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Civil Engineering Loksewa Exam Question Paper | Pradesh Lok Sewa Aayog (Seventh Level)

Exam Conducted By: प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग (Pradesh Lok Sewa Aayog)

Category: Engineering Service – Civil Group
Level: Third Class, Gazetted (Written Competitive Examination)
Exam Date: 2080/12/17 (Nepali Calendar)
Full Marks: 100
Time Duration: 3 Hours

This is the official Civil Engineering Loksewa Exam Question Paper for Seventh level engineers. It is highly useful for students preparing for Loksewa, PSC Nepal, Civil Engineering competitive exams, and academic references.

📌 Section – A (30 Marks)

Q1. Describe the methods and importance of soil compaction in the context of road and earthen dam construction. [5 Marks]

Q2. Discuss the factors affecting the effective stress in soils and explain the phenomenon of capillary rise and quick sand condition. [5 Marks]

Q3. Design a two-way slab for a room having clear dimension 5m × 4m. The superimposed load is 200 kg/m² using M15 mix and Fe415. Assume corners of the slabs are not held down. [5 Marks]

Q4. Introduce working stress and limit state philosophy for design of RCC structures. Compare both methods with logics for choosing any method over other. [10 Marks]

📌 Section – B (25 Marks)

Q5. What is a hydrograph analysis? Illustrate with examples where such analysis is mandatory. [5 Marks]

Q6. Mention the design steps of a de-sanding basin for a river with high sediment load. Discuss the factors that influence the sediment velocities and the methods used for flushing sediments from the de-sanding basin. [10 Marks]

Q7. What do you mean by concrete gravity dams? With a neat sketch, show the different forces acting on it. How do you check the stability of dam against sliding and overturning? [10 Marks]

📌 Section – C (25 Marks)

Q8. Introduce and compare rigid and flexible pavement in road construction. [5 Marks]

Q9. What are the factors affecting the sitting, orientation, and number of runways? Explain its length and surface treatment required while designing a runway of aerodrome. [10 Marks]

Q10. What are the major attributes considered for selecting highway alignment? Discuss the importance of economic and environmental viability assessment in highway planning. [10 Marks]

📌 Section – D (20 Marks)

Q11. Why is water treatment necessary in water supply systems? Explain the different methods of removal of iron and manganese in ground water that is common in Kathmandu Valley and Terai region. [10 Marks]

Q12. Compare the separate and combined sewer system. What is self-cleaning velocity and non-scouring velocity in sewer? Why sewers are not designed to full flow? [10 Marks]

✅ Key Subjects Covered in This Question Paper

  • Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
  • RCC Design Philosophy (Working Stress vs Limit State)
  • Structural Engineering (Slab Design)
  • Hydrology & Hydrograph Analysis
  • Irrigation & Sedimentation Basin Design
  • Dam Engineering (Gravity Dams & Stability)
  • Pavement Design (Rigid vs Flexible)
  • Airport Engineering (Runway Orientation & Design)
  • Highway Alignment & Planning
  • Environmental Engineering (Water Treatment & Sewerage System)

📖 Why This Question Paper is Important?

This Civil Engineering Loksewa exam paper provides:

  • Insight into frequently asked topics in PSC Nepal exams.
  • Balanced coverage of theory, design, and practical engineering applications.
  • Preparation material for both written exams and interviews.
  • Useful for BCE, Masters, and Civil Service aspirants in Nepal.