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• Define virtual memory. Describe in detail various techniques for implementing virtual memory.
• Write short notes on: (a) Parallel programming paradigms (b) Multi cache problems.
• Explain the following: (a) Fully Associative Cache (b) Set Associative cache (c) Direct Mapping Cache
• Explain the loosely and tightly coupled multiprocessors architecture.
• Distinguish among the following vector processing machines with respect to architecture, performance and cost: (a) Full scale vector super computer (b) High an…
• Explain instruction pipeline design. Discuss the techniques for improving the pipelined processor performance.
• Explain briefly: (a) Principles of designing pipeline processors. (b) Pipeline hazards and conflicts.
• (a) Define parallelism. Discuss different levels of parallelism. Justify it using example. (b) Describe different approaches for realizing parallel processing…
• Write short notes on: (20) a) Coprocessor configuration in 8086 b) Loosely coupled systems
• a) Draw and discuss the architecture of 80286 and explain a typical function of each of the register. (14) b) List the salient features of pentium processor. (…
• a) Explain the 8087 architecture. Also explain the bit pattern of status register and control register. (12) b) Explain the different data types of 8087 with e…
• Define stepper motor. Explain the interfacing of a stepper motor to 8086 microprocessor with necessary circuit diagram. Write an ALP to rotate the stepper moto…
• a) What are Assembler Directives? Explain the following directives with an example for each: (10) i) ASSUME ii) PUBLIC and EXTERN iii) GLOBAL iv) ALIGN16 b) De…
• a) Draw the 8086 interrupt-pointer table and explain the dedicated interrupt pointers, reserved interrupt pointers and available interrupt pointers. (10) b) Ex…
• a) With a neat sketch, explain the execution unit and bus interface unit of the 8086 microprocessor. (10) b) Write an assembly language program to arrange 10 b…
• a) Explain the functions of the following units with reference to 8086 CPU. (9) i) Instruction Queue ii) Index Registers iii) Segment Registers b) Explain the…
• (a) What is ISI. Explain the factors responsible for Intersymbol interference (10) (b) Give an analysis about Nyquist criteria for distortionless basband binar…
• (a) What are the short comings of LDM and how can ADM overcome these problems. (15) (b) Explain TDM in brief. Can TDM be used for continuous signals (5)
• (a) With aid of neat diagram explain the generation of PWM signal. (10) (b) What is quantization and quantization error. How can this error be reduced. (10)
• (a) State and prove sampling theorem (15) (b) What is aliasing and how can it be reduced. (5)
• (a) What are the advantages a superheterodyne receiver has over TRF. (5) (b) Define Intermediate frequency and image frequency. What is the relation between th…
• (a) With aid of neat diagrams explain working of Phase discriminator as FM demodulator (15) (b) Differentiate between narrow band and wide band FM (5)
• (a) Prove that balanced modulator produces output of sidebands only. (10) (b) An AM transmitter radiates 9KW power when carrier is unmodulated and 10.125 when…
• (a) Draw the block diagram of communication system and explain the function of each block. (15) (b) Explain the fundamental limitation of communication system.…
• (a) Differentiate between Fresnel and Fraunhofer's class of diffraction. Prove and explain the rectilinear propagation of light by using the concept of Fresnel…
• (a) Distinguish between free, damped and forced oscillations. Deduce the differential equation of a forced harmonic oscillator and find its solution. Discuss i…
• (a) Explain what is meant by Damped Oscillations. Deduce the differential equation of a damped harmonic Oscillator and find its solution. Discuss in detail the…
• (a) Explain the De-Broglie concept of matter waves. Discuss what is meant by wave-packet, phase and group velocities. Show that the group velocity of the waves…
• a) Explain what is meant by Ultrasonic waves. Mention the properties of Ultrasonic waves. Describe the production of ultrasonic waves using piezoelectric metho…
• (a) Distinguish between free and damped oscillations. Set up a differential equation of motion for damped harmonic oscillator. Deduce general expression for di…
• (a) Define Ultrasonic waves and discuss their production by piezo-electric generator. Discuss the properties of ultrasonic waves. (b) Calculate the thickness o…
