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  1. Consider the following statements :
    1. Welded structures are usually lighter than riveted structures.
    2. Welding allows the arrangement of structural components in such a manner that the joint provides maximum efficiency.
    3. During welding, the members do not get distorted.
    Of these statements :

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

  3. Which is the major pollutant present in photochemical smog ?

  4. A.
    PAN
    B.
    S02
    C.
    HC
    D.
    N02

  5. What are the bending moments at the ends A and B of a uniform beam AB fixed in direction and position at A and B when acted upon by two concentrated loads at l/3rd span as shown in the figure ?

  6. A.
    2/9 WL
    B.
    4/9 WL
    C.
    6/9 WL
    D.
    8/9 WL

  7. Due to rise in temperature, the viscosity and unit weight of percolating fluid are reduced to 70% and 90% respectively. Other things being constant, the change in coefficient of permeability will be

  8. A.
    20.0%
    B.
    28.6%
    C.
    63.0%
    D.
    77.8%

  9. The correct sequence of the sludge digestion steps is

  10. A.
    Acid formation, hydrolysis, methane formation
    B.
    Methane formation, acid formation, hydrolysis
    C.
    Hydrolysis, methane formation, acid formation
    D.
    Hydrolysis, acid formation, methane formation

  11. Consider the following statements :
    Kiln seasoning of timber results is :
    1. reduced density.
    2. reduced life.
    3. dimensional stability.
    Which of the following given above is/are correct ?

  12. A.
    1, 2 and 3
    B.
    1 only
    C.
    2 and 3
    D.
    1 and 3

  13. The approximate ratio of strength of 15 cm x 30 cm concrete cylinder to that of 15 cm cube of the same concrete is

  14. A.
    1.25
    B.
    1.00
    C.
    0.85
    D.
    0.50

  15. Consider the following characteristic of soil layer :
    1. Poisson's ratio
    2. Young's modulus
    3. Finite nature of soil layer
    4. Effect of water table
    5. Rigidity of footing
    Westergaard's analysis for pressure distribution in soils utilises

  16. A.
    1, 3, 4 and 5
    B.
    2, 3, 4 and 5
    C.
    3, 4 and 5
    D.
    1 and 2

  17. Consider the following statements associated with the laws of weights in the theory of erros :
    1. If an equation is multiplied by its own weight, then the weight of the resulting equation is equal to the reciprocal of the weight of the equation.
    2. The weight of the algebraic sum of two or more quantities is equal to the reciprocal of the sum of the individual weights.
    3. If the quantity of a given weight is multiplied by a factor, then the weight of the result is obtained by dividing its given weight by the square root of that factor.
    4. If the quantity of a given weight is divided by a factor, then the weight of the result is obtained by multiplying its given weight by the square of that factor.
    Of these statements :

  18. A.
    1 and 4 are correct
    B.
    2 and 3 are correct
    C.
    3 and 4 are correct
    D.
    1 and 3 are correct

  19. The given diagrams show the details of two simply supported beams B1 and B2. EI is constant throughout the length and same for both the beams. The beams have the same area of cross-section and the same depth. What is the ratio of maximum bending stress in B2 to that in B1 ?

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