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This section includes 242 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Concrete is generally placed on a: |
| A. | Form work |
| B. | Stand |
| C. | Mould |
| D. | Platform |
| Answer» B. Stand | |
| 2. |
What is the ratio of the component in grade M20 concrete? |
| A. | 1:3:6 |
| B. | 1:1.5:3 |
| C. | 1:1:2 |
| D. | 1:2:4 |
| Answer» C. 1:1:2 | |
| 3. |
Excess vibration during compacting can lead to: |
| A. | Bleeding |
| B. | Segregation |
| C. | High strength |
| D. | Air bubbles |
| Answer» C. High strength | |
| 4. |
Steam curing is adopted for: |
| A. | Precast structures |
| B. | Columns |
| C. | Beams |
| D. | Walls |
| Answer» B. Columns | |
| 5. |
A gap of 0.3m is to maintained between cement bag and wall, while storing cement. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 6. |
Which of the below is not to be followed for stone masonry construction? |
| A. | Header stones are dumb-bell shaped |
| B. | Properly cured for 2-3 weeks |
| C. | Construction to be raised uniformly |
| D. | Wetted stones to be used |
| Answer» B. Properly cured for 2-3 weeks | |
| 7. |
Ashlar masonry uses: |
| A. | Dimension stones |
| B. | Polygonal stones |
| C. | Quarry dressed stones |
| D. | Square stones |
| Answer» B. Polygonal stones | |
| 8. |
__________ masonry occupies an intermediate position between rubble masonry and ashlar masonry. |
| A. | Rubble block in a course |
| B. | Ashlar rubble in course |
| C. | Ashlar block in a course |
| D. | Rubble ashlar in course |
| Answer» D. Rubble ashlar in course | |
| 9. |
Which IS code gives a code of practice for brick work? |
| A. | IS 2212 |
| B. | IS 3102 |
| C. | IS 3466 |
| D. | IS 1077 |
| Answer» B. IS 3102 | |
| 10. |
The bricks used for corners of walls of a structure are called: |
| A. | Spalls |
| B. | Quoins |
| C. | Hearting |
| D. | Side |
| Answer» C. Hearting | |
| 11. |
Which bond comprises of one course of a header to three or five courses of stretchers? |
| A. | Dutch bond |
| B. | Zig-zag bond |
| C. | English garden-wall bond |
| D. | Facing bond |
| Answer» D. Facing bond | |
| 12. |
Which component of concrete gives it desired compressive strength? |
| A. | Water |
| B. | Cement |
| C. | Aggregates |
| D. | Admixture |
| Answer» D. Admixture | |
| 13. |
Which is the best method for curing flat surfaces? |
| A. | Spraying water |
| B. | Placing wet gunny bags |
| C. | Applying curing compounds |
| D. | Stagnating water |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
A finishing coat with ________ ratio is provided in Punjab terrace roofs. |
| A. | 1:4 |
| B. | 1:2 |
| C. | 4:1 |
| D. | 2:1 |
| Answer» D. 2:1 | |
| 15. |
Which of the below roof types can be used for a span of 4.5 m? |
| A. | Couple close roof |
| B. | Lean-to-roof |
| C. | Couple roof |
| D. | Collar beam roof |
| Answer» B. Lean-to-roof | |
| 16. |
A gable roof slopes in ________ direction. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 17. |
How many layers of flat tiles are placed in Madras terrace roofs? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 0 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
Liquid roofing is the process of: |
| A. | Water proofing roofs |
| B. | Painting roofs |
| C. | Using glass for roofing |
| D. | Curving R.C.C. roofs |
| Answer» B. Painting roofs | |
| 19. |
Straw thatch roof may last for 50-60 years. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 20. |
The CGI sheets produced today, have the pitch of: |
| A. | 1 inch |
| B. | 3 inches |
| C. | 5 inches |
| D. | 7 inches |
| Answer» C. 5 inches | |
| 21. |
________ coating is applied on a metal roof to improve heat - reflective properties. |
| A. | Paint |
| B. | Oil |
| C. | Ceramic |
| D. | Zinc |
| Answer» D. Zinc | |
| 22. |
What does 10 WT 13 mean? |
| A. | Size of window opening 10x13cm |
| B. | Size of window opening 100x130mm |
| C. | Size of window opening 10x13mm |
| D. | Size of window opening 1000x1300mm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
A bay window is a multi-panel window, which: |
| A. | Is provided at corners |
| B. | Runs parallel to the wall |
| C. | Embeds inside wall |
| D. | Projects outside wall |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
