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Post NameTRADESMAN - PLUMBER
DepartmentTECHNICAL EDUCATION - KOZHIKODE DISTRICT
Question Paper Code034/2016
Date of Test24 February 2016
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
Why water seal is required in a trap?
Answer
C. To prevent the passage of foul gases from the drain
2
Rotary pumps are:
Answer
B. Displacement type
3
$. ‘The presence of Minerals caused in water :
Answer
A. Hardness
4
The permissible turbidity of domestic water is:
Answer
B. 5to10p.p.m
5
The Gravity system of water distribution is depends on :
Answer
B. Heights of distribution tank
6
Stand pipes are provided at the distribution system of:
Answer
B. Highest point of distribution system
7
Pressure Relief valves are provided in a water line for :
Answer
B. Relieve high pressure from the line
8
Hydrant is provided for:
Answer
C. Fire fighting purpose
9
Self- closing water taps are capable for :
Answer
C. Public drinking fountain
10
Reseating tool is used for:
Answer
D. levelling and cleaning of valve seat
11
The name employed for a fitting, having a larger size at one end than on the other : .
Answer
B. Reducer
12
What should be the minimum distance between the hot and cold-water risers in a plumbing system?
Answer
A. 150mm
13
The size of vent pipe is determined according to:
Answer
A. According to the Size of drain and Number of drainpipe
14
Why bottom of the leaching cesspool made watertight?
Answer
B. effluent get dispersed in to the surrounding soil
15
Where lime concrete is used?
Answer
C. Under foundation
16
Why reinforcement is added in cement concrete?
Answer
B. For increasing load capacity
17
Mild steel pipe after galvanization is called :
Answer
B. GI Pipe
18
The name of valve which prevents the back flow of water is known as?
Answer
C. Check valve
19
The Height of water meter above the water supply line should be :
Answer
B. 50cm
20
For checking and clearing of house drain, the access is provided by :
Answer
A. Inspection chamber
21
The minimum size of a public sewer should he : |
Answer
B. 60cm
22
The minimum distance between a water source anda septic tank should be : |
Answer
A. 15m
23
A structure constructed for drawing water from reservoir is called -
Answer
C. In take
24
Alum is used as:
Answer
C. Coagulant
25
The trap which provided at drop man hole is called :
Answer
B. Intercepting trap
26
a6. An inverted siphon is a:
Answer
C. Sewer section
27
Place preferred to fix scour valve 1s :
Answer
D. Inthe distribution system at lowest portion
28
The coal tar coating of Cl pipe is done to :
Answer
A. Protect against correction
29
Steel pipes are joined by :
Answer
C. Welded joint ~
30
’ 80. Withstanding pressure capacity of steel pipe is: + as)
Answer
A. Higher than (I pipe
31
_ $1. Cupper pipe can easily bend but :
Answer
B. do not sag
32
Soft solder capillary joints are used for :
Answer
B. Copper pipes joint
33
PVC pipe can resist : |
Answer
B. Most inorganic chemicals
34
The layers of Composite pipes are:
Answer
A. Polyethylene, Aluminum and Polyethylene respectively
35
The mostly used CI pumping main joint are : |
Answer
D. Flanged joint
36
The depth of Hemp used in a Socket and spigot joint are :
Answer
D. 5¢m 3
37
Flanged joint are capable for :
Answer
B. Where it maybe occasionally dismantle or reassembling
38
Sand cast Cl pipe used in water supply shall conform to : |
Answer
D. >) ISL.1729 ix
39
Ona gate valve water flow from around the stuffing box Why?
Answer
B. Defective packing in the stuffing box
40
In which valve have an internal partition in it?
Answer
D. Glob valve
41
Where the flush hydrant are insulated?
Answer
B. Underground
42
The water meter which used for measuring small flow of water 1s : .
Answer
B. Positive displacement water meter
43
Union joint must be :
Answer
C. Atevery 100 m
44
Water is mechanically lifted by means of:
Answer
D. By pump
45
What is the function of foot valve?
Answer
C. To hold water in suction
46
To prevent the water hammer :
Answer
B. Valves and taps should be closed slowly
47
Water supply is designed for : |
Answer
A. Anestimated population
48
In India which type of supply system is followed?
Answer
C. Inthe intermittent supply system of water
49
The treatment of water is depend upon the : |
Answer
B. Quality of water
50
Permeable hardness of soft water ia :
Answer
A. Oto 75 me/lit
51
Lime soda process is employed for : :
Answer
B. Removal of temporary hardness of water
52
pH value acceptable in public water supply is ;
Answer
B. 7to 8.5
53
Filtration process is removal off?
