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Post NameWork Superintendent - Soil Survey and Soil Conservation
Question Paper Code030/2024
Category Code309/2023
Date of Test28 February 2024
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
Measurements from the scale to the drawing are transferred with the aid of :
Answer
A. Divider
2
The magnetic bearing of the line is 63° 30’ and the magnetic declination is 3° 10’ east. The true bearing of the line will be :
Answer
A. 66°40’
3
The representative fraction 1/1500 means that the scale is :
Answer
C. 1 cm = 15 m
4
The T-Square is used for drawing :
Answer
C. Horizontal lines
5
The instrument which is the combination of electronic theodolite and electronic distance meter is :
Answer
D. Total stations
6
The projection of a traverse line on a line perpendicular to the meridian is known as :
Answer
B. Departure of the line
7
The method of levelling adopted to determine the difference of levels between two points when it is not possible to set up the level midway between them is :
Answer
A. Reciprocal levelling
8
The back sight reading on a bench mark of reduced level 100.00 is 2.450 if foresight reading on the point 1.620, the reduced level of the point is :
Answer
C. 100.830
9
Cumulative errors that occur in chaining are proportional to :
Answer
A. L
10
The error in measured length due to incorrect holding of the chain is :
Answer
B. Compensating error
11
————— is a locus of a point moving in a plane in such a way that the ratio of its distances from a fixed point and a fixed straight line.
Answer
C. Conic
12
Lines drawn to represent visible edges and surface boundaries of objects are called :
Answer
C. Outlines
13
In ————— projection one plane is parallel to the horizontal and the other is inclined at an angle of 45° to the horizontal.
Answer
C. Oblique projection
14
A series of closed contour line on the map represents a ————— if the higher values are inside.
Answer
C. Hill
15
————— is the distance between base lines according to
Answer
A. 14/10h
16
The plane of projection lies between the object and observer in :
Answer
A. Third angle projection
17
When the whole circle bearing of two lines AB and AC are 115° and 41° respectively, then the included angle BAC will be?
Answer
B. 74°
18
Remote sensing techniques are being usefully employed for the purpose of :
Answer
D. All of these
19
In the system of dimensioning, the dimension is placed perpendicular to the dimension line in such a way that it may be read from the bottom edge or the right hand edge of the drawing sheet is called :
Answer
C. Aligned system
20
The height of instrument is equal to :
Answer
A. RL of BM + Back sight
21
The two point and three point problems are typical case of :
Answer
D. Resection method
22
All offsets which are not right angles to the main survey lines according to direction are known as :
Answer
D. Oblique offset
23
In surveying telescope, cross hairs are fixed in :
Answer
B. Front of the eye piece
24
The method of contouring suitable for long and narrow strips of land is :
Answer
C. Cross section method
25
The inclined letters slope to the horizontal at an angle of :
Answer
C. 75°
26
——————— is the edge of roof running between the eaves and ridge.
Answer
A. Verge
27
Light weight aggregate is obtained from :
Answer
C. Volcanic source
28
Match the name of the stone in List –1 with the use of that stone in List – 2 : List – 1 List – 2 A. Marble 1. Roofing B. Granite 2. Manufacture of cement C. Slate 3. Light House D. Lime Stone 4. Decorative work
Answer
A. 4,
29
The volume of 1 bag cement weighing 50 kg is :
Answer
B. 0.034 m3
30
Under water concreting is done at a temperature of :
Answer
D. 5°C
31
——————— is the property of a material to absorb water vapour from air.
Answer
C. Hygroscopy
32
Which type of scaffolding is most suitable if the construction work is to be carried out in the upper floor?
Answer
D. Needle scaffolding 030/2024 6 A
33
A first class brick should have a minimum crushing strength of :
Answer
B. 10.2 N/mm2
34
The process of spreading and working on mortar or slurry over the stones to fill up their joints is known as :
Answer
A. Grouting
35
What is the name of the special type of concrete in which gas or air bubbles are introduced into the plastic cement mortar mix to produce a material with structure?
Answer
B. Cellular concrete
36
What will be the remedy for the unequal settlement of subsoil?
Answer
C. Foundation should rest on rigid strata
37
A paste formed by the addition of water to a mixture composed of an aggregate such as sand and a matrix or binding material like lime or cement is called :
Answer
A. Mortar
38
————— are horizontal elements of a building structure which divide the building into different levels for the purpose of creating more accommodation.
Answer
D. Floor
39
These are caused by the rupture of tissues in circular direction which forms ring shaped curved cracks in trees :
Answer
A. Ring shake
40
Which of the following tests are used for testing tiles? 1. Impact test 2. Water absorption test 3. Dimension test 4. Bulk density test
Answer
D. 1,2,3 and 4
41
The horizontal wooden or steel members laid on the principal rafters on wall to wall to support common rafters of a roof are known as :
Answer
A. Purlin
42
The portion from which branch is removed receives nourishment from the stem for a pretty long time and ultimately results in the formation of dark rings is called :
Answer
A. Knot
43
————— is defined as a structure which is sunk through ground or water to exclude the water and semi fluid material during the process of excavation of foundation and which subsequently becomes as integral part of the sub-structure.
