HSSC Work Supervisor (14-01-2024)

Total Questions: 100

31. The scientific study of rocks is called:

Correct Answer: (a) Petrology

32. Small wooden blocks fixed on principal rafter to prevent purlin from sliding are called:

Correct Answer: (a) Cleat

33. A wood panel glued under pressure from an odd number (usually 3 to 13) of layers/piles of veneers is known as:

Correct Answer: (d) Plywood

34. Which of the following is a feature of every plain scale?

Correct Answer: (d) The zero of the scale is placed at the end of the first division from the left side

35. What is the function of a pipe laying machine?

Correct Answer: (d) To lay down large steel pipes

36. A __________ is the reference point of known elevation.

Correct Answer: (a) Bench Mark

37. The depression or bend provided in a drainage system which is always full of water and prevents the entry of foul gases into the atmosphere is termed as a:

Correct Answer: (c) Trap

38. While using cutting tools such as chisels and care should be taken to see that the cutting action is performed in the direction ............ from your body.

Correct Answer: (c) Away

39. The nearest planet to sun in our Solar System is:

Correct Answer: (d) Mercury

40. What is the Representative Fraction (RF) ?

Correct Answer: (b) The ratio of the length in the drawing to its corresponding length in the object