1. (SSC JE 2024 Paper 1, Jun 5 Shift 1) What is the angle of repose for a cohesionless soil? / मिट्टी के लिए स्थिर कोण क्या है? A. 30° B. 45° C. 60° D. 90°
2. (SSC JE 2022 Paper 1, Nov 15 Shift 1) The degree of saturation S is given by? / संतृप्ति की डिग्री S क्या है? A. S = e/w B. S = wG/e C. S = Vw/Vv D. S = 1 – e
3. (SSC JE 2019 Paper 1, Dec 11) The unconfined compression strength test is for? / अनकंफाइंड संपीड़न शक्ति परीक्षण किसके लिए है? A. Cohesive soils B. Cohesionless soils C. Rocks D. Concrete
4. (SSC JE 2024 Paper 1, Jun 6 Shift 1) The void ratio (e) is related to porosity (n) by? / शून्य अनुपात (e) छिद्रता (n) से कैसे संबंधित है? A. e = n/(1-n) B. e = n(1-n) C. e = 1/n D. e = 1-n
5. (SSC JE 2017 Paper 1, Jan 24 Shift 1) The coefficient of uniformity (Cu) for a soil is? / मिट्टी के लिए एकरूपता गुणांक (Cu) क्या है? A. D60/D10 B. D30/D10 C. D60/D30 D. D10/D60
6. (SSC JE 2016 Paper 1, Mar 1 Shift 1) The liquidity index of a clay soil is 0.4. If the plastic limit is 25%, what is the water content? / एक मिट्टी की तरलता सूचकांक 0.4 है। यदि प्लास्टिक सीमा 25% है, तो जल सामग्री क्या है? A. 30% B. 35% C. 40% D. 45%
7. (SSC JE 2023 Paper 1, Oct 10 Shift 1) Permeability of soil is given by Darcy’s law. For k=10^{-4} cm/s, hydraulic gradient i=0.5, discharge velocity? / मिट्टी की पारगम्यता डारसी के नियम से। k=10^{-4} cm/s, i=0.5 के लिए डिस्चार्ज वेग? A. 5 × 10^{-5} cm/s B. 10^{-4} cm/s C. 2 × 10^{-4} cm/s D. 5 × 10^{-4} cm/s
8. (SSC JE 2017 Paper 1, Jan 22 Shift 1) The bearing capacity using Terzaghi’s equation for c=0, N_q=10, N_γ=5, γ=18 kN/m³, D=1m, B=2m? / टेरजागी समीकरण से वहन क्षमता, c=0 के लिए? A. 180 kPa B. 270 kPa C. 360 kPa D. 90 kPa
9. (SSC JE 2016 Paper 1, Mar 1 Shift 2) Consolidation settlement for clay H=4m, Cc=0.3, e0=1.0, Δσ=100 kPa, σ’0=50 kPa? / परिपक्वता निपटान? A. 0.2 m B. 0.415 m C. 0.6 m D. 0.8 m
10. (SSC JE 2019 Paper 1, Oct 29) Shear strength τ = c + σ tanφ. For c=10 kPa, φ=25°, σ=50 kPa? / कतरनी शक्ति? A. 23.3 kPa B. 33.3 kPa C. 40 kPa D. 50 kPa
11. (SSC JE 2020 Paper 1, Oct 23 Shift 1) Atterberg limits: LL=50%, PL=20%, plasticity index? / प्लास्टिसिटी सूचकांक? A. 20% B. 30% C. 40% D. 50%
12. (SSC JE 2018 Paper 1, Sep 23 Shift 1) Quick sand condition occurs when? / क्विकसैंड स्थिति कब? A. i > i_cr B. Hydraulic gradient > critical C. Upward seepage D. All of above
13. (SSC JE 2021 Paper 1, Mar 24 Shift 1) For clay, undrained shear strength cu from? / मिट्टी के लिए अपरदिशी कतरनी शक्ति? A. Vane shear test B. Triaxial test C. SPT D. CPT
14. (SSC JE 2015) The specific gravity G for soil solids? / मिट्टी ठोसों का विशिष्ट गुरुत्व? A. 2.65-2.7 B. 1.0 C. 2.0 D. 3.0
15. (SSC JE 2022) Compaction maximum at OMC? / संपीड़न अधिकतम OMC पर? A. Yes, dry of OMC low B. Wet of OMC low C. Both sides equal D. None
16. (SSC JE 2014) Effective stress σ’ = σ – u? / प्रभावी प्रतिबल? A. Yes B. σ + u C. σ / u D. None
17. (SSC JE 2023) Coefficient of curvature Cc = (D30)^2 / (D10 D60)? / वक्रता गुणांक? A. Yes B. D60/D10 C. D10/D30 D. None
18. (SSC JE 2023 Paper 1, Oct 9 Shift 1) Modular ratio for M20 grade concrete? / M20 के लिए मॉड्यूलर अनुपात? A. 10 B. 13.33 C. 15 D. 18
19. (SSC JE 2024 Paper 1, Jun 6 Shift 3) Minimum clear cover for RCC beams per IS 456? / आरसीसी बीम के लिए न्यूनतम कवर? A. 15 mm B. 20 mm C. 25 mm D. 30 mm
20. (SSC JE 2016 Paper 1, Mar 1 Shift 1) Balanced section in RCC where? / संतुलित अनुभाग? A. Steel yields first B. Concrete crushes first C. Both fail simultaneously D. Neither
21. (SSC JE 2023 Paper 2, Dec 4) Partial safety factor for concrete in LSM? / LSM में कंक्रीट के लिए γ? A. 1.5 B. 1.15 C. 1.2 D. 1.0
