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Post NameTRADESMAN (Masonary)
DepartmentTECHNICAL EDUCATION (Tvpm)
Question Paper Code105/2015
Date of Test4 June 2015
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
The type of pointing in which the mortar is pressed in to the raked joints and finished off flush with the edges of the bricks or stone is called : | |
Answer
A. Flush pointing
2
The pointing which is extensively used in brick work and stone masonry
Answer
D. n face) is :
3
The process of filling up all nail holes, cracks etc. with putty is known as:
Answer
B. Stopping —
4
A block of stone or masonry provided under the end of tie beam to spread the load from the roof over a large area of bearing is called : |
Answer
B. Template
5
A fine aggregate is one whose particles area of size :
Answer
A. Below 4.75 mm
6
Acoarse aggregate is one whose particle are of size :
Answer
Question Cancelled
7
The arch consisting of fully dressed stones, is called: _ , ran)
Answer
D. Ashlar arch | - ; | . | [P.T.O.]
8
The vertical distance between the upper surface of the successive treads is known as : :
Answer
C. Riser
9
Concrete mix used for R.C.C work in roof slab is :
Answer
D. 1:1œ:3
10
Mortar mix used for the brick masonry work is : ,
Answer
A. 1:6
11
The filling in cavities with cement slurry is known as ;
Answer
C. Grouting
12
A retaining wall may be built in :
Answer
D. All the above
13
Aretaining wall is commonly required in the construction of : ; 3 ;
Answer
B. Hill Roads
14
A stretcher bond is usually used for :
Answer
A. Half brick wall
15
16
A brick which is cut in such a way that the width of its one end is half that of a full brick, is | ' called: ae 3 7 |
Answer
Question Cancelled
17
The brick laid with its length parallel to the face of the wall is called a: |
Answer
C. Stretcher | Fis ~
18
19
, 19. The brick laid with its length perpendicular to the face of the wall is called a: |
Answer
A. Header
20
For D.P:C. at plinth level, the commonly adopted material is :. |
Answer
C. Cement Concrete - “
21
The construction of a temporary structure required to support an unsafe structure is called : |
Answer
D. Shoring
22
The arrangements of supports provided underneath the existing structure without disturbing | its stability, is known as: |
Answer
C. Underpinning .
23
A temporary rigid structure having platforms raised up as the building increases in height, is called : | | |
Answer
A. Scaffolding
24
For a building on the side of a busy street where the ordinary scaffolding will obstruct the traffic on road, the type of scaffolding provided is : :
Answer
B. Needle scaffold
25
The cavity wall is generally provided for : -
Answer
D. All the above
26
The increase in volume of sand due to presence of surface moisture up to some extent is called : .
Answer
D. None
27
A mixture containing a binding agent, water and fine aggregate acquiring stone like property is known as: |
Answer
A. Mortar
28
Cement mortar proportion for work below ground level : ;
Answer
B. i3
29
Cement mortar proportion for R.C.C and other water retaining :
Answer
B. 1:1% | O12 7 |
30
The total content of clay and silt shall not be less than : |
Answer
Question Cancelled
31
The inner dimensions of the mould for a standard brick of size 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm will be:
Answer
C. 21emx10cmx 10cm
32
’ 32. Common building bricks shall have minimum compressive strength of :
Answer
D. 30 kg/cm? -
33
The average water absorption of a common building bricks shall not be more than :
Answer
B. . 20%
34
Uniform colour of a standard bricks shall be :
Answer
A. Red
35
Main constituent of cement is:
Answer
B. Lime
36
2 36. Main function of cement is:
Answer
C. Bind the aggregate into a solid
37
Water proofing materials are available in the form of :
Answer
A. Powder and Liquid form
38
The common types of stones employed for flooring work : }
Answer
B. Granite and Marble
39
Stripping time for beams upto 6 m span is: | |
Answer
D. 14days
40
One bag of cement weighs : :
Answer
A. . 50 kg
41
For roof, the bottom cover for reinforcements is : |
Answer
A. 15mm |
42
Theclear distance between supports is called | , | 7
Answer
B. Span z
43
The Lowest part of the structure which transmits the load to the soil is known as: |
Answer
D. Foundation |
44
° When a vertical member is carrying mainly axial loads, it is termed as : .