Answer
D. Caisson
44
Rank’s formula is used to find :
Answer
C. Minimum depth of foundation
45
Choose the correct statements about single scaffolding : I. It is widely used in the construction of brick work. II. Consist of single row of standards placed at a distance of about 2m from the wall. III. The rakers and cross braces may be provided to make the scaffolding more strong. IV. The distance between the successive standards is about 1m to 1.50m.
Answer
D. I and III 030/2024 8 A
46
What is the distance for a village road building line?
Answer
A. 9.0 m
47
For an industrial area how much will be the covered area with respect to the site area :
Answer
C. 60% of the site area
48
Which types of building comes in group H?
Answer
C. storage
49
What is the carpet area of a building?
Answer
A. Usable floor area excluding staircase, lift and wall
50
What is the scale of key plan?
Answer
C. Not less than 1:10000
51
What is the permissible F.A .R Of mercantile building?
Answer
Question Cancelled
52
What is the normal rate of earth work for 30m lead?
Answer
A. 1.5m lift
53
The unit of measurement in M.K.S for earth work of earth filling in plinth is :
Answer
D. cu.m
54
Which estimate is called as item rate estimate?
Answer
D. detailed estimate A 9 030/2024
55
Which area is included in the plinth area?
Answer
A. supported porches
56
How much cubic meter is equal to one bag of cement?
Answer
B. 0.034 cu.m
57
The percentage of horizontal circulation area of a building is :
Answer
D. 10% – 15% of plinth area
58
What is the unit of payment of ironwork in truss?
Answer
A. per quintal
59
Which is job overheads?
Answer
A. handling of materials
60
How much volume of dry materials is required to prepare 1 cu. m of wet concrete?
Answer
D. 1.52 cu.m to 1.54 cu.m
61
The life of brick work in cement mortar is :
Answer
D. 100 years
62
What is the net scrap value at the end of utility period of building?
Answer
A. 10%
63
The value at the end of utility period without being dismantled is termed as :
Answer
A. salvage value
64
Which is not included under outgoings?
Answer
C. depreciation
65
The value of property or structure become less by its becoming out of date in style, in structure, design etc are termed as :
Answer
A. obsolescence
66
A part of water, which exists in the porous space of the soil by molecular attraction is known as :
Answer
A. Capillary water
67
Duty of canal water is expressed in :
Answer
C. Ha per cumec
68
The first watering which is given to a crop, when it is grown up to a few centemeter is :
Answer
B. Kor-watering
69
Which of the following irrigation is suitable for sugarcane and tobacco?
Answer
C. Furrow irrigation
70
The ratio of mean supply discharge to the full capacity discharge is :
Answer
B. Capacity factor
71
The water stored in the reservoir, below the minimum pool level is :
Answer
A. Dead storage
72
Yield of a reservoir represents :
Answer
C. The out flow demand on the reservoir
73
Which dam is constructed to store water during floods and release it gradually at a safe rate, when the flood recedes?
Answer
D. Detension dam
74
A barrier with low crust provided with a series of gates across the river is
Answer
A. Barriage
75
The axis of head regulator usually makes an angle with the axis of the weir is :
Answer
C. 90° to 120°
76
The shape of lined canal as per ISI is :
Answer
D. Trapezoidal
77
The difference in level between the top of a bank and supply level in a canal is :
Answer
B. Free board
78
The unit of viscosity is :
Answer
B. Ns/m2
79
The reciprocal of compressibility is known as :
Answer
C. Bulk modulus
80
Which element of hydroelectric power plant prevents the penstock from water hammer phenomena?
Answer
D. Surge tank
81
The units which are derived from basic units are called :
Answer
C. Derived units
82
The three sides of a triangle are not equal, such a triangle is called :
Answer
D. Scalene triangle
83
Calculate the area of a right triangle whose base and height are 10 cm, 3.5 cm respectively :
Answer
A. 17.5 cm
84
Circumference of a circle of radius r is :
Answer
B. 2π r
85
Find the side of a cube, if its surface area is 216 m2 :
Answer
Question Cancelled
86
1 km is equal to :
Answer
D. 0.62 miles
87
The ratio between the change in length of the material to its original length is called :
Answer
C. Linear strain
88
The ratio of output to the input of machine is called :
Answer
D. Efficiency
89
The rate of change of displacement of body is called :
Answer
A. Velocity
90
The capacity to the work is :
Answer
C. Energy
91
The friction experienced by a body when it is in motion is known as :
Answer
B. Kinetic friction
92
The resultant of two forces P and Q acting at an angle θ , is :
Answer
D. ( P 2 + Q 2 + 2PQ cos θ )
93
The keystroke ctrl+Y is ——————— in Autocad.
Answer
B. Redo
94
Which state grid is used to design perspective?
Answer
C. Isometric
95
What is the keystroke for erase command in auto CAD?
Answer
C. E
96
What is the keystroke for break command?
Answer
B. BR
97
From which menu bar do you get ‘Line’ command?
Answer
C. Draw
98
Which one of the following is not a valid option for drawing a circle?
Answer
B. Tan Tan Centre
99
Which command dialogue box contains preview command?
Answer
A. Plot
100
What is shortcut of print command?
Answer
C. Ctrl + P

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