crop is 19 cm with an allowed kor water
period of weeks, the outlet discharge factor for this crop will be:
566 a ID
a- 955 ha/cumec b- 782 ha/cumec
c- 860 ha/cumec d- none of them
The first staff reading taken in any set up of the instrument is known as__________.
567 a SEE
a-BS b-FS c- both A and B d- none
568 The part of engine, through which the air or air fuel mixture enters into cylinder, is a FMP

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called___________.
a-Inlet manifold b- Intake valve c- Inlet valve d- Sleeve
Ideal minimum bed gradient in an open drain is to have sufficient velocity at:
569 a- low flows b- mean flow a ID
c- high flow d- all of above
Which senses the changes in body environment __________.
570 b SEE
a- Heart b- Brain c- Skin d- Eyes
A plough which is partly carried by the tractor when in and out of work is
called________.
571 b FMP
a-Mounted type plough b-Semi-mounted type plough
c-Trailed type plough d-Sliding plough
For laminar flow in a medium sand aquifer, the RN is:
572 a- <2000 b- <1 b ID
c- 1 to 10 d- <50
The main principle of surveying is to work from__________.
573 b SEE
a-The center to boundary b- the whole to part c-The part to whole d- none of above
Changing position of an object against an opposing force is called__________.
574 d FMP
a- Power b- Torque c- Energy d- Work
Formation of a layer or film of water before it starts flowing to generate runoff, is
called:
575 c ID
a- depression storage b- percolation
c- detention storage d- none of these
Management data for solid waste includes__________.
576 d SEE
a- Altitude b- Weather condition c-Living habits d- All of above
The size of cam shaft gear is______________.
577 a-Double of the crank shaft gear b- Half of the crank shaft gear a FMP
c-Equal to the crank shaft gear d- The same as timing gear
Maximum evapotrainspiration is defined for
578 a- Alfalpha b- Grass c ID
c- None of a- and b- d- Both of a- and b-
211-Which scattering is responsible bluish color of sky__________.
579 b SEE
a-Mie Scattering b-Rayleigh scattering c-Non selective Scattering d-None
The useful life of seed cum fertilizer drill is_______________.
580 a FMP
a-8 years b-10 years c-12 years d-15 years
The Manning’s n for a straight concrete sewer is about
581 a- 0.025 b- 0.014 b ID
c- 0.30 d- 0.14
The relative closing error should not exceed__________.
582 a SEE
a- 1/600 b- 1/400 c- 1/1000 d- 1/500
When air is heated, it______________.
583 a- Contracts and becomes heavier b- Expands and becomes heavier c FMP
c- Expands and becomes lighter d- Contracts and becomes lighter
The mercury does not wet the glass. This is due to the property of liquid called
584 a- cohesion b- adhesion c ID
c- surface tension d- viscosity
Rubber is a type of __________.
585 c SEE
a- Biodegradable waste b- Integrated waste

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c- Non biodegradable waste d- All of above

In I.C. engine, the tappet is also called_____________.
586 c FMP
a-Lifter b- Cam shaft c- Crank case d- Timing valve
The crop among the following, which is expected to have the maximum duty:
587 a- Wheat b- Rice a ID
c- Sugarcane d- Cotton
__________is produced due to anaerobic digestion of organic waste
588 a SEE
a-Biogas b- Carbon dioxide c- Carbon monoxide d-all of above
For sowing sorghum, the most suitable seed metering device is_____________.
589 a-Fluted roller type b-Inclined cell plate type a FMP
c-Foam pad type d-Horizontal cell plate type
For carrying the same discharge, a lined canal can have a bed canal slope
590 a- steeper b- milder b ID
c- same d- none of above
197-What are the things a map tells you__________.
591 d SEE
a-Geographic position b-Attributes c-Spatial relationships d-All of Above
Due to heat of combustion, with increase in temperature the molecules____________.
592 a- Move slower b- Vaporize c FMP
c- Move faster d- Stop moving
The formation of a hydraulic jump on a sloping galcis, as compared to that on a
horizontal floor, is always:
a- more definite and more efficient b- more definite and less
593 b ID
efficient
c- less definite and more efficient d- less definite and less
efficient
BF = 0.83 - 0.028LC LC is__________.
594 b SEE
a- Leat constant b- lignin content c- least carbon d- none
In I.C. engine, the function of tappet, is to____________.
595 a-Close the valves b- Open the valves a FMP
c- Close or open the valves d- Deliver lubricating oil
If the discharge required for different crops grown in a field is 0.4 cumecs, and the
capacity factor and time factor are 0.8 and 0.5, the design discharge for the distributary
596 will be: c ID
a- 0.80cumecs b- 0.16 cumecs
c- 1 cumecs d- 1.24 cumecs
At the magnetic pole the dip of needle is__________.
597 c SEE
a-180o b- 0 o c- 90 o d- 120 o
In tillage operation the soil broken and loosen for depth____________.
598 a FMP
a-15.2 to 91.4 cm b-100 cm c-75 cm or less d-20 c
For preventing silt deposition in a surface earthen drain. The minimum velocity in m/s
should be:
599 b ID
a- 0.2 b- 0.3
c- 0.5 d- 0.6
The angles between adjacent sides are fixed by plane table is called__________.
600 a- Chain traversing b- compass traversing d SEE
c- theodolite traversing d- plane table traversing
601 When petrol burns completely, two of the compounds that are formed are_______. a FMP

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a-Carbon dioxide and water b- Water and oxygen

c- Hydrocarbon and oxygen d- Nitrogen and oxygen
Aquifer having same hydraulic conductivity at different points as well as in different
directions, is called:
602 d ID
a- homogeneous b- isotropic
c- anisotropic d- both (a- & (b-
238-Chlorine in NHCL4 called__________.
603 a- free available chlorine b- combine available chlorine b SEE
c- mono chloramines d- none
In I.C. engine, the tappet is made of________.
604 a FMP
a-Hardened steel b- Cast iron c- Mild steel d- Chromium
When an air mass is cooled at constant vapor pressure, it gets condensed at a
temperature, called:
605 c ID
a- lapse rate b- saturation point
c- dew point d- none of these
Resistance of material to passage of liquid is called__________.
606 c SEE
a- Ease of cleaning b- resilience c- imperviousness d- scratch
Chisel plough is a_____________.
607 a-Primary tillage implements b-Secondary tillage implement a FMP
c-Lister d-Mulch former
For Agricultural point of view, effective rainfall is that portion that contributes to
608 a- Ground water recharge b- Dam storage c ID
c- crop rootzone d- River supply
Paints are used as__________.
609 b SEE
a- Coating material b- preservatives c- water resistant d- none
With an increase in temperature the resistance of carbon is___________.
610 a- Unchanged b- Decreased c FMP
c- Increased d- None of the Above
In a wide rectangular channel if the normal depth is increased by 20%, the discharge
would increase by
611 c ID
a- 20% b- 15.5%
c- 35.5% d- 41.3%
The material which gives well finish is__________.
612 b SEE
a- Metal sheet b- plaster c- mortar d- concrete
The clearance between rocket arm and valve stem, is called_____________.
613 a FMP
a-Tappet clearance b- Valve clearance c- Sleeve d- Buffer space
The falling drops of water become sphere due to
614 a- surface tension of water b- compressibility of water a ID
b- viscosity of water d- capillarity of water
Carbon produce by factories can travel __________.
615 a SEE
a- 25miles b- <20 miles c- >30miles d- >20 miles
Components of m.b. plough are bolted to_______________.
616 c FMP
a-Plough bottom b-Landside c-Frog d-Shin
Kor-Watering is the irrigation water supplied to a crop:
a- at the time of its sowing b- Just before harvesting
617 c ID
c- About three weeks after sowing d- About three weeks before
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Wavelength of Visible Light__________.

618 a SEE
a-400-700nm b-10-1000nm c-0.4-0.7mm d-None of the Above
Almost all bearing used in automotive engines are_____________.
a- Guide bearings b- Friction bearings
619 b FMP
c- Antifriction bearings d- None of the Above

The side slope of lined section usually adopted is selected from the consideration of:
a- easy construction b- minimum
620 d ID
c- minimum evaporation loss
d- approximately the same as the angle of repose of the existing natural soil
Spherical co-ordinates are utilized when radial distance and two angles are utilized to
specify the position of particles as in case of __________.
621 c SEE
a-super sonic measurement b-Doppler effect c-Radar measurement d- radius
measurement
In I.C. engine, theoretically, the exhaust valve should be opened at______________.
622 a FMP
a-T.D.C. and B.D.C b- B.D.C c- Upward or downward side d- None of the above
Retrogression is :
a- the backwater effect of weir
b- the rising of the river bed upstream of the weir, during initial years of its
623 construction c ID
c- the lowering of the river bed upstream of the weir, during initial years of its
construction
d- none of them
If a particle is confined to a specific path its motion is said to__________.
624 c SEE
a-Straight line b- CirculaR c- Constrained d-none of these
Horizontal suction is also called________________.
625 b FMP
a-Vertical clearance b-Land suction c-Side clearance d-Throat clearance
‘Duty on capacity’ is also called:
626 a- outlet duty b- capacity factor c ID
c- full supply coefficient d- quantity duty
Biogas can be produced by__________.
627 d SEE
a- farmyard manure b- Crop residue c- kitchen waste d- All of above
Petrol and Gasoline is called a hydrocarbon because it consists essentially of_________.
a- Carbon and Hydrogen b- Oxygen and Hydrogen
628 a FMP
c- Carbon and Oxygen d- None of the Above

For preventing weeds and grass growth, the minimum velocity in an earthen drain in
m/s should be:
629 b ID
a- 0.3 b- 0.6
c- 0.8 d- 1.0
When reduced level of some fixed points are assumed they are termed____ .
630 a-GTS bench marks b- Permanent bench marks c SEE
c- Arbitrary bench marks d- Temporary bench marks
Generally, in 4-stoke diesel engine, the inlet valve gets opened at___________.
631 a FMP
a-5o before T.D.C b- 5o after B.D.C c- 10o after B.D.C d- 5o after T.D.C
A geologic formation which can only store water but cannot transmit significant
632 c ID
amounts, is called:

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a- aquitard b- aquifuge
c- aquiclude d- confined aquifer
171-Under anaerobic conditions sulphate can be reduced to__________.
633 a SEE
a- sulphide b- sulphate c- disulphate d- none of these
Cutting edge of share is called_________.
634 a FMP
a-Shin b-Frog c-Gunnel d-Skirt
A constant infiltration rate, which is achieved after the soil is saturated, is called:
635 a- maximum infiltration rate b- basic infiltration rate b ID
c- lapse rate d- none of these
Hypothtical body capable of absorbing it receives is called__________.
636 a SEE
a- Black body b- emissivity c- absorptive body d- cylindrical body
The three general types of friction bearings are___________.
a-Journal, ball and roller b- Journal, guide and thrust
637 b FMP
c- Journal, shaft and thrust d- None of the Above

Crop water requirement is the function of

638 a- Soil factors b- Crop factors d ID
c- Irrigation method d- Both a- and b-
Percentage contribution of carbon to the greenhouse effect on earth is__________.
639 b SEE
a- 5-8% b- 9-26% c- 8-14% d- 2-5%
Generally, in 4-stoke diesel engines, the inlet valve gets closed at__________.
640 a FMP
a-30o before B.D.C b- 5o after B.D.C c- 5o after T.D.C d- 30o after T.D.C
A triangular section is hydraulically efficient when the vertex angle is
641 a- 90o b- 120o a ID
c- 60o d- 30o
The curvature of earth is take into consideration is called__________surveying
642 b SEE
a-Plane surveying b- geodetic surveying c- both a and b d- none of above
Transplanting is generally best for___________.
643 d FMP
a-Paddy b-Flower c-Vegetable d-All above
The numerical value of 1 Pa of pressure is equal to
644 a- 1 N/m2 b- 1kN/m2 a ID
c- 1 MN/m2 d- none of these
The variation of g with altitude is easily determined from__________.
645 a-g= goR2/(R-h-2 b-g=goR2/(R+h-2 b SEE
c- g= goR2/(R-h- d-g=goR2/(R+h-
When different forces act at angles on connecting rod bearing, the combining of these
forces produces a____________.
646 c FMP
a- Remaining force b- Canceling force
c- Resultant force d- Negative Force
The duty of irrigation water for a given crop is maximum
647 a- on the field b- at the head of the main canal a ID
c- at the head of the water course d- non of them
LAT/LONG of (0,0- represents what place__________.
648 a SEE
a-Greenwich b-Narowal c-Newyork d-California
The sequence of power stroke in engine, cylinder, is called__________.
649 b FMP
a-Firing order b- Stroke order c- Missing order d- Ignition order
650 Drainage behind canal lining is required: b ID

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a- to cater for the drainage of canal water

b- to cater for excess hydraulic pressure behind the canal lining
c- when subgrade is free draining d- all of above
__________is a point where radius of curvature is infinite.
651 c SEE
a-zero b-1000 m c-inflection d-none
Regular trailing type disc plough is pulled___________.
652 a FMP
a-Behind tractor b-In front of tractor c-In front of bullock d-All above
The back water effect of a weir is best called
653 a- retrogression b- afflux b ID
c- back water curve d- none of them
The tangent o the longitudinal surface of the bubble tube is known as__________.
654 a SEE
a- Axis of bubble b- Centre of the bubble c- profile of the bubble d- none
Two of the three connecting rod bearing loads that increase as engine speeds increase
are___________.
655 a FMP
a- Centrifugal and inertia loads b- Torsional and pressure loads
c- Pressure and inertia loads d- Pressure and centrifugal loads
Unlined irrigation canals, when aligned on curvilinear routes in plan, will have to be
pitched on:
656 b ID
a- both sides b- concave side only
c- convex side only d- none of the above
What is the shape of trickling filter__________.
657 c SEE
a-Round, thin b-Square , thin c-Round, square d- none
Firing order denotes the________.
658 a-Sequence of all strokes in engine b- Sequence of power strokes, only a FMP
b-Ignition of fuel in cylinder d- Order of fuel and air entry into the cylinder
For lowering WT to greater depths, the effective drainage method is:
659 a- open drain b- mole drainage c ID
c- closed drain d- all of them
Open traverses is suitable in survey of__________.
660 b SEE
a- Ponds b- rivers c- estates d- lakes
The frame of seed drill is made of______________.
661 a-Angle iron b-Mild steel c- m.s. pipe d-wood a FMP

Constant head permeability test is used to determine permeability:

a- Of any type of soil in field b- Of relatively fine-grained
662 c ID
soils in lab
c- Of relatively coarse-grained soils in lab d- None of these
Types of Landfill are__________.
663 d SEE
a-Trench Type b- Area Type c- Slope Landfill d- all of above
In the engine there must be relative motion between the piston and the connecting
rod___________.
a- Atmospheric pressure, inertia and torsional vibration
664 b FMP
b- Centrifugal force, inertia and combustion pressure
c- Inertia, engine speed and centrifugal force
d- None
665 Pumps are used to d ID

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a- Elevate fluid a- move fluid

c- Pressurized fluid d- All of above
Sources of solid waste are__________.
666 d SEE
a- residential b- commercial c- institutiona d- all of above
In 4-cylinder engines, the most commonly used firing order, is_________.
667 d FMP
a-1-3-4-2 b- 1-4-2-6-3-5 c- 1-43-1 d- 1-5-3-6-2-4
Crop water requirement may be determined by
668 a- Soil moisture sampling b- Climatic methods d ID
c- Water balance approach d- All of above
An oblique aerial photograph of the earth is one taken__________.
669 a SEE
a-At an Angle b-At ground level c-By Electronic sensing d-None
The sub-soilers are operated by tractor of_______________.
670 a FMP
a-60 to 80 hp b-35 hp c-50 hp d-25 to 35 hp
The hydraulic jump is a phenomenon
a- in which the water surface connects the alternate depths
671 d ID
b- which occurs only in frictionless channels
c- which occurs only in rectangular channels d- none of these
Which one is not the constituent of principle landfill gases__________.
672 c SEE
a-carbon dioxide b-methane c-VOCs
The rotating effect of the connecting rod on the connecting rod bearing
produces__________.
673 c FMP
a- Pressure load b- Inertia load
c- Centrifugal load d- All of the Above
The absolute pressure is equal to
a- gauge pressure – atmosphere pressure b- gauge pressure + vacuum
674 pressure c ID
c- atmosphere pressure + gauge pressure d- atmosphere pressure –
gauge pressure
The space of farm used for living properly is__________.
675 b SEE
a- Dweller b- farm house c- farm yard d- farm service building
In 6-cylinder engines, the most commonly used firing order, is____________.
676 d FMP
a-1-4-2-6-3-5 b- 1-5-3-6-2-4 c- 5-4-2-3-1-1 d- Both (a &b)
The first important watering of crops is usually called:
677 a- paley watering b- kor-watering b ID
c- crop-watering d- all of the above
Any plane passing through the vertical line is known as________
678 a SEE
a-Vertical plane b- Horizontal plane c- both A and B d- none
Tillage is done to create a favorable condition for__________.
679 d FMP
a-Seed placement b-Plant growth c-Intercultural operations d-Both (a & b)
Pressure release valves are provided in the canal lining:
a- to release excess pressure built up in canal section
680 b- to release excess hydrostatic pressure built up in canal section b ID

c- when subgrade is free draining d- all of above

Soil erosion is a type of__________.
681 a- Natural source pollution b- Manmade source pollution a SEE
c- Agricultural pollution d- None of these

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Twisting and untwisting of the crankshaft is called________.

