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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering' And exam conducted in the year 2023. And Question paper code was '085/2023'. 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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The saturation flow in a traffic signal for a width of 4.5 to 5.0 m is normally :
(A) 2250 PCU/Hour (B) 1950 PCU/Hour
(C) 2900 PCU/Hour (D) 1890 PCU/Hour
Shape of rotary type intersection which is suited for roads of equal importance carrying equal
volumes intersect at equal angles is :
(A) Squarish ൯) Elliptical
(C) Irregular (D) Circular
If the proposed airport elevation is 400 m and length of runway is 1260 m then the correction
for elevation as pre standard is :
(A) 1290m ൪൫ 1800௯
(©) 1378m (0) 1360൩
The reduction of runway length both in landing and takeoff due to head wind component is
around :
(A) 15% (B) 10%
(C) 0.70% (D) 12%
If the permissible speed is 80 km.p.h. with a cant of 10 cm then the length of the transition
curve on a B.G. line is :
(A) 72m (B) 44m
(C) 58m (D) 60m
This sort of points and crossings are not recommended for main lines or heavy fast moving
rail traffic lines :
(A) Tandems (B) Slips
(C) Three throws (D) Gauntlet track
These signals are provided to furnish special information to the drivers of train are called :
(ಹ) Co-acting signal (B) Indicator signal
(0) Calling-on signal (D) Routing signal
Prevent the segment getting twisted out of the line braces are introduced at each joint of the
arch segment in tunnel lining is called as :
(A) Wall plate (2) Laggings
(C) Collar braces (D) Posts
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