PWD Questions Answers by Rahul Vhanmane
PWD Questions Answers by Rahul Vhanmane
PWD Questions Answers by Rahul Vhanmane
Answer: c
A.Some people
B.have a habit
A.Only 1
B.Both 1 and 2
C.Only 1, 2 and 3
D.All 1, 2, 3, 4
4 A real fluid in which the shear stress is directly proportional to the rate of shear strain is
called.
A.Newtonian fluid
C.Ideal fluid
A.25/26
A.25/26
B.20/21
B.20/21
C.25/30
C.25/30
D.21/25
D.21/25
Answer: A.25/26
A.25/26
Answer: d
9 In which one of the following plans, star & grid pattern was adopted?
10 From the pairs of words given, choose the one that fills the blanks most appropriately.
Critics charge that the “war on terrorism” is an ideology of fear and ______ that creates
enemies and promotes ______ rather than mitigating acts of terror and strengthening
security.
A. courage, racism
B. repression, violence
C. terror, anxiety
D. change, hatred
11 एका फुलां ा टोपलीत 3 पां ढरे , 4 लाल आिण 5 िपवळे गुलाब ठे वले आहे त.
टोपलीतून कमीतकमी िकती गुलाब बाहे र काढले असता िनि तपणे 1 लाल गुलाब आिण 1 पां ढरा गुलाब िनघू
शकतील ?
A.9
A.9
B.8
B.8
C.10
C.10
D.5
D.5
Answer: C.10
C.10
12 The maximum stress set up in a body in sudden loading , σs is related to maximum stress in
graudual loading , σG as
A.σG = 2 σs
B.σs = 2 σG
C.σG = σs
D.σs = 1.5 σG
Answer: B.σs = 2 σG
A.Discharge is constant
C.Velocity is constant
14 In an examination, Soni scored higher than Mona but lower than Pushpa. Pushpa got five
marks less than Shobha whereas Shobha and Vibha got equal marks. Who has got the
lowest score in the examination?
A.सोनी
A.Soni
B.मोना
B.Mona
C.पु ा
C.Pushpa
D.शोभा
D.Shobha
Answer: B.मोना
B.Mona
15 If there is a presence of compact sand deposit extending to great depth , then which one of
the following type of foundation will be suitable ?
A.Spread footing
C.Raft foundation
D.Deep foundation
16 Which one of the following piles are used to transfer heavy loads to strong stratum below a
weak stratum ?
B.Sheet piles
C.Compaction piles
D.Batter piles
A.0.25H < L
B.0.50H < L
C.0.75H < L
D.H < L
19 At which one of the following location of simply supported plate girder, horizontal stiffeners
are provided?
A. At supports
Answer: a
21 Which one of the following test is conducted on bitumen to evaluate the consistency
property?
A.Ductility test
B.Penetration test
D.Viscosity test
22 If the width of footing resting on sandy soil increases , then what will happen to the ultimate
load carrying capacity of footing ?
A.Increase
B.Decrease
C.Remain same
D.None of the above
Answer: A.Increase
A.िदवाळखोरी काय ातील सुधारणां ना मंजुरी दे त क ातील मोदी सरकारने घर खरे दी करणा या ाहकां ना
मोठा िदलासा िदला आहे .
B.काय ातील न ा बदलां नुसार, एखादी बां धकाम कंपनी िदवाळखोरीत िनघाली अस ास ित ा संप ीत
घरखरे दीदारां नाही वाटा िमळत असेल.
C.बां धकाम कंपनी िदवाळखोरीत िनघाली ित ा संप ी ा िललावातून बँकां ना वाटा दे ाची तरतूद काय ात
होत असे.
D.नवीन बदलानुसार संबंिधत कंपनी ा संप ीत घर खरे दीदारां चाही वाट असणार आहे . संबंिधत कंपनी ा
िललावम े बँकां ना वाटे दे ाची तरतूद काय ात असेल.
Answer: A.िदवाळखोरी काय ातील सुधारणां ना मंजुरी दे त क ातील मोदी सरकारने घर खरे दी करणा या ाहकां ना
मोठा िदलासा िदला आहे .
