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| 1. |
the industrial revolution led to an increase in _______. |
| A. | Population |
| B. | Imports |
| C. | Free time activities |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» A. Population | |
| 2. |
before steam powered ships sailed across the seas they used_____. |
| A. | Wind energy |
| B. | Gas |
| C. | Electric motors |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» A. Wind energy | |
| 3. |
during the industrial revolution many people moved______. |
| A. | To the coast |
| B. | To the country side |
| C. | To the cities |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. To the cities | |
| 4. |
the first Asian country to become industrialized was ______. |
| A. | India |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | China |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Japan | |
| 5. |
the industrial revolution began in ______. |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | Italy |
| D. | England |
| Answer» D. England | |
| 6. |
production of fertilizers is related to ______ revolution. |
| A. | Green |
| B. | White |
| C. | Pink |
| D. | Grey |
| Answer» D. Grey | |
| 7. |
one of the biggest reasons that BIM has had more growth in the ______ sector is competition. |
| A. | Residential |
| B. | Commercial |
| C. | Civil |
| D. | Structural Steel |
| Answer» B. Commercial | |
| 8. |
one of the first steps in implementing BIM is to appoint a_______. |
| A. | Chief drafter |
| B. | Job captain |
| C. | BIM manager |
| D. | Lead architect |
| Answer» C. BIM manager | |
| 9. |
the virtual building model in a BIM project, called a BIM model, serves as the foundation of the project. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | none |
| D. | all |
| Answer» A. True | |
| 10. |
for some ______ firms, the startup costs involved in implementing BIM can present significant challenges. |
| A. | Structural steel |
| B. | Commercial |
| C. | Residential |
| D. | Civil |
| Answer» C. Residential | |
| 11. |
when a firm decides to transition to a BIM system from a traditional design process, there is more involved that just switching to a _______ modeling software. |
| A. | 2D |
| B. | 3D |
| C. | 4D |
| D. | CADD |
| Answer» B. 3D | |
| 12. |
which one of the following cause global warming? |
| A. | Carbon dioxide |
| B. | Oxygen |
| C. | Nitrogen |
| D. | Hydrogen |
| Answer» A. Carbon dioxide | |
| 13. |
how many percent of carbon dioxide increased in the atmosphere since pre-industrial times? |
| A. | About 10% |
| B. | About 20% |
| C. | About 30% |
| D. | About 40% |
| Answer» C. About 30% | |
| 14. |
who measures the global warming rate? |
| A. | Astrologers |
| B. | Physicist |
| C. | Philosopher |
| D. | Climatologist |
| Answer» D. Climatologist | |
| 15. |
which one of the following result takes place due to global warming? |
| A. | Maintaining steady temperature |
| B. | Changes in the rainfall |
| C. | Pleasant environment |
| D. | Causing less pollution |
| Answer» B. Changes in the rainfall | |
| 16. |
human activities cause global warming. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | none |
| D. | all |
| Answer» A. True | |
| 17. |
what is the main reason for melting of ice sheets? |
| A. | Increase in the oxygen content |
| B. | Global warming |
| C. | Decrease in carbon dioxide content |
| D. | Noise pollution |
| Answer» B. Global warming | |
| 18. |
soot only warm earth’s climate system. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | none |
| D. | all |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 19. |
GIS uses the information from which of the following sources? |
| A. | Non- spatial information system |
| B. | Spatial information system |
| C. | Global information system |
| D. | Position information system |
| Answer» B. Spatial information system | |
| 20. |
which of the following formats can be used for GIS output? |
| A. | DXF |
| B. | |
| C. | GIF |
| D. | HTML |
| Answer» C. GIF | |
| 21. |
in the process of GIS, digitalization is done for better output. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | none |
