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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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The lower half portion of an arch between the crown and the skewback is known as
A) Spandril B) Arcade C) Ring D) Haunch
Which of the following type of door can allow air circulation and privacy even when
itis closed ?
A) Part panelled, part glazed door B) Flush door
C) Louvered door D) Wire gauge door
Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) is defined as
A) The ratio of floor area inclusive of all the floors to the area of plot on which
building stands
B) The ratio of open spaces to the area of plot on which building stands
C) The ratio of total area of the location to the area of plot on which building
stands
D) The area of plot on which building stands
Which arrangement is used for preventing the slip of earth in foundation trenches
when excavation is carried out in moderately firm ground and the depth of excavation
does not exceed 2m?
A) Stay bracing B) Box sheeting
C) Sheet piling D) Vertical sheeting
As per IS 4591-2002, the rated speed of the escalator shall not be more than
A) 40 metres per minute B) 24 metres per minute
C) 38 metres per minute D) 30 metres per minute
Which of the following concept is usually adopted for seismic strengthening of
structural elements ?
A) Weak column, strong beam B) Strong column, strong beam
C) Strong column, weak beam D) Weak column, weak beam
Which of the following non-destructive test follows the principle of analysis of the
noises created when materials deform or fracture ?
A) Acoustic emission technique
B) Rebound hammer test
C) Ultrasonic pulse velocity test
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D) Windsor probe test