Civil Engineering :: UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions
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A hydro-electric reservoir can supply water continuously at a rate of 100 m3/s. The head is 75 m. The theoretical power that can be developed is
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Flow happens at a critical depth of 0.5 m in a rectangular channel of 4 m width. What is the value of discharge ?
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Which one of the following statements is NOT correct ?
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A mild steel bar of square cross-section 40 mm x 40 mm is 400 mm long. It is subjected to a longitudinal tensile stress of 440 N/mm2 and lateral compressive stress is 200 N/mm2 in perpendicular directions. E = 2 x 10-5 N/mm2, μ = 0.3. What is the approximate elongation of tht bar in the longitudinal direction ?
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What are the values of tolerable CO concentration in residential area, for continuous exposure durations of 1 hour and 8 hours, respectively ?
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If the proportion of soil passing 75 micron sieve is 50% and the liquid limit and plastic limit are 40% and 20% respectively, then the group index of the soil is
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Which one of the following instruments can be used as a clinometer ?
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Consider the following statements :
For the N-girder shown in the given figure, ILD for force in the member, L0U1 is obtained by
1. multiplying the ordinate of ILD for shear in the panel L0L1, by sec θ.
2. dividing the ordinate of ILD for moment at L1 by cos θ x L0L1
3. dividing the ordinate of ILD for moment at L1 by L1 U1
Of these statements :
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Consider the following statements :
1. In a fluid under motion, the pressure at a point is always perpendicular to the surface.
2. Pascal's law states that the pressure at a point is same in all directions.
3. Magnitude of pressure of a fluid at a point is obtained from hydrostatic law.
4. Pascal's law is applicable in the operation of a hydraulic press.
Which of these statements are correct ?
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In combined sewerage system, one set of sewers is laid for both sanitary sewage and storm water.
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In separate system, the design of sewage system is economical
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In separate system, self cleaning velocities are not available and occasional flushing is required.
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As the sewage is diluted by storm water in combined sewage system, cost of treatment is low.
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