RRB JE 2027 Sample Paper (CBT 2 - Civil & Allied)

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1. This paper contains 150 multiple-choice questions. All questions are compulsory.

2. Each question has four options — (A), (B), (C) and (D) — of which only one is correct.

3. Each correct answer carries 1 mark; 0.33 mark (one-third of the marks) is deducted for each wrong answer.

4. Total time allowed is 120 minutes. Manage your time across all sections.

5. Use of calculators, mobile phones or any electronic device is not permitted.

6. Attempt the paper first, then check your answers against the Answer Key at the end.

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GENERAL AWARENESS & APTITUDE

1. If cell A1 = 10 and B1 = 20, what will `=A1+B1` return? 2. The Mappila Uprisings of the 19th century occurred
mainly in which region of India?
(A) Error

(B) 1020 (A) Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu

(C) 30 (B) Sunderbans region of West Bengal

(D) 200 (C) Konkan region of Maharashtra

(D) Malabar region of Kerala

3. The Kol Rebellion (1831–32) mainly affected which 4. Which British colonial building in Mumbai, completed
plateau region? in 1888, showcases a blend of Victorian Gothic and Indian
architectural elements?
(A) Chotanagpur Plateau

(B) Malwa Plateau (A) Bombay Town Hall

(C) Deccan Plateau (B) Gateway of India

(D) Meghalaya Plateau (C) Rajabai Clock Tower

(D) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

5. A student accidentally spills some hydrochloric acid on 6. Which of the following Articles states about the right
a table. Which substance should be used to neutralise of individual to form associations or unions or co-
the acid safely? operative societies?

(A) Vinegar (A) Article 19 (1) (a)

(B) Lemon juice (B) Article 19 (1) (b)

(C) Baking soda solution (C) Article 19 (1) (d)

(D) Sugar solution (D) Article 19 (1) (c)

7. On which date is National Handloom Day observed in 8. Which pair of sectors is commonly addressed together
India? in State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC)
adaptation planning?
(A) 2 October

(B) 5 September (A) Textile design and fashion marketing

(C) 18 August (B) Water resources and health systems

(D) 7 August (C) Heavy industry and entertainment

(D) Information technology and space research

9. Which of the following is a primary mission under 10. Match the following columns. Pardoning power
India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)? Function

(A) National Nutrition Mission (A) 1-e, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c, 5-a

(B) National Highway Development Project (B) 1-c, 2-e, 3-b, 4-a, 5-d

(C) National Solar Mission (C) 1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-e, 5-b

(D) National Rural Livelihood Mission (D) 1-d, 2-b, 3-e, 4-c, 5-a

11. Which type of computer virus attaches itself to 12. A farmer applies large amounts of chemical fertilizers
executable files and gets activated when the file is run? over several years. Which consequence most likely
results from this practice leading to soil pollution?
(A) Macro Virus

(B) Boot Sector Virus (A) Faster plant growth every season

(C) File Infector Virus (B) Increase in earthworm population

(D) Worm (C) Accumulation of toxic substances in soil

(D) Erosion of surface soil layers

13. Biomedical waste handlers in a hospital are at risk of 14. The pollutant group commonly associated with oil
occupational hazards. The most effective way to protect spills in oceans is ______________.
them from exposure to infectious materials is:
(A) agricultural pesticides
(A) Regular medical check-ups (B) chemical fertilizers
(B) Segregation of waste into color-coded bins (C) petroleum products
(C) Use of protective equipment and safe handling (D) synthetic detergents
(D) Vaccination against common infections

15. The primary goal of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak 16. The term 'smog' is a combination of ____________.
Yojana (PMGSY) is to:
(A) Smog and mist
(A) Develop urban infrastructure (B) Smoke and fog
(B) Provide rural connectivity through road construction (C) Smoke and haze
(C) Enhance telecommunication services in cities (D) Fog and clouds
(D) Promote renewable energy usage

17. Which experimental discovery contradicted 18. How can we locate a file with a known extension but
Thomson's model of the atom and led to its rejection? an unknown name in a large directory?