• (a) State and prove Ampere's circuital law using Ampere's circuital law find magnetic field intensity at a point due to long solenoid. (b) Electric field in a…
• (a) State and prove Stokes Theorem. (b) Given a vector $\vec{r} = x\hat{i} + y\hat{j} + z\hat{k}$. Prove that $\iint_S \vec{r} \cdot d\vec{S} = 3V$, where V is…
• a) Define forced oscillations. Deduce the differential equation of a forced harmonic oscillator and find its solution. b) What are ultrasonic waves? How they c…
• a) Describe Fraunhofer diffraction due to a single slit and deduce the position of the maxima and the minima. b) A soap film of refractive index $1.33$ is illu…
• (a) Write Schroedinger wave equation for the particle in one dimensional box of infinite height and solve it to obtain the eigen values and eigen functions. Ho…
• (a) What do you understand by balck body? Draw the typical curves to show how, the distribution of energy amongst various wavelengths varies with temperature.…
• (a) What is Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. Discuss how it explains the non existence of electron inside the nucleus. (b) An electron has a speed of $600 \…
• (a) What is length contraction in special theory of relativity, deduce an expression in regard to the interval between two events measured from two different f…
• (a) State fundamental postulates of the special theory of relativity and hence deduce the Lorentz Transformations. (b) A clock measures the proper time with wh…
• Draw the shear force and bending moment diagram for the beam shown in figure and indicate the point of contraflexure. [20] For the beam shown:
• A composite bar made up of Aluminium and steel is rigidly attached to the end supports at 60°C as shown in Fig 1. Find the stresses in the two portions of the…
• (a) Describe the various classification of rocks. [10] (b) What are the essential requirements of a good building stone in civil engineering ? [10]
• (a) What do you mean by earthing ? Why it is necessary to earth electrical installation ? Draw a neat sketch of pipe earthing ? [12] (b) Explain the various ty…
• Explain various types of losses in transformer. Also explain the regulation and efficiency in case of single phase transformer. [20]
• Explain the principle, construction and working of three phase induction motor in detail. [20]
• Explain the open circuit and short circuit test in case of single phase transformer. In detail also explain the vector diagram with resistance and leakage reac…
• Write short notes on : (a) Power factor and its importance [10] (b) Single phase ac circuits consisting RLC. [10]
• (a) Explain the series and parallel circuit. Three loads A, B, C are connected in parallel to a 240 volt source. Load A takes $9.6\text{ kW}$, load B takes 60…
• (a) Use superposition theorem to find current through $6\Omega$ resistor for the circuit of fig : [10] (b) State and prove the maximum power transfer theorem i…
• (a) Explain the true power, reactive power and apparent power in detail. [10] (b) Explain in detail the measurement of power in three phase balanced circuits.…
• With the help of neat sketches, explain classification of centrifugal pumps on the basis of their casing.
• Explain the following terms (i) Observations from shore (ii) Observations from boat
• Differentiate between GPS surveying and GPS Navigation.
• Differentiate between active and passive remote sensing system.
• Explain briefly location of sounding stations by means of intersecting angles.
• Explain setting out of simple circular curve by offset from long chord.
• Two parallel lines 250m apart are to be joined by a reverse curve with a deflection angle of 30degree. If the radius of the first arc is 500m and the chainage…
• Derive an expression for the length and shift of a transition curve required for a first class railway track.
• Two straight lines AB and BC intersect at a point B of chainage 1100m. To avoid an obstacle another line PQ is taken to connect AB and BC, so that angle APQ= $…
• A,B and C are the stations of a triangle. As station B could not be occupied a satellite station S 21.4m from B, was occupied and C were on opposite sides of t…
• State characteristics of tachometer and principle of tacheometry.
• To determine the elevation of A, the following observations were made in a tachometric survey, the staff being held vertically. The instrument is fitted with a…
• Explain the method of making sets while measuring angles with the repetition and reiteration methods.
