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For the stability of a structure against seepage pressure according to Khosla's creep theory, the critical gradient is
A Zero
B 0.25
C 0.50
D 1.00
Rankine’s theory of earth pressure assumes that the back of the wall is
A plane and smooth
B plane and rough
C vertical and smooth
D vertical and rough
Terzaghi’s theory of one dimensional consolidation assumes
A Soil is homogeneous and fully saturated
B Water and soil particles are incompressible
C Deformation of the soil, is entirely due to change in volume
D All the above
Lane's weighted creep theory assumes
A Equal weightage to horizontal and vertical creeps
B Double weightage to horizontal creep and one weightage to vertical creep
C Triple weightage to horizontal creep and one weightage to vertical creep
D Triple weightage to vertical creep and one weightage to horizontal creep
Kinetic theory of gases assumes that the collisions between the molecules are
A Perfectly elastic
B Perfectly inelastic
C Partly elastic
D Partly inelastic
Which theory assumes that people are naturally lazy and will avoid work and responsibilities if possible?
A Theory X
B Theory Y
C Theory Z
D Theory M
If B and d are the bed width and depth of a channel in meters, the combined losses due to evaporation and seepage in cumecs per kilometer length of the channel, is
A $$\frac{1}{{50}} \times {\left( {{\text{B}} + {\text{d}}} \right)^{\frac{2}{3}}}$$
B $$\frac{1}{{100}} \times {\left( {{\text{B}} + {\text{d}}} \right)^{\frac{2}{3}}}$$
C $$\frac{1}{{150}} \times {\left( {{\text{B}} + {\text{d}}} \right)^{\frac{2}{3}}}$$
D $$\frac{1}{{200}} \times {\left( {{\text{B}} + {\text{d}}} \right)^{\frac{2}{3}}}$$
Seepage through embankments in an earthen dam is controlled by
A drainage filters
B relief wells
C drain trenches
D provision of downstream berms
Seepage through foundation in an earthen dam is controlled by providing
A rock toe
B horizontal blanket
C impervious cut off
D chimney drain
The 'going concern' concept assumes that :
A The business can continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future
B The business cannot continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future
C The business is continuing to be profitable
D The business is causing concern to investors

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