682 a- Torsional vibration b- Power impulsion a FMP
c- Torsional balance d- Work
For the head regulator, the most severe condition of uplift pressure on the floor occurs
when
a- the flow in the river is at flood level and canal is running at full supply depth
683 b ID
b- the canal runs dry and the river flow is at full flood level
c- the canal runs at full supply depth and the river flow is at the pond level
d- the canal runs dry and the river flow is at the pond level
The example of Statically indeterminate structures are__________.
684 a- continuous beam b- cantilever beam a SEE
c- over-hanging beam d- both cantilever and fixed beam.
Two-wheeler scooters have_________.
685 c FMP
a-2 cylinders b- 3 cylinders c- 1 cylinder d- No cylinder
The canal which is not supposed to do any irrigation is called:
686 a- main canal b- watercourse a ID
c- major distributary d- minor distributary
Which is NOT a commonly used coding scheme for images__________.
687 c SEE
a-JPEG b-GIF c-MPG d-TIFF
In minimum tillage the plough is being followed by a_________.
688 a FMP
a-Row crop planter b-Seed drill c-Coulter d-Disc plough
The alignment of surface drain should be:
689 a- ridge line b- drainage line b ID
c- shortest route d- all of them
Source of municipal waste are__________.
690 d SEE
a- Domestic waste b- Commercial waster c- Industrial waste d- All of above
The ratio of the cylinder volume at BDC and the clearance volume is called________.
691 a- Clearance ratio b- Volumetric ratio c FMP
c- Compression ratio d- None of the Above
The equations used for steady radial flow into a well are called:
692 a- Thiem’s equations b- Dupuit’s equations a ID
c- Theis equations d- none of these
The sensitiveness o the bubble is directly related to__________.
693 a- The length of bubble tube b- The radius of curvature of bubble tube b SEE
c- the cross section of the bubble tube d- none
Maruti-800 car has_______________.
694 a FMP
a-3 cylinders b- 2 cylinders c- 1 cylinder d- 4 cylinders
For irrigation purposes following pumps are used
695 a- Reciprocating b- Rotary c ID
c- Centrifugal d- diaphragm
Which senses the change in the environmental changes__________.
696 d SEE
a- Skin b- Trees c- Man d- Health
Ridge planting is generally used in the areas of_______________.
697 b FMP
a-Low rainfall b-High rainfall c-Low temperature d-Clay soils
Flood Irrigation suitable for
698 a- Sandy soils b- Clay soils b ID
c- Organic soils d- None of above

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We can't survive without air more than__________.

699 d SEE
a- 10min b- 15min c- 20min d- 5min
The power developed inside the engine cylinder is called______________.
700 a FMP
a- IHP b- FHP c- BHP d- None of the Above
A hydraulic jump occurs when there is break in grade from a
701 a- mild slope to steep slope b- steep slope to mild slope b ID
c- steep slope to steeper slope d- mild slope to milder slope
Ferrous material are separated from other using their ____ properties
702 b SEE
a- Chemical properties b- magnetic properties c- conduction
In multi cylinder engines, the pistons connected to the same crank shaft, so that,
the___________.
703 d FMP
a-Power strokes can occur more often b- Motion will be uniform
c-Efficiency will be more d- Both (a & b)
The pressure measured with the help of a piezometer tube is
704 a- atmospheric pressure b- gauge pressure b ID
c- absolute pressure d- vacuum pressure
Angle measuring instrument is__________.
705 c SEE
a- Passometer b- Clinometers c- Compass d- All of above
Per unit power requirement is less in case of___________.
706 a-Primary tillage operations b-Secondary tillage operations d FMP
c-Harrowing and hoeing d-Both (b & c)
The relationship between the duty D in ha/cumec, the water depth Δ in cm, and base
period B in days, is given by:Δ
707 a ID
a- D = 864 B/Δ b- D = 8.64 B/Δ
c- D = 864 Δ/B d- D = 8.64 V/B
When a series of connected lines do not form a closed circuit__________.
708 b SEE
a- Closed traverse b- open traverse c- both a and b d- none of above
In normal operation the part of the exhaust valve that gets the hottest is_______.
709 a- Face b- Middle of Stem c- Centre of head d- Edge of margin c FMP

A lined alluvial canal in best designed on the basis of:

710 a- Lacey’s formula b- Kennedy’s formula c ID
c- Manning’s formula d- Continuity equation
System in which Newton's law are applicable is_______ .
711 b SEE
a-natural system b-Inertial system c-non inertial system d-none
An engine, in which working substance is steam, is called______________.
712 b FMP
a-I.C. engine b- Engine c- Steam engine d- Heat engine
The safety of hydraulic structure founded on pervious foundation can be ensured by
providing :
713 d ID
a- sufficient length on its concrete floor b- sufficient depth on its concrete floor
c- a downstream cutoff of some reasonable depth d- all of the above
A magnetic needle is suspended freely, unaffected by magnetic substances, it indicate a
714 direction__________. b SEE
a- True meridian b- magnetic meridian c- arbitrary meridian d- grid meridian
Hand tools operated by men are with a________________.
715 d FMP
a-Pulling motion b-Pushing motion c-Swinging motion d-All above
716 The canal regulator, which is constructed at a diversion headworks, is called: d ID

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a- cross regulator b- distribuary head regulator

c- canal module d- none of the above
The angles between adjacent sides are fixed by prismatic compass is called__________.
717 a- Chain traversing b- compass traversing c- theodolite traversing d- plane table b SEE
traversing
In an operating engine, the hottest part of the piston is the___________.
718 a FMP
a- Head b- Ring grooves c- Skirt d- Pin bosses
A land is known as waterlogged when:
a- pH of soil reaches a value of 8.5 b- soil in root zone has high
719 salinity c ID
c- soil pores in root zone are saturated with water
d- there is water flowing on the land surface
The bearing of line measured in the direction of opposite to survey is__________.
720 b SEE
a- Fore bearing b- back bearing c- both a and b d- none of above
The fuel, used in steam engine, is___________.
721 a FMP
a- Coal b- Water c- Steam d- Water & coal
In Theis method, W(u- is called as:
722 a- Water table b- Well function b ID
c- Drawdown d- none of these
The staff reading taken on a point of known elevation is known as_____
723 b SEE
a- FS reading b- BS reading c- IS reading d- none of above
In fluted feed type seed metering device the shaft is rotated through__________.
724 a FMP
a-Feed cups b-Chain c-Gear d-PTO
Minimum energy required by a pump to avoid cavitation is
a- NPSH b- NPHSA
725 c ID
c- NPSHR d- energy loss in overcoming
friction
EarlyBird launched in__________.
726 b SEE
a-1988 b-1999 c-2000 d-2001
The size of an engine cylinder is referred to in terms of its_____________.
727 a- Diameter and bore b- Bore and length c FMP
c- Bore and stroke d- None of the Above
The advantage of drip irrigation system over sprinkler irrigation system may be used
in
728 c ID
a- Undulating areas b- Saline soils
c- Windy areas d- Cash crops
If time contact decreases disinfection will be__________.
729 a SEE
a- decrease b- increases c- constant d- none of these
In external combustion engines, the condenser is located_________-.
730 a-Between pump and cylinder b- At the top of engine a FMP
b-t the outside of engine d- Anywhere in the body
The sequent-depth ratio in a hydraulic jump formed in horizontal rectangular channel is
16.48. The Froude number of the supercritical stream is
731 d ID
a- 8.0 b- 4.0
c- 20.0 d- 12.0
Single liners are not consist of__________.
732 c SEE
a- clay b- Geosynthetic clay c- Concrete d- A geomembrane

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For sowing potato, the best metering device is_____________.

733 a FMP
a-Picker wheel type b-Fluted roller type c-Auger feed type d-Brush feed type
A manometer is used to measure
734 a- positive pressure c- negative pressure d ID
c- atmospheric pressure d- both ‘a’ and ‘b’
Rods used for ranging are__________.
735 b SEE
a- Staff rod b- ranging rod c- both a and b d- none of above
The amount of air fuel mixture taken in by the engine on the suction stroke is a measure
of the engine's_______________.
736 b FMP
a- Compression ratio b- Volumetric efficiency
c- Clearance volume d- None of the Above
Consumptive use of water for a crop represents:
a- The transpiration needs of the crop b- evaporation needs of the cropped
area
737 c ID
c- evapotranspiration needs of the cropped area plus the minor quantity
required in plant metabolism
d- None of the above
Factor which is not affecting rate of heat conduction__________.
738 c SEE
a- Quantity of heat b- cross sectional area c- length of conductor d- rate of heat flow
To-and-fro motion of the piston is converted to___________.
739 a-Rotator motion by the crank shaft b- Linear motion a FMP
c-Linear motion in wheel by the crankshaft d- None of the above
Lining of channels increases
740 a- water logging b- channel cross section c ID
c- command area d- chances of breaching
The standard size of brick used in Pakistan is in inches__________.
741 a SEE
a- 9*4*3 b- 10*5*4 c- 22*8*6 d- 20*6*8
In seed drill, the picker wheel mechanism is associated to__________.
742 a-Furrow opener b-Power transmission d FMP
c-Fertilizer drilling system d-Seed metering device
The critical exit gradient suggested by Khosla,s theory of design of weirs and barrages is:
743 a- less for more porous soils b- more for more porous soils a ID
c- equal for all kinds of soils d- none of them
The process by which the initial volume of waste is reduced by application of force is
called__________.
744 a SEE
a-hanical volume reduction b- mechanical size reduction
c- separation d- none of above
The device for smoothing out the power impulses from the engine is called the______.
745 a FMP
a- Flywheel b- Camshaft c- Crankshaft d- Clutch
The gated regulator, which is constructed in the parent canal near the side of an
offtaking canal, is called
746 c ID
a- canal head regulator b- distribuary head regulator
c- cross regulator d- none of the above
Co-efficient of thermal capacity of a material to that of water is called: a- Specific heat
747 a SEE
b- latent heat c- ambient temperature d- sensible heat
Which of the following engine ha highest efficiency_____________.
748 b FMP
a-Diesel engine b- Petrol engine c- Steam engine d- Gas engine

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Alkali soils are reclaimed by :

749 a- leaching only b- addition of gypsum and leaching b ID
c- addition of gypsum only d- provision of drainage
The hydrological cycle is mainly a__________.
750 a- Chemical phenomenon b-Biological phenomenon c- Physical phenomenon d- None c SEE
of above
An implement which is attached to the tractor drawn bar by a pin joint is called______.
751 a-Rigid type implement b-Mounted type implement c FMP
c-Trailed type implement d-Hinged type implement
Plot of u verses W(u- on standard log paper is called:
752 a- discharge curve b- drawdown curve c ID
c- type curve d- groundwater curve
The normal human body temperature is__________.
753 a SEE
a- 37°C b- 38°C c- 36°C d- 98°C
BHP divided by IHP is______________.
754 a- Thermal efficiency b- Mechanical efficiency b FMP
c- Volumetric efficiency d- None of the Above
When impellers are connected in series the discharge
755 a- add up b- remains same b ID
c- head remains same d- head adds up
In the last 100 years, how much world's glaciers outside the polar regions have
756 melted__________. b SEE
a- 40% b- 50% c- 60% d- 30%
The diameter of engine cylinder is called_________.
757 a FMP
a-Bore b- Sleeve c- Stroke d- Swept
Leveling along a watercourse is
758 a- Topographic leveling b- Profile leveling b ID
c- Reciprocal leveling d- None of above
__________.is a machine use to palletize sugar press mud and slurry of bio gas.
759 a SEE
A- Palletizer B- Digester C- Incinerator D- Gasifier
An implement which is attached to the tractor drawn bar by a pin joint is called______.
760 a-Rigid type implement b-Mounted type implement c FMP
c-Trailed type implement d-Hinged type implement
The Froude number of a subcritical stream at the end of a hydraulic jump in a horizontal
rectangular channel is 0.22. The sequent-depth ratio of this jump is
761 b ID
a- 11.25 b- 15.25
c- 8.35 d- 6.5
The most essential component of concrete is__________.
762 c SEE
a- Cement b- sand c- water d- mortar
IHP minus FHP equals______________.
763 a FMP
a- BHP b- SAF HP c- m.e.p d- None of the Above
The liquid used in a differential manometer to measure high pressure difference should
have
764 b ID
a- low density b- high density
c- low surface tension d- high surface tension
Breeding of flies complete in__________.
765 b SEE
a-7-10 days b-9-11 days c-12-15 days d-3-4 days

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The linear distance, travelled by the piston from T.D.C. to B.D.C, is called_________.
766 c FMP
a-Bore b- Sleeve c- Stroke d- Swept
The ratio of the water stored in the root zone of a crop, to the water actually delivered
to the crop in the field, is known as:
767 b ID
a- Water conveyance efficiency b- Water application efficiency
c- Water use efficiency d- None of the above
Fourth rank in Hierarchy of Integrated Solid Waste Management is __________.
768 d SEE
a-Source Reduction b- Recycling c- Waste Transformation d-Land filling
Two-way m.b. ploughs are suitable for______________.
769 a-Terraced lands of hilly tracts b-Flat areas a FMP
c-Loamy lands d-Clay soils, only
The freeboard in lines section in measured between
770 a- FSL and top of lining b- FSL and top of canal bank a ID
c- top of lining and top of canal bank d- none of them
The temperature of surrounding medium is called__________.
771 c SEE
a- Heat b- latent heat c- ambient temperature d- sensible heat
The average pressure during the power stroke minus the average pressure during the
772 intake, compression and exhaust strokes is called____________. d FMP
a- IHP b- Compression ratio c- BHP d- m.e.p
Khosla’s safe gradient for the design of weirs will be the lowest for the soils of type:
773 a- fine sands b- course sand a ID
c- shingle and gravels d- none of them
Roots take nutrients and water from_____________.
774 c SEE
a- Atmosphere b- Biosphere c- Rizosphere d- None of these
The property of fuel, which prevents pre-ignition in the cylinder, is called___________.
775 a FMP
a-Anti-knocking b- Detonation c- Knocking d- Sleeving
A cross regulator helps in:
a- increasing supply in the parent channel downstream
776 b- increasing supply in the offtaking channel d ID
c- increasing water depth I the parent canal, upstream
d- both (a- and (c-
The diagonal scale is use to read__________.
777 c SEE
a- 1 unit b- 2 unit c- 3 consecutive unit d- 4 unit
In walking type m.b. plough the share is fastened to the frog by_____________.
778 a-One plough bolt b-2 Plough bolts a FMP
c-Round head nut d-None of the above
The land is said to be waterlogged, if the soil pores within:
a- a depth of 40cm is saturated b- a depth of 60cm is saturated
779 c ID
c- root zone of crop is saturated d- soil upto groundwater table is
saturated
Third rank in Hierarchy of Integrated Solid Waste Management is __________.
780 c SEE
a- Source Reduction b- Recycling c-Waste Transformation d-Land filling
The power used in overcoming friction in the engine is called_______________.
781 c FMP
a- BHP b- IHP c- FHP d- None of the Above
If the porosity of a soil is 30% and specific yield is 10%, what would be the value of
782 specific retention of the soil? a ID
a- 20% b- 40%