| D. | all |
| Answer» A. True | |
| 22. |
which among the following is not related to GIS software’s? |
| A. | CAD |
| B. | Arc GIS |
| C. | Arc view |
| D. | STAAD pro |
| Answer» D. STAAD pro | |
| 23. |
among the following, which do not come under the components of GIS? |
| A. | Hardware |
| B. | Software |
| C. | Compiler |
| D. | Data |
| Answer» C. Compiler | |
| 24. |
which of the following doesn’t determine the capability of GIS? |
| A. | Defining a map |
| B. | Representing cartographic feature |
| C. | Retrieving data |
| D. | Transferring data |
| Answer» D. Transferring data | |
| 25. |
which among the following is a server based hardware platform of GIS? |
| A. | Autodesk Revit |
| B. | STAAD pro |
| C. | Arc GIS |
| D. | Google maps |
| Answer» D. Google maps | |
| 26. |
spatial databases are also known as_____. |
| A. | Geo databases |
| B. | Mono databases |
| C. | Concurrent databases |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Geo databases | |
| 27. |
consider the following statements regarding human development index:
|
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» C. Both I and II | |
| 28. |
what is the definition of ecological footprint? |
| A. | The impact of a person on their neighbors |
| B. | The impact of a person on the environment |
| C. | The impact of the oceans towards erosion |
| D. | How much pollution an animal produces |
| Answer» B. The impact of a person on the environment | |
| 29. |
our effect on the environment – a combination of what we consume and the waste we produce. |
| A. | Ecological fingerprint |
| B. | Ecological footprint |
| C. | Ecological image |
| D. | Ecological history |
| Answer» B. Ecological footprint | |
| 30. |
what does sustainability mean? |
| A. | Avoiding the depletion of natural resources In order to maintain ecological balance |
| B. | Using only fossil fuels |
| C. | Using only non-renewable resources |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» A. Avoiding the depletion of natural resources In order to maintain ecological balance | |
| 31. |
which of the following terms best describes a life style that promotes gradual usage and replacement of resources? |
| A. | Sustainability |
| B. | Ecology |
| C. | Footprints |
| D. | Unsustainability |
| Answer» A. Sustainability | |
| 32. |
what was the main purpose of the ancient Egyptian pyramids? |
| A. | As monuments to the glory of Egypt |
| B. | As temples to their gods |
| C. | As burial sites for the pharaohs |
| D. | As something to do to keep their salves busy |
| Answer» C. As burial sites for the pharaohs | |
| 33. |
what is the largest pyramid built by the Egyptians? |
| A. | The pyramid of Djoser |
| B. | The pyramid of Khafre |
| C. | The pyramid of Menkaure |
| D. | The great pyramid of Giza |
| Answer» D. The great pyramid of Giza | |
| 34. |
what geometrical shape formed the base of all the pyramids? |
| A. | The rectangle |
| B. | The triangle |
| C. | The square |
| D. | The circle |
| Answer» C. The square | |
| 35. |
about how tall is the pyramid of Khufu at Giza? |
| A. | 30 feet |
| B. | 80 feet |
| C. | 250 feet |
| D. | 480 feet |
| Answer» D. 480 feet | |
| 36. |
what innovation allowed fresh water into roman cities? |
| A. | Rivers |
| B. | Aqueducts |
| C. | Catapults |
| D. | Arches |
| Answer» B. Aqueducts | |
| 37. |
how did aqueducts help roman society? |
| A. | They could reach places faster |
| B. | They helped protect the city |
| C. | By providing water for drinking, baths, fountains and more |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. By providing water for drinking, baths, fountains and more | |
| 38. |
how long did it take to build the Great Wall of China? |
| A. | One hundred years |
| B. | 50 years |
| C. | Hundreds of years |
| D. | Thousands of years |
| Answer» C. Hundreds of years | |
| 39. |
what is the Great Wall of China made of? |
| A. | Stone only |
| B. | Bricks only |
| C. | Dirt and wood |
| D. | A mix of stone, brick, dirt and wood |
| Answer» D. A mix of stone, brick, dirt and wood | |
| 40. |
why was the Great Wall of China built? |