Answer
A. Column
45
The tension reinforcements in beams are placed at : ; ;
Answer
B. Bottom : ‘ |
46
Generally the shape of beams are: }
Answer
C. Rectangular
47
In acolumn, the usual shape of the member is :
Answer
D. All the above
48
In Cantilever beams, main reinforcements are provided at : |
Answer
A. Top nS
49
The process of consolidating concrete mix after placing it in position is termed as:
Answer
B. Compaction | eee
50
After the curing of 28 days, the concrete gains strength upto : |
Answer
Question Cancelled
51
ae BS Proper curing of cement concrete, is good for its’:
Answer
C. Comp. strength
52
§2. The object of curing is to:
Answer
D. All of the above
53
In concrete walls, construction joints should be provided :
Answer
D. None of these |
54
Vertical sides of columns may be stripped after :
Answer
B. 1-2days: . 4
55
The levelling operation that removes humps and hollows and give a true, uniform concrete | surface is called : :
Answer
C. Screeding
56
For concreting of tunnel lining, the concrete is transported by :
Answer
A. Pumbs
57
The process of mixing, transporting, placing and compacting the cement concrete should not | take more than: ; .
Answer
A. 30 minutes
58
The object of compaction is to :
Answer
D. All of the above
59
To prevent segregation, the concrete should not be thrown from a height of more than :
Answer
C. -1m
60
In the ratio of 1:2:4 concrete mix, 4 represents :
Answer
A. Coarse aggregate
61
The construction of a residential buildings are treated as :
Answer
B. Light Construction
62
The construction works costing above Rs. 1 lakh are classified as :
Answer
C. Projects
63
The construction of airports are treated as:
Answer
D. Heavy Construction
64
The main function of the construction management is :
Answer
D. All of the above
65
A beam which is fixed at one end and free at the other is called :
Answer
A. Cantilever beam
66
Which of the following is having high strength and durability?
Answer
B. Stone masonry
67
The common types of stone employed for stone masonry are :
Answer
D. All of the above
68
In stone masonry mix ratio of cement mortar is :
Answer
A. Q. 155
69
Which property is required for the material used in superstructure?
Answer
C. Compression strength
70
Characteristics of good building stone are :
Answer
D. All of these
71
Mortar thickness used in brick masonry :
Answer
C. lcm
72
Cement required for making 1m? R.C.C. in 1:2:4 min is:
Answer
Question Cancelled
73
Grouted masonry excels in strength :
Answer
D. Compressive
74
Which type of foundation is used in gravally soil for residential building :
Answer
B. Open excavation
75
One of the disadvantages of ready mixed concrete are :
Answer
C. High cost
76
Diameter of reinforcing bars used in the construction of roof slab:
Answer
D. 8mm
77
For Gunniting purpose, mortar proportion used is :
Answer
B. 1:3
78
Materials used for damp proofing are :
Answer
D. All of thése
79
Flanged beams are also called as:
Answer
C. Monolithically cested beam
80
Various types of pointing commonly used :
Answer
D. All of these
81
The first Reserve Bank Governor of India:
Answer
B. Sir Ausbown Arcol Smith
82
Which place in India produced major portion of Lignite?
Answer
D. Neyveli
83
The British Prime Minister who transfered freedom to India:
Answer
A. Clement Atlee
84
The first Indian state which was formed on the basis of Linguistic language :
Answer
B. Andhra Pradesh
85
The people of Tamilnadu struggled against the opening of which Nuclear power station in- | India : |
Answer
C. Koodamkulam
86
The only women Election Commissioner of India : |
Answer
A. V.S.Ramadevi
87
In which Constitutional amendment, Education became the fundamental Right of Indian citizen : ) |
Answer
B. 86 Amendment
88
The freedom fighter who died due to the Laticharge in the strike against the visit of Simon | Commission : . Peieg |
Answer
C. Lala Lajpat Rai
89
Who was called “Pocket Dinamo” in Indian Boxing players? ee:
Answer
A. K.D.Yadav ~
90
The coastal length of Kerala : | '
Answer
C. 580 Km
91
The Kollam Era began in the year :
Answer
C. A.D. 825 |
92
The Quit India Resolution was passed by Indian National Congress in the year : ,
Answer
B. 1942 Aug.
93
‘Servants of India Society was founded by : | | |
Answer
C. Gopalakrishna Gokale
94
The cinema ‘Swayamvaram’ was directed by :
Answer
B. Adoor Gopalakrishnan
95
The Real name of Poykayil Sree Kumara Guru Devan : wes
Answer
C. Yohannan
96
S.N.D.P. was formed in the year :
Answer
D. . 1903 .
97
Who give Kunchikanna the Title ‘Vagbhadananda’?
Answer
C. Alathur Swami Sivananda Yogi
98
The newspaper ‘Al Islam’ was began by : )
Answer
C. Vakkam Abdul Khadar Moulavi
99
The organization ‘Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangam’ was founded by : | }
Answer
B. Ayyankali
100
The last Indian language which got the classical status :
Answer
C. Malayalam

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