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The length of a chain is measured from________?

A.centre of one handle to centre of other handle

B.outside of one handle to inside of other handle

C.outside of one handle to outside of other handle

D.inside of one handle to inside of other handle

Explanation: The correct answer is outside of one handle to outside of other handle.

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The working conditions in imhoff tanks are________?

A.anaerobic in lower compartment and aerobic in upper compartment

B.anaerobic only

C.aerobic only

D.aerobic in lower compartment and anaerobic in upper compartment

Explanation: The correct answer is anaerobic in lower compartment and aerobic in upper compartment.

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If b is the wheel track of a vehicle and h is the height of centre of gravity above road surface, then to avoid overturning and lateral skidding on a horizontal curve, the centrifugal ratio should always be________?

A.greater than b/2h and less than co-efficient of lateral friction

B.less than b/2h and also less than co-efficient of lateral friction

C.less than b/2h and greater than co-efficient of lateral friction

D.greater than b/2h and also greater than coefficient of lateral friction

Explanation: The correct answer is less than b/2h and also less than co-efficient of lateral friction.

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A treadle bar is used for________?

A.setting points and crossings

B.interlocking points and signal

C.setting marshalling yard signals

D.track maintenance

Explanation: The correct answer is interlocking points and signal.

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Gross margin is the ratio of the gross profit to ________?

A.Inventory turnover

B.Quick assets

C.Net sale

D.Owner’s equity

Explanation: The correct answer is Net sale.

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The diameter of longitudinal bars of a column should never be less than________?

A.12 mm

B.6 mm

C.10 mm

D.8 mm

Explanation: The correct answer is 12 mm.

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The pressure acting on the stones in stone masonry construction should be________?

A.at 60° to the direction of bedding planes

B.perpendicular to the direction of bedding planes

C.along the direction of bedding planes

D.at 45° to the direction of bedding planes

Explanation: The correct answer is perpendicular to the direction of bedding planes.

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Direct method of contouring is________?

A.adopted for large surveys only

B.suitable for hilly terrains

C.most accurate method

D.a quick method

Explanation: The correct answer is most accurate method.

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Forces are called concurrent when their lines of action meet in________?

A.plane

B.perpendicular planes

C.two points

D.one point

E.different planes

Explanation: The correct answer is one point.

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The possible loading in various members of framed structures are________?

A.buckling or shear

B.bending

C.compression or tension

D.shear or tension

E.all of the above

Explanation: The correct answer is compression or tension.

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A steel rod of sectional area 250 sq. mm connects two parallel walls 5 m apart. The nuts at the ends were tightened when the rod was heated to 100°C. If steel = 0.000012/C°, Esteel = 0.2 MN/mm2, the tensile force developed at a temperature of 50°C, is________?

A.100 N/mm 2

B.150 N/mm2

C.120 N/mm2

D.80 N/mm2

Explanation: The correct answer is 120 N/mm2.

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What is the opposite of perfect competition?

A.Monopsony

B.Monopoly

C.Oligopoly

D.Oligopsony

Explanation: The correct answer is Monopoly.

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For trunk sewers more than 1.25 m in diameter, the ratio of the maximum daily sewage flow to the average daily sewage flow is assumed________?

A.2.0

B.3.0

C.2.5

D.1.5

Explanation: The correct answer is 1.5.

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As compared to gravity dams, earthen dams________?

A.require sound rock foundations

B.are less susceptible to failure

C.require less skilled labour

D.are costlier

Explanation: The correct answer is require less skilled labour.

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What refers to the present worth of the probable future net earnings?

A.Earning value

B.Total fair value

C.Going concern value

D.Total market value

Explanation: The correct answer is Earning value.

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