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Engineering Mechanics Bits for AP Sachivalayam Engineering Assistants Exams

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Following are model questions for AP Grama Sachivalayam Engineering Assistant exam to be conducted in Andhra Pradesh. The model questions are from Engineering Mechanics topic of Engineering Assistants syllabus. Details of online exams also given below.

AP Sachivalayam PR Engineering assistant Model Papers and Mock Exams

A body of mass ‘m’ moving with a constant velocity ‘v’ strikes another body of same mass moving with same velocity but in opposite direction. The common velocity of both the bodies after collision is
(A) v
(B) 2v
(C) 4v
(D) 8v
Answer: B

The centre of percussion of the homogeneous rod of length ‘L’ suspended at the top will be
(A) L/2
(B) L/3
(C) 3L/4
(D) 2L/3
Answer: D

The angle of inclination of the plane at which the body begins to move down the plane, is called
(A) Angle of friction
(B) Angle of repose
(C) Angle of projection
(D) None of these
Answer: A

Pick up wrong statement about friction force for dry surfaces. Friction force is
(A) Proportional to normal load between the surfaces
(B) Dependent on the materials of contact surface
(C) Proportional to velocity of sliding
(D) Independent of the area of contact surfaces
Answer: C

The term ‘Centroid’ is
(A) The same as centre of gravity
(B) The point of suspension
(C) The point of application of the resultant of all the forces tending to cause a body to rotate about a certain axis
(D) None of the above
Answer: A

The C.G. of a plane lamina will not be at its geometrical centre in the case of a
(A) Right angled triangle
(B) Equilateral triangle
(C) Square
(D) Circle
Answer: A

Forces are called coplanar when all of them acting on body lie in
(A) One point
(B) One plane
(C) Different planes
(D) Perpendicular planes
Answer: B

A rubber ball is dropped from a height of 2 m. If there is no loss of velocity after rebounding, the ball will rise to a height of
(A) 1 m
(B) 2 m
(C) 3 m
(D) 4 m
Answer: B

A weight of 1000 N can be lifted by an effort of 80 N. If the velocity ratio is 20, the machine is
(A) Reversible
(B) Non-reversible
(C) Ideal
(D) None of these
Answer: A

Centre of gravity of a solid cone lies on the axis at the height
(A) One fourth of the total height above base
(B) One third of the total height above base
(C) One-half of the total height above base
(D) Three eighth of the total height above the base
Answer: A

The resultant of two forces P and Q (such that P > Q) acting along the same straight line, but in opposite direction, is given by
(A) P + Q
(B) P – Q
(C) P / Q
(D) Q / P
Answer: B

When two elastic bodies collide with each other,
(A) The two bodies will momentarily come to rest after collision
(B) The two bodies tend to compress and deform at the surface of contact
(C) The two bodies begin to regain their original shape
(D) All of the above
Answer: D

The coefficient of friction depends upon
(A) Nature of surfaces
(B) Area of contact
(C) Shape of the surfaces
(D) All of the above
Answer: A

In determining stresses in frames by methods of sections, the frame is divided into two parts by an imaginary section drawn in such a way as not to cut more than
(A) Two members with unknown forces of the frame
(B) Three members with unknown forces of the frame
(C) Four members with unknown forces of the frame
(D) Three members with known forces of the frame
Answer: B

A machine having an efficiency greater than 50%, is known as
(A) Reversible machine
(B) Non-reversible machine
(C) Neither reversible nor non-reversible machine
(D) Ideal machine
Answer: A

The algebraic sum of moments of the forces forming couple about any point in their plane is
(A) Equal to the moment of the couple
(B) Constant
(C) Both of above are correct
(D) Both of above are wrong
Answer: A

Urban Development Schemes in India – AP Ward Planning Secretary Exams Material

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Important Points:

1) About 30 percent of India’s population lives in urban areas.
2) Fast urbanisation has led the cities to encounter some serious challenges on the socio-economic front such as unemployment as well as excess load on existing infrastructure in cities like housing, sanitation, transportation, health, education, utilities, etc.
3) Government of India has launched several schemes to upgrade the quality of life of people in urban areas.

Smart Cities Mission

1) This scheme was launched on June 25, 2015 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
2) Ais at building 100 Smart Cities across India with focus on planned urbanisation and sustainable development as a support system for the neighbouring cities.

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3) Intends at development of high-quality infrastructure with provision of basic amenities, education, health services, IT accessibility, digitisation, e-governance, sustainable development, safety and security.
4) Global cities such as Singapore, Japan, and the USA are offering valuable support to India’s mission
5) Smart Cities Mission also emphasises on economic development of urban centres by creating more jobs and enhancement in income.
6) The scheme also involves as many as 3,183 projects worth Rs 1,45,245 crore.
7) The target of completion of the projects was extended from 2019-20 to 2022-23 for execution of projects in cities selected in round four.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

1) Launched on June 25, 2015
2) Aims at providing 20 million affordable homes for the urban poor including slum dwellers by March 2022.
3) The beneficiaries under this scheme include Economically weaker section (EWS), low-income groups (LIGs) and Middle-Income Groups (MIGs). 4) The scheme has two components: PMAY (Urban) and PMAY (Rural)

Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM – U)

1) Launched on October 2, 2014
2) Aimed at universal sanitation coverage in urban areas
3) A comprehensive sanitation scheme which aims to make the country open defecation free by 2019
4) To promote 100 percent collection and scientific processing of municipal solid waste, encourage healthy sanitation practices and equip the urban local bodies (ULBs) to design, execute and operate systems.

Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNRUM)

1) Launched in 2005
2) It is a city-modernisation scheme with an investment of over $20 billion over seven years.
3) The scheme covers two components for urban poor (BSUP) and an Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP).
4) The scheme was designed to raise investment in urban infrastructure, build better civic amenities, ensure universal access to basic utilities as well as create affordable homes for the urban poor, slum dwellers and people of economically weaker sections.
5) JNNRUM has been replaced by another similar city-modernisation scheme AMRUT.

AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation)

1) Launched in 2015
2) The focus of the scheme was on infrastructure creation that has a direct link to provision of better services to the citizens.
3) The scheme is closely connected to the Swachh Bharat Mission
4) The scheme includes provision of water supply facilities, sewerage networks, stormwater drains, urban transport, and open and green spaces, across the selected 500 Indian cities.

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National Urban Sanitation Policy (NUSP)

1) The scheme was formulated in 2008
2) The government’s vision to provide hygienic and affordable sanitation facilities for the urban poor especially women as well as addressing the challenges with effective city sanitation plans.

Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)

1) The scheme was introduced on 21st January 2015
2) The scheme is aimed at the holistic development of heritage cities.
3) The scheme deals with preserving and reviving the soul of the heritage city, as well as the development of core heritage infrastructure projects and revitalization of urban infrastructure for areas around heritage assets.

National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM)

1) The scheme is launched on 24th September 2013 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (MHUPA)
2) The scheme is a livelihood promotion programme to reduce poverty and vulnerability of the urban poor households by enabling them to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities thereby enhancing their livelihood.
3) The scheme also addresses the livelihood concerns of urban street vendors.
4) NULM has been implemented across 790 cities.

National Urban Transport Policy, 2006

1) The policy involves incorporating urban transportation as an important parameter at the urban planning stage.
2) The scheme focuses on the introduction of intelligent transport systems, reduction of pollution levels and encouraging greater use of public transport and non-motorized modes.
3) It will be implemented through central financial assistance.

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