KDRB Overseer Grade 3 (Civil) Previous Question Paper

Question 1

Who is the architect of Fundamental Rights included in the Indian Constitution?

A

Jawaharlal Nehru

B

Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel

C

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

D

Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad

Question 2

Which Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?

A

61st Amendment

B

73rd Amendment

C

74th Amendment

D

68th Amendment

Question 3

Which Indian P.M. inaugurated Kudumbasree?

A

P. V. Narasimha Rao

B

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

C

Dr. Manmohan Singh

D

H. D. Deve Gowda

Question 4

The year in which Idukki Hydroelectric Project was commissioned

A

1975

B

1979

C

1976

D

1972

Question 5

Which river is known as the 'English Channel of Kerala'?

A

Mayyazhipuzha

B

Kunthipuzha

C

Kabani

D

Manjeswaram puzha

Question 6

Who fought the first rebellion against British Land Revenue System in Kerala ?

A

Marthanda Varma

B

Velu Thampi Dalava

C

Kozhikode Samuthiri

D

Pazhassi Raja

Question 7

Who was the President of Guruvayoor Satyagraha Committee?

A

A. K. Gopalan

B

K. Kelappan

C

E. M. S. Nampoothiripad

D

Mannathu Padmanabhan

Question 8

Who was the king of Travancore during the time of Kundara Proclamation?

A

Ayilyam Thirunal

B

Avittom Thirunal

C

Swathi Thirunal

D

Chithira Thirunal

Question 9

The year in which 'Thripadidanam' was conducted by Marthanda Varma Maharaja ?

A

1758

B

1750

C

1747

D

1740

Question 10

Which is the foreign country visited by Sree Narayana Guru?

A

Nepal

B

Burma

C

China

D

Sri Lanka

Question 11

Which former I. B. Director has been appointed as the Special Representative of Govt. of India to Jammu and Kashmir recently?

A

Dineshwar Sharma

B

Syed Asif Ibrahim

C

Rajiv Jain

D

N. Sandhu

Question 12

What is the name of the American State Secretary who visited India recently?

A

James Mattis

B

Jared Kushner

C

Rex Tillerson

D

Ivanka Trump

Question 13

Which country won the FIFA under-17 World Cup held recently in India?

A

England

B

Brazil

C

Spain

D

Argentina

Question 14

Which literary work of Sree Narayana Guru was about Chattampi Swamikal?

A

Arivu

B

Swanubhavageethi

C

Daiva Dashakam

D

Navamanjari

Question 15

Which is the malayalam novel that won the most number of awards?

A

Agnisakshi

B

Randamoozham

C

Mathilukal

D

Marthanda Varma

Question 16

Who wrote the novel 'Dharmapuranam' ?

A

M. Mukundan

B

M. T. Vasudevan Naires

C

O. V. Vijayan

D

S. K. Pottekattu

Question 17

When did the Guruvayoor Chembai Musical Festival start?

A

1981

B

1974

C

1976

D

1983

Question 18

Which is the first Nirmal State (no open defecation state) in India?

A

Goa

B

Sikkim

C

Manipur

D

Kerala

Question 19

Which one of the following is not a component of 'Bharat Nirman Programme'?

A

Drinking Water Supply

B

Electricity

C

Sanitation

D

Rural Telephone Connectivity

Question 20

'Bhoomi' is an e-governance initiative in

A

Rajasthan

B

Andhra Pradesh

C

Uttar Pradesh

D

Karnataka

Question 21

The fore bearing of a line AB is N 65° W. Its back bearing is

A

N 65°W

B

S 25° W

C

S 65°E

D

N 25° E

Question 22

Dip of Magnetic needle at equator is

A

90°

B

45°

C

180°

D

0°

Question 23

Two point problem is a case of …………… method of plane table survey.

A

Radiation

B

Resection

C

Intersection

D

Traversing

Question 24

During a fly levelling the plinth of a nearby building is selected as benchmark and its RL is assumed as +50.00. Then the selected B M is an example of

A

GTS BM

B

Temporary BM

C

Arbitrary B M

D

Permanent B M

Question 25

In order to determine the bed level of a canal, the following observations were taken on a 4 m levelling staff using a dumpy level. Find the RL

i) Reading on the staff held at the top of parapet of a nearby culvert having RL 15.800 0.700

ii) Reading on the staff held at canal bed = 3.400

A

13.100

B

12.400

C

19.200

D

18.500

Question 26

Select from the following, the device which is not suitable for setting out right angle

A

Open cross staff

B

French cross staff

C

Optical square

D

Clinometer

Question 27

Among the following, select the one which is not the use of a theodolite.

A

Measurement of angle

B

Measurement of bearing of a line

C

Determination of reduced level

D

Determination of area of a map

Question 28

The first remote sensing satellite launched by India is

A

IRS-IA

B

SEASAT

C

MOS

D

ERS

Question 29

Marble is an example of

A

Igneous rock

B

Sedimentary rock

C

Metamorphic rock

D

None of the above

Question 30

The minimum compressive strength required for bricks to be used in building construction as per IS code is

A

5 N/mm²

B

3.5 N/mm²

C

10 N/mm²

D

8.5 N/mm²

Question 31

The nominal size of a standard brick is

A

20 x 10 x 10 cm

B

22.9 x 11.4 x 7.2 cm

C

20 x 9 x 9 cm

D

19 x9x9 cm

Question 32

The main constituent of cement is

A

Lime

B

Silica

C

Alumina

D

Calcium Sulphate

Question 33

Le Chatlier apparatus is used for determining …………….. of cement.

