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Departmental (other) • 2024 • Engineering Paper-II

The disposal of sewage into natural water sources such as streams, rivers, sea & lakes is known as-

A) Pollution
B) Dilution
C) Oxidation
D) Sedimentation
Option B is correct: Dilution.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Engineering Paper-II

In solid waste management , waste utilization is achieved by-

A) Recover, Reclamation and Reproduce
B) Re-use, Reclamation and Re-cycling
C) Recover, Recycling and Reproduce
D) Re-use, Reproduce and Re-cycling
Option B is correct: Re-use, Reclamation and Re-cycling.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Engineering Paper-II

As per IS-456:2000, the value of maximum compression strain in concrete in axial compression for limit state of collapse is-

A) 0.001
B) 0.002
C) 0.003
D) 0.004
Option B is correct: 0.002.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Engineering Paper-II

The volume of water below the minimum pool level in a reservoir is known as-

A) Useful storage
B) Surcharge storage
C) Dead storage
D) Bank storage
Option C is correct: Dead storage.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Engineering Paper-II

The maximum pressure that a soil can withstand without rupture in shear or without excessive settlement of the structure is called.

A) Allowable bearing capacity
B) Safe bearing capacity
C) Ultimate bearing capacity
D) Simple bearing capacity
Option C is correct: Ultimate bearing capacity.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Engineering Paper-II

The velocity at which the flow changes from laminar flow to turbulent flow is called

A) Velocity of approach
B) Velocity of change
C) Critical velocity
D) Super-Sonic velocity
Option C is correct: Critical velocity.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Engineering Paper-II

Adding of water to cement generates

A) Pressure
B) Heat
C) Energy
D) Workability
Option B is correct: Heat.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Engineering Paper-II

The best hydraulic Rectangular Section occurs when (b = bottom width, h = depth of flow),

A) h=2b
B) h=b
C) h=b/2
D) h=b?
Option C is correct: h=b/2.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Engineering Paper-II

According to Indian Standard Specifications, the full strength of concrete is achieved after

A) 7 days
B) 14 days
C) 21 days
D) 28 days
Option D is correct: 28 days.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

Fill in the blank: An alteration of date of birth of a Government servant can be made if a request in this regard is made within (3 / 5 / 7) years of his entry into service.

A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
Option A is correct: 3.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: For the purposes of Rule 18 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, the prescribed authority for a Group B official is the Head of Office.

A) True
B) False
Option B is correct: False.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: A Government servant under suspension shall be restricted from attending office during the suspension period.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

Fill in the blank: GPF Account Number should be entered on the (right hand / left hand / centre) top of Page 1 of Service Book.

A) right hand
B) left hand
C) centre
Option B is correct: left hand.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: A Government servant on Extraordinary leave is not entitled to leave salary.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: A Government servant should be placed under suspension if a disciplinary proceeding is initiated against him.

A) True
B) False
Option B is correct: False.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: When commuted leave is granted, twice the amount of such leave shall be debited against the earned leave due.

A) True
B) False
Option B is correct: False.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Neglecting one’s spouse and family in a manner unbecoming of a Government servant may result in disciplinary action against the Government servant.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: If the estimated expenditure on repairs or minor construction work for any immovable property belonging to a Government servant exceeds Rs. 10,000, prior knowledge or approval from the prescribed authority is required.

A) True
B) False
Option B is correct: False.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: A Government servant must obtain prior permission if he / she intends to marry a person of non-Indian nationality.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: The Disciplinary Authority can act as the Presenting Officer to present the case on behalf of the Government.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Orders of suspension, with the exception of deemed suspensions, shall not have retrospective effect.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

Fill in the blank: No Government servant shall be granted leave of any kind for a continuous period exceeding (3 / 5 / 7) years.

A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
Option B is correct: 5.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

Fill in the blank: No person may be appointed in India to a post in Government service without a (medical certificate of fitness / medical certificate of health / certificate proving date of birth)

A) medical certificate of fitness
B) medical certificate of health
C) certificate proving date of birth
Option A is correct: medical certificate of fitness.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: A Government servant must report any transaction of moveable property, whether in his own name or in the name of a family member, if the value exceeds two months’ basic pay.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
Departmental (other) • 2024 • Paper-V

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Any kind of leave may be revoked or altered by the authority competent to grant it.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
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