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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.
| 51. |
Mud plastering does not require curing. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 52. |
Wood surface requires _________ coats of plastering. |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» C. 1 | |
| 53. |
In a lime-cement plaster, ratio 1:1:6 corresponds to: |
| A. | Lime:cement:sand |
| B. | Cement:Lime:sand |
| C. | Lime:sand:gravel |
| D. | Cement:sand:gravel |
| Answer» C. Lime:sand:gravel | |
| 54. |
Which of the below is not an example of a base? |
| A. | White lead |
| B. | Cobalt |
| C. | Zinc oxide |
| D. | Red lead |
| Answer» C. Zinc oxide | |
| 55. |
Which paint contains polystyrene as a base? |
| A. | Synthetic rubber |
| B. | Enamel |
| C. | Aluminium |
| D. | Emulsion |
| Answer» E. | |
| 56. |
Saponification is a defect on the painted surface and it is identified by the appearance of: |
| A. | Wrinkles |
| B. | Dull patches |
| C. | Bubbles |
| D. | Soapy patches |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57. |
Which defect occurs if a paint is applied excessively thick? |
| A. | Grinning |
| B. | Running |
| C. | Wrinkling |
| D. | Flaking |
| Answer» D. Flaking | |
| 58. |
Wooden flooring: |
| A. | Resists water |
| B. | Does not fade |
| C. | Non-elastic nature |
| D. | Economic |
| Answer» C. Non-elastic nature | |
| 59. |
Cement concrete floor is laid in a ratio of: |
| A. | 1:8:16 |
| B. | 1:1:2 |
| C. | 1:2:4 |
| D. | 1:1.5:3 |
| Answer» D. 1:1.5:3 | |
| 60. |
Terrazo flooring comprises of: |
| A. | Chips, powder, concrete |
| B. | Chips, concrete |
| C. | Chips, cement |
| D. | Chips, powder, cement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 61. |
__________ stairs are a variation of L shaped stairs. |
| A. | Winder |
| B. | Spiral |
| C. | Half turn |
| D. | Switch back |
| Answer» B. Spiral | |
| 62. |
After how many stairs is a landing provided in public, residential places? |
| A. | 18 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 16 |
| Answer» D. 16 | |
| 63. |
In plastering, the 1st coat is called ___________ and its thickness should be _______ mm. |
| A. | Undercoat, 6-9 |
| B. | Floating coat, 6-9 |
| C. | Floating coat, 10-15 |
| D. | Undercoat, 10-15 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64. |
How many types of stone stairs are used? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 65. |
The decorative cap to the top of a newel post is called: |
| A. | Finial |
| B. | Fillet |
| C. | Easing |
| D. | Apron |
| Answer» B. Fillet | |
| 66. |
PVC flooring gives _______ finish. |
| A. | Matt |
| B. | Laminated |
| C. | Satin |
| D. | Natural |
| Answer» B. Laminated | |
| 67. |
In suspended concrete floors, _________ beams are used. |
| A. | T shaped |
| B. | Inverted L shaped |
| C. | Inverted T shaped |
| D. | I shaped |
| Answer» D. I shaped | |
| 68. |
Horizontal structural members placed at right angles to bridging joists are: |
| A. | Binders |
| B. | Girders |
| C. | Screed |
| D. | Topping |
| Answer» B. Girders | |
| 69. |
While calculating the handling capacity of lift, the weight of a person is taken as 65kg. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 70. |
The chemical heptachlor in anti-termite proofing has concentration by weight of: |
| A. | 0.005 |
| B. | 0.001 |
| C. | 0.003 |
| D. | 0.002 |
| Answer» B. 0.001 | |
| 71. |
Low cost housing in Kerala was first developed by: |
| A. | Lawrence Becker |
| B. | Larry Baker |
| C. | Laurence Becker |
| D. | Laurie Baker |
| Answer» E. | |
| 72. |
R.C.C. can be classified into: |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 3 | |
| 73. |
Which of the below is not a property of ferro cement? |
| A. | Impervious nature |
| B. | Capacity to resist shock |
| C. | No need of formwork |
| D. | Strength per unit mass is low |
| Answer» E. | |
| 74. |
In a PSC, the tensioning system may be classified into: |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
| 75. |
In which beam tension capacity of steel is greater than combined compression capacity of steel and concrete? |
| A. | Over-reinforced |
| B. | Under-reinforced |
| C. | Singly reinforced |
| D. | Doubly reinforced |
| Answer» B. Under-reinforced | |
| 76. |
Which of the below ratio is used for R.C.C. roofing? |
| A. | 1:1:2 |
| B. | 1.5:1:3 |
| C. | 1:2:4 |
| D. | 1:1.5:3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 77. |
The upper floors are floating floors. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 78. |
For natural and cost-effective ventilation, ________ can be used. |
| A. | Hollow bricks |
| B. | Wall openings |
| C. | Skylight |
| D. | Brick jali |
| Answer» E. | |
| 79. |
