General Knowledge

1. The climate of Nepal can be divided into ______ categories on the basis of geography and altitude.
a. 3 b. 4 c. 6 d. 5
2. Hukka Hukki is important of festival of which community?
a. Tharu community c. Rajbanshi community
b. Kirat community d. Majhi community
3. Three level of planning include :
a. Strategic, intermediate, operational c. Top, middle, buttom
b. Headquarter, divisional, local d. None
4. Which of the following is the correct order of districts having lowest literacy rate according to census,
2021 A.D.?
a. Rautahat, Sarlahi, Mahottari, Humla c. Mahottari, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Humla
b. Rautahat, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Humla d. Rautahat, Sarlahi, Humla, Mahottari
5. Alluvial Soil is found ______
a. In the Terai region c. Inner and high Himalayan region
b. In Kathmandu valley d. all of above
6. ______ district, the Black Buck has been protected in an open space.
a. Chitwan b. Bardiya c. Kanchanpur d. Parsa
7. Prithvi Narayan Shah was died in_______
a. Devighat, Nuwakot c. Banaras, Kashi
b. Pathargatta, Rautahat d. Betia, India
8. The first elected Prime Minister after the promulgation of Constitution from Constitutional Assembly
is_____
a. Sushil Koirala c. Puspa Kamal Dahal
b. Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli d. Sher Bahadur Deuba
9. From which Prime Minister's tenure the planned development was started in Nepal _______?
a. Tanka Prasad Acharya c. Matrika Prasad Koirala
b. B.P.Koirala d. Dr. K.I. Singh
10. The first Country to sign in Agenda 21 is ______
a. UK b. China c. France d. Australia
11. Who was invented Ballpoint pen?
a. Biro Brothers b. Waterman Brothers c. Bick Brothers d. None
12. Which of the following given is/are the principles of SAARC ________?
a. Sovereign equality c. Political non – inference
b. Territorial integrity d. All of the above
13. The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2023 as the_______
a. International Year of Plant Health c. International Year of Indigenous Languages
b. International Year of Fruits and Vegetables d. International Year of Millets
14. Fundamental rights have been declared in _________
a. Part I b. Part II c. Part III d. Part IV
15. Which is not fundamental right under Constitution of Nepal ________?
a. Right to equality c. Right to information
b. right to conversion of religion d. right to social justice
16. According to constitution of Nepal, there will be _____ member judicial committee formed at local level
in the Coordination of Vice -Chair/Deputy Mayor.
a. 7 b. 5 c. 4 d. 3
17. The minimum age required for entering into gazette post of government of Nepal is;
a. 21 years b. 20 years c. 19 years d. 18 years
18. Which of the following are tools of good governance?
a. Social Audit and Separation of Power c. Right to information
b. Citizen Charter d. All of the above
19. The first step in the policy process model is typically _______
a. Policy evaluation c. Policy implementation
b. Agenda setting d. Policy formulation
20. Which are of the following is not a characteristic of management?
a. Dynamic in nature b. goal oriented c. Single man activity d. universal in nature
21. Physiological, security, social, esteem and self actualization (5 levels) are
a. Maslow's hierarchy of needs motivation theory c. Herzberg motivation-hygiene theory
b. Mac Gregor's theory X and Y d. Job design theory
22. Planning Commission of Nepal is a/an ________
