LECTURER IN ARCHITECTURE – CAT. NO-327-2017-TECHNICAL EDUCATION

FINAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 53/2018/OL
Category Code: 327/2017
Exam: Lecturer in Architecture
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 30-10-2018
Department Technical Education
Alphacode A
Question1:-The first amendment of Indian Constitution deals about
A:-Land reforms
B:-Education as fundamental right
C:-Formation of states
D:-Voting age decreased from 21 to 18
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:-The first Keralite who become the judge of Supreme Court
A:-Justice Fathima Beevi
B:-Justice K.T. Koshi
C:-Justice K.G. Balakrishnan
D:-Justice P. Govindamenon
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question3:-Among the following books which is based on malabar rebellion
A:-Prarodhanam
B:-Duravastha
C:-Chandala Bikshuki
D:-Karuna
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-National food security bill passed by Loksabha on
A:-2013 – August – 26
B:-2013 – Nov – 26
C:-2013 – January – 26
D:-2013 – April – 26
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangam was formed by
A:-Ayyankali
B:-Sahodaran Ayyappan
C:-Pandit. K.P. Karuppan
D:-Kumara Guru
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-The Newspaper ‘Kerala Kaumudi’ was started by
A:-K.P. Kesavamenon
B:-T.K. Madhavan
C:-C.V. Kunchiraman
D:-K. Kelappan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-Who was the leader of Vaikom Sathyagraha?
A:-A.K. Gopalan
B:-K. Kelappan
C:-T.K. Madhavan
D:-Mannath Padmanabhan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-The first chairperson of Kerala Vanitha Commission
A:-K.C. Rosakutty
B:-Sugathakumari
C:-M. Kamalam
D:-Justice K.K. Usha
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-English Education introduced in Travancore by
A:-Swathi Thirunal
B:-Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bai
C:-Ayilyam Thirunal
D:-Uthradam Thirunal
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-Who is known as ‘Kerala Valmeeki’?
A:-P. Kunchiraman Nair
B:-Vallathole Narayana Menon
C:-Kerala Varmma Valiya Koyithamburan
D:-Ulloor. S. Parameswara Iyer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-If `x, y, z` are 1st, 2nd and 3rd terms of an AP respectively, then `|[x,1,1],[y,2,1],[z,3,1]|=`
A:-`xyz`
B:-0
C:-`x+y+z`
D:-1
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-If `K=|[x,y,z],[a,b,c],[p,q,r]|` then `|[3x,3y,3z],[3a,3b,3c],[3p,3q,3r]|=`
A:-`K`
B:-`27K`
C:-`3K`
D:-`9K`
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-For the matrix `A =[[1,2,3],[1,1,1],[1,0,0]]`, the matrix `A.adj(A)=[[k,0,0],[0,k,0],[0,0,k]]` then the value of `k`
is
A:-6
B:-3
C:-9
D:-−1
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-`int log(2x) dx` is
A:-`x log(2x) – x + c`
B:-`(1)/(2x)+c`
C:-`(2)/(x)+c`
D:-`x [log (2x)+1]+c`
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-The general solution of the differential equation `(dy)/(dx)=((1+e^y))/((1 + e^x) e^y)` is
A:-`log[(1+e^x)/(1+e^y)]+x= c`
B:-`log[(1+e^y)/(1+e^x)]-x= c`
C:-`log [(1 + e^x) (1 + e^y)] – x = c`
D:-`(1 + e^x) (1 + e^y) – x = c`
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-If `y = x^2+ax+b log (|x|)` has its extremum value at `x=1`, and `x+ -3`, then
A:-`a = 4, b = -6`
B:-`a = 3, b = 6`
C:-`a = 3, b = -3`
D:-`a =2, b = 3`
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-If, `x – 3y + |y|`, then `y` as a function of `x` is
A:-not continuous at `x = 0`
B:-differentiable for all `x`
C:-`(dy)/(dx)= (1)/(4),` for ` y > 0`
D:-`(dy)/(dx)= (1)/(2),` for `y > 0`
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-The number of terms in the expansion of `(x + y + z)^6` is
A:-28
B:-30
C:-42
D:-7
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-If `3 cos^{-1}(x) + 2 sin^{-1}(x)={3pi}/2` , then the value of `x` is
A:-`(1)/(2)`
B:-0
C:-`(1)/(sqrt(2))`
D:-`(sqrt(3))/(2)`
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-A straight line passes through `P(2, 3)` is such that its intercepts between the axes is bisected at `P`. Then the
straight line is
A:-`3x + 2y = 6`
B:-`2x + y = 6`
C:-`2x + 3y = 24`
D:-`3x + 2y = 12`
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-An RLC series circuit has a resistance R of 20 Ω and a current which lags behind the applied voltage by 45°. If
the voltage across the inductor is twice the voltage across capacitor, what is the value of inductive reactance?
