Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
Which of the following are not properties of good sand for construction?
A)
It should not be chemically inert
B)
It should be free from silt and and clay
C)
It should not contain salts which attracts moisture from the atmosphere.
D)
It should contain sharp, angular grains
Option A is correct: It should not be chemically inert.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
What is the number of bricks taken in analysis of cost for 1sqm half brick wall?
A)
49.5 nos
B)
52 nos
C)
52.5 nos
D)
56.5nos
Option C is correct: 52.5 nos.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
Which has the highest Coefficient of steel for estimation, Beam, Column, slab or footing?
A)
Slab
B)
Column
C)
Beam
D)
Footing
Option B is correct: Column.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
The bond strength of steel and concrete is enhanced by various measures. Which of the following do not enhance bond strength?
A)
Deformed bars are used instead of Plain bars
B)
Bigger bar diameters are used
C)
Higher grade of concrete is used
D)
Increased cover is provided.
Option B is correct: Bigger bar diameters are used.
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 raw bricks shrink during drying and warp during burning because of:
A)
Less lime in brick earth
B)
Less silica and excess magnesia in brick earth
C)
Excess alumina and silica in brick earth
D)
Alkalis in brick earth
Option C is correct: Excess alumina and silica in brick earth.
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)
The relationship between stress and strain is:
A)
Indirectly proportional
B)
They are equal
C)
They do not relate
D)
Directly proportional
Option D is correct: Directly proportional.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
The residual chlorine that should remain in water so that it remain safe against pathogenic bacteria is:
A)
0.02 to 0.05 p.p.m
B)
0.2 to 0.5 p.p.m
C)
0.05 to 0.2 p.p.m
D)
0.01 to 0.05p.p.m
Option B is correct: 0.2 to 0.5 p.p.m.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
For estimation of magnitude of earth pressure, which of the following has minimum magnitude?
A)
Passive earth pressure
B)
Active earth pressure
C)
Earth pressure at rest
D)
Saturated earth pressure
Option B is correct: Active earth pressure.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
HSFG is a type of fastener used in connection of steel members in bridges, it is used in:
A)
Riveted connection
B)
Bolt connection
C)
Weld connection.
D)
Lap joint
Option B is correct: Bolt connection.
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)
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 unit of strain is:
A)
N/m2 (Pascal)
B)
Dimensionless
C)
Kg/cm2
D)
mm
Option B is correct: Dimensionless.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
Sewage disposal by dilution is:
A)
Natural method
B)
Artificial method
C)
Hybrid of Natural and Artificial
D)
Modified method
Option A is correct: Natural method.
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)
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)
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)
Unit of stress in SI units is expressed in:
A)
Kg/cm2
B)
Dimensionless
C)
T/m2
D)
N/m2 (Pascal)
Option D is correct: N/m2 (Pascal).
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
Curing is of particular importance in situation where:
A)
The water-Cement ratio is high
B)
The water-Cement ratio is low
C)
Temperature of surrounding environment is low
D)
There is high humidity
Option B is correct: The water-Cement ratio is low.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-I (Civil Wing)
The minimum limit of longitudinal bars cross sectional area in column as per code is:
A)
1.0 % of gross area of column
B)
0.12 % of gross area of column
C)
0.13% of gross area of column
D)
0.8% of gross area of column
Option D is correct: 0.8% of gross area of column.
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)
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)
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)
The reaction between cement and water is known as:
A)
Carbonation
B)
Hydrogenation
C)
Hydration
D)
Hydrating
Option C is correct: Hydration.
