Tuesday, 9 July 2024

Kerala PSC Overseer / Draftsman / Tracer ( Civil ) Model Question Paper - Irrigation


Model Question Paper for Kerala PSC Overseer/ Draftsman / Tracer ( Civil ) exam is provided below. It is a sample Question Paper just to Analyse your exam preparations so far. Model Question Papers are prepared according to the exam Syllabus mentioned by Kerala Public Service Commission.

Kerala PSC Overseer / Draftsman / Tracer ( Civil )  Model Question Paper:

Question1:-By what name Ganges is known which it flows through Bangaladesh?

 A:-Sangpo
 B:-Ganga
 C:-Jamuna
 D:-Sindhu
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question2:-Which of the following is Kharif crop?

 A:-Wheat
 B:-Orange
 C:-Watermelon
 D:-Paddy
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question3:-What is known as Kalbaisakhi?

 A:-Cold wind
 B:-Storm
 C:-Dry wind
 D:-Cyclone
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question4:-When did Indian population touch 100 crores?

 A:-2000 June-12
 B:-2000 June-11
 C:-2000 June-2
 D:-2000 June-13
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question5:-In which state Joag waterfalls is located?

 A:-Karnataka
 B:-Tamil Nadu
 C:-Andhra Pradesh
 D:-Maharashtra
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question6:-Which plan came into force as passed by Central Govt. on September 2005?

 A:-Indira Awas Yojana
 B:-National Employment Guarantee Scheme
 C:-Sampoorna Suchitwayajna
 D:-Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question7:-R.M.S.A. Scheme belongs to which sector?

 A:-Secondary
 B:-Nursery
 C:-Primary
 D:-Higher education
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question8:-The Moghul King who led first freedom struggle of 1857

 A:-Akbar
 B:-Jahangir
 C:-Humayun
 D:-Bahadurshah the second
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question9:-In which movement Pochampalli village of A.P. is associated with?

A:-Literacy Movement
 B:-Eradication of untouchability
 C:-Cultivation Movement
 D:-Bhudan Movement
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question10:-In which year Moghul Empire was established?

 A:-1556
 B:-1526
 C:-1545
 D:-1546
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question11:-With which movement Savarna Jatha (Upper Caste March) is associated?

 A:-Guruvayur Sathyagraha
 B:-Vaikam Sathyagraha
 C:-Salt Sathyagraha
 D:-Non Co-operation Movement
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question12:-Name of the protest launched by Iyyankali against Ban on wearing Necklace by Backward people

 A:-Tholviraku Samaram
 B:-Melmundu Samaram
 C:-Kallumala Prakshobham
 D:-Kayyur Samaram
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question13:-Name of the newspaper owned by Vakkam Abdul Khader Moulavi

 A:-Mathru Bhoomi
 B:-Swadeshabhimani
 C:-Chandrika
 D:-Kerala Kaumudi
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question14:-Who founded Athma Vidya Sangam?

 A:-Kumaranasan
 B:-Sri Narayana Guru
 C:-Vakbhatananda
 D:-Dr. Palpu
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question15:-Who propagated the religious path Ayyavazhi?

 A:-Chattambi Swamygal
 B:-V.T. Bhattathirippad
 C:-Sagodharan Iyyappan
 D:-Vaikundha Swamygal
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question16:-What does the yellow ring in the symbol of Olympic games denote?

 A:-Europe
 B:-Australia
 C:-Asia
 D:-South America
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question17:-Who won the first gold in Rio Olympics 2016?

 A:-Verginia Thrasher
 B:-Michel Phelph
 C:-Vanderle Lamavo
 D:-Usainbolt
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question18:-Who was selected as best Actor of India by the 63rd National Film Award Committee Judges?

 A:-Anupam Kher
 B:-Mammooti
 C:-Rajini Kanth
 D:-Amitabh Bachan
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question19:-Who is the Prime Minister of Britain?

 A:-Theressa May
 B:-Margaret Thatcher
 C:-David Camaron
 D:-Bill Clinton
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question20:-Who is the Co-operation and Tourism Minister in Kerala?

 A:-A.C. Moideen
 B:-P. Thilothan
 C:-G. Sudhakaran
 D:-E. Chandra Sekaran
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question21:-The stair which is provided to turn through 180° is ___________.

 A:-Circular stair
 B:-Quarter turn stair
 C:-Half turn stair
 D:-Bifurcating stair
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question22:-For site exploration probing method is used up to a maximum depth of __________.

 A:-3 m
 B:-4.2 m
 C:-2.5 m
 D:-3.2 m
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question23:-The coping provided at the foot of the gable wall is known as a __________.

 A:-Kneeler
 B:-Springer
 C:-Stooling
 D:-Label
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question24:-Which of the following saw is used for cutting the wood along the grains?

 A:-Rip saw
 B:-Tenon saw
 C:-Dovetail saw
 D:-Compass saw
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question25:-In which of the following directions, the strength of timber is maximum?

 A:-Parallel to grains
 B:-45° to grains
 C:-Perpendicular to grain
 D:-Same in all direction
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question26:-Glazed tiles are fixed with _____________ on the bath room wall.

 A:-Cement paste
 B:-Cement concrete
 C:-Cement mortar 1:3
 D:-All of these
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question27:-Maximum safe bearing capacity of compacted gravel and moorum is ____________ Kn/`"m^2"`.

 A:-250
 B:-350
 C:-400
 D:-450
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question28:-The D.P.C. treatment provide to foundation against gravitational water is ___________.

 A:-Integral damp proofing
 B:-Asphalt tanking
 C:-Air drain
 D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question29:-Which of the following is not considered as a rusticated joint in stone masonry?

 A:-Cramped joint
 B:-Vee joint
 C:-Channelled joint
 D:-Vee and channelled joint
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question30:-What is the name of the moulded wooden strip fixed round a door frame to improve the appearance?

 A:-Fan-light
 B:-Nosing
 C:-Architrave
 D:-Venetian window
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question31:-Which of the following is a four centred arch?

 A:-Semi-ellipse
 B:-Florentine arch
 C:-Lancet arch
 D:-Venetian arch
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question32:-The semi-circular projection which is formed on the edges or surfaces of wood is called __________.

 A:-Groove
 B:-Rebating
 C:-Bead
 D:-Nosing
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question33:-What is the name of the movable barrier, secured in an opening?

 A:-Windows
 B:-Doors
 C:-Ramp
 D:-Staircases
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question34:-Best type of piles for soft soil having little resistance to the flow of concrete is _________.

 A:-Simplex pile
 B:-Vibro pile
 C:-Reymond pile
 D:-Franki pile
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question35:-The porosity of a good building stone should not be greater than ____________.

 A:-4%
 B:-5%
 C:-10%
 D:-20%
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question36:-For determining the initial setting time by Vicat apparatus, the weight of cement to be taken is ____________.

 A:-500 gm
 B:-400 gm
 C:-300 gm
 D:-1000 gm
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question37:-Ordinary Portland cement is available in _____________ distinct grades.

 A:-4
 B:-3
 C:-5
 D:-6
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question38:-Potash lead glass is also known as ____________.

 A:-Flint glass
 B:-Soft glass
 C:-Hard glass
D:-Bottle glass
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question39:-What is the maximum percentage of water absorbed by a second class brick when soaked in water about 24 hours?

 A:-18
 B:-20
 C:-24
 D:-22
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question40:-Wire cut bricks are made in _____________.

 A:-Plastic clay machine
 B:-Dry clay machine
 C:-Steel moulds
 D:-Wooden moulds
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question41:-1 Cent = ____________ sqft

 A:-40.47 sqft
 B:-335.70 sqft
 C:-435.70 sqft
 D:-435.60 sqft
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question42:-What is the reason of the timber defect named 'blue stain'?

 A:-Conversion
 B:-Fungi
 C:-Insects
 D:-Seasoning
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question43:-Height of the slump cone is _____________.

 A:-30 cm
 B:-10 cm
 C:-20 cm
 D:-40 cm
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question44:-In type B the height of a capital letter is 4 mm. What is the dimension in mm for spacing between characters?

 A:-2.4 mm
 B:-5.6 mm
 C:-0.4 mm
 D:-0.8 mm
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question45:-Type B lines represent ____________ lines.

 A:-Thick
 B:-Continuous thin
 C:-Centre
 D:-Dashed thin
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question46:-The T-Square with the working edge length of 1000±10 mm, is designated as __________.

 A:-T0
 B:-T2
 C:-T1
 D:-T3
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question47:-What is the length to width ratio of the A2 drawing paper?

 A:-1:2
 B:-`sqrt(1)`:2
 C:-1:`sqrt(2)`
 D:-`sqrt(2)`:1
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question48:-Scales having same R.F but graduated to read different units are known as ___________.