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c- 3% d- None of these
Co-ordinates are of __________types.
783 b SEE
a-5 b-4 c-3 d-2
Ignition of fuel-air mixture in the intake manifold of the engine is called_______.
784 a FMP
a-Back fire b- Pre ignition c- Ignition d- Knocking
When impellers are connected in series the head
785 a- add up b- remains same a ID
c- discharge remains same d- discharge adds up
Chemical transformation of solid waste involves__________.
786 d SEE
a- Combustion b- Pyrolysis c- Gasification d- All of above
The metal used for construction of slip nose share is_________.
787 a FMP
a-Cast iron b-Soft center steel c-High carbon steel d-Mild steel
Precision land leveling helps in
788 a- Water saving b- Increase in crop yield d ID
c- Reduce in water logging d- All of above
The most commonly used chemical disinfectant in universe__________.
789 c SEE
a- iodine b- phenol c- chlorine d- none of these
The air volume in the cylinder with the piston at B.D.C divided by the clearance volume
is called_______________.
790 a FMP
a- Compression ratio b- Piston displacement
c- Cylinder ratio d- None of the Above
The initial depth of a hydraulic jump in a rectangular channel is 0.2 m and the sequent-
depth ratio is 10. The length of the jump is about
791 c ID
a- 4 m b- 6 m
c- 12 m d- 20 m
The most durable material is__________.
792 b SEE
a- Concrete b- wood c- bricks d- terra cotta
A rod/bar which connects the piston and crankshaft of an engine, of an engine, is
793 the_______. b FMP
a-Cam shaft b- Connecting rod c- Piston d- Sleeve
Force on a vertically immersed surface is given by
794 a- γA b- γhc c ID
c- γhcA d- none of above
Pyrolysis Process is highly__________.
795 b SEE
a- Exothermic b- Endothermic c- None d- a & b
The metal used for construction of shin share is______________.
796 a-High carbon steel b-Soft center steel c-Mild steel d-Cast iron a FMP

Frequency of irrigation is dependent upon the type of:

797 a- soil and crop b- soil and climate c ID
c- soil, crop and climate d- soil, crop, climate and fertilizer
Depth of packing filter ranges from__________.
798 b SEE
a-2 to 4 ft b-3 to 8 ft c-4 to 6 ft d-6 to 8 ft
The ratio between the power output of an engine and the energy in the fuel burned to
produce that power is called______________.
799 b FMP
a- Volumetric efficiency b- Thermal efficiency
c- Mechanical efficiency d- Compression ratio

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The main advantage offered by bentonite layer lining in an irrigation canal is that:
a- seepage loss is reduced b- cross sectional area is
800 reduced a ID
c- cost of land acquired is reduced d- earth work of excavation is
reduced
A type of structure is used where a high rise and floor of obstruction are
801 desired__________. c SEE
a- Beam and post b- trusses c- arch d- braces
An engine, which is designed to drive its power from the fuel burnt within the engine, is
802 called_____________. a FMP
a-I.C. engine b- External combustion engine c- Steam engine d- None of the above
Bligh’s theory, as applied to the design of a weir and barrages on permeable
foundations, account for:
803 a ID
a- hydrostatic forces only b- hydrodynamic forces only
c- both (a- and (b- d- none of them
How much greenery (plants- are present on earth__________.
804 a SEE
a- 3.3*10^5 b- 5.5*10^6 c- 6*10^9 d- 7*10^8
The metal used for construction of salt type mould board is____________-.
805 a FMP
a- High carbon steel b-Cast iron c-Mild steel d- Babbit
point out the choice among the following, which is not a function of a distributary head
regulator;
a- it serves as meter for metering discharge in the offtaking canal
806 b- it serves to control silt entry into the offtaking canal c ID
c- it helps in controlling and regulating supplies in the entire downstream canal
network
d- it helps in controlling supplies in the offtaking canal
Height of cells is called __________.
807 c SEE
a-Cell b- Daily Cover c- Lift d- Final Cover
Knowing the IHP and FHP of an engine, we can calculate___________.
808 d FMP
a- Compression ratio b- rpm c- SAF d- BHP
Gypsum is added to improve drainage characteristics of:
809 a- saline soils b- alkali soils a ID
c- soils not affected by sodium salts d- none of above
There are __________functional elements of waste management system
810 a SEE
a-4 B- 6 C- 8 D- 2
A device, which injects the fuel into combustion chamber against the air pressure in the
811 chamber, is called___________. a FMP
a-Injector b- Air-fuel intake c- Intake manifold d- Charge cell
If in an aquifer of 1 km2 surface area, the groundwater level dropped by 1 m and
specific yield of formation is 10%, determine the volume of water pumped out:
812 a ID
a- 105 m3 b- 106 m3
c- 1 m3 d- 10 m3
The phase in which oxygen is depleted and anaerobic conditions begin to develop
813 is__________. a SEE
a-transition phase b- initial adjustment phase c- acid phase
Frog of mould board is made of_____________.
814 d FMP
a-Mild steel b-Cast iron c-Soft centre steel d-Both (a & b)

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When impellers are connected in parallel the head

815 a- add up b- remains same b ID
c- discharge remains same d- discharge adds up
Normal component of acceleration is directed towards the______ .
816 a SEE
a- Center of curvature b-origin c-abscissa d-none
If we know the engine speed, bore, stroke, number of cylinders and m.e.p in the
817 cylinders, we can calculate____________. b FMP
a- FHP b- IHP c- BHP d- None of the Above
For agricultural area the grid size is usually
818 a- 10X10 m b- 15X15 m c ID
c- 20X20 m d- 25X25 m
The space used for official purpose__________.
819 d SEE
a- Dweller b- farm house c- farm yard d- farm service building
The part of a shaft or axle, which is in contact with the nearing, is called________.
820 b FMP
a-Sleeve b- Journal c- Cam d- Pinion
Ina hydraulic jump taking place in horizontal rectangular channel the sequent-depth are
0.30 m and 1.50 m respectively. The energy loss in this jump is
821 b ID
a- 1.92 m b- 1.50 m
c- 0.96 m d- 1.20 m
Weight ratio of chlorine to nitrogen ammonia at the breakpoint in a range
822 of__________. d SEE
a- 3/2 to 7/2 b-6.2/2 to 8/1 c- 5.3/1 to 10/1 d- 7.6/1 to 10/1
The part of m.b. plough which slides along the furrow wall is________.
823 c FMP
a-Share b-Mould board c-Landside d-Gunnel
The center of pressure acts ……. the centroid of the immersed surface
824 a- at b- above c ID
c- below d- can’t say
Combustible residue left after volatile matter is removed is called__________.
825 b SEE
a- Total carbon b- fix carbon c- volatile carbon
In a bomb calorimeter the heat released by the fuel is absorbed by
826 Atmospheric air______________. d FMP
a-Water b- Metal container c- Bomb d- water and metal container
The ratio of the water stored in the root zone during irrigation, to the water needed in
the root zone prior to irrigation, is called:
a- efficiency of water use b- efficiency of water storage
827 b ID
c- efficiency of water application d- efficiency of water
conveyance
Most ductile and malleable material is__________.
828 a SEE
a- Concrete b- wood c- bricks d- steel
The portion of piston, below pin, which is designed to absorb the side movement of
829 piston, is called____________. b FMP
a-Piston head b- Piston skirt c- Sleeve d- Cam
Under-drainage arrangements in canals are necessarily required in:
a- unlined canals b- lined canals
830 b ID
c- both (a- and (b- d- lined canals constructed on
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Principle energy product obtained from anaerobic digestion process is__________.

831 b SEE
a- Fermentation b- Biogas c- producer gas d- None
The suction of m.b. plough is reduced very much when________________.
832 a-Share is worn out b-Share is very sharp a FMP
c-Mould board is worn out d-Landside is worn out
The safety against any possible scour, on upstream or downstream side of the pacca
floor of a hydraulic structure, is usually ensured by laying:
833 d ID
a- inverted filter b- toewall
b- rock toe d- stone apron
834 A- Source Reduction B- Recycling C- Waste Transformation D-Land filling SEE
Time dependent permanent deformation is called______________.
835 a-Plastic deformation b-Elastic deformation c FMP
c-Creep d-An-elastic deformation
Khosla’s theory of independent variables is used in the design of :
a- weirs and barrages b- cross regulator and head
836 d ID
regulatory
c- modules d- Both (a- and (b-
837 SEE
The temperature, at which oil will just begin to flow under a given condition, is
838 called__________. a FMP
a-Pour point b-Flow temperature c-Thermostat temperature d- None of the above
The anti-waterlogging measure making use of deep rooted plants is called:
839 a- agro-drainage b- bio-drainage b ID
c- deep-drainage d- none of them
Heat balance equation is used to calculate__________.
840 a SEE
a- Heat exchanged b- temperature c- humidity d- ventilation
In tractor drawn disc plough the number of discs varies from____________-.
841 a FMP
a-1 to 7 b-5 to 10 c-15 to 20 d-10 to 15
Distance up to which the draw down due to a pumping well is affected, is called:
842 a- Well radius b- Radius of Influence b ID
c- Well screen d- Drawdown
When the whole circle bearing of a line is converted into quadrantal bearing, it is
843 called__________. b SEE
a- Magnetic bearing b- reduced bearing c- both a and b d- none of above
Figure-out the odd point in the following____________.
844 d FMP
a- Proportional limit b- Elastic limit c- Yield point d- Fracture point
When impellers are connected in parallel the discharge
845 a- add up b- remains same a ID
c- head remains same d- head adds up
Biosphere range is__________.
846 a SEE
a- 20km b- 25km c- 22km d- 30km
A cam rod, the operates the rocker arm to open the engine valve, is known
847 as___________. a FMP
a-Push rod b- Crank shaft c- Pinion d- Cam shaft
For park area the grid size is usually
848 a- 10X10 m b- 15X15 m a ID
c- 20X20 m d- 25X25 m

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Solid waste burning is a type of __________.

849 a-Manmade pollution b- Natural source pollution c- Thermal pollution d-Radiation b SEE
waste
The useful life of waling type ploughs is about____________.
850 b FMP
a-10 years 1500 b-Working hours c-20 years d-2000 working hours
70% of the initial energy is lost in a hydraulic jump in rectangular channel. The Froude
number of the flow at the toe is
851 d ID
a- 4.0 b- 9.0
c- 20.0 d- 15.0
A 30 m chain is divided into__________.
852 a SEE
a- 150 links b- 100 links c- 200 links d- 250 links
Engineering stress-strain curve and True stress-strain curve are equal up to_________.
853 c FMP
a-Proportional limit b- Elastic limit c- Yield point d- Tensile strength point
The relationship of depth of center of pressure for a vertically immersed surface is given
a- Ic/A + yc b- Ic/yc + yc
854 c ID
c- Ic/ycA + yc d- Ic/ycA - yc

CH4 gas produce by__________.

855 d SEE
a- Aerobic composting b- Anaerobic c-Gasification d- b & c
A shaft containing lobe, which operates the valves of the engine, is known as________.
856 b FMP
a-Crank shaft b- Cam shaft c- Piston rod d- None of the above
If the irrigation water applied to a field penetrates uniformly throughout, then the
water distribution efficiency is:
857 a ID
a- 1 b- 0
c- 0.5 d- none of them
Leveling is done for __________.
858 a- To prepare contours b- To determine altitude c- To prepare layout map d- All of d SEE
above
A harrow can perform the function of______________.
859 a-Cutting of soil for shallow depth b-Soil pulverization d FMP
c-Mixing of manures d-All above
Steel reinforcement in concrete lining is justified, mainly because:
a- it arguments the structural strength of uncracked lining
860 b- it enables the lining to take tensile load c ID
c- it reduces the width of shrinkage cracks
d- none of above
The function of secondary liner in double leachate is__________.
861 c SEE
a-drain the leachate b- to collect the leachate c-leak detection
Fuel injection pump is essential in____________.
862 b FMP
a-Petrol engines b- Diesel engines c- Water cooled engines d- All above
Control structures in a canal system are required:
a- to feed offtakes during low supplies b- localize malfunctioning of the
863 d ID
head regulator
c- to help attain designed conditions in the channel d- all of them
The coefficients of friction depends upon__________.
864 a- nature of the surface b- shape of the surface c- area of the contact surface d- weight c SEE
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A device, used to remove the dirt from oil, air or water, is called__________.
865 b FMP
a-Filter b- Oil filter c- Air filter d- Water filter
The channel constructed to bypass the excess water entering a canal, is called a;
866 a- canal module b- canal siphon c ID
c- canal escape d- canal regulator
SPOT and NOVA are examples of__________.
867 c SEE
a-Radar Bands b-Thermal scanner c-Satellite d-None
In double action disc harrow the placing of discs in front gang is___________.
868 a-Opposite to each other b-In same direction a FMP
c-Just behind to each other d-In the direction facing outside
The most effective measure for areas of high salt content throughout the profile or
saline underground water is __________------- drainage
869 b ID
a- surface b- sub-surface
c- vertical d- none of them
At a result of destructive activity of certain types of fungi wood is__________.
870 b SEE
a- Pitch pockets b- decay c- shake d- mineral steaks
Hydrostatic stress results in the following___________.
871 d FMP
a- Linear strain b- Shear strain c- Both linear and shear strains d- None
In well loss equation sw = BQ + CQ2, B is called coefficient of:
a- well losses due to turbulent flow b- losses due to well casing
872 c ID
c- formation losses d- none of these
Total range and time of a projectile fired above a horizontal plane would
873 be__________the respective of distance and time. b SEE
a-thrice b-twice c-single d-none
Which of the following is not found in diesel engine?
874 d FMP
a-Carburetor b- Electrical ignition system c- Radiator d- Both (a & b)
As compared to reciprocating pumps, the centrifugal pumps are
875 a- low head pumps b- high discharge pumps d ID
c- costly pumps d- both a- and b-
Wastes that will decompose rapidly especially in warm weather are also known
876 as__________. c SEE
a- Commercial MSW b- Special waste c- Putrescible waste d-None
The shaft on which disc are mounted is called_________.
877 d FMP
a-Gang axle b-Arbor axle c-Main axis d-Both a & b
With increasing grid size leveling accuracy
878 a- Increase b- Decrease b ID
c- Unchanged d- None of above
What type of gas found in Earth's atmosphere absorbs UV radiation from the
879 Sun__________. a SEE
a-ozone b-water vapor c-carbon dioxide d-None of the above
High elastic modulus in materials arises from_______________.
880 a FMP
a-High strength of bonds b- Weak bonds c- Combination of bonds d- None
In a hydraulic jump in horizontal rectangular channel with an initial Froude number of
12, the sequent-depth ratio is found to be 13.65. The energy dissipation as a percentage
881 a ID
of the initial specific energy is about
a- 62 % b- 50 %

