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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'Tradesman- Masonary' And exam conducted in the year 2023. And Question paper code was '078/2023'. 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 arrangement of steps provided from ground level to reach plinth level infront of
external doors on verandah is termed as
A) Buttress
B) Racking back
C) Threshold
D) Corbel
The horizontal projections provided at suitable levels between plinth and cornice to
break the monotony of a plane surface and improve the appearance is known as
A) String course
B) Blocking course
C) Lacing course
D) Toothing
Which of the following is provided immediately below the cornice ?
A) Blocking course B) Copping
C) Reveal D) Frieze
Convert — 40°C into °F.
A) 10 8) - 104
C) 54 0) - 40
0.005 =
A) 5/100 B) 1/2000
C) 1/500 D) 1/200
Calculate the number of standard bricks required for a wall of 6m length 20cm width
and 3m height.
A) 180000 B) 180
C) 1800 D) 18000
RCC work for a lintel requires 15m Fe 415 8mm dia reinforcement bar. Find the
weight of steel required in quintel.
A) 0.0330 B) 0.1335
C) 0.093 D) 0.05925
Calculate the area of a triangular plot having sides 6m, 8m and 10m.
A) 24sqm B) 48sqm
C) 480sqm D) 576sqm
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