• A traverse ABCDEA was conducted and due to difficulties in the field the bearing of line EA and length of line DE could not be measured. Find out the missing q…
• Explain bowditch and transit rule.
• Find the RL of Q from the following data. Horizontal Distance between P and Q= 9450 m Angle of elevation from P to Q= $2^{\circ} 15'$ Height of signal at Q= 4.…
• Explain axis signal correction. Obtain expression for the axis signal correction.
• 8. Write short notes on the followings: i) Fundamentals of GPS ii) Remote sensing
• 7. a) Explain the equipment needed for sounding in hydrographic surveying. b) What is GIS? Explain the components of GIS.
• 6. a) Obtain expression for following elements of simple circular curve i) Apex distance ii) Mid ordinate b) Two straights AD and BD are intersected by a line…
• 5. a) Mention the various methods of setting out a simple curve. Explain the method of offsets from chords produced. b) The sag vertical summit curve is to be…
• 4. a) The of triangulation stations A and B, 70 km apart, have elevations 260 m and 270 m respectively. The intervening ground may be assumed to have uniform e…
• 3. a) Find the difference in elevation between the stations P and Q from the data given below. The stadia constants are K=100 and C=0.3. Inst at. | Staff at |…
• 2. a) A closed traverse was conducted round an obstacle and the following observations were made. Calculate the missing quantities. Side | Length(m) | Azimuth…
• 1. a) Correct the observed altitude for the height of signal, refraction and curvature from the following data. Observed altitude = +4°48'39" Height of signal…
• Write short notes on (i) Environmental Impact Assessment (ii) Environmental protection act (iii) Montreal protocol (iv) Kyoto Protocol
• (a) List the factors that should be taken into consideration while selecting a site for an industry from the point of minimizing air pollution. (b) Define Nois…
• (a) With neat diagram explain the functioning of settling chambers and Cyclones. (b) A cement plant was emitting flue gas at the rate of $20,000\text{ m}^3/\te…
• (a) With the help of neat sketch, explain the working of wet scrubber. (b) Explain with neat sketch, working of fabric filters. List some of operational proble…
• (a) What do you mean by atmospheric stability? Explain different types of inversions. (b) Discuss the method for drawing wind roses. Explain its use.
• (a) Describe plume rise with neat sketch. State the factors affecting plume rise. Enumerate the various formulas used to calculate plume rise. (b) Enumerate th…
• (a) Enumerate the effects of air pollution on human health, materials, animals and vegetation. (b) Define the term sampling? Explain the sampling methods of ai…
• (a) What are the effects of air pollution on plants and monuments? Discuss with examples. (b) State common air pollutants, their sources and associated health…
• The velocity of steam exiting the nozzle of the impulse stage of a turbine is 400 m/s. The blades operate close to the maximum blading efficiency. The nozzle a…
• Explain the followings: (a) Classification of road patterns (b) Types of junctions.
• (a) What is town planning? Explain the history of town planning in brief. (b) What is satellite town? Give two examples of satellite town in different countrie…
• (a) Differentiate between the Horizontal and vertical growth. (b) Explain the model building bye laws for hospital and nursing homes.
• (a) What is slum formation? Explain the causes of slum formation. (b) What is zoning? Explain various types of zoning.
• (a) State the various considerations of planning for a residential building. State the various components along with floor area of a residential building. (b)…
• (a) Explain the principles of composition of various types of spaces. (b) Explain Justin Seven lamps of Architecture.
• (a) Explain the following design principles (i) Aesthetics (ii) Structure (b) Explain about Buddhista Architecture.
