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Post NameTHIRD GRADE OVERSEER -THIRD GRADE DRAFTSMAN
DepartmentLOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT
Question Paper Code141/2016
Date of Test28 October 2016
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
“1. Box of prismatic compass is made of :
Answer
C. brass
2
The specific gravity of stone should not in any case less than :
Answer
A. 2.5
3
‘The rocks which are deposited in layers and can be easily split along such layers is known as:
Answer
Question Cancelled
4
The extend of land that gets irrigated from a water source is :
Answer
C. ayacut
5
The preferable slope of a drawing board support is :
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D. 1:8
6
Laterite is chemically classified as :
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B. Argillaceous rock
7
The percentage of silica in good brick clay should vary from :
Answer
A. 50 to 60%
8
8 The dressing of stone is done :
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A. Immediately after quarrying
9
What general name is given to the physical parts of computer?
Answer
C. Hardware
10
Which of the following is hardest rock?
Answer
B. diamond
11
Quick lime is
Answer
A. )
12
. A good quality cement should have higher percentage of :
Answer
D. Tri calcium silicate
13
Ina flat arch, the skew back is made to rest in an inclined position so as to make an angle of ——_—— with springing line. |
Answer
B. | 60°
14
The lowest part of a structure which transmits the load to the soil is known as :
Answer
C. Foundation
15
The compressive strength of good Portland cement and standards and mortar after 3 days of curing should not be less than :
Answer
Question Cancelled
16
The percentage of residue left after sieving good Portland cement in 90 micron sieve should not exceed :
Answer
D. 10% :
17
What is the number of traditional brick required for 10 mÂŽ of brick work with standard thickness of cement mortar 1:3 to 1:5?
Answer
Question Cancelled
18
The moisture content of timber used in building frames can be : |
Answer
B. 8% ta 12% |
19
The length of a ranging rod is: ;
Answer
B. 2to3 mtrs
20
The durability of concrete is proportional to :
Answer
Question Cancelled
21
For RCC constriction, the maximum size of coarse aggregate is limited to :
Answer
C. 25mm
22
According to Indian standard specifications, the temperature for curing is :
Answer
C. c) 27C
23
A fixed point with known elevation is known as : |
Answer
C. Bench mark
24
Frog made in the bricks is: |
Answer
B. Toform a key for holding the mortar |
25
The chief ingredient of paint is:
Answer
C. Pigment
26
Linseed oil in paint is used as
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C. Carrier
27
The base material for distemper is :
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C. Chalk
28
The fall of moisture from the atmosphere to the earth surface in any form is called :
Answer
C. Precipitation
29
The Indian Road Congress (1.R.
Answer
B. 1934
30
The central part of a tree is called:
Answer
C. Pith
31
Number of links in a 30 m metric chains:
Answer
C. 150
32
The workability of concrete can be increased by which of the following?
Answer
B. Decreasing the quantity of course aggregate without altering the total aggregate quantity _
33
An isolated load bearing masonry member is known as : _
Answer
A. Pillar
34
The angle of intersection of the two plane mirrors of an optical square is:
Answer
C. 45
35
The very first reading taken is :
Answer
C. Back sight
36
‘The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined force is known as :
Answer
B. Batter pile
37
Inchain surveying perpendicular to chain lines are set out by: |
Answer
D. An optical square
38
Tachometry is best suited :
Answer
Question Cancelled
39
The contour lines can across one another on map only in the case of : .
Answer
D. An overhanging cliff A a | 141/2016 [P.T.O.] Te
40
The number of steps in a flight should not be less then:
Answer
A. 3No
41
The inclined braces used in a truss to prevent the sagging of the principal rafters are called :
Answer
D. Struts
42
1 hectre = ———————_ Sqm. ;
Answer
A. 10000 sqm
43
The lines of earth's magnetic field run from :
Answer
C. north to south
44
Smallest length that can be drawn on a map is: | :
Answer
Question Cancelled
45
The number of horizontal cross wires in a study a diaphragm is :
Answer
Question Cancelled
46
In order to determine the natural features stich as valleys, rivers, lakes, etc, The surveying preferred is :
Answer
D. topographical surveying
47
When 1 cm on a map represents 10 m on the ground, representative fraction on the scale is:
Answer
A. 1/1000
48
At the magnetic poles, the amount of dip is:
Answer
D. 90 3
49
The distance travelled by a train of length 80 mtr to cross a bridge of 120 mtr is:
Answer
D. 200 mtr
50
Average length of a pace is:
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B. 80cm
51
Area is expressed in ——————— units.
