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MEGHALAYA CIVIL SERVICE JUNIOR GRADE [PART B MAINS] (FEB 2022 AND JULY 2023)NO.MPSC/ADVT-54/1/2020-2021/53

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  1. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains Q1(f)-Q1(j), five text-only definition positions from the compulsory question; four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere.

    What is a venturi meter used for?
  2. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains Q1(f)-Q1(j), five text-only definition positions from the compulsory question; four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere.

    What is a non-Newtonian fluid?
  3. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains Q1(f)-Q1(j), five text-only definition positions from the compulsory question; four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere.

    What do you mean by hydrostatic pressure?
  4. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains Q1(k)-Q1(m) and Q2(a)-Q2(b), five text-only definition positions from the compulsory question; four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere.

    What is fineness modulus?
  5. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains Q1(k)-Q1(m) and Q2(a)-Q2(b), five text-only definition positions from the compulsory question; four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere.

    Write a note on origin of soil.
  6. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains Q1(k)-Q1(m) and Q2(a)-Q2(b), five text-only definition positions from the compulsory question; four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere.

    Explain the concept of optimum moisture content.
  7. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains Q1(k)-Q1(m) and Q2(a)-Q2(b), five text-only definition positions from the compulsory question; four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere.

    State the principle of virtual work.
  8. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains Q1(k)-Q1(m) and Q2(a)-Q2(b), five text-only definition positions from the compulsory question; four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere.

    Explain the parallelogram law of force.
  9. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains Q2(c), Q2(d), Q2(g), Q2(h) and Q2(i), skipping visual Q2(e)-Q2(f); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere.

    State Castigliano's first theorem.
  10. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains Q2(c), Q2(d), Q2(g), Q2(h) and Q2(i), skipping visual Q2(e)-Q2(f); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere.

    State and explain the law of dimensional homogeneity.
  11. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. Exact printed occurrence CIVIL1-VI-Q2(f), page 180, 6 marks. Diagram artwork is an explanatory study schematic and not to scale.

    Draw free body diagrams for the body of weight W, the string BD and the ring B shown in the figure below.
  12. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains Q2(c), Q2(d), Q2(g), Q2(h) and Q2(i), skipping visual Q2(e)-Q2(f); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere.

    A round bar of 40 mm diameter was subjected to a tensile force of 400 kN. The extension over a gauge length of 200 mm was 0.32 mm and the decrease in diameter was 0.02 mm. Calculate the modulus of rigidity of the bar material.
  13. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains Q2(c), Q2(d), Q2(g), Q2(h) and Q2(i), skipping visual Q2(e)-Q2(f); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere.

