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Post NameFOREMAN
DepartmentSTATE WATER TRANSPORT
Question Paper Code122/2017
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions98
1
Athma Bodhodaya Sangam was founded by
Answer
B. Shubanand Gurudevan
2
The venue of Salt Sathyagraha in Kerala was
Answer
B. Kannur
3
K.A. Keraleeyans name is associated with
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A. Karshakasangham
4
Herman Gundert belonged to which of the following missionary group ?
Answer
C. Basel mission
5
Travancore State Congress formed in
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D. 1938
6
The chairman of Law Commission in India is
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B. Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan
7
Who is the director of the film Valia Chirakulla Pakshi ?
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A. Dr. Biju
8
The oldest National Park in India is
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B. Gim Corbet National Park
9
Kundara Proclamation was in the year
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D. 1809
10
The headquarters of ASEAN is
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C. Jakarta
11
Sawhrida Jadha associated with Paliyam Sathyagraha was led by
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B. K.K. Kausalya
12
The person who is known as Swami Vivekananda of Kerala
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C. Agamananda Swamikal
13
The southernmost river in Kerala
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A. Neyyar
14
The venue of 2020 Olympics is
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A. Tokyo
15
The President of Kerala Sahithya Academy is
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D. Vyasahkhan
16
Wagon Tragedy is associated with
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A. Malabar Rebellion
17
Who was the Chief Guest of the 67th Republic Parade ?
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B. Francois Hollande
18
The scientific advisor of Chief Minister of Kerala
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C. M.C. Dattan
19
India bought Raphel war Plaines from which of the following country ?
Answer
A. France
20
Kerala Kala Mandalam started in the year
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B. 1930
21
The rate of increase of pressure in liquid column towards vertically downward direction must be equal to the __________ of the fluid at that point
Answer
B. Specific weight
22
According to Pascals law, β€œThe intensity of pressure at any point in a liquid at rest, is __________ in all directions”
Answer
A. the same
23
U - Tube manometers are used to measure __________ of the liquid flowing through a pipe
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D. pressure
24
Which of the following device is used to measure the discharge through open channel ?
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C. Notches
25
The co-efficient of discharge (cd) of a venturimeter lies between the limits
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A. 0.95 to 0.99
26
In an open channel flow, If the flow characteristics, such as, velocity of flow, depth of flow, rate of flow at any point do not change with respect to time, the flow is said to be _______
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C. Steady flow
27
In a Centrifugal pump, the sum of Suction head and Delivery head is called
Answer
D. Static head
28
Following is an example of roto dynamic pump
Answer
B. Centrifugal pump
29
A Kaplan turbine is a __________
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C. Low head Axial flow turbine
30
In a reciprocating pump, If Qt=Theoretical discharge and Qa=Actual discharge, then the ratio Qtβˆ’Qa is known as : Qt
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C. Slip
31
Reversible adiabatic process is also known as __________
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D. Isentropic process
32
Otto cycle consists of __________ __________ process
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A. Two adiabatic and Two constant volume
33
In a 4 - stroke cycle engine
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B. there is one power stroke in every two revolutions of the crank shaft
34
A single cylinder 4 - stroke engine is rotating at 2000 rpm. The number of power strokes occurring per minute
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C. 1000
35
Brake thermal efficiency is the ratio of
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A. Brake power to Heat input of the engine
36
Morse test is conducted on a multi-cylinder engine to determine __________
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D. the Indicated power of each cylinder 6 A
37
The statement β€œIt is impossible to construct an engine working on cyclic process, whose sole purpose is to convert the whole heat energy supplied to it into an equivalent amount of work” is known as __________
Answer
B. Kelvin-Planck statement
38
The volumetric efficiency of a compressor is defined as
Answer
C. the ratio of actual volume of air entering to the swept volume of cylinder
39
During an isothermal process, all properties of the working fluid changes except ________
Answer
C. Temperature
40
Select the wrong set
Answer
D. Diesel engine - Spark plug
41
The limit up to which Hook’s law is obeyed is called
Answer
C. Limit of proportionality
42
The maximum angle of an inclined plane at which a body can remain in equilibrium on the plane entirely by the assistance of friction is called
Answer
B. Angle of repose
44
In a simply supported beam with uniformly distributed load, shear force is maximum at the
Answer
A. Support ends
45
The diameter of a rivet by Unwinn’s formula for a plate thickness of 9 mm
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D. 18 mm
46
Point of Contraflexture is where
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B. Bending moment is zero
48
Poisson’s ratio is defined as the
Answer
C. modulus of ratio of transverse strain to axial strain
49
The lead of a two start screw thread is equal to
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B. twice of the pitch
50
Horizontal force required to pull a body of weight of 200 N along a horizontal surface with a coefficient of friction of 0.2 is
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D. 40 N
51
