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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name '455/2013' And exam conducted in the year 2015. And Question paper code was '094/2015'. Medium of question paper was in Malayalam or English . Booklet Alphacode was 'A'. Answer keys are given at the bottom, but we suggest you to try answering the questions yourself and compare the key along wih to check your performance. Because we would like you to do and practice by yourself.
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Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7 4:-The modulus of elasti 5ಎ 500011 (೮07 where *f (k)" is the characteristic compressive strength of
concrete, specified in IS : 456-2000 is based on
A:-Tangent modulus
B:-Initial tangent modulus
C:-Secant modulus
D:-Section modulus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-As per Indian Standard Soil Classification System (15 : 1498-1970), an expression for A-line is
(0) न 0.73 (1) - 20
0.70 (४0) - 20}
{pY =0.73 (w_(L)" - 10)
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Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-The dominating microorganisms in an activated sludge process reactor are
A:-Aerobic heterotrophs
B:-Anaerobic heterotrophs
C:-Autotrophs
D:-Phototrophs
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question77:-For sub-critical flow in an open channel, the control section for gradually varied flow profile is
A:-At the downstream end
B:-At the upstream end
C:-At the both ends
D:-At any intermediate section
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-The partial factor of safety for concrete as per [5 : 456-2000 is
A:-1.50
8:-1.15
C:-0.87
D:-0.446
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-Select the strength parameter of concrete used in design of plain jointed cement pavement from the following
choices
A:-Tensile strength
B:-Compressive strength
C:-Flexural strength
D:-Shear strength
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-As per IS 800 : 2007 the cross section in which extreme fibre can reach the yield stress but cannot develop the
plastic moment of resistance due to local നന is classified as
A:-Shear section
B:-Bending section
C:-Plastic section
D:-Semi-compact section
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-With rise in temperature, the resistance of metal conductors
A:-Increases
B:-Decreases
C:-Remains unchanged
D:-Decreases first and then remains constant
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question82:-Calculate the resistance required for an electric heater to produce 1 kW when connected to 220 V supply
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Correct Answer:- Option-B