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  1. If the stream function ψ = 3x2 - y3, what is the magnitude of velocity at point (2, 2) ?

  2. A.
    9
    B.
    13
    C.
    15
    D.
    17

  3. In each of the following examples certain quantity of work 'W' is done.
    1. The point of application of a force of (50i + 60j + 80k) in kN units moves through a distance given by (6i + 5j + 2.5k) in metres.
    2. A pump raises 2m3 of water through a height of 20 m (Take g = 10 m/s2).
    3. A shaft delivering a torque = 200 kNm makes 0.75 revolution.
    4. A couple (30i - 20j + 100k) in kNm units acting on a body rotates it through an angular displacement of (2i + 3j + 6k) radians.
    The correct sequence of these quantities of work 'W' arranged in order of their increasing magnitude is

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

  5. Which one of the following characteristics of ballast makes it unsuitable for use ?

  6. A.
    High resilience
    B.
    High stability
    C.
    High water absorption
    D.
    High modulus

  7. In the propped cantilever shown in the figure below, what are the values of the bending moment and shear force at the support A ?

  8. A.
    2 Pa, P/3
    B.
    Pa, P
    C.
    Pa, P/3
    D.
    2 Pa, 4 P/3

  9. Which one of the following methods of O-D traffic surveys is conducted for comprehensive analysis of traffic and transportation data ?

  10. A.
    Home interview
    B.
    Roadside interview
    C.
    Registration number method
    D.
    Postcard method

  11. Consider the following statements :
    Soft varieties of pig iron are also known as
    1. foundry pig
    2. grey pig
    3. forge pig
    4. mottled pig.
    Of these statements :

  12. A.
    1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
    B.
    1 alone is correct
    C.
    1 and 2 are correct
    D.
    3 and 4 are correct

  13. A turn-table on railways is used for

  14. A.
    preventing the lateral movement of wheels
    B.
    reversing the direction of the engine
    C.
    reducing the damage to the rails
    D.
    reducing the accidents

  15. Consider the following statements regarding use of mechanical vibrator :
    1. It can be used for small as well as large volumes of concrete.
    2. The mix can have high value of slump.
    3. Density of concrete can be high.
    The advantages of a mechanical vibrator include :

  16. A.
    2 and 3
    B.
    1 and 3
    C.
    1, 2 and 3
    D.
    1 and 2

  17. Which one of the following specifications for length of base line refers to Third Order Triangulation system ?

  18. A.
    0.5 to 3 km
    B.
    1.5 to 4 km
    C.
    5 to 15 km
    D.
    10 to 20 km

  19. Two long columns C1 and C2 are made of the same materials. Column C1 has both the ends hinged while column C2 has one end hinged and other end fixed. What is the ratio of the critical load for C1 to that of C2 according to the Euler's formula ?

  20. A.
    2
    B.
    C.
    4
    D.
    1/4