Question Paper Review Of Trades Man Civil (276/2025) - 27-01-2026

    1. KERALA PSC – CIVIL ENGINEERING
    1. COMPLETE QUESTION PAPER WITH ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS (Q1–Q100)
    1. Q1. Which is the unit of measurement of honeycomb brick wall?
    2. Q2. How many nominal size bricks are required for 1 m³ brick masonry?
    3. Q3. Calculate the dry volume of concrete required for 100 m² of 2.5 cm thick DPC.
    4. Q4. The percentage added for contractor’s profit in abstract estimate is:
    5. Q5. Which estimate is prepared by calculating quantities of each item of work?
    6. Q6. No deduction is made in masonry work for openings having area up to:
    7. Q7. The multiplying factor for painting a fully glazed door is:
    8. Q8. Value of a building at the end of its useful life without dismantling is called:
    9. Q9. Annual periodic payment for repayment of capital is called:
    10. Q10. Minimum scale recommended for site plan is:
    11. Q11. Minimum carpet area of a habitable room is:
    12. Q12. Group H building as per NBC refers to:
    13. Q13. Standard size of B1 drawing board is:
    14. Q14. Which of the following is a reducing scale?
    15. Q15. Scale that shows only two units is:
    16. Q16. Line type E1 represents:
    17. Q17. A 6 m line is represented by 25 mm. The RF is:
    18. Q18. In aligned system of dimensioning, dimensions are read from:
    19. Q19. Projectors in orthographic projection are ______ to the plane.
    20. Q20. Eccentricity of an ellipse is:
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    2. Q21. The cooling of lava at the top surface of the earth results in non-crystalline and glassy texture. They are:
    3. Q22. The process of bringing clay to proper degree of plasticity is known as:
    4. Q23. Which lime can be used for masonry work below ground level?
    5. Q24. Which test is conducted to detect the presence of free lime in cement?
    6. Q25. Increase in volume of sand due to presence of moisture is called:
    7. Q26. Which admixture is used for underwater concreting?
    8. Q27. Refractory clay mixed with crushed stone and pottery, burnt at high temperature and slowly cooled, produces:
    9. Q28. Concrete made using cement, coarse aggregate, and water only is called:
    10. Q29. A timber defect caused by fungal attack producing white patches is called:
    11. Q30. Asbestos paint is commonly used for:
    12. Q31. An intimate mixture of two or more metals is called:
    13. Q32. A crack in timber extending from one end to the other is known as:
    14. Q33. The inner surface of a wall not exposed to weather is called:
    15. Q34. A rectangular column-like projection from a wall is called:
    16. Q35. Which brick bond is preferred for heavy loads?
    17. Q36. In which bond is each header centrally supported over a stretcher?
    18. Q37. The scaffolding commonly used for brick masonry work is:
    19. Q38. Strengthening an existing foundation is called:
    20. Q39. The voussoir placed at the crown of an arch is called:
    21. Q40. Temporary wooden support used during construction of a brick lintel is called:
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    22. Q41. A stair in which all steps are provided as winders is called:
    23. Q42. Additional finish given to the nosing of a stair is known as:
    24. Q43. Number of holdfasts provided on one side of a door frame is:
    25. Q44. Diminishing stile is related to which type of door?
    26. Q45. A window which projects beyond the face of the wall is known as:
    27. Q46. A window which opens like a door is called:
    28. Q47. A floor made by mixing marble chips with cement is called:
    29. Q48. Single joist timber floor can be used for a maximum span of:
    30. Q49. Number of vertical posts in a queen post truss is:
    31. Q50. The bedding block provided at the end of a truss is called:
    32. Q51. Mat foundation is also known as:
    33. Q52. The pile used to resist horizontal or lateral forces is known as:
    34. Q53. The unit of duty in irrigation engineering is:
    35. Q54. The enlarged body of water just in front of a hydro-power intake is called:
    36. Q55. A structure constructed to carry canal water over a drain is called:
    37. Q56. An imaginary line joining places of equal average annual rainfall is called:
    38. Q57. A structure built from the river bank into the river to protect the bank is called:
    39. Q58. Graphical representation of rainfall intensity versus time is known as:
    40. Q59. Minimum width of a railway passenger platform is:
    41. Q60. Height of the centre of arm of a semaphore signal above ground level is:
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    42. Q61. The standard length of a Broad Gauge (BG) railway rail is:
    43. Q62. As per IRC, the minimum formation width of a State Highway in plain terrain is:
    44. Q63. As per IRC, the maximum permissible width of a road vehicle is:
    45. Q64. A gradient steeper than the limiting gradient is called:
    46. Q65. Vertical erosion of the river bed caused by flowing water is called:
    47. Q66. A continuous bridge-like structure constructed over a dry valley is called:
    48. Q67. The process of bringing the vertical axis of a theodolite exactly over a station point is known as:
    49. Q68. The permissible error in a 20 m surveying chain as per IS is:
    50. Q69. Which compass uses the quadrantal bearing (QB) system?
    51. Q70. The designation of scale 1/1000 is:
    52. Q71. The horizontal angle measured between the true meridian and a line is known as:
    53. Q72. The branch of surveying that determines relative elevations of points is called:
    54. Q73. The permissible closing error in ordinary levelling is:
    55. Q74. When contour lines coincide, the surface represents a:
    56. Q75. Determination of the position of a plane table station is called:
    57. Q76. Survey method in which plotting and observation are done simultaneously is:
    58. Q77. Data in a total station is primarily stored in the:
    59. Q78. GPS stands for:
    60. Q79. The most commonly used coordinate system to specify location on Earth is:
    61. Q80. Establishing intermediate points on a straight line between two stations is known as:
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    62. Q81. What are the two main working environments in AutoCAD?
    63. Q82. In AutoCAD, which layer property controls the visibility of objects?
    64. Q83. Which AutoCAD command converts a 2D object into a 3D model?
    65. Q84. Which shortcut key opens the Properties palette in AutoCAD?
    66. Q85. Which command is used to define paper size and plotting parameters in AutoCAD?
    67. Q86. Which AutoCAD command is used to resize an object proportionally?
    68. Q87. Which command is used to create multiple copies of objects in a definite pattern?
    69. Q88. The commands Move, Copy, Rotate, and Mirror belong to which toolbar?
    70. Q89. The SI unit of force is:
    71. Q90. Mechanical Advantage of a machine is defined as the ratio of:
    72. Q91. The area of an ellipse having axes 20 cm and 14 cm is:
    73. Q92. The kinetic energy of a body of mass m moving with velocity v is:
    74. Q93. The unit of stress is:
    75. Q94. 2π radians is equal to:
    76. Q95. Victaulic joint is classified as a:
    77. Q96. The sewerage system in which a small quantity of storm water enters sanitary sewers is called:
    78. Q97. Reflux valves are also known as:
    79. Q98. The trap provided in the last manhole of a house drainage system is called:
    80. Q99. Turbidity in water is caused by:
    81. Q100. The detention period of a septic tank is:
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    2. Detailed Question Paper Review & Answer Analysis
    1. 1. Introduction
    2. 2. Overall Difficulty Analysis
    3. 3. Subject-wise Weightage & Analytical Insights
    1. Building Materials & Construction (Modules 2 & 3)
    2. Estimation, Valuation & Building Rules (Module 4)
    3. Surveying (Module 6)
    4. AutoCAD & Engineering Drawing (Modules 1 & 7)
    5. Transportation & Irrigation (Modules 5 & 9)
    6. Public Health Engineering & Mechanics (Modules 8 & 10)
    4. 4. Key Observations and High-Value Trends
    5. 5. Technical Pitfalls & Legacy Standards
    6. 6. Expected Cut-off Insight and Accuracy Strategy
    7. 7. Preparation Takeaways for Future Aspirants
    8. 8. CivilEzy Value Add
    3. ⚠️ Disclaimer
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