| Post Name | THIRD GRADE OVERSEER/THIRD GRADE DRAFTSMAN, III GRADE OVERSEER |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 071/2026 |
| Category Code | 222/2025, 567/2025, 882/2025 |
| Date of Test | 29 July 2026 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
A fine eartherware which is white thin and semi-transparent is :
Answer
B. Porcelain
2
Choose the correct statement about bricks :
Answer
D. The excess of alumina in clay makes the brick crack and warp on drying
3
The lime which contains more than 30% of clayey impurities :
Answer
D. Poor lime
4
The type of texture of stone in which crystals of one or more minerals are large and
predominent is called :
Answer
C. Porphyritic
5
Bricks moulded to the shape of a gutter and are very often glazed to function as
drains is :
Answer
A. Channel brick
6
Water cement ratio is the ratio of
Answer
B. The amount of water to the amount of cement by weight
7
Choose the correct statement :
Answer
C. Pozzolana cement is popularly used in the construction of dam
8
The concrete which consists of cement, coarse aggregate and water is called
____________ concrete
Answer
B. No fine
9
The example of silicious rock is :
Answer
A. Trap
10
Each question is provided with four choices
Answer
C. and
11
____________ is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity at the base of the
foundation at which the soil fails in shear.
Answer
C. Ultimate bearing capacity
12
____________ foundation is used where the soil mass contains compressible lenses or
the soil is sufficiently erratic so that the differential settlement would be difficult to
control.
Answer
C. Raft foundation
13
Brick whose one end is cut splayed and angle of splay may vary from 45° to 60° :
Answer
D. Mitred closer
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14
____________ is the projecting course at the upper part of a pier or abutment to stress
the springing line.
Answer
D. Impost
15
Brick layer's scaffolding is the another name of ____________
Answer
A. Single scaffolding
16
Bearing of lintel should be minimum of
Answer
D. All of the above
17
Gothic arch is the another name of ____________
Answer
C. Pointed arch
18
____________ pile is used where thin bearing stratum is reached with reasonable
depth.
Answer
A. McArthur pedestal piles
19
____________ is a wooden panelling applied on masonry walls for a height of 60 cm
from the floor level.
Answer
C. Wain-scot
20
____________ test is field test to determine the ultimate bearing capacity of soil, and
the probable settlement under given loading.
Answer
C. Plate load test
21
Hidden outlines, edges are drawn using –––––––––– line.
Answer
C. Dashed line
22
A –––––––––– line is drawn to connect a note with the feature to which it applies.
Answer
A. Leader line
23
Inclined-Stroke letters lean to the right, making an angle of ____________ with the
horizontal.
Answer
D. 75 degree
24
In a drawing letters and numerals are designated by their ____________
Answer
B. Height
25
The length of an arrow head should be ____________ times its width.
Answer
A. 3
26
An actual length of 5 m of a room is represented by 25 mm length on drawing, then
representative fraction is ____________
Answer
B. 1/200
27
When the projectors are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the plane, the
projection is called :
Answer
A. Orthographic projection
28
Which of the following is classified as a Group B building?
Answer
B. Educational Building
29
What is the shortcut key of Mirror command in AutoCad?
Answer
B. MI
30
Which of the following is an operating system?
Answer
C. WINDOWS
31
What is the clear cover to reinforcement for slab (mild exposure)?
Answer
B. 15 mm or diameter of bar whichever is more
32
Slump value 100-150 mm is best suited for :
Answer
D. Pumped concrete/reinforced concrete
33
Minimum diameter of longitudinal bar for reinforcement in column will be :
Answer
C. 12 mm
34
A slab is considered one way if ratio of longer span to shorter span is :
Answer
B. >2
35
If thickness of plate is 25 mm, what will be the diameter of rivet on it according to
Unwin’s formula?
Answer
A. 30 mm
36
Main reinforcement in stem of cantilever retaining wall is provided :
Answer
C. On back face
37
In case of isolated slab having no continuous edge, torsion reinforcement for two-way
slab is provided?
Answer
A. In mesh form top and bottom
38
Side face reinforcement is required when beam depth is greater than :
Answer
C. 750 mm
39
Short columns generally have a slenderness ratio less than :
Answer
B. 32
40
Concrete mix proportion of M20 grade concrete as per IS 456 : 2000 :
Answer
D. 1 : 1 12 : 3
41
Which of the following statements is / are correct about heart wood in the
macrostructure of timber :
(i) Heart wood consist of the inner annual rings surrounding the pith
(ii) Heart wood is usually dark in colour
(iii) Heart wood take active part in the growth of the tree
Answer
A. Only (i) & (ii)
42
Which of the following are the purposes of admixtures used in cement mortar or
concrete?
