220 + Interview Questions in Other Major Topics In Civil Engineering in Basic Civil Engineering Page 5 InterviewSolution

201.	In water cycle, the process can be explained in equation form as Evaporation + __________ = Precipitation(a) Infiltration(b) Ground water(c) Transpiration(d) Run-offI have been asked this question in final exam.My enquiry is from Various Cycles of Environment topic in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» Correct OPTION is (d) Run-off To elaborate: Water CYCLE has THREE components – evaporation, run-off and precipitation.Transpiration is INCLUDED in evaporation. Run-off is that part of the water which is not EVAPORATED.

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202.	The carbon cycle has how many parts?(a) 2(b) 3(c) 1(d) 4This question was addressed to me during an interview.This question is from Various Cycles of Environment topic in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» RIGHT choice is (a) 2 The best EXPLANATION: The carbon cycle naturally has 2 parts, the TERRESTRIAL (movement of carbon through terrestrial ecosystems) and the aquatic (which is related to carbon movements through marine ecosystems).

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203.	The ‘Miracle Material’ that can turn CO2 into liquid fuel is:(a) Propene(b) Copper(c) Graphene(d) PotassiumI have been asked this question in class test.My question comes from Sustainable Engineering topic in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» Correct CHOICE is (c) Graphene The explanation is: Graphene quantum DOTS can RECYCLE waste CO2 to fuel. SCIENTIST Pulickel Ajayan has shown the conversion of CO2 into ETHYLENE and ethanol using electro catalysis in lab conditions.

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204.	The number of functional components of solid waste management is:(a) 5(b) 3(c) 6(d) 4This question was addressed to me in an interview for job.Question is from Solid Waste Management in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» Correct choice is (c) 6 The EXPLANATION: The SIX functional components in order are waste generation (identification of waste), onsite HANDLING & storage (at SITE of waste), waste collection (collecting from different sources), waste transfer (LOCAL to regional site), waste processing (sorting of reusable/recyclable) and disposal (at landfills/waste to energy).

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205.	A non-structural measure in flood control management is:(a) Canalisation(b) Polders and dikes(c) Flood proofing construction(d) Retention pondsThe question was posed to me in exam.The origin of the question is Urban Engineering in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» The correct option is (c) Flood proofing construction The best I can EXPLAIN: The AIM of a non-structural flood CONTROL management is to reduce the POPULATION and PROPERTIES exposure to the floods. Use of flood proofing in construction is one of the ways.

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206.	The FAA classification of the airport is based on:(a) Function(b) Geometric design(c) Airport approach speed(d) Length of RunwayThe question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.The origin of the question is Airport Engineering topic in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» Right option is (c) AIRPORT approach SPEED To explain: The FAA or Federal Aviation Administration classifies on the basis of the aircraft approach speed, given in knots. They are ranging from category A<91 knots to category E>186 knots.

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207.	Track modulus is defined as:(a) Load/unit length of sleeper(b) Load/unit length of sleeper to produce depression in rail(c) Load/unit length of rail to produce depression in sleeper(d) Load/unit length of rail to produce unit depression/deflection in trackThis question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.Enquiry is from Railway Engineering topic in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» Right answer is (d) Load/unit length of RAIL to PRODUCE unit depression/deflection in track For EXPLANATION I would say: The track modulus defines the stiffness of track or its load bearing capacity. It is based on the elastic theory.When a load causes a deflection on the TOP of the rail, the deformation COMES on the sleeper, below the rail.

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208.	An analogous process for organic nitrogen compounds to desulphurisation in the sulphur cycle is:(a) Transnitrification(b) Denitrification(c) Deamination(d) AssimilationThe question was posed to me in class test.This interesting question is from Various Cycles of Environment topic in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» The correct answer is (c) Deamination Best EXPLANATION: Deamination is the process of removal of AMINO group from an ORGANIC molecule.The enzymes which CATALYSE this reaction are deaminases.

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209.	How many reservoirs are there in the oxygen cycle?(a) 3(b) 2(c) 5(d) 4I have been asked this question during a job interview.I'd like to ask this question from Various Cycles of Environment topic in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» Correct choice is (a) 3 Explanation: The three main RESERVOIRS are the atmosphere (air), BIOSPHERE (the global SUM of all ecosystems) and Earth’s CRUST.

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210.	When some chemical is mixed with water, _________ is formed.(a) Solution(b) Floc(c) Bubbles(d) FoamI had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.This interesting question is from Environmental Engineering topic in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» The CORRECT choice is (b) Floc To explain I WOULD say: Coagulation can be EXPLAINED by this method. Floc is the thick gelatinous precipitate which forms when chemicals (COAGULANTS) are mixed with water.

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211.	How many steps are involved in the sulphur cycle?(a) 5(b) 6(c) 10(d) 8This question was posed to me in an international level competition.This interesting question is from Various Cycles of Environment topic in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» RIGHT option is (b) 6 Easiest explanation: The STEPS are assimilative sulphate reduction, DESULPHURIZATION, oxidation of hydrogen sulphide, oxidation of elemental SULPHUR, dissimilative sulphur reduction and dissimilative sulphate reduction.

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212.	What are the main constituents of the environmental cycles?(a) Water cycle and food cycle(b) Water cycle and nutrient cycle(c) Nutrient cycle(d) Water cycle and air cycleThis question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.Question is from Environmental Engineering in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» Correct CHOICE is (b) Water cycle and nutrient cycle The best I can explain: The environmental CYCLES are NATURAL processes in which the different ELEMENTS of the ENVIRONMENT are cycled in various forms. These include the water cycle and nutrient cycle (which include Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen and Phosphorus cycles, etc.

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213.	How many types of land use patterns are there?(a) 10(b) 20(c) 15(d) 5The question was posed to me during an online exam.My question comes from Urban Engineering in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» CORRECT option is (a) 10 Explanation: The land use pattern SHOWS how the land is used for various purposes in the development of housing/commercial/industrial areas. There are widely 10 land use patterns; radio centric (a large circle with development STARTING from centre), rectilinear (2 areas crossing centre), star (open spaces in star shape), ring (areas in circle with open space in centre), linear (along topography contours), branch (with connecting areas), sheet (spread out), articulated sheet (CENTRAL and sub CLUSTERS), constellation (equal size areas nearby) and satellite (constellation around main area).

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214.	The application of __________ diagram is used to find the orientation of the runway to get the desired wind coverage.(a) Wind Butterfly(b) Wind Cycle(c) Wind Star(d) Wind RoseThis question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.This question is from Airport Engineering in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» Correct option is (d) Wind Rose The explanation is: An average date of around 5-10 YEARS of the various components of wind (INTENSITY, duration and direction) of the area is compiled to make a Wind Rose diagram. The entire area of the AIRPORT is divided into 16 equal parts at angles of 22.5o. The wind coverage in each of the SMALL QUADRANTS is then studied for the orientation of the runway.

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215.	How many types of pavement surfaces are there?(a) 4(b) 5(c) 6(d) 2The question was asked during an interview for a job.Asked question is from Highway Engineering topic in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» The correct option is (d) 2 Easiest EXPLANATION: The 2 TYPES are Portland cement concrete (PCC) and hot-mix asphalt (HMA). Weathering COURSES, BASE course is laid below these.

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216.	Which of the following does not happen when compaction is done?(a) Permeability decreases(b) Water content increases(c) Shear strength decreases(d) Compressibility decreasesThis question was posed to me during an interview.The question is from Geotechnical Engineering in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» The correct answer is (C) Shear strength decreases Easy EXPLANATION: On compaction of a soil mass, the shear strength is increased. It is tightly and firmly compacted and offers resistance to DEFORMATION and FLOW.

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217.	Porosity and void ratio are related by:(a) e = ^n⁄(1-n)(b) n = ^e⁄(1-e)(c) 1-e = n(d) ^(1+n)⁄n = e-1I have been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.This question is from Geotechnical Engineering topic in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» Right ANSWER is (a) E = ^N⁄(1-n) For explanation I WOULD say: Void ratio is e and porosity is n. ANOTHER relationship between the two is n = ^e⁄(1+e)

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218.	Water content is given by:(a) Weight of water/mass of soil(b) Mass of water/mass of solid(c) Mass of water/mass of soil(d) Mass of water/weight of solidThis question was addressed to me in semester exam.The question is from Geotechnical Engineering in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» The correct answer is (b) MASS of water/mass of solid The BEST explanation: In Geotechnical Engineering, water CONTENT is an IMPORTANT parameter for analysing the soil. It is expressed as mass of water divided by mass of solids.It is denoted by w and expressed in %.

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219.	The loss in biodiversity is not attributed to:(a) Explosion in the human population(b) Transforming earth’s surface(c) Destruction of natural habitats(d) Use of sustainable productsI had been asked this question in my homework.I need to ask this question from Biodiversity and Ecology in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» Right answer is (d) Use of sustainable products To explain: The ever-exploding increase in HUMAN POPULATION leads to the consumption of resources and exploitation of the earth’s surface. This results in the destruction of natural habitats and ecosystems. The use of sustainable ALTERNATIVES is a STEP towards conservation.

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220.	How many types of wastewater treatment plants are there based on the type of wastewater?(a) 5(b) 4(c) 2(d) 3This question was addressed to me in an interview.I would like to ask this question from Wastewater Management topic in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering
Answer» RIGHT answer is (d) 3 Explanation: There are 3 TYPES- SEWAGE, INDUSTRIAL and Agricultural.

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The carbon cycle has how many parts?(a) 2(b) 3(c) 1(d) 4This question was addressed to me during an interview.This question is from Various Cycles of Environment topic in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering

The ‘Miracle Material’ that can turn CO2 into liquid fuel is:(a) Propene(b) Copper(c) Graphene(d) PotassiumI have been asked this question in class test.My question comes from Sustainable Engineering topic in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering

The number of functional components of solid waste management is:(a) 5(b) 3(c) 6(d) 4This question was addressed to me in an interview for job.Question is from Solid Waste Management in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering

How many reservoirs are there in the oxygen cycle?(a) 3(b) 2(c) 5(d) 4I have been asked this question during a job interview.I'd like to ask this question from Various Cycles of Environment topic in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering

How many steps are involved in the sulphur cycle?(a) 5(b) 6(c) 10(d) 8This question was posed to me in an international level competition.This interesting question is from Various Cycles of Environment topic in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering

How many types of land use patterns are there?(a) 10(b) 20(c) 15(d) 5The question was posed to me during an online exam.My question comes from Urban Engineering in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering

How many types of pavement surfaces are there?(a) 4(b) 5(c) 6(d) 2The question was asked during an interview for a job.Asked question is from Highway Engineering topic in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering