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Post NameDRAFTSMAN - ARCHITECTURAL - GR I - NCA-SC/M
DepartmentPWD - ARCHITECTURAL WING
Question Paper Code038/2016
Date of Test1 March 2016
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
The unit of force in 8.[. system of units is :
Answer
C. Newton
2
One kg force is equal to:
Answer
A. 9.8N
3
The angle between two forces when the resultant ia maximum and minimum respectively : are :
Answer
B. 0° and 180°
4
Ifthe resultant of two equal forces has the same magnitude as either of the forces, the angle between the two forces is :
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D. 120°
5
The resultant of the two forces P and Q is R. If Q is doubled, the new resultant is perpendicular to P. Then:
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B. Q = R
6
Two forces are acting at an angle of 120°. The bigger force is 40 N and the resultant is perpendicular to the smaller one. The smaller force is :
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A. 20N
7
Concurrent forces are those forces whose lines of action : |
Answer
B. Meet at one point |
8
8 Anumber of forces acting at a point will be in equilibrium, if:
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C. Sum of resolved parts in the vertical direction and horizontal direction is zero
9
. 9. The forces, which meet at one point and their lines of action also lie on the same plane, are known as:
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A. Coplanar concurrent forees
10
Acouple produces :
Answer
B. Rotational motion
11
Elasticity of a body is :
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A. The property by which a body returns to its original shape after removal of the
12
The stress in a member subjected to a force is :
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C. The resistance offered by the material per unit area to a force
13
The volumetric strain is the ratio of the :
Answer
B. Change in volume to the original volume
14
The law “Stress is proportional to strain within certain limits” is formulated by : |
Answer
D. Robert Hook |
15
Young's Modulus is the ratio of the normal stress to the :
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C. Normal strain within proportional limit |
16
The stress due to temperature change in a member depends on :
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B. Supporting conditions at the two ends
17
The percentage of elongation of a material from a direct tensile test indicates :
Answer
A. Ductility
18
The energy stored in a body when strained within elastic limit is known as: ;
Answer
D. Strain energy
19
The Poisson's Ratio is the ratio of :
Answer
C. Lateral strain to longitudinal strain
20
Modulus of Rigidity is the ratio of :
Answer
B. Shear stress to shear stain
21
In order to determine the natural features such as valleys, rivers, lakes ete, the surveying | preferred is:
Answer
D. Topographical surveying
22
The fundamental principle of surveying is to work from the :
Answer
A. Whole to the part
23
The method of measuring distance by pacing is chiefly used in :
Answer
C. Reconnaissance surveys
24
The instrument attached to the wheel of a vehicle in order to measure the distance travelled, is called :
Answer
B. Odometer
25
Direct ranging is possible only when the end stations are :
Answer
D. Mutually inter visible
26
The error in measured length due to sag of chain or tape is known as:
Answer
A. Positive error
27
When the position of a point is to located accurately by a perpendicular offset, the direction of perpendicular ia set out by means of :
Answer
B. Optical square
28
In an optical square, the angle between the first incident ray and the last reflected ray is:
Answer
C. 90°
29
The angle between the reflecting surfaces of a prism square is : |
Answer
D. 45°
30
The horizontal angle between the true meridian and survey line is called :
Answer
A. Azimuth
31
The number of reaction components possible at a hinge on rollers support ia: |
Answer
B. 1 |
32
A simply supported beam is subjected to a pure moment. This will be resisted through :
Answer
C. Acouple formed by the reactions from the two supports
33
Acantilever beam is the one which is supported with ;
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D. One end fixed and the other free
34
The bending moment in a beam will be maximum where :
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A. The S.F is zero
35
Points of contra flexure are the points where :
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B. Where the B.M. changes its sign
36
Ina simple bending theory, one of the assumption is that the plane section before Bending remains plane after bending. This assumption means that :
Answer
C. Stress is uniform throughout the beam
37
The neutral axis of any section is:
Answer
D. ‘The line of intersection of neutral plane with cross section
38
Which of the following section is the most efficient in carrying bending moments?
Answer
A. f-section
39
The maximum shear stress will always occur at :
Answer
B. A fibre in the cross-section depending on the configuration
40
In an I section almost all the maximum shear stress will occur at :
Answer
C. Web
41
When a cantilever beam is loaded at its free end, the maximum compressive stress Shall develop at: |
Answer
D. Bottom fibre
42
A beam of uniform strength has :
Answer
A. Same bending stress at every section |
43
The neutral axis of a beam is subjected to ———————— atreaa.
Answer
B. Zero
44
When a simply supported rectangular beam is loaded transversely, the maximum tensile stress is developed on the:
Answer
C. Bottom layer
45
A flitched beam is used to:
Answer
D. Equalise the strength in tension and compression
46
A rectangular beam of length l supported at its two ends carries a central point load W. The maximum deflection occurs:
Answer
A. At the centre
47
The product of Young's modulus (E) and moment. of inertia(]) is known as: |
Answer
B. Flexural rigidity |
48
The product of the tangential force acting on the shaft and its distance from the axis of the shaft (i.e. radius of shaft) is known aa:
Answer
C. Twisting moment
49
When a shaft is subjected to torsion, the shear stress induced in the shaft varies from?