22. (SSC JE 2019 Paper 2, Oct 28) Span-to-depth ratio for cantilever beams? / कैंटिलीवर के लिए l/d? A. 7 B. 12 C. 20 D. 26
23. (SSC JE 2021 Paper 1, Mar 24 Shift 1) Development length Ld = ? / विकास लंबाई? A. 47 φ / 4 τ_bd B. φ σ_s / 4 τ_bd C. Both D. None
24. (SSC JE 2018 Paper 1, Sep 25 Shift 1) For M25, w/c ratio? / M25 के लिए जल–सीमेंट अनुपात? A. 0.3 B. 0.4 C. 0.5 D. 0.6
25. (SSC JE 2020 Paper 1, Mar 22 Shift 1) Minimum eccentricity for short column? / छोटे स्तंभ के लिए e_min? A. L/500 + D/30 B. L/400 + D/20 C. 20 mm D. None
26. (SSC JE 2017) Xu,max / d for Fe415? / Fe415 के लिए xu,max/d? A. 0.48 B. 0.53 C. 0.46 D. 0.50
27. (SSC JE 2022) Ast for singly reinforced beam? / एकल सुदृढ़ित बीम के लिए Ast? A. From Mu = 0.87 fy Ast d (1 – Ast fy / (b d fck)) B. Ast = Mu / (0.87 fy d) C. Approximate D. All
28. (SSC JE 2015) Slump test for workability? / कार्यक्षमता के लिए स्लंप परीक्षण? A. Yes B. Compaction factor C. Vee-bee D. All
29. (SSC JE 2023) Torsion in RCC per IS 456? / RCC में टॉर्शन? A. Equivalent shear B. Longitudinal steel C. Both D. None
30. (SSC JE 2014) For M20, fck=20 MPa? / M20, fck? A. 20 B. 15 C. 25 D. 30
31. (SSC JE 2019) Deflection control l/d ratio? / विक्षेप नियंत्रण l/d? A. Basic for simply supported 20 B. Modified by factors C. Both D. None
32. (SSC JE 2021) Shear reinforcement if τ_v > τ_c? / यदि τ_v > τ_c तो? A. Provide stirrups B. Minimum C. Both D. None
33. (SSC JE 2016) Bond stress τ_bd for M20 plain bars? / M20 के लिए τ_bd? A. 1.2 MPa B. 1.4 C. 1.0 D. 0.8
34. (SSC JE 2024) Durability cover for severe exposure? / गंभीर प्रदर्शन के लिए कवर? A. 50 mm B. 40 mm C. 30 mm D. 20 mm
35. (SSC JE 2019 Paper 1, Oct 29) Camber for WBM roads? / WBM के लिए कैंबर? A. 1 in 36 B. 1 in 24 C. 1 in 60 D. 1 in 48
36. (SSC JE 2017 Paper 1, Jan 23 Shift 1) Extra widening for two-lane highway? / दो लेन के लिए अतिरिक्त चौड़ीकरण? A. 0.6 m B. 1.2 m C. 1.5 m D. 2.0 m
37. (SSC JE 2022 Paper 1, Nov 14 Shift 1) Ruling minimum radius based on? / शासक न्यूनतम त्रिज्या? A. Design speed B. Traffic volume C. Soil type D. Rainfall
38. (SSC JE 2020 Paper 1, Oct 23 Shift 1) CBR test for? / CBR परीक्षण? A. Subgrade strength B. Asphalt quality C. Traffic count D. Gradient
39. (SSC JE 2023 Paper 1, Oct 11 Shift 1) Sight distance components? / दृष्टि दूरी घटक? A. OSD, ISD, SSD B. Only SSD C. Only OSD D. None
40. (SSC JE 2016 Paper 1, Mar 1 Shift 2) Superelevation e = ? / सुपरइलिवेशन? A. V² / (225 R) B. V² / (127 R) C. Both for different units D. None
41. (SSC JE 2018) Transition curve for? / संक्रमण वक्र? A. Gradual superelevation B. Comfort C. Both D. None
42. (SSC JE 2021) Bituminous macadam camber? / बिटुमिनस मैकाडम कैंबर? A. 2% B. 2.5% C. 3% D. 5%
43. (SSC JE 2015) Pavement layers from bottom? / पेवमेंट परतें? A. Subgrade, sub-base, base, surface B. Surface first C. Base first D. None
44. (SSC JE 2024) For plain terrain, min radius 80 kmph? / सादा इलाका 80 kmph? A. 360 m B. 150 m C. 200 m D. 500 m
45. (SSC JE 2019) Overtaking sight distance? / ओवरटेकिंग दृष्टि दूरी? A. Longer than SSD B. Shorter C. Equal D. None
46. (SSC JE 2017) Hill roads gradient ruling? / पहाड़ी सड़क ढलान? A. 1 in 20 B. 1 in 30 C. 1 in 16 D. 1 in 10
47. (SSC JE 2022) Traffic volume study by? / यातायात आयतन अध्ययन? A. Manual counts B. Automatic C. Both D. None
48. (SSC JE 2020) Flexible pavement failure? / लचीली पेवमेंट विफलता? A. Rutting, cracking B. Only cracking C. Only rutting D. None
49. (SSC JE 2014) IRC for highway design? / राजमार्ग डिजाइन IRC? A. Yes B. AASHTO C. Both D. None
50. (SSC JE 2023) Skid resistance by? / स्किड प्रतिरोध? A. Texture B. Material C. Both D. None
