| Post Name | ASSISTANT MARINE SURVEYOR (SR FROM SC / ST) |
|---|---|
| Department | PORT (HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY BRANCH) |
| Question Paper Code | 076/2014 |
| Date of Test | 6 June 2014 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Closed contours of decreasing values towards their centre means :
Answer
C. adepression
2
Coning of wheels in locomotives to:
Answer
D. all the above
3
Earth's water circulatory system is known as:
Answer
B. Hydrological cycle
4
The earth's water circulatory aystem is known as: |
Answer
D. None of the above
5
Ifthe porosity of a soil sample is 20% the void ratio is :
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D. 0.25
6
Point of contra flexure is the point where ;
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A. shear force is zero
7
Carriage way width for single lane traffic is :
Answer
D. 4.25 M
8
The characteristic compressive strength of M30 concrete is :
Answer
D. 30N/mm*
9
Bourdon tube gauge is used to measure :
Answer
A. potential difference of an electric circuit
10
For laying or paving 400 sq.m area by using 20 cm x 20 cm size paving tiles, the number of
tiles required will be:
Answer
C. c) 400
11
The weight per metre length of 20 mm diameter miled steel bar is approximately equal to :
Answer
C. 4times the weight per metre length of 10 mm dia-miled steel bars
12
ll. Plate girders are usually used:
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C. for railway bridges
13
The height of a wash basin above floor level is :
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D. 1000 to 1200 mm
14
The most reliable estimate is :
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D. detailed estimate
15
As per standards in India, water required per head per day for domestic purpose is :
Answer
B. 105 litres
16
Vicat's apparatus is generally used to measure :
Answer
C. shear strength of soil
17
The grade of concrete which is not recommended for reinforced concrete work is :
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A. M30
18
17.’ The standard size of first class wire cut brick is:
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B. 21.5cm x 11.4cm x 7.3cm
19
Differential manometer is used to measure :
Answer
B. difference in pressure at two points
20
The test strength of concrete cubes obtained as samples from a major concrete work is the
average strength of :
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A. 16 specimen cubes
21
Cause ways are defined as :
Answer
C. atype of flow through an open channel
22
Temporary hardness is caused by the presence of :
Answer
D. Chlorides of Ca and Mg
23
The rectangular moment of inertia of a circular section of diameter D about it's own
eentroicdal axis is :
Pe
A) =D 2 =
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A. ;
24
Hydrographic survey deals with the mapping of :
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D. heavenly bodies
25
Steel structures are ideally suitable for impact loads because they have :
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B. design stress
26
The tapered movable rail, connected at its thickest end to running rail is called :
Answer
C. } stock rail
27
The whole circle bearing of a line is 300 degrees it’s reduced bearing is :
Answer
D. $60°E
28
For linear measurements of highest precision, the tape which is to be recommended is :
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C. steel tape
29
For important works, moist curing on the exposed surface of concrete is done at least for a
period of :
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A. 14 days
30
Generally adopted nominal size of course aggregate for reinforced concrete construction is:
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C. 12mm
31
A water is said to be acidic, when it's p4 value :
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C. lesa than 7
32
Ina well-conditioned triangle no angle greater than :
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B. 60°
33
The force acting along the circumference will cause stress in the walls in a direction normal
to the longitudinal axis of cylinder, this stress is termed as:
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C. yield stress
34
The shear strength of a beam can be increased by :
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D. rubbing the bars with emery paper before placing.
35
A surge tank is provided to:
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A. release the entrapped air
36
A planimeter is used for :
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D. measurement of plan areas
37
The value of modulus of elasticity of steel is:
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D. 2x 105 N/mm?
38
The velocity of a fluid particle at the centre of a pipe section is :
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A. maximum
39
Latitude of a traverse line is obtained by multiplying its length by :
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B. Cosine of its reduced bearing
40
Modulus of rigidity is :
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D. Shear strain
41
The well-known Nagpur plan is associated with :
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C. Construction of Highways in India
42
The quantity of cement required for 12mm thick cement sand plastering in the ratio 1:5 one
coat for 10 Sq.m is :
Answer
D. 43 ke
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43
Net Income x years purchase is equal to:
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C. Capitalized value
44
Due to the attack of dry rot, the timber :
Answer
D. Reduces to powder
45
Galvanizing means, covering Iron with a thin coat of :
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C. Zine
46
Maximum permissible deflection for a simply supported steel member is:
Answer
B. span/325
47
Well foundations are commonly used for :
Answer
B. Bridges
48
Soil is dried beyond its shrinkage limit, it will show :
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B. No volume change
49
An area of one hectare is ;
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D. 10000m?