| A. | As a competition with leader of ancient India |
| B. | To protect crops from bad weather and animals |
| C. | To protect against people from neighboring Mongolia |
| D. | For fun |
| Answer» C. To protect against people from neighboring Mongolia | |
| 41. |
approximately how many miles long (including branches) is the Great Wall of China? |
| A. | 3000 miles |
| B. | 13000 miles |
| C. | 300 miles |
| D. | 30000 miles |
| Answer» B. 13000 miles | |
| 42. |
what is the average Wall height of the Great Wall of China? |
| A. | 10-15 feet |
| B. | 15-30 feet |
| C. | 30-45 feet |
| D. | 50 feet |
| Answer» B. 15-30 feet | |
| 43. |
the city of Athens is replete with ancient temples honoring various Olympian deities. The temple in the Parthenon honors which Greek deity? |
| A. | Artemis |
| B. | Zeus |
| C. | Athena |
| D. | Aphrodite |
| Answer» C. Athena | |
| 44. |
what was the Colosseum mostly made of? |
| A. | Limestone |
| B. | Tuff |
| C. | Concrete |
| D. | Wood |
| Answer» A. Limestone | |
| 45. |
where is the Colosseum? |
| A. | Paris, France |
| B. | Hillsborough, NJ |
| C. | San Francisco, California |
| D. | Rome, Italy |
| Answer» D. Rome, Italy | |
| 46. |
which of the following is the oldest stone structure in India and was commissioned by the Mauryan king Ashoka? |
| A. | Sanchi Stupa |
| B. | Amaravati Stupa |
| C. | Peshawar Stupa |
| D. | Nagarjunakonda Stupa |
| Answer» A. Sanchi Stupa | |
| 47. |
in which Indian city is the Taj Mahal located? |
| A. | Ludhiana |
| B. | Agra |
| C. | Nasik |
| D. | Thane |
| Answer» B. Agra | |
| 48. |
which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal? |
| A. | Jahangir |
| B. | Shah Jahan |
| C. | Akbar |
| D. | Babur |
| Answer» B. Shah Jahan | |
| 49. |
of what material is the outside of the Taj Mahal mainly made? |
| A. | White marble |
| B. | Grey stone |
| C. | Ivory |
| D. | Gold painted stone |
| Answer» A. White marble | |
| 50. |
about how many years did it take to build the main body of the Taj Mahal (excluding the surrounding structures)? |
| A. | 14 |
| B. | 16 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» D. 12 | |
| 51. |
who created the first indoor plumbing system. |
| A. | Harappa |
| B. | Bob’s porta-potties |
| C. | Inca |
| D. | Mohenjo Daro |
| Answer» D. Mohenjo Daro | |
| 52. |
what were the capital cities of ancient Indus valley? |
| A. | Ur and Sumer |
| B. | Babylon and Thebes |
| C. | Mohenjo Daro and Harappa |
| D. | Harappa and Memphis |
| Answer» C. Mohenjo Daro and Harappa | |
| 53. |
when were the palm islands created. |
| A. | 2009 |
| B. | 2008 |
| C. | 2002 |
| D. | 2001 |
| Answer» D. 2001 | |
| 54. |
what was the cost of making the palm islands. |
| A. | $11.99 billion |
| B. | $16.99 billion |
| C. | $12 billion |
| D. | $99 billion |
| Answer» C. $12 billion | |
| 55. |
which country is the Burj Khalifa made? |
| A. | China |
| B. | New England |
| C. | Dubai |
| D. | New Zealand |
| Answer» C. Dubai | |
| 56. |
when was the Burj Khalifa officially finished? |
| A. | 1957 |
| B. | 2010 |
| C. | 2000 |
| D. | 1959 |
| Answer» B. 2010 | |
| 57. |
what grounds was the Burj Khalifa built on? |
| A. | In Dubai |
| B. | Farmland |
| C. | Military grounds |
| D. | Nah the grounds were reserved |
| Answer» C. Military grounds | |
| 58. |
how many locks are in the Panama Canal? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 21 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 28 |
| Answer» C. 12 | |
| 59. |
who owns the Panama Canal Zone? |
| A. | The U.S. |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | Britain |
| D. | Germany |
| Answer» A. The U.S. | |
| 60. |
why did the U.S. build the Panama Canal? |
| A. | To reduce travel time |
| B. | To speed up trade |
| C. | To protect from invaders |
| D. | For fishing |
| Answer» A. To reduce travel time | |
| 61. |
how long is the Panama Canal? |
| A. | 10 miles |
| B. | 30 miles |
| C. | 48 miles |
| D. | 100 miles |
| Answer» C. 48 miles | |
| 62. |
the hoover dam is located on the border of_______. |
| A. | California and Utah |
| B. | Nevada and Arizona |