(i) Improve the workability
(ii) Increase the bond strength between reinforcement and concrete
(iii) Reduce bleeding and segregating effect of concrete
Answer
D. All of the above
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43
Which of the following statements is / are correct about the defects of timber?
(i) Druxiness and Foxiness are defects due to natural forces
(ii) Beetles, Marine bores and Termites are defects due to fungus
(iii) Torn grain and wane are defects due to seasoning
Answer
A. Only (i)
44
Which of the ingredient of paint determines the character of the paint and imparts
durability to the surface which is painted?
Answer
B. Base
45
Match List 1 with List 2 and select the correct answer by using codes given below the
lists:
—
Answer
B. 1-—(i), 2- G), 38- (iv), 4- Gil)
46
Which of the following statements is / are correct about the types of sewers?
(i) Main sewer receives discharge from a few branch or sub main sewers.
(ii) Outfall sewer carries sewage to the treatment plant or final point of discharge
(iii) Relief sewer receives discharge from two or more main sewers
Answer
A. Only (i) & (ii)
47
In which system of sanitation, are the different types of refuses collected seperately
and then each type is carried and suitably disposed off?
Answer
D. Both
48
The supernatent liquid discharge from a septic tank is :
Answer
B. Effluent
49
Sloping surfaces having slope in transverse direction constructed on either side of
channels at the base of manholes or inspection chamber for the purpose of confining
the flow of sewage, avoiding the accumulation of deposits and providing a safe
working platform is known as
Answer
A. Benching
50
Which of the following is / are correct about the chemical formula of bleaching powder
used in water treatment?
(i) Calcium hypochloride
(ii) Calcium hypochlorite
(iii) Ca(OCl)2
Answer
B. Only (ii) & (iii)
51
Which is the basic requirement of alignment?
Answer
B. Short
52
Which is the highest point of a cross section of highway?
Answer
D. Crown
53
Which is the classification of road according to importance?
Answer
B. Second class
54
Which transition curve is recommended by the IRC in the horizontal alignment of
highway?
Answer
A. Spiral
55
Which is the temporary pier made in the river bed?
Answer
D. Cribs
56
What is the shape of the wingwall if it is inclined at an angle of 45 degree in plan?
Answer
D. Splayed
57
Which of the following statement is correct in case of deck bridge?
Answer
A. The flooring of the bridge which carries the traffic is supported at the top of
the main girder of bridge
58
The process of filling the ballast around the sleepers is known as:
Answer
C. Boxing
59
Flat footed rails can be directly fixed on sleepers of Hardwood by:
Answer
B. Bearing plates
60
The manufactured length of Bull Headed Rail is usually:
Answer
C. 18.29 meter
61
Ratio of cultivated area for a particular crop to the total culturable command area is
known as:
Answer
B. Intensity of irrigation
62
Which among the following crops has the highest base period?
Answer
D. Sugarcane
63
The discharge of a canal required for rice cultivation in an area of 3000 hectares, if
duty is 1500 hectares/cumecs is:
Answer
A. 2 cu.m per s
64
Which among the following statements is/are correct?
(i) The plot of discharge of a river against time is known as Hyetograph.
(ii) The plot of rainfall intensity against time is known as Hydrograph.
(iii) Direct runoff is composed of total runoff and Baseflow.
Answer
D. None of these
65
The canal which is aligned along the ridge line is known as:
Answer
B. Watershed canal
66
Which among the following cross drainage works is suitable when bedlevel of canal is
below the highest flood level of the drainage underneath?
Answer
B. Siphon Aqueduct
67
For crossing of a small irrigation channel with a small drainage, which among the
following cross drainage works is suitable?
Answer
C. Inlet and Outlet arrangement
68
Which crops are sown in the beginning of monsoon and harvested at the end of
autumn?
Answer
A. Kharif crop
69
Which among the following components are part of Diversion Head work?
(i) Barrage
(ii) Scouring sluices
(iii) Silt excluder
(iv) Guide bank
Answer
D. All the above
70
Arrange the following canals based on the decreasing order of discharge capacity:
(i) Field channel
(ii) Branch canal
(iii) Main canal
(iv) Distributory channel
Answer
C. (iii)-(ii)-(iv)-(i)
71
Observe the following and choose the correct statement.
