ISRO Scientist or Engineer Civil 2013

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Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually

Question 1

A cohesive soil yields a maximum dry density of 18kN/m3 during a standard proctor compaction test. If the specific gravity is 2.65,
what would be its void ratio? (Adopt unit of water as 10kKN/m3 )

A 0.5523

B 0.4722

C 0.7121

D 0.5835

Answer: B

Question 2

A footing 2m × 1m exerts a uniform pressure of 150kN/m2 on the soil. Assuming a load dispersion of 2 vertical to 1 horizontal, the
average vertical stress in (kN/m2 ) at 1.0m below the footing is

A 50

B 75

C 80

D 100

Answer: A

Question 3

Match List-I with List-ll and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :

A A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

B A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

C A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

D A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

Answer: B

Question 4

The standard size of brick is

A 20cm × 10cm × 10cm

B 19cm × 9cm × 9cm

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C 18cm × 9cm × 9cm

D 18cm × 10cm × 10cm

Answer: B

Question 5

The velocity of flow of water in a pipe of 150 mm dia is 0.3m/sec, a diaphragm with a central hole 80mm in diameter is placed in the
pipe obstructing the flow. With coefficient of contraction $$C_c = 0.60, the loss of head from Vena Contracta to a point downstream
will be

A 0.1083m

B 0.2250m

C 1.2054m

D 0.8250m

Answer: A

Question 6

If the depletion of oxygen is found to be 5 ppm after incubating a 2.5% solution of sewage sample for 5 days at 20∘ C , B.O.D of the
sewage is

A 50 ppm

B 100 ppm

C 150 ppm

D 200 ppm

Answer: D

Question 7

A trapezoidal section of an open channel has side slope 2H:1V. If bottom width is 'b’ and depth ‘d’, the relation between b & d for most
economical trapezoidal section of the channel is:

A b = 0.472 d

B b/d = 0.5

C b2 = 0.3d2

D d= b
Answer: A

Question 8

If the difference in elevation of an edge of the pavement 9m wide and its crown is 15 cm, the camber of the pavement is

A 1 in 60

B 1 in 45

C 1 in 30

D 1 in 15

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 Answer: C

Question 9

The scour depth D of a river during flood, may be calculated from the Lacey’s equation

1
Q
A D = 0.47 ( f )
2

Q
B D = 0.47 ( f )
1
Q 4
C D= 0.47 ( f )
1
Q
D = 0.47 ( f )
3
D

Answer: D

Question 10

The Glycerine is flowing at 25∘ C in a pipe of diameter 150mm with a velocity of 3.6m/s. The flow is

A Laminar

B Turbulent

C Critical

D Rectilinear

Answer: A

Question 11

A concrete column 200 × 200mm in cross-section is reinforced with steel bars of 1200mm2 , total cross-sectional area. Calculate
the safe load for the column if permissible stress in concrete is 5N/mm2 and Es is 15Ec

A 264 kN

B 274 kN

C 284 kN

D 294 kN

Answer: C

Question 12

For design of Flexure members, the strain in the reinforcing bars under tension at ultimate state as per IS 456-2000 shall not be less
than

fy
A 1 .15E

fy
B 1 .15Es + 0.002
fy
C Es

fy
D
Es + 0.002

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 Answer: B

Question 13

A soil has liquid limit of 35, plastic limit of 20 and moisture content 25%. What will be its liquidity index and plasticity index

A 0.67, 15

B 0.33, 15

C 0.67, 25

D 0.33, 20

Answer: B

Question 14

If the moment of inertia of a section about its axis is I and its effective sectional area is A, its radius of gyration r about the axis is

I
A r= A

I
B r= A

3
I
C r= A

A
D r= I

Answer: B

Question 15

A uniform cantilever beam has a span of 2m and carries a point load of 6kN at free end. The magnitude of moment to be applied at
free end for zero vertical deflection at that point is (neglect self-wt. of the beam)

A 5 kN.m

B 10 kN.m

C 11 kN.m

D 8 kN.m

Answer: D

Question 16

A bar 40mm in diameter and subjected to a tensile force of 40,000 kgs. Undergoes elongation resulting in decrease in diameter
considering the properties of the material as E = 2 × 105 N/mm2 and Poisson’s ratio υ as 0.3, the modulus ofrigidity will be:

A 76923.07N/mm2

B 20 × 104 kg/cm2

C 56898.50N/mm2

D 3 × 105 kg/cm2
Answer: A

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Question 17

lf the volume ofa liquid weighing 3000 kg is 4 cubic metres, 0.75 is its

A Specific weight

B Specific mass

C Specific gravity

D Specific volume

Answer: C

Question 18

The height of water level in a tank abovethe centre of a circular hole 2.5 cm in diameter is 50m. The velocity of water flowing through
the hole is (neglect friction between jet and wall)