(A) Alpha particle scattering showing deflection at large (A) Through File Explorer
angles (B) Using the Search box in File Explorer with *.ext
(B) Discovery of the neutron by James Chadwick (C) Checking the Recycle Bin
(C) Measurement of atomic radius using X-ray diffraction (D) Using the dir command
(D) Observation of line spectra of hydrogen by Bohr

19. The primary method of managing biodegradable 20. Which of the following statements best describes how
domestic waste after collection is _________________. the power of accommodation enables the human eye to
focus on both near and distant objects?
(A) burnt in open air

(B) conversion into compost (A) The cornea provides all the focusing power required for
clear vision
(C) sending for recycling
(B) The retina moves forward and backward to adjust the
(D) throwing into sewers
focus

(C) The eye lens changes its focal length by altering its
shape through ciliary muscle action

(D) The iris controls the amount of light entering and helps
to focus

21. Which of the following indicators is NOT typically 22. What file extension is used to save an MS PowerPoint
used to measure sustainable development? 2021 presentation?

(A) Biocapacity (A) .docx

(B) Human Development Index (HDI) (B) .pdf

(C) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate (C) .pptx

(D) Ecological Footprint (D) .xlsx

23. When was the 11th National Handloom Day 24. Which Quick Style type is applied only to selected
celebrated across India under the coordination of the words or individual characters within a paragraph in MS
Ministry of Textiles? Word 2010?

(A) October 7, 2025 (A) Character styles

(B) September 7, 2025 (B) Linked styles

(C) August 7, 2025 (C) Paragraph styles

(D) November 7, 2025 (D) Page styles

25. Which new warship was commissioned by the Indian 26. What is the main reason sulfur dioxide irritates the
Navy in November, 2025, to strengthen anti-submarine upper respiratory mucous membrane?
and coastal defence capabilities?
(A) It combines with other pollutants and polymerizes in the
(A) INS Mahe lungs

(B) INS Vikrant (B) It oxidizes to sulphur trioxide and inhaled deep into lung

(C) INS Arnala (C) It dissolves in moisture in upper respiratory tract and

(D) INS Ikshak forms irritant

(D) It combines with haemoglobin and effect the oxygen
transport

27. A construction worker needs to lift a heavy metal 28. Which of the following rivers forms a delta along the
beam using a lever but has a limited length of plank. eastern coastal plains?
Which adjustment would allow the worker to lift the
(A) Ganga
beam with the least effort if the position of the fulcrum
(B) Narmada
can be changed but the plank length remains constant?
(C) Tapi
(A) Keep the fulcrum fixed at any point
(D) Godavari
(B) Move the fulcrum closer to the worker

(C) Move the fulcrum closer to the beam

(D) Place the fulcrum at the center of the plank

29. The atmospheric component that remains largely 30. A field exposed to excessive pesticide use shows a
unreactive is _____________. sharp decline in earthworm population. The resulting
effect on soil is:
(A) Methane

(B) Argon (A) Increased water retention

(C) Carbon dioxide (B) Enhanced decomposition

(D) Oxygen (C) Improved aeration

(D) Reduced soil fertility

31. A factory plans to install a powerful electromagnet 32. The Atal Bhujal Yojana 2020 focused on improving
for lifting metal scraps. To maximize the magnetic field water resources management of how many states?
strength around the coil, which of the following
(A) five
combinations would be most effective?
(B) seven
(A) Using a soft iron core, increasing coil turns, and
(C) eight
increasing current through the coil
(D) ten
(B) Using an air core, decreasing coil turns, and keeping
current constant

(C) Using a copper core, increasing coil turns, and lowering
current

(D) Using a steel core, decreasing coil turns, and lowering
current

33. According to the Article 75 of the Indian Constitution, 34. You want to automatically advance slides with
the total number of ministers (including the Prime narration and animations during a presentation. Which
Minister) in the Council of Ministers shall NOT exceed MS PowerPoint feature should you use to achieve this?
what percentage of the total members of the House of
(A) Slide Sorter
the People, i.e., Lok Sabha?
(B) Action Buttons
(A) 15%
(C) Rehearse Timings
(B) 25%
(D) Presenter View
(C) 20%

(D) 10%

35. What is the general formula of alkenes? 36. Which of the following is/are the primary reasons to
fall in the trap of Email fraud or phishing? A) Paying
(A) C H n 2n−2
attention to lucrative offers. B) Not checking on links or
(B) C H n 2n+2
attachments from unknown senders C) Providing official
(C) C H n n information via email D) Paying attention to the company
(D) C H n 2n logo sent in the email

(A) A only

(B) A, B, D Only

(C) A, B Only

(D) A, B, C Only

37. th The Mappila Uprisings of the 19 century occurred 38. If 10 grams of salt are dissolved in 100 mL of water,
mainly in which region of India? which component is the solute?