Estimate type Use
Answer
B. Revised estimate Cost likely to exceed sanctioned amount
significantly
72
Consider the following statements regarding contingencies:
(i) They cover miscellaneous petty expenses.
(ii) They are usually provided at 3% to 5% of estimated cost.
(iii) They are meant for major structural redesign only.
(iv) Savings under contingencies may be used with proper sanction.
Choose the correct option.
Answer
B. (i), (ii) and (iv) only
73
The list of rates of various items of work maintained by an engineering department is
called
Answer
C. Schedule of rates
74
For plastering, no deduction is generally made for openings upto:
Answer
B. 0.5 sq.m.
75
Simpson's rule gives generally
Answer
B. More accurate result for curved boundaries
76
In an ISI door designation like 10 DT 21, what does the letter "T" represent?
Answer
D. Double shutter
77
Which type of flooring is perfectly noiseless and specifically chosen for specialized
environments like libraries, theatres, and broadcasting stations?
Answer
C. Cork flooring
78
What is the maximum span limit for which a Single Joist Timber Floor is safely
adopted in upper floor construction?
Answer
B. 3.6 m
79
Consider the following two statements regarding the components of a pitched roof
truss:
Statement I : A purlin is a longitudinal member fixed horizontally across principal
rafters to provide intermediate support to common rafters or roof
coverings.
Statement II : A cleat is a small wooden block or steel angle piece fixed to the
principal rafter strictly to prevent the purlin from sliding down the
slope.
Which of the following is correct?
Answer
C. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
80
Which roof covering material consists of thin, sawn, or split pieces of well-seasoned
timber and is primarily restricted for use in hilly areas?
Answer
B. Wood shingles
81
The sketch prepared during reconnaissance survey is known as:
(i) hand sketch
(ii) index sketch
(iii) rough sketch
(iv) key plan
Answer
B. Only (ii) and (iv)
82
The main object of surveying is :
(i) Preparation of plan
(ii) Preparation of map
(iii) Both (i) and (ii)
(iv) None of these
Answer
D. Only (i) and (ii)
83
In contour survey which method is also known as spot levelling?
Answer
C. Square method
84
In plane table survey three point problem can be solved by:
Answer
D. All of these
85
How many methods for using elimination of local attraction?
Answer
B. Two
86
Find the magnetic declination if the magnetic bearing of sun at noon is 185 degree :
Answer
D. 5 degree East
87
The line joining intersection of crosshairs and optical centre of object glass is called:
Answer
D. Both
88
—————— may be defined as the line lying on the surface of the ground with
uniform inclination to the horizontal.
Answer
C. Contour gradient
89
The angles measured clockwise from the preceeding line to following is:
Answer
D. All of these
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90
The backsight reading at A is 3.560 m and the foresight reading at B is 2.860 m. Find
the difference in level of A and
Answer
B. 0.7m (rise from A to
91
The centroid of a semicircle of radius 'R' from its base is:
Answer
C. 0.424R
92
For a ductile material, the correct sequence of stresses is:
Answer
D. Yield stress < Ultimate stress > Breaking stress
93
The slope of stress-strain curve in elastic region represents:
Answer
A. Modulus of Elasticity
94
A body placed on a rough inclined plane will just start sliding when the angle of
inclination is called:
Answer
D. Angle of repose
95
If a force is resolved into two perpendicular components of 6 N and 8 N, then the
magnitude of the original force is:
Answer
B. 10 N
96
Consider the following statements about 'Modulus of Elasticity':
(i) It is constant for a given material.
(ii) It depends on dimensions of specimen.
(iii) It depends on temperature.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Answer
B. (i) and (iii) only
97
The forces, which do not meet at one point, but their lines of action lie on the same
plane are known as:
Answer
A. coplanar non-concurrent forces
98
Match List I with List II and select the correct answers using the codes given below
the lists:
List I (Shape) List II (Moment of Inertia)
Answer
C. Triangle about centroidal axis (iii) bh3/12
99
A ladder is resting on a smooth ground and leaning against a rough vertical wall. The
force of friction will act :
Answer
B. Upward at its upper end
100
Varignon's theorem of moments states that if a number of coplanar forces acting on a
particle are in equilibrium, then
Answer
C. the algebraic sum of their moments about any point is equal to the moment
of their resultant force about the same point
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