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Post NameLECTURER IN ARCHITECTURE
DepartmentTECHNICAL EDUCATION
Question Paper Code053/2018/OL
Category Code327/2017
Date of Test30 October 2018
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOnline Examination
Total Questions100
1
The first amendment of Indian Constitution deals about
Answer
A. Land reforms
2
The first Keralite who become the judge of Supreme Court
Answer
D. Justice P. Govindamenon
3
Among the following books which is based on malabar rebellion
Answer
B. Duravastha
4
National food security bill passed by Loksabha on
Answer
A. 2013 - August - 26
5
Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangam was formed by
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A. Ayyankali
6
The Newspaper 'Kerala Kaumudi' was started by
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C. C.V. Kunchiraman
7
Who was the leader of Vaikom Sathyagraha?
Answer
C. T.K. Madhavan
8
The first chairperson of Kerala Vanitha Commission
Answer
B. Sugathakumari
9
English Education introduced in Travancore by
Answer
A. Swathi Thirunal
10
Who is known as 'Kerala Valmeeki'?
Answer
B. Vallathole Narayana Menon
11
If x, y, z are 1st, 2nd and 3rd terms of an AP respectively, then |[x,1,1],[y,2,1],[z,3,1]|=
Answer
B. 0
12
If K=|[x,y,z],[a,b,c],[p,q,r]| then |[3x,3y,3z],[3a,3b,3c],[3p,3q,3r]|=
Answer
B. 27K
13
For the matrix A =[[1,2,3],[1,1,1],[1,0,0]], the matrix A.adj(A)=[[k,0,0],[0,k,0],[0,0,k]] then the value of k is
Answer
D. βˆ’1
14
∫ log(2x) dx is
Answer
A. x log(2x) - x + c
15
The general solution of the differential equation (dy)/(dx)=((1+eΚΈ))/((1 + eΛ£) eΚΈ) is
Answer
C. log [(1 + eΛ£) (1 + eΚΈ)] - x = c
16
If y = xΒ²+ax+b log (|x|) has its extremum value at x=1, and x+ -3, then
Answer
A. a = 4, b = -6
17
If, x - 3y + |y|, then y as a function of x is
Answer
C. (dy)/(dx)= (1)/(4), for y > 0
18
The number of terms in the expansion of (x + y + z)⁢ is
Answer
A. 28
19
If 3 cos⁻¹(x) + 2 sin⁻¹(x)=(3Ο€)/2, then the value of x is
Answer
B. 0
20
A straight line passes through P(2, 3) is such that its intercepts between the axes is bisected at P. Then the straight line is
Answer
D. 3x + 2y = 12
21
An RLC series circuit has a resistance R of 20 Ξ© and a current which lags behind the applied voltage by 45Β°. If the voltage across the inductor is twice the voltage across capacitor, what is the value of inductive reactance?
Answer
C. 40 Ξ©
22
Three currents i₁, iβ‚‚, i₃ are approaching a node if i₁ = 10sin(400t+60⁰)A and iβ‚‚ = 10sin(400t - 60⁰)A. Then i₃ is
Answer
C. (-10sin 400t) A
23
A water boiler at home is switched on to the ac mains supplying power at 230 V/50 Hz. The frequency of instantaneous power consumed by the boiler is
Answer
D. 100 Hz
24
Which of the following statement with magnetic field is correct?
Answer
A. The electric current always produces a magnetic field
25
When a pure resistor R = 100 Ξ© has an applied voltagev = 200 sin314t. The average power in the 100 Ξ© resistor is
Answer
B. 200 W
26
The red colour of brick is due to
Answer
A. iron oxide
27
Purest form of iron is
Answer
D. wrought iron
28
Shape of combined footing to support two unequal columns is
Answer
D. trapezoid
29
Largest chain line passing through the centre of area is known as
Answer
C. base line
30
The sensitivity of a bubble tube can be increased by
Answer
B. increasing diameter of the tube
31
Specific gravity of Petrol is approximately
Answer
B. 0.74
32
Flywheel of two stroke engine when compared with that of four stroke engine will be
Answer
A. Lighter
33
Which among the following is placed between engine and gearbox?
Answer
C. Clutch
34
Purpose of cooling tower in steam power plant is to
Answer
D. Reduce temperature of cooling water used in the condenser
35
A fast breeder reactor uses following as moderator
Answer
D. No moderator used
36
Which of the following statements are true in the case of Online UPS I. High efficiency II. Low harmonic distortion III. Inverter turns ON when main fails IV. High cost
Answer
C. II and IV
37
Which of the following statements are true for 3G I. Offers maximum data rate of 270 Kbps II. Multiple access scheme used is WCDMA III. Offers high level of security IV. High cost
Answer
B. II, III and IV
38
Most preferred architecture for a microcontroller is
Answer
B. Harvard architecture
39
Which of the following statements are true with regard to full wave bridge rectifier I. Peak inverse voltage requirement of diodes used get halved when compared to full wave rectifier with centre tapped transformer II. Peak inverse voltage requirement of diodes used get doubled when compared to full wave rectifier with centre tapped transformer III. Output voltage considering diode drop is less than that of full wave rectifier with centre tapped transformer IV. Output voltage considering diode drop is greater than that of full wave rectifier with centre tapped transformer
Answer
D. I and III
40
Average output voltage of a full wave bridge rectifier without filter for an input voltage of 10V RMS is
Answer
A. 9.0 V
41
The high strength reinforcement bars having a tough outer core and a soft inner core are called
Answer
B. TMT bars
42
The RCC slab supported on all four sides by beam are
Answer
A. Two-way slab
43
The reinforcement provided to the columns in order to prevent the buckling of bars are called
Answer
B. Transverse reinforcement
44
The minimum thickness of concrete cover for main reinforcement bars shall not be less than
Answer
A. 25 mm
45
The Greek symbol t (tau) (suggesting tangential) is used to denote
Answer
A. Shear stress
46
Assumptions in theory of simple bending do not consider
Answer
D. Flexure
47
A line or plane through a beam or plate connecting points at which no extension or compression occurs when it is bent
