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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'University Engineer, Assistant Engineer (Civil) - Universities in Kerala, PWD, Irrigation etc ' And exam conducted in the year 2023. And Question paper code was '062/2023'. 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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Following assumptions are made while developing slope deflection method of analysis
of a structure
A) All joints are rigid
B) Shear deformations are neglected
C) Distortions due to axial deformations are neglected
) All
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. Inthe moment distribution method of analysis, the ratio of the moment shared by a
member to the applied moment at the joint is called
A) Distribution factor of that member B) Stiffness of the beam
C) Relative stiffness of the beam D) Carry over factor
An example of a statically determinate structure is
A) Three hinged arch B) Two hinged arch
C) Single hinged arch D) Fixed arch
In vortex motion in which the fluid particles travel along circular path, the magnitude
of the velocity of the fluid particle is found to be
A) Constant along the circular path
B) Varying along the circular path
C) Varying in a direction perpendicular to circular path
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D) Zero
In the case of a fluid flowing under constant head H through a circular orifice fixed
in the side wall of a large container, the coefficient of velocity ட
A) Varies from 0.95 to 0.98 B) Slightly smaller than unity
C) Slightly larger than unity D) Unity
Which of the following statement is/are correct about reaction turbines ?
A) Water enters the turbine under pressure hence it has pressure energy and
kinetic energy
B) In axial flow turbines, the flow is parallel to the axis of the wheel
C) Both A) and B)
D) None
Centrifugal pumps are classified into volute pumps and diffuser pumps based on
A) Position of shaft B) Type of casing
C) Number of stages D) Suction
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