a. It is a Ministry c. It is a Government body
b. it is an Advisory body d. it is an autonomous Corporation
23. A budget in which revenue is equal to expenditure is______
a. Surplus budget b. Balanced budget c. Deficit budget d. None of above
24. On which date was Sudurpashchim Province declared a literate province?
a. 10 Asar 2082 b. 11 Asar 2082 c. 12 Asar 2082 d. 13 Asar 2082
25. On which date was the Federal Civil Service Bill passed by the House of Representatives?
a. 12 Asar 2082 b. 13 Asar 2082 c. 14 Asar 2082 d. 15 Asar 2082
General Ability Test
26. Complete the series abca _ bcaab _ ca _ bbc _ a
a. ccaa b. bbaa c. abac d. abba
27. Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence.
1. Elephant 2. Cat 3. Mosquito 4. Tiger 5. Whale
a. 5, 3, 1, 2, 4 b. 3, 2, 4, 1, 5 c. 1, 3, 5, 4, 2 d. 2, 5, 1, 4, 3
28. If Architect: Building :: Sculptor : ?
a. Museum b. Stone c. Chisel d. Statue
29. In a certain code language ‘ROUTINE’ is written as 'VMRGFLI'. How will 'CRUELTY' be written in
that code language?
a. UPVCZLR b. VPCVZRL c. CVCPZRL d. VCPCZLR
30. Choose out the odd one.
a. Lion b. Bear c. Cheetah d. Leopard
31. Six girls are sitting in a circle facing to the centre of the circle. They are Priya, Neha, Rashmi, Sonali,
Tina, and Veera. Tina is not between Neha and Sonali but some other one. Priya is next to the left of
Veera. Rashmi is 4th to the Right of Priya. What is the position of Tina?
a. Just next to the right of Neha c. Between Neha and Rashmi
b. Second to the left of Priya d. To the immediate right of Veera
32. One morning after sunrise, Suresh was standing facing a pole. The shadow of the pole fell exactly to his
right. To which direction was he facing?
a. East b. West c. South d. Data is inadequate
33. Statements: Quality has a price tag. India is allocating lots of funds to education.
Conclusions:
Quality of education in India would improve soon.
Funding alone can enhance quality of education.
a. Only conclusion I follows c. Either I or II follows
b. Only conclusion II follows d. Neither I nor II follows
34. Complete the number series 1, 2, 3, 10, ?, 9802
a. 99 b. 199 c. 299 d. 999
35. If 43:1::53:?
a. 121 b. 5 c. 8 d. 10
36. Odd one out 445, 221, 109, 46, 25, 11, 4
a. 221 b. 109 c. 46 d. 25
37. The average age of 8 men is increased by years when two of them whose ages are 21 years and 23 years
are replaced by two new men. The average age of the two new men is :
 a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 50
38. A person incurs a loss of 5% be selling a watch for Rs. 1140. At what price should the watch be sold to
earn 5% profit.
a. Rs. 1200 b. Rs. 1230 c. Rs. 1260 d. Rs. 1290
39. 25% of 25% Is Equal To
a. 0.0625 b. 0.0210 c. 0.03145 d. 0.3210
40. The salaries of A, B, and C are in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3. The salary of B and C together is Rs. 6000. By
what percent is the salary of C more than that of A?
a. 100 % b. 200% c. 300% d. 600%
41. A, B, C together can do a piece of work in 10 days. All the three started working at it together and after
4 days, A left. Then, B and C together completed the work in 10 more days. In how many days can
complete a work alone?
a. 25 b. 24 c. 23 d. 21
42. The following pie-charts show the distribution of students of graduate and post-graduate levels in seven
different institutes in a town.
Distribution of students at graduate and post-graduate levels in seven institutes:

