A. equal to empty operating weight
B. equal to maximum landing weight
C. less than empty operating weight
D. equal to sum of empty operating weight and the maximum pay load
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Civil Engineering
Prepare with the latest Civil Engineering MCQs with answers and explanations for exams, interviews, and job tests. Our question bank covers key topics including surveying, building materials, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and construction management. These Civil Engineering multiple-choice questions are designed for students, competitive exam aspirants, and professionals preparing for NTS, PPSC, FPSC, PEC exams, university entry tests, and recruitment assessments. Strengthen your knowledge and problem-solving skills with our updated and comprehensive Civil Engineering MCQs.
12. The cruising speed of the aircraft is 500 kmph. If there is a head wind of 50 kmph, then the air speed and ground speed of the aircraft respectively will be_________________?
A. 450 kmph and 500 kmph
B. 500 kmph and 450 kmph
C. 450 kmph and 450 kmph
D. 500 kmph and 500 kmph
✅ The correct answer is option A.
13. The centre to centre spacing of heliport lighting along the periphery of landing and take off area should be______________?
A. 2.5 m
B. 5.0 m
C. 7.5 m
D. 10.0 m
✅ The correct answer is option C.
14. Intrinisic equation of catenary is given by____________________?
A. S = C tan q>
B. S = C cos cp
C. S = C sin cp
D. S = C cot
✅ The correct answer is option A.
15. Which of the following is an example of failure in flexible pavements ?
A. Alligator cracking
B. Mud pumping
C. Warping cracks
D. Shrinkage cracks
✅ The correct answer is option A.
16. For supersonic transport aircraft, the minimum turning radius of taxiway is________________?
A. 60 m
B. 120 m
C. 180 m
D. 240 m
✅ The correct answer is option C.
17. A rigid body is in a stable equilibrium if the application of any force__________________?
A. can raise the CG of the body but can not lower it
B. tends to lower the CG of the body
C. neither raises nor lowers the CG of the body
D. none of above
✅ The correct answer is option A.
18. The total length of a runway is 1000 m. The elevation at distance 0,200 m, 400 m, 600 m, 800 m and 1000 m are 100.0 m, 99.2 m, 101.0 m, 101.8 m, 101.4 m and 101.0 m respectively. The effective gradient of runway will be______________?
A. 0.10%
B. 0.26%
C. 0.43 %
D. 0.65%
✅ The correct answer is option B.
19. If the monthly mean of average daily temperature for the hottest month of the year is 25° C and the monthly mean of the maximum daily temperature of the same month of the year is 46° C, the airport reference temperature is____________________?
A. 32°C
B. 35.5°C
C. 48°C
D. 25°C
✅ The correct answer is option C.
20. Cartesian form of the equation of catenary is_________________?
A. y = c cosh x/c
B. y = c sinh x/c
C. y = c tan x/c
D. y = c sin”1 x/c
✅ The correct answer is option A.