Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Which of the following is not the desirable property of soil as highway material?
A)
Stability
B)
Good drainage
C)
Ease of compaction
D)
Compressibility
Option D is correct: Compressibility.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Roadway width (Formation width) for Other District Road with two lane is:
A)
12m
B)
9.0m
C)
10.5m
D)
10.0m
Option B is correct: 9.0m.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
The minimum width of single lane village road is:
A)
3.5m
B)
3.25m
C)
3.0m
D)
3.75m
Option D is correct: 3.75m.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Which of the following is not the correct cause of changes in moisture content of subgrade?
A)
Fluctuations in ground water table seepage flow
B)
Percolation of rain water
C)
Movement of capillary water and even water vapour
D)
Intensity of traffic on the pavement
Option D is correct: Intensity of traffic on the pavement.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
What is the maximum limit of superelevation on hill roads not bound by snow?
A)
7%
B)
10%
C)
0.7%
D)
12%
Option A is correct: 7%.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
If the water absorption of aggregates to be used for Granular Sub Base exceed 2%, which of the following test is to be conducted?
A)
Wet AIV test
B)
Soundness test
C)
Dry AIV test
D)
Los Angeles abrasion value test.
Option B is correct: Soundness test.
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-II (Civil Wing)
Which is the code of practice for Road signs?
A)
IRC 25-2001
B)
IRC 67-2010
C)
IRC SP 35-2011
D)
IRC 23- 2000
Option B is correct: IRC 67-2010.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
The bond between steel and surrounding concrete ensures:
A)
Stress compatibility
B)
Linear distribution of load
C)
Strain compatibility
D)
Less cracking in concrete.
Option C is correct: Strain compatibility.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
What is quantity of cement in 1cum of Cement mortar 1:4?
A)
400kgs
B)
340kgs
C)
380kgs
D)
420kgs
Option B is correct: 340kgs.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
The bending moment formula of uniformly loaded beam and simply supported is (where W – UDL, L – length of beam):
A)
WL2/12
B)
WL2/8
C)
WL/4
D)
WL/2
Option B is correct: WL2/8.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
Lime is suitable for use in:
A)
Ordinary construction works
B)
All construction works
C)
Only Masonry works
D)
Recommended for RCC works
Option A is correct: Ordinary construction works.
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 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)
Codes specify lower bond resistance for the top reinforcement in beam because:
A)
Top reinforcement in a beam is more important and hence lower bond resistance is given for having longer development length.
B)
There is a possibility of air trapped beneath the upper reinforcement and thereby weakening the bond.
C)
The higher part of concrete in a beam have lower strength.
D)
The top part is exposed to air after casting so the concrete on the upper part is weaker.
Option B is correct: There is a possibility of air trapped beneath the upper reinforcement and thereby weakening the bond..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
The stainless consists of:
A)
16% Chromium
B)
35% nickel
C)
39% nickel
D)
12-15% manganese
Option A is correct: 16% Chromium.
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)
Water absorption for 1st class bricks used should not be more than:
A)
12%
B)
15%
C)
20%
D)
25%
Option B is correct: 15%.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
As construction material, plywood is preferred to thin planks of timber because of:
A)
Good strength and dimensional stability in both lateral and longitudinal directions.
B)
Good dimensional stability in both longitudinal and lateral directions.
C)
Good strength in both longitudinall and lateral directions.
D)
Savings in cost and environmental considerations.
Option A is correct: Good strength and dimensional stability in both lateral and longitudinal directions..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
The Compressive strength of burnt clay bricks as per IS 1077-1976 is:
A)
105kg/cm2
B)
150 kg/cm2
C)
105-150kg/cm2
D)
35-350kgcm2
Option D is correct: 35-350kgcm2.
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 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)
Finer the cement, the need for water for hydration and workability:
A)
Reduces
B)
Same for all size of cement
C)
Reduces to great extent
D)
Increase
Option D is correct: Increase.
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)
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%.
