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GATE2014-1-24
The following statements are related to temperature stresses developed in concrete pavement slabs with free edges (without any restraint): The temperature stresses will be zero during both day and night times if the pavement slab is considered weightless The temperature stresses will be ... slab is considered The TRUE statement(s) is(are) P only Q only P and Q only P and R only

The following statements are related to temperature stresses developed in concrete pavement slabs with free edges (without any restraint):The temperature stresses will be...

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GATE2014-1-23
The minimum value of $15$ minute peak hour factor on a section of a road is $0.10$ $0.20$ $0.25$ $0.33$

The minimum value of $15$ minute peak hour factor on a section of a road is$0.10$$0.20$$0.25$$0.33$

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GATE2014-1-22
The amount of $CO_2$ generated (in kg) while completely oxidizing one kg of $CH_4$ to the end products is _________

The amount of $CO_2$ generated (in kg) while completely oxidizing one kg of $CH_4$ to the end products is _________

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GATE2014-1-21
Some of the nontoxic metals normally found in natural water are arsenic lead and mercury calcium sodium and silver cadmium, chromium and copper iron, manganese and magnesium

Some of the nontoxic metals normally found in natural water arearsenic lead and mercurycalcium sodium and silvercadmium, chromium and copperiron, manganese and magnesium

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GATE2014-1-20
The dimension for kinematic viscosity is $\dfrac{L}{MT} \\$ $\dfrac{L}{T^2} \\$ $\dfrac{L^2}{T} \\$ $\dfrac{ML}{T}$

The dimension for kinematic viscosity is$\dfrac{L}{MT} \\$$\dfrac{L}{T^2} \\$$\dfrac{L^2}{T} \\$$\dfrac{ML}{T}$

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GATE2014-1-19
In reservoirs with an uncontrolled spillway, the peak of the plotted outflow hydrograph lies outside the plotted inflow hydrograph lies on the recession limb of the plotted inflow hydrograph lies on the peak of the inflow hydrograph is higher than the peak of the plotted inflow hydrograph

In reservoirs with an uncontrolled spillway, the peak of the plotted outflow hydrographlies outside the plotted inflow hydrographlies on the recession limb of the plotted...

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GATE2014-1-18
A conventional flow duration curve is a plot between Flow and percentage time flow is exceeded Duration of flooding and ground level elevation Duration of water supply in a city and proportion of area receiving supply exceeding this duration Flow rate and duration of time taken to empty a reservoir at that flow rate

A conventional flow duration curve is a plot betweenFlow and percentage time flow is exceededDuration of flooding and ground level elevationDuration of water supply in a ...

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GATE2014-1-17
An incompressible homogeneous fluid is flowing steadily in a variable diameter pipe having the large and small diameters as $15$ cm and $5$ cm, respectively. If the velocity at a section at the $15$ cm diameter portion of the pipe is $2.5$ m/s, the velocity of the fluid (in m/s) at a section falling in $5$ cm portion of the pipe is _______

An incompressible homogeneous fluid is flowing steadily in a variable diameter pipe having the large and small diameters as $15$ cm and $5$ cm, respectively. If the velo...

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GATE2014-1-16
A long slope is formed in a soil with shear strength parameters$: c'=0$ and $\phi=34^{\circ}$ ... of $1.5$, assuming a potential failure surface parallel to the slope, would be $45.3$ $44.7$ $12.3$ $11.3$

A long slope is formed in a soil with shear strength parameters$: c’=0$ and $\phi=34^{\circ}$. A firm stratum lies below the slope and it is assumed that the water tabl...

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GATE2014-1-15
The action of negative skin friction on the pile is to increase the ultimate load on the pile reduce the allowable load on the pile maintain the working load on the pile reduce the settlement of the pile

The action of negative skin friction on the pile is toincrease the ultimate load on the pilereduce the allowable load on the pilemaintain the working load on the pileredu...

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GATE2014-1-14
For a saturated cohesive soil, a triaxial test yields the angle of internal friction $( \phi)$ as zero. The conducted test is Consolidated Drained (CD) test Consolidated Undrained (CU) test Unconfined Compression (UC) test Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) test

For a saturated cohesive soil, a triaxial test yields the angle of internal friction $( \phi)$ as zero. The conducted test isConsolidated Drained (CD) testConsolidated Un...

