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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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If the deformation continues even when the load is constant, the name of that
mechanical property of material known as
A) Elasticity B) Fatigue C) Creep D) Hardness
In Chemical classification of rocks, slate comes which type ?
A) Argillaceous B) Igneous C) Calcareous D) Silicious
In stone arches how placing the natural bed of stone ?
A) Horizontal B) Bottom C) Top D) Radial
The process of taking out stones from natural rock bed is known as
A) Seasoning B) Quarrying C) Splitting D) Weathering
In dressing of stones which type make a margin of 20 mm width is sunk on all edges
of stone ?
A) Axed finish B) Dragged finish
C) Reticulated finish D) Furrowed finish
In manufacture process of terra-cotta burning the dried products in which furnace ?
A) Muffle furnace B) Blast furnace
C) Rotary Kiln D) Bull trench Kiln
What is the crushing strength of ‘A’ grade brick ?
A) 20KN-25KN B) 2KN-5KN
C) 7KN-14KN D) 25KN-30KN
Heating the lime to redness in contact with air is known as
A) Calcination B) Slaking C) Setting D) Drying
In composition of ordinary cement what is percentage of silica (SiO) ?
A) 37% B) 30% C) 22% D) 67%
In cement manufacturing process after burning the raw material in high temperature
formed.
A) Gypsum B) Argillaceous material
C) Clinker D) Lime stone
What is the size of slump cone used for slump test, bottom dia x top dia x height ?
A) 30cm x 20 cm x 10 cm ©) 20 ©) > 10 ना) > 30cm
C) 30cm x 10 cm x 20 cm D) 15cm x 25cm x 30 cm