LECTURER IN ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING- SR FOR ST- TECHNICAL EDUCATION

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 80/2017/OL
Category Code: 462/2016
Exam: Lecturer Architecture Engineering(SR for ST )
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 04-10-2017
Department Technical Education
Alphacode A
Question1:-Amongst the following for whose removal Parliament’s resolution is not needed ?
A:-Chief Election Commissioner
B:-Governor of a State
C:-Judge of Supreme Court
D:-Comptroller and Auditor General
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-The Right to Information Act was passed by Parliament on
A:-`15^(th)` June, 2005
B:-`12^(th)` October, 2005
C:-`22^(nd)` June, 2005
D:-`22^(nd)` November, 2005
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-Who prepared the first Malayalam Dictionary ?
A:-Dr. Angelos Francis
B:-Benjamin Beyli
C:-Arnos Pathiri
D:-Dr. Herman Gundert
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-In which year Kuriakose Elias Chavara was declared as blessed one by pope of Rome ?
A:-1996
B:-1987
C:-1985
D:-1986
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-As a result of Channar Revolt, which Travancore ruler was forced to permit the Channar women to wear jacket in
1859.
A:-Uthram Thirunal Maharaja
B:-Gauri Parvathy Bhai
C:-Sri Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma
D:-Swathi Thirunal
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-‘Prabhatham’ a newspaper started at Shornar in 1934 under the guidelines.
A:-K. G. Sankar
B:-E. M. S. Namboodiri Pad
C:-Kunhunni Achan
D:-A. K. Pillai
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-Who is known as the Jhansi Rani of Travancore ?
A:-A. V. Kuttimalu Amma
B:-Annie Mascrene
C:-Akkamma Cherian
D:-Annachandi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-Who made the Kozhencherry speech in relation with the Nivarthana Agitation ?
A:-C. V. Kunchiraman
B:-P. Krishna Pillai
C:-Barrister G. P. Pillai
D:-C. Kesavan
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Who was the great poet, translated whole of Mahabharata into Malayalam ?
A:-Azhakath Padmanabha Kurup
B:-Kodungallur Kunhikuttan Thampuran
C:-Kerala Varma Valia Koil Thampuran
D:-Vallathole Narayana Menon
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-Which launching vehicle recently carried 104 satellite to orbit ?
A:-PSLV-C 28
B:-PSLV-C 31
C:-PSLV-C 37
D:-PSLV-C 20
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-If A = `[[i,0],[0,i]]` , then `A^(4)` is equal to
A:-`[[i,0],[0,i]]`
B:-`[[-i,0],[0,-i]]`
C:-`[[1,0],[0,1]]`
D:-`[[-1,0],[0,-1]]`
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-If every element of a third order determinant of value Δ is multiplied by 5, then the value of the new
determinant is
A:-Δ
B:-Δ³
C:-5Δ
D:-125Δ
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-Which of the following function is differentiable at x = 0 ?
A:-f(x) = `{(sin ((1)/(x)), ,x != 0), (0, ,x = 0):}`
B:-f(x) = `{(x sin ((1)/(x)), ,x != 0),(0, ,x = 0):}`
C:-f(x) = `{(x^(2) sin ((1)/(x)), ,x != 0),(0, ,x = 0):}`
D:-f(x) = `{(cos ((1)/(x)), ,x != 0),(0, ,x = 0):}`
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-The maximum value of the function f(x) = 5x + 3 in the interval [−5, 5] is
A:-28
B:-−22
C:-3
D:-Maximum value of f(x) does not exist in [−5, 5]
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-The area of the region bounded by the curve y = `sqrt(x)` , the lines x = 1 and y = 0 is given by
A:-`(4)/(3)`
B:-`(2)/(3)`
C:-`(1)/(3)`
D:-`(3)/(2)`
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-An integrating factor for the first order linear differential equation `(dy)/(dx)` − `(y)/(x)` = `x^(3)` is
A:-x
B:-−x
C:-−`(1)/(x)`
D:-`(1)/(x)`
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-`int` `(dx)/(1 + sqrt(x))` is equal to
A:-2`sqrt(x)` − 2log |1 + `sqrt(x)`| + c
B:-2`sqrt(x)` + 2log |1 + `sqrt(x)` | + c
C:-`sqrt(x)` − log|1 + `sqrt(x)`| + c
D:-2(1 + `sqrt(x)` ) + c
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-The equation of the straight line that has x-intercept −3 and is perpendicular to the line 3x + 5y = 4
A:-5x − 3y − 15 = 0
B:-5x − 3y + 15 = 0
C:-3x + 5y − 4 = 0
D:-5x + 3y − 15 = 0
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-If sinθ + cosecθ = 2, then `sin^(2)` θ + `cosec^(2)` θ is equal to
A:-0
B:-3
C:-2
D:-1
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-The term independent of x in `(2x – (1)/(x))^(10)` is
A:-`6^(th)`
B:-`5^(th)`
C:-`11^(th)`
D:-`2^(nd)`
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question21:-The PIV rating of each diode in a bridge rectifier is ____________ that of the equivalent centre tap rectifier.
