1
GATE CE 1998
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The real symmetric matrix $$C$$ corresponding to the quadratic form $$Q = 4{x_1}{x_2} - 5{x_2}{x_2}$$ is
A
$$\left[ {\matrix{ 1 & 2 \cr 2 & { - 5} \cr } } \right]$$
B
$$\left[ {\matrix{ 2 & 0 \cr 0 & { - 5} \cr } } \right]$$
C
$$\left[ {\matrix{ 1 & 1 \cr 1 & { - 2} \cr } } \right]$$
D
$$\left[ {\matrix{ 0 & 2 \cr 2 & { - 5} \cr } } \right]$$
2
GATE CE 1998
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The microbial quality of treated piped water supplies is monitored by
A
Microscopic examination
B
Plate count of heterotrophic bacteria
C
Coliform MPN test
D
Identification of all pathogens
3
GATE CE 1998
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Water distribution systems are sized to meet the
A
Maximum hourly demand
B
Average hourly demand
C
Maximum daily demand and fire demand.
D
Average daily demand and fire demand.
4
GATE CE 1998
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The return period for the annual maximum flood of a given magnitude is 8 years. The probability that this flood magnitude will be executed once during the next 5 years is
A
0.625
B
0.966
C
0.487
D
0.529