Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Highest level of ground water table should be kept well below the level of subgrade, preferably by at least:
A)
1.5m
B)
1.2m
C)
1.7m
D)
1.0m
Option B is correct: 1.2m.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Joints in cement concrete pavement are provided:
A)
To take care of wheel load.
B)
To reduce temperature stresses
C)
To allow drainage
D)
For ease of construction
Option B is correct: To reduce temperature stresses.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Based on structural behavior, pavements are generally classified into two categories, namely:
A)
Bituminous & Concrete
B)
Flexible and rigid
C)
WBM & WMM
D)
All weather and fair weather
Option B is correct: Flexible and rigid.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
What is the minimum design speed (in km/hr) for National Highway and State Highways in steep terrain?
A)
40
B)
50
C)
25
D)
30
Option A is correct: 40.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
The desired temperature range of Bitumen when mixing is:
A)
120 degree centigrade – 130 degree centigrade
B)
110 degree centigrade – 140 degree centigrade
C)
150 degree centigrade – 177 degree centigrade
D)
160 degree centigrade – 187 degree centigrade
Option C is correct: 150 degree centigrade – 177 degree centigrade.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
What is the recommended side slope of road cutting in soft rock and shale? (in vertical to horizontal)
A)
1:1 to 1:1.5
B)
1:1/5 to 1:1/9
C)
1:1/4 to 1:1/8
D)
1:1.5 to 1:2
Option B is correct: 1:1/5 to 1:1/9.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
What type of pavement is most suitable for waterlogged areas?
A)
WBM with BC
B)
WMM with PMC and seal coat
C)
Boulder layer with BM& BC
D)
Concrete
Option D is correct: Concrete.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Which of the following is most useful Survey for bridge site?
A)
Chain survey
B)
Compass survey
C)
Traverse survey
D)
Contour survey
Option D is correct: Contour survey.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
The reaction between cement and water is known as:
A)
Carbonation
B)
Hydrogenation
C)
Hydration
D)
Hydrating
Option C is correct: Hydration.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
What is the number of bricks taken in analysis of cost for 1sqm 7.5cm thick (brick on edge) brick wall?
A)
37.7nos
B)
35.5 nos
C)
30 nos
D)
40.7nos
Option A is correct: 37.7nos.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
The maximum stress of concrete is reached at a strain approximately equal to:
A)
0.003
B)
0.03
C)
0.002
D)
0.02
Option C is correct: 0.002.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
Which of the following is not contributing factor for calculation of deflection in a beam?
A)
Modulus of elasticity
B)
Strain
C)
Length of beam
D)
Thickness (width) of beam
Option B is correct: Strain.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
The minimum modulus of elasticity in bending of timber recommended for constructional purposes is:
A)
Above 12.5kN/mm2
B)
9.8kN/mm2
C)
Above 5.6kN/mm2
D)
10.0kN/mm2
Option B is correct: 9.8kN/mm2.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
Percentage of water required for complete hydration of Portland cement is:
A)
20 %
B)
Average 23%
C)
Average 30%
D)
Average 25%
Option B is correct: Average 23%.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
Good steel should not have carbon content of more than:
A)
0.25%
B)
0.20%
C)
0.15%
D)
0.50%
Option D is correct: 0.50%.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
Timber can be made reasonably fire resistant by:
A)
Soaking it in Ammonium Sulphate
B)
Coating with Tar paint
C)
Pumping creosote oil into timber under high pressure
D)
Seasoning process
Option A is correct: Soaking it in Ammonium Sulphate.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
The strirrups most commonly used in building in Mizoram is:
A)
3 legged
B)
2 legged
C)
4 legged
D)
1 legged.
Option B is correct: 2 legged.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
The main three constituents of cement are:
A)
Aluminium, lime and Sulphur
B)
Lime, alumina and magnesium
C)
Lime, magnesium and manganese
D)
Lime, silica and alumina
Option D is correct: Lime, silica and alumina.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
Shallow foundation is where:
A)
Depth of foundation less than 1.5 times of width of foundation
B)
Depth of foundation less than or equal to the width of foundation
C)
Depth of foundation less than 1.5m
D)
Depth of foundation Less than 2.0m
Option B is correct: Depth of foundation less than or equal to the width of foundation.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
In a continuous beam and subjected to only vertical load, the main reinforcement placed at the middle support is at:
A)
Mid height of the beam
B)
Lower portion of the beam (near the beam soffit)
C)
Upper portion of the beam ( near top surface of the beam)
D)
On neutral axis
Option C is correct: Upper portion of the beam ( near top surface of the beam).
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
The minimum clear cover recommended by IS code for Column ties is:
A)
25mm or bar diameter
B)
40mm or bar diameter
C)
50 mm
D)
40mm or 2 times diameter of ties
Option B is correct: 40mm or bar diameter.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
Stress is usually measured by:
A)
Pressure along the depth of 1m length
B)
Intensity of force per unit area
C)
Weight on a structure
D)
The area of force exerted
Option B is correct: Intensity of force per unit area.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
1 cum of cement (as kept in its bag) weigh approximately:
A)
1000kgs
B)
1400 kgs
C)
1200 kgs
D)
1500kgs
Option B is correct: 1400 kgs.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
The water that is fit for use for domestic purposes has pH value of:
A)
5.5 to 6.5
B)
6.5 to 8
C)
8 to 9.5
D)
4.5 to 6.5
Option B is correct: 6.5 to 8.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
What is quantity of cement in 1cum of Cement mortar 1:3?
A)
495 kgs
B)
525kgs
C)
400kgs
D)
510kgs
Option A is correct: 495 kgs.