50
The deflection at the free end of a cantilever carrying a point load W at the free end is:
Answer
A. WL³/3EI
51
Cee analysis is a procedure used to determine :
Answer
D. Particle size distribution of a granular material
52
Drop man holes are provided in sewerage aystem when there is :
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C. Change in the elevation of ground level
53
IRC recommended Camber value on bituminous roads for heavy rainfall area : |
Answer
B. 2%
54
The best method of interpolation of contour is by :
Answer
A. Computation
55
Tf Ais the cross section area of a R.C.C. slab and if HYSD bars and M20 concretes are used,
The minimum percentage of steel provided is ;
Answer
C. 0.12% of A
56
The lateral ties in a reinforced rectangular column under axial compression are used :
Answer
D. To avoid buckling of the longitudinal steel area under compression
57
The amount shown in the account book after allowing necessary depreciation ia:
Answer
B. Book value
58
Barometers are used to measure :
Answer
D. Atmospheric pressure
59
Plotting of inaccessible points on a plane table is done by the method of :
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A. intersection
60
A type of rock formed by the deposition of materials at the earth's surface by the action of
water, wind and other natural agencies :
Answer
C. Sedimentary rock
61
Bitumen felt is :
Answer
D. All the above
62
The characteristic strength of concrete is defined as the compressive strength below which
not more than:
Answer
B. 5% results are expected to fall
63
The radius of gyration k of a section of area A and least moment of inertia I about the centroidal axis is obtained from:
Answer
D. I = Ak^2
64
A type of survey in which the curvature of earth is taken into consideration is :
Answer
A. Geodetic survey
65
The standard trimmed size of AO drawing sheet is
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A. 841x 1189 mm
66
A fixed beam AB of span L carries a uniformly distributed load w per metre over the entire span. Its equal fixing moments MA and MB are:
Answer
B. wL^2/12
67
The gradual accumulation of amount by way of deposits for the replacement of the structure
at the end of it’s useful period is called :
Answer
C. Sinking fund
68
A material which shows same elastic properties in all the directions at the point is said to be :
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B. Isotropic
69
A truss containing j joints and m members is a perfect simple truss if:
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C. m = 2j - 3
70
The magnitude of shear stress due to shear force F on a rectangular section of are A at
Neutral axis is :
F F
Answer
D. 2A
71
The function of ballast in railway track is to:
Answer
D. All the above
72
A structure in which the number of reactive components is equal to number of available
conditions is known as:
Answer
A. Determinate structure
73
In a Vernier theodolite more angular accuracy is achieved by taking observations by the
method called :
Answer
B. Repetition
74
Atmospheric pressure is equal to a fresh water column head by :
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D. 10.30m
75
According to Indian standards, the method of measurements shall be in the order of :
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B. Length, Breadth, Height
76
Damp proof course is measured in :
Answer
C. M*
77
A relatively fixed point of known elevation above datum is called :
Answer
A. Bench mark
78
The density of ordinary port land cement is :
Answer
D. 1440 kg/m!
79
The graphical representation of average rainfall and rainfall excess rates over a specified
area during successive unit time intervals during a storm is called :
Answer
C. Hyetograph
80
The centre of gravity of a hemisphere of radius R from its base is located at a distance :
Answer
A. : R. from base
81
In a Vernier theodolite more angular accuracy is achieved by taking observations by the
method called :
Answer
B. Repetition
82
‘Which Indian state has high density of population according to 2011 census?
Answer
A. Bihar
83
Which river in India creates the world’s largest delta “Sudarbans"? |
Answer
C. Ganga
84
Who proclaimed as the emperor of India by the revolters of 1857?
Answer
D. Bahadur Shah II |
85
In which movement Gandhiji gave the mantra “Do or Die” :
Answer
A. Quit India movement
86
Name the typhoon that devastated the Philippinis in November 2013 :
Answer
D. Haiyan
87
Recently India signed in the ‘Border Defence Co-operative agreement’ with which country : |
Answer
C. China
88
The legendary Indian playback singer who passed on October 2013 :
Answer
B. Prabodh Chandra Dey
89
First zero landless district in India :
Answer
B. Kannur
90
Who win the Wibilton championship for Gentleman’s singles in 2013?
Answer
D. Andy Murray
91
Which is the largest fresh-water lake in Kerala?
Answer
C. Sasthamkotta
92
In which year Kerala Coast affected by Indian Ocean Tsunami: ;
Answer
A. 2004
93
Where is Kerala Forest Research Institute is located?
Answer
A. Peechi
94
Kaladi the birth place of Sankaracharya stands on the banks of the river :
Answer
C. Perivar
95
Who was the founding editor of Vivekodayam monthly?
Answer
D. Kumaranasan
96
Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham founded by :
Answer
B. Avyankali
97
Which Renaissance leader of Kerala honoured with the title "Bharata Kesari" by president of
India?
Answer
A. Mannath Padmanabham
98
Who was popularly known as “Superindent Ayya” among his co-workers?
Answer
B. Thycaud Ayya
99
Who is known as “Lincoln of Kerala”?
Answer
C. Pandit Karuppan
100
Who wrote the play ‘Adukkalayil ninnu arangathekku?
Answer
D. V.T. Bhattathiripad
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