Civil Engineering - Comprehensive Mock Test 2

Question 11 Medium

A first class brick should not absorb water more than?

A) 10% B) 15% C) 20% D) 25%

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Question 12 Easy

The attrition test on stones is performed?

A) to determine the crushing strength of the stone B) for assessing the resistance of stone to the sun, rain, wind et C) for determining the rate of wear of stone due to grinding action under traffic D) none of this

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Question 13 Medium

The specific gravity of stone should not, in any case be less than?

A) 1 B) 1.5 C) 2 D) 2.5

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Question 14 Medium

A good building stone is one which does not absorb more than?

A) 5% B) 10% C) 15% D) 25%

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Question 15 Easy

The sedimentary rocks are formed due to?

A) solidification of molten mass lying below or above the earth surface B) gradual deposition of materials like sand, clay etc C) electricity D) none of the above

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Question 16 Hard

The resultant of two forces P and Q (such that P > Q) acting along the same straight line, but in opposite direction, is given by?

A) P + Q B) P - Q C) P / Q D) Q / P

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Question 17 Hard

The algebraic sum of the resolved parts of a number of forces in a given direction is equal to the resolved part of their resultant in the same direction. This is known as?

A) principle of independence of forces B) principle of resolution of forces C) principle of transmissibility of forces D) none of these

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Question 18 Easy

One kg force is equal to?

A) 7.8 N B) 8.9 N C) 9.8 N D) 12 N

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Question 19 Easy

The unit of force in S.I. system of units of?

A) dyne B) kilogram C) newton D) watt

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Question 20 Medium

In order to determine the effects of a force, acting on a body, we must know?

A) magnitude of the force B) line of action of the force C) nature of the force i.e. whether the force is push or pull D) all of the above

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