| C. | None of the mentioned |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Nevada and Arizona | |
| 63. |
the hoover dam was built to _______. |
| A. | Provide power, contain flooding and provide irrigation |
| B. | Provide power and create a tourists attraction |
| C. | All of the mentioned |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» A. Provide power, contain flooding and provide irrigation | |
| 64. |
the name of the reservoir at the hoover dam is______. |
| A. | The Colorado river |
| B. | Lake mead |
| C. | River mead |
| D. | Hoover lake |
| Answer» B. Lake mead | |
| 65. |
the hoover dam is ______ feet high. |
| A. | 965 |
| B. | 897 |
| C. | 785 |
| D. | 726 |
| Answer» D. 726 | |
| 66. |
which of the below is not an idea behind solid waste management? |
| A. | Control of waste generation |
| B. | Storage and collection |
| C. | Disposal |
| D. | Stop waste generation |
| Answer» D. Stop waste generation | |
| 67. |
under which rule of government, guidelines for solid waste management are followed today? |
| A. | Municipal solid waste rules, 2000 |
| B. | Municipal solid waste rules, 2016 |
| C. | Solid waste rules, 2000 |
| D. | Solid waste rules, 2016 |
| Answer» D. Solid waste rules, 2016 | |
| 68. |
the term ISWM refers to: |
| A. | International solid waste management |
| B. | Integrated solid waste management |
| C. | Integrated solid waste machine |
| D. | International solid waste mechanism |
| Answer» B. Integrated solid waste management | |
| 69. |
the average composition of municipal solid waste is: |
| A. | 41% organic, 40% inert & 19% recyclable |
| B. | 20% organic, 60% inert & 20% recyclable |
| C. | 30% organic, 20% inert & 50% recyclable |
| D. | 19% organic, 41% inert & 40% recyclable |
| Answer» A. 41% organic, 40% inert & 19% recyclable | |
| 70. |
how many types of landfills are there? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» A. 3 | |
| 71. |
bio medical waste can be effectively managed by the thermal process. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | none |
| D. | all |
| Answer» A. True | |
| 72. |
which gas produced in open dumps from the decomposition of biodegradable waste? |
| A. | Ethane |
| B. | Methane |
| C. | Propene |
| D. | Ethene |
| Answer» B. Methane | |
| 73. |
why burning waste is not an acceptable practice of solid waste management? |
| A. | Because it is very costly |
| B. | Because it requires modern technologies |
| C. | Because it cause several environmental issues |
| D. | Because it requires lot of space |
| Answer» C. Because it cause several environmental issues | |
| 74. |
the term ‘municipal solid waste’ is used to describe which kind of solid waste? |
| A. | Hazardous |
| B. | Toxic |
| C. | Non hazardous |
| D. | Non toxic |
| Answer» A. Hazardous | |
| 75. |
municipal solid waste contains a wide variety of materials. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | none |
| D. | all |
| Answer» A. True | |
| 76. |
which of the integrated waste management is reduced on an individual level? |
| A. | Source reduction |
| B. | Recycling |
| C. | Disposal |
| D. | Burning |
| Answer» A. Source reduction | |
| 77. |
which of the following can be recycled many times? |
| A. | Plastic |
| B. | Wood |
| C. | Organic materials |
| D. | Aluminum |
| Answer» D. Aluminum | |
| 78. |
what is called for the process of burning municipal solid waste in a properly designed furnace under suitable temperature and operating conditions? |
| A. | Landfill |
| B. | Recycling |
| C. | Vermicomposting |
| D. | Incineration |
| Answer» D. Incineration | |
| 79. |
what is the order of waste management hierarchy, from most to least favoured |
| A. | Prevention- Recycle- Reuse- Disposal |
| B. | Prevention- Reuse- Disposal- Recycle |
| C. | Prevention- Disposal- Reuse- Recycle |
| D. | Prevention- Reuse- Recycle-Disposal |
| Answer» D. Prevention- Reuse- Recycle-Disposal | |
| 80. |
_____ devices remove materials which would damage equipment or interfere with a process. |
| A. | Grit |
| B. | Screening |
| C. | Oxidation |
| D. | Reduction |
| Answer» B. Screening | |