__________ is a decoration that looks like a door. |
| A. | Pseudo door |
| B. | Flush door |
| C. | False door |
| D. | Composite door |
| Answer» D. Composite door | |
| 25. |
In a ventilator, top edge of shutter opens, |
| A. | Outside |
| B. | Inside |
| C. | Sideways |
| D. | Does not open |
| Answer» C. Sideways | |
| 26. |
A roof lantern is also called: |
| A. | Skylight |
| B. | Cupola |
| C. | Celestory |
| D. | Oriel |
| Answer» C. Celestory | |
| 27. |
A slump of 50-100mm can be used for: |
| A. | Mass concreting |
| B. | Strip footing |
| C. | Trench fill |
| D. | Beams |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
How many hoppers are there in compaction factor test? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» D. 3 | |
| 29. |
Concrete is filled in how many layers in slump cone in slump test. |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
If cylinder specimen is used to test compressive strength, equivalent cubes strength can be found using: |
| A. | 3/4th strength of cylinder |
| B. | 5/4th strength of cylinder |
| C. | 5/6th strength of cylinder |
| D. | 1/4th strength of cylinder |
| Answer» C. 5/6th strength of cylinder | |
| 31. |
Modulus of rupture is calculated using the formula: |
| A. | f=PL/bd2 |
| B. | f=PL3/3EI |
| C. | f=I/6bd2 |
| D. | f=Pb/Ld2 |
| Answer» B. f=PL3/3EI | |
| 32. |
Workability reduces with time. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 33. |
M15 concrete is used for: |
| A. | Dams |
| B. | Foundation |
| C. | R.C.C |
| D. | Mass concreting works |
| Answer» C. R.C.C | |
| 34. |
Bleeding is good to an extent if it occurs when concrete is: |
| A. | Transported |
| B. | Mixed |
| C. | Plastic |
| D. | Placed |
| Answer» D. Placed | |
| 35. |
Skylight is a type of window. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 36. |
In design of R.C.C. structures, the tensile strength of concrete is taken as: |
| A. | 5N/mm2 |
| B. | 2N/mm2 |
| C. | 0.3N/mm2 |
| D. | 0N/mm2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
How many types of parapets are there? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 38. |
Building finishes are not considered as components of a building. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 39. |
The outer projection on the tread of a stair is: |
| A. | Going |
| B. | Outcrop |
| C. | Bulge |
| D. | Nosing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
Triangulated structure is used for: |
| A. | Wall |
| B. | Bridges |
| C. | Arch |
| D. | High rise buildings |
| Answer» C. Arch | |
| 41. |
___________ structure is a space truss geometry inspired. |
| A. | Quadric |
| B. | Quadron |
| C. | Quadror |
| D. | Quadrangle |
| Answer» D. Quadrangle | |
| 42. |
Shell structure does not have any: |
| A. | Bending moment |
| B. | Shear stress |
| C. | Tensile stress |
| D. | Compressive stress |
| Answer» B. Shear stress | |
| 43. |
The setting speed of mortar can be increased using: |
| A. | Lime |
| B. | Sulphur |
| C. | Pozzolana |
| D. | Gypsum |
| Answer» B. Sulphur | |
| 44. |
Which of the below mortar can settle under water? |
| A. | Hydrolytic |
| B. | Pozzolana |
| C. | Lime |
| D. | Flyash |
| Answer» C. Lime | |
| 45. |
Packing mortars are used to pack: |
| A. | Oil wells |
| B. | Retaining walls |
| C. | Bricks |
| D. | Cracks in masonry |
| Answer» B. Retaining walls | |
| 46. |
Which of the below is added to make mortar fire proof? |
| A. | Gypsum |
| B. | Asbestos cement |
| C. | Powdered glass |
| D. | Aluminous cement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
Which of the below is not a preliminary consideration for building a foundation? |
| A. | Bearing capacity of soil |
| B. | Ground water condition |
| C. | Settlement control |
| D. | Soil organisms |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
Machine foundation is subjected to: |
| A. | Static loads |
| B. | Wind loads |
| C. | Static and dynamic loads |
| D. | Dynamic loads |
| Answer» D. Dynamic loads | |
| 49. |
Pier foundation is also called: |
| A. | Caisson |
| B. | Box |
| C. | Bridge |
| D. | Girder |
| Answer» B. Box | |
| 50. |
Which of the below is not a plaster finish? |
| A. | Rough-cast |
| B. | Pebble dash |
| C. | Sand faced |
| D. | Wooden |
| Answer» E. | |