• (a) Make as brief narration on Roman architecture and give at least two examples. (b) Explain the physical and economical constraints with reference to public…
• (a) Implement the following Boolean function using $8:1$ multiplexer & $4:1$ multiplexer $F(A, B, C, D) = \sum m(0, 2, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13) + \sum d(3, 8, 14)$ (…
• (a) The transistor used has $h_{ie} = 600\Omega$, $h_{fc} = 55$. $R_C = 6\text{ k}\Omega$, $R_e = 1.5\text{ k}\Omega$, $C_C = 20\text{ }\mu\text{F}$, $R_s = 1\…
• (a) Draw and explain with neat diagram, the transformer coupled multistage amplifier show the frequency response. (b) Draw and explain the frequency response o…
• Write a short notes on the following:- i) Power Factor Improvement ii) Earthing.
• a) A $5\text{ hp}, 230\text{ V}, 50\text{ Hz}$ Induction Motor has a rated Full-load speed of $950\text{ rpm}$. The Induced voltage per phase of rotor at stand…
• b) Explain principle of operation of Synchronous Generator.
• a) Derive an emf equation of dc generator. What will be the change in emf induced if flux is reduced by $20\%$ and speed is increased by $20\%$.
• b) In Two Wattmeter Method. Power measured is $30\text{ kW}$ at $0.7\text{ pf}$ lagging. Find the reading of each Wattmeter.
• Make a neat drawing of the joint at the junctions of the principal rafter and the tie beam of a wooden king post truss from the following data: a) Principal Ra…
• Draw the plan and section of an open well staircase for Civil Engg. block of an Engineering college, assuming suitable data and indicating all the terminology…
• Draw to a suitable scale sectional plan and sectional front elevation of a RCC square column 45 cm x 45 cm resting on a square footing 300 cm x 300 cm, having…
• Draw the L section, cross section and bottom reinforcement plan of a R. C. C. beam with the following data: Size of beam = 230 mm x 400 mm. Main reinforcement…
• Draw front elevation, sectional plan and section side view of a Flush door for a Living Room.
• Draw plan, elevation, suitable section of a middle school having the following accommodation: Class rooms....... 8 No. Staff Room ........ 1 No. Library Room..…
• Discuss the structure of Robotic system in detail and how the degree of freedom affects the robotic configuration? For detecting the distance in robots what ty…
• Explain the following with details i. Swaying couple ii. Hammer blow iii. Balancing of several masses revolving in the same plane. iv. Balancing of reciprocati…
• Explain the following terms. i. Torsional vibration ii. Resonance iii. Damped and un damped vibration iv. Critical damping constant and damping ratio.
• A cam has a minimum radius of 4 cm and follower lift 6 cm. The cam rotates through 80° for rise and 80° for fall with no top dwell. Draw the cam profile for ci…
• Explain the following : i. Law of gearing ii. Minimum number of teeth on pinion iii. Compound gear train iv. Epicyclic gear train
• A shaft which rotates at a constant speed of 160 rpm is connected by belting to a parallel shaft 72 cm apart which has to run at 60, 80 and 100 rpm. The smalle…
• Explain the following : i. Law of dry friction ii. Angle of response iii. Flat collar bearing iv. Axial free required at engagement of cone clutch.
• In a four bar chain ABCD, AD is fixed and is 120 mm long. The crank AB is 30 mm long and rotates at 100 r.p.m. Clockwise, while the link CD=60mm oscillates abo…
• Explain the following : i. Double slides crank chain ii. Whitworth Quick Return motion mechanism iii. Four-bar chain iv. Kinematic pair and kinematic chain
• (a) Fill in the blanks with past simple or past perfect tense depending on the context. Miss Anne Sullivan, as she then was, came to Helen Keller when Helen wa…
• (b) Mark stress in the following words: experimental, astronomy, super human, importance, degree Fill in the blanks with one of the words given in brackets. [a…
• Match the words given under 'A' with the meanings given under 'B'. List 'B' has some extra items: A (i) Sentimental (ii) transformation (iii) Listless (iv) Con…
• (a) Write down three forms for each of the following words: signify, character, compensate, destroy, equal. (b) Find single words or phrases which have roughly…
• (a) In each of the following sentences one word is underlined. Write (n) if it used as noun, (v) if it is used as verb, and (adj.) if it is used as adjective.…
• Write a paragraph of about 120 words begining with the sentence Importance of internet in scientific and educational field. OR Impact of GST on Indian economy.…
• Use any eight of the following idioms and Phrases in sentences of your own. All the year round, Dead beat, Give up, Take hold of it, See through, Go a long way…
• Attempt any three of the following questions within 150-200 words each. (i) Why was King Vikramaditya Loved by the people of India? In what respect was he most…
• What is brain storming? What are the techniques used in brain storming? OR What are the skills involved in effective meetings?