    An 8 m simply supported beam AB carries a 20 kN point load at C, 6 m from A. Using Mohr's moment-area method, compute deflection at C. Take I = 6×10^8 mm^4 and E = 2×10^5 N/mm².
  14. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q3 position, Q3(a)-Q3(e); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    Explain the design philosophies of working stress method and limit state method.
  15. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q3 position, Q3(a)-Q3(e); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    Design a butt joint to connect two plates 175 mm × 10 mm (Fe 410 grade) using M20 bolts. Arrange the bolts to give maximum efficiency. Take single shear capacity for M20 bolts as 45.3 kN and hole diameter as 22 mm.
  16. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q3 position, Q3(a)-Q3(e); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    Write the factors contributing to the joint action of steel and concrete in a reinforced concrete section.
  17. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q3 position, Q3(a)-Q3(e); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    For a balanced rectangular section (200 mm × 300 mm) of a singly reinforced beam, determine neutral-axis depth, moment of resistance and percentage of steel using M20 concrete and Fe 415 steel. Take σ_cbc = 7 N/mm², modular ratio m = 13.33 and σ_st = 230 N/mm².
  18. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q3 position, Q3(a)-Q3(e); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    What is pre-stressed concrete? Explain the stress concept of pre-stressed concrete.
  19. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q4 position, Q4(a)-Q4(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    Derive Bernoulli's energy equation mentioning its assumptions.
  20. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q4 position, Q4(a)-Q4(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    A circular plate 1.5 m in diameter is placed vertically in water so that its centre is 3.0 m below the free surface. Determine total pressure on the plate.
  21. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q4 position, Q4(a)-Q4(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    Find the kinematic viscosity of a liquid whose specific gravity is 0.95 and viscosity is 0.011 poise.
  22. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q4 position, Q4(a)-Q4(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    A stream function is given by ψ = 2xy. Show that the flow is irrotational.
  23. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q4 position, Q4(a)-Q4(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    A jet of water 25 mm in diameter has velocity 20 m/s. Calculate the power of the jet.
  24. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q4 position, Q4(a)-Q4(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    The head of water over an orifice of diameter 20 mm is 2.0 m. Find discharge through the orifice. Take C_d = 0.6.
  25. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q4 position, Q4(a)-Q4(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    Calculate discharge over a sharp-crested weir 5 m long if head over the crest is 0.040 m. Take C_d = 0.62.
  26. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q4 position, Q4(a)-Q4(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    A rectangular channel 6 m wide conveys water at 11.50 cumec at depth 0.30 m. If a hydraulic jump occurs, find the flow depth after the jump.
  27. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q5 position, Q5(a)-Q5(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    Explain Atterberg's limits and their importance.
  28. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q5 position, Q5(a)-Q5(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    Write and explain Darcy's law of permeability.
  29. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q5 position, Q5(a)-Q5(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    What is structural water?
  30. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q5 position, Q5(a)-Q5(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    A coarse-grained soil has void ratio 0.78 and specific gravity 2.65. Calculate the critical gradient at which quick-sand condition will occur.
  31. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q5 position, Q5(a)-Q5(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    What is consolidation of soil? What is its opposite process called?
  32. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q5 position, Q5(a)-Q5(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    An undisturbed clay sample 24 mm thick consolidated 50% in 25 minutes with drainage at top and bottom. The field clay layer is 3 m thick. How much time will it take to consolidate 50% with double drainage? Assume uniform consolidation pressure.
  33. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains every Q5 position, Q5(a)-Q5(i); four explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held elsewhere in the paper.

    Define safe bearing capacity and give its relation with net safe bearing capacity.
  34. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains the six non-visual Q6 positions: Q6(a), Q6(b), Q6(c), Q6(e), Q6(f), and Q6(g). Q6(d) and three other explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held.

    Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fixed beams.
  35. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains the six non-visual Q6 positions: Q6(a), Q6(b), Q6(c), Q6(e), Q6(f), and Q6(g). Q6(d) and three other explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held.

    Differentiate between fundamental units and derived units.
  36. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains the six non-visual Q6 positions: Q6(a), Q6(b), Q6(c), Q6(e), Q6(f), and Q6(g). Q6(d) and three other explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held.

    State D'Alembert's principle.
  37. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. Exact printed occurrence CIVIL1-VI-Q6(d), page 183, 10 marks. Diagram artwork is an explanatory study schematic and not to scale.

    Draw shear-force and bending-moment diagrams for a 6 m beam fixed at both ends carrying a uniformly distributed load of 5 kN/m over the middle 2 m.
  38. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains the six non-visual Q6 positions: Q6(a), Q6(b), Q6(c), Q6(e), Q6(f), and Q6(g). Q6(d) and three other explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held.

    What are influence lines? A simply supported beam has span 20 m. A UDL of 2 tonne/m and 5 m length crosses it. With influence lines, find maximum BM at a point 8 m from the left support.
  39. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains the six non-visual Q6 positions: Q6(a), Q6(b), Q6(c), Q6(e), Q6(f), and Q6(g). Q6(d) and three other explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held.

    A two-hinged parabolic arch of span 36 m and central rise 6 m has moment of inertia varying as secant of slope of rib axis. Find horizontal thrust if a 100 kN point load acts 9 m from the left support.
  40. CIVIL ENGINEERING-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory; answer any four of Questions 2-8. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. No word limit is printed. This batch contains the six non-visual Q6 positions: Q6(a), Q6(b), Q6(c), Q6(e), Q6(f), and Q6(g). Q6(d) and three other explicitly diagram-dependent positions remain held.

    What is unsymmetrical bending?

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