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Post NameTRADESMAN (PLUMBING)
DepartmentTECHNICAL EDUCATION - PKD - MLPM - WYND
Question Paper Code147/2016
Date of Test8 November 2016
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
Which valve is provided at intervals in long mains to prevent back pressure on the pump and in raising lines to prevent backflow of water ?
Answer
C. Reflux valve
2
What distribution system is suitable for towns growing irregularly ?
Answer
A. Dead End System
3
Spun Iron pipes used in water supply shall confirm to [5 Number is -
Answer
C. 1536
4
What fittings are used in pipelines, that easy to dismantle and repair ?
Answer
B. Union
5
What is the disadvantage of GI pipe ?
Answer
C. This pipe can be easily affected by acid or alkaline water.
6
Which vice is used for holding round sections of metals, tubes and pipes ?
Answer
A. j) Pipe vice
7
Soft solders whose melting points are below :
Answer
D. 450°C A 3 (P.T.O.]
8
The try square is used to:
Answer
D. All the above |
9
Calipers are classified according to their :
Answer
C. Joints and legs
10
Metals which contain ron as major content are called :
Answer
B. Ferrous Metals
11
Which is used to cut external threads on cylindrical work pieces ?
Answer
D. die and stock
12
Melting point of Bronze is :
Answer
B. 1005°C
13
Rolling thin layer of metal on to a base metal is known as |
Answer
D. Cladding
14
Ordinary Portland cement is available in, How many grades ?
Answer
B. 3
15
15; __ C1. cover provided for manholes constructed within width of road under vechicular traffic.
Answer
C. Heavy duty
16
Minimum size of a bibcock 1s:
Answer
A. 15 mm
17
Which valve is provided at the bottom of suction pipe for holding water in the suction pipe ?
Answer
A. Foot valve
18
Floor trap is also known as :
Answer
C. Nahani trap
19
Commode is known as:
Answer
B. E.W.C.
20
Advantage of P.V.C. pipe is:
Answer
D. All the above
21
Which svstem is also known as combined gravity and pumping system ?
Answer
B. Duel System
22
‘Shovel is designed by its :
Answer
C. length and width
23
How manv systems are adopted in plumbing of drainage work in a building ? yo! } hh A
Answer
B. 4
24
What test is applied to check the alignment and condition of the inside of the pipes ?
Answer
D. Mirror test A 5 147 / 2016 {P.T.O.}
25
Force Cup is used for Ss purpose.
Answer
A. Blockage removing
26
_ is the best and the most improved type of system of plumbing,
Answer
B. Two Pipe System
27
A water having pH less than 7 is:
Answer
C. Acidic
28
Siphonic action is prevented by :
Answer
A. Vent pipe
29
Which tap is used in wash hand basin ?
Answer
D. Pillar tap
30
What is the size of holes in European water closet for fixing the floor ?
Answer
A. 65 mm
31
The most commonly adopted pump in water supply is :
Answer
C. Centrifugal pump
32
The process which removes colloidal matters in water is :
Answer
D. Filtration
33
S.W.H, System stands for :
Answer
C. Solar Water Heating
34
Which is not a surface source of water ?
Answer
B. Wells
35
Automatic flushing cisterns are done by :
Answer
C. Urinal
36
Which is used for closing the end of a pipe or fitting having a male thread ?
Answer
D. Cap
37
Which punch is used for locating drilling holes ?
Answer
A. Centre punch
38
Which file is used to bring the material to accurate size with high degree of finish ?
Answer
D. Dead smooth file
39
Plain or unthreaded portion of = of the length of the screw 1s called :
Answer
B. Shank
40
Water meter in piping svstem is used to check up:
Answer
A. quantity
41
The pipe receiving discharge from water closet, urinals etc. are called ;
Answer
B. Soil pipe
42
To prevent corrosion CI pipes are coated with ;
Answer
D. Bituminous paint
43
While grinding, metal particles are get clogged into the grinding wheel. This process is called :
Answer
A. Loading
44
The traps are used to prevent the passage of :
Answer
Question Cancelled
45
Access of inspection testing and cleaning of drain is provided by ;
Answer
C. inspection chamber
46
_ _ helps the pipeline to branch off at 90".
Answer
A. Tee bow
47
The length of stoneware pipe is :
Answer
D. 600 mm
48
How many grades of G.l pipes are available ?