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GATE2014-1-13
The degree of disturbance of the sample collected by the sampler is expressed by a term called the “area ratio”. If the outer diameter and inner diameter of the sampler are $D_o$ and $D_i$ respectively, the area ratio is given by $\dfrac{D_o^2-D_i^2}{D_i^2} \\$ $\dfrac{D_i^2-D_o^2}{D_i^2} \\$ $\dfrac{D_o^2-D_i^2}{D_o^2} \\$ $\dfrac{D_i^2-D_0^2}{D_o^2}$

The degree of disturbance of the sample collected by the sampler is expressed by a term called the “area ratio”. If the outer diameter and inner diameter of the sampl...

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GATE2014-1-12
In a beam of length $L$, four possible influence line diagram for shear force at a section located at a distance of $\dfrac{L}{4}$ from the left end support (marked as $P, Q, R,$ and $S$) are shown below. The correct influence line diagram is $P$ $Q$ $R$ $S$

In a beam of length $L$, four possible influence line diagram for shear force at a section located at a distance of $\dfrac{L}{4}$ from the left end support (marked as $P...

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GATE2014-1-11
The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid joined frame $\text{PQR}$ supported as shown in the figure is zero one two unstable

The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid joined frame $\text{PQR}$ supported as shown in the figure iszeroonetwounstable

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GATE2014-1-10
A steel section is subjected to a combination of shear and bending actions. The applied shear force is $V$ and the shear capacity of the section is $V_s$. For such a section, high shear force (as per $IS : 800 – 2007$) is defined as $V>0.6V_s$ $V>0.7V_s$ $V>0.8V_s$ $V>0.9V_s$

A steel section is subjected to a combination of shear and bending actions. The applied shear force is $V$ and the shear capacity of the section is $V_s$. For such a sect...

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GATE2014-1-9
While designing, for a steel column of $Fe250$ grade, a base plate resting on a concrete pedestal of $M20$ grade, the bearing strength of concrete (in $N/mm^2$) in limit state method of design as per $IS:456-2000$ is ________

While designing, for a steel column of $Fe250$ grade, a base plate resting on a concrete pedestal of $M20$ grade, the bearing strength of concrete (in $N/mm^2$) in limit ...

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GATE2014-1-8
The ultimate collapse load $(P)$ in terms of plastic moment $M_p$ by kinematic approach for a propped cantilever of length $L$ with $P$ acting at its mid-span as shown in the figure, would be $P=\dfrac{2M_p}{L} \\$ $P=\dfrac{4M_p}{L} \\$ $P=\dfrac{6M_p}{L}\\$ $P=\dfrac{8M_p}{L}$

The ultimate collapse load $(P)$ in terms of plastic moment $M_p$ by kinematic approach for a propped cantilever of length $L$ with $P$ acting at its mid-span as shown in...

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GATE2014-1-7
The possible location of shear centre of the channel section, shown below, is $P$ $Q$ $R$ $S$

The possible location of shear centre of the channel section, shown below, is$P$$Q$$R$$S$

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GATE2014-1-6
Match the information given in Group - I with those in Group - II. ... $P-3; \: Q-4; \: R - 2;\: S - 1$ $P-4; \: Q-3; \: R - 2;\: S - 1$

Match the information given in Group – I with those in Group – II.$\begin{array}{llll} {} & \text{Group – I} & {} & \text{Group – II} \\ P & \text{Factor to decre...

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GATE2014-1-5
With reference to the conventional Cartesian $(x,y)$ coordinate system, the vertices of a triangle have the following coordinates: $(x_1, y_1) = (1,0)$; $(x_2,y_2) = (2,2)$; and $(x_3,y_3)=(4,3)$. The area of the triangle is equal to $\dfrac{3}{2} \\$ $\dfrac{3}{4} \\$ $\dfrac{4}{5} \\$ $\dfrac{5}{2}$

With reference to the conventional Cartesian $(x,y)$ coordinate system, the vertices of a triangle have the following coordinates: $(x_1, y_1) = (1,0)$; $(x_2,y_2) = (2,2...

