KPSC-MOCK-TEST Mock Exam
KPSC Mock Test: ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT - PWD ARCHITECTURAL WING (CAT NO : 360 2017 )
KPSC Mock Test: ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT - PWD ARCHITECTURAL WING (CAT NO : 360 2017 )
Official Kerala Public Service Commission ONLINE Exam Question Paper & Answer Key. • Name of Post: ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT - PWD ARCHITECTURAL WING (CAT NO : 360 2017 ) • Department / Institution: Architectural Wing • Question Paper Code: 53/2019/OL • Date of Test: 01/11/2019 • Answer Key: Final Answer Key Question Paper PDF: https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2019-11/pky-53-19-ol.pdf Answer Key PDF: https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2019-12/final_key___architectural_assistant.pdf
100 Questions
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According to Nueferts spatial data the minimum space required for a man with luggage in both hands.
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The wood joint used for the laying of flooring boards of cabinets and shelves:
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The type of brick masonry in which the alternate courses of headers and stretchers are distinctly seen:
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The flat-roofed, rectangular structure with inward sloping sides that marked the burial sites in ancient Egypt:
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The Chaithya hall of Buddhist architecture was used for:
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The Shore temple of Mahabalipuram was built of:
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The Symmetrical arrangement in which only a single plane can divide the whole composition into identical halves:
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A line plane or volume of reference to which other elements in a composition can relate:
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Identify the building of thin shell structure:
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Which of these is not a Leonardo Da Vinci Painting?
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The Chroma of a colour can be changed by adding _____ to the colour?
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Equitable use, Flexibility in use and tolerance for error are the principles of _____?
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The Architect who quoted that God is in the details is:
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An equilateral spiral is also called:
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Shear force and bending moment diagrams are the analytical tools that determine _____ of a member in a structure such as beam:
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Maximum bending moment for a cantilevered beam subjected to uniformly distributed load over the entire span of the beam occurs at:
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It is an optical instrument used to establish or verify points in the same horizontal plane during levelling and surveying:
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Which of these is not a mechanical treatment of Iron?
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The pile that is suited for marine structures:
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A measure of total heat flow through a window or door from inside to outside air is called:
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A window above a window or door is called:
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Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain is an example of which style of architecture?
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Closed pillared halls found in Dravidian temples are called:
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Which among these was not built during the slave dynasty?
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The combined effect of radiation, air temperature and air velocity is assessed by:
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Minimum thickness required for a RCC slab to have a half hour fire rating according to NBC part-IV is:
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Author of the book - A Pattern language is:
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Hierarchical arrangement of individuals into social classes, castes and divisions within a society is called:
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The substances added to the plastic compound to improve the material property of the plastic:
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A cylinder or hollow box sunk into the ground to facilitate the foundation work for bridge piers:
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A cage or box filled with rocks, concrete or soil for use in road building and landscaping:
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Auditorium Building, Wainwright Building and Reliance Building are example of:
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The scheduling technique of construction management, in which the whole project is divided into major groups and subdivided into tasks and sub tasks, is called:
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The religious precinct of the ancient city of Ur:
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The miniature turrets in the Shikara of Khajuraho temples are called:
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The large rock cut temple, Kailasanatha is located in:
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In Orissan temple architecture of Indo Aryan style, Jagamohan means:
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Aranya housing project of Indore was designed by:
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The dome of Florence cathedral built during 1420-34, was designed by:
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The Dutch art and architecture movement which propagated the idea of using verticals, horizontals and primary colours with black and white for compositions:
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This particular command in Auto CAD allows one to create copies of objects arranged in regular pattern:
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Perspective Plan is prepared by the Department of Town Planning for a :
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A gallery formed by a colonnade open on one or more sides, usually on upper floor of a building is called a:
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Which was the first iron bridge built?
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Which one of these architects was influenced by cubism?
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Minimum width of footpath to be provided in mixed use area according to URDPFI guidelines is:
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The concept of linear city was proposed by:
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An ancient city planned by Hippodamus:
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CRZ III A for densely populated rural area reduced the No Development Zone from 200 m to:
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Pritzker Architecture prize for 2019 was won by:
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Identify the renewable energy commonly sourced at residence level:
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According to NBC Part-IV the width of entry for fire fighting vehicle into a premise shall not be less than:
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The clear width of entrance and exit to be provided for a wheel chair user is:
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Common name for Lagerstreomia Speciosa:
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Clarence Perry (1929) defined the radius of a neighbourhood to be:
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The supernatant liquid discharge from a septic tank is called
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The maximum height of parapet stipulated in KMBR is:
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Which among these materials is not used for filtering water in Rainwater harvesting system?
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What is the maximum size of the coarse aggregate used in RCC?
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Buckling occurs in columns due to the action of:
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What is the ampere of the switch that is required to fit a 1.5 ton air conditioner?
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Earthquake generated agitation when transmitted to a structure is called
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The practice of clipping trees and shrubs into ornamental shapes:
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The sum of all the energy required to produce any goods or services:
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A triangular space, formed in pairs, between the top of an arch and a rectangular frame:
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The semi-basement storage room found below the ara in traditional Kerala house:
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The optimum reverberation time for speech is _____ second / seconds:
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Isopleths are lines representing equal
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The shear walls are provided in tall buildings to with stand:
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The aggregate mix ratio of M 15 concrete is:
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The architect of Asian games village, New Delhi is:
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An example of herb is
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A niche in the mosque indicating the direction of the prayer / qibla:
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The Greek column with volutes in the capital is called:
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The urban open space in Roman cities:
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Manduka vastu purusha mandala has _____ number of squares
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Identify the wetland which is not a part of Ramsar site.
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As per Bureau of Indian Standards the minimum water supply per capita per day is:
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The trap provided outside the building before connecting to the public sewerage line:
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The instrument used to model the shadow formed on the building based on the location and sun path in that location:
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The red series of the modular man developed by Le Corbusier is based on the height of the:
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Who developed Ekistics the science of human settlements?
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The non binding action plan of UN made as an outcome of Earth summit of Rio in 1992 is called:
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The primary concept of work triangle in a kitchen is based on:
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The unit of loudness is
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The minimum scale in which the Site plan should be drawn and submitted along with the application for building permit according to KMBR:
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Which of the following buildings is not designed by Frank Gehry?
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The method of vegetative propagation in which a part of the parent plant is made to root and then severed is called:
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In KMBR, for buildings up to the height of 7 metres, the depth of side yard on one side may be reduced to
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The first LEED rated building in India was Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre designed by architect:
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Bara Gumbad is situated in
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Alhambra, Granada is an example of which style of architecture?
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The direct stiffness method of calculating the loads and stresses in a structure is also called:
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The No Development Zone stipulated by CRZ rule for all islands is:
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The architectural style of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai is:
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The windows provided above the eye level are called:
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The term associated with Urban Design is:
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A covering by leaves and wood chips placed around the plants to prevent the growth of weeds is called
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The wall made with an external layer of glass and a high heat capacity internal layer separated by a layer of air is called:
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The type of masonry in which each stone is made to look prominent is called:
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