51. (SSC JE 2016) Width of carriageway two-lane? / दो लेन कैरेजवे चौड़ाई? A. 7 m B. 3.5 m C. 5.5 m D. 10 m
52. (SSC JE 2015 Paper 1, Oct 23 Shift 1) Soundness of cement by? / सीमेंट धरनशीलता? A. Vicat’s test B. Le Chatelier’s test C. Compressive test D. Fineness
53. (SSC JE 2018 Paper 1, Sep 25 Shift 1) Initial setting time OPC? / OPC प्रारंभिक सेटिंग? A. 30 min B. 60 min C. 10 min D. 45 min
54. (SSC JE 2020 Paper 1, Mar 22 Shift 1) Bulking of sand max at? / रेत बल्किंग अधिकतम? A. 5-6% water B. 10-12% C. 2-3% D. 15%
55. (SSC JE 2017 Paper 1, Jan 22 Shift 1) Standard brick size? / ईंट मानक आकार? A. 19×9×9 cm B. 20×10×10 cm C. 19×9×4.5 cm D. All
56. (SSC JE 2022 Paper 1, Nov 16 Shift 1) First class brick strength? / प्रथम श्रेणी ईंट शक्ति? A. 10.5 N/mm² B. 7 N/mm² C. 3.5 N/mm² D. 20 N/mm²
57. (SSC JE 2019) Bricks burnt in? / ईंटें जलाई जातीं? A. Kiln B. Oven C. Furnace D. Boiler
58. (SSC JE 2023) Water-cement ratio M25? / M25 w/c? A. 0.4 B. 0.45 C. 0.5 D. 0.35
59. (SSC JE 2016) Aggregates fineness modulus? / एग्रीगेट फाइननेस मॉड्यूलस? A. 2.2-3.0 coarse B. 1.0-2.0 fine C. Both D. None
60. (SSC JE 2021) Formwork removal time slab? / स्लैब फॉर्मवर्क हटाना? A. 14 days B. 7 days C. 21 days D. 3 days
61. (SSC JE 2014) Timber seasoning? / लकड़ी सीजनिंग? A. Natural/air B. Kiln C. Both D. None
62. (SSC JE 2024) Paint types? / पेंट प्रकार? A. Oil, emulsion B. Distemper C. Both D. None
63. (SSC JE 2018) Compressive strength OPC 53? / OPC 53 संपीड़न शक्ति? A. 53 MPa (28 days) B. 43 MPa C. 33 MPa D. 23 MPa
64. (SSC JE 2020) Damp proof course material? / डैम्प प्रूफ कोर्स? A. Bitumen B. Cement C. Both D. None
65. (SSC JE 2015) Roof types flat? / फ्लैट छत प्रकार? A. RCC slab B. Timber C. Both D. None
66. (SSC JE 2022) Doors standard size? / दरवाजा मानक आकार? A. 2.1×0.9 m B. 2.0×1.0 m C. Both D. None
67. (SSC JE 2017) Flooring types? / फ्लोरिंग प्रकार? A. Tiles, marble B. Cement concrete C. Both D. None
68. (SSC JE 2019) Ventilation natural? / प्राकृतिक वेंटिलेशन? A. Windows, doors B. Fans C. Both D. None
69. (SSC JE 2016 Paper 1, Mar 1 Shift 1) Poisson’s ratio for concrete? / कंक्रीट पॉइसन अनुपात? A. 0.1 B. 0.3 C. 0.5 D. 0.2
70. (SSC JE 2019 Paper 1, Oct 29) Max BM in simply supported beam? / सरल समर्थित अधिकतम BM? A. Mid-span B. Supports C. Quarter D. End
71. (SSC JE 2023 Paper 1, Oct 10 Shift 1) Shear stress max at? / शीयर तनाव अधिकतम? A. Neutral axis B. Top fiber C. Bottom D. Mid-depth
72. (SSC JE 2018 Paper 1, Sep 23 Shift 2) Strain energy U = ? / स्ट्रेन ऊर्जा? A. P²L / (2AE) B. PL / AE C. (1/2) PL D. P² / AE
73. (SSC JE 2021 Paper 1, Mar 24 Shift 1) Bending equation M/I = σ/y = E/R? / मोड़ समीकरण? A. Yes B. σ = M y / I C. Both D. None
74. (SSC JE 2017 Paper 1, Jan 23 Shift 1) Stress in thin cylinder hoop? / पतली सिलेंडर हूप तनाव? A. pd / 2t B. pd / 4t C. pd / t D. p d / 3t
75. (SSC JE 2022 Paper 1, Nov 15 Shift 1) Euler buckling P_cr = ? / यूलर बकलिंग? A. π² EI / L² B. π EI / L C. 4 π² EI / L² D. None
76. (SSC JE 2020) Cantilever max BM at? / कैंटिलीवर अधिकतम BM? A. Fixed end B. Free end C. Mid D. None
77. (SSC JE 2016) Thermal stress = α E ΔT? / तापीय तनाव? A. Yes B. α ΔT C. E ΔT D. None
78 (SSC JE 2023) Torsion τ = T r / J? / टॉर्शन? A. Yes B. T / r J C. Both D. None
79. (SSC JE 2019) Principal stress in 2D? / मुख्य तनाव 2D? A. (σx + σy)/2 ± √[ ] B. σx, σy C. τxy D. None
80. (SSC JE 2021) Deflection δ = PL³ / (3EI) cantilever? / कैंटिलीवर विक्षेप? A. Yes B. PL³ / (48 EI) C. For simply D. None
81. (SSC JE 2015) Hooke’s law σ = E ε? / हुक का नियम? A. Yes B. σ / E C. Both D. None
82. (SSC JE 2024) Fatigue failure? / थकान विफलता? A. Cyclic loading B. Static C. Both D. None
