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  1. A ball of mass 1 kg moving with a velocity 2 m/s collides directly with a m2 stationary ball of mass 2 kg. If the first ball comes to rest after the impact, what is the velocity of the second ball after impact ?

  2. A.
    1.0 m/s
    B.
    zero
    C.
    2 m/s
    D.
    0.5 m/s

  3. What is number of categories into which masonry buildings are divided on the basis of earthquake resistance features ?

  4. A.
    Five
    B.
    Four
    C.
    Three
    D.
    Two

  5. A mild steel bar is 40 cm long. The lengths of parts AB and BC of the bar are 20 cm each. It is loaded as shown in the given figure. The ratio of the stresses, σ1 in part AB to σ2 in part BC is

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

  7. Zero hardness of water is achieved by :

  8. A.
    using lime soda process
    B.
    excess lime treatment
    C.
    ion exchange method
    D.
    using excess alum dosage

  9. The normal duration and normal cost of an activity are 10 days and Rs 350/- respectively. The cost slope is Rs 75/- per day. If the crash duration is 8 days, then what is the crash cost of the activity ?

  10. A.
    Rs 400/-
    B.
    Rs 500/-
    C.
    Rs 600/-
    D.
    None of these

  11. Laboratory vane shear test can also be used to determine

  12. A.
    Shear parameters of silty sand
    B.
    Shear parameters of sandy clay
    C.
    Liquid limit of silty clay
    D.
    Plastic limit of clayey silt

  13. Consider the following statements regarding base-line measurements :
    1. Very precise measurement can be done only on densely cloudy days or at nights.
    2. Error due to application of non-standardised pull on the tape can be either cumulative or compensating type.
    3. Intermediate obstructions in the measurement of base-lines can be cleared by erecting towers.
    Of these statements :

  14. A.
    1, 2 and 3 are correct
    B.
    1 and 2 are correct
    C.
    1 and 3 are correct
    D.
    2 and 3 are correct

  15. In a hydraulic jump occurring in a horizontal rectangular channel, the sequent depths are 0.3 m and 1.2 m. What is the approximate value of energy loss in the jump ?

  16. A.
    1.5 m
    B.
    0.9 m
    C.
    0.5 m
    D.
    0.35 m

  17. Acidic soils are reclaimed by

  18. A.
    leaching of the soil
    B.
    using limestone as a soil amendment
    C.
    using gypsum as a soil amendment
    D.
    provision of drainage

  19. The function of coping is to serve as a :

  20. A.
    Covering to the wall to throw off water
    B.
    ornamental course between lintel level and roof level
    C.
    Projection from a wall to support a structural member
    D.
    shade against solar radiation