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GATE2014-1-4
The sum of Eigen values of the matrix, $[M]$ is where $[M] = \begin{bmatrix} 215 & 650 & 795 \\ 655 & 150 & 835 \\ 485 & 355 & 550 \end{bmatrix}$ $915$ $1355$ $1640$ $2180$

The sum of Eigen values of the matrix, $[M]$ iswhere $[M] = \begin{bmatrix} 215 & 650 & 795 \\ 655 & 150 & 835 \\ 485 & 355 & 550 \end{bmatrix}$$915$$1355$$1640$$2180$

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GATE2014-1-3
The probability density function of evaporation $E$ on any day during a year in a watershed is given by $f(E) = \begin{cases} \dfrac{1}{5} & 0 \leq E \leq 5\: \text{mm/day} \\ 0 & \text{otherwise} \end{cases}$ The probability that $E$ lies in between $2$ and $4$ mm/day in a day in the watershed is (in decimal) ____________

The probability density function of evaporation $E$ on any day during a year in a watershed is given by$f(E) = \begin{cases} \dfrac{1}{5} & 0 \leq E \leq 5\: \text{mm/day...

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GATE2014-1-2
Given the matrices $J=\begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & 4 & 2 \\ 1 & 2 & 6 \end{bmatrix}$ and $K = \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ -1 \end{bmatrix}$, the product of $K^TJK$ is _______

Given the matrices $J=\begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & 4 & 2 \\ 1 & 2 & 6 \end{bmatrix}$ and $K = \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ -1 \end{bmatrix}$, the product of $K^TJK$ is _...

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GATE2014-1-1
$\underset{x \to \infty}{\lim} \bigg( \dfrac{x+\sin x}{x} \bigg)$ equals to $- \infty$ $0$ $1$ $\infty$

$\underset{x \to \infty}{\lim} \bigg( \dfrac{x+\sin x}{x} \bigg)$ equals to$- \infty$$0$$1$$\infty$

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 65
Abhishek is elder to Savar. Savar is younger to Anshul. Which of the given conclusions is logically valid and is inferred from the above statements? Abhishek is elder to Anshul Anshul is elder to Abhishek Abhishek and Anshul are of the same age No conclusion follows

Abhishek is elder to Savar.Savar is younger to Anshul.Which of the given conclusions is logically valid and is inferred from the above statements?Abhishek is elder to Ans...

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 64
A firm is selling its product at Rs. $60$ per unit. The total cost of production is Rs. $100$ and firm is earning total profit of Rs. $500$. Later, the total cost increased by $30\%.$ By what percentage the price should be increased to maintain the same profit level. $5$ $10$ $15$ $30$

A firm is selling its product at Rs. $60$ per unit. The total cost of production is Rs. $100$ and firm is earning total profit of Rs. $500$. Later, the total cost increas...

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 63
Following table provides figures(in rupees) on annual expenditure of a firm for two years -$2010$ and $2011$ ... and Salary & wages. Salary & wages and Advertising. Power & fuel and Advertising. Raw material and research & Development.

Following table provides figures(in rupees) on annual expenditure of a firm for two years -$2010$ and $2011$.$$\begin{array}{|l|r|r|} \hline \textbf{Category} & \textbf{2...

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 62
If $\mid 4X-7 \mid =5$ then the values of $2\mid X\mid -\mid -X\mid$ is: $2, 1/3$ $1/2, 3$ $3/2,9$ $2/3,9$

If $\mid 4X-7 \mid =5$ then the values of $2\mid X\mid -\mid -X\mid$ is:$2, 1/3$$1/2, 3$$3/2,9$$2/3,9$

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 61
$X$ and $Y$ are two positive real numbers such that $2X+Y \leq 6$ and $X + 2Y \leq 8$. For which of the following values of $(X,Y)$ the function $f(X,Y)=3X + 6Y$ will give maximum value ? $\left(\dfrac{4}{3} , \dfrac{10}{3}\right) \\$ ... $\left(\dfrac{8}{3} , \dfrac{10}{3}\right) \\$ $\left(\dfrac{4}{3} , \dfrac{20}{3}\right)$

$X$ and $Y$ are two positive real numbers such that $2X+Y \leq 6$ and $X + 2Y \leq 8$. For which of the following values of $(X,Y)$ the function $f(X,Y)=3X + 6Y$ will gi...

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 60
Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the pair: $\text{Medicine: Health}$ Science: Experiment Wealth: Peace Education: Knowledge Money: Happiness

Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the pair:$\text{Medicine: Health}$Science: ExperimentWealth: PeaceEducation: KnowledgeMone...

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 59
Friendship, no matter how _________it is, has its limitations. cordial intimate secret pleasant

Friendship, no matter how _________it is, has its limitations.cordialintimatesecretpleasant

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 58
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below: $\textbf{Primeval}$ Modern Historic Primitive Antique

Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below: $\textbf{Primeval}$ModernHistoricPrimitiveAntique

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 57
$\underset{I}{\underline{\text{The professor }}} \underset{II}{\underline{\text{ ordered to }}} \underset{III}{\underline{\text{ the student to go }}} \underset{IV}{\underline{\text{ out of the class}}}$ Which of the above underlined parts of the sentence is grammatically incorrect? I II III IV

$\underset{I}{\underline{\text{The professor }}} \underset{II}{\underline{\text{ ordered to }}} \underset{III}{\underline{\text{ the student to go }}} \underset{IV}{...

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 56
A number is as much greater than $75$ as it is smaller than $117$. The number is: $91$ $93$ $89$ $96$

A number is as much greater than $75$ as it is smaller than $117$. The number is:$91$$93$$89$$96$

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 55
At a station, Storm I of $5$ hour duration with intensity $2$ cm/h resulted in a runoff of $4$ cm and Storm II of $8$ hour duration resulted in a runoff of $8.4$ cm. Assume that the $\phi$ – index is the same for the both the storms. The intensity of storm II (in cm/h) is $2.00$ $1.75$ $1.50$ $2.25$

At a station, Storm I of $5$ hour duration with intensity $2$ cm/h resulted in a runoff of $4$ cm and Storm II of $8$ hour duration resulted in a runoff of $8.4$ cm. Assu...

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 54
At a station, Storm I of $5$ hour duration with intensity $2$ cm/h resulted in a runoff of $4$ cm and Storm II of $8$ hour duration resulted in a runoff of $8.4$ cm. Assume that the $\phi$ – index is the same for the both the storms. The $\phi$ – index (in cm/h) is $1.2$ $1.0$ $1.6$ $1.4$

At a station, Storm I of $5$ hour duration with intensity $2$ cm/h resulted in a runoff of $4$ cm and Storm II of $8$ hour duration resulted in a runoff of $8.4$ cm. Assu...

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 53
A multistory building with a basement is to be constructed. The top $4$ m consists of loose silt, below which dense sand layer is present up to a great depth. Ground water table is at the surface. The foundation consists of the basement slab of $6$ ... and rigidity corrections, the immediate settlement of the dense sand layer will be $58$ mm $111$ mm $126$ mm $179$ mm

A multistory building with a basement is to be constructed. The top $4$ m consists of loose silt, below which dense sand layer is present up to a great depth. Ground wate...

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 52
A multistory building with a basement is to be constructed. The top $4$ m consists of loose silt, below which dense sand layer is present up to a great depth. Ground water table is at the surface. The foundation consists of the basement slab of $6$ m width which ... safety $=3$, the net safe bearing capacity (in $kN/m^2$) of the foundation is $610$ $320$ $983$ $693$

A multistory building with a basement is to be constructed. The top $4$ m consists of loose silt, below which dense sand layer is present up to a great depth. Ground wate...

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 51
For a portion of national highway where a descending gradient of $1$ in $25$ meets with an ascending gradient of $1$ in $20$, a valley curve needs to be designed for a vehicle travelling at $90$ kmph based on the following conditions. headlight sight ... ; and beam angle $1^{\circ}$. What is the length of valley curve (in m) based on the comfort condition? __________

For a portion of national highway where a descending gradient of $1$ in $25$ meets with an ascending gradient of $1$ in $20$, a valley curve needs to be designed for a ve...

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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 50
For a portion of national highway where a descending gradient of $1$ in $25$ meets with an ascending gradient of $1$ in $20$, a valley curve needs to be designed for a vehicle travelling at $90$ kmph based on the following conditions. headlight ... $1^{\circ}$. What is the length of valley curve (in m) based on the head light sight distance condition? ___________

For a portion of national highway where a descending gradient of $1$ in $25$ meets with an ascending gradient of $1$ in $20$, a valley curve needs to be designed for a ve...

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