Answer
A. Square units —
52
A foundation in the form of thick reinforced concrete slab covering. The entire area of bottom of the structure is known as:
Answer
A. Raft foundation
53
Volume of bucket is given by :
Answer
D. None of these
54
Area of equilateral triangle is:
Answer
A. (√3/4)S²
55
The theodolite is an instrument used for measuring very accurately :
Answer
A. horizontal and vertical angles
56
The deflection angle may have any value between :
Answer
A. Oand 180
57
Aline normal to the plump line at all points is known as :
Answer
D. Level line
58
The beat wood for sleeper is:
Answer
B. Teak
59
An imaginary line lying throughout the surface of the ground and preserving an constant inclination to the horizontal is known as : |
Answer
D. contour gradient
60
Plaster of paris is obtained from the calcinations of : |
Answer
D. gypsum
61
62
A pipe used to carry discharge from sanitary fittings like bathrooms, kitchens ete. is called :
Answer
B. Waste pipe
63
The part of circle bounded by an arc and its chord is known as :
Answer
C. Segment
64
A couple close roof is used for span up to:
Answer
Question Cancelled
65
The process of hardening the concrete mixes by keeping ite surface moist for a certain period is called : Sey
Answer
B. E) Curing
66
Black marble is generally found in the district of :
Answer
B. Jaipur
67
The lime commonly used under damp situation 1s :
Answer
B. hydraulic lime
68
The slope of the road pavement in the longitudinal direction is called :
Answer
B. Gradient
69
The surface area of Ao size drawing sheet is :
Answer
B. 1Sq.m
70
The most important tool used for brick masonry is -
Answer
B. Trowel : : |
71
The horizon glass in an optical square 4s :
Answer
A. half silvered and half unsilvered
72
The defect caused during seasoning of timber is called :
Answer
D. honey combing
73
An assembled product of veneers and adhesives is called :
Answer
C. plywood
74
In super passage, F.S.L of the canal is:
Answer
A. lower than underside of the through carrying drainage water :
75
In steep and broken ground, the most suitable method of contouring is : |
Answer
D. By tachometer
76
——————— method is used for plotting the distance and inaccessible objects.
Answer
A. Intersection
77
The stone used for roofing is :
Answer
A. Slate
78
The under surface of a atair is: |
Answer
D. Soffit
79
One hector ia equal to how many acres?
Answer
B. 2.47
80
To protect natural sloping ground —————— is construct. ; |
Answer
A. Breast wall
81
Who is the union Cabinet minister of science and Technology?
Answer
B. Harsh Vardhan
82
Who is the present Director General of World Trade Organization?
Answer
Question Cancelled
83
The book ‘A Brief history of Seven Killings’ is written by :
Answer
D. Marlon James
84
Capital of Norway :
Answer
A. Oslo
85
International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on:
Answer
C. dune 21
86
How many Grama Panchayath are there in Kerala?
Answer
D. 941
87
The book ‘Against Lord and State’ was written by:
Answer
C. EN. Panikker
88
The Organization Samatva Samaj was founded by : |
Answer
A. Vaikunda Swami
89
i 89. In which year social reformer Ayyankali was born :
Answer
C. 1863
90
Who conducted ‘Yachana Yathra’ for rising fund for the education of his community?
Answer
D. V.T. Bhatathirippad
91
Who founded the Organization ‘Vidhyaposhini Sabha’?
Answer
B. Sahodaran Ayyappan
92
Who is the first Chief Secretary of Kerala? |
Answer
Question Cancelled
93
Malabar Temple Entry Authorisation Act was passed in the year :
Answer
D. 1947
94
The ruler of Travancore who banned ‘Suchindram Kaimukkw'’ is :
Answer
C. Swathi Thirunal
95
The Malayalam work ‘Manushyanu Oru Amukham’ was written by :
Answer
C. Subhash Chandran
96
Article 16 of Indian Constitution deals :
Answer
A. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
97
Which constitutional amendment lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
Answer
A. 61% Amendment
98
Returning officer for the election to President of India is :
Answer
B. Secretary General of Rajya Sabha
99
The 7 Schedule of Indian Constitution deals with :
Answer
A. Distribution of power between Union and States
100
The Food safety and Standards Act was passed in:
Answer
D. 2006 141/2016 14 A E'S’ __ ee ee

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