Answer
D. Microorganisms and colloidal matters
54
Intake shall be:
Answer
A. Near the source of water
55
Slow sand filters are :
Answer
A. Gravity type
56
Clogged filter media in Rapid sand filter is removed by :
Answer
C. Back wash
57
hs 57. Moat frequently used fitting in water supply is:
Answer
D. Bib cock
58
Priming is the process of:
Answer
B. Removing the trapped air |
59
To increase the sufficient pressure of distribution system :
Answer
D. Buster pump is required
60
The valve which installed suction end is :
Answer
C. Foot valve
61
Instant water heaters are: |
Answer
D. Non pressure type
62
Water heater to be swatch on:
Answer
B. After loading water
63
One of the benefits of rain water harvesting is :
Answer
A. Ground water table raise
64
The top of the sump shall be 150 mm above the formation of ground level Why?
Answer
C. For preventing the entry of surface water |
65
The best and most improved system of sanitary plumping is :
Answer
B. ‘Two pipe system |
66
The second set of pipe in two pipe system is recommended for :
Answer
A. Carrying sullage waste
67
Lateral fittings are called :
Answer
A. Soil fittings
68
Which one of the following is the method of drawing water from river bed?
Answer
C. Intake well
69
Water will not available for fire extinguishing from? |
Answer
D. Inthe intermittent supply system of water
70
Which system of water supply system is suitable for irregularly growing towns?
Answer
B. Tree system
71
Dual system is also known as :
Answer
B. Combined gravity and pumping system
72
In base exchange process :
Answer
C. Nosludge is formed
73
Aeration process is used for removal of : |
Answer
A. Dissolved gasses tastes and odours
74
How to remove scale formation from the water heater?
Answer
B. Applying diluted hydrochloric acid ~
75
B2. Sd. The water storage tank at elevated position are called :
Answer
A. Over head tank
76
Pipes which carrying silage water from baths are called?
Answer
B. Waste pipe -
77
The permissible dosage of chlorine in drinking water 1s :
Answer
D. 0.05 te 0.10 mg/liter
78
Fitting which used for connecting service connection to water main is?
Answer
A. Union ferrule
79
Qn some wooden beam, some where a little part may be come out while cutting or hammering, what is the name of that part?
Answer
B. Knot
80
Where the manholes are provided in straight lengths of pipe lines?
Answer
C. 30 meter intervals
81
In which year the First Amendment act of Indian constitution was passed?
Answer
B. 1951
82
The Travancore Diwan who permitted the Shannar women to cover their upper parte :
Answer
D. Col, John Munro
83
Whose ideas of social reform are represented by "Kerala Kaumudi"?
Answer
A. Sreenarayana Guru
84
Which is the Indian state given autonomous status by the Article 370?
Answer
D. Jammu and Kashmir
85
“Rationaliam is not a religion. It is an attitude to accept knowledge based upon reason...” whose words are these?
Answer
B. Sahodaran K. Ayvappan
86
Who is the present chairperson of National Commission for women in India?
Answer
B. Lalitha Kumaramangalam
87
The first atheist newspaper in Kerala, Yuktivadi was published in the year:
Answer
D. 1930
88
To which ruler the Malayali Memorial was submitted? |
Answer
A. Sree Moolam Tirunal
89
Who authored "Kannunirtulli"?
Answer
C. Nalappat Narayana Menon
90
Which place was the main venue of salt Satyagraha in Kerala?
Answer
B. Payannur
91
Whois the present president of the Purogamana Kala Sahitya sangham”?
Answer
C. Vaishakhan
92
Who hailed Temple Entry Proclammation as "a miracle of modern times"?
Answer
D. Mahatma Gandhi A 13 034/2016 (P.T.O.]
93
Name the woman activist who won the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award in 1977:
Answer
D. Lalithambika Antharjanam
94
Who was the first President of the Indian Constituent Assembly? |
Answer
A. Dr. Sachidanand Sinha
95
Which article of Indian Constitution provides for National Emergency?
Answer
C. 352
96
In which Indian state Rup Kanwar was immolated as Sati in 1987? ;
Answer
B. Rajasthan
97
Who was the architect of Vidhan Bhavan, Bhopal which brought Agakhan Award to India? |
Answer
A. Charles Correa
98
"Aathmakathakkoru Aamukham” is the autobiography of :
Answer
B. Anna Chandy
99
Which community of Kerala is represented by the Yogakshema sabha?
Answer
D. Namboothiris
100
The winner of Vallathol Award in 2015;
Answer
D. Anand 0534/2016 14 A

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