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Post NameWORK SUPERINTENDENT AGRICULTURE - KTYM AND PLKD DISTS
DepartmentWORK SUPERINTENDENT AGRICULTURE - KTYM AND PLKD DISTS
Question Paper Code134/2014
Date of Test19 August 2014
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
2.54 inch is equal to :
Answer
D. 64.516 mm
2
One square km is equal to ___ hectare.
Answer
C. 100
3
T - Square is used to drawing lines.
Answer
B. Parallel
4
If a cubical tank of one meter sides is filled with water, the weight of water will be ‘ |
Answer
A. 1000 kg
5
Prismatic compass was invented by .
Answer
B. Captain Kater
6
Scale of chord is used to measure or set out Pc
Answer
D. Angle
7
A simple circular curve is designated by ____.
Answer
C. Both
8
Stadia rod is used in.
Answer
D. Tacheometry
9
If the external contour is higher than internal contour, it is found to be a mee:
Answer
B. Pond
10
During chaining ____ Survey instrument is used for marking the ends of each chain length.
Answer
C. Arrow
11
In Surveyor’s compass, the zero of the graduated ring is located at |
Answer
C. Both
12
The method of surveying used for determining the relative height of points on the earth surface is called __ es |
Answer
B. Levelling
13
Which of the following is not a sewer appurtenance ?
Answer
A. Privy
14
The valve which allows water to flow only in one direction and prevents it from flowing back is known as
Answer
C. Both
15
The process of raising the outer edge of the carriage way than the inner edge in a horizontal curve is known as “
Answer
A. Super-elevation
16
Colloidal impurities found in water can be removed by 2 |
Answer
B. Sedimentation
17
The vertical distance between the two adjacent contours is known as 5 ;
Answer
D. Contour Intervals 134/2014 A A
18
Photographic surveying is also called __ .
Answer
D. Photogrammetry
19
The value of multiplying constant is re
Answer
C. 100
20
The tabular form which is used for the computation of a closed traverse is known as
Answer
A. Gale's Traverse Table
21
Clinometer is used for measuring _ of
Answer
B. Vertical Angle
22
Zero Circle is associated with ___ ‘
Answer
D. Planimeter
23
According to BIS, the length of folding staff is ________ meter.
Answer
C. 4
24
Mean Sea Level (MSL) at Karachi is ___ ,
Answer
A. Zero
25
If the true bearing of a line is 130° and declination is 2° W, then the magnetic bearing is
Answer
C. 132°
26
If three lines drawn from a point parallel to the three isometric axis meeting, at a point makes an angle of __ with each other.
Answer
D. 120°
27
English Cross Bond is otherwise known as ‘
Answer
D. St. Andrews cross bond
28
The wall which supports the face of a solid ground is known as.
Answer
B. Breast wall
29
Trimmed size of A5 drawing sheet is ______.
Answer
B. 148 × 210 mm
30
Lehmann’s Rule is applied to reduce the size of :
Answer
A. Triangle of Error
31
The irregular triangular space between the extrados and a horizontal line drawn through the crown is ui
Answer
D. Spandril
32
Le - Chatelier test is used for finding the of cement.
Answer
C. Soundness
33
Foundation bolt consisting of a hook at the bottom and a threaded stem at the top is called :
Answer
D. Both
34
‘The urinals which are mostly used in ladies laboratories are __ ,
Answer
D. Squatting plate urinals 134/2014 6 ee
35
The defect caused by the winds constantly turning the trunk of the tree in one direction is :
Answer
A. Twisted Fibre
36
Fora turbulent flow the reynolds number should be more than :
Answer
A. 4000
37
Brass is an alloy of 3 |
Answer
C. Copper and Zinc
38
Well irrigation is an example of :
Answer
B. Lift irrigation | |
39
A solid bounded by planes are called __ ;
Answer
C. Polyhedra
40
A vertical curve having convexity upward is known as ees
Answer
D. Summit curve
41
If the arm of a couple is doubled, its moment will be :
Answer
C. Doubled
42
The total depth of water required by a crop during the entire period of crop in the field is known as :
Answer
A. Delta
43
The process of loosing water from the leaves of the plant is termed as :
Answer
C. Transpiration
44
A good trap should : |
Answer
C. Have an adequate water seal
45
The ratio of different ingredients of Myy mix is :
Answer
C. . 2:1573
46
The truss suitable for roofs of spans varying from 8 m to 12 mis:
Answer
A. Queen post truss
47
As per IS code the characteristic strength of M15 grade concrete at 28 days is :