A 20.53 m/sec

B 25.85 m/sec

C 31.32 m/sec

D 40.40 m/sec

Answer: C

Question 19

A simply supported beam is considered as a deep beam if the ratio of effective span to overall depth is less than

A 1

B 2

C 3

D 4

Answer: B

Question 20

In two dimensional stress system, the radius of the Mohr’s circles represents

A Maximum normal stress

B Minimum normal stress

C Minimum shear stress

D Maximum shear stress

Answer: D

Question 21

If 5x + 3y + 7z = 5, 3x + 2by + 2z = 9, 7x + 2y + 10z = 5, be a system of equations, then

A It has only trivial solution, x = 0, y = 0, z = 0

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 System is consistent and has infinite solution
B

C System is consistent and has unique solution

D System is inconsistent

Answer: D

Question 22

Whatis the angle between the tangents to the curve x = t, y = t2 , z = t3 at t = ±1

−3
A cos−1 ( 7 )

1
B cos−1 ( 7 )
3
C cos−1 ( 7 )
−1
D cos−1 ( 7 )

Answer: C

Question 23

What is the Laplace transform of e−3t(2 cos 5t − 3 sin 5t)

A 2s + 9/s2 + 6s + 34

B 3s − 9/s2 + 6s + 34

C 2s − 9/s2 + 6s + 34

D $$S + 9/s^2 + 6s + 34

Answer: C

Question 24

X is a uniformly distributed random variable that takes values between 0 & 1. The value of E {x3 } will be

A 0

1
B 8

1
C 4

1
D 2

Answer: C

Question 25

The earth pressure of a soil at rest, is proportional to

A tan(45∘ − ϕ)

B tan(45∘ + ϕ)

C (1 − sin ϕ)

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D

Answer: C

Question 26

The slope of the e-log p curve for a soil mass gives:

A Coefficient of permeability, k

B Coefficient of consolidation Cv

C Compression index, Cc

D Coefficient of volume compressibility mv

Answer: C

Question 27

Stress produced in a bar by a suddenly applied load is _____x_____the one produced by the same load when applied gradually. The
value of 'X’is

A Twice

B Thrice

C Same as

D Half of

Answer: A

Question 28

Two circular mild steel bars A and B of equal lengths have diameters 2 cm and 3 cm respectively. Each is subjected to a tensile load
of magnitude T. The ratio of elongations of the bars IA/IB is

2
A 3

5
B 8

4
C 9

2
D 5

Answer: C

Question 29

A pipe of 0.1m2 cross sectional area suddenly enlarges to 0.3m2 cross sectional area. If the discharge of the pipe is 0.3m3 /sec, the
head loss is,

A 2/g m of water

B g/2 m of water

C 1g m of water

D g m of water
Answer: A

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Question 30

The length of hydraulic jump in rectangular channel is roughly

A 2 to 3 times its height

B 3 to 5 times its height

C 5 to 7 times its height

D 10 to 12 times its height

Answer: C

Question 31

The absolute minimum radius of horizontal curve for a design speed of 60 Kmph is nearly

A 151 m

B 210 m

C 360 m

D 129 m

Answer: D

Question 32

If whole circle bearing of a line is 120∘ , its reduced bearing is

A S20∘ E

B S60∘ E

C N120∘ E

D N60∘ E
Answer: B

Question 33

If,
A = Cross sectional area
E = Young’s modulus of elasticity
G = Modulus of rigidity
J = Polar moment of inertia.
Then Torsional rigidity is given by,

A AE

B GE

C EI

D GJ

Answer: D

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Question 34

The Muller-Breslau principle in structural analys is is used for,

A Drawing influence line diagram for any force function

B Super imposition of load effects

C Writing virtual work equation

D Calculating strain energy

Answer: A

Question 35

Minimum stopping distance as per IRC for moving vehicles on road with a design speed of 80 km/hour is

A 80 m

B 100 m

C 120 m

D 150 m

Answer: C

Question 36

The bearing of C from A is N 30∘ E and from B, 50 metres east of A, is N 60∘ W. The departure of C from A is

A 50m

B 50 3m

C 25 3m

D 25m
Answer: D

Question 37

Which one of the following conditions is valid in case of unconfined compression test in comparison to triaxial test?