(A) Konkan region of Maharashtra (A) Neither

(B) Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu (B) Water only

(C) Sunderbans region of West Bengal (C) Both salt and water

(D) Malabar region of Kerala (D) Salt only

39. Which of the following options must be DISABLED 40. Which of the following statements is true about the
before manually setting the date and time in Windows? Outbox?

(A) Set time zone globally (A) It is used to receive incoming emails.

(B) Set time automatically (B) It holds emails that have been successfully sent.

(C) Night Light (C) It temporarily stores emails that are queued for sending.

(D) Enable multiple clocks (D) It contains emails that are currently being drafted.

41. Which of the following best describes the velocity- 42. Which function returns the smallest value?
time graph for an object moving with uniform velocity?
(A) COUNT()
(A) A straight horizontal line parallel to the time axis (B) MAX()
(B) A curved line above the time axis (C) AVERAGE
(C) A straight line sloping upwards from the time axis (D) MIN()
(D) A line starting from the origin and sloping upwards

43. According to Thomson’s model, how are electrons 44. Consider the following statements regarding chemical
arranged in an atom? reactions and choose the correct option. Statement I:
Every reaction in which two or more reactants combine to
(A) Moving in fixed orbits around the nucleus
form a single product is classified as a combination
(B) Randomly placed inside the nucleus
reaction regardless of heat change. Statement II: The
(C) Embedded in a positively charged sphere like seeds in a reaction CaO(s) + H O(l) → Ca(OH) (aq) + heat is both a
watermelon combination 2 2 reaction and an exothermic reaction.
(D) Orbiting around neutrons in elliptical paths
(A) Both statements are correct

(B) Both statements are incorrect

(C) Only Statement I is correct

(D) Only Statement II is correct

45. Which of the following best describes how sound 46. Which condition is required for a displacement
travels through air? reaction between a metal and salt solution?

(A) The air particles move in circular paths as the wave (A) Metal must be same as salt constituent
passes (B) Salt must be insoluble in water
(B) The air particles remain stationary while the wave (C) Metal must be higher in reactivity series
moves through
(D) Reaction must be endothermic
(C) The air particles vibrate up and down perpendicular to
the direction of the wave

(D) The air particles vibrate back and forth parallel to the
direction of the wave

47. Which of the following statements best describes the 48. A student pushes a heavy box that is already moving
behavior of magnetic field lines around a straight across a rough floor. If the force applied by the student is
current-carrying conductor? exactly equal to the frictional force opposing the motion,
what will happen to the box?
(A) They form concentric circles centered on the conductor.

(B) They radiate straight outward from the wire. (A) The box will gradually come to rest

(C) They are parallel straight lines along the wire. (B) The box will move at a constant speed

(D) They change direction randomly along the wire. (C) The box will accelerate forward

(D) The box will move at increasing speed

49. Which of the following satellites was launched on 50. Who won the maximum number of medals at the 38th
November 2, 2025, to enhance the Indian Navy’s secure National Games of India?
communication network and maritime surveillance
(A) Neeraj Chopra
capabilities?
(B) Manu Bhaker
(A) Cartosat-3
(C) Dhinidhi Desinghu
(B) RISAT-2B
(D) Bajrang Punia
(C) CMS-03 (GSAT-7R)

(D) GSAT-6A

CIVIL ENGINEERING (TECHNICAL)

51. Which of the following advanced technologies is 52. Which of the following should be minimized in the
commonly used to ensure uniform compaction of design of a tension member?
concrete in modern construction projects?
(A) Gross sectional area
(A) Manual tamping methods (B) Allowable stress in tension
(B) Laser levelling devices (C) Deduction for rivet and bolt holes
(C) High-pressure water jets (D) Net sectional area
(D) Vibratory compaction equipment

53. In a multi-story portal frame, how does increasing the 54. Higher water absorption in coarse aggregates
number of stories affect the moment distribution in the indicates:
frame?
(A) increased workability of concrete
(A) The moment at the base of the frame decreases as more (B) better bonding with cement
stories are added
(C) higher porosity and lower strength
(B) The number of stories does not affect the moment
(D) higher durability of concrete
distribution

(C) The moments in the lower stories increase, while the
upper stories experience lesser moments

(D) The moments are uniformly distributed across all stories

55. In energy recovery systems, which of the following 56. Under which of the following types of the dampness-
pollutants is/are carefully monitored due to health checking materials categories, does cement concrete fall?
hazards during incineration?
(A) flexible
(A) Methane (B) rigid
(B) Oxygen (C) grout
(C) Dioxins (D) temporary
(D) Nitrogen

57. What is the recommended sequence for setting CAD 58. Which of the following sets of details is typically
software on a computer without operating system (OS)? shown in a building section drawing?

(A) Download drawing - Start drawing - Install CAD (A) Plinth height, storey heights, thickness of walls, and

(B) Install OS - Install CAD software - Configure settings sizes of structural members

(C) Launch Software - Install key drivers - Install OS (B) Site boundaries, north direction, plot dimensions, and
road access information
(D) Create layers - Save file - Install OS
(C) Location of furniture, electrical switch positions,
drainage lines, and door numbers

(D) Carpet area, number of rooms, exterior color, and type
of flooring used

59. What is the importance of the narrower bottom in 60. The quantity estimation of structural timber work
oval-shaped sewers during low-flow conditions? (wooden beams) is generally calculated based on:

(A) Easier maintenance access (A) Volume of timber used

(B) Enhanced structural strength (B) Number of rooms

(C) Maintained higher flow velocity (C) Weight of timber used

(D) Reduced construction cost (D) Floor area of building

61. Which type of shoring is used when a building needs 62. A summit curve is provided on a road profile where:
to be temporarily supported due to excavation nearby?
(A) Two ascending gradients intersect smoothly
(A) Flying shoring (B) An ascending gradient meets a falling one
(B) Dead shoring (C) Two descending gradients come together
(C) Raking shoring (D) A descending gradient meets a level section
(D) Underpinning

63. 7 4 For a symmetrical channel section with a moment 64. For compression members, the Ɪ-section is preferred
of inertia I = 9.45 x 10 mm and an xx area A = 4500 mm2, because it ______.
what is its radius of gyration k ? xx
(A) requires more material to provide equivalent strength
(A) 175.48 mm (B) has better resistance to lateral-torsional buckling
(B) 159.56 mm (C) has a lower weight for the same strength
(C) 144.92 mm (D) is more flexible compared to other sections
(D) 116.34 mm

65. Which material is preferred for railway track ballast? 66. A drafter needs to create a parallel copy of an
existing line at a specified distance while keeping the
(A) Sand
original line unchanged. Which AutoCAD command is
(B) Gravel
most suitable for this task?
(C) Crushed stone
(A) Extend
(D) Lime
(B) Stretch

(C) Offset

(D) Break

67. In a micro-optic theodolite, the optical path used for 68. Which of the following automatic rain gauges gives a
reading angles is typically: continuous graph of rainfall vs. time?

(A) Optical and magnified via micrometer eyepiece (A) Symons gauge

(B) Manual and scale-based (B) Non-recording gauge

(C) Satellite via micrometer eyepiece (C) Float type recording gauge

(D) Interferometric (D) Tipping bucket gauge

69. Identify the correct statement(s) about a change 70. A louvered door is ideal for which type of location
point in a levelling operation. Statement I : It is also within a building?
known as turning point. Statement II : The plus sight is
(A) Main entrance
taken on the change point on one set of instrument to
(B) Laundry room
ascertain the elevation of the point. Statement III : The
minus sight is taken on the change point to establish the (C) Garage door

new height of the instrument. (D) Emergency exit

(A) Statement I and III only

(B) Statement I and II only

(C) Statement I only

(D) Statement III only

71. In a reinforced concrete beam, the development 72. Soda-lime glass is predominantly utilised in
length is provided to prevent ______. architectural construction for:

(A) crushing of concrete (A) thermal insulation boards

(B) torsional failure (B) fire-resistant partitions

(C) excessive deflection (C) transparent window panes and glazing

(D) slipping of reinforcement (D) structural load-bearing components

73. Which types of piles are typically used in areas with 74. The bending moment diagram (BMD) for a simply
expansive soils? supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load
over its entire span is:
(A) Friction piles

(B) Under-reamed piles (A) linear in shape

(C) Screw piles (B) triangular in shape

(D) Sheet piles (C) parabolic in shape

(D) rectangular in shape

75. The cut section in the method of sections must satisfy 76. In geometric design of highways, while on rolling
which of the following conditions? (Consider that not terrain, design speeds are generally:
more than two members are meeting at a joint.)
(A) Lower than plain terrain
(A) It should be made parallel to the support reactions. (B) Same as mountainous terrain
(B) It should pass through at most three members of a truss. (C) Higher than plain terrain
(C) It should be taken only at the midpoint of the truss. (D) Unrelated to terrain type
(D) It should pass through at least four members.