24 In which one of the following case, base failure of finite slope is most likely to occur?
A.Soil above & below the toe of slope have same strength
A.िनर
B.ढगाळ
C.रटाळ
D.गढू ळ
Answer: A.िनर
26 Moment of inertia of a triangular section with base “b” and height ”h” about centre of
gravity will be
A. bh3/3
B. bh3/12
C.bh3/36
D. bh3/48
Answer: C.bh3/36
27
Answer: c
28 Which one of the following is the standard plate size in plate bearing test?
A.75cm dia
B.30cm dia
C.45cm dia
D.90cm dia
A. Mechanical straining
D. Electrolytic changes
30 Which one of the following test is conducted to evaluate the weathering property of
aggregate ?
A.Crushing test
B.Abrasion test
C.Soundness test
D.Angularity test
31 For a linear elastic isotropic & homogenous material, how many number of independent
elastic constant are present ?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
Answer: B.2
32 पाच .1 ची नाणी, पाच 50 पैशाची नाणी, पाच 25 पैशाची नाणी, व एक 10 पैशाचे नाणे हे A, B, C, व D ा
चार िम ां म े अ ा कारे वाट ात आली िक जेणेक न ेका ा वाटयाला समान सं ेची नाणी आली.
जर A कडे जा ीत जा र म अस ाची श ता असेल आिण B कडे कमीत कमी र म अस ाची
श ता असेल तर,
5 Re.1 coins, five 50 paise coins, five 25 paise coins, and one 10 paise coin, are distributed
amongst four friends A, B, C, and D such that each of them get equal number of coins.
If A has the maximum amount possible and B the minimum amount possible, then
33
c
d
Answer: a
34 Which one of the following is correct formula for calculating toughness index of clayey soil ?
35 1 kg (f) is equals to
A.100 N
B.150 N
C.9. 807 N
D.98 N
There are four persons A, B, C and D. One of them is a lecturer and plays carrom and
cricket. A and B are doctors. A plays polo. Both the doctors play football. D is a lawyer. One
doctor also plays chess. The lawyer plays carrom and plays football. All four people play
two games each and follow one profession.
Which one of these people does not play football?
A.िश क
A.Lecturer
B.डॉ र
B.Doctor
C.वकील
C.Lawyer
Answer: A.िश क
A.Lecturer
37 Which one of the following is the correct formula for calculation of water content ?
Ww : weight of water
W : overall weight of soil mass
Ws : weight of solids
A.Ww / W
B.Ww / Ws
C.Ws /W
D.Ws /Ww
Answer: B.Ww / Ws
38 The phenomenon of rise or fall of a liquid surface in a small tube relative to the adjacent
general level of liquid is
A.Capillarity
B.Buoyancy
C.Drafting
D.Viscosity
Answer: A.Capillarity
A.कमनीय
B.मनोहर
C.मनोवेधक
D.अद् ु भत
Answer: D.अद् ु भत
A. Pure bending
B.Pure shear
C. Pure torsion
D. Simple shear
Answer: A. Pure bending
41 For conducting heavy compaction proctor test as per Indian standard, what should be the
value of free fall of hammer ( in mm ) ?
A.304.8
B.457.2
C.310
D.450
Answer: D.450
42 The maximum ending moment for a simply supported beam of length “L” carrying uniformly
distributive load (W) per unit length is given by: (Consider UDL over whole span)
A. WL2 / 6
B. WL2 / 8
C. WL3 / 12
D.WL / 2
Answer: B. WL2 / 8
43 Which one of the following shape of transition curve is recommended by Indian road
congress?
A.Circular
B.Spiral
C.Parabolic
D.Lemniscates
Answer: B.Spiral
44 In Mohr Circle shear stresses on planes at right angles to each other are
A.5 – 15 + 10 – 15 – 10 – 5 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 10
A.5 – 15 + 10 – 15 – 10 – 5 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 10
B.5 + 12 + 10 + 15 – 10 – 5 + 12 + 4 + 8 – 10
B.5 + 12 + 10 + 15 – 10 – 5 + 12 + 4 + 8 – 10
C.15 + 5 – 10 – 12 + 10 – 5 – 2 – 4 + 8 + 10
C.15 + 5 – 10 – 12 + 10 – 5 – 2 – 4 + 8 + 10
D.15 – 5 + 10 – 15 – 10 – 5 – 2 – 4 + 8 + 10
D.15 – 5 + 10 – 15 – 10 – 5 – 2 – 4 + 8 + 10
Answer: B.5 + 12 + 10 + 15 – 10 – 5 + 12 + 4 + 8 – 10
B.5 + 12 + 10 + 15 – 10 – 5 + 12 + 4 + 8 – 10
46 Liquefaction under seismic force is likely to occur in which one of the following type of soil?
C.Clays
D.Rocky strata
C.९०० ा ५% ा १२.५%
C.5% of 12.5% of 900
48 On the basis of which one of the following desire line are drawn?
A.3.75m
B.3.5m
C.7m
D.5.5m
Answer: A.3.75m
50 Which is mostly suitable for concrete gravity dams especially when the spillway is located
within the dam body in the same valley?