• (i) Construct sentences by using the following phrases: (Any four) (a) let sleeping dogs lie (b) sort out (c) time and again (d) bring to light (e) carry out (…
• Complete the following words the meaning of the words are given for guidance: (i) Gal ------ (band of stars which stretches across the sky) (ii) -----ler (one…
• (a) Change the following words into adjective form: Tolerate, intelligence, irony, attention, interest (b) Mark stress on the following words: Piano, despite,…
• (a) Fill in the blanks with right articles: (i) He is ------student of our school (ii) He is ------ M.L.A. (iii) -------- University is a seat of learning. (iv…
• Turn the following into assertive sentences: (a) Oh ! How delightful it was! (b) What a beautiful garden! (c) How I would like to see him! (d) How I wish I cou…
• Use any eight of the following idioms and phrases in the sentences of your own: In the care of, in great glee, put one off, take off, gathering frown, beyond r…
• Attempt any three of the following questions within 150-200 words each: (a) Why was King Vikramaditya being loved by the people of India? In what respect was h…
• What are the minutes of a meeting? What is their significance? (OR) What is the purpose of brain storming? Explain its various techniques.
• i) Construct sentences by using the following phrases: (any four) (4x1= 4) a) Part and parcel b) Sort out c) Hit upon d) Bring to light e) carry out f) Poke fu…
• What are the skills involved in effective meetings?
• Why Professional Etiquette is important? What are the various office etiquette (Telephone and Email)?
• (a) Insert Articles wherever necessary (Do any four) (i) We must help poor (ii) I would like to have pleasure of your company (iii) Taj Mahal is finest buildin…
• Make précis of the following passage and give a suitable heading to it. The travelers who can compare from experience knows that Indian trains are not the best…
• What is the difference between behavioural etiquettes and office etiquettes ? Which one do you think is more important ?
• (a) Write down the antonyms of the following adjectives : Ancient, cool, doubtful, temporary, deep. (b) Insert 'a', 'an' or 'the' if necessary : (i) ..........…
• (a) Use the following five idioms and phrases in your own sentences : To show one's colours, Out of the blue, In black and white, To live from hand to mouth, T…
• You are the Branch Manager of a company dealing with children's toys. Your city has received internet facility. Write a memo to your head office reporting intr…
• What skills does one require for conducting a meeting effectively?
• You have installed a computer system in your office dealing with consultancy and vocational guidance. Write a memo to your head office reporting the installati…
• In the following sentences select the verb form which you feel is appropriate. If both the verb forms are appropriate. Say why. (a)(i) The team (has, have) won…
• (a) Use the following five idioms and phrases in your own sentences: Null and void, on the spur of the moment, take to heart, under the influence, look before…
• Write a letter to the editor of 'Times of India' pointing out the lack of transport facilities for students and public in your area.
• Write short notes on the followings: (i) Pneumatic hammer (ii) Leads and Pile cushions
• What are the constituents of concrete? Explain the operations involved in concrete production
• What is Dewatering? Explain the method sheeting and open pumping.
• Explain the factors affecting selection of a pump.
• What is a crusher? Explain any two types of crushers.
• Explain the operation and applications of percussion drill.
• Write the purpose and applications of smooth wheel roller.
• What is tractor? Compare the study of crawler and wheeled tractor.
• What is scraper? Explain with neat sketch the working and application of the scraper.
• Estimate the output of a bulldozer for the following operating conditions. (i) Material = sandy loam top soil (ii) swell = 25% (iii) Haul Distance = 45m (iv) M…
• Explain with neat sketch the working of a Dump truck.