Answer
A. Neutral axis
48
__________ has higher moment resisting capacity.
Answer
C. Fixed beam
49
In a column, when the ratio of effective length to least lateral dimension does not exceed 12, it is called
Answer
B. Short column
50
The eccentricity of a circle is
Answer
C. 0
51
The mix ratio of M15 grade concrete is
Answer
B. 1 : 2 : 4
52
Hot treated reinforcement bars are also called
Answer
D. TMT Bars
53
Which of these is not a sedimentary rock?
Answer
C. Granite
54
The brick masonry that has alternating courses of stretchers and headers are called
Answer
B. English bond
55
The common resin used in waterborne paint is
Answer
C. Acrylic emulsion polymers
56
The bearing capacity of a soil with added factor of safety is called
Answer
Question Cancelled
57
The windows provided on the roof are called
Answer
D. Sky light windows
58
Tudor arch is a
Answer
D. 4 centred arch
59
The staircase commonly used for emergency exits
Answer
A. Dog legged staircase
60
The portion of the hoist way of a lift that extend below the level of bottom landing is called
Answer
C. lift pit
61
The slope of the pedestrian ramp as specified in the KMBR
Answer
B. 1 : 10
62
The water requirement per head per day for residential buildings recommended by Indian standards
Answer
A. 135 litres
63
Flutter echo is caused due to
Answer
B. Reflective and parallel surfaces
64
The section II of volume 1 of the Kerala PWD schedule of rates deals with
Answer
D. Rates for materials
65
The principle of chain surveying is based on the method of
Answer
C. Triangulation
66
An alidade is used to establish/measure
Answer
A. Line of sight
67
The process of turning the telescope of the theodolite about its horizontal axis through 180Β° in the vertical plane is called
Answer
D. Transiting
68
The data model in GIS that represent the world as a surface divided into regular grid of cells
Answer
A. Raster model
69
The effective temperature does not take into consideration the effect of
Answer
B. Radiant heat
70
The generic term used for cold winds that flow down the hills into the valleys
Answer
C. Katabatic wind
71
Identify the city located in composite climatic zone
Answer
A. Delhi
72
The coriolis force is maximum at the
Answer
C. Poles
73
The radius of neighbourhood unit proposed by Clarence Perry is
Answer
A. ΒΌ mile
74
Which scheme among these is not a slum improvement scheme?
Answer
D. ASPIRE
75
The term used by the Bureau of Indian Standards for the discharge from wash basins, sinks and similar appliances, which does not contain human excreta is
Answer
A. Sullage
76
The unit of exit width as stipulated in part-IV of NBC for fire safety is,
Answer
B. 500 mm
77
The earliest of the structural temple among these is
Answer
D. Shore Temple
78
The quote ''Less is a bore'' is attributed to this architect
Answer
B. Robert Venturi
79
The first cast iron bridge in the world is
Answer
D. Coalbrookdale Bridge
80
The Architect of Casa Mila, Spain is
Answer
C. Antonio Gaudi
81
The Buddhist prayer hall is called
Answer
A. Chaithya hall
82
The public area in Roman cities are called
Answer
C. Forum
83
The performance hall seen in the temples of Kerala are called
Answer
C. Koothambalam
84
The management tool, PERT has _________ approach to the time estimate.
Answer
B. probabilistic
85
In project management, this schedule is used for repetitive projects
Answer
A. LSM
86
Parthenon was a
Answer
D. Temple
87
The Dutch based architectural movement which meant ''The Style''
Answer
D. De Stijl
88
The Architect of Asian Games Village, Delhi is
Answer
C. Raj Rewal
89
Which tree among these is not used for avenue planting?
Answer
A. Coconut palm
90
The plant Ixora Coccinea is commonly called
Answer
C. Jungle flame
91
The method of plant propagation in which a portion of an aerial stem grows roots while still attached to the parent plant and later detaches as an independent plant
Answer
A. Layering
92
The miniature garden set up inside a glass container is called
Answer
D. Terrarium
93
Which among these is not considered as an element of interior design?
Answer
B. View
94
The minimum slope of the ramp for wheel chair movement according to CPWD guidelines is
Answer
B. 1 : 12
95
Identify the cool colour among these
Answer
C. Violet
96
In illumination, Lumen/square metres is also expressed as
Answer
A. Lux
97
KMBR stipulates that in the application for building permit, the site plan shall be provided in a scale not less than
Answer
C. 1 : 400
98
The coverage for commercial buildings according to KMBR is
Answer
D. 65
99
Identify the secondary colour among the following colours
Answer
Question Cancelled
100
The special type of trap provided at the junction of house drain with the septic tank or public sewer is called
Answer
A. Intercepting trap

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