Economiser in a steam boiler is used to
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C. Heat the feed water by utilising the heat in the exhaust gases
52
The function of a moderator in a nuclear power plant is to
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D. Slow down the fast moving fission neutrons 8 A
53
The function of a surge tank in a hydro-electric power plant is to
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B. Reduce the water hammer inside the penstock pipe occure during sudden clossure of the nozzle
54
If an engine lathe is equiped with a four stepped conepully head stock and back gear arrangement, then the total spindle speed obtained will be
Answer
D. 8
55
Positive back rake angle for a carbide tool is preferred for machining
Answer
B. Softer material
56
If the lathe spindle and lead screw rotate with same RPM while thread cutting operation. Then the pitch of thread of the work piece will be
Answer
A. Equal to the lead screw pitch
57
Rough cutting, semifinishing and finishing operations are completed in a single stroke of tool pass by using
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D. Broaching tool
58
Total number of tools that can hold on a turret lathe is up to
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B. 14
59
Dressing and truing related with
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A. Grinding wheel
60
Counter sinking is the operation of
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A. Machining the entrance of the hole in a conical shape to accommodate screw head
61
__________ is the passage around the cylinder through which water is allowed to flow to cool the cylinder
Answer
A. Water Jacket
62
Top of the piston is called __________
Answer
Question Cancelled
63
On an engine that drives an automatic transmission a __________ is used in the place of a flywheel
Answer
D. Flex Plate
64
__________ Articulates the piston to the small end of the connecting rod
Answer
B. Wrist Pin
65
__________ are used to transmit the force from the camshaft to the push rods in an over head value engine
Answer
A. Tappets
66
To enrich the mixture to a Degree necessary to start the Petrol Engine, the carburettor is provided with __________ system
Answer
C. Choke
67
Carburettor __________ is intended to Prevent Enrichment of the Mixture in case of clogging of Air cleaner
Answer
A. Balancing
68
In Diesel Engine __________ delivers finely divided atomized fuel under High pressure to the combustion chamber
Answer
B. Injector
69
__________ valve regulates the flow of water to the radiator
Answer
D. Thermostat 10 A
70
__________ is a pipe line from oil pump to the oil stored in the oil pan
Answer
C. Oil pump pick up
71
The spindle of the steering knuckle carries the __________ mounted on tapered roller bearing
Answer
B. Wheel Hub
72
__________ provide a rigid structural foundation for vehicle body and A solid anchorage for suspension system
Answer
B. Frame
73
__________ occurs when the wheel hits a Dip or Hole and moves downward
Answer
A. Rebound
74
Amount of load necessary to Deflect the spring is termed __________
Answer
D. Spring rate
75
Short long arm suspension is commonly known as __________ system
Answer
C. A-Frame wish bone
76
__________ uses sliding pair, which means more friction and easy wearing of steering components
Answer
A. Davis steering
77
__________ connects the two front stub axles through an arm
Answer
B. Tie rod
78
Ratio of steering wheel angle turned to stub axle angle turned is called __________
Answer
C. Steering Gear Ratio
79
Disc Brakes are also known as __________ Brakes
Answer
D. External contracting brake
80
__________ valve in the front brake line of hydraulic brake system holds off pressure going from master cylinder to front disc calipers
Answer
B. Metering valve
81
If the clutch disc is not completely released when clutch pedal is fully depressed, __________ occurs
Answer
A. Clutch Drag
82
Belleville spring is the other name for __________
Answer
B. Diaphragm spring
83
__________ is used to ensure that the main shaft and main speed gear to be Locked to it are rotating at the same speed
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D. Synchronizer
84
Cluster gear is other name for __________
Answer
C. Countershaft Gear
85
__________ are commonly used on Front wheel drive vehicles
Answer
A. Transaxles
86
Inflation Pressure is associated with __________
Answer
D. Tires
87
A Tire’s __________ is the relation of its cross section height compared to the cross section width
Answer
B. Profile
88
Function of __________ is to keep positive and negative plates apart when they are assembled in the battery and so prevent internal short circuit
Answer
C. Separator
89
__________ is a topping up device for Battery
Answer
Question Cancelled
90
__________ circuit consists of the secondary winding of the ignition coil, the distributor, the High tension wires and Spark Plugs
Answer
C. High Tension
91
__________ is an occurrence in the use of motor vehicle resulting in injury to or death of a Person or Animal or Damage of any property
Answer
A. Accident
92
__________ is the width of land to be acquired for Road purposes, keeping in view future requirements
Answer
C. Right of way
93
__________ means a certificate issued by a competent authority to the effect that a motor vehicle has been duly Registered in Accordance with provision of chapter IV of M.V. Act
Answer
D. Certificate of Registration
94
__________ means any mechanically propelled vehicle adapted to use upon roads, which is self propelled
Answer
A. Motor vehicle
95
An Accident or Fire Damage vehicle is deemed to be a __________ if the cost of repairs exceeds the Pre Accident market value
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C. Total loss
96
Single point fuel injection is also called __________
Answer
D. Throttle Body injection
97
__________ sensors measure changes in intake manifold pressure caused by changes in Engine speed and load and convert them into Electrical signals
Answer
C. Map
98
EGR is Employed to reduce amount of __________ in Emissions
Answer
A. NOx
99
__________ systems use Global positioning satellites to help drivers make travel decisions while they are on the road
Answer
B. Navigation
100
Supplemental inflatable restraint on modern vehicles are better known as __________
Answer
D. Air Bag system -o0o- 14 A

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