A:-One-half
B:-The same as
C:-Twice
D:-Four times
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-In an unregulated power supply, if load current increases, the output voltage
A:-Remains the same
B:-Decreases
C:-Increases
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-In a ____________ hand off, a mobile station can communicate with two base stations at the same time.
A:-Hard
B:-Soft
C:-Medium
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-The 8051 microcontroller is of ____________ pin package and has a ____________ processor.
A:-30, 1 byte
B:-20, 1 byte
C:-40, 8 bits
D:-40, 8 bytes
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-Which of the following statements about a single pole double throw relay is not true ?
A:-It is called an SPDT type of relay
B:-It has one common contact
C:-It has two positions (NC and NO)
D:-It has centre off position
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-A first class brick should have a minimum crushing strength of __________
A:-7.0 N/`mm^(2)`
B:-10.5 N/`mm^(2)`
C:-12.5 N/`mm^(2)`
D:-14.0 N/`mm^(2)`
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-Durability of concrete is proportional to
A:-Water-cement ratio
B:-Sand content
C:-Cement-aggregate ratio
D:-Aggregate-water ratio
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-If ‘D’ is the diameter of the well of a well foundation, then the thickness of its staining is generally about
A:-D/2
B:-D/3
C:-¾ D
D:-D/4
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question29:-Reciprocal ranging is adopted when the following is encountered
A:-A hillock
B:-A dense forest
C:-A river
D:-A tall building
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-In profile leveling on a road, if the staff readings on two neighbouring pegs 20 m apart are 1.200 and 1.000
respectively, then the road has a
A:-Rising gradient of 1 in 100
B:-Falling gradient of 1 in 100
C:-Rising gradient of 1 in 20
D:-Falling gradient of 1 in 20
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-For completing one cycle of operation in a four stroke engine, the number of revolutions of crank shaft equal to
A:-One
B:-Two
C:-Three
D:-Four
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-To start the petrol engine, fuel-air mixture required is
A:-Lean
B:-Rich
C:-Chemically correct
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-The device which is used for smoothing out the power impulses in an engine is
A:-Clutch
B:-Differential
C:-Torque converter
D:-Fly wheel
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-Which can be set up economically for large power production ?
A:-Hydro-electric power plants
B:-Diesel power plants
C:-Steam power plants
D:-Gas turbines
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-The degree of reaction of a turbine is defined as the ratio of enthalpy drop in
A:-Moving blades to enthalpy drop in fixed blades
B:-Fixed blades to enthalpy drop in moving blades
C:-Moving blades to enthalpy drop in stage
D:-Fixed blades to enthalpy drop in stage
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Obtain the average power in a pure resistive circuit of 10 Ω when the current flowing through it is i = 10 cosωt
A.
A:-600 W
B:-750 W
C:-500 W
D:-400 W
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-When a dielectric is placed in an electrical field the field strength
A:-Decreases
B:-Increases
C:-Reduce to zero
D:-Remain unchanged
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question38:-An emf of 16 volts is induced in a coil of inductance 4 H. What must be the rate of charge of current ?
A:-6.5 A/sec
B:-4 A/sec
C:-5 A/sec
D:-7 A/sec
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-An air-cored toroidal coil has 450 turns and a mean diameter of 30 cm and cross sectional area of 3 `cm^(2)` .
Calculate the inductance of the coil.
A:-0.65 µH
B:-.9 µH
C:-0.7 µH
D:-0.81 µH
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-When earth fault occurs
A:-Voltage potential at the earth mat increases due to grounding
B:-Voltage potential at the earth mat decreases due to grounding
C:-Voltage potential at the earth mat remains zero irrespective of fault
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-Rotational inertia is called
A:-Bending moment
B:-The moment of inertia
C:-Radius of gyration
D:-Inertia tensor
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-The steepest angle of repose is called
A:-Talus
B:-Shear angle
C:-Septilus
D:-Momentum
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-Young’s modulus measures the property of ___________ of a solid material.