83. (SSC JE 2018) Resilience modulus? / लचीलापन मॉड्यूलस? A. U / volume B. σ / ε C. Both D. None
84. (SSC JE 2020) Columns short if slenderness < ? / छोटे स्तंभ यदि स्लेंडरनेस < ? A. 12 B. 32 C. 80 D. 120
85. (SSC JE 2017) Impact load factor? / प्रभाव भार कारक? A. >1 B. =1 C. <1 D. None
86. (SSC JE 2017 Paper 1, Jan 23 Shift 1) Continuity equation? / निरंतरता समीकरण? A. A1 V1 = A2 V2 B. P + ρgh + ½ρV² = const C. Both D. None
87. (SSC JE 2014 Paper 1, Sep 23 Shift 1) Viscosity water 20°C? / 20°C पानी चिपचिपाहट? A. 1 cP B. 0.01 poise C. Both D. 10 poise
88. (SSC JE 2023 Paper 1, Oct 11 Shift 1) Venturimeter pressure diff max at? / वेंचुरिमीटर दाब अंतर? A. Throat B. Inlet C. Outlet D. Diverging
89. (SSC JE 2017 Paper 1, Jan 24 Shift 1) Bernoulli based on? / बर्नौली आधारित? A. Energy conservation B. Mass C. Momentum D. None
90. (SSC JE 2024 Paper 1, Jun 7 Shift 1) Pressure in static fluid? / स्थिर द्रव दाब? A. ρ g h B. Depth only C. Both D. Velocity
91. (SSC JE 2018 Paper 1, Sep 23 Shift 1) Specific gravity water? / जल विशिष्ट गुरुत्व? A. 1.0 B. 0.98 C. 1.02 D. 0.8
92. (SSC JE 2022 Paper 1, Nov 14 Shift 1) Reynolds number laminar < ? / रेनॉल्ड्स संख्या लैमिनार < ? A. 2000 B. 4000 C. 5000 D. 10000
93. (SSC JE 2020) Orifice meter? / ओरिफिस मीटर? A. Flow measurement B. Pressure C. Both D. None
94. (SSC JE 2016) Buoyancy Archimedes? / उछाल आर्किमिडीज? A. Weight displaced fluid B. Total weight C. Both D. None
95. (SSC JE 2023) Pitot tube for? / पिटोट ट्यूब? A. Velocity B. Pressure C. Flow D. All
96. (SSC JE 2019) Hydraulic radius? / हाइड्रोलिक त्रिज्या? A. A / P B. For pipes D/4 C. Both D. None
97. (SSC JE 2021) Chezy’s formula V = C √(R S)? / शेजी सूत्र? A. Yes B. Manning C. Both D. None
98. (SSC JE 2015) Capillary rise h = ? / केशिका उदय? A. 2σ cosθ / (ρ g r) B. σ / ρ g C. Both D. None.
99. (SSC JE 2024) Weirs types? / वीयर प्रकार? A. Sharp crest, broad B. Submerged C. Both D. None
100. (SSC JE 2018) Drag force F_d = ½ ρ V² C_d A? / ड्रैग बल? A. Yes B. Lift C. Both D. None
1. (SSC JE 2024 Paper 1, Jun 5 Shift 1) What is the angle of repose for a cohesionless soil? / मिट्टी के लिए स्थिर कोण क्या है? A. 30° B. 45° C. 60° D. 90°
Solution: A. 30°. The angle of repose is the maximum angle at which a cohesionless soil remains stable, typically 30° for loose sand.
2. (SSC JE 2022 Paper 1, Nov 15 Shift 1) The degree of saturation S is given by? / संतृप्ति की डिग्री S क्या है? A. S = e/w B. S = wG/e C. S = Vw/Vv D. S = 1 – e
Solution: C. S = Vw/Vv. Saturation is the ratio of volume of water to volume of voids.
3. (SSC JE 2019 Paper 1, Dec 11) The unconfined compression strength test is for? / अनकंफाइंड संपीड़न शक्ति परीक्षण किसके लिए है? A. Cohesive soils B. Cohesionless soils C. Rocks D. Concrete
Solution: A. Cohesive soils. Used for saturated cohesive soils like clay to find qu=2cu.
4. (SSC JE 2024 Paper 1, Jun 6 Shift 1) The void ratio (e) is related to porosity (n) by? / शून्य अनुपात (e) छिद्रता (n) से कैसे संबंधित है? A. e = n/(1-n) B. e = n(1-n) C. e = 1/n D. e = 1-n
Solution: A. e = n/(1-n). Derived from n = e/(1+e).
5. (SSC JE 2017 Paper 1, Jan 24 Shift 1) The coefficient of uniformity (Cu) for a soil is? / मिट्टी के लिए एकरूपता गुणांक (Cu) क्या है? A. D60/D10 B. D30/D10 C. D60/D30 D. D10/D60
Solution: A. D60/D10. Cu measures grain size distribution uniformity.
6. (SSC JE 2016 Paper 1, Mar 1 Shift 1) The liquidity index of a clay soil is 0.4. If the plastic limit is 25%, what is the water content? / एक मिट्टी की तरलता सूचकांक 0.4 है। यदि प्लास्टिक सीमा 25% है, तो जल सामग्री क्या है? A. 30% B. 35% C. 40% D. 45%
Solution: B. 35%. LI = (w – PL)/(LL – PL) = 0.4; assuming LL=50%, w=35%.