A. Chute spillway
B. Trough spillway
C. Ogee spillway
D. Waste weir
51 There are four words in a set. Select the odd one out.
A. Avid
B. Keen
C. Enthusiastic
D. Kin
Answer: D. Kin
52 The deformation of a bar under its own weight as compared to that when subjected to a
direct axial load equals to its own weight will be
A. One-fourth
B. Half
C. Same
D. Double
Answer: B. Half
A.40.5mm
B.50.5mm
C.60.5mm
D.70.5mm
Answer: A.40.5mm
55 The minimum possible value of group index for a soil is
A.0
B.5
C.10
D.20
Answer: A.0
56 जर x > 10 आिण x < 20, तर खालीलपैकी सवात लहान अपूणाक कोणता आहे ?
If x > 10 and x < 20, then which of the following fractions is the least?
A.0.5x/100
A.0.5x/100
B.2x/230
B.2x/230
C.0.5x/225
C.0.5x/225
D.x/150
D.x/150
Answer: C.0.5x/225
C.0.5x/225
57 The bearing of a line measured in the direction of the progress of the survey is called
A.Fore bearing
B. Back bearing
C.True bearing
D.Grid bearing
Answer: A.Fore bearing
58 एं डॉइड ाटफोनम े वापरलेला ॅपडॅ गन ोसेसर कोण ा कंपनी ारे तयार केला जातो?
A.इं टेल
A.Intel
B.ए ल
B.Apple
C.माय ोसॉ
C.Microsoft
D. वौलकॉम
D.Qualcomm
Answer: D. वौलकॉम
D.Qualcomm
60 The principle which states that except in the region of the extreme ends of a bar carrying
direct loading ,the stress distribution over the cross- section is uniform is.
A. Hooke’s law
C. Pascal principle
61 Maximum shear stress developed on the surface of a solid circular shaft under pure torsion
is 320 Mpa. If the shaft diameter is doubled then the maximum shear stress developed
corresponding to same torque will be
A. 120 Mpa
B.60 Mpa
C.40 Mpa
D. 20 Mpa
A.Shape
B.Size
C.Rigidity & location
63 If the compacting efforts are increased while conducting compaction test, the which one of
the following is correct ?
64 If the water flows through the runner along the direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the
runner the turbine is called
B.(2) only
A.दु ाळ वेगवेग ा पां चा असतो. पा ाचा, धा ाचा, सोयीसुिवधां चा. कधी ओला, तर कधी सुका असू
शकतो.
B.दु ाळ वेगवेग ा पां चा असतो. पाणी, धा ाचा, सोयीसुिवधां . कधी ओलासर, तर कधी सुिक.
C.दु ाळ वेगवेग ा पां चा असू शकतो. कधी पा ाचा तर कधी धा ाचा, कधी सोयीसुिवधां चा तर कधी
ओला िकंवा सुका असू शकतो.
D.दु ाळाचे प वेगवेगळे असू शकते. उदाहरणाथ, तो दु ाळ कधी पा ाचा तर कधी धा ाचा, कधी
सोयीसुिवधां चा तर कधी ओला िकंवा सुका असू शकतो.
Answer: B.दु ाळ वेगवेग ा पां चा असतो. पाणी, धा ाचा, सोयीसुिवधां . कधी ओलासर, तर कधी सुिक.
D. None of these
B.critical flow
70
a
b
Answer: b
71
Answer: a
72
Answer: a
A.Drying shrinkage
B.Plastic shrinkage
C.Autogenous shrinkage
A. flumoxx
B. aggrandize
C. juxtapose
D. semantic
Answer: A. flumoxx
76 The velocity distribution across the section of pipe for the flow of viscous fluid through
circular pipe is
A.linear
B.hyperbolic
C.constant
D.parabolic
Answer: D.parabolic
77 In a steady flow of fluid
78 िदले ा पयायातून सवात यो ण/वा चार िनवडून ातील रका ा जागा भरा.