A:-Hardness
B:-Toughness
C:-Stiffness
D:-Softness
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question44:-A material with Poisson’s ratio of 0 is
A:-Cork
B:-Steel
C:-Copper
D:-Rubber
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-Neutral axis of a beam is a line through the centre of area of cross section at ___________ angle to the applied
load.
A:-Declined angle
B:-Inclined angle
C:-Right angle
D:-Zero angle
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-Euler’s formula establishes the fundamental relationship between complex exponential function and
_____________
A:-Imaginary numbers
B:-Trigonometric function
C:-Lateral function
D:-Divise function
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-The unit of slenderness ratio is
A:-Lambda
B:-Kappa
C:-Theta
D:-Phi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-M 25 grade of concrete would have a mix proportion of
A:-1 : 2 : 4
B:-1 : 3 : 6
C:-1: 1.5 : 3
D:-1 : 1 : 2
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question49:-Lateral torsional buckling occurs in
A:-T-beam
B:-I-beam
C:-H-beam
D:-C-beam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-A material which is not suitable for rivet work
A:-Aluminium
B:-Copper
C:-Brass
D:-Low carbon steel
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-The IS codes specified tensile strength of the material used for riveting is
A:-20 MPa
B:-30 MPa
C:-40 MPa
D:-50 MPa
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-In a T-beam, the web resist
A:-Compression
B:-Shear stress
C:-Tension
D:-Torsion
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-Granite is a polymineralic rock composed of
A:-Augite and chlorite
B:-Hornblende, Mica and Olivine
C:-Quartz, Feldspar and Mica
D:-Serpantine and Calcite
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-The stone that is also called “Blue metal”
A:-Shale
B:-Basalt
C:-Nite
D:-Slate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-Chips of stone used for filling the interstices in stone masonry.
A:-Spalls
B:-Bats
C:-Quoins
D:-Closer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-In brick masonry, the vertical joints are broken by using
A:-Quoin
B:-Stretcher
C:-Header
D:-Closer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-The sloped upward edged mortar joint in brick masonry.
A:-Raked Joint
B:-Flush Joint
C:-Struck Joint
D:-Weathered Joint
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-The recess made inside the door frame to receive the door shutter.
A:-Horn
B:-Rebate
C:-Jamb
D:-Sill
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-The wedge shaped stone used in constructing an arch.
A:-Voussoir
B:-Extrados
C:-Abutment
D:-Impost
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-The space between the roof trusses.
A:-Purlin
B:-Board
C:-Bay
D:-Ridge
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-Loudness of sound is measured in
A:-Watt
B:-Joules
C:-Pascal
D:-Decibels
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-The gradient of the ramp for wheelchair usage
A:-1 : 10
B:-1 : 12
C:-1 : 15
D:-1 : 20
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-The minimum height of handrail of a fire escape staircase is
A:-80 cm
B:-90 cm
C:-100 cm
D:-120 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-The water distribution system which is suitable for traditional towns and cities of India.
A:-Tree System
B:-Radial System
C:-Grid Iron System
D:-Ring System
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-A graphical method of survey in which the field observations and plotting are done simultaneously.
A:-Compass Survey
B:-Chain Survey
C:-Theodolite Survey
D:-Plane Table Survey
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-When the reading of Globe thermometer is higher than the dry bulb temperature it is called
A:-Effective Temperature
B:-Corrected Effective Temperature
C:-Radiant Temperature
D:-Heat gain
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-The area on earth where the northerly and southerly winds meet is called
A:-Intra Tropical Convergence Zone
B:-Coriolis Force
C:-Slippage
D:-Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-The relationship between DBT, WBT, Absolute Humidity and Relative Humidity and of vapour pressure is shown
by
A:-Anemograph
B:-Psychometric Chart
C:-Climate Graph
D:-Bio-climatic Chart
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-Which of these city is located not in the warm-humid climate zone ?
A:-Jakarta
B:-Singapore
C:-Phoenix
D:-Lagos
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-The phenomenon of decrease of temperature with the increase of height is referred to as
A:-Temperature Diversion
B:-Temperature Inversion
C:-Temperature Correction
D:-Temperature Convergence
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-Concentrated and accelerating flow of a cold mass of air is called
A:-Katabatic Wind
B:-Easterlies
C:-Westerlies
D:-Doldrums
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-Open space in Greek cities that were used as market places.
