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GATE2019 CE-1: 51
Consider a laminar flow in the x-direction between two infinite parallel plates (Couette flow). The lower plate is stationary and the upper plate is moving with a velocity of $1 \: cm/s$ in the x-direction. The distance between the plates is $5 \: mm$ and the dynamic viscosity ... $\dfrac {\partial p}{\partial x}$, (in $N/m^2$ per $m$, round off to $1$ decimal place) is _________

Consider a laminar flow in the x-direction between two infinite parallel plates (Couette flow). The lower plate is stationary and the upper plate is moving with a velocit...

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GATE2019 CE-1: 52
A reinforced concrete circular pile of $12 \: m$ length and $0.6 \: m$ diameter is embedded in stiff clay which has an undrained unit cohesion of $110 \: kN/m^2$. The adhesion factor is $0.5$. The Net Ultimate Pullout (uplift) Load for the pile (in $kN$, round off to $1$ decimal place) is __________

A reinforced concrete circular pile of $12 \: m$ length and $0.6 \: m$ diameter is embedded in stiff clay which has an undrained unit cohesion of $110 \: kN/m^2$. The adh...

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GATE2019 CE-1: 53
A granular soil has a saturated unit weight of $20 \:kN/m^3$ and an effective angle of shearing resistance of $30^{\circ}$. The unit weight of water is $9.81 \: kN/m^3$. A slope is to be made on this soil deposit in which the seepage occurs ... seepage condition for a factor of safety of $1.5$, the safe slope angle (in degree, round off to $1$ decimal place) would be ________

A granular soil has a saturated unit weight of $20 \:kN/m^3$ and an effective angle of shearing resistance of $30^{\circ}$. The unit weight of water is $9.81 \: kN/m^3$. ...

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GATE2019 CE-1: 54
A $3 \: m \times 3 \: m$ square precast reinforced concrete segments to be installed by pushing them through an existing railway embankment for making an underpass as shown in the figure. A reaction arrangement using precast PCC blocks placed on the ground ... the same properties that of soil, the factor of safety (round off to $1$ decimal place) against shear failure is ________

A $3 \: m \times 3 \: m$ square precast reinforced concrete segments to be installed by pushing them through an existing railway embankment for making an underpass as sho...

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GATE2019 CE-1: 55
A square footing of $ 4 \: m$ side is placed at $1 \: m$ depth in a sand deposit. The dry unit weight $( \gamma)$ of sand is $15 \: kN/m^3$. This footing has an ultimate bearing capacity of $600 \: kPa$ ... deposit. For a factor of safety of $3.0$ as per Terzaghi's theory, the safe bearing capacity (in $kPa$) of this footing would be _________

A square footing of $ 4 \: m$ side is placed at $1 \: m$ depth in a sand deposit. The dry unit weight $( \gamma)$ of sand is $15 \: kN/m^3$. This footing has an ultimate ...

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GATE Civil 2019 Set 2 | GA Question: 1
Daytime temperature in Delhi can ______ $40^{\circ}C.$ get stand reach peak

Daytime temperature in Delhi can ______ $40^{\circ}C.$getstandreachpeak

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GATE Civil 2019 Set 2 | GA Question: 2
The growth rate of ABC Motors in $2017$ was the same ________ XYZ Motors in $2016.$ as off as those of as that off as that of

The growth rate of ABC Motors in $2017$ was the same ________ XYZ Motors in $2016.$as offas those ofas that offas that of

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GATE Civil 2019 Set 2 | GA Question: 3
Suresh wanted to lay a new carpet in his new mansion with an area of $70\times 55$ sq.mts. However an area of $550$ sq. mts. had to be left out for flower pots. If the cost carpet is Rs.$50$ sq. mts. how much money (in Rs.) will be spent by Suresh for the carpet now? $Rs.1,65,000$ $Rs.1,92,500$ $Rs.2,75,000$ $Rs.1,27,500$

Suresh wanted to lay a new carpet in his new mansion with an area of $70\times 55$ sq.mts. However an area of $550$ sq. mts. had to be left out for flower pots. If the co...

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GATE Civil 2019 Set 2 | GA Question: 4
A retaining wall with measurements $30$ m $\times12$ m $ \times 6$ m was constructed with bricks of dimensions $8$ cm $\times6$ cm $ \times 6$ cm. If $60\%$ of the wall consists of bricks,the number of bricks used for the construction is _______ lakhs. $30$ $40$ $45$ $75$

A retaining wall with measurements $30$ m $\times12$ m $ \times 6$ m was constructed with bricks of dimensions $8$ cm $\times6$ cm $ \times 6$ cm. If $60\%$ of the wall ...

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GATE Civil 2019 Set 2 | GA Question: 5
Hema Das was_____ only Indian athlete to win _______ gold for India. the , many the, a an, a an , the

Hema Das was_____ only Indian athlete to win _______ gold for India. the , manythe, aan, aan , the

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GATE Civil 2019 Set 2 | GA Question: 6
Mohan, the manager, wants his four workers to work in pairs. No pair should work for more than $5$ hours. Ram and John have worked together for $5$ hours. Krishna and Amir have worked as a team for $2$ hours. Krishna does not want ... Ram. Whom should Mohan allot to work with John, if he wants all the workers to continue working? Amir Krishna Ram None of three

Mohan, the manager, wants his four workers to work in pairs. No pair should work for more than $5$ hours. Ram and John have worked together for $5$ hours. Krishna and Ami...

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GATE Civil 2019 Set 2 | GA Question: 7
Population of state $X$ increased by $x\%$ and the population of state $Y$ increased by $y\%$ from $2001$ to $2011$. Assume that $x$ is greater than $y$. Let $P$ be the ratio of the population of state $X$ to state $Y$ ... ________ $\dfrac{x}{y} \\$ $x-y \\$ $\dfrac{100(x-y)}{100+x} \\$ $\dfrac{100(x-y)}{100+y}$

Population of state $X$ increased by $x\%$ and the population of state $Y$ increased by $y\%$ from $2001$ to $2011$. Assume that $x$ is greater than $y$. Let $P$ be the ...

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GATE Civil 2019 Set 2 | GA Question: 8
The Newspaper reports that over $500$ hectares of tribal land spread across $28$ tribal settlements in Mohinitampuram forest division have already been alienated . A top forest official said, First the tribals are duped out of their ... is /are responsible for duping the tribals. forest officials landless families The Newspaper it can not be inferred who

The Newspaper reports that over $500$ hectares of tribal land spread across $28$ tribal settlements in Mohinitampuram forest division have already been “alienated”. A...

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GATE Civil 2019 Set 2 | GA Question: 9
An oil tank can be filled by pipe $X$ in $5$ hours and pipe $Y$ in $4$ hours, each pump working on its own. When the oil tank is full and the drainage hole is open, the oil is drained in $20$ hours. If initially the tank was empty and someone ... the tank to be filled? (Assume that the rate of drainage is independent of the Head) $1.50$ $2.00$ $2.50$ $4.00$

An oil tank can be filled by pipe $X$ in $5$ hours and pipe $Y$ in $4$ hours, each pump working on its own. When the oil tank is full and the drainage hole is open, the o...

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GATE Civil 2019 Set 2 | GA Question: 10
popular Hindi fiction, despite - or perhaps because of - its wide reach, often does not appear in our cinema. As ideals that viewers are meant to look up to rather identify with, Hindi film protagonists usually read books of ... value, but not popular Hindi fiction People do not look up to writers of textbook, English books or high-value literature

“popular Hindi fiction, despite – or perhaps because of – its wide reach, often does not appear in our cinema. As ideals that viewers are meant to look up to rather...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 1
Euclidean norm (length) of the vector $\begin{bmatrix} 4 & -2 & -6 \end{bmatrix}^T$ is $\sqrt{12}$ $\sqrt{24}$ $\sqrt{48}$ $\sqrt{56}$

Euclidean norm (length) of the vector $\begin{bmatrix} 4 & -2 & -6 \end{bmatrix}^T$ is$\sqrt{12}$$\sqrt{24}$$\sqrt{48}$$\sqrt{56}$