77. Which equipment is most suitable for tunnel 78. Which type of stone is laid with its length
excavation in medium-strength rock where precise perpendicular to the face of the wall so that it extends
profiling is required? into the thickness of the wall in stone masonry?

(A) Dragline excavator (A) Tail

(B) Hydraulic hammer (B) Stretcher

(C) Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) (C) Header

(D) Explosives (D) Bed

79. Which of the following is NOT a type of clay tile for 80. Which method is primarily used to fill cracks, voids,
roofing? and fissures in loose gravels and rocky strata?

(A) Spanish tile (A) Grouting

(B) Mangalore pattern tile (B) Cavity wall construction

(C) Terracotta Jali (C) Surface treatment

(D) Allahabad tile (D) Guniting

81. Which type of engineering contract involves payment 82. As per IS 17953 : 2023 (uPVC Profiles for Windows
for actual quantities of work done at agreed rates? and Doors — Specification), for the determination of
resistance to weathering, the range of the radiant
(A) Lump sum contract
exposure wavelength used is ______.
(B) Turnkey contract
(A) 150 nm to 300 nm
(C) Cost-plus contract
(B) 300 nm to 800 nm
(D) Item rate contract
(C) 200 nm to 500 nm

(D) 50 nm to 150 nm

83. In a homogenous and prismatic continuous beam 84. Which of the following is the function of a head
under uniformly distributed load, the bending moment at regulator in a barrage?
an intermediate support is: (Consider that the length of
(A) To prevent erosion of riverbanks
each intermediate span measures the same.)
(B) To prevent the river from outflanking the barrage
(A) sagging
(C) To admit water into the off taking canal
(B) equal to the midspan moment
(D) To serve as one side wall of fish ladder
(C) zero

(D) hogging

85. The short piece that connects the ledger to the 86. A door designed with inclined slats to permit
structure itself in single-frame scaffolding is called _____. ventilation while restricting direct visibility is classified
as which type?
(A) Toe board

(B) Guardrail (A) Panel door

(C) Putlog (B) Flush door

(D) Brace (C) Louvered door

(D) Collapsible door

87. How does a barrage differ from a dam? 88. Which of the following flooring is most suitable for a
luxurious appearance in a high- end hotel lobby?
(A) A barrage regulates river flow using gates, while a dam
stores water in a reservoir. (A) Marble flooring

(B) A dam controls only floods, while a barrage is used for (B) Linoleum flooring
irrigation. (C) Cement concrete flooring
(C) A barrage is used for hydroelectric power generation, (D) PVC flooring
whereas a dam is not.

(D) A dam is always smaller in height compared to a
barrage.

89. A simply supported beam has a span of 6 m with an 90. A body is resting on a rough inclined plane. If the
overhang of 4 m. A uniformly distributed load (UDL) of 6 frictional force is equal to the component of weight along
kN/m acts over the overhang length of 4 m. What is the the plane, the body is in:
reaction at the nearest support?
(A) free fall
(A) 32 kN (B) acceleration
(B) 24 kN (C) uniform motion
(C) 6 kN (D) equilibrium
(D) 10 kN

91. According to IS 1892:2021, for a compact building site 92. For a column with both ends hinged (pinned–pinned),
of about 0.4 hectare area, what is the recommended the effective length is ______ times the actual length of
minimum number and location of boreholes or test pits the column.
for soil investigation?
(A) equal to 1
(A) Boreholes spaced uniformly every 50 meters over the (B) equal to 1.5
site
(C) equal to 0.5
(B) One borehole or test pit at the center of the site only
(D) equal to 2
(C) At least ten boreholes evenly spaced regardless of site
size

(D) One borehole or test pit at each corner and one at the
center

93. Which combination of factors is most likely to result 94. Which type of glass is commonly used in doors and
in cracks due to shrinkage in plaster? windows?

(A) Thick coat with slow drying conditions (A) Flint glass

(B) Thin coat and moist curing process (B) Lead glass

(C) Thin coat with slow drying conditions (C) Borosilicate glass

(D) Application of thick coat and rapid drying (D) Soda-lime glass

95. In considering thermosetting plastics versus 96. Pipes of different diameters and lengths connected
thermoplastics for a high-heat application, which type end to end to form a pipe line are called ________________.
should be chosen and why?
(A) Equivalent pipes
(A) Thermosetting plastics, because they get remoulded (B) Branched pipes
upon heating
(C) Compound pipes
(B) Thermoplastics, because they do not soften on heating
(D) Pipes in parallel "
(C) Thermosetting plastics, because they do not soften on
heating

(D) Thermoplastics, because they are heat resistant

97. Which of the following types of flooring is preferably 98. Which of the following is an essential component
used in dancing halls and in auditoriums? commonly included in a construction tender document?