| 81. |
______ represents the heavier inert matter in wastewater. |
| A. | Debris |
| B. | Waste |
| C. | Screens |
| D. | Grit |
| Answer» D. Grit | |
| 82. |
what is the most common used coagulant? |
| A. | Alum |
| B. | Ferric sulphate |
| C. | Limestone |
| D. | Coal |
| Answer» A. Alum | |
| 83. |
which gas is mainly produced due to incomplete burning of wood? |
| A. | CO |
| B. | SO2 |
| C. | NO2 |
| D. | NO3 |
| Answer» A. CO | |
| 84. |
which of the following is involved in production of carboxy hemoglobin. |
| A. | CO |
| B. | SO2 |
| C. | NO2 |
| D. | NO3 |
| Answer» A. CO | |
| 85. |
which of the following is a liquid form of aerosol? |
| A. | Fume |
| B. | Dust |
| C. | Mist |
| D. | Smoke |
| Answer» C. Mist | |
| 86. |
X ray films are a source of which of the following gas? |
| A. | SO2 |
| B. | CO2 |
| C. | NO2 |
| D. | SO3 |
| Answer» C. NO2 | |
| 87. |
which of the following leads to a disease called broncho spasm? |
| A. | SO2 |
| B. | SO3 |
| C. | SO4 |
| D. | CO2 |
| Answer» B. SO3 | |
| 88. |
which air pollutant cause corrosion of building? |
| A. | SO2 |
| B. | SO3 |
| C. | CO |
| D. | NO2 |
| Answer» A. SO2 | |
| 89. |
which of the following air pollutant effects plants the most? |
| A. | Fluorine |
| B. | SO2 |
| C. | PAN |
| D. | HCL |
| Answer» A. Fluorine | |
| 90. |
which of the following is used in ceramic industries? |
| A. | Electrostatic precipitator |
| B. | Dynamic precipitator |
| C. | Spray tower |
| D. | Wet cyclonic scrubber |
| Answer» B. Dynamic precipitator | |
| 91. |
which of the following air pollution control device has maximum efficiency? |
| A. | Electrostatic precipitator |
| B. | Dynamic precipitator |
| C. | Spray precipitator |
| D. | Wet cyclonic scrubber |
| Answer» A. Electrostatic precipitator | |
| 92. |
which of the following is incorrect regarding the fabric filter? |
| A. | They can remove very small particle |
| B. | They are liable to chemical attack |
| C. | They have low efficiency in comparison to venturi scrubber |
| D. | They can handle large volume of gas at relatively high speed |
| Answer» C. They have low efficiency in comparison to venturi scrubber | |
| 93. |
which of the following removes both gaseous and particulate contaminants? |
| A. | Venturi scrubber |
| B. | Gravitational settling chamber |
| C. | Dynamic precipitator |
| D. | Wet scrubber |
| Answer» A. Venturi scrubber | |
| 94. |
where undertaken, EIA should be used to help determine whether consent is given for development. |
| A. | Never |
| B. | Hardly ever |
| C. | Often |
| D. | Always |
| Answer» D. Always | |
| 95. |
the primary reason for EIA is to |
| A. | Mitigate existing environmental impacts of development |
| B. | Predict the size of impacts of developments |
| C. | Describe proposed developments |
| D. | Identify the environmental consequences of development in advance |
| Answer» D. Identify the environmental consequences of development in advance | |
| 96. |
green buildings practices include |
| A. | Only energy efficiency |
| B. | Only recycled materials |
| C. | Only environmental protection |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 97. |
LEED means |
| A. | Leadership in ecological and environmental design |
| B. | Leadership in energy and environmental design |
| C. | Leadership in efficiency and environmental design |
| D. | Leadership in efficiency and ecological design |
| Answer» B. Leadership in energy and environmental design | |
| 98. |
LEED is a? |
| A. | Building design code |
| B. | Building marketing tool |
| C. | Rating system for sustainability in building |
| D. | Building safety code |
| Answer» C. Rating system for sustainability in building | |
| 99. |
re- processing material to make another product called? |
| A. | Reduce |
| B. | Reuse |
| C. | Recycle |
| D. | None of above |
| Answer» C. Recycle | |
| 100. |
most recycling focuses on four major categories of products. Which one of these is not one of them? |
| A. | Paper |
| B. | Plastic |
| C. | Chemicals |
| D. | Glass |
| Answer» C. Chemicals | |
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