A:-10 Ω
B:-20 Ω
C:-40 Ω
D:-60 Ω
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Three currents `i_1, i_2, i_3` are approaching a node if `i_1 = 10sin(400t+60^0)A` and` i_2 = 10sin(400t –
60^0)A` . Then `i_3` is
A:-0 A
B:-`(10sin 400t) A`
C:-`(-10sin 400t) A`
D:-`(-5sqrt(3)chi3cos400t)A`
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-A water boiler at home is switched on to the ac mains supplying power at 230 V/50 Hz. The frequency of
instantaneous power consumed by the boiler is
A:-0 Hz
B:-50 Hz
C:-150 Hz
D:-100 Hz
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-Which of the following statement with magnetic field is correct?
A:-The electric current always produces a magnetic field
B:-The electric current produces magnetic field only in presence of a coil
C:-The electric current produces magnetic field only in presence of iron core
D:-Only large current produces magnetic field
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-When a pure resistor R = 100 Ω has an applied voltage`v = 200 sin314t`. The average power in the 100 Ω
resistor is ` `
A:-100 W
B:-200 W
C:-400 W
D:-800 W
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-The red colour of brick is due to
A:-iron oxide
B:-magnesia
C:-silica
D:-alumina
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question27:-Purest form of iron is
A:-mild steel
B:-cast iron
C:-high carbon steel
D:-wrought iron
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question28:-Shape of combined footing to support two unequal columns is
A:-square
B:-rectangle
C:-triangle
D:-trapezoid
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question29:-Largest chain line passing through the centre of area is known as
A:-tie line
B:-check line
C:-base line
D:-level line
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-The sensitivity of a bubble tube can be increased by
A:-decreasing the radius
B:-increasing diameter of the tube
C:-decreasing length of bubble
D:-increasing viscosity of liquid
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-Specific gravity of Petrol is approximately
A:-0.64
B:-0.74
C:-0.84
D:-0.94
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-Flywheel of two stroke engine when compared with that of four stroke engine will be
A:-Lighter
B:-Heavier
C:-Similar
D:-No flywheel required
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-Which among the following is placed between engine and gearbox?
A:-Differential
B:-Alternator
C:-Clutch
D:-Propeller shaft
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-Purpose of cooling tower in steam power plant is to
A:-Condense the steam into water
B:-Cool down the super heated steam
C:-Cool down the exhaust from boiler
D:-Reduce temperature of cooling water used in the condenser
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-A fast breeder reactor uses following as moderator
A:-Heavy water
B:-Light water
C:-Graphite
D:-No moderator used
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-Which of the following statements are true in the case of Online UPS
I. High efficiency
II. Low harmonic distortion
III. Inverter turns ON when main fails
IV. High cost
A:-I, II and IV
B:-I, II and III
C:-II and IV
D:-I and III
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-Which of the following statements are true for 3G
I. Offers maximum data rate of 270 Kbps
II. Multiple access scheme used is WCDMA
III. Offers high level of security
IV. High cost
A:-I, II and III
B:-II, III and IV
C:-II and IV
D:-I and III
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Most preferred architecture for a microcontroller is
A:-Von-Neumann architecture
B:-Harvard architecture
C:-Super scalar architecture
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-Which of the following statements are true with regard to full wave bridge rectifier
I. Peak inverse voltage requirement of diodes used get halved when compared to full wave
rectifier with centre tapped transformer
II. Peak inverse voltage requirement of diodes used get doubled when compared to full
wave rectifier with centre tapped transformer
III. Output voltage considering diode drop is less than that of full wave rectifier with centre
tapped transformer
IV. Output voltage considering diode drop is greater than that of full wave rectifier with
centre tapped transformer
A:-I and II
B:-I and IV
C:-II and III
D:-I and III
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-Average output voltage of a full wave bridge rectifier without filter for an input voltage of 10V RMS is
A:- 9.0 V
B:-4.50 V
C:-7.07 V
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-The high strength reinforcement bars having a tough outer core and a soft inner core are called
A:-MS bars
B:-TMT bars
C:-CTD bars
D:-HYSD bars
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-The RCC slab supported on all four sides by beam are
A:-Two-way slab
B:-Floor
C:-One-way slab
D:-Simply supported slab
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-The reinforcement provided to the columns in order to prevent the buckling of bars are called
A:-Lateral reinforcement
B:-Transverse reinforcement
C:-Longitudinal reinforcement
D:-Cross reinforcement
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-The minimum thickness of concrete cover for main reinforcement bars shall not be less than
A:-25 mm
B:-75 mm
C:-50 mm
D:-100 mm
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-The Greek symbol t (tau) (suggesting tangential) is used to denote
A:-Shear stress
B:-Bearing stress
C:-Tension
D:-Compression
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-Assumptions in theory of simple bending do not consider
A:-Homogeneity of the material of the beam
B:-Elastic limit
C:-Hooke’s law
D:-Flexure
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-A line or plane through a beam or plate connecting points at which no extension or compression occurs when it
is bent
A:-Neutral axis
B:-Centre of gravity
C:-Lines of failure
D:-Bending moment
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-__________ has higher moment resisting capacity.
