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Post NameIst GRADE OVERSEER / Ist GRADE DRAFTSMAN/ OVERSEER CIVIL IInd GRADE
DepartmentLOCAL SELF GOVT / KSIDC
Question Paper Code161/2014
Date of Test7 October 2014
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
Which constituent in the earth gives plasticity to mould bricks?
Answer
D. Alumina
2
‘The distance from the optical centre to the principle focus of a lens :
Answer
B. Foéeal length
3
The study of static electricity :
Answer
C. lectrostatic
4
Inoptical systems, the lens of system of lenses closest to the observer's eye :
Answer
B. Eye piece
5
In CGS system, the unit of viscosity :
Answer
A. Poise
6
6 The technique of measuring very high temperatures :
Answer
B. Pyrometry
7
Distant objects are seen clearly but closer objecte are difficult :
Answer
B. Presbyopia
8
The force per unit area :
Answer
D. Pressure
9
The method of expressing the strength of solution :
Answer
C. Molahity
10
The ratio of ultimate stress to the safe stress :
Answer
B. Factor of safety
11
One horse power equals :
Answer
Question Cancelled
12
The energy possessed by a body due to change in its position :
Answer
B. Kinetic energy : |
13
The resultant upward thrust experienced by a body when immersed in the fluid :
Answer
D. Buoyancy
14
The ratio of density of a substance to the density of water :
Answer
C. Specific gravity
15
. The meter used to determine the sugar content of a solution :
Answer
B. Saccharometer
16
. The meter used to determine the sugar content of a solution :
Answer
B. Saccharometer |
17
The discharge for a right-angular notch:
Answer
A. Q = 1.417H⁵ᐟ²
18
The ratio between the wetted area of c/s and wetted perimeter :
Answer
C. Hydraulic mean depth
19
The depth of liquid in a channel for which the specific energy 1s minimum :
Answer
D. Critical depth
20
The WCBof RBS 2°30 E:
Answer
C. 177°30'
21
In a transit theodolite, when the line of collimation is horizontal the vertical circle vernier must read : |
Answer
A. Zero
22
The line of collimation and the axis of telescope are : | |
Answer
D. Different !
23
The branch of surveying in which the horizontal and vertical distances are determined by angular observations with a pacheometer : |
Answer
Question Cancelled
24
The stadia markings are-made on: |
Answer
B. Diaphragm
25
The maximum resisting moment that can be developed at the cross section of a beam without exceeding the permissible bending stresses :
Answer
B. Moment of resistance
26
The usual value of tacheometric survey :
Answer
Question Cancelled
27
The stress corresponding to the limiting value of load: | :
Answer
C. Elastic limit
28
The structure constructed across a canal to regulate the discharge into another canal -
Answer
B. Canal regulator
29
a0. $1. a2. The maximum resisting moment that can be developed at the cross section of a beam without exceeding the permissible bending stresses :
Answer
A. Bending stress
30
Convert 5S 78°40' W into WCB : : _ GA) 281°20° :
Answer
C. 268°40'
31
The book in which the distance along the chain, the offset measurements, and sketches of detail points are recorded :
Answer
D. Field book
32
A fixed reference point of known elevation : |
Answer
B. Bench mark
33
The sight which is taken between BS and FS?
Answer
A. IS
34
The least count of telescopic levelling staff :
Answer
B. 0.005 m
35
In hydro power plant the pipe carrying water from the reservoir to the turbine :
Answer
B. Penstock
36
At constant temperature the flowing through a conductor is, directly proportional to the potential difference between its ends.
Answer
C. Current
37
What is the cost of using a 6 hp motor for one year 2 hrs per day if the cost is Rs. 2.5/KWh?
Answer
Question Cancelled
38
When soundness test is conducted, the expansion of cement should not be greater than :
Answer
C. 10 mm
39
The operation of establishing intermediate points in survey line with end points :
Answer
C. Ranging
40
In a 20 m metric chain the humber of links :
Answer
B. 100
41
The two methods for calculating the reduced levels of points, the height of collimation and the other is :
Answer
D. Rise and fall method
42
To develop the phase lap which is the closer used nest to the quoin header :
Answer
B. Queen closer
43
The distance of the object from the survey line :
Answer
D. Offset
44
The system of collecting and carrying sewage through sewers :
Answer
C. Sewerage SAIL
45
The minimum velocity which will prevent the silting of particles in sewers :
Answer
B. Self cleansing velocity
46
What will be the level difference between two points A and B when observations are done by | levelling instrument. The staff readings taken on BM of RL 15.000 m, 3.185 m and 2.685 m | respectively?