(A) Brick Flooring (A) Project drawings prepared without technical

(B) Porcelain Tile flooring specifications

(C) Timber Flooring (B) Technical specifications describing project requirements

(D) Ceramic Tile flooring (C) Promotional brochures issued for project advertisement

(D) Financial records of all participating contractors

99. Which type of soil requires deeper excavation to 100. During a rapid field test for identifying fine-grained
avoid structural damage due to swelling and shrinkage? soil, a wetted sample is shaken vigorously in the palm of
the hand. If the surface quickly becomes glossy or wet
(A) Sandy soil
(exhibits 'quicker' behavior), and the gloss disappears
(B) Black cotton soil
immediately upon squeezing the sample, which soil type
(C) Gravelly soil is the sample most likely to be?
(D) Loamy soil
(A) Highly plastic clay (CH)

(B) Organic clay (OH)

(C) Lean clay (CL)

(D) Inorganic silt (ML)

101. Which material in section is represented by the 102. The property of timber which enables it to absorb
hatch shared below as per IS 982 (1989)? sudden shocks or impact loads is called _______.

(A) Tenacity

(B) Elasticity

(C) Hardness

(D) Toughness
(A) Concrete

(B) Earth

(C) Brick

(D) Wood

103. What is an effective way to limit settlement due to 104. In soil mechanics, the seepage velocity is related to
subsoil moisture movement? the discharge velocity and porosity of the soil. Which of
the following statements is correct?
(A) Increasing the height of the masonry wall structure

(B) Providing plinth protection and proper compaction (A) Seepage velocity is independent of soil porosity.

(C) Adding additional reinforcement within the foundation (B) Seepage velocity is equal to discharge velocity divided

system by porosity.

(D) Reducing the thickness of the foundation wall structure (C) Seepage velocity is equal to discharge velocity
multiplied by porosity.

(D) Seepage velocity is always less than discharge velocity.

105. The assumption in pure bending that plane sections 106. _________ formwork is used for continuous vertical
remain plane after bending leads to which stress structures like chimneys, silos, and towers.
distribution?
(A) Slip
(A) Parabolic stress variation (B) Steel
(B) Uniform stress throughout the depth (C) Plastic
(C) Exponential stress variation (D) Timber
(D) Linear stress variation

107. The primary function of the switch rails in a turnout 108. As per Indian Railways standards, what is the
is to: degree of curvature for a railway curve with a radius of
875 m?
(A) Guide wheels from main line to turnout line

(B) Provide structural stability (A) 3°

(C) Provide a smooth passage through the crossing (B) 2°

(D) Maintain proper gauge (C) 4°

(D) 1°

109. Which modelling method in CAD is used for creating 110. Which is the most appropriate definition of the
and manipulating the external, visible surfaces of a 3D origin point in an AutoCAD 2D co- ordinate system?
object, focusing on the shape, aesthetics, and form
(A) Measured distance from the cursor to previous location
rather than its internal structure?
(B) Measured distance from a fixed reference point
(A) Solid modelling
(C) 0,0 location
(B) Surface modelling
(D) Effective diameter of the cursor on screen
(C) Isometric projection

(D) Parametric modelling

111. Which of the following is a limitation of the Direct 112. Which of the following correctly represents the
Shear Test? concrete contribution to shear strength V in Limit State
Method (LSM) design? c
(A) The test cannot measure shear strength parameters like
cohesion and angle of internal friction. (A) V is neglected entirely in shear design c

(B) The failure plane is predetermined and may not be the (B) V is always taken equal to the total applied shear force c
weakest plane in the soil specimen. (C) V is calculated based on concrete grade (f ) c ck
(C) It can only be used for clayey soils and not for sandy (D) V depends only on the tensile strength of concrete c
soils.

(D) It requires a very long time to conduct, making it
unsuitable for quick analysis.

113. What is the primary risk of placing concrete in cold 114. Which of the following is the non-recording type of
weather? rain gauge prescribed by the India Meteorological
Department?
(A) Higher heat of hydration

(B) Increased setting time (A) Weighted bucket rain gauge

(C) Increased air content (B) Symon’s rain gauge

(D) Increased hydration rate (C) Tipping bucket rain gauge

(D) Float type rain gauge

115. The friction factor used in geometric design of 116. The minimum slope for an accessible ramp as per
highways is provided by the: most building codes is ______.

