__Pick up the correct statement about silt soil from the following:__

The silt soil has particle size from 0.02 mm to 0.06 mm

In organic fine grained silt soil possesses no plasticity

The least plastic type normally consists of more or less equidimensional grains of quartz

__Pick up the correct statement from the following:__

Lime mortar with cement in the ratio of in 10 is cheaper and better for outside plaster

For very cold or very hot climate, a compact and closed plan should be provided

On the sea coast, an exposed and open house is generally preferred

Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes

Has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica

Possesses good water absorption capacity

_Stud(s) of a common wooden partition$?

Is the upper horizontal wooden member

Is the lower horizontal wooden member

Are the intermediate horizontal wooden members

_In a colar beam roof$?

There are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters

There is no horizontal tie beam

There is a horizontal tie at the feet of rafters only

There is a horizontal tie at almost the middle of rafters only

There are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters

_Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls$?

To drain off the water from the filling

To increase compaction of the earth retained

Queen closer may be placed$?

In stretcher course next to first brick

In header course next to first brick

In stretcher course next to first brick

Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes

Has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica

Possesses good water absorption capacity

The term string is used for$?

A vertical member between two treads

Outer projecting edge of a tread

A sloping member which supports the steps in a stair

A vertical member between two treads

For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil,$?

Reinforced concrete bed is provided

The function of cleats in a roof truss is$?

To prevent the purlins from tilting

The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by$?

Alternate wet and dry conditions

Pick up the correct specification of one-room quarters generally adopted from the following:$?

The size of room is either 3.5 m ‚àö√≥ 3 m or 4.2 m ‚àö√≥ 2.5 m

The front verandah is kept 2 m wide

Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following:$?

The operation theater unit to be detached as it requires sterilized zone but near the ward for the patients and doctor

The mortuary should be detached from the main circulation with a post-mortem room

Casualty unit should be provided a separate entrance

242 + Mcqs in Building Construction in Civil Engineering Page 4 McqOptions

151.	_ The skirting/dado in a bath roof should be upto$?
A.	Ceiling
B.	15 cm above floor level
C.	200 cm
D.	Level of the tap
Answer» D. Level of the tap

Discussion

152.	_ The process of working a flat for the finishing coat, is known$?
A.	Dubbing out
B.	Floating
C.	Knitting
D.	Blistering
Answer» C. Knitting

Discussion

153.	_ Arches in the form of masonry arcs struck from more than four centres, are called$?
A.	Two curved arches
B.	Gothic arches
C.	Ogee arches
D.	Drop gothic arches
Answer» D. Drop gothic arches

Discussion

154.	_ The under surface of an arch, is called$?
A.	Soffit
B.	Intrados
C.	Haunch
D.	Back
Answer» B. Intrados

Discussion

155.	_ The highest line of sloping roof, where two opposite slopes meet, is known as$?
A.	Rafter
B.	Ridge
C.	Crown
D.	Eave
Answer» C. Crown

Discussion

156.	_ The local swelling of a finished plaster, is termed$?
A.	Cracking
B.	Dubbing
C.	Blistering
D.	Hacking
Answer» D. Hacking

Discussion

157.	_ The nominal thickness of an expansion joint in brick walls, is kept more than$?
A.	5 mm
B.	10 mm
C.	15 mm
D.	20 mm
Answer» E.

Discussion

158.	__Pick up the correct statement about silt soil from the following:__
A.	The silt soil has particle size from 0.02 mm to 0.06 mm
B.	In organic fine grained silt soil possesses no plasticity
C.	The least plastic type normally consists of more or less equidimensional grains of quartz
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

159.	__Pick up the correct statement from the following:__
A.	Lime mortar with cement in the ratio of in 10 is cheaper and better for outside plaster
B.	For very cold or very hot climate, a compact and closed plan should be provided
C.	On the sea coast, an exposed and open house is generally preferred
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

160.	__Slate__
A.	Is a metamorphic rock
B.	Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes
C.	Has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica
D.	Possesses good water absorption capacity
Answer» B. Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes

Discussion

161.	_Stud(s) of a common wooden partition$?
A.	Are vertical wooden members
B.	Is the upper horizontal wooden member
C.	Is the lower horizontal wooden member
D.	Are the intermediate horizontal wooden members
Answer» B. Is the upper horizontal wooden member

Discussion

162.	_In a colar beam roof$?
A.	There is no horizontal tie beam
B.	There is a horizontal tie at the feet of rafters only
C.	There is a horizontal tie at almost the middle of rafters only
D.	There are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters
Answer» D. There are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters

Discussion

163.	_The triangular portion between any two adjacent arches and the tangent to their crowns, is$?
A.	Haunch
B.	Spandril
C.	Soffit
D.	Rise
Answer» C. Soffit

Discussion

164.	_Cavity wall is generally provided for$?
A.	Heat insulation
B.	Sound insulation
C.	Prevention of dampness
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

165.	_The type of arch used for high class buildings where appearance is of prime importance, is known as$?
A.	Ashlar arch
B.	Rubble arch
C.	Gauged brick arch
D.	Axed brick arch
Answer» B. Rubble arch

Discussion

166.	_The angle between skew back of a flat arch and the horizontal, is kept approximately equal to$?
A.	0¬¨‚àû
B.	30¬¨‚àû
C.	60¬¨‚àû
D.	90¬¨‚àû
Answer» D. 90¬¨‚àû

Discussion

167.	_The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as$?
A.	Friction pile
B.	Sheet pile
C.	Batter pile
D.	Anchor pile
Answer» D. Anchor pile

Discussion

168.	_Raft foundation are generally preferred to when the area required for individual footing, is more than$?
A.	25% to total area
B.	30% of total area
C.	40% to total area
D.	50% of total area
Answer» E.

Discussion

169.	_Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls$?
A.	To drain off the water from the filling
B.	To ventilate the stone masonry
C.	To add architectural beauty
D.	To increase compaction of the earth retained
Answer» B. To ventilate the stone masonry

Discussion

170.	The piece of a brick cut with its one corner equivalent to half the length and half the width of a full brick, is known as$?
A.	Queen closer
B.	Bevelled closer
C.	King closer
D.	Half king closer
Answer» D. Half king closer

Discussion

171.	The X-ray rooms are plastered with$?
A.	Plaster of Paris
B.	Barium plaster
C.	Martin's cement
D.	Keen's cement
Answer» C. Martin's cement

Discussion

172.	The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is$?
A.	Chamfered ashlar masonry
B.	Ashlar facing masonry
C.	Random coursed ashlar masonry
D.	Coursed ashlar masonry
Answer» E.

Discussion

173.	Queen closer may be placed$?
A.	In header course
B.	In stretcher course
C.	In header course next to first brick
D.	In stretcher course next to first brick
Answer» D. In stretcher course next to first brick

Discussion

174.	Slate$?
A.	Is a metamorphic rock
B.	Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes
C.	Has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica
D.	Possesses good water absorption capacity
Answer» B. Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes

Discussion

175.	Pile foundation is generally provided if soil is$?
A.	Compressible
B.	Water logged
C.	Made up
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

176.	A covering of concrete placed on the exposed top of an external wall, is known as$?
A.	Cornice
B.	Coping
C.	Frieze
D.	Lintel
Answer» C. Frieze

Discussion

177.	Vertical construction joints are provided where the shearing forces are minimum in the case of$?
A.	Slabs
B.	Beams
C.	Girders
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

178.	The term string is used for$?
A.	The underside of a stair
B.	Outer projecting edge of a tread
C.	A sloping member which supports the steps in a stair
D.	A vertical member between two treads
Answer» D. A vertical member between two treads

Discussion

179.	For the construction of flyovers in sandy soils, the type of foundation provided, is$?
A.	Strap footing
B.	Raft footing
C.	Combined footing
D.	Pier footing
Answer» E.

Discussion

180.	The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is$?
A.	Granite
B.	Chalk
C.	Slate
D.	Sand stone
Answer» B. Chalk

Discussion

181.	An ordinary concrete may be made water proof by adding$?
A.	Pudlo
B.	Impermo
C.	Snowcem
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

182.	A projecting piece usually provided to support a truss, is$?
A.	Cornice
B.	Coping
C.	Frieze
D.	Lintel
Answer» D. Lintel

Discussion

183.	The minimum distance between the centers of bulb of diameter du, of a multi under reamed piles, is$?
A.	1.35 du
B.	1.25 du
C.	1.5 du
D.	1.75 du
Answer» D. 1.75 du

Discussion

184.	The vertical faces of a door opening which support frame of the door, are$?
A.	Jambs
B.	Posts
C.	Reveals
D.	Styles
Answer» B. Posts

Discussion

185.	For heavy embankments and dams, of height h, the depth of exploration of soil should not be less than$?
A.	h/4
B.	1/2 h
C.	h
D.	2 h
Answer» E.

Discussion

186.	The bearing capacity of piles is determined by$?
A.	Dynamic formula
B.	Static formula
C.	Pile load tests
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

187.	The pile which is provided with a bulb filled with concrete at its lower end, is known as$?
A.	Simplex pile
B.	Mac-Arthur pile
C.	Raymond pile
D.	Franki pile
Answer» C. Raymond pile

Discussion

188.	The piece of a brick cut along the centre of width in such a way that its length is equal to that of full brick, is called$?
A.	Half brick
B.	Queen closer
C.	King closer
D.	Bevelled closer
Answer» C. King closer

Discussion

189.	The bond in which headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses and every stretcher course is started with a three fourth brick bat, is known as$?
A.	English cross bond
B.	Dutch bond
C.	Monk bond
D.	Rat-trap bond
Answer» C. Monk bond