• Explain investment cost and operation cost in detail.
• Estimate the output per hour in bank volume of a power shovel of 0.76 cubic metre capacity excavating a foundation 3m deep in common earth with the data given…
• Explain the working and applications of a Back Hoe with a suitable sketch
• Write short notes on the following : (i) Factors affecting the output of a shovel (ii) Pneumatic tire rollers (iii) Economic life (iv) Explosives.
• (a) What is dragline ? Explain the factors affecting the output of a shovel. (b) Estimate the output of a bulldozer for the following operating conditions : (i…
• Discuss the different types of equipment's used in concreting operations.
• Explain the followings: (i) Pile driver (ii) Pile cushions
• Explain briefly the different factors which govern the production of a mixer?
• Explain the basic concept of dewatering by vacuum method.
• What precautions you will take while handling the explosives
• Explain the blasting operation and show sketches for various arrangements of blasting operation.
• Give classification of crushers and enumerate the factors which affect the choice of a crusher.
• What is tractor? Explain the various types of wheel tractors.
• Estimate the output of a bulldozer for the following operating conditions. (i) Material= sandy loam top soil (ii) swell=25% (iii) Haul Distance= 45m (iv) Mould…
• Explain the factors affecting output of a scraper.
• Differentiate between cable controlled bulldozer and hydraulic controlled bulldozer.
• Write a short note on Derrick crane and dumpers.
• How is the size of power shovel selected in a project. Explain the factors which effect the output of the power shovel.
• Explain with neat sketch the operation of Clamshell.
• What cost components you will consider in deciding the cost of owning and operating. Discuss the procedure to get the cost of owning and operating.
• Write short notes on the followings: (i) Principles of organization (ii) Functional organization (iii) Standardization (iv) Sources of claims
• What is inventory control and explain any two methods of inventory control.
• Differentiate between quality control and quality assurance.
• Write short notes on the followings: (i) Arbitration act 1940 (ii) Indian contract act (iii) specific relief act
• Write the various sources of claims and guidelines to prepare the claims.
• Describe the various dispute resolution mechanisms adopted by construction Industry.
• Explain the following terms: (i) Earnest money (ii) Indent and invoice (iii) Restricted tender (iv) BOQ
• Explain in short contract document, calling, opening and acceptance of tender.
• What is a measurement book? Explain the different types of measurement.
• A company purchased an equipment at a cost of Rs 1000000 having a life span of 5 years. At the end of 5th year the scrap value will be Rs 100000. calculate the…
• Write short notes on the followings: (i) Legal aspects of a contract (ii) Parties to contract
• Explain the general and special conditions of contract.
• What are the different types of contract? Write the difference between lumpsum and item rate contract
• What is contract management? Write the factors that affect contract management.
• (a) Explain the Von-Neumann architecture in detail. (10) (b) Perform the following Binary Arithmetic and Conversions: (10) (i) $(24.06)_{10} = (?)_2 = (?)_8 =…
• (a) How string is similar to the array. Write a program to perform string copy using C. (b) Write a program to perform the string comparison.
• (b) Differentiate between : (i) Bending of beam and Buckling of beam (ii) Web Buckling and Web Crippling
• (a) A laterally supported beam having an effective span of $8\text{ m}$ consists of ISMB 550 @ $103.1\text{ kg/m}$ and cover plate of $250\text{ mm} \times 16\…
• Design a grillage foundation for a column subjected to an axial load of $1500\text{ kN}$. The column section provided is ISWB 300 with a base plate $700\text{…
• Design a built up column composed of two channel section placed back to back, carrying an axial load of $1345\text{ kN}$. Effective length of column is $5.95\t…
• (b) Design an eccentric riveted connection to carry a load of $100\text{ kN}$ at an eccentricity of $200\text{ mm}$. Assume $20\text{ mm}$ dia. rivets with the…
• (a) What is geometry factor and how does it influence the strength of tension members?