(A) Indian Road Congress (IRC) (A) 1 : 12

(B) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) (B) 1 : 25

(C) Ministry of Railways (C) 1 : 15

(D) National Highways Authority (D) 1 : 20

117. According to Euler's theory, the design load for a 118. Which of the following is a necessary condition for
column depends on: plane table surveying?

(A) The column's length and radius of gyration (A) The plane table must be levelled and properly oriented

(B) The bending moment applied at the column’s base at each station

(C) The material’s ultimate tensile strength (B) Only a single station is required for the entire survey

(D) The moment of inertia and shear stress (C) Contours must be measured and plotted before starting
the survey

(D) All the stations must be established on a slope of the
terrain

119. In fluid mechanics, zero absolute pressure 120. The following bending moment diagram corresponds
corresponds to which condition? to a simply supported beam. The diagram shows a
sudden jump (discontinuity) in bending moment at a
(A) Perfect vacuum
point between the supports. Which of the following
(B) Atmospheric pressure
loading conditions produces this type of bending moment
(C) Gauge pressure diagram?
(D) Superheated steam
(A) A concentrated load acting at the midpoint of the beam

(B) A uniformly distributed load acting over the entire span

(C) A couple acting at a point between the supports

(D) Equal and opposite vertical forces acting at the supports

121. In the context of brick masonry, what distinguishes 122. The layout for substructure work must consider
modular bricks from traditional bricks? nearby underground based utilities because:

(A) Traditional bricks are produced in larger standard sizes (A) They reduce need for detailed site survey work during

(B) Modular bricks are produced with standardized excavation

dimensions (B) Existing underground services may get damaged during

(C) Modular bricks are manufactured mainly by manual excavation

methods (C) They make excavation operations easier on site

(D) Traditional bricks are manufactured using lightweight (D) They improve overall appearance of building layout
materials during excavation

123. A water pipe has a smooth interior. Over the time, 124. The fineness of cement is generally expressed in
scaling increases the roughness. What happens to the terms of specific surface, which is measured in:
frictional head loss for the same flow rate?
(A) kg/cm²
(A) Decreases (B) cm²-g
(B) Becomes zero (C) m²/kg
(C) Increases (D) m²-g
(D) Remains same

125. With respect to shear strength of soils, refer to the 126. The primary purpose of a seal coat in bituminous
following Assertion and Reason and select the correct pavement construction is to:
statement from the options given. Assertion (A): For
(A) replace the bituminous binder layer
cohesionless soils, the failure does not occur on the plane
(B) strengthen the granular base
of maximum shear stress. Reason (R): Failure in soil
takes place due to shear failure when compressive load is (C) improve the compaction of subgrade soil

applied. (D) provide skid resistance and waterproofing

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of
A.

(B) A is false and R is true.

(C) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct
explanation of A.

(D) A is true and R is false.

127. What is a common shape of steel fibers used in 128. The maximum stress induced in a member is always:
fiber-reinforced concrete?
(A) equal to the minimum stress
(A) Cylindrical (B) less than the average stress
(B) Cubic (C) zero in tension
(C) Round (D) greater than or equal to the average stress
(D) Hooked-end

129. Which roof type is most suitable for covering spans 130. Removal of topsoil, grading to formation level, and
greater than 9 m? forming cuttings or embankments during earthworks is
most effectively carried out using which of the following
(A) Aisle Roof
equipment?
(B) King post truss
(A) Concrete mixer
(C) Queen post truss
(B) Pile driver
(D) Couple Roof
(C) Tower crane

(D) Tractor shovel with a 4-in-1 bucket

131. Which of the following is a direct health effect of 132. Which statement correctly distinguishes
prolonged exposure to high levels of noise pollution? administrative approval from technical sanction in civil
engineering estimation?
(A) Improved memory

(B) Increased appetite (A) Administrative approval checks material quality, while
technical sanction determines project duration
(C) Skin irritation
(B) Administrative approval authorizes procurement, while
(D) High blood pressure
technical sanction approves staffing requirements

(C) Administrative approval controls work execution, while
technical sanction manages contractor payments

(D) Administrative approval accepts project necessity, while
technical sanction verifies design and estimates

133. When reactions are found graphically for a simply 134. What is the primary purpose of pressure grouting in
supported beam with vertical point loads, the length of building foundation treatment work?
the reaction vector is proportional to:
(A) Improving soil strength and reducing water penetration
(A) The span length of the beam only below foundation structures

(B) The distance between loads (B) Supporting internal wall finishes against mechanical