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c- 87 % d- 73 %
__________is geometric region occupied by body
882 c SEE
a-area b-perimeter c-space d-none
The firing order of 6-cylinder I.C. engine is____________.
883 a FMP
a-1-5-3-6-2-4 b- 1-3-6-2-4-5 c- 1-4-5-6-2-3 d- 1-2-3-4-5-6
The distance between the centroid and center of pressure of a vertically immersed
surface is equal to
884 c ID
a- Ic/yc b- Ic/A
c- Ic/ycA d- ycA/Ic
In design of godown there should be proper__________.
885 d SEE
a- Heat b- temperature c- humidity d- ventilation
In disc harrow the lever which operates angling mechanism of the system is
886 called______. B FMP
a-Gang controller b-Gang control lever c-Steering d-Draft reducer
The efficiency of water application does not depend upon:
a- climatic conditions b- type of soil
887 d ID
c- method of application d- geometry of the conveyance
system
Wood is superior in ____________ than concrete
888 a SEE
a- Compression b- strength c- toughness d- resilience
Shape of true stress-strain curve for a material depends on________.
889 d FMP
a-Strain b- Strain rate c- Temperature D- All of the Above
Which among the following is not true asphalt concrete lining:
a- it is fairly cheap
890 b- it is flexible and readily confirms to subgrade d ID
c- it permits certain type of weed growth
d- it decreases the rugosity coefficient to increase channel efficiency
The vapor produced during steam generation are called__________.
891 b SEE
a- Saturation pressure b- superheated vapor c- water vapor d- relative humidity
Swept volume of an I.C. engine, is equal to______________.
892 a-Piston area x piston stroke b-Piston area x length of piston d FMP
c-Cylinder volume / piston area d-Both (a & b)
Silt control measures are adopted:
893 a- at headworks b- in head reach of canal d ID
c- at offtake points d- all of them
Roof which is used normally if poultry farm__________.
894 a SEE
a- Gable b- shed c- hip d- flat
In disc harrow the penetration depth can be increased by__________.
895 a-Increasing disc angle b-Increasing speed a FMP
c-Removing weight box d-All above
The crest level of a distributray head regulator is usually kept____________.
a- the same as the upstream bed level of the parent canal
896 b- the same as the crest level of the cross regulator at the site c ID
c- 0.3 to 1.0 higher than the upstream bed level of the parent canal
d- none of the above
Lower quality of bio solid is used for__________.
897 a SEE
a-Road bases b- Landscaping and top soil c-Landfilling c-composting

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Toughness of a material is equal to area under __ part of the stress-strain curve.

898 c FMP
a-Elastic b- Plastic c- Both d- None
Drainage is __________--------- required when irrigation is extended to delta area
899 a- not b- essentially c ID
c- sometimes d- optionally
189-How does the satellite Topex/Poseidon map ocean features__________.
900 d SEE
a-Ultraviolet rays b-radar c-X rays d-none of the above
Piston speed of high speed tractor engine, is from______________.
901 a FMP
a-300 to 500 rpm b- 1000 to 1500 rpm c- 250 to 400 rpm d- 50 to 750 rpm
A perched water table
902 a- may lie below the groundwater table b- may lie above the groundwater table b ID
c- both (a- & (b- d- none of these
What is the emissivity of a black body__________.
903 a SEE
a-E = 1 b-E <1 c-E >1 d-None
In disc harrow/plough the cross-section of hole in discs is______________.
904 d FMP
a-Circular b-Rectangular c-Triangular d-Square
Dunckey pumps use
905 a- centrifugal action for pumping b- Rotary action for pumping c ID
c- to and fro motion for pumping d- venturi action for pumping
Smog is a kind of__________.
906 a SEE
a- Air pollution b- Water pollution c- Noise pollution d- Direct pollution
Plastic deformation results from the following_________.
907 c FMP
a-Slip b- Twinning c- Both d- None
With the increase in organic matter
908 a- Moisture holding capacity increases b- Soil texture improves d ID
b- Soil porosity increases d- Both a- and c-
Which one is the method for land filling is most suitable for site where adequate cover
909 material is Available__________. b SEE
a- Area method b- trench method c- canyon method
Which of the following, is un-measurable parameter of I.C. engine
910 Brake mean effective pressure_____________________ a FMP
a-BHP b- IHP c- H.P. d- none
In splash erosion the raindrop energy acts in the form of
911 a- kinetic energy b- potential energy a ID
c- chemical energy d- none of these
Problems that is associated with the earth's atmospheres in Remote
912 sensing__________. c SEE
a-Scattering b-Absorption c-Both a & b d-None
In spike tooth harrow the teeth are arranged_______________.
913 b FMP
a-Zig-zag b-Just behind each other c-Alternatively d-Very close
Force on an immersed surface inclined at an angle θ with the liquid surface is
914 a- γhcA b- γAhc/sin θ a ID
c- γAhc/cos θ d- γAhc/tan θ
In mature landfills, the BODs/CoD ratio is often in the range of__________.
915 a SEE
a-0.05-0.2 b- 0.03-0.4 c- 0.04-0.1 d-0.01-0.07
Time dependent recoverable deformation under load is called deformation_________.
916 b FMP
a-Elastic b- An-elastic c- Elastic after-effect d -Visco-elastic

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The efficiency of the water conveyance does not depend upon:

a- climate conditions b- geometry of the conveyance
917 system d ID
c- nature of the boundary of the conveyance system d- method of
application of water
The function of secondary liner in double leachate is__________.
918 c SEE
a-drain the leachate b- to collect the leachate c-leak detection
Engine weight per hp is greater, in__________________.
919 b FMP
a-Diesel engines b- Steam engines c- Petrol engines d- Both (a & b)
For the most economical trapezoidal channel section :
a- Hydraulic mean radius equals the depth of flow
920 b- Hydraulic mean radius equals half the depth of flow b ID
c- Bottom with is twice the depth of flow d- Bottom with is half the depth
of flow
The main survey stations are located on ground by__________.
921 b SEE
a- Index sketches b- Reference sketches c- Line sketches d- None of above
In spring tooth harrow a light harrowing can be made by____________.
922 a-Keeping the teeth in slant position b-Reducing speed a FMP
c-Putting some additional weight d-Increasing tilt angle
Canal escape provided to:
a- to escape surplus or excess water from canal
923 b- to escape canal water for emptying it in the event of breach d ID
c- periodical flushing of silt prone head reach of a canal head
d- all of above
Nitrogen contribution in atmospheric gases is about__________.
924 d SEE
a- 85% b- 80% c- 55% d- 79%
Which of the following could not be used to indicate a temperature change? A change
in__________________.
b- Color of a metal rod.
925 d FMP
c- length of a liquid column
d- pressure of a gas at constant volume
e- d - mass of one mole of gas at constant pressure
The regulator constructed on a major dostributary near its junction with monor
distributary, will be called
926 b ID
a- distributary head regulator b- cross regulator
c- regulating head d- none of the above
RADAR stands for__________.
927 a-Radio Angle Direction And range b-Radio Detection And Ranging b SEE
c-Both a & b, d-None
Cylinder head of I.C. engine, is made of______________.
928 d FMP
a-Cast iron b- Cast aluminum c- Bronze d- Both (a & b)
Rice cultivation with abundant of water standing in the fields __________-
929 a- adds to waterlogging b- is a land reclamation measure b ID
c- results in salinity d- none of above
The study of relationship between motion and corresponding forces which cause or
930 b SEE
accompany the motion__________.

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a-static b-kinetics c-dynamics d-mechanic

Blade harrow is the_____________.
931 a FMP
a-Bukhar b-Triangular harrow c-Spring tooth harrow d-Acme harrow
A spring may be formed when a sloping permeable bed is interrupted by
a- a dyke b- an impermeable bed due to the
932 c ID
presence of a fault
c- both (a- & (b- d- none of these
The space used for housing of implements__________.
933 a SEE
a- Dweller b- farm house c- farm stead d- farm service building
In tractor, the differential lock, locks the________________.
934 d FMP
a-Fuel supply system b- Driven wheel c- Differential unit d- Ignition system
In jet pump
a- rotary and centrifugal action are combined
935 b- rotary and reciprocating action are combined c ID
c- centrifugal and venture actions are combined
d- centrifugal and rotary action are combined
168-In double liner the function of primary liner is to__________.
936 b SEE
a-drain the leachate b- to collect the leachate c-leak detection
Main bearings of I.C. engine, are made of___________________.
937 d FMP
a-White metal b- Steel backed Babbitt base c- Aluminum d- Both (a & b)
During watercourse design
a- Highest field to be irrigated in considered
938 b- Lowest field to be irrigated in considered a ID
c- Average command area elevation is considered
d- Length of the watercourse is considered
Survey which depict the natural features of country are known as__________.
939 b SEE
a- Cadastral surveys b- topographic surveys c- Engineering surveys d- none of above
Primary function of cultivator is to________________.
940 a FMP
a-Destroy the weeds b-Level the field c-Crush the clods d-Compact the land
Kinetic energy of raindrop depends on
941 a- terminal velocity of raindrop b- drop diameter d ID
c- rainfall intensity d- none of these
The Engineer chain is long__________.
942 d SEE
a- 33 ft b- 34 ft c- 40 ft d- 100 ft
What temperature change on the Kelvin scale is equivalent to a 10 degree change on
943 the Celsius scale? FMP
a-283 k b- 273 k c- 18 k d- 10 k
The center of gravity of the volume of liquid displaced by a floating body is called
944 a- center of pressure b- center of buoyancy b ID
c- metacenter d- all of above
A jointed frame that is used to support load over a relatively long span__________.
945 b SEE
a- Beam and post b- trusses c- arch d- braces
Cam shaft of engine, is made of_____________.
946 d FMP
a-Forged steel b- Cast steel c- Babbitt d- Both a & b
The object if irrigation is to
947 a- Raise crops b- provide water to fields c ID
c- make water available to cultivators with respect to location, time and

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quantity as per the crop requirements

d- none of above
What is the range depth of trickling filter__________.
948 d SEE
a-4 to 10m b-4 to 8m c-4 to 6m d-4 to 12m
Cultivator with spring loaded tines, are_________________.
949 a FMP
a-Mounted type b-Fixed type c-Trailed type d-None of the above
The channels, whose boundaries are made of easily erodible loose soils, are called:
950 a- mobile boundary channels b- rigid boundary channels a ID
c- non-alluvial channels d- none of above
__________is the first functional elements of waste management system
951 a- Waste Generation b- Waste Handling c-Waste Collection d-Waste a SEE
Transfer and Transport
Indicated horse power (IHP- indicates, the______________.
952 a-Power generated in the engine cylinder b- Power received by the piston d FMP
c-Power lost through engine cylinder d- Both (a & b)
Cross regulator in main canals are provided to:
a- regulate water supply in the offtaking channel
953 b- regulate water supply in the main canal c- regulate excessive flood d ID
water
d- head up water for adequate supply into offtaking channel
The proportion reflected from the snow covered surface is called__________.
954 d SEE
a-Brook b-Caldera c-Sinusoid d-None
Valve springs, are made of_______________________.
955 a FMP
a-Carbon spring steel b- Forged steel c- Cast iron d- Steel alloy
The arrangement made in canal headwork, which acts as its safety valve, is:
956 a- canal ladder b- canal crossing c ID
c- cattle crossing d- all of above
In which level telescope is fixed to its support__________.
957 a SEE
a-Dumpy level b- Y-level c- Both A and B d- none
Number of sweeps in duck foot cultivator is____________________.
958 a FMP
a-7 b-2 c-5 d-3
A land is said to be water-logged, when:
a- the land is necessarily submerged under standing water
b- there is a flowing water over the land
959 d ID
c- the pH value of the soil becomes as high as 8.5
d- the soil pores in the root zone get saturated with water either by the actual
water table or by its capillary fringe
The Revenue chain is long__________.
960 a SEE
a- 33 ft b- 34 ft c- 40 ft d- 100 ft
When an ideal gas is isothermally compressed__________________.
a-Thermal energy flows from the gas to the atmosphere
961 b-the temperature of the gas decreases c FMP
c- no thermal energy enters or leaves the gas
d- the temperature of the gas increases
Which of the following factors contribute towards high porosity of soil?
962 a- uniform particle sized soil b- non-uniform soil with wider a ID
range in size

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c- rhombic packing or arrangement of grains d- all of these

What layer of the atmosphere contains most of the water vapor__________.
963 d SEE
a-Thermosphere b-troposphere c-stratosphere d-None of the above
Fly wheel of I.C. engine, is made of___________________.
964 a FMP
a-Cast iron b- Bronze c- Alloy d- Babbitt
For a centrifugal pumps when discharge increase
965 a- head also increase b- head decrease b ID
c- head remains same d- efficiency increase
At the equator the dip of needle is__________.
966 b SEE
a- 180o b- 0 o c- 90 o d- 120 o
A puddler is the device used for______________________.
967 a-Churning the soil in standing water b-Leveling the soil a FMP
c-Crushing the clods d-Killing the weeds during ploughing
Watercourse forms
a- Primary component of irrigation system
968 b- Secondary component of irrigation system c ID
c- Tertiary component of irrigation system
d- None of above
The forces which meet at a point are called__________.
969 b SEE
a- collinear forces b- concurrent forces c- coplanar forces d- parallel forces
Which of the following is always true for an isothermal process of an ideal gas?
970 a-the internal energy does not change b- no heat flows into or out of the system a FMP
c-the pressure does not change d-the volume does not change
An intense storm involves
971 a- greater intensity b- greater kinetic energy d ID
c- greater potential energy d- both (a- and (b-
Radiation when penetrates the cell wall of microorganisms with a
972 wavelength__________. c SEE
a- 150nm b- 50nm c- 254nm d- 25nm
Studs and bolts, are made of____________________.
973 a FMP
a-Carbon steel b- Cast iron c- Mild steel d- Bronze
When a body floating in a liquid is given a small angular displacement, it starts
oscillating about a point. This point is known as
974 d ID
a- center of pressure b- center of gravity
c- center of buoyancy d- metacenter
A metabolic process in which an organism converts a carbohydrate into alcohol or acid
975 is called__________. a SEE
a- Fermentation b- anerobic digestion c- Both a & b d- None
Ridger is not_________________.
976 a-Primary tillage implement b-Secondary tillage implement d FMP
c-Used for constructing ridges in the field d-Both (a & b)
Irrigation:
a- is eco-friendly with proper drainage in command area
977 a ID
b- is eco-friendly even without adequate drainage
c- Has no relation with drainage d- none of above
TDS in drinking water according to WHO should be__________.
978 b SEE
a- >1000 mg/litre b- <1000 mg/litre c- 1500 mg/litre d- 400 mg/litre

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Which of the following temperatures would be most appropriate to keep milk at inside
979 a refrigerator? d FMP
a- 20 c b- 5 k c- 40 c d- 278 k
In an irrigation canal, berms are provided at:
980 a- NSL b- FSLN a ID
c- Bank level d- none of above
Combustion of toxic waste is called__________
981 c SEE
a-Combustion b- Pyrolysis c- Incineration d- All of above
Aluminum-alloy pistons are used in_______________.
982 a-High speed engine b- Low speed engine a FMP
c- 2-stroke engine, only d- Steam engine, only
Cross regulator in main canals are provided to:
a- to minimize the amount of silt entering the main canal
983 a ID
b- to let maximum silt carried into the branch canal
c- for no specific purpose d- to carry canal across drain
Nauseas is__________.
984 b SEE
a- Greek word b- Latin word c- Arabian word d- English word
Ridge plough is the_____________________.
985 d FMP
a-Ridge b-m.b. plough c-Double m.b. plough d-Both (a & b)
When an irrigation canal is taken over a drainage channel, the crossing is called:
986 a- an aqueduct b- a super passage a ID
c- a level crossing d- none of them
To reduce the volume and weight of solid waste is called __________
987 d SEE
A- Waste Generation B- Waste Handling C-Waste Collection D-Waste Transformation
Tachometer measures____________________.
988 a FMP
a-Engine speed b- Engine power c- BHP d- IHP
Water-logging of cropped land leads to reduced crop yields, due to:
a- ill-aeration of root zone, causing lack of oxygen to plants
b- growth of water-loving plants interfering with the sown crops
989 d ID
c- surrounding of the root zone by the resulting saline water, which extracts the
good water from plant roots by osmosis
d- all of the above
In a Cantilever beam, the maximum bending moment is induced at__________. a- at
990 a SEE
the free end b- at the fixed end c- at the mid span of the beam d- none of the above
In engines the aluminum alloy pistons are electroplated with_____________.
991 a-Cadmium b- Tin c- Nickel d- Both (a & b) d FMP

