| Post Name | WORK SUPERINTENDENT - SOIL SURVEY AND SOIL CONSERVATION |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 137/2025 |
| Category Code | 385/2024 |
| Date of Test | 28 October 2025 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
In a drawing, a scale length of 20 cm represents 12 decametre. The scale used in this drawing is:
Answer
B. 1:6000
2
Untrimmed size of drawing sheet A2 is:
Answer
C. 450 \times 625 \text{ mm}
3
The thickness of the stem of gothic letters used in drawing about its height may varies:
Answer
D. from 1/5 to 1/10
4
The area of trimmed size drawing sheet A0 is:
Answer
D. 1.00 sq.m
5
Eccentricity is greater than one for a conic section:
Answer
A. Hyperbola
6
In which regular polygon, its sides are equal to radius of circumscribed circle:
Answer
C. Hexagon
7
Top view of a point is 30 mm above XY and its front view is 20 mm below the top view. The point is situated in which quadrant?
Answer
B. Second
8
The ratio of isometric length to true length:
Answer
C. \sqrt{2}:\sqrt{3}
9
36 km per hour = _____ metre per second.
Answer
D. 10
10
The area of a square plot whose perimeter is 48 m is:
Answer
A. 144 sq.m.
11
The height of an equilateral triangle whose side is 4 cm:
Answer
C. 2\sqrt{3}
12
The circumference of a circle whose diameter is 14 cm:
Answer
A. 14Ο
13
Volume of a cube whose surface area is 216 sq.cm:
Answer
A. 216 cu.m
14
The Shortcut for tool palette:
Answer
A. Ctrl + 3
15
The Short key for manages defined user coordinate system:
Answer
B. UC
16
The number of ways a circle can be created in AutoCAD:
Answer
C. 6
17
Which command prompt to reinsert erased object:
Answer
C. oops
18
How many grip points does a arc have?
Answer
D. 4
19
In Autocad UCS stands:
Answer
D. User Coordinate System
20
In polar co-ordinates systems, how will you create a line representing length 20 units at an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the positive direction of the X-axis and the first point of the line is not at the origin?
Answer
D. @20 < 45
21
The rocks have a distinct plane of division along which stones can easily be split is called:
Answer
A. Natural bed of stone
22
The process of clay is brought to a proper degree of hardness and it is made fit for the moulding is termed as:
Answer
C. Tempering
23
Which test is carried to know about the presence of soluble salt in the brick?
Answer
B. Efflorescence test
24
Which type cement suitable for heavy construction of heavy abutment, large piers, retaining wall etc.?
Answer
C. Modified portland cement
25
Sand passing through a sieve with clear opening of 7.62 mm is known as:
Answer
B. Gravelly sand
26
An appearance of fluffy white patches on the structure caused by poorly washed aggregates is called:
Answer
A. Efflorescence
27
When a piece of timber has twisted out of shape it is said:
Answer
D. Warp
28
What is the name of horizontally silced building viewed from top?
Answer
A. Plan
29
What should be the horizontal distance between building and electric supply mains?
Answer
C. 1.2 β 2.0 m
30
What is the minimum scale at which a building plan need to be drawn according to NBC 2005?
Answer
B. 1:100
31
Which type of building comes in group H?
Answer
C. Storage
32
What is the plastering area for a pillar?
Answer
D. Perimeter Γ height
33
What is the density of mild steel?
Answer
C. 78.5 q/cu.m
34
What is the approximate out-turn of mason constructing stone arch work per day?
Answer
A. 0.40 cu.m
35
When an oven-dried sample is kept open in the atmosphere, it absorbs some amount of water from the atmosphere. This is known as its:
Answer
A. Hygroscopic water
36
A ______ is constructed to store water during floods and release it gradually at a safe rate, when the flood recedes.
Answer
B. Detention dam
37
_____ is a solid obstruction put across the river to raise its water level and The __ divert the water into the canal.
Answer
B. weir
38
The ratio of the mass of a fluid to its volume is known as:
Answer
C. Density
39
The pressure which is measured with the help of a pressure measuring instrument, in which the atmospheric pressure is taken as datum is known as:
Answer
B. Gauge pressure
40
are impermeable formations which contain water but are not capable of transmitting and supplying a significant quantity.
Answer
D. Aquiclude
41
In a closed square container its side length is 8 cm. What is the total developed surface area?
Answer
A. 384 cm Γ cm
42
What is developed surface area of closed oil drum, its radius is 10 cm and height is 20 cm? (\pi = 3.14)
Answer
C. 1884 cm Γ cm
43
What shape to get a right circular cone cut with a section plane parallel to its axis of the cone not passing through the vertex?
Answer
B. Hyperbola
44
In a screw thread the line joining the root and the crest is called?
Answer
D. Flank
45
Which nut protects the bolt end thread from damage?
Answer
A. Cap nut
46
What is the symbol for a seam weld?
Answer
D. Circle crossed by two parallel horizontal lines
47
Which key is useful for fitting on tapered shaft?
Answer
B. Woodruff key
48
What is the name of foundation bolt?
Answer
C. Rawl bolt
49
Which of the statement given below will inversely affected to the belt efficiency? I. Heavy belt of multiple ply construction used on small diameter pulley II. 'V' Belt drives used on short distance shafts III. Jockey pulley introduced in short distanced pulleys IV. Vertical drive between pulleys
Answer
C. Only I and IV
50
Water flowing or dripping from the tap even after firmly closed. The reason is/are I. Worn out or defective washer II. Valve loose on the spindle III. Spindle thread worn out IV. Defective seating
Answer
A. Only I and IV
51
Frequent belt spoilage may be due to: I. Less tension on belt II. Excessive heat and shock load III. Misalignment and overloaded drive IV. Oilness in the groove of the pulley or belt
Answer
D. Only II and III Ξ
52
Sometimes crushing of metal may caused while doing riveted joints. The reason may be:
Answer
C. Diameter of rivet is too large
53
Which of the following reason is responsible for splitting of metal in the riveted joints?
Answer
B. Holes of the rivets are drilled too near from the edge of the plate
54
Which of the statement given is/are correct about mitre gears? I. They transmit motion between shafts at various angles II. They are widely used for speed reduction purposes III. They are used to change rotary motion to linear motion IV. They are symmetrical to each other and transmit motion at right angles
Answer
A. Only IV
55
Which of the statement given are true relating to "V" belt drives? I. They are used to transmit torque when a large distance between the shafts II. Owing to the wedging action between the belt and the sides of the groove in the pulley they less likely to slip III. They are shaped roughly like a trapezium in cross section IV. Less vibration and noise
Answer
D. Only II, III and IV
56
Out of the statements given below which are correct about chain drive: I. There is positive contact between the chain and sprocket which eliminates the possibility of slip II. They can withstand heat, dirt and weather exposure III. There is possibility of creep and slip IV. They can absorb shock
Answer
D. Only I, II and IV
57
What is the situation in which the pressure switch of a Compressor restarts?
Answer
D. Pressure level drops to the pre-set level
58
Which valve controls the direction of the flow of the fluid?
Answer
B. Directional control valve
59
Which valve is used for mechanical position to sense in machine automation system?
Answer
A. Roller Valve
60
What is the 'grade of tolerance'?
Answer
C. Fundamental tolerance
61
Which term refers to the relationship that exists between two mating parts?
Answer
A. Fit
62
What is the maximum limit of size, if the basic size of the hole is 25 mm and the deviation is Β±0.2 mm?
Answer
D. 25.2 mm
63
Why the Double Row Ball Bearing is used?
Answer
B. To take heavy radial load
64
Which Bearing material is used in connecting rod and electrical motor?
Answer
C. Copper lead alloy
65
Which type of bearing used for taking high axial thrust load?
Answer
A. Tapered roller bearing
66
In chain survey, the area is divided into a network of: Rectangles (i) (ii) Triangles (iii) Squares (iv) Trapeziums
Answer
C. Only option (ii) is correct
67
The staff readings taken at two points using a dumpy level are 3.335 m and 2.450 m. The elevation difference between the two points is:
Answer
C. 0.885 m
68
The fore bearing of line AB is 198Β° and CD is 24Β° 15". Their back bearings of line AB and CD will be:
Answer
A. 18Β° and 155Β° 45" respectively
69
The horizontal angle between magnetic meridian and true meridian during the time of observation is called:
Answer
A. Magnetic Declination
70
The length of a survey line measured with a 30 m chain was found to be 631.5 m. The chain was found to be 0.1 m too long when compared with a standard chain. The true length of the survey line will be:
Answer
D. 633.61 m
71
A 20 cm theodolite means:
Answer
C. Diameter of lower graduated circle is 20 cm
72
Which among the following is not a method of building estimate preparation?
Answer
D. Line plan method
73
The area obtained from which of the following will be equal to one acre? (i) 10000 square metre (ii) 43560 square feet (iii) 10 square Gunters chain (iv) 100 cents
Answer
C. Options (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
74
Choose the correct statement:
Answer
C. The purpose of an anallactic lens in a tacheometer is to make staff intercept proportional to its distance from the tacheometer
75
Which among the following statements are correct? (i) An instrument used to reproduce plans to a different scale is called planimeter (ii) An instrument used to reproduce plans to a different scale is called Pantagraph (iii) An instrument used for measuring the area in a plan or map is called planimeter (iv) A clinometer is used for measuring horizontal angles
Answer
C. Only (ii) and (iii) are correct
76
Which among the following statements is not correct?
Answer
B. In passive remote sensing, the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is absorbed to the objects on the earth's surface is measured by the sensors
77
Which of the following methods is commonly used for measuring horizontal angles with a theodolite? (i) Method of repetition (ii) Method of reiteration (iii) Method of deflection (iv) Method of trilateration
Answer
C. Options (i) and (ii) are correct
78
A GPS device uses data from satellites to locate a specific point on the earth in a process called .
Answer
B. Trilateration
79
The detailed scaled drawing showing all the detailed information needed for the execution is called:
Answer
B. Working drawing
80
Which of the following statements are correct?
Answer
B. Prismoidal Formula is used in volume computation in surveying
81
The following statements describes the four stages of gully development process: (i) During this stage, the gully bed and sides attains stable condition and vegetation begins to grow in abundance (ii) During this stage, there is no appreciable erosion of gully in any form and local vegetation begins to get established and healing process of gully starts. (iii) During this stage, major formation of gully and erosion takes place (iv) During this stage, channel erosion and deepening of gully bed takes place Choose the correct Option:
Answer
B. Statement (i) represents 'Stage 4' of gully development Statement (ii) represents 'Stage 3' of gully development Statement (iii) represents 'Stage 2' of gully development Statement (iv) represents 'Stage 1' of gully development
82
Erodibility can be defined as:
Answer
C. Vulnerability or susceptibility of the soil to Erosion
83
The Universal Soil Loss Equation can be expressed as: A = RKLSCP Choose the correct expression for variables 'C' and 'P' used in the equation from the following options
Answer
C. C = Cropping management factor P = Conservation Practice factor
84
In designing a grassed waterway, the channel grade should be checked with maximum non-erosive velocity for various conditions by using which of the following Equation:
Answer
B. Manning's Formula
85
As per the most widely accepted method of land capability classification made by the Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the soil under this group have slope in the range of 8 to 12 %, the soil should not be cultivated but kept under permanent vegetation. Such type of soil will come under which of the following classes:
Answer
A. Class V
86
Pasteurisation of milk is performed by: Heating every particle of milk to at least 61Β°C and holding it at that temperature (i) for 30 minutes (ii) Heating the milk to 71Β°C and holding it at that temperature for 15 seconds Choose the correct answer from the following options:
Answer
D. Both statements are correct
87
CO2 Packaging and N2 packaging is associated with which of the following packaging technique :
Answer
B. Modified /Controlled Atmosphere Packaging
88
Read the following statements regarding moisture content of agricultural materials: Value of dry basis moisture content is more than wet basis moisture content (i) (ii) Value of dry basis moisture content is less than wet basis moisture content Choose the correct answer from the following options:
Answer
A. Statement (i) alone is correct
89
If 'De' is the diameter of a sphere having same volume as that of agricultural material/particle and 'Dc' is the diameter of the smallest circumscribing sphere, then Sphericity; an engineering property of granular agricultural material can be expressed as:
Answer
D. Sphericity = \frac{D_e}{D_c}
90
Read carefully the following statements regarding controlled and modified atmosphere storage of grain: (i) It involves alteration of concentration of the normal atmospheric gases present in a storage It gives an artificial atmosphere that is insecticidal (ii) (iii) It prevents mould growth and quality deterioration of the stored product Choose the correct options
Answer
C. All the statements (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
91
In diesel cycle, the heat is added at:
Answer
A. Constant pressure
92
The clutch transmits the power between:
Answer
A. Driving and driven members
93
When a plough works around a strip of ploughed land, it is said to be:
Answer
B. Gathering
94
In Power tillers, steering is achieved with the help of:
Answer
B. Dog clutch
95
The mechanical efficiency is the ratio of:
Answer
A. BHP/IHP
96
Calibration of seed drill is essential to evaluate:
Answer
C. Seed rate
97
The imaginary line connecting the centre of resistance of the plough to the centre of pull is:
Answer
D. Line of draft
98
When the centre of knife sections are at the centre of the guards at the end of each stroke, the mower knife is said to be in:
Answer
A. Registration
99
Chemically correct air-fuel ratio by mass for a petrol engine is approximately:
Answer
C. 15:1
100
SAE number is used to designate the ______ of the lubricating oil.
Answer
D. Viscosity
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