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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'ASSISTANT ENGINEER (CIVIL) SR FOR SC/ST' And exam conducted in the year 2013. And Question paper code was '144/2013'. 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.
B:-Stream flow against time
C:-surface run off against time
D:-Recorded run off against time
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-The instrument used for measuring wind speed is
A:-Anemometer
B:-Rotameter
C:-Odometer
D:-Atmometer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-The method of moment distribution in structural analysis can be treated as
A:-Force method
Displacement method
C:-Flexibility method
D:-An exact method
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-Which one of the following tests is performed in the laboratory to determine the extent weathering of
aggregates for road work
A:-soundness test
B:-crushing test
C:-Impact test
D:-Abrasion test
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-Which one of the following method is used in the design of rigid pavements
A:-CBR method
B:-Group Index method
C:-westergaards method
D:-Mcleod s method
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-The Plasticity index of the granular sub base material should be
A:-les than 6
B:-grater than 6
C:-greater than 9
D:-between 15 and 20
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-For removal of temporary hardness in water
A:-Water os filtered
B:-Water is boiled
me is added
D:-Chlorination is done
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-Zeolite is
A:-A naturally occurring salt
B:-Hydrated silica
C:-Hydrated alumina-silicate
D:-Dehydrated calcium silicate
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-Coagulants are used when turbidity of water is more than
A:-50ppm
B:-60 ppm
C:-70 ppm
D:-80 ppm
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-The Contact pressure distribution under a rigid footing on a cohesionless soil Would be
A:-Uniform throughout
B:-Zero at centre and maximum at edges
C:-Zero at edges and maximum at centre
D:-Maximum at edges and minimum at centre
Correct Answer:- Option-C