Past Questions — 2022
Write the difference between CPM and PERT in network analysis (five points).
Define ‘optimistic time estimate’, ‘pessimistic time estimate’ and ‘most likely time estimate’.
Explain ‘Resource Smoothening’ and ‘Resource leveling’.
A deposit of fine sand has porosity of 45%. Estimate the hydraulic gradient to develop quicksand condition if the specific gravity of grain is 2.7.
Explain ‘Liquidity Index’, ‘Activity number’, ‘Thixotropy’ and ‘Sensitivity’ of soil.
A line AB measures 10 cm on a photograph taken with a camera having a focal length of 22 cm. the same line measures 4 cm on a map drawn to a scale of 1/140000. Calculate the flying height of the aircraft, if the average altitude is 400 m.
Write the assumptions made in deriving equation for discharge in aquifer (five points).
A closed traverse has the following lengths and bearings: Line AB: Length 200.00m, Bearing Roughly East; Line BC: Length 98.00m, Bearing 178°; Line CD: Length Not obtained, Bearing 270°; Line DA: Length 86.40m, Bearing 1°. The length CD could not be measured due to some obstruction in chaining. The bearing of AB could not be taken as station A was badly affected by local attraction. Find the length of CD and exact bearing of side AB.
What is Hydraulic and Hydrological routing of flood and give at least two examples for each?
Explain remote sensing method of surveying. List the various uses of remote sensing data (three points).
How is consistency of rainfall record at a station tested? How does inconsistency in record arise?
Discuss the different forms of precipitation and write brief note about them.
What is ‘index properties of soil’? List the properties under different categories?
The flood record for a period of 25 years of a small tributary of a main river has been analyzed based on the assumption that the distribution is log-normal. The mean ‘m’ and standard deviation ‘s’ of distribution have been found to be 2.5m3/s and 1.0 m3/s respectively. Find the magnitude of 100 yr and 1000 yr return period.
What is the difference between F and w-index?
Describe the characteristics of contours (five points).
What are the authorised forms of Bills and Vouchers? Explain in brief the rules regarding preparation, examination and payment of bills.
What is Transfer Entry? Indicate the circumstances which necessitate Transfer Entry in Public Works
What are the penalties that may be imposed on a Government servant under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965?
Write down list of Acts and Conducts which amount to misconduct as per Rule 22 of CCS (Conduct Rules, 1964.
What is GeM? Explain the general procedures for procurement of Goods & Services through GeM as per Rule 149 of GFR, 2017
Explain the main features of System of Public Works Accounts
What are the occasions under which a Government servant shall be deemed to have been placed under suspension by the Appointing Authority?
Explain the general instructions for handling cash on receipt of Government dues as per CTR Rule-76.
Briefly describe the procedure followed for Receipt, Issue and Custody of Stock Materials in a Public Works Division.