For sloping roofs, ferro cement roofing units can be used. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 80. |
By using filler slab technique: |
| A. | 20% saving of concrete is there |
| B. | Aesthetic ceiling is obtained |
| C. | Less thermal comfort is there |
| D. | Load on foundation increases |
| Answer» C. Less thermal comfort is there | |
| 81. |
Economy can be achieved in doors, windows, ventilator by: |
| A. | No frame |
| B. | Less width |
| C. | Steel frames |
| D. | Less height |
| Answer» D. Less height | |
| 82. |
*$_You are asked to design and supervise a truss for a factory to have spans 6 m to 9 m. The type of the truss you will use, is? |
| A. | Mansard truss |
| B. | Queen post truss |
| C. | King post truss |
| D. | Collar truss |
| Answer» D. Collar truss | |
| 83. |
*$_Dutch bond is a modification of? |
| A. | English bond |
| B. | Stretcher bond |
| C. | Header bond |
| D. | Single Flemish bond |
| Answer» B. Stretcher bond | |
| 84. |
*$_Which one of the following activities is not correct as applicable to brick corbels? |
| A. | The maximum projection of the corbel should not be more than the thickness of the wall |
| B. | The maximum projection of each corbel course should be limited to a quarter brick at a time |
| C. | The discontinuous corbels are used to carry heavy concentrated loads |
| D. | Stretcher bond is generally used for the construction of brick corbel |
| Answer» E. | |
| 85. |
*$_Exposed portions of vertical surface at right angles to the door or window frame, are known as? |
| A. | Jambs |
| B. | Lintels |
| C. | Reveals |
| D. | Soffits |
| Answer» D. Soffits | |
| 86. |
*$_If the depth of an excavation is 20 meters, number of single stage well points to be installed at various levels, is? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 2 |
| Answer» D. 2 | |
| 87. |
*/*_The depth of excavation of foundations, is generally measured with a? |
| A. | Ranging rod |
| B. | Steel tape |
| C. | Levelling staff |
| D. | Boning rod |
| Answer» E. | |
| 88. |
*/*_The maximum permissible deflection of a timber beam supporting a roof, is? |
| A. | L/100 |
| B. | L/150 |
| C. | L/260 |
| D. | L/360 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 89. |
*/*_Which one of the following factors is considered for the orientation of buildings?? |
| A. | The direction of the prevailing winds in the area |
| B. | The exposure of the walls and roof of the buildings to the rays of sun |
| C. | The extent up to which the sunrays penetrate with the verandah |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 90. |
*/*_The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the inner curve of an arch is known as? |
| A. | Intrados |
| B. | Rise |
| C. | Spandril |
| D. | Extrados |
| Answer» C. Spandril | |
| 91. |
*/*_The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is? |
| A. | H-pile |
| B. | Pipe pile |
| C. | Screw pile |
| D. | Disc pile |
| Answer» D. Disc pile | |
| 92. |
*/*_The construction joints in buildings are provided after? |
| A. | 10 m |
| B. | 15 m |
| C. | 20 m |
| D. | 40 m |
| Answer» E. | |
| 93. |
*/*_The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called? |
| A. | Round steps |
| B. | Angular steps |
| C. | Winders |
| D. | Radial steps |
| Answer» D. Radial steps | |
| 94. |
*/*_The width of the hollow space between two walls of a cavity wall should not exceed? |
| A. | 5 cm |
| B. | 7.5 cm |
| C. | 10 cm |
| D. | 15 cm |
| Answer» D. 15 cm | |
| 95. |
*/*_Assertion A : Shishum is used for decorative woodwork.Reason R : Shishum can be polished to an excellent finish.Select your answer according to the coding system given below:? |
| A. | Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A | |
| 96. |
*/*_Crown is located at? |
| A. | Highest point on the extrados of the arch |
| B. | Highest point on the intrados of the arch |
| C. | Skew-back of the arch |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Highest point on the intrados of the arch | |
| 97. |
*/*_The exterior angle between outer faces of a wall, is known as? |
| A. | Turn |
| B. | Junction |
| C. | Quion |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 98. |
*/*_The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called? |
| A. | Reverberation |
| B. | Echo |
| C. | Intensity of sound |
| D. | Interference |
| Answer» B. Echo | |
| 99. |
*/*_Dado is usually provided in? |
| A. | Dining halls |
| B. | Bath rooms |
| C. | Living rooms |
| D. | Verandah (belcony) |
| Answer» C. Living rooms | |
| 100. |
*/*_The lintels are preferred to arches because? |
| A. | Arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc. |
| B. | Arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust |
| C. | Arches are difficult in construction |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |