1. What is the maximum imprisonment term for individuals found guilty of corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2059?
A. 5 years
B. 10 years
C. 15 years
D. 20 years

2. How many fundamental rights are there in Part 3 of the Constitution of Nepal?
A. 24
B. 28
C. 31
D. 33

3. Which process is prioritized to ensure transparency in public procurement?
A. Direct purchase
B. Competitive bidding
C. Direct Negotiation
D. Contingent purchage

4. If the RL at station A is 600 m, the back sight reading at the point A is 2 m and fore sight reading at the point B is 3 m, Find the RL of station B.
A. 602 m
B. 603 m
C. 599 m
D. 605 m

5. Overturning of vehicles on a curve can be avoided by using …….
A. Transition curve
B. Vertical curve
C. Compound curve
D. Reverse curve

6. Plotting of inaccessible points on a plane table, is done by…
A. Traversing
B. Radiation
C. Intersection
D. None of the above

7. The method used to determine the elevations of points that are far apart is:
A. Precise levelling
B. Fly Levelling
C. Profile levelling
D. Reciprocle Levelling

8. A contour interval is …….
A. indirectly proportional to the scale of the map
B. Largely for accurate work
C. Directly proportional to the flatness of ground
D. Larger if the time available

9. Bitumen is generally obtained from …….
A. Synthetic material
B. Organic material
C. Petroleum product
D. Coal

10. A good quality cement, if it has more of …….
A. Tri-calcium silicate
B. Di-calcium silicate
C. Tri-calcium aluminate
D. Free lime

11. The commonly used thinner in distampers:
A. Oblive oil
B. Naphtha
C. Turpentine
D. Water

12. Slate and marble belong to …….
A. Sedimentary rocks
B. Igneous rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. None of the above

13. The frog of a brick is normally made on its……
A. Longer face
B. Shorter face
C. Bottom face
D. Top face

14. When a rectangular beam is loaded transversely, the maximum compressive stress develops on ……
A. Every cross-section
B. Bottom fibre
C. Top fibre
D. Neutral axis

15. At the point of application of a concentrated load on a beam, there is ……
A. Sudden change of slope of BM
B. Maximum bending moment
C. Point of contra-flexure
D. Maximum deflection

16. The effective length of a column with both ends fixed is:
A. L
B. 0.5L
C. 0.7L
D. 2L

17. The pressure in pipe flow is normally ……
A. Less than atmospheric pressure
B. Equal to atmospheric pressure
C. More than atmospheric pressure
D. None of the above

18. In flow, the liquid particles may possess ……….
A. Potential energy
B. Kinetic energy
C. Pressure energy
D. All of the above

19. The discharge formula Q = Cd√2gh × A is used for rectangular:
A. Small orifices only
B. Large orifices only
C. Small and large orifices only
D. For all types of orifice

20. A wall constructed to retain the earth from slippage on the hill side of the roadway is called……
A. Breast wall
B. Retaining wall
C. Parapet wall
D. Wing wall

21. Which factor does NOT affect soil compaction?
A. Water content
B. Compaction energy
C. Soil type
D. Specific gravity of soil solids

22. The bearing capacity of soil depends upon ……
A. Size of particles
B. Shape of particles
C. Cohesive properties of particles
D. All of the above

23. Distribution of shear intensity over a rectangular section of a beam, follows:
A. A parabolic curve
B. An elliptical curve
C. A circular curve
D. A straight line

24. The percentage of steel reinforcement is highest in:
A. Under-reinforced sections
B. Over-reinforced sections
C. Balanced sections
D. None of the above

25. As per IS:456, minimum diameter of reinforcement in a column shall NOT be less than ……
A. 12
B. 16
C. 18
D. 20

26. The process of keeping concrete moist to allow continued hydration is called ……..
A. Finishing
B. Curing
C. Setting
D. Hardening

27. Bearing capacity of a soil depends on ……..
A. Grain size of soil
B. Load intensity
C. Depends on the load
D. Rate of loading

28. The process of making the background rough, before plastering is ……
A. Dubbing
B. Hacking
C. Blistering
D. Peeling

29. The temporary casing is known as the
A. Support
B. Built up
C. Formwork
D. Casing

30. Landfill leachate refers to
A. Methane gas produced in landfills
B. Liquid that percolates through waste in a landfill
C. Solid waste compacted in layers
D. Cover material used in landfills

31. The openings constructed on lines of sewers or drains in order to enable men to enter or leave the sewer is known as
A. Lamp holes
B. Man holes
C. Inspection chambers
D. Street inlets

32. The water supply pipeline should be tested at a specified pressure for
A. One hour
B. Two hours
C. Three hours
D. Four hours

33. The sewer pipes:
A. Carry sewage as gravity conduits
B. Should resist the wear and tear caused due to abrasion
C. Are designed for generating self-cleaning velocities at different discharges
D. All of the above

34. The most suitable location of a canal head work is
A. Rock stage of the river
B. Trough stage of the river
C. Boulder stage of the river
D. Delta stage of the river

35. B is the number of days of base period and D is the duty in hectare/cumec, the relationship which holds good is
A. D = 8.6 Δ/B
B. Δ = (8.64 D/B)
C. Δ = 8.6 B/D
D. B = (8.64 B/D)

36. The duty of water refers to
A. The volume of water required per hectare
B. The efficiency of water conveyance
C. The depth of water required by a crop
D. The area that can be irrigated with a unit flow of water

37. Diversion head work is constructed to
A. Lower water level in the river
B. Regulate the intake of water into the canal
C. Regulate silt entry into the canal
D. All of the above

38. Which of the following is classified as routine maintenance?
A. Resurfacing
B. Pothole patching
C. Pavement reconstruction
D. Realignment

39. In semi-grouted macadam pavement, the hoggin material is
A. Fine sand
B. Bitumen
C. Stone powder
D. Coarse aggregate

40. Deviation of the alignment of a trace cut may be permitted in areas involving
A. Dense jungles
B. Land slides
C. Sand dunes
D. None of the above

41. The formation width of a road means the width of
A. Pavement and shoulder
B. Carriage way
C. Embankment at ground level
D. Embankment at top level

42. Valuation is done for
A. Present value based on reality
B. Minimum value
C. Market value
D. None of the above

43. The quantity of the shutter of doors and windows is calculated in:
A. m
B. m²
C. m³
D. lump-sum

44. Which of the following is NOT an essential part of general specification of public works?
A. Material details
B. Work methodology
C. Illustrative sketches
D. Mode of measurement for payment

45. Scrap value is defined as:
A. The total construction cost of a building
B. The residual value of a structure after its useful life
C. The initial investment in a property
D. The tax amount on a building

46. Tender document does NOT contain
A. Tender form
B. BOQ
C. Amount of earnest money
D. Unit rate

47. The main principle of an organization is
A. Unity of command & coherency
B. Effective control at all level
C. Delegation of authority
D. All of the above

48. What does the term ‘float’ refer to in project scheduling?
A. The additional budget allocated for contingencies
B. The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project
C. The variation in resource allocation
D. The profit margin on the project

49. What does “ICAO” stand for?
A. International Civil Aeronautics Organization
B. International Civil Aviation Organization
C. International Construction and Aviation Organization
D. International Cargo and Airline Operations

50. A flexible pavement of runway consists of
A. Finishing course, surface course and base course
B. Surface course, base course and sub-base course
C. Base course, sub-base course and rough course
D. All of the above