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GATE2019 CE-2: 2
The Laplace transform of $\sin h (\text{at})$ is $\dfrac{a}{s^2-a^2} \\$ $\dfrac{a}{s^2 + a^2} \\$ $\dfrac{s}{s^2-a^2} \\$ $\dfrac{s}{s^2+a^2}$

The Laplace transform of $\sin h (\text{at})$ is $\dfrac{a}{s^2-a^2} \\$$\dfrac{a}{s^2 + a^2} \\$$\dfrac{s}{s^2-a^2} \\$$\dfrac{s}{s^2+a^2}$

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GATE2019 CE-2: 3
The following inequality is true for all $x$ close to $0$. $2-\dfrac{x^2}{3} < \dfrac{x \sin x}{1- \cos x} <2$ What is the value of $\underset{x \to 0}{\lim} \dfrac{x \sin x}{1 – \cos x}$? $0$ $1/2$ $1$ $2$

The following inequality is true for all $x$ close to $0$.$$2-\dfrac{x^2}{3} < \dfrac{x \sin x}{1- \cos x} <2$$What is the value of $\underset{x \to 0}{\lim} \dfrac{x \si...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 4
What is curl of the vector field $2x^2y \textbf{i} + 5z^2 \textbf{j} – 4yz \textbf{k}$? $6z \textbf{i} + 4x \textbf{j} – 2x^2 \textbf{k}$ $6z \textbf{i} - 8xy \textbf{j} + 2x^2 y\textbf{k}$ $- 14 z \textbf{i} + 6y \textbf{j} + 2x^2 \textbf{k}$ $-14z \textbf{i} – 2x^2 \textbf{k}$

What is curl of the vector field $2x^2y \textbf{i} + 5z^2 \textbf{j} – 4yz \textbf{k}$?$6z \textbf{i} + 4x \textbf{j} – 2x^2 \textbf{k}$$6z \textbf{i} - 8xy \textbf{j...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 5
A closed thin-walled tube has thickness, $t$, mean enclosed area within the boundary of the centerline of tube’s thickness, $A_m$, and shear stress, $\tau$. Torsional moment of resistance, $T$, of the section would be $0.5 \tau A_m t$ $\tau A_m t$ $2 \tau A_m t$ $4 \tau A_m t$

A closed thin-walled tube has thickness, $t$, mean enclosed area within the boundary of the centerline of tube’s thickness, $A_m$, and shear stress, $\tau$. Torsional m...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 6
A steel column is restrained against both translation and rotation at one end and is restrained only against rotation but free to translate at the other end. Theoretical and design $(\text{IS}:800-2007)$ values, respectively, of effective length factor of the column are $1.0$ and $1.0$ $1.2$ and $1.0$ $1.2$ and $1.2$ $1.0$ and $1.2$

A steel column is restrained against both translation and rotation at one end and is restrained only against rotation but free to translate at the other end. Theoretical ...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 7
If the fineness modulus of a sample of fine aggregates is $4.3$, the mean size of the particles in the sample is between $150 \: \mu m$ and $300 \: \mu m$ $300 \: \mu m$ and $600 \: \mu m$ $1.18 \: mm$ and $2.36 \: mm$ $2.36 \: mm$ and $4.75\: mm$

If the fineness modulus of a sample of fine aggregates is $4.3$, the mean size of the particles in the sample is between$150 \: \mu m$ and $300 \: \mu m$$300 \: \mu m$ an...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 8
For a channel section subjected to a downward vertical shear force at its centroid, which one of the following represents the correct distribution of shear stress in flange and web?

For a channel section subjected to a downward vertical shear force at its centroid, which one of the following represents the correct distribution of shear stress in flan...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 9
Which one of the following options contains ONLY primary air pollutants? Hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides Hydrocarbons and ozone Ozone and peroxyacetyl nitrate Nitrogen oxides and peroxyacetyl nitrate

Which one of the following options contains ONLY primary air pollutants?Hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxidesHydrocarbons and ozoneOzone and peroxyacetyl nitrateNitrogen oxide...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 10
Analysis of a water sample revealed that the sample contains the following species. $CO_3^{2-}, Na^+, H^+, PO_4^{3-}, Al^{3+}, H_2CO_3, Cl^-, Ca^{2+}, Mg^{2+}, HCO_3^-, Fe^{2+}, OH^-$ ... $CO_3^{2-}, H^+, H_2CO_3, HCO_3^-$ $CO_3^{2-}, H_2CO_3, HCO_3^-, OH^-$ $H^+, H_2CO_3, HCO_3^-, OH^-$

Analysis of a water sample revealed that the sample contains the following species.$CO_3^{2-}, Na^+, H^+, PO_4^{3-}, Al^{3+}, H_2CO_3, Cl^-, Ca^{2+}, Mg^{2+}, HCO_3^-, Fe...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 11
Structural failures considered in the mechanistic method of bituminous pavement design are Fatigue and Rutting Fatigue and Shear Rutting and Shear Shear and Slippage

Structural failures considered in the mechanistic method of bituminous pavement design areFatigue and RuttingFatigue and ShearRutting and ShearShear and Slippage

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GATE2019 CE-2: 12
A solid sphere of radius, $r$, and made of material with density, $\rho_s$, is moving through the atmosphere (constant pressure, $p$) with a velocity, $v$. The net force ONLY due to atmospheric pressure $(F_p)$ acting on the sphere at any time, $t$, is $\pi r^2 p$ $4 \pi r^2 p$ $\dfrac{4}{3} \pi r^3 \rho_s \dfrac{dv}{dt}$ zero

A solid sphere of radius, $r$, and made of material with density, $\rho_s$, is moving through the atmosphere (constant pressure, $p$) with a velocity, $v$. The net force ...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 13
The velocity field in a flow system is given by $v=2\textbf{i}+(x+y) \textbf{j} + (xyz) \textbf{k}$. The acceleration of the fluid at $(1,1,2)$ is $2 \textbf{i}+ 10 \textbf{k}$ $4 \textbf{i}+ 12 \textbf{k}$ $ \textbf{j}+ \textbf{k}$ $4 \textbf{j}+ 10 \textbf{k}$

The velocity field in a flow system is given by $v=2\textbf{i}+(x+y) \textbf{j} + (xyz) \textbf{k}$. The acceleration of the fluid at $(1,1,2)$ is$2 \textbf{i}+ 10 \textb...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 14
An inflow hydrograph is routed through a reservoir to produce an outflow hydrograph. The peak flow of the inflow hydrograph is $P_I$ and the time of occurrence of the peak is $t_I$. The peak flow of the outflow hydrograph is $P_O$ and the time of occurrence of the peak is $t_O$. ... $P_I <P_O$ and $t_I > t_O$ $P_I >P_O$ and $t_I < t_O$ $P_I >P_O$ and $t_I > t_O$

An inflow hydrograph is routed through a reservoir to produce an outflow hydrograph. The peak flow of the inflow hydrograph is $P_I$ and the time of occurrence of the pea...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 15
An earthen dam of height $H$ is made of cohesive soil whose cohesion and unit weight arc $c$ and $\gamma$ respectively. If the factor of safety against cohesion is $F_c$, the Taylor’s stability number $(S_n)$ is $\dfrac{\gamma H}{cF_c} \\$ $\dfrac{cF_c}{\gamma H} \\$ $\dfrac{c}{F_c \gamma H} \\$ $\dfrac{F_c \gamma H}{c}$

An earthen dam of height $H$ is made of cohesive soil whose cohesion and unit weight arc $c$ and $\gamma$ respectively. If the factor of safety against cohesion is $F_c$,...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 16
The notation “SC” as per Indian Standard Soil Classification System refers to Sandy clay Silty clay Clayey silt Clayey sand

The notation “SC” as per Indian Standard Soil Classification System refers toSandy claySilty clayClayey siltClayey sand

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GATE2019 CE-2: 17
An anisotropic soil deposit has coefficient of permeability in vertical and horizontal directions as $k_z$ and $k_x$, respectively. For constructing a flow net, the horizontal dimension of the problem’s geometry is transformed by a multiplying factor of $\sqrt{\dfrac{k_z}{k_x}} \\$ $\sqrt{\dfrac{k_x}{k_z}} \\$ $\dfrac{k_x}{k_z} \\$ $\dfrac{k_z}{k_x}$

An anisotropic soil deposit has coefficient of permeability in vertical and horizontal directions as $k_z$ and $k_x$, respectively. For constructing a flow net, the horiz...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 18
The value of the function $f(x)$ is given at $n$ distinct values of $x$ and its value is to be interpolated at the point $x^*$, using all the $n$ points. The estimate is obtained first by the Lagrange polynomial, denoted by $I_L$, and then by the ... than $I_N$ $I_L$ and $I_N$ are always equal $I_L$ is always less than $I_N$ Not definite relation exists between $I_L$ and $I_N$

The value of the function $f(x)$ is given at $n$ distinct values of $x$ and its value is to be interpolated at the point $x^*$, using all the $n$ points. The estimate is ...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 19
The speed-density relationship in a mid-block section of a highway follows the Greenshield’s model. If the free flow speed is $v_f$ and the jam density is $k_j$, the maximum flow observed on this section is $v_fk_j \\$ $\dfrac{v_fk_j}{2} \\$ $\dfrac{v_fk_j}{4} \\$ $\dfrac{v_fk_j}{8}$

The speed-density relationship in a mid-block section of a highway follows the Greenshield’s model. If the free flow speed is $v_f$ and the jam density is $k_j$, the ma...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 20
The degree of static indeterminacy of the plane frame as shown in the figure is ________

The degree of static indeterminacy of the plane frame as shown in the figure is ________

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GATE2019 CE-2: 21
The characteristic compressive strength of concrete required in a project is $25 \: MPa$ and the standard deviation in the observed compressive strength expected at site is $4 \: MPa$. The average compressive strength of cubes tested at different water-cement (w/c) ... The water-cement ratio (in percent, round off to the lower integer) to be used in the mix is ______

The characteristic compressive strength of concrete required in a project is $25 \: MPa$ and the standard deviation in the observed compressive strength expected at site ...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 22
The data from a closed traverse survey PQRS (run in the clockwise direction) are given in the table $\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text{Line} & \text{Included angle (in degrees)} \\ \hline PQ & 88 \\ \hline QR & 92 \\ \hline RS & 94 \\ \hline SP & 89 \\ \hline \end{array}$ The closing error for the traverse PQRS (in degrees) is ______

The data from a closed traverse survey PQRS (run in the clockwise direction) are given in the table$$\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text{Line} & \text{Included angle (in d...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 23
A vehicle is moving on a road of grade $+4 \%$ at a speed of $20 \: m/s$. Consider the coefficient of rolling friction as $0.46$ and acceleration due to gravity as $10 \: m/s^2$. On applying brakes to reach a speed of $10 \: m/s$, the required braking distance (in m, round off to nearest integer) along the horizontal, is ______

A vehicle is moving on a road of grade $+4 \%$ at a speed of $20 \: m/s$. Consider the coefficient of rolling friction as $0.46$ and acceleration due to gravity as $10 \:...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 24
The command area of a canal grows only one crop, i.e., wheat. The base period of wheat is $120$ days and its total water requirement, $\Delta$, is $40 \: cm$. If the canal discharge is $2 \: m^3/s$, the area, in hectares, rounded off to the nearest integer, which could be irrigated (neglecting all losses) is _________

The command area of a canal grows only one crop, i.e., wheat. The base period of wheat is $120$ days and its total water requirement, $\Delta$, is $40 \: cm$. If the cana...

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GATE2019 CE-2: 25
Construction of a new building founded on a clayey soil was completed in January $2010$. In January $2014$, the average consolidation settlement of the foundation in clay was recorded as $10 \: mm$. The ultimate consolidation settlement was estimated in ... soil site, the expected consolidation settlement in January $2019$( in mm, round off to the nearest integer) will be _______

Construction of a new building founded on a clayey soil was completed in January $2010$. In January $2014$, the average consolidation settlement of the foundation in clay...

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