What is the ratio between the number of students studying at post-graduate and graduate levels
respectively from institute S?
a. 14 : 19 b. 19 : 21 c. 17 : 21 d. 19 : 14
43. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by
the five Problem Figures.
Problem Figures: Answer Figures:

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
44. Select a suitable figure from the Answer Figures that would replace the question mark (?).
Problem Figures: Answer Figures:

(A) (B) (C) (D) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
45. Choose the figure which is different from the rest.

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
46. Select a suitable figure from the four alternatives that would complete the figure matrix.
 a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
47. Count the number of triangles and squares in the given figure.

a. 36 triangles, 7 squares c. 40 triangles, 7 squares

b. 38 triangles, 9 squares d. 42 triangles, 9 squares
48. Choose the correct mirror image of the given figure (X) from amongst the four alternatives.

(X) (1) (2) (3) (4)

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
49. The six faces of a dice have been marked with alphabets A, B, C, D, E and F respectively. This dice is
rolled down three times. The three positions are shown as:

Find the alphabet opposite A.

a. C b. D c. E d. F
50. The diagram given below represents those students who play Cricket, Football and Kabaddi.

Study the diagram and identify the students who play all the three games.
a. P + Q + R b. V + T c. S + T + V d. S
Technical
51. The normal component of a force inclined through θ° is obtained by multiplying the force by
a. sin θ b. cos θ c. tan θ d. sin θ cos θ
52. If the depth is kept constant for a beam of uniform strength, then its width will vary in proportional to:
(Where, M=Bending Moment)
a. M b. √M c. M² d. M³
53. The property of a material by which it can be drawn to a smaller section, due to tension is called
a. plasticity b. ductility c. elasticity d. malleability
54. In the case of uniaxial tension, the angle between the plane carrying maximum shear stress and direction
of tensile force will be
a. 90° b. 0° c. 45° d. 60°
55. The ratio of stiffness of a member when far end is hinged to that of the member with far end is fixed is
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3/4 d. 4/3
56. To avoid large centering error with very short legs, observations are generally made
a. To chain pins b. By using optical system for centring theodolite
c. To a target fixed on theodolite tripod on which theodolite may be fitted easily
d. All the above
57. A lemniscate curve between the tangents will be transitional throughout if the polar deflection angle of
its apex is
a. Δ/2 b. Δ/3 c. Δ/4 d. Δ/6
58. Principle of surveying followed to prevent accumulation of errors is
a. to work from whole to part c. both a and b
b. to work from part to whole d. None
59. If the smallest division of a vernier is longer than the smallest division of its primary scale, the vernier is
known as
a. Direct Vernier c. Retrograde Vernier
b. Double Vernier d. Simple Vernier
60. The method of reversal
a. is usually directed to examine whether a certain part is truly parallel or perpendicular to another
b. Makes the erroneous relationship between parts evident
c. Both (a) and (b) d. Neither (a) nor (b)
61. Over-turning of vehicles on a curve can be avoided by using
a. Compound curve b. vertical curve c. reverse curve d. transition curve
62. The length of a traverse leg may be obtained by multiplying the latitude and
a. Secant of its reduced bearing c. Cosine of its reduced bearing
b. Sine of its reduced bearing d. Tangent of its reduced bearing
63. A mortar joint in masonry which is normal to the face of wall is known as
a. Bed joint b. Wall joint c. Cross joint d. Bonded joint
64. A volatile substance added to a paint to make its application easy and smooth, is known as
a. Base b. Solvent c. Vehicle d. None of these
65. The most durable varnish is:
a. water varnish b. spirit varnish c. turpentine varnish d. oil varnish
66. Wrought iron contains carbon up to:
a. 0.25% b. 1.0% c. 1.5% d. 2%
67. The lime which contains high percentage of calcium oxide, is generally called
a. fat lime b. rich lime c. white lime d. All of these
68. Mastic asphalt is:
a. acid resisting material c. corrosive material
b. non-corrosive material d. heating-resisting material
69. To prevent segregation, the maximum height for placing concrete as per IS:456-2000, is:
a. 100 cm b. 125 cm c. 150 cm d. 200 cm
70. The strength of concrete is directly proportional to:
a. water cement ratio c. water aggregate ratio
b. sand cement ratio d. cement-water ratio
71. If the engineer-in-charge approves, the 10 cm cubes may be used for the work test of concrete provided
maximum nominal size of aggregate does not exceed:
a. 10 cm b. 15 cm c. 20 cm d. 25 cm
72. Di-calcium silicate (C2S):
a. hydrates rapidly b. generates less heat of hydration
