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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.
| 201. |
The projections of head or sill of a door or window frame are$? |
| A. | Transoms |
| B. | Horns |
| C. | Stops |
| D. | Chocks |
| Answer» C. Stops | |
| 202. |
The raft slab is projected beyond the outer walls of the structure by$? |
| A. | 5 to 10 cm |
| B. | 15 to 20 cm |
| C. | 25 to 30 cm |
| D. | 30 to 45 cm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 203. |
The vertical sides of a door and window openings provided in a wall, are known as$? |
| A. | Verticals |
| B. | Reveals |
| C. | Jambs |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 204. |
The line of intersection of two surfaces of a sloping roof forming an internal angle less than 180°, is known as$? |
| A. | Ridge |
| B. | Hip |
| C. | Valley |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 205. |
The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by$? |
| A. | Compacting the soil |
| B. | Draining the soil |
| C. | Increasing the depth of foundation |
| D. | Grouting |
| Answer» C. Increasing the depth of foundation | |
| 206. |
The sill of a common wooden partition is? |
| A. | Vertical wooden member on either end |
| B. | Lower horizontal wooden member |
| C. | Upper horizontal wooden member |
| D. | Intermediate horizontal wooden member |
| Answer» C. Upper horizontal wooden member | |
| 207. |
The projections of head or sill of a door or window frame are? |
| A. | Transoms |
| B. | Horns |
| C. | Stops |
| D. | Chocks |
| Answer» C. Stops | |
| 208. |
The line of intersection of two surfaces of a sloping roof forming an internal angle less than 180°, is known as? |
| A. | Ridge |
| B. | Hip |
| C. | Valley |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 209. |
The raft slab is projected beyond the outer walls of the structure by? |
| A. | 5 to 10 cm |
| B. | 15 to 20 cm |
| C. | 25 to 30 cm |
| D. | 30 to 45 cm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 210. |
The vertical sides of a door and window openings provided in a wall, are known as? |
| A. | Verticals |
| B. | Reveals |
| C. | Jambs |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 211. |
The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by? |
| A. | Compacting the soil |
| B. | Draining the soil |
| C. | Increasing the depth of foundation |
| D. | Grouting |
| Answer» C. Increasing the depth of foundation | |
| 212. |
The line of intersection of the surfaces of a sloping roof forming an external angle exceeding 180°, is$ |
| A. | Ridge |
| B. | Hip |
| C. | Valley |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Valley | |
| 213. |
For each storey (or, story) of a building, the depth of exploration should be |
| A. | 1 meter |
| B. | 2 meters |
| C. | 3 meters |
| D. | 4 meters |
| Answer» D. 4 meters | |
| 214. |
In the method of tube boring of soil investigation, the following is essential: |
| A. | A tube of about 2 meters length and 20 cm diameter with a cutting edge |
| B. | A flap valve at the bottom of tube is provided to extract the soil sample |
| C. | The tube is raised and lowered by 4 thick rope moving over a pulley suspended on a tripod stand |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 215. |
A concrete structure is set on fire and the temperature raises to 1000°C. The strength of concrete as compared to original strength reduces to$ |
| A. | 10 % |
| B. | 15 % |
| C. | 20 % |
| D. | 25 % |
| Answer» D. 25 % | |
| 216. |
For providing a raft foundation, the following activities are involved1.Ramming the foundation bed2.Excavation of the soil upto required depth3.Laying the reinforcement over the foundation bed4.Curing the cement concrete placed over reinforcement5.Pouring the cement concrete over the reinforcementThe correct sequence is |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| B. | 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| C. | 2, 1, 3, 5, 4 |
| D. | 3, 2, 5, 1, 4 |
| Answer» D. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4 | |
| 217. |
Bearing capacity of soils cannot be improved by |
| A. | Draining sub-soil water |
| B. | Ramming crushed stone in soil |
| C. | Driving sand piles |
| D. | Watering surface of soil |
| Answer» E. | |
| 218. |
The maximum total settlement for raft foundation on clayey soils should be limited to |
| A. | 25 mm |
| B. | 25 to 40 mm |
| C. | 40 to 65 mm |
| D. | 65 to 100 mm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 219. |
Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of |
| A. | 2.5 m |
| B. | 3.5 m |
| C. | 4.5 m |
| D. | 5.5 m |
| Answer» D. 5.5 m | |
| 220. |
The horizontal timber piece provided at the apex of a roof truss which supports the common rafter is called |
| A. | Ridge board |
| B. | Hip rafter |
| C. | Eaves board |
| D. | Valley rafter |
| Answer» B. Hip rafter | |
| 221. |
The number of steps in a flight generally should not be less than |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | No limit |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
| 222. |
Engineering news formula for obtaining safe bearing capacity of pile for drop hammer, is, |
| A. | Q = Wh/6 (S + 2.5) |
| B. | Q = Wh/2.5 (S + 6) |
| C. | Q = (W √ó 6)/h (S + 2.5) |
| D. | Q = (W √ó 2.5)/6 (S + h) |
| Answer» B. Q = Wh/2.5 (S + 6) | |
| 223. |
The rock formed from the solidification of molten matter (magma) is called: |
| A. | Sedimentary rock |
| B. | Metamorphic rock |
| C. | Igneous rock |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 224. |
The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbors is |
| A. | Hardness test |
| B. | Workability test |
| C. | Weight test |
| D. | Toughness test |
| Answer» D. Toughness test | |
| 225. |
To construct a 10 cm thick partition wall, you will prefer |
| A. | English bond |
| B. | Flemish bond |
| C. | Header bond |
| D. | Stretcher bond |
| Answer» E. | |
| 226. |
The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs; is |
| A. | 25 to 50 mm |
| B. | 25 to 75 mm |
| C. | 30 to 125 mm |
| D. | 50 to 100 mm |
| Answer» D. 50 to 100 mm | |
| 227. |
Raft foundations are used for: |
| A. | Providing increased area of foundation over poor bearing capacity of soil |
| B. | Spanning over small soft or loose pockets |
| C. | Counter acting the hydrostatic effect |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 228. |
The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is |
| A. | Cork flooring |
| B. | Glass flooring |
| C. | Wooden flooring |
| D. | Linoleum flooring |
| Answer» B. Glass flooring | |
| 229. |
The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is |
| A. | Pitched and sloping roof |
| B. | Flat roof |
| C. | Shell roof |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Shell roof | |
| 230. |
The function of king post in a king post roof truss is |
| A. | To support the frame work of the roof |
| B. | To receive the ends of principal rafter |
| C. | To prevent the walls from spreading outward |
| D. | To prevent the tie beam from sagging at its centre |
| Answer» E. | |
| 231. |
Which of the following metal sheets is most effective in preventing dampness? |
| A. | Copper sheets |
| B. | Lead sheets |
| C. | Aluminium sheets |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 232. |
The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to |
| A. | 25 mm |
| B. | 40 mm |
| C. | 65 mm |
| D. | 100 mm |
| Answer» D. 100 mm | |
| 233. |
Ornamental moulded course placed on the top of a wall, is |
| A. | Cornice |
| B. | Coping |
| C. | Frieze |
| D. | Lintel |
| Answer» B. Coping | |
| 234. |
The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trusses is |
| A. | Mortise and tenon joint |
| B. | Oblique mortise and tenon joint |
| C. | Butt joint |
| D. | Mitred joint |
| Answer» C. Butt joint | |
| 235. |
The radial splits which are wider on the outside of the log and narrower towards the pith are known as |
| A. | Heart shakes |
| B. | Cupshakes |
| C. | Starshakes |
| D. | Rindgalls |
| Answer» D. Rindgalls | |
| 236. |
The position of a brick when laid on its side 9 cm √ó 9 cm with its frog in the vertical plane, is called# |
| A. | Brick on edge |
| B. | Brick on end |
| C. | Brick on bed |
| D. | Brick held vertically |
| Answer» C. Brick on bed | |
| 237. |
Sum of tread and rise must lie between |
| A. | 300 to 350 mm |
| B. | 400 to 450 mm |
| C. | 500 to 550 mm |
| D. | 600 to 650 mm |
| Answer» C. 500 to 550 mm | |
| 238. |
Single Flemish bond consists of |
| A. | Double Flemish bond facing and English bond backing in each course |
| B. | English bond facing and double Flemish bond backing in each course |
| C. | Stretcher bond facing and double Flemish bond backing in each course |
| D. | Double Flemish bond facing and header bond backing in each course |
| Answer» B. English bond facing and double Flemish bond backing in each course | |
| 239. |
Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for |
| A. | Coastal regions |
| B. | Plain regions |
| C. | Covering large areas |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Plain regions | |
| 240. |
Nogging of a common wooden partition is |
| A. | Upper horizontal wooden member |
| B. | Lower horizontal wooden member |
| C. | Intermediate horizontal wooden member |
| D. | Vertical wooden member |
| Answer» D. Vertical wooden member | |
| 241. |
The range of spread from the wall base to outer edge of a brick work foundation does not exceed |
| A. | 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical |
| B. | 2/3 horizontal to 1 vertical |
| C. | 1 horizontal to 1 vertical |
| D. | 2 horizontals to 1 vertical |
| Answer» D. 2 horizontals to 1 vertical | |
| 242. |
Negative skin friction |
| A. | Is a downward drag acting on a pile due to downward movement of the surrounding compressible soil relative to the pile |
| B. | Develops due to lowering of ground water |
| C. | Both (A) and (B) |
| D. | Neither (A) not (B) |
| Answer» D. Neither (A) not (B) | |