(C) The beam’s deflection at mid span damage during building service

(D) The magnitude of reaction force at the support (C) Applying protective surface coating for improving
appearance of foundation surfaces

(D) Increasing thermal insulation performance within
external foundation wall assemblies

135. In urban planning, GIS is commonly used to: 136. In a building drawing, a sectional elevation is
prepared by imagining a vertical cut through the
(A) analyse traffic patterns and optimise signal timings
structure from top to bottom. Which additional
(B) calculate the cost of concrete per cubic meter
information is mainly obtained from a sectional elevation
(C) determine the color scheme of buildings compared to a front elevation?
(D) measure the weight of vehicles directly
(A) Plot boundaries, setback distances, and site alignment
details

(B) Location of rooms, circulation passages, and furniture
arrangement details

(C) External appearance of walls, front architectural style,
and side view details

(D) Cut portions of structural elements, plinth levels, and
foundation details

137. Which layer of soil is compacted to increase its 138. A uniform bar is heated uniformly but prevented
bearing strength and reduce settlement in construction from expanding in any direction. What type of internal
work? stress develops as a result?

(A) Base layer (A) Tensile stress

(B) Surface layer (B) No stress

(C) Subgrade layer (C) Bending stress

(D) Topsoil layer (D) Compressive stress

139. Which of the following types of welds is primarily 140. Which of the following RCC elements transfers the
designed to transmit shear forces in a connection? Floor finish load to supporting beams?

(A) Butt weld (A) Parapet wall

(B) Groove weld (B) Lintel

(C) Fillet weld (C) Column

(D) Slot weld (D) Slab

141. As per IRC:SP:90-2010, the minimum vertical 142. A block of weight (W) rests on a rough inclined plane
clearance requirement for road underpasses is: with an angle of inclination α. The coefficient of friction
between the block surface and the plane is μ, R is the
(A) 3.5 m for minor roads only
normal reaction perpendicular to the inclined plane, and
(B) 6.25 m above railway track level
the friction force F = μR acts up the plane. A force (P) is
(C) 4.5 m in all cases applied parallel to the plane to prevent the block from
(D) 5.0 m in general and 5.5 m in urban areas sliding down. Which of the following represents the
minimum value of (P) required to maintain equilibrium?

(A) P = W (cos α − μ sin α)

(B) P = W (sin α − μ cos α)

(C) P = W (cos α − tan α)

(D) P = W (sin α + μ cos α)

143. Which of the following best explains why timber with 144. In disaster management, GIS plays an important role
straight grains is often preferred for structural use? mainly because it:

(A) Straight grains reduce the weight of the timber. (A) measures permeability of soil samples for hazard

(B) Straight grains make the timber more flexible. mapping

(C) Straight grains provide uniform strength. (B) calculates settlement in shallow foundations for hazard
mapping
(D) Straight grains increase the hardness significantly.
(C) determines tensile strength of steel reinforcement for
hazard mapping

(D) integrates spatial and attributes data for hazard
mapping

145. Which layer prevents leachate migration in landfills? 146. Which statement best describes the primary
structural function of pile caps in foundation systems?
(A) Soil Cover

(B) Gas Vent (A) Connecting foundation piles directly to floor beams

(C) Impermeable Liner (B) Protecting exposed pile surfaces from environmental
damage
(D) Waste Layer
(C) Providing waterproof protection around foundation piles

(D) Distributing structural loads among supporting piles

147. During maintenance, a valve in a water supply 148. If the calculated nominal shear stress τ i n a
system needs to be shut. To avoid water hammer, the reinforced concrete beam exceeds the v maximum
valve should be: permissible shear stress in concrete τ a s per IS
456:2000, what is the c max , appropriate course of
(A) Left open
action?
(B) Closed halfway
(A) Use a lower grade of concrete to reduce stress
(C) Closed gradually
(B) Increase the beam width only
(D) Closed immediately
(C) Provide additional shear reinforcement only

(D) Increase the effective depth of the beam or redesign the
section

149. Which of the following statements is NOT correct 150. The amber signal in traffic control is meant to:
about working drawings?
(A) Function as a flashing warning light during off-peak
(A) They are detailed drawings of the building. hours

(B) They are drawn to a suitable scale. (B) Indicate that crossing traffic has the right of way

(C) They do not include schedule of openings. (C) Indicate that vehicles must continue moving without

(D) They are fully dimensioned. interruption for same movement

(D) Indicate transition between stop and go, warning drivers
to clear or prepare to stop

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