A

Initial setting time

B

Soundness of cement

C

Compressive strength

D

Heat of hydration

Question 34

In the cross section of an exogenous tree, the layer of fresh sap lying between the sap wood and inner bark is known as

A

Sap wood

B

Cambium layer

C

Heart wood

D

Pith

Question 35

Which of the following is suitable for masonry construction?

A

Hydraulic lime

B

Quick lime

C

Siliceous dolomite lime

D

Poor lime

Question 36

Linseed oil in paint serves the function of

A

Base

B

Filler

C

Drier

D

Vehicle

Question 37

Weight of one bag of cement is

A

55 kg

B

45 kg

C

50 kg

D

40 kg

Question 38

The maximum bulking of sand is likely to occur at a moisture content of

A

6%

B

11%

C

16%

D

14%

Question 39

The curing period for determining the characteristic strength of concrete

A

14 days

B

21 days

C

7 days

D

28 days

Question 40

The minimum grade of concrete specified by I.S. code for use in RCC construction is

A

M 15

B

M 25

C

M 30

D

M 20

Question 41

In a particular concrete, 25 liters of water is used for one bag of cement. Then water cement ratio is

A

0.25

B

0.60

C

0.50

D

0.40

Question 42

In a simply supported RCC beam of effective depth 'd', maximum permitted spacing of stirrup is

A

0.6 d or 450 mm

B

0.5 d or 300 mm

C

0.75 d or 300 mm

D

0.42 d or 300 mm

Question 43

The size of AO drawing sheet (trimmed) is

A

1189 x 841

B

1230 x 880

C

1179 x 841

D

1159 x 741

Question 44

The cheapest, roughest and poorest form of stone masonry is

A

Coursed Random Rubble Masonry

B

Ashlar Masonry

C

Uncoursed Rubble Masonry

D

Ashlar Rough Tooled Masonry

Question 45

The isometric view of circle is a

A

Circle

B

Ellipse

C

Rhombus

D

Parabola

Question 46

According to KMBR, the specified scale for preparing site plan is

A

1:100

B

1:1000

C

1:400

D

1:500

Question 47

The maximum number of risers in a flight of stair should be

A

12

B

10

C

13

D

11

Question 48

Suggest a suitable size for front door in a residential building.

A

1500 x 1500 mm

B

750 x 2100 mm

C

100 x 2100 mm

D

1500 x 3000 mm

Question 49

The imaginary line joining the points of equal rainfall is called

A

Isohyte

B

Agonic line

C

Isoclinic line

D

Aclinic line

Question 50

Hyetograph is a graphical representation of

A

Rainfall intensity and time

B

Rainfall depth and time

C

Discharge and time

D

Cumulative rainfall and time

Question 51

Evaporation losses depends on

A

Area of water surface

B

Nature of precipitation

C

Humidity and wind

D

All of the above

Question 52

Runoff is measured in

A

m³

B

m³/sec

C

m³/min

D

m³/hrs

Question 53

Rainfall cycle period in India is taken as

A

15 Years

B

20 Years

C

25 Years

D

35 Years

Question 54

For Tributaries of same size greater runoff occurs on

A

Fern shape

B

Fan shape

C

Circular shape

D

Radial shape

Question 55

The resistance of water to the passage of light through is a measure of

A

Colour

B

Dissolved gases

C

Hardness

D

Turbidity

Question 56

The process of killing infective bacteria in water is called

A

Sterilization

B

Disinfection

C

Coagulation

D

Sedimentation

Question 57

Aeration of water is done to remove

A

Suspended impurities

B

Floating impurities

C

Dissolved salts

D

Dissolved gases

Question 58

Zeolite process is used to remove

A

Iron

B

Zinc

C

Hardness

D

pH Value

Question 59

The layout of distribution system suitable for unplanned cities and irregularly growing towns is

A

Grid system

B

Circular system

C

Radial system

D

Dead end system

Question 60

Sewage which is undergoing treatment is called

A

Fresh sewage

B

Septic sewage

C

Stale sewage

D

Crude sewage

Question 61

In CAD, which mode allows the user to draw 90° straight lines?

A

Osnap

B

Ortho

C

Linear

D

Polar tracking

Question 62

To obtain parallel lines, concentric circles and parallel curves …………… is used.

A

Array

B

Fillet

C

Copy

D

Offset

Question 63

Which of the following file extension cannot open Auto CAD ?

A

dwg

B

dxg

C

dot

D

dws

Question 64

What is the difference between command 'plot and print' ?