 A:-Plane
B -Diagonal
 C:-Comparative
 D:-Vernier
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question49:-Both external and internal details are shown in one view is ___________.

 A:-Full section
 B:-Offset plane
 C:-Revolved section
 D:-Half section
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question50:-In cabinet oblique projection, the angle between the plane of projection and the line of projection is __________.

 A:-30°
 B:-33°50’
 C:-63°26’
 D:-45°
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question51:-Isometric view will be ___________% larger than the isometric projection.

 A:-122.5
 B:-81.6
 C:-125.5
 D:-130
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question52:-A solid having twelve equal and regular pentagons is called ____________.

 A:-Icosahedron
 B:-Tetrahedron
 C:-Dodecahedron
 D:-Decahedron
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question53:-A straight line having 2 cm length is placed parallel to V.P. and is inclined at 45° to H.P., the length of elevation view is ____________.

 A:-1 cm
 B:-2 cm
 C:-`sqrt(2)` cm
 D:-3.14 cm
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question54:-The usual method adopted for representing scale on map is ___________.

 A:-diagonal scale
 B:-representative fraction
 C:-plain scale
 D:-graphical scale
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question55:-The error in measured length due to bad ranging is ____________.

 A:-Cumulative error
 B:-Compensative error
 C:-Instrumental error
 D:-Unavoidable error
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question56:-At magnetic poles dip of a magnetic needle is _____________.

 A:-0°
 B:-45°
 C:-180°
 D:-90°
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question57:-When 1 cm on a map represents 20 m on the ground, the representative fraction of the scale is

 A:-1/20
 B:-1/200
 C:-1/2000
 D:-1/20000
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question58:-The principle of working of optical square is based upon ____________.

 A:-Reflection
 B:-Refraction
 C:-Double reflection
 D:-Double refraction
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question59:-In which system, the bearing of a line is measured with magnetic north in clockwise direction?

 A:-The Quadrantal Bearing System
 B:-Reduced Bearing System
 C:-Magnetic Bearing System
 D:-The Whole Circle Bearing System
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question60:-The top width of the embankment of road is called ____________.

 A:-Roadway
 B:-Carriageway
 C:-Right of way
 D:-None of these
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question61:-The difference in levels of the outer and inner edges of a road along the curves is called ____________.

 A:-Cant
 B:-Gradient
 C:-Side slopes
 D:-Camber
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question62:-The widening of road is not required when its radius will be _____________.

 A:-Less than 350 m
 B:-More than 400 m
 C:-More than 300 m
 D:-More than 460 m
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question63:-The circular isolated depressions formed on a road surface

 A:-Corrugation
 B:-Deformation
 C:-Pot holes
 D:-Borrow pit
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question64:-When a rising grade meets with a horizontal road, the type of curve adopted to connect them is called
_____________.

 A:-Transition curve
 B:-Summit curve
 C:-Valley curve
 D:-Simple curve
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question65:-Width of ballast section for Broad Gauge i
 A:-1.83 m
 B:-2.25 m
 C:-3.35 m
 D:-4.30 m
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question66:-The tread of wheels is provided an outward slope of

 A:-1 in 10
 B:-1 in 20
 C:-1 in 15
 D:-1 in 25
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question67:-The side slope of embankments for a railway track is generally taken as

 A:-1:1
 B:-2:1
 C:-1.5:1
D:-1:2
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question68:-The minimum size of rainwater pipe shall be ___________.

 A:-40 mm
 B:-50 mm
 C:-75 mm
 D:-100 mm
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question69:-The effect produced by the elevation and general planning of a building is known as ____________.

 A:-Elegance
 B:-Roominess
 C:-Prospect
 D:-Aspect
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question70:-Site plan as per N.B.C 1970 should be drawn to a scale of not less than ___________.

 A:-1:200
 B:-1:1000
 C:-1:500
 D:-1:300
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question71:-Usual minimum size of service pipe for domestic water supply is ___________.

 A:-10 mm
 B:-15 mm
 C:-25 mm
 D:-20 mm
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question72:-As per N.B.C the minimum area of bath and WC is ____________.

 A:-2.8 `"m^2"`
 B:-1.9 `"m^2"`
 C:-2.2 `"m^2"`
 D:-1.5 `"m^2"`
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question73:-Shear reinforcement in R.C.C is provided to resist

 A:-Vertical shear
 B:-Horizontal shear
 C:-Oblique shear
 D:-Diagonal tension
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question74:-A slab supported along two sides is called ___________.

