National Quiz on QUIZZLES

 

QUIZZLES

 

1. A man runs circular like path. The radius of circle is 5m. When he completes one full circle, what is the displacement of the man? 

31.4m

30.5m

0m

78.5m

Answer: 0m

 

2. What is the minimum grade of concrete which is suitable to adopt for a normal construction. 

M50

M10

M25

M35

Answer: M25

 

3. Which among the following are the advantages of using AutoCAD? 

Improve the quality of designs

Increase the productivity of the designer

Creates drawings with accuracy and quickly

All of the above

Answer: All of the above

 

4. Which among the following is the purest form of iron? 

Cast iron

Wrought iron

Mild steel

High carbon steel

Answer: Wrought iron

 

5. If the volume of a liquid weighing 3000 kg is 4 cubic meters, 0.75 is its 

Specific weight

Specific mass

Specific gravity

None of these.

Answer: Specific gravity

 

6. Where can we find the phenomenon of super elevation. 

Road / rail

Lake

Airport

Sea

Answer: Road / rail

 

7. In ________ engineering, the engineer studies soil, foundations, and bearing capacities. 

Geotechnical

earthquake

foundation

environmental

Answer: Geotechnical

 

8. Ordinary rails are made of 

Steel

Iron

Wrought iron

High carbon steel

Answer: High carbon steel

 

9. The method of taking the relative positions of the various point on, above or beneath the surface for preparing maps or plan is called. 

Project management

Construction Management

Map Management

Surveying

Answer: Surveying

 

10. Which country has the maximum number of tube-wells in the world? 

America

Australia

China

India

Answer: India

 

11.Which is the World's Longest High Altitude Tunnel 

Atal Tunnel

Akbar Tunnel

Skywalk Tunnel

Dark street Tunnel

Answer: Atal Tunnel

 

12.The shape of the STOP sign according to IRC: 67-2001 is 

Circular

Triangular

Octagonal

Rectangular

Answer: Octagonal

 

13.Isopleths are lines on a map through points having equal depth of 

Rainfall

Infiltration

Total runoff

Evapotranspiration

Answer: Evapotranspiration

 

14.Which of the following statements is FALSE? 

Plumb line is along the direction of gravity

Mean Sea Level (MSL) is used as a reference surface for establishing the horizontal control.

Mean Sea Level (MSL) is a simplification of the Geoid

Geoid is an equi-potential surface of gravity

Answer: Mean Sea Level (MSL) is used as a reference surface for establishing the horizontal control.

 

15.The unit in which both sedimentation and digestion processes of sludge take place simultaneously is 

Skimming Tank

Imhoff Tank

Detritus Tank

Digestion Tank

Answer: Detritus Tank

 

16.The flow in a rectangular channel is sub-critical. If width of the channel is reduced at a certain section, the water surface under no-choke condition will 

drop at a downstream section

rise at a downstream section

rise at an downstream section

do not undergo any change

Answer: rise at an downstream section

 

17.A sprinkler irrigation system is suitable when 

The land gradient is steep and the soil is easily erodible.

The soil is having low permeability

The water table is low

The crops to be grown have deep roots.

Answer: The land gradient is steep and the soil is easily erodible.

 

18.Which among the following is the tallest statue in the world. 

Laykyun Sekkya

Awaji Kannon

Statue of Equality

Statue of Unity

Answer: Statue of Unity

 

19.Which is the longest constructed tunnel in India. 

Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel

Pir Panjal Road Tunnel

Pir Bhujang Railway Tunnel

Pir Bhujang Road Tunnel

Answer: Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel

 

20. Name the instrument that records ground motion in a particular direction as a function of time 

Sesmoscope

Sesimograph

Sesimometer

Sesimogram

Answer: Sesimograph