Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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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.