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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
If the original cost of a building is Rs. 25,00,000/- and its scrap value after 55 years is Rs.25,000/-, then its annual depreciation (in Rs.) using straight line method is |
| A. | 25,000 |
| B. | 35,000 |
| C. | 45,000 |
| D. | 55,000 |
| Answer» D. 55,000 | |
| 2. |
In Islamic Architecture, the circular dome was constructed over a square configuration through |
| A. | Grid Iron Coffered Slab |
| B. | Pendentives and Squmch Arches |
| C. | Double Barrel Vaults and Jack Arches |
| D. | Horizontal Cross Tie Members |
| Answer» C. Double Barrel Vaults and Jack Arches | |
| 3. |
A flat arch at the skewback should NOT have an angle less than |
| A. | 30 |
| B. | 45 |
| C. | 60 |
| D. | 90 |
| Answer» D. 90 | |
| 4. |
Identify the parameters used in the Hazen & William's nomogram to calculate pipe diameter for water supply: |
| A. | P, Q, S |
| B. | R, S, T |
| C. | P, R, S |
| D. | P, S, T |
| Answer» B. R, S, T | |
| 5. |
The Pattern Language theory was propounded by |
| A. | Christopher Alexander |
| B. | Patrick Geddes |
| C. | John Ruskin |
| D. | Amos Rapoport |
| Answer» B. Patrick Geddes | |
| 6. |
Increase in the volume of fine aggregate due to the presence of moisture is called |
| A. | Bulking |
| B. | Buckling |
| C. | Bending |
| D. | Twisting |
| Answer» B. Buckling | |
| 7. |
The gross density of the residential sector in persons per hectare would be |
| A. | 100 |
| B. | 150 |
| C. | 200 |
| D. | 250 |
| Answer» B. 150 | |
| 8. |
Assuming that each f1oor has one hose, the delivery rate (in litre per second) of the fire hose at greatest pressure is |
| A. | 75 |
| B. | 78 |
| C. | 81 |
| D. | 84 |
| Answer» B. 78 | |
| 9. |
Assuming 20% of the total population being higher secondary school going children and expected enrolment being 80% with per capita floor space requirement of 5.0 sqm. then minimum land required for school building with 40% ground coverage and FAR 0.5 would be |
| A. | 1.0 hectares |
| B. | 1.6 hectares |
| C. | 2.2 hectares |
| D. | 2.8 hectares |
| Answer» C. 2.2 hectares | |
| 10. |
Allowable stress in the design of a tension member in a steel truss is a function of |
| A. | Cross-sectional area of the member |
| B. | Yield stress of the material |
| C. | Slenderness ratio of the member |
| D. | Moment of inertia of the member's cross section |
| Answer» B. Yield stress of the material | |
| 11. |
Identify the 'pre-historic' structures in t he following: |
| A. | P, Q, R |
| B. | R, T, U |
| C. | Q, S, T |
| D. | Q, R, T |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
A microwave oven of 3 kW rating is operated for 30 minutes, a hot water geyser of 1 kW rating is operated for 15 minutes, and 5 fluorescent lamps of 60 W are operated for 6 hours. The total power consumed (in kWh) will be |
| A. | 1.80 |
| B. | 3.55 |
| C. | 18.01 |
| D. | 35.50 |
| Answer» C. 18.01 | |
| 13. |
A town with a population of 50000 has an average household size of 5.0. The number of occupied dwelling units is 8400 of which 10% are in dilapidated condition. The housing demand of the town is |
| A. | 760 |
| B. | 1600 |
| C. | 2440 |
| D. | 10840 |
| Answer» D. 10840 | |
| 14. |
A neighbourhood with a total area of 200 hectares has a gross density of 300 persons per hectare (pph). If the residential area is 60% of the total area, then net density (in pph) of the neigh bourhood is |
| A. | 300 |
| B. | 450 |
| C. | 500 |
| D. | 750 |
| Answer» D. 750 | |
| 15. |
Match the planning terms in Group I with their descriptions in Group II: |
| A. | P-4, Q-1, R-2 |
| B. | P-2, Q-3, R-4 |
| C. | P-1, Q-3, R-2 |
| D. | P-4, Q-2, R-1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Identify the objects with which the EXPLODE command in AutoCAD can be used: |
| A. | P, Q. R, T |
| B. | P, R, S, T |
| C. | P, Q, S |
| D. | P, Q. S. T |
| Answer» B. P, R, S, T | |
| 17. |
A commercial plot measures 100 m 80 m. If the permissible Floor Space Index (FSI) is 3.0, and 50% of the ground is covered, then the maximum number of floors that can be built is |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» D. 12 | |
| 18. |
