HSSC Work Supervisor (14-01-2024)

Total Questions: 100

51. ............ is the inward transverse slope provided throughout the length of the horizontal curve by raising the outer edge of the pavement with respect to the inner edge.

Correct Answer: (c) Super elevation

52. ............ is a square or rectangular block of stone or concrete placed under beam or truss, to spread the load over a large area of the wall.

Correct Answer: (c) Template

53. ............ is a small metal plate with three fingers at one end used to take up the sag of the line.

Correct Answer: (a) Tingle plate

54. What is the approximate operating weight of a compact or mini excavator ?

Correct Answer: (d) 0.7 to 7.5 tons

55. ........... refers to the software whose source code is available to customers and it can be modified and redistributed without any limitations.

Correct Answer: (a) Open Source Software (OSS)

56. On 2nd October, 1959 Jawaharlal Nehru officially inaugurated the establishment of Panchayati Raj bodies for the first time in India in this State.

Correct Answer: (c) Rajasthan

57. A horizontal layer of stones or bricks is known as:

Correct Answer: (a) Course

58. Chain is composed of piece of galvanised mild steel wire 4 mm diameter called:

Correct Answer: (d) Links

59. Why is paint applied to metallic and wooden articles?

Correct Answer: (c) To protect them from corrosion and improve their appearance

60. The process of connecting metal parts by fusion is called:

Correct Answer: (a) Welding