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Departmental (other) • 2024 • Engineering Paper-II

Which of the following is used to store movie and image files?

A) Blob
B) Clob
C) Binary
D) Image
Option A is correct: Blob.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Accounts Paper-II

Allroad metal required for the maintenance of a road is debited to the major head:

A) 3054 Roads and Bridges
B) 1054 Road and Bridges
C) 4054 Roads and Bridges
Option A is correct: 3054 Roads and Bridges.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Accounts Paper-II

The cost of the supply of all stores, required as tools and plant for the general use of the division is debited at once to the minor head

A) Machinery & Equipment
B) Tools & Plant
C) Maintenance & Repairs
Option B is correct: Tools & Plant.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Accounts Paper-II

The main unit of classification in government accounts is known as:

A) Major Head
B) Minor Head
C) Detailed Head
Option A is correct: Major Head.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Accounts Paper-II

Works of construction or maintenance relating to water courses are usually referred as

A) Civil Works
B) Public Works
C) Takavi works
Option C is correct: Takavi works.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Accounts Paper-II

The account of temporary advance should be closed

A) at the last working day of the month
B) at the last day of the month
C) as soon as possible
Option A is correct: at the last working day of the month.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-II

A motor draws 12A from a 230V AC source. If the motor is 95% efficient, the horsepower rating of the motor is

A) 3.5h.p
B) 4.0h.p
C) 5.5h.p
D) 6.5h.p
Option A is correct: 3.5h.p.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-II

How much energy is consumed when ten 60W bulb is operated for 10 hours per day for 30 days?

A) 160kWh
B) 148kWh
C) 180kWh
D) 120kWh
Option C is correct: 180kWh.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-II

The specific resistance of a wire depends upon?

A) its length
B) its cross-sectional area
C) its dimension
D) its material
Option D is correct: its material.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-II

The capacitance of a capacitor is ________ relative permittivity.

A) directly proportional to
B) inversely Proportional to
C) independent of
D) directly proportional to the square of
Option A is correct: directly proportional to.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

In reverse osmosis (RO) the flow of solvent is due to

A) Potential gradient
B) Vapour pressure gradient
C) Concentration gradient
D) Osmosis solvent
Option A is correct: Potential gradient.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

A pressure conduit laid underground, may not be subjected to

A) Internal pressure of water
B) Pressure due to external load
C) Longitudinal temperature stress
D) Longitudinal stresses due to unbalanced pressure to bends
Option C is correct: Longitudinal temperature stress.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

At each stage the fluid is directed

A) Towards the centre
B) Away the centre
C) Towards the surface
D) Away from the centre
Option B is correct: Away the centre.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

What is tapped into when digging a well looking for water in the water cycle?

A) An underground aquifer
B) An underground river
C) A sulfur spring
D) An irrigation ditch
Option A is correct: An underground aquifer.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

The specific speed of the pump is 8000. What is the type of pump?

A) Reciprocating pump
B) Centrifugal pump
C) Mixed flow pump
D) Axial flow pump
Option D is correct: Axial flow pump.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

The Mizoram Water Supply (Control) Rules was recently approved by the Council of Minister meeting held on 18" May 2023 is

A) The Mizoram Water Supply (Control) Rules Amendment 2023
B) The Mizoram Water Supply (Control) Rules Repeal 2023
C) The Mizoram Water Supply (Control) Rules 2023
D) The Mizoram Water Supply (Control) Rules & Water Tariff 2023
Option C is correct: The Mizoram Water Supply (Control) Rules 2023.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

If an extra resistance is connected in the rotor circuit of slip ring induction motor, then

A) Starting current and torque decreases
B) Starting current increases and torque decreases
C) Starting current decreases and torque increases
D) Starting current and torque increases
Option C is correct: Starting current decreases and torque increases.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

If we connect a DC motor across AC supply, then the motor will be

A) It will not work
B) Damages
C) Speed will be reduced
D) Works efficiently
Option B is correct: Damages.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

In pumping stations, the type of joint generally used, is

A) Socket and spigot joint
B) Flanged joint
C) Expansion joint
D) Dresser coupling joint
Option B is correct: Flanged joint.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

Critical time for developing a water hammer, is the time required for

A) Closing the valve
B) The wave to travel from valve to the reservoir
C) The wave to travel from the valve to the reservoir and back
D) Water column separation
Option C is correct: The wave to travel from the valve to the reservoir and back.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

How many methods of rainwater harvesting are there?

A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Option B is correct: Two.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

Which of the following tests is performed to detect the leakage of rain water pipe in the testing of house sewers?

A) Water test
B) Smoke test
C) Temperature test
D) Airtest
Option A is correct: Water test.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

Which of the following motor is used where an extensive range of control is required

A) AC Motor
B) DC Motors
C) Synchronous Motor
D) Induction Motor
Option B is correct: DC Motors.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

Justify why the DC ammeter cannot measure an alternating current

A) AC is virtual
B) AC cannot pass via DC ammeter
C) The average value of complete cycle is zero
D) AC switches its direction
Option C is correct: The average value of complete cycle is zero.
Departmental (other) • 2023 • Engineering Paper-I

Which is the fastest method of drilling and especially useful in unconsolidated formations?

A) Cable tool method
B) Water-jet boring method
C) Hydraulic Rotary method
D) Reverse Rotary method
Option B is correct: Water-jet boring method.
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