| Post Name | Draftsman Grade I |
|---|---|
| Department | Kerala Port-Hydrographic Survey Wing |
| Question Paper Code | 080/2014 |
| Date of Test | 12 June 2014 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
The general method of determining the distance of boundaries during reconnaissance
survey :
Answer
B. Pacing
2
The methods of plane surveying can be done for an area, not more than :
Answer
C. 1000 Sqkm
3
Which one of the following scales is the smallest?
1
Answer
A. 1 = FS) he
4
Which one of the following scales is the smallest?
Answer
D. 1 cm = 1 km
5
Fora well conditioned triangle. its angle should not be less than :
Answer
A. 90°
6
The angle of dip at the magnetic pole 1s |
Answer
C. 45°
7
The term height of instrument (H J) in leveling is:
Answer
A. Height of instrument axis above the station point
8
While leveling on a steep slope, it is preferable to setup the instrument successively along :
Answer
B. Straight line
9
The contour interval is :
Answer
A. Greater on flat ground
10
Ina vernier theodolite having least count 20", the value of veriner scale division is :
Answer
D. 59/60  20°
11
To measure a vertical angle of an object :
Answer
B. Vernier D should set zero
12
The some of the interior angle of a closed traverse is :
Answer
C. (2Nâ4) x 180°
13
The method of tachnometry is generally done by :
Answer
A. Subtense bar system
14
[fâLâ is the leneth of tracing arm, 2 is the radius of the anchor arm âaâ is the distance between
the roller and the hinge when the wheel is beyond the hinge, the area of Zero circle is given
by:
Answer
C. ÂŤ(2aL-R*-L*)
15
Tidal datum as compared to the M.S.L datum is usually :
Answer
D. None
16
The evele of tidal phenomena governed by the moon is for :
Answer
A. 24 hrs
17
The spring tide occurs on ;
Answer
B. 14 days after full moon
18
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
(A) An echo sounder can be used in strong currents
(RB) Asounding rod is used when currents very strong
(C) Anecho sounder is also called a ferthometer
(D) An echo sounder will not give correct results near jetties
The angle from a sounding boat are measured with a:
Answer
D. Box sextant.
19
Polar moment of inertia of a rectangular section is of width âbâ and height âhâ is given by :
bh* hb*
Answer
B. 12
20
mm
Answer
C. The design should com pletely revised
21
Flexural strese developed in a material results in:
Answer
C. Shear stress
22
The flexural rigidity of a beam is expressed by :
Answer
D. 7*
23
The flexural rigidity of a beam is expressed by:
Answer
A. EI
24
One MPa is equivalent to:
Answer
B. 10³ kN/m²
25
The min. diameter of longitudinal reinforcement in a column as per IS 456 :
Answer
A. 6mm
26
When the actual shear stress rv is less than the permissible shear stress re, )
Answer
B. Shear reinforcement need not be designed |
27
Maximum area of tension reinforcement in a RC beam shall not exceed :
Answer
B. 6% of Cross sectional area of the member
28
In working stress method of design, the factor of safety for concrete is taken approximately :
Answer
C. 4
29
As per IS 456, expansion joint provided for a structure, when the length exceeds :
Answer
A. 40m
30
The kind of plastic mainly used with concrete :
Answer
B. Poly ethylane
31
The inert material used in concrete :
Answer
A. Water
32
As per IS code, the ultimate compressive strength is determined at an age of:
Answer
C. 21 days
33
The ratio of creep strain over elastic strain is :
Answer
D. Tertiary creep
34
Chemical formula of dicalcium silicate :
*
Answer
C. y) CaQSide
35
Which of the following name is related to soil engineering?
Answer
B. James Watt
36
âThe ratio of volume of voids in soil to its total volume is termed as -
Answer
C. C) Porocity
37
Heating of soil upto about 110° C, for drying it, the water that is evaporated is known as:
Answer
C. Adsorbed water
38
Density of soil may be determined in the field by the method of :
Answer
B. Core Cutter
39
As per IS specification, soil having particle size b/w 0.2 mm to 0.06 mm is-
Answer
C. Clay
40
Load of a structure transferred to a wide area of soil through :
Answer
A. Basement
41
For design of foundations, the bearing capacity, generally taken is :
Answer
D. Improved bearing capacity
42
Which one of the following types of foundation is auitable for bridge?
Answer
B. Caisson foundation
43
Minimum depth of wall footing is obtained by :
Answer
B. Kutterâs formula
44
The depression provided at the top of the brick is called :
Answer
A. Bed
45
The minimum lap provided for brick masonry is :
Answer
D. 100mm
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46
Brick masonry should not be constructed in a day, more than a height of :
Answer
C. c) 2.5m
47
The deposits on the surface of brick caused by alternate wetting and drying is called :
Answer
B. Alkalies
48
The projection provided on the steps of a stair is known as :
Answer
A. Tread
49
The minimum width of stair case for a public building :
Answer
C. c) 1.0m
50
Dry rubble masonry is suitable for : |
Answer
D. Wall foundation
51
The empty space between timber floor and concrete base is :
Answer
B. Filled with clay
52
The space available b/w the floor and the bottom most surface of the structure above the floor
in a room is known as :
Answer
A. Clear space
53
The term âwindersâ is related to the construction of :
Answer
C. Sloped roof
54
The construction of north ight roofing is suitable for :
Answer
B. Educational building
55
The LOTUSâ temple in Delhi is an example of :
*
Answer
C. Corrugated roof construction
56
Which one of the following is a term associated with an arch?