A:-Simply supported beam
B:-Continuous beam
C:-Fixed beam
D:-Hinged beam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-In a column, when the ratio of effective length to least lateral dimension does not exceed 12, it is called
A:-Long column
B:-Short column
C:-Simply supported column
D:-Slender column
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-The eccentricity of a circle is
A:-1
B:-`oo`
C:-0
D:-Between 1 and 0
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-The mix ratio of M15 grade concrete is
A:-1 : 3 : 6
B:-1 : 2 : 4
C:-1 : 1: 5 : 3
D:-1 : 1 : 2
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-Hot treated reinforcement bars are also called
A:-MS Bars
B:-HYSD Bars
C:-CTD Bars
D:-TMT Bars
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Which of these is not a sedimentary rock?
A:-Silt stone
B:-Sand stone
C:-Granite
D:-Lime stone
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-The brick masonry that has alternating courses of stretchers and headers are called
A:-Flemish bond
B:-English bond
C:-Dutch bond
D:-Raking bond
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-The common resin used in waterborne paint is
A:-Epoxy
B:-Urethane
C:-Acrylic emulsion polymers
D:-Polysiloxane
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-The bearing capacity of a soil with added factor of safety is called
A:-Soft bearing capacity
B:-Ultimate bearing capacity
C:-Gross bearing capacity
D:-Net bearing capacity
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question57:-The windows provided on the roof are called
A:-Round windows
B:-Bay window
C:-Sliding window
D:-Sky light windows
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-Tudor arch is a
A:-Semi circular arch
B:-2 centred arch
C:-3 centred arch
D:-4 centred arch
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-The staircase commonly used for emergency exits
A:-Dog legged staircase
B:-Geometrical staircase
C:-Spiral staircase
D:-Newel staircase
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-The portion of the hoist way of a lift that extend below the level of bottom landing is called
A:-lift car
B:-lift saddle
C:-lift pit
D:-lift traction
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-The slope of the pedestrian ramp as specified in the KMBR
A:-1 : 8
B:-1 : 10
C:-1 : 12
D:-1 : 15
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question62:-The water requirement per head per day for residential buildings recommended by Indian standards
A:-135 litres
B:-150 litres
C:-165 litres
D:-185 litres
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-Flutter echo is caused due to
A:-Curved surfaces
B:-Reflective and parallel surfaces
C:-Reverberation time
D:-Loudness
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-The section II of volume 1 of the Kerala PWD schedule of rates deals with
A:-Rates for labour
B:-Rates for water supply
C:-Rates for electrical items
D:-Rates for materials
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-The principle of chain surveying is based on the method of
A:-Bi section
B:-Tri section
C:-Triangulation
D:-Tetrahedron
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-An alidade is used to establish/measure
A:-Line of sight
B:-the level
C:-magnetic meridian
D:-centering
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-The process of turning the telescope of the theodolite about its horizontal axis through 180° in the vertical
plane is called
A:-Leveling
B:-Centering
C:-Face left
D:-Transiting
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-The data model in GIS that represent the world as a surface divided into regular grid of cells
A:-Raster model
B:-Vector model
C:-Thematic model
D:-Point model
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question69:-The effective temperature does not take into consideration the effect of
A:-Temperature
B:-Radiant heat
C:-Humidity
D:-Air movement
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question70:-The generic term used for cold winds that flow down the hills into the valleys
A:-Easterlies
B:-Westerlies
C:-Katabatic wind
D:-Misty winds
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-Identify the city located in composite climatic zone
A:-Delhi
B:-Mumbai
C:-Chennai
D:-Bangalore
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-The coriolis force is maximum at the
A:-Equator
B:-300 N
C:-Poles
D:-600 S
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question73:-The radius of neighbourhood unit proposed by Clarence Perry is
A:-¼ mile
B:-½ mile
C:-¾ mile
D:-1 mile
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-Which scheme among these is not a slum improvement scheme?