Answer
B. 3
49
The aggregates which can not pass IS Sieve - No : 480 has been classified as :
Answer
A. Coarse ageregate
50
is used for plastering, brick laying and finishing concrete floors.
Answer
D. Trowel
51
Which saw is used for cutting sharp corners ?
Answer
A. Coping saw
52
Grass is an alloy of :
Answer
B. Copper and Zinc
53
Which tap is used to finish the threads of blind holes of correct depth ?
Answer
C. Bottoming tap
54
Function of flux is;
Answer
D. all of the above
55
Which tongs are used for holding bars vertically ? |
Answer
A. Round tongs
56
Ore of Aluminium is :
Answer
B. Bauxite
57
Check valve is also called ;
Answer
C. Non-return valve
58
Which threaded pattern is used in standard pipe fittings ?
Answer
A. B.S.P.
59
Pillar tap should withstand an internally applied hydraulic pressure of :
Answer
A. 20 ke/sq.cm
60
What pipes are mostly used in Water Supply Scheme ?
Answer
C. Castiron pipe
61
What should be used to connect two pipe with same diameter ?
Answer
B. Socket
62
The most important part of a trap is:
Answer
A. Water seal
63
For achieving self cleaning velocity, 130 mm dia pipe should have a slope of :
Answer
D. 1:60
64
Lead caulked joints are provided in. pipe.
Answer
B. Cl pipe
65
Overflow from a tank is controlled by ;
Answer
C. Ball valve
66
The fittings used to cover the inlet in gully, disconnection and silt trap is :
Answer
A. CLL. grattings
67
Flush valves are made of :
Answer
B. Brass
68
Temporary hardness can be removed by :
Answer
D. Boiling ,
69
Which grade cement is used to constructing normal building purpose ?
Answer
B. 33
70
Vicat's needle apparatus is used for :
Answer
D. Consistency 1472016 10 A | |
71
Anexample of Non-ferrous metal is :
Answer
B. ÂŤLead
72
The diameter of the main ventilation pipe should not be less than mm.
Answer
C. 50
73
Benefits of Rain Water harvesting is :
Answer
D. All the above
74
Which colour hose is used for carry accetylene gas ;
Answer
A. Maroon
75
Which pump is used to increase the pressure in pipe of a distibution svstem ?
Answer
D. Booster pump
76
Which is commonly called as thumb nut ? |
Answer
C. Knurled nut
77
Which chisel is used for squaring materials at the corner ?
Answer
A. Diamond point chisel
78
Head of the soldering Lron is made ot :
Answer
C. Forged Copper
79
P.V.C. stands for :
Answer
B. Poly Vinyl Chloride
80
1.5. Code of water closet is :
Answer
C. 0S..2556
81
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with Grama Sabha ?
Answer
A. 240
82
Which chemical’s nickname of “English Salt” is :
Answer
C. Magnesium Sulphate
83
Koushal Vikas Yojana associated with
Answer
D. Skill Training for Youth
84
Which place is known as “Gift of Pamba” ?
Answer
B. Kuttanadu
85
Which Indian State firstly conduct survey on Gross National Happiness ?
Answer
C. Assam
86
Who is World Bank President ?
Answer
A. Yong Kim
87
Where did “Malabar Hills” locate ?
Answer
B. Bombay
88
Who is known as “Maratha Kessri” ?
Answer
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
89
When did “Malavali Memmorial” occurred ?
Answer
A. 1891
90
Who is the author of “The private life of an Indian Prince” ?
Answer
B. Mulkraj Anand
91
First elected President of [Indian National Congress :
Answer
C. Subhash Chandra Bose
92
The first Indian to win All England Badminton Championship :
Answer
A. Prakash Padukone
93
Renaissance leader known as ‘Vindhyadi Rajan’ :
Answer
D. Chattampi Swami
94
Which state has the least percentage of forest area ?
Answer
A. Chattisgarh
95
The First President of Nair Service Society :
Answer
B. K. Kelappan
96
The official Report of Germany and China called as :
Answer
A. White Book
97
Who lead the “Mukkthi Agitation” for the sake of Lower Cast people in Kerala ?
Answer
A. Arattupuzha Velandan
98
Name the Governor General who is called “The Maker of Modern India’ :
Answer
B. Dalhousie
99
The official publication SNDP started by Sree Narayana Guru :
Answer
B. Vivekondyam
100
Kaziranga National Park in Assam is famous for :
Answer
D. One horned Khino -o0o- 147/2016 14 A |

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