A Minor principal stress = 0

B Minor principal stress = 0.5 × major principal stress

C Minor principal stress = major principal stress

D Major principal stress = 3 × minor principal stress

Answer: A

Question 38

A rod of uniform cross-section A and length L is deformed by δ, when subjected to a normal force P. The Young’s Modulus E of the
material is,

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 P.δ
A E = A.L

A.δ
B E= P.L

P.L
C E= A.δ

A.L
D E= P.δ

Answer: C

Question 39

A simply supported beam has an effective span of 16m. What shall be the limiting ratio of span to effective depth as per IS 456-2000?

A 26

B 20

C 12.5

D 15

Answer: C

Question 40

If the depletion of oxygen is found to be 2.5 mg/litre after incubating 2.5 ml of sewage diluted with 250 ml water for 5 days at 20∘ C ,
B.O.D of the sewage is

A 50 mg/l

B 100 mg/l

C 200 mg/l

D 250 mg/l

Answer: D

Question 41

The number of bricks per CUM of brickwork in CM is about

A 200 numbers

B 500 numbers

C 700 numbers

D 800 numbers

Answer: B

Question 42

The slope correction for a length of 30m along a gradient of 1 in 20, is

A 3.75 cm

B 0.375 cm

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C 37.5 cm

D 2.75 cm

Answer: A

Question 43

Both Reynolds and Froude numbers assume Significance in one of following examples:

A Motion of submarine at large depths

B Motion of ship in deep seas

C Cruising of missile in air

D Droplet formation

Answer: B

Question 44

The flow in open channel is said to be subcritical if the Froude number is

A Less than 1.0

B Equal to 1.0

C Greater than 1.0

D Zero

Answer: A

Question 45

An ideal vertical curveto join two gradients is

A Cubic

B Parabolic

C Elliptical

D Hyperbolic

Answer: B

Question 46

For the differential equation dy/dx + ay = 0 with y(0) = 1, solution is

A eat

B e−at

C ae−at
−at
D e
Answer: B

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Question 47

y = cx − c2 is a general solution of the differential equation

dy 2
A ( dx ) − x ( dx ) + y = 0
dy

d2 y
B dx2 =0
dy
C dx =c

d3 y
D dx3 =0
Answer: C

Question 48

The triangle formed by three points

A(1, -2, -3), B(2, -3, -1), C(3, -1, -2) is

A Isosceles right angled △

B Equilateral △

C Scalene △

D Acute △

Answer: B

Question 49

The partial differential equation

5δ2 z 6δ2 z
δx2 + δy2 = xy is

A Elliptic

B Parabolic

C Hyperbolic

D Sinusoidal

Answer: A

Question 50

If A is a 3 × 3 matrix and ∣A∣ = 3, then|3A|$$ is

A 9

B 27

C 81

D 243

Answer: C

Question 51

The relationship between void ratio (e) and porosity ratio (n) is:

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 1+e
A n = 1−e

1+n
B n= 1−e

e
C n= 1+e

D e = n(1 + e)
Answer: C

Question 52

If D1 and D2 are depths of water up-stream and down-stream of a hydraulic jump in rectangular channel, the loss of head at the jump
is

(D2 −D1 )3
A D1 D2

(D2 −D1 )3
B 2D1 D2

(D2 −D1 )3
C 3D1 D2

(D2 −D1 )3
D 4D1 D2

Answer: D

Question 53

Modular ratio ‘m’ for M25 grade of concreteis

A 18.67

B 13.33

C 10.98

D None

Answer: C

Question 54

The minimum reinforcement in slabs should not be less than ________ % of the total cross-sectional area when HYSD bars are usedin
the either direction,

A 0.10

B 0.12

C 0.15

D 0.18

Answer: B

Question 55

A cantilever beam carries a uniformly distributed total load W over its whole length and a concentrated upward load W at its free end.
The net vertical deflection at the free end is

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 Zero
A

5.WL3
B 24EI downwards

5.WL3
C 24EI upwards

5.WL3
D 48EI downwards

Answer: C

Question 56

As per IS 1893 [Part-I] — 2002, Bangalore falls under which earthquake zone

A Zone - I

B Zone - II

C Zone - III

D Zone - IV

Answer: B

Question 57

The maximum shear stress in a rectangular beam is __________ times of average shear stress

A 1.15

B 1.25

C 1.5

D 1.75

Answer: C

Question 58

Minimum cement content required for M 35 grade of concrete for very severe exposure condition as per IS 456 - 2000 is _________
kg/m^3.

A 300

B 320

C 340

D 360

Answer: C

Question 59

Permissible deviation from specified dimensions of cross-section of Column & Beams as per IS Standards is -------mm

+10 mm
A
-4 mm

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 +12 mm
B -6 mm

+14 mm
C
-8 mm

D None

Answer: B

Question 60

Soundness of Cement is measured by

A Vicat Apparatus

B Le Chatelier Apparatus

C Rebound Hammer

D Ulta Sonic Pulse Velocity Apparatus

Answer: B

Question 61

The moment of Inertia of a thin Rod of Mass ‘m’ & length ‘l’, about its axis through its center of gravity & Perpendicular to its length is

ml2
A 4

ml2
B 6

ml2
C 8

ml2
D 12

Answer: D

Question 62

The ratio of Static Friction to Dynamic friction is always

A Equal to 1

B Less than 1

C Greater than 1

D None

Answer: C

Question 63

Laterite is Chemically Classified as

A Calcareous Rock

B Argillaceous rock

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 Siliceous rock
C

D Metamorphic rock

Answer: B

Question 64

The compressive strength of Granite is

A 50to70MN/M 2

B $$70 to 130MN / M^$$

C $$130 to 170 MN / M^2$$

D $$170 to 200 MN / M^2$$

Answer: B

Question 65

A first class brick should not absorb water more than ---------- of its own dry weight after 24 hours of immersion in cold water

A 10%

B 15%

C 20%

D 25%

Answer: C

Question 66

For RCC Construction the maximum size of Coarse aggregate is limited to

A 10 mm

B 15 mm

C 20 mm

D 25 mm

Answer: C

Question 67

The propagation of Shear Crack in prestressed concrete member depends on

A Tensile Reinforcement

B Compression Reinforcement

C Shear reinforcement

D Shape of the Cross-section of beam

Answer: D

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Question 68

A doubly Reinforced section is used

A When the members are subjected to alternate external loads and bending moment in the section reverses

B When the members are subjected to loading eccentric on either side of the axis

C When the members are subjected to accidental lateral loads

D All the above

Answer: D

Question 69

The material having particle size varying from 0.007 mm to 0.06 mm is termed as

A Silt

B Clay

C Sand

D None of the above

Answer: A

Question 70

In a manufacture of cement, the dry and wet mixture of Calcareous and argillaceous materials are burnt at a temperature of

A $$900^\circ C to 1000^\circ C$$

B $$1000^\circ C to 1200^\circ C$$

C $$1200^\circ C to 1500^\circ C$$

D $$1500^\circ C to 1600^\circ C$$

Answer: D

Question 71

A method of differential levelling is used in order to find the differences in elevation between the two points when,

A They are too far apart

B There are obstacles between two

C The differences between them is too great

D All the above

Answer: D

Question 72

If the depth is kept constant for a beam of uniform strength , then its width will vary in proportion to ---------- , where M is the bending
moment

A M

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B

C $$M^2$$

D $$M^3$$

Answer: A

Question 73

A lead ball with certain velocity is made to strike a wall, it falls down; but a rubber ball of the same mass and with same velocity
strikes the same wall, it rebounds. Select the reason from the following :

A Both the balls under go an equal change in the momentum

B The change in momentum suffered by rubber ball is more than the lead ball

C The change in momentum suffered by rubber bail is less than the lead ball

D None of the above

Answer: B

Question 74

A large tank open to the Atmosphereis filled with water toa height of 5m from the outlet tap. A tap near the bottom of tank is now
opened, and water flows out from the smooth and rounded outlet. Determine the Maximum velocity at the outlet,

A 9.2 m/s

B 9.9 m/s

C 19.8 m/s

D None

Answer: B

Question 75

The loss of pressure in Venturimeter,

A Reduces with decrease in cone angle in the outlet cone

B Reduces with decreasing cone angle in the inlet cone

C Increases with decreasing cone angle in the outlet cone

D Increase with decreasing cone angle in the inlet cone

Answer: A

Question 76

Bending equation is

A $$\frac{M}{I} = \frac{R}{E} = \frac {F}{Y}$$

B $$\frac{I}{M} = \frac{E}{R} = \frac {Y}{R}$$

C $$\frac{M}{I} = \frac{E}{R} = \frac {F}{Y}$$

D $$\frac{M}{I} = \frac{R}{E} = \frac {Y}{F}$$

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 Answer: C

Question 77

For a prismatic beam of length L & moment of inertia I, the stiffness factor is

A $$\frac {IE}{L}$$

B $$\frac {2EI}{L}$$

C $$\frac {3EI}{L}$$

D $$\frac {4EI}{L}$$

Answer: A

Question 78

In case of SHM, the period of oscillation (T) is given by,

Answer: B

Question 79

One Newton force is,

A $$10^3 dynes$$

B $$10^4 dynes$$

C $$10^5 dynes$$

D $$10^6 dynes$$

Answer: C

Question 80

If 2,3,4 are the Eigen values of A, then the Eigen values of 4A will be

A 2, 3, 16

B 2, 12, 4

C 8, 12, 16

D 8, 3, 4

Answer: C

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