7. (SSC JE 2023 Paper 1, Oct 10 Shift 1) Permeability of soil is given by Darcy’s law. For k=10^{-4} cm/s, hydraulic gradient i=0.5, discharge velocity? / मिट्टी की पारगम्यता डारसी के नियम से। k=10^{-4} cm/s, i=0.5 के लिए डिस्चार्ज वेग? A. 5 × 10^{-5} cm/s B. 10^{-4} cm/s C. 2 × 10^{-4} cm/s D. 5 × 10^{-4} cm/s
Solution: A. v = k i = 5 × 10^{-5} cm/s.
8. (SSC JE 2017 Paper 1, Jan 22 Shift 1) The bearing capacity using Terzaghi’s equation for c=0, N_q=10, N_γ=5, γ=18 kN/m³, D=1m, B=2m? / टेरजागी समीकरण से वहन क्षमता, c=0 के लिए? A. 180 kPa B. 270 kPa C. 360 kPa D. 90 kPa
Solution: B. q_u = γ D N_q + 0.5 γ B N_γ = 180 + 90 = 270 kPa.
9. (SSC JE 2016 Paper 1, Mar 1 Shift 2) Consolidation settlement for clay H=4m, Cc=0.3, e0=1.0, Δσ=100 kPa, σ’0=50 kPa? / परिपक्वता निपटान? A. 0.2 m B. 0.415 m C. 0.6 m D. 0.8 m
Solution: B. S = (Cc H / (1+e0)) log((σ’0 + Δσ)/σ’0) ≈ 0.415 m.
10. (SSC JE 2019 Paper 1, Oct 29) Shear strength τ = c + σ tanφ. For c=10 kPa, φ=25°, σ=50 kPa? / कतरनी शक्ति? A. 23.3 kPa B. 33.3 kPa C. 40 kPa D. 50 kPa
Solution: B. τ = 10 + 50 tan25° = 33.3 kPa.
11. (SSC JE 2020 Paper 1, Oct 23 Shift 1) Atterberg limits: LL=50%, PL=20%, plasticity index? / प्लास्टिसिटी सूचकांक? A. 20% B. 30% C. 40% D. 50%
Solution: B. PI = LL – PL = 30%.
12. (SSC JE 2018 Paper 1, Sep 23 Shift 1) Quick sand condition occurs when? / क्विकसैंड स्थिति कब? A. i > i_cr B. Hydraulic gradient > critical C. Upward seepage D. All of above
Solution: D. All of above. Effective stress becomes zero.
13. (SSC JE 2021 Paper 1, Mar 24 Shift 1) For clay, undrained shear strength cu from? / मिट्टी के लिए अपरदिशी कतरनी शक्ति? A. Vane shear test B. Triaxial test C. SPT D. CPT
Solution: A. Vane shear test directly gives cu.
14. (SSC JE 2015) The specific gravity G for soil solids? / मिट्टी ठोसों का विशिष्ट गुरुत्व? A. 2.65-2.7 B. 1.0 C. 2.0 D. 3.0
Solution: A. Typical for soils 2.65.
15. (SSC JE 2022) Compaction maximum at OMC? / संपीड़न अधिकतम OMC पर? A. Yes, dry of OMC low B. Wet of OMC low C. Both sides equal D. None
Solution: A. Yes, peak at OMC.
16. (SSC JE 2014) Effective stress σ’ = σ – u? / प्रभावी प्रतिबल? A. Yes B. σ + u C. σ / u D. None
Solution: A. Terzaghi’s principle.
17. (SSC JE 2023) Coefficient of curvature Cc = (D30)^2 / (D10 D60)? / वक्रता गुणांक? A. Yes B. D60/D10 C. D10/D30 D. None
Solution: A. Yes, for well-graded soil Cc=1-3.
RCC (Q18-34)
18. (SSC JE 2023 Paper 1, Oct 9 Shift 1) Modular ratio for M20 grade concrete? / M20 के लिए मॉड्यूलर अनुपात? A. 10 B. 13.33 C. 15 D. 18
Solution: B. m = 280/(3σ_cbc) = 280/(3*7) = 13.33.
19. (SSC JE 2024 Paper 1, Jun 6 Shift 3) Minimum clear cover for RCC beams per IS 456? / आरसीसी बीम के लिए न्यूनतम कवर? A. 15 mm B. 20 mm C. 25 mm D. 30 mm
Solution: C. 25 mm for mild exposure.
20. (SSC JE 2016 Paper 1, Mar 1 Shift 1) Balanced section in RCC where? / संतुलित अनुभाग? A. Steel yields first B. Concrete crushes first C. Both fail simultaneously D. Neither
Solution: C. ε_c = 0.0035 and ε_st = fy/Es simultaneously.
21. (SSC JE 2023 Paper 2, Dec 4) Partial safety factor for concrete in LSM? / LSM में कंक्रीट के लिए γ? A. 1.5 B. 1.15 C. 1.2 D. 1.0
Solution: A. 1.5 for bending/compression.
22. (SSC JE 2019 Paper 2, Oct 28) Span-to-depth ratio for cantilever beams? / कैंटिलीवर के लिए l/d? A. 7 B. 12 C. 20 D. 26
Solution: A. Basic 7 per IS 456.
23. (SSC JE 2021 Paper 1, Mar 24 Shift 1) Development length Ld = ? / विकास लंबाई? A. 47 φ / 4 τ_bd B. φ σ_s / 4 τ_bd C. Both D. None
Solution: C. IS 456 formula.
24. (SSC JE 2018 Paper 1, Sep 25 Shift 1) For M25, w/c ratio? / M25 के लिए जल–सीमेंट अनुपात? A. 0.3 B. 0.4 C. 0.5 D. 0.6
Solution: B. ≈0.4 for strength.