 A:-Overhanging slab
 B:-Two way slab
 C:-One way slab
 D:-Cantilever slab
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question75:-In two way slab, each side of the square mesh in length should be ___________.

 A:-1/5 of the longer span
 B:-1/5 of shorter span
 C:-1/8 of longer span
 D:-1/7 of longer span
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question76:-Adding a thin layer of cement mortar to the surface of concrete

 A:-Laitance
 B:-Quartering
 C:-Retempering
 D:-Rendering
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question77:-In two way slab the reinforcements in the shorter span are ____________ in the longer span.

 A:-More than
 B:-Less than
C:-Same as
 D:-Any of these
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question78:-A channel aligned nearly parallel to the contours of the country is called ____________.

 A:-Ridge canal
 B:-Watershed canal
 C:-Contour canal
 D:-Side slope canal
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question79:-The ratio of the actually irrigated area during a year or during a crop to the culturable irrigable area

 A:-Capacity coefficient
 B:-Annual intensity
 C:-Crop intensity
 D:-Intensity of irrigation
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question80:-A closed conduit or pipe for supplying water under pressure to a turbine

 A:-Rapid
 B:-Pen stock
 C:-Drop
 D:-Chute
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question81:-The multiplying factor for painting in flush door for both sides is ___________.

 A:-2
 B:-1
 C:-2.25
 D:-3
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question82:-In calculating the quantity of brick work no deduction shall be for the opening up to _____________.

 A:-1 `"m^2"`
 B:-0.5 `"m^2"`
 C:-0.1 `"m^2"`
 D:-10 `"m^2"`
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question83:-10°C is equal to _____________.

 A:-50°F
 B:-60°F
 C:-80°F
 D:-66°F
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question84:-The ratio of load lifted to effort applied is known as ____________.

 A:-Velocity ratio
 B:-Mechanical advantage
 C:-Efficiency
 D:-Input
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question85:-A material which can be drawn in to fine wires is known as ___________.

 A:-Brittle material
 B:-Malleable material
 C:-Ductile material
 D:-Soft material
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question86:-The ability of material to resist deformation is called ___________.

 A:-Malleability
 B:-Tenancity
 C:-Plasticity
 D:-Stiffness
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question87:-The minimum width of septic tank is taken

 A:-70 cm
B:-75 cm
 C:-80 cm
 D:-90 cm
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question88:-The minimum diameter of a sewer pipe should be ___________.

 A:-5 cm
 B:-25 cm
 C:-20 cm
 D:-10 cm
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question89:-As per I.S : 456-2000, the minimum diameter of main bars in R.C.C columns should be ___________.

 A:-12 mm
 B:-8 mm
 C:-10 mm
 D:-6 mm
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question90:-The main function of the drier in painting is to ______________.

 A:-Absorb hydrogen from air
 B:-Absorb carbon dioxide from air
 C:-Absorb nitrogen from the air
 D:-Absorb oxygen from the air
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question91:-Thinner in plastic emulsion paint is ___________.

 A:-Turpentine
 B:-Water
 C:-Litharge
 D:-Linseed oil
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question92:-Oblique perspective is used to present _____________.

 A:-Interior details of building
 B:-Long and wide building
 C:-Interior details of machine
 D:-Huge and tall building
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question93:-Springers are those voussoirs of an arch which are provided at ____________.

 A:-Its extremes
 B:-Any position
 C:-Its centre
 D:-None of these
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question94:-Which line type is available when you start a new drawing in AutoCAD?

 A:-Solid
 B:-Hidden
 C:-Continuous
 D:-Straight
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question95:-To switch isoplanes, you press

 A:-F3
 B:-F5
 C:-F4
 D:-F6
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question96:-Which command do you use to draw a circle in isometric drafting?

 A:-Spline
 B:-Circle
 C:-Arch
 D:-Ellipse
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question97:-A line with a tapering width can be easily created by using the ____________ tool.

A:-circle
 B:-polyline
 C:-line
 D:-ellipse
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question98:-The Design Center is

 A:-A drop-down menu
 B:-A dialog
 C:-A right-click
 D:-A palette
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question99:-Which is the short key of line?

 A:-L
 B:-Li
 C:-Lne
 D:-Lin
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question100:-The most accurate method of plane tabling is ___________.

 A:-Intersection method
 B:-Traversing method
 C:-Radiation method
 D:-Resection method
 Correct Answer:- Option-C







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