The values of specific yield for alluvial aquifers are in the range of:
992 a- 10-20% b- 30-40% a ID
c- less than 5% d- more than 40%
Methods commonly used to assess solid waste quantities are__________.
993 a- Load count analysis b- Materials balance analysis c- Weight volume analysis d- All d SEE
these
Hand hoes are used for________________.
994 b FMP
a-Primary tillage works b-Inter culture works c-Mulch formation d-Pudding
NPSHR is a function of
995 a ID
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c- both pump and system d- fluid handled

Lines passing through points of equal declination is__________.
996 a SEE
a- Isogonics lines b- agonic lines c- both a and b d- none of above
A gas is enclosed in a cylindrical piston. When the gas is heated from 0C to 100C, the
piston is allowed to move to maintain a constant pressure. According to the Kinetic-
Molecular Theory of Matter______________.
997 a-the mass of the gas will increase d FMP
b-the number of molecules of gas must increase
c- the size of the individual molecules has increase
d-the average speed of the molecules has increased
Watercourses should be improved to
998 a- Save water b- Increase command area d ID
c- Increase watercourse capacity d- All of above
The length of Gunter chain is__________.
999 c SEE
a- 100 ft b- 50 ft c- 66 ft d- 150 ft
The most common type of piston of piston ring used in engine, is_____________.
1000 a-Oil control ring b- Compression control ring d FMP
c-Gaskets ring d- Both (a & b)
For attaining a raindrop to terminal velocity, the fall height should be
1001 a- atleast 5 m b- atleast 7 m b ID
c- less than 7 m d- 15 m
In a prismatic compass, the zero is marked on__________.
1002 b SEE
a- North end b- south end c- west end d- east end
A ditcher is used for making the_____________.
1003 c FMP
a-Furrow b-Bund/ridge c-Ditch/drain d-All above
The metacentric height of a floating body is the distance between
a- center of gravity and center of buoyancy b- center of gravity and
1004 b ID
metacenter
c- center of buoyancy and metacenter d- none of these
Linear distances is measured by__________.
1005 c SEE
a- By pacing b- by stepping c- both a and b d- none of above
According to the kinetic theory of gases, when the absolute temperature of an ideal gas
1006 doubles, the average kinetic energy of the molecules of the gas will____________. b FMP
a- Quadruples b- doubles c- stays the same d- cut in half
The surface method of irrigation suitable for wheat, bersem and fodder is:
a- basin method b- furrow irrigation
1007 a ID
c- border strip method d- none of above

The property associated with high density of surface and hardness is called__________.
1008 a SEE
a- Ease of cleaning b- resilience c- imperviousness d- scratch
The function of oil rings in engine, is to______________.
1009 a-Scrap excess oil from cylinder wall b- Control lubrication a FMP
c- Control per ignition d- All above
Safety ladders are provided in large irrigation canals, to:
a- enable fish to pass from one place to another
1010 d ID
b- enable cattle to cross the canal
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d- provide the safe exit to avoid accidental drowning

What is the 3rd phase in the land fill gas generation__________.
1011 a SEE
a- acid phase b-maturation phase c-transition phase
In seed drill, the furrow opener is generally__________________.
1012 d FMP
a-Shovel type b-Shoe type c-Disc type d-All above
Silt ejector is provided on:
a- river just u/s of undersluices b- canal just d/s of canal head regulator
1013 d ID
c- river, some distance d/s of undersluices
d- canal, some distance d/s of canal head regulator
Composting is an example of __________
1014 a- Waste Generation b- Waste Handling c- Waste Collection d-Biological d SEE
Transformation
When gas escapes from a pressurized cylinder, the stream of gas feels cool. This is
because work is being done at the expense of thermal energy_______________.
a- of the convection inside the cylinder
1015 b- pressurized cylinders are good thermal insulators a FMP
c- the gas inside the cylinder is actually frozen
d-none

An irrigation canal freely flowing under a drainage channel, is specifically called:

1016 a- canal junction b- canal crossing d ID
c- canal siphon d- super passage
Acceptable level near hospital is__________.
1017 a SEE
a- 60dB b- 50 dB c- 70dB d- 80 db
In engines, the gap between rings on piston is fixed at the rate of_______________.
1018 a-1 mm per 200 mm diameter of piston b- 1 mm per 100 mm diameter of piston a FMP
c- 0.5 mm per 200 mm diameter of piston d- 0.5 mm per 150 mm diameter of piston
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
a- intensive irrigation should be avoided in areas susceptible to the water-
logging
1019 b- extensive irrigation should be adopted in areas susceptible to the water- d ID
logging
c- lift irrigation can help alleviate water-logging susceptibilities
d- none of above
A double liner consist of__________.
1020 d SEE
a- Two single liners b- Two composite liners c- Single and Composite liner d- All of these
Spike tooth harrow is used after__________________.
1021 a FMP
a-Ploughing b-Inter culturing c-Seeding d-Spreading of fertilizer
The values of specific yield for uniform sands are about:
1022 a- 15% b- 20% c ID
c- 30% d- more than 50%
Macro nutrients found in Bio solids include__________.
1023 d SEE
a-Zinc b- Boron c- Manganese d- sulphur
Primary tillage is normally designed to
1024 (a- reduce soil strength (b- cover plant material d FMP
(c- rearrange aggregate (d- all above
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a- blind pipe b- casing pipe

c- screen d- check valve
The Stefan-Boltzmann relation is only valid for__________.
1026 a SEE
a-Black Body b-White Body c-Both a & b d-None of the Above
In I.C. engines, the misfiring of one more cylinders can cause the problem of______.
1027 a-Overheating of engine b- Failure to develop full power d FMP
c-Less thermal efficiency d- Both (a & b)
Drip irrigation system designed on the basis of
1028 a- Crop water requirements b- Soil infiltration rate d ID
c- Crop growth stage d- All of above
The best and cheap source of protein is__________.
1029 a SEE
a- Poultry b- beef c- milk d- mutton
Rotary hoe performs well at the speed of____________.
1030 a FMP
a-8 km ph or little more b-5 km ph c-2 to 3 km ph d-20 km ph
A greater detachment of soil particle is caused by a
a- high intensity rainfall for a shorter duration
1031 a ID
b- low intensity rainfall for a longer duration
c- all of above d- none of above
What is the depth of the bio film__________.
1032 d SEE
a-2mm to 10mm b-3mm to 4mm c- 0.1mm to 0.2mm d-Both a & c
Which is not a part of M.B plough____________.
1033 a- shovel b- tail piece a FMP
c- frog d- land side
The metacentric height of two floating bodies A and B are 1 m and 1.5 m respectively.
Select the correct statement
1034 a- both A and B have equal stability b- both A and B are unstable d ID
b- body A is more stable than B d- body B is more stable than A

The frequency limit of audibility are from__________.

1035 d SEE
a- 30Hz to 3000Hz b- 25Hz to 2000Hz c- 30Hz-30,000Hz d- 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Loose of radiator belt, can cause the problem of_________________.
1036 a-Less thermal efficiency b- Overheating of engine b FMP
c-Failure to develop full power d- All above
Crop period is the time crop takes:
a- From first watering to last watering b- From sowing to its harvesting
1037 b ID
c- From sowing to last watering
d- from first watering at the time of sowing to its harvesting
The angles between adjacent sides are fixed by chain angles is called__________.
1038 a- Chain traversing b- compass traversing a SEE
c- theodolite traversing d- plane table traversing
In tandom disc harrow the two fronts throw the soil_______________.
1039 a FMP
a-Outward b-Inward c-Left side the gang d-Inside the gang
Indicate the maximum permissible velocity for concrete lining:
1040 a- 2 m/s b- 1.75 m/s a ID
c- 1.5 m/s d- 1 m/s
__________is the third functional elements of waste management system
1041 c SEE
a- Waste Generation b- Waste Handling c- Waste Collection d-Waste

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Transfer and Transport

In M.B plough the gunnel is the part of___________________.
1042 a- mould board b- share a FMP
c- frog d- land side
Silt excluder is provided:
a- in canal on d/s side of head regulator
1043 b- in river on d/s side of the barrage d ID
c- in river far away from the weir on the d/s side
d- in river adjacent to the head regulator
The brown and black discoloration caused by oxidation is called__________.
1044 d SEE
a- Pitch pockets b- decay c- shake d- mineral steaks
In engines, the improper adjustment of diesel injection system, can cause the problem,
of______________.
1045 c FMP
a-Failure to start the engine b- Failure to develop full power
c-Overheating of the engine d- All above
Rivers are classified on the basis of:
1046 a- discharging capacity b- length d ID
c- waterway d- location
The operation of leveling from BM to the starting of any project is known as
1047 __________. b SEE
a-Longitudinal leveling b- fly leveling c- continuous leveling d- none
In tandom disc harrow the two rear gangs throw the soil____________.
1048 a FMP
a-Inward b-Outward c-Inside the gang d-Outside the gang
which one the following does not contribute to water-logging
a- inadequate drainage b- seepage from unlined canals
1049 d ID
c- frequent flooding d- excessive tapping of ground
water
The operation of leveling from the finishing point to the starting point at the end of
day's work is known as______
1050 a SEE
a- Check leveling b- longitudinal leveling
c- cross sectional leveling d- none
The perpendicular distance from wing of share to the line of joining the point of share
and heel of the landside is called_________________.
1051 c FMP
a- horizontal suction b- throat clearance
c- plough size d- vertical clearance
Coefficient of storage ‘S’ is a function of:
1052 a- elasticity of water b- elasticity of aquifer skeleton c ID
c- both (a- & (b- d- none of these
Swath width of OrbView-3 satellite__________.
1053 a SEE
a-8 km b-10 km c-12 km d-14 km
Entry of rich mixture in the cylinder, can cause the problem of______________.
1054 b FMP
a-Over heating b- Engine smoke c- Failure to start the engine d- All above
The process of getting maximum and sand free water from a well is called
1055 a- well drilling b- screening c ID
c- well development d- well testing
Any line lying on the horizontal plane is said to be__________.
1056 a SEE
a-Horizontal line b- Vertical line c- both A and B d- none

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In hand operated cultivators the type of cutting tool is____________.

1057 d FMP
a-Teeth b-Rake teeth c-Tyne and shovel d-Both (a & b)
Surface irrigation is also called
1058 a- Gravity irrigation b- Flood irrigation c ID
c- Both a- and b- d- None of above
High value of temperature__________composting rate
1059 b SEE
a-Increase b- Decreases c- no effect d-all of above
The angle at which the plane of cutting edge of disc is inclined to the direction of travel
is called_____________.
1060 c FMP
a- disc inclination b- tilt angle
c- disc angle d- plane angle
Removal of transportable fragments of material from the soil mass by an eroding agent
(falling raindrop- is called as
1061 a ID
a- detachment b- erosion
c- transportation d- all of above
Bacteria perform fermentation and converts carbohydrates in to__________.
1062 b SEE
a- alcohol b- lactic acid c- yeast d- None
Excess carbon deposits in the cylinder, can cause the problem of____________.
1063 a FMP
a-Engine knocking b- Overheating c- Blue smoke d- Failure to start the engine
If a body floating in a liquid return to its original position, when given a small angular
displacement, body is said to be in
1064 b ID
a- neutral equilibrium b- stable equilibrium
c- unstable equilibrium d- either ‘a’ or ‘c’
Composting in the absence of oxygen is called____:.
1065 a SEE
a- anerobic b- aerobic c- oxidation
The expected useful annual working hours of cultivator is____________.
1066 a FMP
a-3000 b-1000 c-1500 d-2500
Base period of a crop is:
1067 a- the same as crop period b- less than crop period b ID
c- more than crop period d- none of above
Use the waste material by some process is called__________.
1068 b SEE
a- Reuse b- Recycling c- Compositing d- None
Disc angle of a good quality disc plough varies from_______________.
1069 a- 15-300 b- 50-600 d FMP
c- 20-300 d- 43-450
Indicate the maximum permissible velocity for boulder lining:
1070 a- 2 m/s b- 1.75 m/s c ID
c- 1.5 m/s d- 1 m/s
Combustible part of biogas is__________.
1071 a SEE
a-Methane b- Carbon dioxide c- Carbon monoxide d-all of above
Too high level of oil in the engine, can cause the problem of_________.
1072 a-Excessive fuel consumption b- Blue smoke a FMP
c-Failure to start the engine d- None of the above
Canal drops are required to:
a- dissipate excess energy b- dissipate inadequate land
1073 c ID
slope
c- dissipate excess land slope d- none of the above

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Heat load is also known as__________.

1074 a SEE
a- Power b- work c- energy d- enthalpy
The expected useful annual working hours of puddler is_________________.
1075 a FMP
a-2500 b-1500 c-2000 d-250
Increased river is a type of river:
1076 a- formed by the process of degradationb- formed in the boulder stage of river a ID
c- formed by the process of aggradation d- none of the above
The principle of plane tabling is__________.
1077 a SEE
a- Parallelism b- triangulation c- traversing d- none of above
Spraying rate is affected by__________________.
1078 a- forward speed of sprayer b- no. of nozzles & their discharge d FMP
c- field condition and crop type d- both a & b
Which one of the following, is not a remedial measure for water-logging
a- good drainage for irrigated land b- conjunctive use of water in
1079 d ID
basin
c- lining of canal and watercourses d- contour building
Integrated waste is a type of__________.
1080 b SEE
a- Liquid waste b- Solid waste c- Urban waste d- School waste
Quality of the fuel is judged by, its_________________.
1081 a FMP
a-Calorific value b- Power conversion c- Loss to cool the engine d-Consumption
Which of the following has same units as that of infiltration rate?
1082 a- runoff b- evapotranspiration d ID
c- rainfall intensity d- both (b- & (c-
The working edge of alidade is known as the__________.
1083 a SEE
a- Fiducial edge b- bevelled edge c- parallel edge d- none of above
The useful life of disc harrow is___________________.
1084 a FMP
a-10 years b-15 years c-20 years d-8 years
In Pakistan in general
1085 a- confined aquifer is found b- unconfined aquifer is found b ID
c- perched aquifer is found d- aquitard is found
Primary Additive colors are__________.
1086 a-Cyan, yellow, magenta b-Red, Blue, Green b SEE
c-Cyan, Green, Magenta d-None
A reaper harvest the crop at a height of_____________________.
1087 a- 15 cm b- 5 to 8 cm b FMP
c- 1 to 3cm d- 10 cm
A hydraulic structure that divert water from watercourse to field is called
1088 a- Check structure b- Mogha c ID
c- Nakka d- All of above
Biomedical and hospital waste is a type of__________.
1089 d SEE
a- Liquid waste b- Soil waste c- Air waste d- Solid waste
Quality of the fuel is judged by, its_________.
1090 d FMP
a-Volatility b- Ignition quality c- Consumption rate d- Both (a & b)
A soil having greater entrapped air, involves
1091 a- less soil erosion b- more soil detachment b ID
c- no effect d- none of above
1092 The opening between annual rings which contains free resins__________. a SEE

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a- Pitch pockets b- decay c- shake d- mineral steaks

The useful life of rotavator is________________.
1093 a FMP
a-8 years b-10 years c-12 years d-15 years
The principle of continuity is based on
1094 a- law of conservation of energy b- law of conservation of mass b ID
c- law of conservation of momentum d- all of these
Smaller particles of material__________ composting rate
1095 a SEE
a-Increase b- Decreases c- no effect d- all of above
Size of engine used for operating self propelled type combine is from_____________.
1096 a- 60-150 hp b- 35-40 hp a FMP
c- 25-35 hp d- 50-75 hp
Height of capillary fringe is:
a- more in fine grained soils b- more in coarse grained soils
1097 a ID
c- does not depends on soil characteristics d- depends on quantity of
water in the soil
The real image of object is formed __________.
1098 a- In the plane of cross hair b- At the Centre of eye piece c- at the Centre of a SEE
telescope leveling d- none
‘‘Vapor lock” is associated to the_________________.
1099 a-Fuel supply system of engine b- Cooling system of engine a FMP
c-Ignition system of engine d- All above
Indicate the maximum permissible velocity for tile lining:
1100 a- 2 m/s b- 1.75 m/s b ID
c- 1.5 m/s d- 1 m/s
The direction indicated by plumb line is said to be________
1101 a SEE
a-Vertical line b- Horizontal line c- both a and b d- none
The useful life of ridger is_________________.
1102 a FMP
a-12 years b-10 years c-15 years d-20 years
Canal outlet is a device to:
1103 a- pass out excess water to waste b- deliver water to watercourse b ID
c- escape canal supply to a drainage d- all of them
The site of farm house should be__________.
1104 d SEE
a- Cheap b- near the road c- good drainage d- all of above
The auger type conveyer is used in_________________.
1105 a- roller type cotton stripper b- bar type cotton stripper a FMP
c- finger type cotton stripper d- spindle type stripper
Himalayan rivers flow through:
1106 a- non-alluvial soils b- alluvial soils b ID
c- rocky soils d- all of above
The diaphragm is fixed __________.
1107 a-At the Centre of telescope b- In front of eye piece b SEE
c- in front of object glass d- none
Acceleration characteristics of an engine is effected by______________.
1108 a-Volatility of fuel b- Consumption rate of fuel a FMP
c-Calorific value of fuel d- Ignition quality of fuel
Pick up the incorrect statement:
1109 d ID
a- moderately saline lands are represented by visible whiteish deposites of salts

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on the top and upper of the soil layers

b- Na2Co3 is the most harmful salt for causing salinity
c- NaCl is the least harmful salt for casing salinity\
d- none of above
The process in which heat is transferred by free electrons__________.
1110 a SEE
a- Conduction b- convection c- radiation d- all of above
The useful life of puddler is________________.
1111 a FMP
a-10 years b-8 years c-15 years d-20 years
In hydrograph theory, groundwater contribution to the stream is called:
1112 a- base flow b- sub-surface flow a ID
c- surface flow d- both b& c
The exchange of gases in animals is called__________.
1113 b SEE
a- Condensation b- respiration c- pollution d- ventilation
The useful life of (combine self propelled type) is_________.
1114 a- 6 years b- 10 years a FMP
c- 16 years d- 20 years
If NPSHA> NPSHR the pump will
1115 a- work safely b- cavitate a ID
c- Will cavitate after some time d- no effect
The curvature of earth is taken into account when the extent of area is more
1116 than__________. c SEE
a-50 km2 b- 100 km2 c- 250 km2 d- 200 km2
Vaporizing temperature of high speed diesel is______.
1117 a-Higher than the petrol b- Lesser than the petrol a FMP
c-Equal to the petrol d- None of the above
Basin Irrigation is well suited to
1118 a- Wheat b- Cotton c ID
c- Rice d- All of above
_____ is the nature`s way of recycling organic material
1119 c SEE
a- decomposition b- decay c- composting d-none
In shoe type furrow opener, the minimum thickness of shoe is____________.
1120 c FMP
a-10 cm b-4 mm c-4 cm d-10 mm or less
Clayey soils are more easily detached, at
1121 a- low moisture potential b- high moisture potential a ID
c- none of above d- both (a- and b-
Which method uses sound waves for remote sensing__________.
1122 a SEE
a-Sonar b-LandSat Satellite c-GPS d-DGPS
Which of the following cylinders is used in power driven stationary thresher_______
1123 a- Notch type b- rasp bar type c- peg tooth type d- flywheel c FMP
type
A flow in which the velocities of liquid particle at all sections of the pipe are equal is
called
1124 a ID
a- uniform flow b- streamline flow
c- steady flow d- compressible flow
Geomembranes are constructed from__________.
1125 c SEE
a-clay b- sand c-plastic d-concrete
1126 A fuel with greater volatility, involves________________. a FMP

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a-More ignition chance b- Less efficiency to engine

c-Less ignition chance d- None of the above
Crop water requirements depends upon:
1127 a- soil b- crop d ID
c- climate d- all above
Projectile motion have two characteristics__________.
1128 b SEE
a-az=0,az=-g b-ax=0,ay=-g c-ax=0,az=-g d-az=0,ay=-g
In seed drill, the shovel is made of__________________.
1129 b FMP
a-Mild steel b-Carbon steel c-Iron d-Aluminum
The structurally more stable lined section is :
1130 a- trapezoidal b- inverted arch section b ID
c- rectangular d- horse shoe
In double liner the function of primary liner is to__________.
1131 b SEE
a- Drain the leachate b- To collect the leachate c- Leak detection d-none
In seed drill the kind of drive used to transmit the power from ground wheel to the seed
metering device is__________________.
1132 c FMP
a- gears b- belt and pulley
c- chain and sprocket d- all above
Canal outlets are generally not provided on:
1133 a- main canals and branches b- major distributary a ID
c- minor distributary d- none of above
Total precipitation is about__________.
1134 a- 8*10^3km^3/year b- 10*10^8km^5/year c SEE
c- 5.2*10^5km^3/year d- None of above
Ignition quality of fuel is indicated by_________________.
1135 d FMP
a-Cetane number b- Octane number c- Calorific value d - Both (a & b)
Non-himalayan river are;
a- snow-fed b- perennial
1136 c ID
c- carry low sediment load d- pass through non-friable
rocks
Last staff reading in any setup of the instrument________
1137 b SEE
a-BS b- FS c- both A and B d- none
Minimum diameter of seed tube in seed cum fertilizer drill may be____________.
1138 c FMP
a-4 cm b-5 mm c-25 mm d-10 mm
Point out the incorrect statement, out of the following:
a- salinity is caused by water-logging b- water-logging is not caused
1139 by salinity c ID
c- salinity subsides, when once the water-logging is removed
d- none of above
To achieve an optimum aerobic decomposition, PH should remain at range
1140 is__________. a SEE
a- 7-7.5 b-8-8.5 c-6.5-7 d-9.5-10
In animal drawn sugarcane planter the row spacing can be____________.
1141 a- 50-60 cm b- 60-80 cm d FMP
c- 20-50 cm d- 90 cm
Which of the following is part of direct runoff?
1142 d ID
a- base flow b- sub-surface flow

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c- surface flow d- both (b-& (c-

Aerobic composting is type of__________.
1143 a- Biological transformation b- Chemical transformation b SEE
c- both A & B d-All of above
Diesel fuels are rated by______________.
1144 b FMP
a-Octane number b- Cetane number c- Calorific value d- Engine efficiency
If efficiency is plotted against discharge, the efficiency will
1145 a- increase b- decrease d ID
c- remain same d- non of above
Taste is the parameter to check water quality __________.
1146 a SEE
a- Physical b- Chemical c- Biological d- All of above
Single row cotton seed drill is________________.
1147 c FMP
a-Trailed type b-Mounted type c-Animal drawn d-All above
Infiltration capacity of a soil__________----- with time:
1148 a- same b- increases c ID
c- decreases d- all of above
The surface tangent to level surface is said to be________ .
1149 b SEE
a-Vertical surface b- Horizontal surface c- ground surface d- none
In tractor the PTO was introduced during______________.
1150 a- 1915-1924 b- 1935-1944 a FMP
c- 1890-1910 d- 1945-1954
Pore water pressure influences detachability by changing the
1151 a- soil strength b- soil texture a ID
c- soil structure d- all of above
The angles between adjacent sides are fixed by theodolite is called__________.
1152 a- Chain traversing b- compass traversing c SEE
c- theodolite traversing d- plane table traversing
Overheating of engine, may be due to___________.
1153 b FMP
a-Poor fuel supply b- Detonation c- Higher calorific value of fuel d-Poor ignition
A flow in which each liquid particle has a definite path and the paths of individual
particles do not across each other
1154 d ID
a- streamline flow b- irrotational flow
c- laminar flow d- both ‘a’ and ‘c’
The line of collimation and axis of telescope should be_______ ___
1155 a SEE
a-Coincide b- parallel c- be perpendicular d- no relation
In planter, the hopper is made of________________.
1156 d FMP
a-Tin b-Aluminum c-Wood d-Mild steel
For the designing of irrigation system, the most important factor is:
1157 a- field slope b- field area c ID
c- soil infiltration rate d- all above
1158 SEE
A defective hitching of disc plough causes the problem_________________.
1159 a- poor depth of soil cut b- uneven cutting of furrows b FMP
c- excessive draft d- soil sticking on disc
Headworks is a hydraulic structure:
1160 c ID
a- appurtement to a dam b- to effect storage against

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raised crest
c- to effect pondage with low set crest
d- to serve as a safety valve to the canal head regulator
When the measured length is more than actual length, error is__________.
1161 b SEE
a- Negative error b- positive error c- both a and b d- none of above
Excessive spark in advance, can cause_______.
1162 a-Poor thermal efficiency b- Late ignition c FMP
c-Pre-ignition d- High consumption rate
A direct outlet is that which:
a- provides direct water supply to a watercourse
1163 c ID
b- directly feeds a minor or sub minor
c- is rarely provided on main canal and branches d- all of above
In optical square, the mirrors are fixed at an angle of__________.
1164 c SEE
a- 30o b- 60 o c- 45 o d- 90 o
The suction of m.b. plough is reduced very much when_____________.
1165 a-Share is worn out b-Share is very sharp a FMP
c-Mould board is worn out d-Landside is worn out
On a meandering river the current is strongest a:
1166 a- concave bend b- convex bend a ID
c- both banks d- middle of the stream
Biogas composed of_________________.
1167 a SEE
a- Methane b- Carbon dioxide c- Carbon monoxide d-all of above
In continuous ploughing method the operator starts ploughing________________.
1168 a- between first ridge and side land b- from center of the field a FMP
c- one corner of the field d- from one side of the field
Alkaline soils are best reclaimed by:
a- Leaching b- addition of gypsum to soils
1169 d ID
c- providing good drainage d- addition of gypsum to soils and
leaching
A man use oxygen in one minute is__________.
1170 a SEE
a- 8 litre b- 4 litre c- 12 litre d- 15 litre
The instrument for measuring specific gravity of oil, is_______________.
1171 a FMP
a-Hydrometer b- Hygrometer c- gravity meter d- none of these
In hydrologic cycle filling of undulations on the earth surface by water before it starts
flowing, is called:
1172 c ID
a- infiltration b- percolation
c- depression storage d- seepage
Due to overstressing of standing timber , separation produced by wind is__________.
1173 c SEE
a- Pitch pockets b- decay c- shake d- mineral steaks
In developing countries, the crops are usually sown by_______________.
1174 a-Broad casting method b-Manually dropping the seeds a FMP
c-Seed drill method d-Both (a & b)
For drilling following equipment is used
1175 a- percussion rigs b- rotary rigs d ID
c- none of above d- both a- and b-
Brans are used in__________.
1176 d SEE
a- Poultry house b- dairy house c- hog house d- all of above

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One way ploughing is done by

1177 a- reversible plough b- disc plough a FMP
c- M.B plough d- turn west plough
Permanent wilting point is:
a- a characteristic of a plant b- a soil characteristic
1178 b ID
c- a soil characteristic modified by crop
d- dependent on the soil water plant fertilizer interaction
Mixture of clay and powered glass is called__________.
1179 d SEE
a- Pre stressed Cement b- silica c- concrete d- mortar
Distillation test measures, the_____________.
1180 b FMP
a-Calorific value of fuel b- Volatility of fuel c- Fuel sp. gravity d- Fuel purity
Soil loss is net amount of
1181 a- sediment yield b- soil moved off a point b ID
c- soil detached d- all above
High moisture content of grain can affect the__________.
1182 b SEE
a- Price b- quality c- weight d- none
Man-hours per hectare required for dibbling, varies from_____________-.
1183 b FMP
a-200 to 250 b-150 to 200 c-250 to 300 d-300 to 450
A flow whose streamline may be represented by a strainghtline flow is known as
1184 a- Stream function b- one dimensional flow b ID
b- incompressible flow d- unsteady flow
Hierarchy of Integrated Solid Waste Management have __________steps
1185 a SEE
a- 4 B- 6 C- 8 D- 2
The turn point of hitch of the implement is also known as_________________.
1186 a- center of power b- center of pull b FMP
c- center of resistance d- center of draft
A well is best located in the command area
a- at lowest point to have minimum digging
1187 b- in the heart of the area at the highest point b ID
c- in the heart of the area at the lowest point
d- at any convenient location from accessibility
Waste that cannot be processed with residues need to be dispose of on__________
1188 a SEE
a-Landfill b- Gasification c-Biogas production d- all of above
Sulpher test of fuel, determines the_________.
1189 a-Sulpher compounds in fuel b- Quantity of free and combined sulpher in the fuel d FMP
c-Vapor pressure in fuel d- Both (a & b)
Headworks on a river causes:
1190 a- aggradation on upstream b- degradation in downstream d ID
c- feed offtaking canals d- all of above
Agent such as phenolic compound & detergents alter the permeability of__________.
1191 b SEE
a- cell wall b- cytoplasmic membrane c- mitochondrion d- nuclease
Seeding rate of machine is expressed as__________________.
1192 a-Weight/unit time b-Weight per unit area b FMP
c-Volume/time d-None of the above
An outlet should essentially:
1193 a- pass a known discharge b- constant discharge d ID
c- be a measure of discharge d- all of them

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Second rank in Hierarchy of Integrated Solid Waste Management is __________.

1194 b SEE
a- Source Reduction b- Recycling c- Waste Transformation d-Land filling
Perpendicular distance between point of share and lower portion of beam is
called__________.
1195 a FMP
a- Throat clearance b- share-beam clearance
c- Edge clearance d- cut clearance
Meandering of river is due to:
a- sediment load of stream
1196 c ID
b- discharge and hydraulic properties of stream
c- erodiability of the bed and banks of streams d- all of above
Methods of seasoning of wood are__________.
1197 d SEE
a- Artificial b- natural c- none d- both a & b
High speed diesel oil, is used in_________________.
1198 a FMP
a-High speed diesel engines b- 2-stroke engines c- 4-stroke engines d- All above
A recently reclaimed alkaline soil should preferably be sown with a salt resistant crop,
like:
1199 c ID
a- wheat b- cotton
c- barseem any of the above
Swath width of IKONOS satellite__________.
1200 b SEE
a-12km b-11km c-15km d-None
The method of sowing the seeds in rows, in two directions perpendicular to each other,
1201 is called_____________. d FMP
a-Check row sowing b-Square and sowing c-Across sowing d-Both (a & b)
Difference between saturated vapor pressure and actual vapor pressure is called:
a- relative humidity b- absolute humidity
1202 d ID
c- specific humidity d- saturation
deficit
The line passing through geographical north pole, south pole and any point on surface
1203 of earth__________. a SEE
a- true meridian b- magnetic meridian c- arbitrary meridian d- Grid meridian
Volumetric strain occurs when body subjected to uniform___________.
1204 a- fluid pressure b- force a FMP
c- stress d- gas pressure
For the selection of a pump, following are the design parameters
1205 a- efficiency and horse power b- head and efficiency d ID
c- discharge and horse power d- head and discharge
The datum adopted for India is the______
1206 c SEE
a-MSL at madras b- MSL at Bombay c- MSL at Karachi
Cylinder head of I.C. engine, is made of______________.
1207 a FMP
a-Cast iron b- Cast aluminum c- Bronze d- Both (a- & (b-
Consumptive use is the sum of:
a- evapotranspiration and infiltration loss
b- evapotranspiration plus application losses
1208 b ID
c- evapotranspiration plus amount of water used up in plant metabolism
d- evapotranspiration plus amount of water used up in plant metabolism plus
percolation losses
1209 Slug/ft3 is the unit of__________. a SEE

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a- Specific weight b- desity c- specific volume

In seed drill/planter, the seed tube is made of___________________.
1210 a FMP
a-Polythene tube b-Rubber c-m.s. sheet d-tine sheet
The erosion caused by concentration flow in small channels or rills is called as
1211 a- gully erosion b- rill erosion b ID
c- torrent erosion d- all above
Irritation disorder is due to the effect of__________.
1212 d SEE
a- Improper living habit b- Noise waste c- Solid waste d- Soil waste
The amount of force which breaks the object is________________.
1213 a- working force b- ultimate force b FMP
c- breaking load d- ultimate load
According to Bernoulli’s equation
1214 a- Z + p + v = C b- Z + p/γ + v/g = C d ID
c- Z + p/γ + v2/g = C d- Z + p/γ + v2/2g = C
To get good health of animal in dairy house there should be proper__________.
1215 d SEE
a- Temperature b- relative humidity c- light d- all of above
In I.C. engines, the misfiring of one more cylinders, can cause the problem of_______.
1216 a-Overheating of engine b- Failure to develop full power d FMP
c-Less thermal efficiency d- Both (a & b)
The bed of an alluvial channel along the flow will always be
1217 a- flat b- Wavy d ID
c- Dunned and rippled d- all of above are possible
The average size of the individual components found in residential MSW is
1218 between__________. b SEE
a-5 and 6 in b-7 and 8 in c- 4 and 5 in d- 9 and 8 in
In seed drill/planter, the frame is made of_______________.
1219 a FMP
a-m.s. flat b-cast iron c-carbon steel d-wood
A weir essentially comprises:
1220 a- high set crest b- series of gates a ID
c- roadway across the river d- all of them
The range of thermal infrared region is__________.
1221 b SEE
a-0.7-3 micro meter b-3-14 micro meter c-0.4-0.7 micro meter d-None
Modulus of rigidity is the ratio of______________.
1222 a- normal stress to volumetric strain b- shear stress to shear strain a FMP
c- normal stress to longitudinal strain d- elastic limit to shear strain
The size of outlet area is determined by:
1223 a- natural drainage lines b- village boundaries d ID
c- upper a lower limits of permissible outlet discharge d- all of above
Blending and Seeding __________-composting rate
1224 a SEE
a-Increase b- Decreases c- no effect d-all of above
Loose of radiator belt, can cause the problem of_________________.
1225 a- Less thermal efficiency b- Overheating of engine b FMP
c-Failure to develop full power d- All above
High river training implies river training for:
1226 a- high flood discharge b- high sediment transport a ID
c- high changes of river bed conditions d- all of above

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Bio solids are used for__________.

1227 d SEE
a-Energy recovery b- Composting c-Incineration d- All of above
The useful life of planter is___________.
1228 d FMP
a-2000 working hours b-10 years c-10000 working hours d-Both (a & b)
A soil has an ESP of 16%, and its EC is 32 m-mohos/cm. If the pH of this soil is 9.5, then
the soil is classified as:
1229 a ID
a- alkaline soil b- saline soil
c- saline alkali soil d- none of the above
Ability of body to give up or receive heat__________.
1230 b SEE
a- Heat b- temperature c- none d- both a and b
White cast iron is white due to_____________.
1231 a- absence of graphite flakes b- presence of silicon a FMP
c- presence of graphite d- carbon contents
Ratio of actual vapor pressure to saturation vapor pressure is called:
1232 a- relative humidity b- absolute humidity a ID
c- specific humidity d- saturation deficit
Single liners are not consist of__________.
1233 c SEE
a- clay b-a geosynthetic clay c-concrete d-a geomembrane
In engines, the improper adjustment of diesel injection system can cause the problem
of______________.
1234 c FMP
a-Failure to start the engine b- Failure to develop full power
c-Overheating of the engine d- All above
Priming a process of
a- installing a screen b- installing casing pipe
1235 c ID
c- filling suction line and pump upto delivery point with pumping fluid
d- all of above
When forces on a system remain constant then it's__________will also constant.
1236 b SEE
a-velocity b-acceleration c-displacement d-distance
In vertical roller with cells type seed metering device the cells are located at_______.
1237 a-Centre of plate b-Diagonals of plate c FMP
c-Periphery of plate d-Throughout the plate area
Blaney-Criddle method is used to estimate:
1238 a- open water evaporation b- potential evaporation d ID
c- actual evapotranspiration d- potential evapotranspiration
Chain survey is recommended when the area is__________.
1239 c SEE
a- Crowded b- undulating c- simple and fairly level d- none of above
In hardening, process of heat treatment, the heated metal is quenched into__________.
1240 a- water or alcohol b- oil or water b FMP
c- alcohol or ethanol d- methane
The erosion from the area between the rill is termed as
1241 a- sheet erosion b- splash erosion d ID
c- interrill erosion d- both (a- and (b-
Entry of rich mixture in the cylinder, can cause the problem of_________.
1242 b FMP
a-Over heating b- Engine smoke c- Failure to start the engine d- All above
Bernoulli’s equation is applied for
1243 a- venturimeter b- orifice meter d ID
c- pitot tube d- all of these

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For sowing sorghum, the most suitable seed metering device is__________.
1244 a-Fluted roller type b-Inclined cell plate type a FMP
c-Foam pad type d-Horizontal cell plate type
The bed of an alluvial channel carrying silted water at high velocity is expected to be:
1245 a- Rippled b- duned b ID
c- flat d- Wavy
Tempering of metal is done to reduce_____________-.
1246 a- brittleness b- toughness a FMP
c- ductility d- all above
A barrage differs from a weir on account of:
1247 a- low set crest b- effective control over river flow d ID
c- series of gates to effect pondage d- all of them
Too high level of oil in the engine can cause the problem of______________.
1248 a-Excessive fuel consumption b- Blue smoke a FMP
c-Failure to start the engine d- None of the above
An outlet should be proportional in discharge distribution that is:
a- drains same discharge irrespective of varying supply in the channel
1249 b- drains more or less discharge corresponding to the varying discharge in the b ID
channel
c- drain less discharge d- drain excess discharge
The shaft on which disc are mounted is called_______________.
1250 d FMP
a-Gang axle b-Arbor axle c-Main axis d-Both (a & b)
Low river training implies river training for:
1251 a- high floods b- medium floods c ID
c- low floods d- project flood
The process of detaching the grains from ear head or the plants is called__________.
1252 a- Mowing b- Cutting d FMP
c- Winnowing d- Threshing
The soil becomes practically infertile when its pH value is about:
1253 a- 0 b- 7 c ID
c- 11 d- none of them
Quality of the fuel is judged by its___________.
1254 a FMP
a-Calorific value b- Power conversion c- Loss to cool the engine d- Consumption
Rate of decrease in atmospheric temperature per unit rise in vertical direction through
troposphere is called:
1255 b ID
a- albedo b- lapse rate
c- insulation d- both (a- & (b-
For sowing sorghum, the most suitable seed metering device is__________.
1256 a-Fluted roller type b-Inclined cell plate type a FMP
c-Foam pad type d-Horizontal cell plate type
NPSHA is a function of
1257 a- pump b- system b ID
c- both pump and system d- fluid handled
A high speed of thresher mainly causes_______________.
1258 a- Grain damage b- poor threshing a FMP
c- Greater Threshing d- all above
1259 For a given soil: d ID

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a- texture and structure represent same property

b- texture implies presence of particles of different sizes
c- farmer can change the texture using cultivation method
d- texture implies the proportion of sand silt and clay
Quality of the fuel is judged by its______________.
1260 d FMP
a-Volatility b- Ignition quality c- Consumption rate d- Both (a & b)
Mass movement of soil occurs at
1261 a- critical slope b- mild slope c ID
c- steep slope d- none o above
Per unit power requirement is less in case of________________.
1262 a-Primary tillage operations b-Secondary tillage operations d FMP
c-Harrowing and hoeing d-Both (b & c)
A venturimeter is used to measured
1263 a- velocity of a flowing liquid b- pressure of a flowing fluid c ID
c- discharge of a flowing liquid d- all of these
Seed Processing is associated to the______________.
1264 a- Farm Processing b- post harvesting processing only a FMP
c-Process industries, only d- all above

The bed form, which is not expected in an alluvial channel with sediment motion, is:
1265 a- rippled b- meandered d ID
c- duned d- anti duned
“Vapor lock” is associated to the___________.
1266 a-Fuel supply system of engine b- Cooling system of engine a FMP
c-Ignition system of engine d- All above
A weir essentially has:
1267 a- no control over high floods b- more afflux d ID
c- shutters in part length only d- all of them
The common cross section of hopper in potato planter is___________.
1268 b FMP
a-Triangular b-Trapezoidal c- Rectangular d-Circular
Modular outlet is that the discharge of which is:
a- independent of water level in the distibutary
1269 b- independent of water level in the watercourse c ID
c- independent of water levels both in the distibutary or watercourse
d- all of the above
The loss of value of machine with laps of time is called_____________.
1270 a- Depreciation b- Salvage value a FMP
c- Lost Value d- all above
Guide banks are provided:
1271 a- in the direction of flow b- at right angle of flow a ID
c- at an angle to the flow d- all of them
Acceleration characteristics of an engine is effected by______________.
1272 a-Volatility of fuel b- Consumption rate of fuel a FMP
c-Calorific value of fuel d- Ignition quality of fuel
Which of the following crops can withstand the high WT, which normally should be 0.7
1273 to 2.5 m below the level of the cropped land d ID
a- wheat b- lucerine

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c- cotton d- rice
Distribution of seeds in row by seed drill is affected by___________.
1274 a-Shape of seed tube b-Inclination of seed tube a FMP
c-Height of seed released from tube d-All above
Lines of equal atmospheric pressure are known as:
1275 a- isohyets b- isobars b ID
c- isotherms d- contours
Drawbar pull from tractor, is taken by means of______________.
1276 a- Drawbar assembly b- P.T.O a FMP
c- Standard d- Pulley
Affinity law-I deals with
1277 a- pumps head b- impeller speed b ID
c- impeller diameter d- pump design
In I.C. engine, the tappet is made of ______________.
1278 a FMP
a-Hardened steel b- Cast iron c- Mild steel d- Chromium
Energy will be required to irrigate land:
1279 a- under gravity b- much above the river bed level b ID
c- in delta region d- all of above
Time of fail of seed through seed tube is affected by______________.
1280 a-Size of seed b-Size of tube d FMP
c-Type of tube d-Both (b & c)
Detachability of soil particle increases with
1281 a- decreasing median grain size b- increasing median grain size a ID
c- both (a- and (b- d- none of above
Smallest Hand Sprayer is_______________.
1282 a- Hand Atomizer b- Compression Sprayer a FMP
c-Knapsack sprayer d- Bucket Sprayer
The Bernoulli’s theorem is applied for
1283 a- ideal fluid b- incompressible fluid d ID
c- steady flow d- all of these
The clearance between rocket arm and valve stem, is called_____________.
1284 a FMP
a-Tappet clearance b- Valve clearance c- Sleeve d- Buffer space
The anti-dunes develop on beds of alluvial streams, when Froude number is:
1285 a- 0 b- 0.5 d ID
c- 1 d- 1.2
Which of the following furrow openers is used in seed drills______________.
1286 a FMP
a-Single disc type b-Double disc type c-Runner type d-Hoe, type only
A barrage is a hydraulic structure provided on:
a- deep narrow valleys b- wide, shallow valleys
1287 d ID
c- rock foundation d- silt and clay and gravel

Knapsack sprayers are suitable for____________.

1288 a- Small Trees b- Shrubs d FMP
c- Row crops d- All Above
Semi-modular outlet is that the discharge of which:
1289 a- independent of water level in the distibutary b ID
b- independent of water level in the watercourse

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c- independent of water levels both in the distibutary or watercourse

d- all of the above
In I.C. engine, theoretically, the exhaust valve should be opened at________.
1290 a FMP
a-T.D.C. and B.D.C b- B.D.C c- Upward or downward side d- None of the above
Guide banks are provided to:
a- decrease depth of river flow b- confine river width
1291 b ID
c- reduce flood peak d- maintain minimum depth in
the river
Hoe type furrow opener works well in____________.
1292 d FMP
a-Sandy and loamy soils b-Clayey soils c-Soil covered with trashes d-All above
While growing crop in high WT areas, open jointed drains, discharging into drains, are
sometimes laid below the cropped land to lower down the WT and to rainfall
1293 effectively. These drains are called: a ID
a- tile drains b- French drains
c- gravity outlets d- sureface drains
Major component of bronze casting_________________.
1294 a FMP
a- Copper b-Zinc c-Manganese d-Lead
Which of the following instruments is used for measuring relative humidity?
1295 a- barograph b- bimetallic actinography c ID
c- hair hygrograph d- pryanometer
Generally, in 4-stoke diesel engine, the inlet valve gets opened at_____________.
1296 a FMP
a-5o before T.D.C b- 5o after B.D.C c- 10o after B.D.C d- 5o after T.D.C
Affinity law-II deals with
1297 a- pumps head b- impeller speed c ID
c- impeller diameter d- pump design
Chisel type furrow opener is seed drill is good for _______________.
1298 a FMP
a-Deep seeding b-Shallow seeding c-Medium seeding d-All above
Steady flow in an open channel exists when the
a- flow is uniform b- depth does not change with
1299 b ID
time
c- channel is frictionless d- channel bed is not curved
What law of thermodynamics introduced the concept of entropy_____________.
1300 c FMP
a - Zeroth Law b- 1st law (\c-2nd Law d-None of the Above
A network of gully is called as
1301 a- gullied area b- ravine area b ID
c- hilly area d- all above
Generally, in 4-stoke diesel engines, the inlet valve gets closed at___________.
1302 a FMP
a-30o before B.D.C b- 5o after B.D.C c- 5o after T.D.C d- 30o after T.D.C
Theoretical velocity of the jet at vena contracta is
1303 a- (2gh-0.5 b- 2(gh-0.5 a ID
c- 2g(h-0.5 d- 2gh
Rotary type covering devices are used in____________-.
1304 d FMP
a-Planters b-Seed cum fertilizer drills c-Seed drills d-Both (a & c)
The critical shear stress τ, at which incident motion of sediment takes place is
proportional to
1305 b ID
a- d1/2 b- d
c- d2 where d is grain size

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The value of n, in the equation PVn=C when the process is isothermal____________