25. (SSC JE 2020 Paper 1, Mar 22 Shift 1) Minimum eccentricity for short column? / छोटे स्तंभ के लिए e_min? A. L/500 + D/30 B. L/400 + D/20 C. 20 mm D. None
Solution: A. IS 456 Cl 25.4.
26. (SSC JE 2017) Xu,max / d for Fe415? / Fe415 के लिए xu,max/d? A. 0.48 B. 0.53 C. 0.46 D. 0.50
Solution: A. 0.48.
27. (SSC JE 2022) Ast for singly reinforced beam? / एकल सुदृढ़ित बीम के लिए Ast? A. From Mu = 0.87 fy Ast d (1 – Ast fy / (b d fck)) B. Ast = Mu / (0.87 fy d) C. Approximate D. All
Solution: A. Limit state formula.
28. (SSC JE 2015) Slump test for workability? / कार्यक्षमता के लिए स्लंप परीक्षण? A. Yes B. Compaction factor C. Vee-bee D. All
Solution: A. Primarily for concrete.
29. (SSC JE 2023) Torsion in RCC per IS 456? / RCC में टॉर्शन? A. Equivalent shear B. Longitudinal steel C. Both D. None
Solution: C. Cl 41.3.
30. (SSC JE 2014) For M20, fck=20 MPa? / M20, fck? A. 20 B. 15 C. 25 D. 30
Solution: A. Characteristic strength.
31. (SSC JE 2019) Deflection control l/d ratio? / विक्षेप नियंत्रण l/d? A. Basic for simply supported 20 B. Modified by factors C. Both D. None
Solution: C. IS 456 Annex B.
32. (SSC JE 2021) Shear reinforcement if τ_v > τ_c? / यदि τ_v > τ_c तो? A. Provide stirrups B. Minimum C. Both D. None
Solution: A. As per Cl 40.
33. (SSC JE 2016) Bond stress τ_bd for M20 plain bars? / M20 के लिए τ_bd? A. 1.2 MPa B. 1.4 C. 1.0 D. 0.8
Solution: A. 1.2 N/mm².
34. (SSC JE 2024) Durability cover for severe exposure? / गंभीर प्रदर्शन के लिए कवर? A. 50 mm B. 40 mm C. 30 mm D. 20 mm
Solution: A. Table 16 IS 456.
Highway Engineering (Q35-51)
35. (SSC JE 2019 Paper 1, Oct 29) Camber for WBM roads? / WBM के लिए कैंबर? A. 1 in 36 B. 1 in 24 C. 1 in 60 D. 1 in 48
Solution: A. 1 in 36 standard.
36. (SSC JE 2017 Paper 1, Jan 23 Shift 1) Extra widening for two-lane highway? / दो लेन के लिए अतिरिक्त चौड़ीकरण? A. 0.6 m B. 1.2 m C. 1.5 m D. 2.0 m
Solution: A. 0.6 m typical.
37. (SSC JE 2022 Paper 1, Nov 14 Shift 1) Ruling minimum radius based on? / शासक न्यूनतम त्रिज्या? A. Design speed B. Traffic volume C. Soil type D. Rainfall
Solution: A. R_min = V²/127(e+f).
38. (SSC JE 2020 Paper 1, Oct 23 Shift 1) CBR test for? / CBR परीक्षण? A. Subgrade strength B. Asphalt quality C. Traffic count D. Gradient
Solution: A. Subgrade soil strength.
39. (SSC JE 2023 Paper 1, Oct 11 Shift 1) Sight distance components? / दृष्टि दूरी घटक? A. OSD, ISD, SSD B. Only SSD C. Only OSD D. None
Solution: A. Overtaking, intersection, stopping.
40. (SSC JE 2016 Paper 1, Mar 1 Shift 2) Superelevation e = ? / सुपरइलिवेशन? A. V² / (225 R) B. V² / (127 R) C. Both for different units D. None
Solution: A. For kmph, e = V²/(225 R).
41. (SSC JE 2018) Transition curve for? / संक्रमण वक्र? A. Gradual superelevation B. Comfort C. Both D. None
Solution: C. Both.
42. (SSC JE 2021) Bituminous macadam camber? / बिटुमिनस मैकाडम कैंबर? A. 2% B. 2.5% C. 3% D. 5%
Solution: B. 2.5%.
43. (SSC JE 2015) Pavement layers from bottom? / पेवमेंट परतें? A. Subgrade, sub-base, base, surface B. Surface first C. Base first D. None
Solution: A. Standard layers.
44. (SSC JE 2024) For plain terrain, min radius 80 kmph? / सादा इलाका 80 kmph? A. 360 m B. 150 m C. 200 m D. 500 m
Solution: A. IRC:SP:23.
45. (SSC JE 2019) Overtaking sight distance? / ओवरटेकिंग दृष्टि दूरी? A. Longer than SSD B. Shorter C. Equal D. None
Solution: A. For safety.
46. (SSC JE 2017) Hill roads gradient ruling? / पहाड़ी सड़क ढलान? A. 1 in 20 B. 1 in 30 C. 1 in 16 D. 1 in 10
Solution: A. 5% max.
47. (SSC JE 2022) Traffic volume study by? / यातायात आयतन अध्ययन? A. Manual counts B. Automatic C. Both D. None
Solution: C. Both methods.
48. (SSC JE 2020) Flexible pavement failure? / लचीली पेवमेंट विफलता? A. Rutting, cracking B. Only cracking C. Only rutting D. None
Solution: A. Common modes.
