KDRB Draughtsman Gr 1 (Civil) in Guruvayur Devaswom

Question 1

The principles upon which various methods of plane surveying are based :

A

Working from whole to part

B

Measurement from points of reference

C

Both (A) and (B)

D

None of above

Question 2

The representative fraction (RF) of 50cm to a Metre is:

A

1/1

B

⅓

C

½

D

None of above

Question 3

The science and art of collecting information from distance without being physical contact :

A

Remote sensing

B

Passive sensing

C

Active sensing

D

All the above

Question 4

The most preferred abrasion test for stones is:

A

Los Angles

B

Dorry's

C

Deval

D

None of above

Question 5

Size of fine aggregate vary from:

A

4.75 mm to 100 micron

B

4.75 mm to 75 micron.

C

4.75 mm to 150 micron

D

4.75 mm to 600 micron

Question 6

Function of water in cement mortar is:

A

Act as a lubricant

B

Hydration of cement

C

Wet the surface of aggregate

D

All the above

Question 7

The slope of the sides of a Cippoletti weir is:

A

1H: 6V

B

1H: 4V

C

1H: 2V

D

1H: 1V

Question 8

The pipe which carries water under pressure from reservoir to turbine is:

A

Pen stock

B

Draft tube

C

Both (A) and (B)

D

None

Question 9

Dry stone pitching on the sloping face of an earth dam is known as:

A

Reinforcement

B

Rivetment

C

Lining

D

Arch dam

Question 10

A canal has a length of L Km and perimeter of its cross section is P.m. The amount required to line the canal, if the cost of lining Rs C/Sqm will be:

A

1000 ALC

B

ALC/10,000

C

1000 PLC

D

ALC/1000

Question 11

The straight graduated edge of an Alidade is called:

A

Fiducial edge

B

Marked edge

C

Straight edge

D

None of above

Question 12

'Error due to sag' is an error in chain surveying :

A

Cumulative + or -

B

Compensating + or -

C

Cumulative +

D

None of above

Question 13

A line passing through the intersection of cross-hairs and the optical centre of the object glass and its continuation:

A

Axis of level tube

B

Horizontal axis

C

Line of collimation

D

None of above

Question 14

‘Le chatelier apparatus’ is used for measuring:

A

Setting time test

B

Fineness test

C

Soundness test

D

None of above

Question 15

The size of mortar cube to be used for finding compressive strength of cement is:

A

5 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm

B

10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm

C

15 cm x 15 cm x 15 cm

D

None of above

Question 16

The process of extracting stone from rock bed is known as:

A

Blasting

B

Quarrying

C

Dressing

D

None of above

Question 17

The invar tape is made of alloy of:

A

Steel and Copper

B

Aluminium and Nickel

C

Steel and Nickel

D

None of above

Question 18

Sand stone is an example of:

A

Igneous rock

B

Metamorphic rock

C

Sedimentary rock

D

None of above

Question 19

An isohyet is a line joining points of:

A

Equal rainfall intensity

B

Equal rainfall depth

C

Equal evaporation

D

Equal humidity

Question 20

The magnetic bearing of a line is 48 degree 24 minute. Calculate true bearing if the magnetic declination is 5 degree 38 minute east:

A

48 degree 24 minute

B

54 degree 2 minute

C

5 degree 38 minute

D

None of above

Question 21

The water particles which exist in the pore spaces of a soil mass:

A

Gravitational water

B

Hygroscopic water

C

Capillary water

D

Pore water

Question 22

A temporary structure erected with a purpose of providing a safe working platform is:

A

Centering

B

Shore

C

Rake

D

Scaffolding

Question 23

The bond which consists of alternate courses of headers and stretchers is called:

A

English bond

B

Flemish bond

C

Raking bond

D

Dutch bond

Question 24

The process of applying cement mortar under pressure through a nozzle is called :

A

Pressurising

B

Prestressing

C

Guniting

D

None

Question 25

The increase in volume of dry sand when water is added is called:

A

Honey combing

B

Bulking

C

Segregation

D

Bleeding

Question 26

The process of adding water to quick lime to convert it in to hydrated lime is termed as:

A

Watering

B

Hydration

C

Slaking

D

None

Question 27

The maximum number of trains which can be handled in a yard per day is known as:

A

Track capacity

B

Yard capacity

C

Terminal capacity

D

None

Question 28

A wide road or pathway lined with trees on either side is called :

A

Ingress

B

Avenue

C

Hedge

D

Mound

Question 29

The fund which is gradually accumulated by way of periodic on annual deposit for the replacement of the building or structure at the end of useful life:

A

Market fund

B

Sinking fund

C

Capital fund

D

None

Question 30

A property fetches a net annual income of Rs. 1200.00 deducting all outgoings. If the rate of interest is 6% per annum, the capitalized value of property?

A

Rs. 15,000/-

B

Rs. 20,000/-

C

Rs. 12,000/-

D

Rs. 32,000/-

Question 31

The rate of withdrawal or pumping of water from wells without causing failure or drying of wells is known as:

A

Porosity

B

Yield

C

Incrustation

D

None

Question 32

The underground conduits or drains through which sewage is conveyed is known as:

A

Sewerage

B

Invert

C

Garbage

D

Sewer

Question 33

As per IS recommendation for Fe415 steel maximum depth of neutral axis is:"

A

0.48 times d

B

0.53 times d

C

0.43 times d

D

None

Question 34

In a structural element function of concrete in tension zone is :

A

Protect steel bars from corrosion

B

Give sufficient tensile strength

C

Give sufficient compressive strength

D

All the above

Question 35

In a M20 grade of concrete, the target compressive strength of concrete is:

A

20 N/mm²

B

More than 20 N/mm²

C

Less than 20 N/mm²

D

All the above

Question 36

Slenderness ratio of column is the ratio of:

A

Effective length/least lateral dimension

B

Effective length/Effective thickness

C

Actual length/Actual width

D

All the above

Question 37

As per IS recommendations, the minimum number of main bars in a circular column:

A

4 bars

B

5 bars

C

8 bars

D

6 bars

Question 38

In check for punching shear on footings, critical section is selected:

A

d/2 from face of Column

B

d from face of column

C

Both (A) and (B)

D

Both (A) and (B) are wrong

Question 39

UCS stands for:

A

User clearance scheme

B

User coordinate system

C

Both (A) and (B)

D

None

Question 40

Segregation is the process of:

A

Splitting up of ingredients from concrete

B

Mixing of concrete with admixtures

C

Addition of ingredients of concrete

D

All the above

Question 41

The workability of concrete can be determined by:

A

Compaction factor test

B

Rebound hammer test

C

Plate load test

D

Pile load test

Question 42

Arrangements of various ingredients of concrete by weight or volume:

A

Batching

B

Grouping

C

Setting

D

None

Question 43

The process of keeping moisture in concrete by keeping a protective water shield around it is called?

A

Ponding

B

Curing

C

Watering

D

None

Question 44

Better method to transport concrete from mixing place to site:

A

Pumping

B

Conveyors

C

Manual

D

All the above

Question 45

The process of keeping concrete dense and durable by avoiding air voids in it is called :

A

Compaction

B

Vibration

C

Saturation

D

None

Question 46

In 1 cubic meter of M20 grade concrete. Cement required is :

A

1 m³

B

0.225 m³

C

0.5 m³

D

None

Question 47

How many bags in 1m³ of cement?

A

20 bags

B

14 bags

C

10 bags

D

None

Question 48

All the particles of sand are equally distributed in given sample, such aggregate is:

A

Poor graded

B

Well graded

C

Good graded

D

None

Question 49

Turbidity in water is mainly due to the presence of:

A

Suspended impurities

B

Colloidal impurities

C

Disolved impurities

D

None

Question 50

Clarifiers are:

A

Sedimentation tanks

B

Filter tanks

C

Open tanks

D

None

Question 51

Disinfection is the process of removing:

A

All ingredients in water

B

Pathogenic bacterias in water

C

Hardness of water

D

Acidity in water

Question 52

In Fe500 bars, 500 designates:

A

Yield stress

B

Ultimate stress

C

Breaking stress

D

None

Question 53

As per IS specification Shear reinforcement can be provided by:

A

and

B

C

Both

D

None

Question 54

In a simply supported beam with UD load P kN/m and span Xm, maximum shear force?

A

PX/2

B

WL/2

C

PX2/2

D

WL2/2

Question 55

Point of contraflexure is a point were:

A

Shear force is Zero

B

Shear force is maximum

C

Bending moment is Zero

D

Bending moment is maximum

Question 56

The center to center distance between two consecutive bolts in a single raw is :

A

End distance

B

Pitch distance

C

Gauge distance

D

None

Question 57

The throat thickness(t) of a welded joint = k x size of weld, the value of K depends:

A

Mean thickness of plates

B

Size of plates

C

Angle between fusion faces

D

None

Question 58

As per IS design bond stress of Tore bars :

A

25% more than Plain

B

60% more than plain

C

Same as that of plain

D

None

Question 59

In a stair number of steps in each flight should be:

A

12 Nos

B

Not more than 12 Nos

C

More than 12 Nos

D

None

Question 60

In a roof the projection of common rafter beyond the face of wall at its bottom:

A

Eve Projection

B

Ridge

C

Wall Plate

D

None

Question 61

A structural horizontal element over small openings:

A

Beam

B

Arches

C

Lintel

D

None

Question 62

Pigment is a constituent of paint which imparts?

A

Strength

B

Colour

C

Smell

D

None

Question 63

A system capable of holding and using information describing places on earth surface:

A

GIS

B

GPS

C

Both (A) and (B)

D

None

Question 64

Surface area test on cement is used for finding:

A

Setting time

B

Consistance

C

Fineness

D

None

Question 65

Non-distructive test on concrete (NDT) is:

A

Rebound hammer test

B

Cube test

C

Slump test

D

None

Question 66

The number of 8" x 8" size tiles require for flooring in a toilet of size 2 m x 1.2 m. :

A

20 Nos

B

60 Nos

C

50 Nos

D

None

Question 67

The isolated column footing is a:

A

Shallow foundation

B

Normal foundation

C

Deep foundation

D

Strip foundation

Question 68

The angle which a line makes with the prolongation of the preceding line.

A

Included angle

B

Deflection angles

C

Acute angle

D

None

Question 69

As per IS recommendation spacing of main bars in slab.

A

3d or 300 mm

B

5d or 450 mm

C

1.5d

D

5d

Question 70

The commercial name of Calcium oxide is :

A

Quick lime

B

Fat lime

C

Slaked lime

D

Hydrated lime

Question 71

Cheruvayal Raman got Padmasree for his contribution in which field?

A

Sericulture

B

Agriculture

C

Dairy

D

Horticulture

Question 72

Who directed The Elephant Whisperers?

A

Kartiki Gonsalves

B

Achin Jain

C

Neeraj Ghaywan

D

Ram Kamal Mukherjee

Question 73

Kurichya revolt in Kerala was led by :

A

Thalakkal Chandu

B

Edachena Kunkan

C

Chemban Pocker

D

Raman Nambi

Question 74

Which is not an integral part of the government?

A

Legislature

B

Judiciary

C

Office of prime minister

D

Executive

Question 75

Largest jute producing state of jute in India:

A

Andhra Pradesh

B

Madhya Pradesh

C

West Bengal

D

Kerala

Question 76

Who was founder of Samatwa Samaj?

A

Vaikunta Swamikal

B

Ayyankali

C

Vagbhatananda

D

Vivekananda

Question 77

National Human Rights Commission came into existence in which year?

A

1998

B

1993

C

1992

D

1989

Question 78

What is silico sapiens?

A

Robots

B

Hardware

C

Artificial Intelligence

D

Computer

Question 79

The present secretary general of UN Antonio Guterres belongs to which nation?

A

Portugal

B

Italy

C

Ghana

D

Belgium

Question 80

Title of the book which received Vayalar award 2022?

A

Oru Virginian Veyilkaalam

B

Meesha

C

Nireeshwaran

D

Manthalirile 20 Communist Varshangal

Question 81

She said to me, "Will you give me your textbook for a while?" Convert the sentence into indirect speech.

A

She asked me to give her my textbook for a while.

B

She asked me if I would give her my text book for a while.

C

She asked me whether I will give her my textbook for a while.

D

She asked me will I give her my textbook for a while.

Question 82

A flock of sheep ………….. straying all over the road and causing confusion among the traffic.

A

is being

B

is

C

was

D

were

Question 83

Our/ long/ we/ choose/ before/ we/ them/ and/ experience/ happiness/ misery. Reorder the words into a meaningful sentence:

A

Long before we choose our happiness and misery we experience them.

B

We choose our happiness and misery long before we experience them.

C

We experience our happiness and misery long before we choose them.

D

Our happiness and misery we choose, long before we experience them.

Question 84

Wine is good ……….. you, but it is expensive ……….. England because there is a fairly high tax ……….. it. Add suitable prepositions.

A

for, in, on

B

to, in, in

C

with, at, for

D

to, to, at

Question 85

In a world that often prioritizes self-interest, he stands out as one who genuinely cares about the wellbeing and joy of others first. Write one word substitute for the words in italics:

A

Humanist

B

Curator

C

Altruist

D

Androphile

Question 86

The vendor offered to exchange the goods. The vendor offered to refund the money. Combine the sentences by using suitable correlative:

A

The vendor offered to either the exchange of goods or refund the money.

B

The vendor offered either to exchange the goods, or to refund the money.

C

The vendor offered to exchange either the goods or refund the money.

D

The vendor either offered the exchange of goods or the refund of money.

Question 87

Synonym of the word 'transient':

A

Permanent

B

Enduring

C

Perpetual

D

Temporary

Question 88

I came home early to spend time with you. Frame appropriate question:

A

Why you came home early?

B

Why had you come home early?

C

Why did you come home early?.

D

Why do you come home early?

Question 89

Strawberries are sweeter than raspberries. Change into positive degree:

A

Raspberries are not as sweet as strawberries.

B

Raspberries are not much sweet as strawberries.

C

Raspberries are not sweet as strawberries.

D

Strawberries are not so sweet as raspberries.

Question 90

It is time to do away with outdated traditions and embrace a more progressive approach. Write the meaning of the phrasal verb in italics :

A

Spread

B

Abolish

C

Happen

D

Obtain

Question 91

Who wrote the famous Book Mahakshethrangalude Munnil?

A

Changampuzha Krishna Pillai

B

Kuttippuzha Krishna Pillai

C

Nalangal Krishna Pillai

D

Muzhangattuvila Krishna Pillai

Question 92

Which King declared the Temple entry proclamation?

A

Uthradam Thirunal Marthanda Varma

B

Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma

C

Avittam Thirunal Balarama Varma.

D

Vishakham Thirunal Rama Varma

Question 93

Who was the President of the First Devaswom Board formed in 1949?

A

K.P. Padmanabha Menon

B

T.K. Madhavan.

C

Mannath Padmanabhan

D

K.P. Kesava Menon

Question 94

To which temple is Krishnanattam related?

A

Padmanabhaswami Temple

B

Thaliyil Temple

C

Aranmula Temple

D

Guruvayoor Temple

Question 95

How many Slokas are there in Valmeeki Ramayana?

A

24 Thousand

B

18 Thousand

C

36 Thousand

D

21 Thousand

Question 96

Who is the Author of Thanthrasamuchayam?

A

Chennas Naryanan Nampoothirippad

B

Kanippayur Sankaran Nampoothirippad

C

Chandramana Kesavan Nampoothiri

D

Thazhaman kandararu Maheswararu

Question 97

In which year was the Cochin Devaswon Board formed?

A

1939

B

1949

C

1959

D

1969

Question 98

Who among the following is not related to the Vaikkam Sathyagraha?

A

T.K. Madhavan

B

K. Kelappan

C

K.P. Kesava Menon

D

K. Bhaskaran Nair

Question 99

In which year was the Travancore Cochin Hindu Religious Institution Act established?

A

1945

B

1955

C

1950

D

1960

Question 100

Who wrote the Brahmasutrabhashyam?

A

Sree Ramahamsan

B

Sree Sankaracharya

C

Padmapadan

D

Govindapadar

102/2023 - Draughtsman Gr 1 (Civil) - Guruvayur Devaswom