A

Plot command prints only big plans

B

The plot command for CNC (CAM)

C

Print command can print A3 size paper

D

No difference

Question 65

Polar co-ordinates are used mostly for drawing

A

Arc

B

Ellipse

C

Angular lines

D

None of the above

Question 66

'Snap' command is used to regulate the cursor movement to the specified increments along

A

Vertical axis

B

Horizontal axis

C

Cartesian co-ordinates

D

Polar

Question 67

Los Angeles testing machine is used to conduct

A

Abrasion test

B

Impact test

C

Attrition test

D

Crushing strength test

Question 68

The function of an expansion joint in rigid pavements is to

A

Relieve warping stresses

B

Relieve shrinkage stresses

C

Resist stresses due to expansion

D

Allow free expansion

Question 69

Penetration test on bitumen is used for determining its

A

Grade

B

Viscosity

C

Ductility

D

Temperature susceptibility

Question 70

The maximum limit of water absorption for aggregate suitable for road construction is

A

0.4%

B

0.6%

C

0.8%

D

1.0%

Question 71

In highway construction, rolling starts from

A

Sides and proceed to center

B

Center and proceed to sides

C

One side and proceed to other side

D

None of the above

Question 72

When the bituminous surfacing is done on already existing black top road or over existing cement concrete road, the type of treatment given is

A

Seal coat

B

Tack coat

C

Prime coat

D

Spray of emulsion

Question 73

Which of the following roads are congested during peak hours?

A

Rural roads

B

Urban roads

C

Highways

D

Express ways

Question 74

The main function of a diversion head works is

A

To remove silt

B

To control floods.

C

To store water

D

To raise water level

Question 75

A river training work is generally required when the river is

A

Meandering

B

Aggrading

C

Degrading

D

All the above

Question 76

A hydraulic structure is designed to withstand

A

Seepage forces

B

Hydraulic jump

C

Hydraulic pressure

D

All the above

Question 77

Irrigation canals are generally aligned along

A

Ridge line

B

Contour line

C

Valley line

D

Straight line

Question 78

In a barrage, the crest level is kept

A

Low with large gates

B

High with large gates

C

High with no gates

D

Low with no gates

Question 79

When a canal and a drainage approach each other at the same level, the structure so provided is

A

An aqueduct

B

A syphon

C

A level crossing

D

Inlet and outlet

Question 80

The crest level of a canal diversion head work, depends upon

A

F. S. L. of the canal

B

Discharge parameters

C

Pond level

D

All the above

Question 81

The lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down is known as

A

hip

B

gable

C

ridge

D

eaves

Question 82

Minimum width of landing should be

A

Equal to width of stairs

B

Half the width of stairs

C

Twice the width of stairs

D

One fourth the width of stairs

Question 83

The tapered steps used for changing the direction of stair is called

A

Soffit

B

Header

C

Going

D

Winders

Question 84

The horizontal projection of head or sill of door is called

A

Hold fast

B

Jamb

C

Horn

D

Rail

Question 85

The wedge shaped bricks or blocks forming the courses of an arch ring are known

A

Crown

B

Voussoirs

C

Springer

D

Spandril

Question 86

The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is

A

Segmental arch

B

Pointed arch

C

Relieving arch

D

Flat archie

Question 87

In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to

A

Increase the depth of foundation

B

Drain the soil

C

Compact the soil

D

Replace the poor soil

Question 88

The usual rise of tiled roof shall be

A

1/3 span

B

2/3 span

C

1/4 span

D

1/6 span

Question 89

The minimum water content at which the soil just begins to crumble when rolled into threads of 3 mm in diameter is known

A

Plastic limit

B

Liquid limit

C

Shrinkage limit

D

Permeability limit

Question 90

Minimum size of the particle of silt soil is

A

0.002 mm

B

0.06 mm

C

1 mm

D

0.04 mm

Question 91

The ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids in a given soil mass, is known

A

Porosity

B

Specific gravity

C

Void ratio

D

Water content

Question 92

The bottom most part of well foundation is

A

Well staining.

B

Well curb

C

Top plugging

D

Well cap

Question 93

Dry sand is an example of

A

Cohesive soil

B

C- soil

C

Cohesionless soil

D

None of the above

Question 94

Plate load test is used to determine

A

Density of soil

B

Position of water table

C

Porosity of soil

D

Bearing capacity of soil

Question 95

The unit of D.P.C. is

A

1 m³

B

1 m

C

10 m²

D

10 dm²

Question 96

For 1m³ of brick masonry, the standard bricks required are

A

1050

B

500

C

460

D

550

Question 97

The reinforcement for RCC is expressed in

A

kg

B

Quintel

C

1cm²

D

10 m³

Question 98

Inner dimension of a security cabin is 4.6mx 3.60 m, the wall thickness is 20 cm, and plinth offset is 10 cm. The plinth area of the building is

A

18.24 m²

B

16.56 m²

C

20 m²

D

21.84 m²

Question 99

The cement mortar proportion suitable for brick masonry in super structure is

A

1:3

B

1:6

C

1:2:4

D

1:1:6

Question 100

The estimated value of a property at the end of its life period without being dismantled is

A

Book value

B

Market value

C

Scrap value

D

Salvage value

102/2018 - Overseer Grade 3 (Civil)