Answer
B. Bis 0.500 m higher than A |
47
The sewer appurtenance constructed to provide a connection between the high level branch sewer to low level main sewer :
Answer
C. Drop man hole
48
The term which is measured as the vertical distance between crown and dip of a trap :
Answer
B. Water seal
49
Inthe last man hole of house drainage system. The trap provided : 3
Answer
D. Intercepting trap 161/2014 8 A
50
In water bound macadam road, binding material to hold stone is :
Answer
D. Red earth
51
‘The contractor profit in rate analysis :
Answer
D. 10%
52
§2. The back sight reading on a BM (100 m) was 1.650 m. If the inverted staff reading to the bottom of a veranda roof slab is 0.250 m, the RL of the bottom of the slab is ;
Answer
B. 101.900
53
For portable water, the highest desirable level of chloride content is :
Answer
A. 250 mg/l
54
The ratio of the total built up area inclusive of walls to the area of the land;
Answer
D. Floor space index
55
§5. On the basis of population more than 300000 the city is known as :
Answer
Question Cancelled
56
The frontage margin in front of the abutting road : |
Answer
D. Setback
57
For residential buildings the maximum pitch of stair :
Answer
Question Cancelled
58
In publics water supply project the coagulation is to be adopted when turbidity of water exceeds -
Answer
A. 40 ppm
59
The method of cleaning of rapid sand filters :
Answer
D. Agitation and back washing
60
Temporary hardness is due to the presence of :
Answer
D. Magnesium bicarbonates
61
Method of removing permanent hardness :
Answer
A. Demineralisation process
62
The system of layout of distribution pipe, one main supply from which sub-mains are taken :
Answer
D. Tree system
63
The automatic device which allows water to go in one direction-only :
Answer
B. Reflux value
64
The system of carrying sewage through sewer :
Answer
D. Sewerage
65
The sloping structure for negotiating the changes in different floors by vehicle or passengers:
Answer
C. Ramps
66
The technique of providing a new foundation below the existing one without endangering the stability
Answer
C. Under pinning
67
The head room for a staircase should not be less than :
Answer
B. 2.10 m
68
Which of the following constituent in earth prevents shrinkage of bricks?
Answer
B. Lime ;
69
Which one of the following cement is preferably used for mass concreting works? |
Answer
C. “Low heat cement
70
‘The ultimate compressive strength of mild steel ;
Answer
Question Cancelled
71
The sand passing through a sieve with clear opening 1.555 mm :
Answer
A. Fine sand |
72
For a M 50 grade conerete the compressive strength of 150 mm cube upto 28 days in Nimm?:
Answer
B. 50
73
The footing which support two or more column :
Answer
B. Combined footing |
74
The surface which is parallel to the mean spherical surface of the earth :
Answer
A. Level surface
75
‘The bond in which alternate headers and stretchers are laid to each course and the facing and the backing are of the same appearance :
Answer
B. Double Flemish bond
76
The highest point of the extrados of an arch :
Answer
C. Crown
77
The minimum clear height from a tread to over head construction :
Answer
C. Head room
78
When soil reached maximum moisture content without the reduction in the volume of soil :
Answer
B. Shrinkage limit
79
The section in which the amount of reinforcement provided is less than what is required?
Answer
B. Under reinforced section
80
The definite height difference between two contour lines :
Answer
B. Contour interval
81
Who among the following is elected as the President of Chile in 2013? |
Answer
B. Mishel Bashla |
82
Krishnagiri stadium is at:
Answer
D. Wayanad
83
Which actor won Oscar Award for the film ‘Lawrence of Arabia’?
Answer
C. Peter O Tool
84
The art gallery “Chitrakootam” was started by : —
Answer
A. O.N, Karunakaran.
85
The first “women’s Bank” in India was started at: .
Answer
A. Delhi
86
Who among the following is nominated as U.S. Sergeant General by Barak Obama?
Answer
A. Vivek H Moorthy
87
Whuich of the following is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela?
Answer
B. Along walk to Freedom
88
Which tree is found in the logo of Reserve Bank of India?
Answer
A. Palm ,
89
Among the following who introduce Sitar and Kawali in India =
Answer
D. Amir Khusru
90
The head quarters of Kerala Folklore Academy is :
Answer
C. Kannur —
91
Which of the following country does not have a National day or Independence Day? |
Answer
B. Great Britain
92
Where is the native state of Anna Hazare :
Answer
D. Maharashtra :
93
Which of the following was handed over by [India to Bangladesh on humanitarian grounds? _
Answer
A. Ten Begha Corridor
94
Nandan Kanan Wild Life Sanctuary is at :
Answer
D. Orissa
95
Which of the following is not a work of Anita Nair :
Answer
B. Great Indian Novel
96
The Poona Pact was signed between Gandhi and Ambedkar in the year:
Answer
C. 1932
97
The novel based on the Revolt of 1857 "Amritam Thedi" was written by :
Answer
D. Malayattor Ramakrishnan
98
Hindu Pulaya Samaj was founded by :
Answer
A. Kurumban Daivatha
99
Kalyana Dayani sabha was started by Pandit Karuppan at :
Answer
C. Anapuzha
100
Bala Bhattaraka temple is associated with which of the following reformers :
Answer
C. Chattampi Swamikal

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