A:-VAMBAY
B:-Site and services
C:-NSDP
D:-ASPIRE
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-The term used by the Bureau of Indian Standards for the discharge from wash basins, sinks and similar
appliances, which does not contain human excreta is
A:-Sullage
B:-Supernatant liquor
C:-Scum
D:-Effluent
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-The unit of exit width as stipulated in part-IV of NBC for fire safety is,
A:-250 mm
B:-500 mm
C:-750 mm
D:-1000 mm
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-The earliest of the structural temple among these is
A:-Virupaksha Temple
B:-Brihadeswara Temple
C:-Kailasanatha Temple
D:-Shore Temple
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-The quote ”Less is a bore” is attributed to this architect
A:-Philip Johnson
B:-Robert Venturi
C:-Tadao Ando
D:-Louis Khan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-The first cast iron bridge in the world is
A:-Clifton Suspension Bridge
B:-Brooklyn Bridge
C:-Forth railway Bridge
D:-Coalbrookdale Bridge
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question80:-The Architect of Casa Mila, Spain is
A:-Walter Gropius
B:-Bruno Taut
C:-Antonio Gaudi
D:-Louis Sullivan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-The Buddhist prayer hall is called
A:-Chaithya hall
B:-Vihara
C:-Stupa
D:-Pagoda
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question82:-The public area in Roman cities are called
A:-Agora
B:-Thermae
C:-Forum
D:-Bouleuterion
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-The performance hall seen in the temples of Kerala are called
A:-Sopanam
B:-Balikkal
C:-Koothambalam
D:-Vilakku Maadam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-The management tool, PERT has _________ approach to the time estimate.
A:-deterministic
B:-probabilistic
C:-pessimistic
D:-optimistic
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-In project management, this schedule is used for repetitive projects
A:-LSM
B:-WBS
C:-Gantt chart
D:-Milestone
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-Parthenon was a
A:-House
B:-Temenos
C:-Market place
D:-Temple
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-The Dutch based architectural movement which meant ”The Style”
A:-Constructivism
B:-Expressionism
C:-Art Nouveau
D:-De Stijl
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-The Architect of Asian Games Village, Delhi is
A:-BV Doshi
B:-Achyut Kanvinde
C:-Raj Rewal
D:-Charles Correa
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-Which tree among these is not used for avenue planting?
A:-Coconut palm
B:-Pride of India
C:-Gul Mohar
D:-Asoka tree
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-The plant Ixora Coccinea is commonly called
A:-Shoe flower
B:-Thuja
C:-Jungle flame
D:-Lantana
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-The method of plant propagation in which a portion of an aerial stem grows roots while still attached to the
parent plant and later detaches as an independent plant
A:-Layering
B:-Budding
C:-Grafting
D:-Separating
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-The miniature garden set up inside a glass container is called
A:-Minis
B:-Mulching
C:-Bonsai
D:-Terrarium
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-Which among these is not considered as an element of interior design?
A:-Colour
B:-View
C:-Texture
D:-Pattern
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-The minimum slope of the ramp for wheel chair movement according to CPWD guidelines is
A:-1 : 10
B:-1 : 12
C:-1 : 15
D:-1 : 18
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-Identify the cool colour among these
A:-Brown
B:-Red
C:-Violet
D:-Peach
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-In illumination, Lumen/square metres is also expressed as
A:-Lux
B:-Candle
C:-Phot
D:-Hertz
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-KMBR stipulates that in the application for building permit, the site plan shall be provided in a scale not less
than
A:-1 : 100
B:-1 : 200
C:-1 : 400
D:- 1: 800
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-The coverage for commercial buildings according to KMBR is
A:-25
B:-35
C:-40
D:-65
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-Identify the secondary colour among the following colours
A:-Orange
B:-Yellow
C:-Violet
D:-Red
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question100:-The special type of trap provided at the junction of house drain with the septic tank or public sewer is called
A:-Intercepting trap
B:-Gully trap
C:-Sill trap
D:-Nahni trap
Correct Answer:- Option-A