Match the elements of a Buddhist Stupa in Group I with their traditional names in Group II: |
| A. | P-2, Q-1, R-6, S-3 |
| B. | P-2, Q-6, R-4, S-3 |
| C. | P-3, Q-1, R-5, S-2 |
| D. | P-5, Q-6, R-1, S-2 |
| Answer» B. P-2, Q-6, R-4, S-3 | |
| 19. |
The correct sequence in the four-stage model used for transportation planning is |
| A. | Trip generation Trip distribution Modal split Trip assignment |
| B. | Trip generation Trip assignment Modal split Trip distribution |
| C. | Trip distribution Modal split Trip assignment Trip generation |
| D. | Trip generation Trip distribution Tri assignment Modal split |
| Answer» B. Trip generation Trip assignment Modal split Trip distribution | |
| 20. |
The least important measure for reducing cost of site development is |
| A. | Clustering the units |
| B. | Eliminating landscaping costs |
| C. | Reducing road length |
| D. | Narrowing road widths without reducing the right of way |
| Answer» B. Eliminating landscaping costs | |
| 21. |
If self-weight of the beam is neglected, bending moment developed at the fixed end (in kN-m) is |
| A. | 50 |
| B. | 100 |
| C. | 150 |
| D. | 200 |
| Answer» C. 150 | |
| 22. |
Match the urban design elements in Group I with their descriptions in Group II: |
| A. | P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1 |
| B. | P-1, Q-4, R-2, S-3 |
| C. | P-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3 |
| D. | P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3 |
| Answer» B. P-1, Q-4, R-2, S-3 | |
| 23. |
Match the plant types in Group I with their corresponding examples in Group II: |
| A. | P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4 |
| B. | P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3 |
| C. | P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3 |
| D. | P-4, Q-3, R-1, S-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
A site has 6 contour lines and the length of the line joining the midpoints of the highest contour and lowest contour is 300m. If the slope of the line is 1 in 10, then the contour interval (in m) is |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 50 |
| D. | 60 |
| Answer» C. 50 | |
| 25. |
Identify the urban functions that are included under Social Infrastructure: |
| A. | P, Q, S, U |
| B. | P, Q, S, T |
| C. | P, R, S, U |
| D. | Q,S, T, U |
| Answer» B. P, Q, S, T | |
| 26. |
The correct sequence of activities in Solid Waste Management is |
| A. | Collection Transportation Treatment Segregation |
| B. | Segregation Collection Transportation Treatment |
| C. | Collection Segregation Treatment Transportation |
| D. | Treatment Collection Transportation Segregation |
| Answer» C. Collection Segregation Treatment Transportation | |
| 27. |
If the height of the facade = h, and the distance of the observer from the building = d, then match the enclosure types in Group I with their corresponding h/d ratio in Group II: |
| A. | P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4 |
| B. | P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1 |
| C. | P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1 |
| D. | P-5, Q-1, R-2, S-4 |
| Answer» B. P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1 | |
| 28. |
Match the individuals in Group I with the works in Group II: |
| A. | P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3 |
| B. | P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-5 |
| C. | P-4, Q-5, R-1, S-3 |
| D. | P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2 |
| Answer» B. P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-5 | |
| 29. |
The parameters for determining Human Development Index are : |
| A. | P, Q, S |
| B. | P, Q, S, T |
| C. | P, R, S |
| D. | R, S, T |
| Answer» D. R, S, T | |
| 30. |
Match the I nstitutions in Group I with their Architects in Group IT |
| A. | P-3, Q-5, R-1, S-6 |
| B. | P-6, Q-3, R-4, S-1 |
| C. | P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-6 |
| D. | P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-6 |
| Answer» B. P-6, Q-3, R-4, S-1 | |
| 31. |
The principles of Universal Design include: |
| A. | P, Q, R |
| B. | Q, R, S |
| C. | P, R, S |
| D. | P, Q, S |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Super plasticizer is added in a concrete mix to |
| A. | Reduce the water-cement ratio for a given workability |
| B. | Increase the water-cement ratio for a given workability |
| C. | Reduce the flow |
| D. | Reduce the content of coarse aggregate |
| Answer» B. Increase the water-cement ratio for a given workability | |
| 33. |
The quantity of brickwork in the wall (in cu.m) is |
| A. | 1.369 |
| B. | 1.445 |
| C. | 1.629 |
| D. | 1.798 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
The quantity of stone work in the semi-circular arch (in cu.m) IS |
| A. | 0.141 |
| B. | 0.184 |
| C. | 0.325 |
| D. | 0.613 |
| Answer» C. 0.325 | |
| 35. |
At a site, based on percolation test, the allowable rate of treated sewage application was determined as 65 L/m&up2; /day. The effective depth (m) of a soak pit with a diameter of 2.5 m for the disposal of 1020 L/day of septic tank effluent is _________ |
| A. | 1.98 to 2.45 |
| B. | 2.45 to 4.45 |
| C. | 4.54 to 5.40 |
| D. | 1.258 to 542 |
| Answer» B. 2.45 to 4.45 | |
| 36. |
When the same seminar hall is filled with audience, the reverberation time is recorded as 2.0 seconds. Then the total absorption of all acoustic materials (in m -sabines) will be |
| A. | 40 |
| B. | 80 |
| C. | 160 |
| D. | 320 |
| Answer» D. 320 | |
| 37. |
The reverberation time of the empty hall (in seconds) will be |
| A. | 1.0 |
| B. | 4.0 |
| C. | 8.0 |
| D. | 12.0 |
| Answer» C. 8.0 | |
| 38. |
A uniformly distributed load (in kN/m) that will result in the same value of bending moment at the fixed end is |
| A. | 12 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 32 |
| D. | 42 |
| Answer» D. 42 | |
| 39. |
Villa Savoye , Paris is an example of |
| A. | Modernism |
| B. | Post Modernism |
| C. | Deconstructivism |
| D. | Eclecticism |
| Answer» B. Post Modernism | |
| 40. |
Match the AutoCAD command in Group I with their functions in Group II |
| A. | P - 1, Q - 3, R - 2, S - 5 |
| B. | P - 2, Q - 4, R - 1, S - 3 |
| C. | P - 2, Q - 1, R - 3, S - 4 |
| D. | P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 4 |
| Answer» C. P - 2, Q - 1, R - 3, S - 4 | |
| 41. |
If 20 lit/sec/person of air is extracted from the office, the ventilation rate in terms of air changes/ hour is_____ |
| A. | 2.0 |
| B. | 3.0 |
| C. | 2.5 |
| D. | 4.0 |
| Answer» B. 3.0 | |
| 42. |
The heat gain through the external walls and windows (in watts) will be______ |
| A. | 247.2 watts |
| B. | 248 watts |
| C. | 249 watts |
| D. | 250 watts |
| Answer» B. 248 watts | |
| 43. |
Match the domes in Group I with their examples in Group II: |
| A. | P-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4 |
| B. | P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4 |
| C. | P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1 |
| D. | P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
Match the items in Group I with those in Group II: |
| A. | P-1, Q-3, R-4, S-2 |
| B. | P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4 |
| C. | P-1, Q-4, R-2. S-3 |
| D. | P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
The normal project duration (in days) is. |
| A. | 14 |
| B. | 15 |
| C. | 16 |
| D. | 17 |
| Answer» C. 16 | |
| 46. |
Identify Pozzolana from the following materials: |
| A. | Q, S |
| B. | P, R, S |
| C. | P, Q, S |
| D. | P, R |
| Answer» B. P, R, S | |
| 47. |
A building has a rooftop area of 300 sq.m. If the average annual rainfall in the region is 700 mm and the Runoff Coefficient of the rooftop is 0.8, then the maximum amount of rainfall that can be harvested from the rooftop (in litres) is |
| A. | 168 |
| B. | 262 |
| C. | 168000 |
| D. | 262500 |
| Answer» D. 262500 | |
| 48. |
To reduce reverberation time by 0.5 second. additional absorption (m |
| A. | 120 |
| B. | 160 |
| C. | 240 |
| D. | 720 |
| Answer» D. 720 | |
| 49. |
The critical activities of the project are |
| A. | 1.0 second |
| B. | 1.5 second |
| C. | 2.0 second |
| D. | 2.5 second |
| Answer» C. 2.0 second | |
| 50. |
The parameter that does NOT appearina Psychrometric Chart is |
| A. | Wind speed |
| B. | Dry bulb temperature |
| C. | Wet bulb temperature |
| D. | Relative humidity |
| Answer» B. Dry bulb temperature | |