Discussion

190.	The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is$?
A.	Raft foundation
B.	Grillage foundation
C.	Well foundation
D.	Isolated footing
Answer» C. Well foundation

Discussion

191.	In places where the soil is soft and has small resistance to the flow of concrete, which one of the following types of piles, is used$?
A.	Vibro pile
B.	Pressure pile
C.	Franki pile
D.	Pedestal pile
Answer» B. Pressure pile

Discussion

192.	For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil,$?
A.	Lean concrete bed is provided
B.	Thick concrete bed is provided
C.	Reinforced concrete bed is provided
D.	Both (A) and (C) of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

193.	The bearing capacity of granite is generally$?
A.	5 to 10 kg/cm¬¨‚â§
B.	15 to 20 kg/cm¬¨‚â§
C.	30 to 35 kg/cm¬¨‚â§
D.	40 to 45 kg/cm¬¨‚â§
Answer» D. 40 to 45 kg/cm¬¨‚â§

Discussion

194.	The function of cleats in a roof truss is$?
A.	To support the common rafter
B.	To support purlins
C.	To prevent the purlins from tilting
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

Discussion

195.	The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by$?
A.	Lack of ventilation
B.	Alternate wet and dry conditions
C.	Complete submergence in water
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Alternate wet and dry conditions

Discussion

196.	Minimum width of landing should be$?
A.	Equal to width of stairs
B.	Half the width of stairs
C.	Twice the width of stairs
D.	One fourth the width of stairs
Answer» B. Half the width of stairs

Discussion

197.	The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept$?
A.	5 cm
B.	10 cm
C.	15 cm
D.	20 cm
Answer» C. 15 cm

Discussion

198.	Pick up the correct specification of one-room quarters generally adopted from the following:$?
A.	Six quarters in a row
B.	The size of room is either 3.5 m ‚àö√≥ 3 m or 4.2 m ‚àö√≥ 2.5 m
C.	The front verandah is kept 2 m wide
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

199.	Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following:$?
A.	The operation theater unit to be detached as it requires sterilized zone but near the ward for the patients and doctor
B.	The mortuary should be detached from the main circulation with a post-mortem room
C.	Casualty unit should be provided a separate entrance
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

200.	Pick up the commonly adopted geophysical method in civil engineering from the following:$?
A.	The seismic method
B.	Electrical resistivity method
C.	Gravitational method
D.	Both (A) and (B) of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

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_ The skirting/dado in a bath roof should be upto$?

_ The process of working a flat for the finishing coat, is known$?

_ Arches in the form of masonry arcs struck from more than four centres, are called$?

_ The under surface of an arch, is called$?

_ The highest line of sloping roof, where two opposite slopes meet, is known as$?

_ The local swelling of a finished plaster, is termed$?

_ The nominal thickness of an expansion joint in brick walls, is kept more than$?

__Pick up the correct statement about silt soil from the following:__

__Pick up the correct statement from the following:__

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_Stud(s) of a common wooden partition$?

_In a colar beam roof$?

_The triangular portion between any two adjacent arches and the tangent to their crowns, is$?

_Cavity wall is generally provided for$?

_The type of arch used for high class buildings where appearance is of prime importance, is known as$?

_The angle between skew back of a flat arch and the horizontal, is kept approximately equal to$?

_The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as$?

_Raft foundation are generally preferred to when the area required for individual footing, is more than$?

_Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls$?

The piece of a brick cut with its one corner equivalent to half the length and half the width of a full brick, is known as$?

The X-ray rooms are plastered with$?

The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is$?

Queen closer may be placed$?

Slate$?

Pile foundation is generally provided if soil is$?

A covering of concrete placed on the exposed top of an external wall, is known as$?

Vertical construction joints are provided where the shearing forces are minimum in the case of$?

The term string is used for$?

For the construction of flyovers in sandy soils, the type of foundation provided, is$?

The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is$?

An ordinary concrete may be made water proof by adding$?

A projecting piece usually provided to support a truss, is$?

The minimum distance between the centers of bulb of diameter du, of a multi under reamed piles, is$?

The vertical faces of a door opening which support frame of the door, are$?

For heavy embankments and dams, of height h, the depth of exploration of soil should not be less than$?

The bearing capacity of piles is determined by$?

The pile which is provided with a bulb filled with concrete at its lower end, is known as$?

The piece of a brick cut along the centre of width in such a way that its length is equal to that of full brick, is called$?

The bond in which headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses and every stretcher course is started with a three fourth brick bat, is known as$?

The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is$?

In places where the soil is soft and has small resistance to the flow of concrete, which one of the following types of piles, is used$?

For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil,$?

The bearing capacity of granite is generally$?

The function of cleats in a roof truss is$?

The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by$?

Minimum width of landing should be$?

The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept$?

Pick up the correct specification of one-room quarters generally adopted from the following:$?

Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following:$?

Pick up the commonly adopted geophysical method in civil engineering from the following:$?

Pick up the correct statement about silt soil from the following:

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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