 c. provides less ultimate strength to cement d. has less resistance to sulphate attack.
73. The approximate loss of pre-stressed concrete due to creep in concrete is about:
a. 1% b. 3% c. 6% d. 10%
74. For determining the moisture content of a soil sample, the following data is available: Weight of
container = 260 g, Weight of soil sample and container = 320 g, Weight of soil sample dried and
container = 310 g. The moisture content of the soil sample is:
a. 15% b. 18% c. 20% d. 25%
75. Buoyant unit weight equals the saturated density...
a. multiplied by unit weight of water c. plus unit weight of water
b. divided by unit weight of water d. minus unit weight of water
76. Agent of transportation for alluvial soil is:
a. water b. gravity c. wind d. ice
77. The coefficient of permeability is proportional to void ratio as:
a. e b. 1/e³ c. e³/(1+e) d. e/(1+e²)
78. How much more powerful is an 8.0 magnitude earthquake than a 7.0 magnitude earthquake?
a. 11 b. 22 c. 33 d. 44
79. Which one of the following methods is generally adopted for tunneling in firm ground?
a. Full face method c. Drift method
b. Top heading and benching method d. All the above
80. If D, ES, and EF are duration, earliest start and finish respectively; LS and LF are latest start and finish
time, then which relation holds good?
a. EF = ES – D b. LS = LF – D c. LF = LS – D d. All the above
81. Following are the activities and their total floats. Which is the most critical activity?
a. activity : 1-2, total float : 2 c. activity : 3-4, total float : 4
b. activity : 2-3, total float : 3 d. activity : 4-5, total float : 5
82. Frederick W. Taylor introduced a system of working known as:
a. line organization c. functional organization
b. line and staff organization d. effective organization
83. Which of the following earth moving machines has the shortest cycle time?
a. Drag line b. hoe c. clam shell d. dipper shovel
84. A golden rule for procurement of construction stones suggests:
a. 100% at the site c. 50% at the site and 50% under procurement
b. 67% at the site and 33% under procurement d. 33% at the site and 67% under procurement
85. A circular sewer section is preferred because:
a. it is cheaper in construction c. it provides maximum hydraulic mean depth
b. it provides maximum area for a given d. all of these
perimeter
86. A cement concrete road is 1000 m long, 8 m wide and 15 cm thick over sub-base thickness 10 cm. The
box cutting in road crust is:
a. 500 m³ b. 1000 m³ c. 1500 m³ d. 2000 m³
87. The total length of a cranked bar through distance (d) at an angle 45°, in case beam effective length (L),
is:
a. L + 0.42 d b. L + (2 × 0.42 d) c. L − (0.42 d) d. L − (2 × 0.42 d)
88. Due to change in price level, revised estimate prepared if sanctioned estimate exceeds:
a. 2% b. 2.5% c. 4% d. 5%
89. The expected out turn for cement concrete mix ratio (1:2:4), per mason per day is:
a. 1.5 m³ b. 2.5 m³ c. 3.5 m³ d. 5.0 m³
90. Anti-siphonage pipe is connected to:
a. Main soil pipe c. Top of P trap W.C.
b. Bottom of P trap W.C. d. Side of water closet
91. A civil engineer working on a bridge design would probably rely on his ____ scale for checking printed
drawings:
a. Engineer’s b. Metric c. Architect’s d. None
92. Some traditional board drafters preferred the drafting machine over the parallel straight edge because it
could be used without________:
a. Circle templates b. Triangles c. Technical pens d. Lettering guides
93. A ______ is the person responsible for verifying that the drawings in a project set are free of mistakes:
a. Client b. CAD trainee c. Receptionist d. Checker
94. Two-point perspective is also known as:
a. Two-view perspective c. Parallel perspective
b. Regular perspective d. Angular perspective
95. The financial analysis:
a. Helps a shareholder to compare the expected return on his investment in the firm against the expected
return from other alternative investments.
b. Helps a bank to know the financial position of the firm for granting a loan to the firm.
c. Helps to judge the success of the firm's financial plans.
d. All of these.
96. Earnings per share is the most important ratio for:
a. Shareholders c. Company's management
b. Banks d. All of these
97. The key to profitable operation for project cost control is:
a. To keep the project cost equal to original cost estimate.
b. To keep the project cost equal to subsequent construction budget.
c. To keep the project cost within the cost budget and knowing when and where job costs are deviating.
d. None of these
98. In which year was the NEC Act promulgated?
a. 2051 BS b. 2055 BS c. 2056 BS d. 2057 BS
99. The registered engineers in NEC should have to renew their registration in:
a. Every year b. Every two years c. Every four years d. None of the above
100. Engineers shall not disclose, without…… confidential information coming from the business affairs or
technical processes of any present or former company or public body on which they serve:
a. Getting paid b. Consent c. Remuneration d. All of the above
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