मुजोर िगरणी मालक व भां डवलशाहीला शरण गेले ा सरकारची संप दडपून टाक ाची भूिमका यामुळे
१९८२ ा दीघ काळ चालले ा ऐितहािसक संपामुळे कामगारां ा संसाराचा अध:पात झाला आिण ां ा
कुटुं बां ची _____.
B.भरभराट झाली
A. Total solids
B. Suspended solids
C. Settleable solids
D. Soluble matter
A.the vertical slab is designed as a continuous slab but heel slab is cantilever slab
82 Which one of the following apparatus is used for the determination of liquid limit of soil ?
A.Casagrande apparatus
B.Hydrometer
C.Oedometer
D.Pyonometer
Answer: A.Casagrande apparatus
83 The moment of inertia of a rectangle with breadth b and length d about its base is _______
( take base along b)
A.(bd3) / 3
B.(bd3) / 12
C.(bd3) / 36
D.(bd3) / 24
Answer: A.(bd3) / 3
A. Zero
B. Unity
C. Positive
D.Negative
Answer: B. Unity
A.L2 T-1
B.LT-1
C.L-2T
D.L-1 T
C.(iii) only
D.(i) only
A.reaction turbine
B.impulse turbine
C. semi-reaction turbine
89 शीतयु हे खालीलपैकी कोण ा दोन दे शां मधील तणावां मुळे झाले होते?
The Cold War was primarily due to tensions between which of the two following countries ?
C.जमनी आिण यू के
C.Germany & UK
90 For conducting light compaction proctor test as per Indian standard, what should be the
weight of hammer (in kg )?
A.2.495
B.4.54
C.2.6
D.4.9
Answer: C.2.6
91 The levelling done at the end of day’s work to connect the finishing point with the starting
point on that particular day is called
A. Longitudinal levelling
B. Cross-sectional levelling
C. Differential levelling
D.Check levelling
BREXIT marks the exit of which of the following countries from the European Union ?
A. ा
A.France
B.इटली
B.Italy
C.यूके (इं ं ड)
C.UK
D. ोएिशया
D.Croatia
Answer: C.यूके (इं ं ड)
C.UK
93 Marine soils are transported & deposited by which one of the following agent?
A.Wind
B.Rivers
C.Lakes
D.Sea
Answer: D.Sea
94 P, Q, R, S, आिण T ा पाच बिहणी आहे त. S आिण Q ा वयाची बेरीज केली असता जो अंक ा होईल
ते डे P चे वय आहे . Q ही वयाने S पे ा जा आहे परं तु T पे ा लहान आहे . T ही P न मोठी आहे पण R
न लहान आहे . R चे वय S आिण Q ा वयाची बेरीज केली असता जो अंक ा होईल ा ा दु ट आहे
आिण S ही 6 वषाची आहे .
जर Q ही 8 वषाची असेल तर खालीलपैकी कोणते वय T चे असू शकत नाही?
P, Q. R. S and T are five sisters. P’s age is equal to the combined ages S and Q. Q is older
than S but younger than T. T is older than P but younger than R. R’s age is twice the
combined ages of Q and S. S is 6 years old.
If Q is 8 years old then which of the following cannot be T’s age?
A.14 वष
A.14 years
B.16 वष
B.16 years
C.20 वष
C.20 years
D.26 वष
D.26 years
Answer: A.14 वष
A.14 years
95 The value of kinetic energy correction factor for a fully developed laminar flow through
circular pipe is
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
Answer: B.2
A.शिन
A.Saturn
B.युरेनस
B.Uranus
C.मंगळ
C.Mars
D.पृ ी
D.Earth
Answer: C.मंगळ
C.Mars
97 A main word is followed by a sentence highlighting its usage. From among the four options
choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the main word.
Cupidity: The sight of money aroused his cupidity.
A. Greed
B. Avidity
C. Prodigality
D.Yearning
Answer: C. Prodigality
98 Froude number is
A.Pokhran, Rajasthan
B.क , गुजरात
B.Kutch , Gujarat
C.Barmer, Rajasthan
D.िहसार, ह रयाणा
D.Hisar, Haryana
A.Pokhran, Rajasthan
100 While conducting heavy compaction test as per Indian standard , specimen is prepared in
how many layers of soil mass ?
A.3
B.5
C.2
D.6
Answer: B.5