Answer
D. Zero at the centre to maximum at the circumference
50
The shear stress at the centre of a circular shaft under torsion is :
Answer
A. Zero
51
Laterite is chemically classified as :
Answer
B. Argillaceous rock |
52
Which of the following is an example of argillaceous rock?
Answer
D. All of these
53
Marble is an example of
Answer
C. Metamorphic rock
54
A first class brick should have a minimum crushing strength of :
Answer
A. 10.45 MN/m?
55
Which of the following constituent, when present in excess quantity in clay causes the bricks to melt and distort during burning?
Answer
C. Lime
56
Efflorescence is caused if: '
Answer
D. All of the above A 9 038/2016 [P.T.O.]
57
Quick lime is
Answer
B. Product left immediately after the calcinations of pure limestone
58
The silica in Portland cement should be :
Answer
A. 20 to 25%
59
The cementing property in cement is mainly due to: |
Answer
B. Lime
60
The slump test of concrete is used to measure its :
Answer
C. Consistency
61
Which of the following is the most correct estimate? |
Answer
D. Detailed estimate
62
The expenses of item which do not come under any regular head of item and the cost of unforeseen items are called i
Answer
D. Contingencies
63
The quantity of Damp Proof Course
Answer
A. m?
64
The technique of finding the fair price of an existing building or property is known as :
Answer
B. valuation
65
The annual periodic payments made for the payment of the capital invested is known aa :
Answer
C. Annuity
66
The value of the dismantled material lees the cost of dismantling is called :
Answer
D. The scrap value
67
The weight of cement is generally taken as:
Answer
A. 50 keg
68
The volume of cement in one bag is: |
Answer
B. 0.033 m?
69
The approximate weight of one cubic metre of mild steel is : .
Answer
C. 7850 kg
70
The amount required to be deposited by a contractor while submitting a tender is known as:
Answer
D. Earnest money deposit
71
In singly reinforced beams, steel reinforcement is provided in :
Answer
A. Tensile zone
72
“In asingly reinforced beam, the effective depth is measured from the compression edge to the :
Answer
B. Centre of tensile reinforcement —
73
The section in which concrete is not fully stressed to its permissible value when stress in | steel reaches its maximum value, is called :
Answer
C. Under reinforced section
74
The deep beams are designed for :
Answer
D. Bending moment only A 11 0338/2016 [P.T.O.]
75
Shear reinforcement is provided in the form of :
Answer
D. All of these
76
The longitudinal shearing stresses acting on the surface between the steel and concrete are called :
Answer
A. Bond stresses
77
Shear modulus of elasticity is‘also known as :
Answer
C. Modulus of rigidity
78
Which of the following is not a compression member?
Answer
B. Tie
79
Effective length of a column is the length between the points of :
Answer
C. c) Zero moments
80
The buckling load in a steel column is :
Answer
A. Related to the length
81
Who was the president of Constituent Assembly? |
Answer
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
82
One of the following language is not recognised by Indian constitution : -
Answer
D. Tulu 0398/2016 12 A
83
“The Right for constitutional Remedies is the heart and soul of the constitution” who said :
Answer
B. B.R. Ambedkar
84
Who abolished sati?
Answer
B. Lord Wiliam Bendict
85
Who was the leader of 1921 Malabar Rebellion?
Answer
C. Ali Mushyar
86
Who is the author of “Oru Theruvinte Katha"?
Answer
A. S.K. Pottekkad
87
Kuruchia Revolt was in:
Answer
D. 1812
88
.T. Battathirippad stood for the emancipation of :
Answer
B. Namboodiri Women
89
Who is the author of “Kundalinippattu"?
Answer
C. Sree Narayana Guru
90
Who is the Kerala Minister for information Technology?
Answer
B. P.K. Kunbalikutty
91
Which is the largest constitution in the world?
Answer
D. Indian A 1g 0038/2016 {P.T.O.]
92
Prime Minister's office situates in -
Answer
A. South Block
93
Who was the first Chief Editor of “Mathrubhoomi"?
Answer
C. K.P: Kesava Menon
94
The place where Gandhiji delivered his first speech in Kerala :
Answer
D. Kozhikode
95
Headquarters of ISRO:
Answer
A. Bangalore
96
‘Arangu Kanatha Nadan’' is the autobiography of :
Answer
C. Thikkodiyan
97
Expand NAAC:
Answer
A. National Assessment and Accreditation Council
98
Which is the Headquarters of Nair Service Society?
Answer
D. Perunna
99
‘Ayyankali’ stood for the social upliftment of :
Answer
A. Pulayas
100
Which is the TV channel of Kerala Education Department?
Answer
B. Victers

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