1306 b FMP
a-Zero b-1 c-2 d-Infinity
The main function of diversion headworks provided at the offtake of a canal from a river
is:
1307 a ID
a- to raise water level in the river b- to control floods
c- store water d- control silt entry into canal
Washers are used____________.
1308 d FMP
a-Beneath bolt head b- beneath nut c-To hold two metal pieces d-Both (a & b)
An APM outlet is:
1309 a- orifice b- weir a ID
c- meter d- none of them
Cutting edge of share is called_____________.
1310 a FMP
a-Shin b-Frog c-Gunnel d-Skirt
Guide banks are provided:
1311 a- in pairs b- asymmetrical in plan d ID
c- extending u/s and d/s of work d- all of them
An apparatus used to obtain the volumetric chemical composition of the gaseous By-
1312 products of combustion____________. b FMP
a-Bomb calorimeter b- Or sat analyzer c-Chemical separator d-None of the above
A tile drain is laid below a cropped land to remove excess irrigation water. The Drainage
Coefficient of this drain, is usually expressed as:
a- cm of water removed from the drainage area per day
1313 a ID
b- cm of water removed per day
c- percentage of applied water, which is intercepted by this drainage
d- none of above
The ability of a heat engine to convert the supplied heat to work is referred to as
1314 a FMP
a-Thermal Efficiency b-Volumetric Efficiency c-Engine Efficiency d- none
Which of the following instruments is used for measuring radiation heat?
1315 a- barograph b- thermograph d ID
c- hair hygrograph d- pryanometer
During combustion the pressure in the cylinder may increase to as much as______.
1316 a FMP
a- 50 Kg/cm2 b- 400 Kg/cm2 c- 10 Kg/cm2 d- 1 kg/cm2
For drainage works following type of pumps is used
1317 a- radial flow b- axial flow b ID
c- mixed flow d- None of these
The power used in overcoming friction in the engine is called_________.
1318 a FMP
a- FHP b- BHP c- IHP d- None of the Above
In a steady spatially-varied flow in a prismatic open channel, the
a- depth does not change along the channel length
1319 b- discharge is constant along the channel length c ID
c- discharge varies along the channel length
d- discharge is constant with respect to time
The process extensively used for making nuts and bolts is__________.
1320 c FMP
a) Hot piercing b- hot spinning c- hot drawing d- Non
Cohesive force is minimum in
1321 a- sandy soils b- clayey soils a ID
c- clay-loam soils d- all above

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Hook’s Law holds up to______.

a) Yield point b- elastic limit
1322 b FMP
c- plastic limit d- breaking point

The relation among coefficients of discharge (Cd-, coefficient of velocity (Cv- and
coefficient of contraction (Cc- is
1323 d ID
a- Cd = Cv + Cc b- Cd = Cv – Cc
c- Cd = Cv/Cc d- Cd = Cv. Cc
The ratio of linier stress to linier strain is called as_________.
1324 a FMP
a- Modulus of elasticity b- bulk modulus c- Poisson’s Ratio d- Non
Manning’s rugosity coefficient is proportional to:
a- d1/2 b- d
1325 c ID
c- d1/6 d- d2/3
where d is representative grain dia of bed surface
The modulus of elasticity for mild steel is approximately____________ kN/mm2.
1326 d FMP
a- 80 b- 100 c- 110 d- 210
Fish ladder is provided on the side of:
1327 a- divide wall b- diaphragm wall a ID
c- corewall d- wingwall
The factor of safety for mild steel is ____________.
1328 b FMP
a- 2 b- 4 c- 6 d- 8
An open flume outlet is:
1329 a- orifice b- weir b ID
c- meter d- none of them
The ratio of the ultimate stress to the design stress is known as_________.
1330 c FMP
a- Elastic limit b- strain c- factor of safety d- bulk modulus
Length of guide banks u/s and d/s of the work are:
1331 a- the same b- more on u/s than in d/s b ID
c- less on u/s than in d/s d- as per site conditions
The factor of safe for steel and for steady load is__________.
1332 a- 2 b- 4 c- 6 d- 8 b FMP

The method, which uses furrows on cropped farms for drainage of excess irrigation or
rain water, is called
1333 c ID
a- surface inlet b- tile drainage
c- bedding d- French drain
An aluminum member is designed based on____________.
1334 a- yield stress b- elastic limit stress c- proof stress a FMP
d- ultimate stress
Which of the following raingauges cannot be used for recording snow?
1335 a- weighing type b- float type c ID
c- tipping bucket type d- both (a- & (b-
In a body a thermal stress is one which arises because of the existence of ___________.
1336 FMP
a-latent heat b- temperature gradient c- total heat d- specific heat b
For drainage works following type of impeller is used
1337 a ID
a- open impeller b- closed impeller

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c- semi-open impeller d- all of these

A localized compressive stress at the area of contact between two members is known
1338 ______________. c FMP
a-tensile stress b- bending stress c- bearing stress d- shear stress
In a uniform flow in a channel of small bed slope, the hydraulic grade line
a- coincides with the bed b- is considerably below the
1339 free surface d ID
c- is considerably above the free surface d- essentially coincides with the
free surface
The Poisson’s ratio for steel varies from____________.
1340 b FMP
a-0.21 to 0.25 b- 0.25 to 0.33 c- 0.33 to 0.38 d- 0.38 to0.45
A soil becomes more resistance to wind erosion at the moisture potential of
1341 a- -1.5 MPa b- 1.5 MPa a ID
c- 1.0 MPa d- none of above
The stress in the bar when load is applied suddenly is ________as compared to the
1342 stress induce due to gradually applied load. b FMP
a- Same b- double c- three times d- four times
The discharge over a rectangular notch is
a- directly proportional to H3/2 b- inversely proportional to H3/2
1343 a ID
c- directly proportional to H5/2 d- inversely proportional to
H5/2
The energy stored in a body when strained within elastic limit is known as_________.
1344 c FMP
a- resilience b- proof resilience c- strain energy d- impact energy
The finer sediment which does not originate from the stream bed, but originate from
the catchment area, is best called as the:
1345 c ID
a- bed load b- suspended load
c- wash load d- none of these
The maximum energy that can be stored in a body due to external loading up to the
1346 elastic limit is called__________. b FMP
a- resilience b- proof resilience c- strain energyd- modulus of resilience

For a barrage, the exit gradient is independent of :

1347 c ID
a- applied water head b- horizontal floor length
c- u/s cutoff depth d- d/s cutoff depth
Spur gears are also called_____ gears.
1348 a FMP
a- Slow Speed b- roller c- straight d- none
A semi-modular outlet can distribute supply more or less:
a- equitably in variation in levels in watercourse
1349 b ID
b- equitably in variation in levels in distributary/minor
c- all of above d- none of above
A rivet is specified by __________.
1350 a- Shank diameter b- length of rivet a FMP
c- type of head d- length of tail

Scour depth along guide banks is severer along:

1351 b ID
a- shank b- nose

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c- transition from nose to shank d- all of them

The diameter of the rivet hole is usually_________ the nominal diameter of the rivet.
1352 a-More than b- less than c- none of the above d-equal than a FMP

The material placed around the drains to avoid silt entry from drain joints:
1353 a- gravel pack b- concrete pack c ID
c- pipe envelop material d- all of above
The rivet head used for boiler plate riveting is usually__________.
1354 a-Snap head b- pan head a FMP
c- counter shank head d- conical head

The capacity of one bucket in tipping bucket raingauge is:

1355 a- 0.25 mm b- 0.5 mm a ID
c- 1.5 mm d- 1.25 mm
A line joining the center of the rivet and parallel to the edge of the plate is known
as__________.
1356 a-Back pitch b- marginal pitch b FMP
c-gauge line d- pitch line

For drainage works following type of pump is used

1357 a- high head low discharge b- low head high discharge b ID
c- all of above d- none of above
The centre to centre distance between two consecutive rivets in a row is
called___________.
1358 b FMP
a- margin b- pitch
c- back pitch d- diagonal pitch
A uniform flow takes place in a steep channel of large slope. The hydraulic grade line is
a- coincides with the bed b- essentially coincides with the
1359 d ID
free surface
c- is above the free surface d- is below the free surface
The objective of caulking in a riveted joint is to make the joint __________.
1360 a- free from corrosion b- stronger in tension d FMP
c- free from stresses d- leak proof
Gravity force opposes the
1361 a- soil lift b- initiation of movement c ID
c- soil entrainment d- both (a- and (b-
A lap joint is always in _________ shear.
1362 a- single b-double a FMP
c- both a&b d-none of these
The loss of head due to friction according to Darcy’s formula is
1363 a- f.L/D.v2/2g b- 4f.L/D.v2/2g a ID
c- f.L/D.v2/2 d- f.L/D.v/2g
A double strap butt joint (with equal straps- is _________.
1364 a- always in single shape b-always in double shape b FMP
c- both a&b d- all of above
The force exerted by the flowing water on the sediment particles to cause their motion,
1365 b ID
is called:

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a- buoyant force b- tractive force

c- kinematic force d- eddy force
Which of the following riveted butt joints with double straps should have the highest
efficiency as per Indian boiler regulation ___________.
1366 c FMP
a- single riveted b-double riveted
c- quadruple riveted d- both a&c
The characteristic feature of barrage is:
a- provision of raised crest b- creation of storage reservoir
1367 on u/s c ID
c- provision of a series of gates across the river for flow regulation
d- that is built in delta areas only
If the tearing efficiency of a riveted joint is 50% then ratio of diameter of
to the pitch of rivet is __________.
1368 c FMP
a- 0.20 b- 0.45
c- 0.50 d- 0.60
A non-modular outlet supplies water depending on:
1369 a- water level in the distributary/minor b- water level in the watercourse c ID
c- water level in the canal/watercourse d- All of above
The longitudinal joint in boiler is used to get the required _________.
1370 a- length of boiler b- diameter of boiler b FMP
c-both a&b d-efficiency of boiler
Spurs are aligned on the river bank in a direction:
1371 a- normal to dominant flow discharge b- at right angle pointing upstream d ID
c- at right angle pointing downstream d- all of them
For longitudinal joint in boilers, the type of joint used is __________.
a- butt joint with double cover plates
1372 b- butt joint with single cover plate a FMP
c- lap joint with one ring overlapping
d-any one of the above
The most important soil property for constructing mole drain is:
1373 a- texture b- elasticity c ID
c- plasticity d- none of above
According to Indian standards, the diameter of rivet hole for a 24 mm diameter of rivet,
should be_____________.
1374 a- 23 mm b- 24 mm c FMP
c- 25 mm d- 26 mm

For saturated condition, when humidity is 100%, the difference between dry bulb and
wet bulb temperatures is:
1375 d ID
a- maximum b- relatively high
c- negative d- zero
The largest diameter of an external or internal screw thread is known as____.
1376 a- minor diameter b- major diameter b FMP
c- pitch diameter d- none of these
Cavitation is the process of
1377 a- filling the suction line and pump casing with the working fluid d ID
b- pumps selection c- pump maintenance

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d- bubble formation
The pitch diameter is the ________ diameter of external or internal thread.
1378 a- effective b- smallest a FMP
c- largest d- none of these
One dimensional of flow analysis means
a- uniform flow b- steady uniform flow
1379 c ID
c- neglecting the variation in the transverse direction
d- neglecting the variation in the longitudinal direction
A screw is specified by its _______________.
1380 a- major diameter b- minor diameter a FMP
c- pitch diameter d- pitch
An erosion, in which rate of soil loss exceeds the rate of soil formation is referred as
1381 a- accelerated erosion b- normal erosion a ID
c- glacial erosion d- chemical erosion
The railway carriage coupling has __________.
1382 a- square thread b- acme thread d FMP
c- knuckle thread d- buttress thread
The hydraulic radius for a circular pipe of diameter D is
1383 a- D/2 b- D/3 c ID
c- D/4 d- D/6
The square thread are usually found on ________.
1384 a- spindle of bench vices b- railway carriage coupling c FMP
c- feed mechanism of machine tool d- none of these
The tractive force method of designing stable channels in non-cohesive soils, is
application only when the channels:
a- Carry sedimented water b- carry clear water
1385 b ID
c- carry sedimented water, but sediment concentration does not exceed 500
ppm or so
d- carry any type of water
A locking device in which the bottom cylindrical portion is recessed to receive the tip of
the locking set screw is called__________.
1386 c FMP
a- castle nut b- jam nut
c- ring nut d- screw nut
Khosla theory is applicable to structures founded on:
1387 a- rock b- any type of material c ID
c- permeable material only d- none of above
Which one is not a positive locking device ________.
1388 a- spring washer b-cotter pin a FMP
c- tongued washer d- spring wire lock
Adjustability of semi-modular outlet is most convenient and economical in:
1389 a- AOSM b- open flume a ID
c- both of them d- none of them
The washer is generally specified by its ____________.
1390 a- outer diameter b- hole diameter b FMP
c- thickness d- mean diameter
Spurs serve to train the river in order to:
1391 d ID
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b- guiding and deflecting axis of flow

c- protecting on eroding bank tropping bank load d- all of them
A locking device extensively used in automobiles industry is a________.
1392 a- jam nut b- castle nut b FMP
c- screw nut d- ring nut
The fastest method of drainage to lower WT to greater depths is:
1393 a- Surface drainage b- subsurface drainage c ID
c- vertical drainage d- none of above
A bolt of M 24*2 means that _________.
a- the pitch of the threads is 24 mm and depth is 2 mm
1394 b- the cross sectional area of threads is 24 mm square c FMP
c- the nominal diameter of bolt is 24 mm and the pitch is 2 mm
d- none of these
Precipitation that occurs due to lifting of moist air after striking with mountain barriers
is called:
1395 c ID
a- convectional precipitation b- frontal precipitation
c- orographic precipitation d- cyclonic precipitation
When a nut is tightened by placing a washer below it the bolt will be subjected to
__________.
1396 a FMP
a- tensile stress b- compressive stress
c- shear stress d- none of these
Output of pump is called
1397 a- Output horse power b- Input horse power c ID
c- Water horse power d- Brake horse power
Eye bolts are used for ____________.
1398 a- transmission of power b- locking device c FMP
c- lifting and transporting heavy machine d- none of these
The velocity and depth of flow in 3.0 m wide rectangular a channel are 2.0 m/s and 2.5
m, respectively. If the channel has its width enlarged to 3.5 m at a section. The
1399 discharge past that section is c ID
a- 10.0 m3/s b- 20.0 m3/s
c- 15.0 m3/s d- 17.5 m3/s
The shock absorbing capacity of a bolt may be increased by __________.
1400 a- increasing its shank diameter b- decreasing its shank diameter b FMP
c- tightening the bolt properly d- none of these
Gully erosion is the advance stage of
1401 a- splash erosion b- sheet erosion B ID
c- rill erosion d- tunnel erosion
The resilience of the bolt may be increased by ___________.
1402 a- increasing its shank diameter b- increasing its length b FMP
c- both a&b d- none of these
The energy line lies over the hydraulic gradient line by an amount equal to
1403 a- v2/2g b- v2/g A ID
c- v/2g d- v/g
In _______ gear, teeth are made parallel to axes of shaft or wheel
1404 b FMP
a- Helical b- Spur c- Worm d- None
1405 The Lacey’s and kennedy’s empirical silt theories for designing irrigation channels in C ID

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non-cohesive soils, are meant to ensure:

a- no scouring in the channel
b- no silting from out of the sedimented water entering the channel from the
headworks
c- both (a- and (b- d- neither (a- nor (b-
Bevel gear is used to________
1406 a-Transmit power at 900 b-Change speed a FMP
c-Rotate the fly wheel in engine d- Reduce speed
Khosla theory of independent variables is applicable to structure on:
1407 a- rock b- clay B ID
c- sand d- concrete
_______ gear system is used in steering mechanism.
1408 a-Spur b- Face c- rack and pinion d- none c FMP

In the ascending order of consumption of head, the outlets are:

1409 a- AOSM, open flume, pipe b- AOSM, pipe, open flume D ID
c- open flume, ASOM, pipe d- pipe, open flume, AOSM
Ratio of load to the force applied is called______
1410 a-Mechanical advantage b- Force ratio c- velocity ratio d- None a FMP

Spurs serve to:

1411 a- repel flow b- attract flow D ID
c- deflect flow d- all of them
______ Type of gears are used in conveyor systems.
1412 a-Straight gears b- Chain gears c- Sprockets d- None c FMP

The type of drainage that may dispose-off excess runoff and -lower WT is:
1413 a- Surface drainage b- subsurface drainage A ID
c- vertical drainage d- none of above

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