Answer
A. Tread
57
The capillary rise of a liquid in a glass tube is due to:
Answer
C. Abrasion
58
The reason for selection of mercury as the manometric liquid is due to its property of:
Answer
B. High specific gravity
59
Piezometer is used to measure :
Answer
D. Discharged
60
Intensity of colour of water which is accepted for drinking is about :
Answer
A. 10 mg/l
61
Potassium permanganates is used in water, for make it :
Answer
C. Odorless
62
IfâAâ is the catchment area in sq.km and A is a constant, Dickenâs formula to calculated peak
discharge Qp is given by :
Answer
C. c) Qe=2.4-"
63
The pH value of potable water should be :
Answer
B. Neutral
64
Which one of the following transport system is cheapest in construction and maintenance?
Answer
D. Water way
65
The speed of navy ships is expressed in :
Answer
B. Miles/hr
66
The depth of water body can be increased by :
Answer
C. Boring
67
Dry dock is constructed for :
Answer
A. Anchoring fishing boats
68
Moment of deposition of sand and other matters in zig-zag manner due to drifting at coast is
a phenomenon known as :
Answer
D. Sand blasting
69
The vertical distance b/w the lowest point of a bridge member and the highest point of a
vehicle is known as :
Answer
B. Free board
70
For the indication of CPM chart employs : |
Answer
A. Triangles
71
Reynoldâs number indicates :
Answer
D. Velocity of a flowing stream
72
âThe minimum cement content in reinforced concrete as [5 456 in kg im? :
Answer
A. 200
73
Total water soluble sulphate content of the concrete mix, expressed as SO,, by the mass of
cement should not exceed :
Answer
C. 5%
74
The minimum horizontal distance between two parallel main reinforcing bars of 32 mm
diameter is :
Answer
B. (25+5) mm
75
The minimum reinforcement of HYSD bars required in a RCC member is :
Answer
C. 0.2% of CS area
76
By providing helical reinforcement in a RCC column, instead of lateral tie, its strength can be
increased by :
Answer
A. 10%
77
The partial safety factor for the strength of reinforcing steel in limit state method is :
Answer
D. 3.165
78
The maximum strain in the tension reinforcement in the section at failure shall not be Jess
than:
fy fy
âââ + 0.002 st oh.
â O15 me
Answer
B. 115 Ee 0.002
79
In railways coning of wheel is done with a taper of about :
Answer
C. Lin 100
80
In railways coning of wheel is done with a taper of about:
Answer
A. 1 in 20
81
Folklore academy is situated in the district of:
Answer
A. Kannur
82
8%. The name of the village which is affected by endosulfan :
Answer
C. Enmakaje
83
âThunchan Paramba' is situated in:
Answer
C. Tirur
84
Black soil is formed as a result of :
Answer
D. Volcanoes
85
Which is the origin of Indus River?
Answer
A. Mount Kailas
86
Crude oil is mainly concentrated in :
Answer
A. Assam
87
The slogan "Inquilab Zindabad' was first raised by : |
Answer
B. Bhagat Singh
88
"People's planâ is contributed by : |
Answer
B. M.N. Roy
89
The First Sathyagraha of Gandhiji in India is:
Answer
C. Champaran
90
Chinthamani Nageswara Rao is a great scholar in:
Answer
D. Material chemistry
91
Who is the person to get Sathyan memorial award recently?
Answer
D. Kamal
92
Who is the World Chess Champion?
Answer
C. Magnus Carlsen
93
India signed
Answer
D. ct : 23, 2013) a Border Defence Co-Operation Agreement
94
Nelson Mandela spent his twenty seven years in prison, eighteen years of them in :
Answer
A. Robben Island
95
What is the name of the autobiography of V.T. Bhattathiripadu?
Answer
A. âKanneerum Kinavum' {
96
Whois the author of âAnanda Sopnam' which is published in 1913?
Answer
B. Brahmanand Swami Sivayogi
97
Who is the social reformer who desired to establish "Dharmayugam" instead of 'Kaliyugamâ?
Answer
B. Ayya Vaikunda
98
âSwadeshabhimani' daily is established by a famous social reformer. Who is the person?
Answer
B. Vakkam Moulavi
99
Who received the 'Indira Gandhi National Integration Award in 2012"?
Answer
D. M.S. Swami Nathan
100
Nagarjuna Sagar project is in the river :
Answer
C. Krishna
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