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In water treatment, rapid gravity filters are adopted to remove________?

A.bacteria and colloidal solids

B.dissolved organic substances

C.floating solids and dissolved inorganic solids

D.dissolved solids and dissolved gases

Explanation: The correct answer is bacteria and colloidal solids.

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For a slab supported on its four edges with corners held down and loaded uniformly, the Marcus correction factor to the moments obtained by Grashoff Rankine’s theory________?

A.is always less than 1

B.can be more than 1

C.can be less than 1

D.is always greater than 1

Explanation: The correct answer is is always less than 1.

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Metacentric height is the distance between the metacentre and________?

A.water surface

B.none of the above

C.center of buoyancy

D.center of pressure

E.center of gravity

Explanation: The correct answer is center of gravity.

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Pick up the correct statement from the following?

A.The reference for finding the phase of a wave is taken from the previous passage through zero from the negative to the positive direction

B.All of these

C.Phase is usually specified by angular measure with one period being 360°

D.Phase of a wave is expressed as a fraction of a period with respect to a reference

Explanation: The correct answer is All of these.

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An odd shaped body weighing 7.5 kg and occupying 0.01 m3 volume will be completely submerged in a fluid having specific gravity of________?

A.1.25

B.0.8

C.0.75

D.1

E.1.2

Explanation: The correct answer is 0.75.

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The equivalent length of a column of length L, having both the ends hinged, is________?

A.L

B.2L

C.L/2

Explanation: The correct answer is L.

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A contractor has two options : Invest his money in project A or (II) : Invest his money in project B. If he decides to invest in A, for every rupee invested, he is assured of doubling his money in ten years. If he decides to invest in B, he is assured of making his money 1.5 times in 5 years. If the contractor values his money at 10% interest rate, he________?

A.should invest in project A

B.could invest in either of the two projects

C.should invest in neither of the two projects

D.should invest in project B

Explanation: The correct answer is should invest in neither of the two projects.

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On the ladder resting on the ground and leaning against a smooth vertical wall, the force of friction will be________?

A.zero at its upper end

B.perpendicular to the wall at its upper end

C.downwards at its upper end

D.upwards at its upper end

E.none of the above

Explanation: The correct answer is zero at its upper end.

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Co-efficient of wind resistance of a circular surface, is________?

A.2/3

B.3/2

C.1/2

D.1/3

Explanation: The correct answer is 2/3.

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The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in________?

A.Cub. m

B.Metres

C.None of these

D.Sq. m

Explanation: The correct answer is Sq. m.

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While estimating a reinforced cement structure, the omitted cover of concrete is assumed________?

A.In thin slabs, 12 mm minimum or diameter of the bar whichever is more

B.At the end of reinforcing bar, not less than 25 mm or twice the diameter of the bar

C.All the above

D.For reinforcing longitudinal bar in a beam 25 mm minimum or diameter of the largest bar which is more

Explanation: The correct answer is All the above.

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The horizontal component of force on a curved surface is equal to the________?

A.product of pressure intensity at its centroid and area

B.weight of liquid vertically above the curved surface

C.force on the horizontal projection of the curved surface

D.force on a vertical projection of the curved surface

Explanation: The correct answer is force on a vertical projection of the curved surface.

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Infiltration capacity________?

A.is a constant factor

B.changes with both time and location

C.changes with time

D.changes with location

Explanation: The correct answer is changes with both time and location.

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Which of the following angles can be set out with the help of French cross staff?

A.any angle

B.either 45° or 90°

C.45° only

D.90° only

Explanation: The correct answer is either 45° or 90°.

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Which of the following is an example of failure in flexible pavements?

A.Mud pumping

B.Warping cracks

C.Alligator cracking

D.Shrinkage cracks

Explanation: The correct answer is Alligator cracking.

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