A:-Forum
B:-Square
C:-Plaza
D:-Agora
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-The religious precinct of Mesopotamian cities.
A:-Ziggurat
B:-Temenos
C:-Tells
D:-Babylon
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-The Roman streets that allowed the passage of only pedestrians.
A:-Itinera
B:-Viae
C:-Actus
D:-Domus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-The neighbourhood unit envisaged by Clarence Stein locates the primary school within the walking radius of
A:-0.5 km
B:-0.6 km
C:-0.8 km
D:-0.9 km
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-In KMBR, the mercantile/Commercial buildings are classified in
A:-Group C
B:-Group D
C:-Group E
D:-Group F
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-The great bath is located in ancient cities of
A:-Egypt
B:-Mesopotamia
C:-Greece
D:-Indus Valley
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-The apsidal ended Buddhist prayer hall.
A:-Chaithya
B:-Vihara
C:-Stupa
D:-Pagoda
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-The entry gateways to Dravidian temples are called
A:-Vimana
B:-Prakaram
C:-Gopuram
D:-Sopanam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-The entry gateway of Egyptian Temples
A:-Horus
B:-Pylon
C:-Min
D:-Opet
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question81:-The Greek order with volute shaped capital
A:-Doric
B:-Ionic
C:-Corinthian
D:-Composite
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-What is the characteristic feature of Gothic Architecture ?
A:-Flying Buttress
B:-Ribbed Vault
C:-Pointed Arch
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-This building in Fatehpur Sikri is built entirely of marble
A:-Buland Darwaza
B:-Diwan-i-khas
C:-Tomb of Salim Chisti
D:-Diwan-i-am
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-The architect who propagated the idea form follows function
A:-Le Corbusier
B:-Louis Kahn
C:-Alvar Alto
D:-Marcel Bruer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-The extra time that activities get in network analysis is called
A:-Dummy
B:-Forward
C:-Crash
D:-Float
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-The Sydney Opera House in Australia was designed by the architect
A:-Norman Foster
B:-Jon Utzon
C:-Richard Rogers
D:-Peter Eisenman
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-The rat trap bond in brickwork was popularised by the architect
A:-Laurie Baker
B:-Achyut Kanvinde
C:-Charles Correa
D:-B. V. Doshi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-The outlet of the water drain from the sanctum of Kerala temple is called
A:-Adisthanam
B:-Sopanam
C:-Pranala
D:-Stambham
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-The common name of the shrub Codiaeum Variegatum
A:-Croton
B:-Copper Pod
C:-Shoe Flower
D:-Rush Foil
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-A landscaping method developed especially for arid and semi arid climate that utilizes water conserving
techniques.
A:-Zooscape
B:-Heterotrophic
C:-Xeriscape
D:-Aeration
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-The national tree of India
A:-Banyan
B:-Neem
C:-Mango
D:-Tamarind
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-A technique of horticulture where by tissues of plants are joined so as to continue their growth together
A:-Budding
B:-Grafting
C:-Layering
D:-Separation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-A layer of material applied to the surface of soil to conserve soil moisture
A:-Pulp
B:-Sap
C:-Graft
D:-Mulch
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-In ergonomics, the zone in which the employees have fewer injuries while doing work
A:-Neutral Zone
B:-Reach Zone
C:-Enhanced Zone
D:-Power Zone
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-Which among these is not a warm colour ?
A:-Purple
B:-Red
C:-Yellow
D:-Orange
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-The lighting provided for overall illumination of an area
A:-Accent Lighting
B:-Ambient Lighting
C:-Task Lighting
D:-Spot Lighting
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-In the application for building permit, the site plan should be drawn to a scale of
A:-1 : 200
B:-1 : 400
C:-1 : 500
D:-1 : 600
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-In perspective view, the point at which receding parallel lines appear to converge is called
A:-Horizon Point
B:-Vanishing Point
C:-Base Point
D:-Converge Point
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-The area at any floor covered by roof other than cornice or weather shade
A:-Built up area
B:-Plinth area
C:-Carpet area
D:-Coverage
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question100:-The clear vertical distance measured from the finished floor surface to the finished ceiling surface
A:-Effective Length
B:-Clear span
C:-Head Room
D:-Open space
Correct Answer:- Option-C