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This section includes 164 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Surveying knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
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 | |
| 2. |
The wedge shaped bricks forming an arch ring, are called |
| A. | Soffits |
| B. | Voussoirs |
| C. | Haunches |
| D. | Spandrils |
| Answer» C. Haunches | |
| 3. |
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 | |
| 4. |
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 | |
| 5. |
The position of a brick when laid on its side 9 cm × 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 | |
| 6. |
In verandah (corridor) floors outward slope is |
| A. | 1 in 40 |
| B. | 1 in 50 |
| C. | 1 in 60 |
| D. | 1 in 70 |
| Answer» D. 1 in 70 | |
| 7. |
The ceiling height of a building is |
| A. | Between ceiling and ground level |
| B. | Between ceiling and floor level |
| C. | Upto roof above ground level |
| D. | Upto ceiling from the ground level |
| Answer» C. Upto roof above ground level | |
| 8. |
The Auger boring method is not suitable for |
| A. | Very hard soil |
| B. | Cemented soil |
| C. | Vary soft soil |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
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 | |
| 10. |
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 | |
| 11. |
Stability of an existing structure may be disturbed by |
| A. | Rising of water table |
| B. | Vibrations caused by traffic movements |
| C. | Mining in the neighborhood |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
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 | |
| 13. |
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. | |
| 14. |
Dado is usually provided in |
| A. | Dining halls |
| B. | Bath rooms |
| C. | Living rooms |
| D. | Verandah (belcony) |
| Answer» C. Living rooms | |
| 15. |
In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to |
| A. | Increase the depth of foundation |
| B. | Drain the soil |
| C. | Compact the soil |
| D. | Replace the poor soil |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
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 | |
| 17. |
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. | |
| 18. |
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 | |
| 19. |
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. | |
| 20. |
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 | |
| 21. |
The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to |
| A. | Dead loads |
| B. | Live loads |
| C. | Wind loads |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is |
| A. | Granite |
| B. | Chalk |
| C. | Slate |
| D. | Sand stone |
| Answer» B. Chalk | |
| 23. |
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 | |
| 24. |
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 | |
| 25. |
For a rectangular foundation of width b, eccentricity of load should not exceed |
| A. | b/2 |
| B. | b/3 |
| C. | b/4 |
| D. | b/6 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
The bearing capacity of piles is determined by |
| A. | Dynamic formula |
| B. | Static formula |
| C. | Pile load tests |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
To obtain good bonding in brick masonry |
| A. | First class bricks are used |
| B. | Vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line |
| C. | Bats are used where necessary |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
In English garden wall bond |
| A. | One course of headers to three or five course of stretchers |
| B. | Queen closer in provided in each heading course |
| C. | The middle course of stretchers is started with a header to give proper vertical joints |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
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 % | |
| 30. |
The differential settlement in case of foundations on sandy soils should not exceed |
| A. | 25 mm |
| B. | 40 mm |
| C. | 65 mm |
| D. | 100 mm |
| Answer» B. 40 mm | |
| 31. |
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 | |
| 32. |
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 | |
| 33. |
Rotary drilling |
| A. | Is not suitable for deposits containing very coarse gravel |
| B. | Hinders the ground water observations and permeability test |
| C. | Is not economical for holes of less than 10 cm |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
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 | |
| 35. |
During percussion drilling |
| A. | Ground water observations are hindered due to entry of the slurry in the soil below the bottom of the hole |
| B. | Caving or mixing of strata are caused in soft soils or cohesion-less soils |
| C. | The soil to a considerable depth below the bottom of the hole gets disturbed |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
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 | |
| 37. |
The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known as |
| A. | Balusters |
| B. | Newel posts |
| C. | Balustrades |
| D. | Railings |
| Answer» C. Balustrades | |
| 38. |
An ordinary concrete may be made water proof by adding |
| A. | Pudlo |
| B. | Impermo |
| C. | Snowcem |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
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 | |
| 40. |
The dimensions of a half queen closer, are |
| A. | 9 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm |
| B. | 9 cm × 9 cm × 4.5 cm |
| C. | 9 cm × 4.5 cm × 9 cm |
| D. | 1.8 cm × 4.5 cm × 9 cm |
| Answer» D. 1.8 cm × 4.5 cm × 9 cm | |
| 41. |
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 | |
| 42. |
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 | |
| 43. |
Pile foundation is generally provided if soil is |
| A. | Compressible |
| B. | Water logged |
| C. | Made up |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
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. | |
| 45. |
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. | |
| 46. |
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. | |
| 47. |
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. | |
| 48. |
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 | |
| 49. |
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 | |
| 50. |
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. | |