49. (SSC JE 2014) IRC for highway design? / राजमार्ग डिजाइन IRC? A. Yes B. AASHTO C. Both D. None
Solution: A. Indian Roads Congress.
50. (SSC JE 2023) Skid resistance by? / स्किड प्रतिरोध? A. Texture B. Material C. Both D. None
Solution: C. Both.
51. (SSC JE 2016) Width of carriageway two-lane? / दो लेन कैरेजवे चौड़ाई? A. 7 m B. 3.5 m C. 5.5 m D. 10 m
Solution: A. 7 m.
Building Materials & Construction (BMC, Q52-68)
52. (SSC JE 2015 Paper 1, Oct 23 Shift 1) Soundness of cement by? / सीमेंट धरनशीलता? A. Vicat’s test B. Le Chatelier’s test C. Compressive test D. Fineness
Solution: B. Le Chatelier’s for expansion.
53. (SSC JE 2018 Paper 1, Sep 25 Shift 1) Initial setting time OPC? / OPC प्रारंभिक सेटिंग? A. 30 min B. 60 min C. 10 min D. 45 min
Solution: A. ≥30 min IS 4031.
54. (SSC JE 2020 Paper 1, Mar 22 Shift 1) Bulking of sand max at? / रेत बल्किंग अधिकतम? A. 5-6% water B. 10-12% C. 2-3% D. 15%
Solution: A. 5-6% moisture.
55. (SSC JE 2017 Paper 1, Jan 22 Shift 1) Standard brick size? / ईंट मानक आकार? A. 19×9×9 cm B. 20×10×10 cm C. 19×9×4.5 cm D. All
Solution: A. Conventional.
56. (SSC JE 2022 Paper 1, Nov 16 Shift 1) First class brick strength? / प्रथम श्रेणी ईंट शक्ति? A. 10.5 N/mm² B. 7 N/mm² C. 3.5 N/mm² D. 20 N/mm²
Solution: A. ≥10.5 MPa.
57. (SSC JE 2019) Bricks burnt in? / ईंटें जलाई जातीं? A. Kiln B. Oven C. Furnace D. Boiler
Solution: A. Hoffman kiln.
58. (SSC JE 2023) Water-cement ratio M25? / M25 w/c? A. 0.4 B. 0.45 C. 0.5 D. 0.35
Solution: A. 0.4.
59. (SSC JE 2016) Aggregates fineness modulus? / एग्रीगेट फाइननेस मॉड्यूलस? A. 2.2-3.0 coarse B. 1.0-2.0 fine C. Both D. None
Solution: C. Depending on type.
60. (SSC JE 2021) Formwork removal time slab? / स्लैब फॉर्मवर्क हटाना? A. 14 days B. 7 days C. 21 days D. 3 days
Solution: A. IS 456.
61. (SSC JE 2014) Timber seasoning? / लकड़ी सीजनिंग? A. Natural/air B. Kiln C. Both D. None
Solution: C. Methods.
62. (SSC JE 2024) Paint types? / पेंट प्रकार? A. Oil, emulsion B. Distemper C. Both D. None
Solution: C. Common.
63. (SSC JE 2018) Compressive strength OPC 53? / OPC 53 संपीड़न शक्ति? A. 53 MPa (28 days) B. 43 MPa C. 33 MPa D. 23 MPa
Solution: A. Grade at 28 days.
64. (SSC JE 2020) Damp proof course material? / डैम्प प्रूफ कोर्स? A. Bitumen B. Cement C. Both D. None
Solution: C. Options.
65. (SSC JE 2015) Roof types flat? / फ्लैट छत प्रकार? A. RCC slab B. Timber C. Both D. None
Solution: A. Common.
66. (SSC JE 2022) Doors standard size? / दरवाजा मानक आकार? A. 2.1×0.9 m B. 2.0×1.0 m C. Both D. None
Solution: A. IS standard.
67. (SSC JE 2017) Flooring types? / फ्लोरिंग प्रकार? A. Tiles, marble B. Cement concrete C. Both D. None
Solution: C. Various.
68. (SSC JE 2019) Ventilation natural? / प्राकृतिक वेंटिलेशन? A. Windows, doors B. Fans C. Both D. None
Solution: A. Openings.
Strength of Materials (SOM, Q69-85)
69. (SSC JE 2016 Paper 1, Mar 1 Shift 1) Poisson’s ratio for concrete? / कंक्रीट पॉइसन अनुपात? A. 0.1 B. 0.3 C. 0.5 D. 0.2
Solution: A. 0.1 typical.
70. (SSC JE 2019 Paper 1, Oct 29) Max BM in simply supported beam? / सरल समर्थित अधिकतम BM? A. Mid-span B. Supports C. Quarter D. End
Solution: A. For UDL.
71. (SSC JE 2023 Paper 1, Oct 10 Shift 1) Shear stress max at? / शीयर तनाव अधिकतम? A. Neutral axis B. Top fiber C. Bottom D. Mid-depth
Solution: A. τ_max at NA.
72. (SSC JE 2018 Paper 1, Sep 23 Shift 2) Strain energy U = ? / स्ट्रेन ऊर्जा? A. P²L / (2AE) B. PL / AE C. (1/2) PL D. P² / AE
Solution: A. Axial load.
73. (SSC JE 2021 Paper 1, Mar 24 Shift 1) Bending equation M/I = σ/y = E/R? / मोड़ समीकरण? A. Yes B. σ = M y / I C. Both D. None
Solution: C. Euler-Bernoulli.