Answer
C. 15 N/mm?
48
The process of applying cement mortar under pressure through nozzle is called :
Answer
C. Guniting
49
The process of filling up of all the nail holes, cracks etc with putty is known as :
Answer
A. Stopping
50
For plastering exposed brick walls, the cement mortar should be:
Answer
Question Cancelled
51
The mortar in which both cement and lime are used as binding material is called :
Answer
B. Gauged mortar
52
The straight link of a chain is made-up of ;
Answer
B. Galvanized mild steel |
53
The characteristic red color of a brick is due to ;
Answer
C. Its iron oxide content
54
The soundness of cement is tested by 5
Answer
A. Le-Chatlier apparatus
55
The trimmed standard size of Al drawing sheet is ;
Answer
B. 594 mmx 841 mm
56
The fractured surface of a stone geometry indicates its ______.
Answer
C. Texture
57
The type of needle used in Surveyor’s compass :
Answer
A. Edge bar needle
58
In which level D.P.C should be provided ? |
Answer
D. Any level can choose
59
The first staff reaching taken after setting up the instrument is called :
Answer
Question Cancelled
60
The first staff reaching taken after setting up the instrument is called:
Answer
A. Back sight
61
The sum of the percentage of tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate for Portland cement 4 varies from :
Answer
C. 70 - 80%
62
The compressive strength of Portland cement (1 : 3) cement mortar cube after 7 days test should not be less than ;
Answer
C. 175 kg/sq.cm
63
The diameter of bars used for main reinforcement in slabs may vary from ;
Answer
C. 8-14mm
64
Ina residential building the rise of a step may vary between ; |
Answer
B. 15em-18cm
65
‘The length of stair situated between two landings is termed as :
Answer
A. Flight
66
For 1 cu.m of brick masonry the number of bricks required are__
Answer
C. 500
67
The foundation most suitable for bridge is :
Answer
D. Well foundation
68
If the depth is equal to or less than the width, the type of foundation used is :
Answer
A. Shallow foundation
69
The average water absorption of a brick should not be greater than by weight.
Answer
A. 20%
70
What is the internal angle of a pentagon ?
Answer
C. 108°
71
The horizontal angle between the true meridian and a line is called :
Answer
A. Azimuth
72
The Compass survey is unsuitable for :
Answer
A. Magnetic area
73
‘The Dip at equator is :
Answer
C. Zero
74
The window which is projected from external wall is known as :
Answer
A. Bay window
75
Ina stair the head room should not be less than _ 5
Answer
Question Cancelled
76
As per BIS 1077/1957, the minimum crushing strength of a brick is ______.
Answer
A. 3.50 N/mm²
77
Polished terracotta is also known as .__.
Answer
D. Faience
78
For covering 1 m? roof area numbers of Manglore pattern tiles are used.
Answer
D. 16 A 11 134/2014 {P.T.O.}
79
The inclined surface of abutment which receives the arch and from which the arch springs is called =
Answer
C. Squeback
80
The transverse slope given to the cross section of a carriage way for draining water is called
Answer
D. Camber
81
Who won the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2014 ?
Answer
D. Gulzar
82
Who performed the first human heart transplant operation ?
Answer
A. Dr.Christiaan Bernard
83
The sun consists mostly of :
Answer
B. Hydrogen
84
The disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin
Answer
C. Beriberi
85
The term associated with Accusation and Prosecution of the head of the state or high public official on serious charges :
Answer
A. Impeachment
86
Statistical study of Elections and Voting is called :
Answer
A. Psephology
87
Bull's eye is a term associated with :
Answer
D. Shooting 134/2014 12 A
88
Ex-officio Chairman of Planning Commission of India is :
Answer
C. Prime Minister of India
89
Who was the leader of Ezhava memorial ?
Answer
A. Dr. Palpu
90
The Tamil Dravida leader associated with Vaikom Satyagraha :
Answer
B. E.V. Ramaswami Naikar
91
The year in which Temple Entry Proclamation was held :
Answer
C. 1936
92
Darsanamala is written by : |
Answer
D. Sreenarayana Guru |
93
The National Institute of Virology is located at :
Answer
A. Pune
94
2013 Nobel Peace Prize has been Awarded to : !
Answer
C. OPCW
95
Who invented Pencillin ?
Answer
B. Alexander Fleming
96
Who among the following became the Chief Minister of Two States ?
Answer
D. N.D. Tiwari
97
The main constituent of Haemoglobin is :
Answer
Question Cancelled
98
World AIDS Day is celebrated on :
Answer
B. December 1
99
Which Musical instrument is associated with Lalgudi G. Jayaraman ?
Answer
C. Violin
100
The words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ in our National Emblem is taken from : : |
Answer
D. Mundakopanishath -o000- 134/2014 14 A

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