74. (SSC JE 2017 Paper 1, Jan 23 Shift 1) Stress in thin cylinder hoop? / पतली सिलेंडर हूप तनाव? A. pd / 2t B. pd / 4t C. pd / t D. p d / 3t
Solution: A. Hoop stress.
75. (SSC JE 2022 Paper 1, Nov 15 Shift 1) Euler buckling P_cr = ? / यूलर बकलिंग? A. π² EI / L² B. π EI / L C. 4 π² EI / L² D. None
Solution: A. For pinned ends.
76. (SSC JE 2020) Cantilever max BM at? / कैंटिलीवर अधिकतम BM? A. Fixed end B. Free end C. Mid D. None
Solution: A. Fixed support.
77. (SSC JE 2016) Thermal stress = α E ΔT? / तापीय तनाव? A. Yes B. α ΔT C. E ΔT D. None
Solution: A. Constrained.
78. (SSC JE 2023) Torsion τ = T r / J? / टॉर्शन? A. Yes B. T / r J C. Both D. None
Solution: A. Shaft.
79. (SSC JE 2019) Principal stress in 2D? / मुख्य तनाव 2D? A. (σx + σy)/2 ± √[ ] B. σx, σy C. τxy D. None
Solution: A. Mohr’s circle.
80. (SSC JE 2021) Deflection δ = PL³ / (3EI) cantilever? / कैंटिलीवर विक्षेप? A. Yes B. PL³ / (48 EI) C. For simply D. None
Solution: A. End load.
81. (SSC JE 2015) Hooke’s law σ = E ε? / हुक का नियम? A. Yes B. σ / E C. Both D. None
Solution: A. Elastic.
82. (SSC JE 2024) Fatigue failure? / थकान विफलता? A. Cyclic loading B. Static C. Both D. None
Solution: A. Repeated.
83. (SSC JE 2018) Resilience modulus? / लचीलापन मॉड्यूलस? A. U / volume B. σ / ε C. Both D. None
Solution: A. Proof resilience.
84. (SSC JE 2020) Columns short if slenderness < ? / छोटे स्तंभ यदि स्लेंडरनेस < ? A. 12 B. 32 C. 80 D. 120
Solution: A. For steel.
85. (SSC JE 2017) Impact load factor? / प्रभाव भार कारक? A. >1 B. =1 C. <1 D. None
Solution: A. Dynamic.
Fluid Mechanics (FM, Q86-100)
86. (SSC JE 2017 Paper 1, Jan 23 Shift 1) Continuity equation? / निरंतरता समीकरण? A. A1 V1 = A2 V2 B. P + ρgh + ½ρV² = const C. Both D. None
Solution: A. Mass conservation.
87. (SSC JE 2014 Paper 1, Sep 23 Shift 1) Viscosity water 20°C? / 20°C पानी चिपचिपाहट? A. 1 cP B. 0.01 poise C. Both D. 10 poise
Solution: C. 1 cP = 0.01 poise.
88. (SSC JE 2023 Paper 1, Oct 11 Shift 1) Venturimeter pressure diff max at? / वेंचुरिमीटर दाब अंतर? A. Throat B. Inlet C. Outlet D. Diverging
Solution: A. Min pressure at throat.
89. (SSC JE 2017 Paper 1, Jan 24 Shift 1) Bernoulli based on? / बर्नौली आधारित? A. Energy conservation B. Mass C. Momentum D. None
Solution: A. Along streamline.
90. (SSC JE 2024 Paper 1, Jun 7 Shift 1) Pressure in static fluid? / स्थिर द्रव दाब? A. ρ g h B. Depth only C. Both D. Velocity
Solution: C. P = ρ g h.
91. (SSC JE 2018 Paper 1, Sep 23 Shift 1) Specific gravity water? / जल विशिष्ट गुरुत्व? A. 1.0 B. 0.98 C. 1.02 D. 0.8
Solution: A. At 4°C.
92. (SSC JE 2022 Paper 1, Nov 14 Shift 1) Reynolds number laminar < ? / रेनॉल्ड्स संख्या लैमिनार < ? A. 2000 B. 4000 C. 5000 D. 10000
Solution: A. For pipes.
93. (SSC JE 2020) Orifice meter? / ओरिफिस मीटर? A. Flow measurement B. Pressure C. Both D. None
Solution: A. Differential pressure.
94. (SSC JE 2016) Buoyancy Archimedes? / उछाल आर्किमिडीज? A. Weight displaced fluid B. Total weight C. Both D. None
Solution: A. Principle.
95. (SSC JE 2023) Pitot tube for? / पिटोट ट्यूब? A. Velocity B. Pressure C. Flow D. All
Solution: A. Stagnation pressure to velocity.
96. (SSC JE 2019) Hydraulic radius? / हाइड्रोलिक त्रिज्या? A. A / P B. For pipes D/4 C. Both D. None
Solution: C. Wet perimeter.
97. (SSC JE 2021) Chezy’s formula V = C √(R S)? / शेजी सूत्र? A. Yes B. Manning C. Both D. None
Solution: A. Open channel.
98. (SSC JE 2015) Capillary rise h = ? / केशिका उदय? A. 2σ cosθ / (ρ g r) B. σ / ρ g C. Both D. None
Solution: A. Jurin’s law.
99. (SSC JE 2024) Weirs types? / वीयर प्रकार? A. Sharp crest, broad B. Submerged C. Both D. None
Solution: C. Flow measurement.
100. (SSC JE 2018) Drag force F_d = ½ ρ V² C_d A? / ड्रैग बल? A. Yes B. Lift C. Both D. None
Solution: A. Fluid dynamics.
