Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 65 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

__________ is used to construct very thin, hard and strong surface.

A. .C.C.
B. SC
C. CC
D. erro-Cement
Answer» E.
2.

Which defect occurs if a paint is applied excessively thick?

A. Grinning
B. Running
C. Wrinkling
D. Flaking
Answer» D. Flaking
3.

Which paint contains polystyrene as a base?

A. Synthetic rubber
B. Enamel
C. Aluminium
D. Emulsion
Answer» E.
4.

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
5.

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.
6.

The component filler in paint does the function of:

A. Absorbing oxygen
B. Reducing cost
C. Consistency
D. Smooth Spreading
Answer» C. Consistency
7.

Which of the below is a pigment imparting brown colour?

A. Raw Sienna
B. Soot
C. Burnt Sienna
D. Ultramarine
Answer» D. Ultramarine
8.

The appearance of glossy patches on the painted surface is called:

A. Flashing
B. Blooming
C. Running
D. Blistering
Answer» B. Blooming
9.

_________ paint gets deteriorated when exposed to sun.

A. Asbestos
B. Bituminous
C. Oil
D. Aluminium
Answer» C. Oil
10.

A paint normally consists of _________ components.

A. 3
B. 5
C. 4
D. 6
Answer» E.
11.

_________ are cheaper varieties of paint.

A. Colour wash
B. Pointing
C. Distempers
D. Acrylics
Answer» D. Acrylics
12.

In a white wash, after how many hours is dissolved gum added to the solution?

A. 24 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 1 hour
Answer» B. 12 hours
13.

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.
14.

In a PSC, the tensioning system may be classified into:

A. 3
B. 2
C. 5
D. 4
Answer» C. 5
15.

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
16.

How many methods of ferro cementing are there?

A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. 6
Answer» B. 2
17.

PSC stands for:

A. Post-Stressed Concrete
B. Post-Strained Concrete
C. Pre-Stressed Concrete
D. Pre-strained Concrete
Answer» D. Pre-strained Concrete
18.

R.C.C. can be classified into:

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» B. 3
19.

For DPC at plinth level, which grade of concrete is used?

A. M10
B. M20
C. M25
D. M15
Answer» E.
20.

Which of the below is an example of semi rigid DPC material?

A. Plastic Sheeting
B. Cement Concrete
C. Asphalt
D. Stone
Answer» D. Stone
21.

DPC materials should ideally be flexible, where differential thermal movements occur.

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer» B. FALSE
22.

DPC materials can be classified into:

A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 5
Answer» B. 4
23.

At roof slab level over the DPC, __________ are provided.

A. Tiles
B. Concrete
C. P.C.C
D. Rubber Sheet
Answer» B. Concrete
24.

Dampness spreads upwards from the ground only.

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer» C.
25.

If the soil is dry, DPC for ground floor consists of the layer of:

A. Metal
B. Coarse Sand
C. Fine Sand
D. Concrete
Answer» C. Fine Sand
26.

DPM stands for:

A. Damp Proof Material
B. Damp Proof Mix
C. Damp Proof Member
D. Damp Proof Membrane
Answer» E.
27.

While calculating the handling capacity of lift, the weight of a person is taken as 65kg.

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer» C.
28.

A fire detector cannot detect:

A. Radiation
B. Heat
C. Light
D. Smoke
Answer» D. Smoke
29.

How many types of ventilation are there?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 5
Answer» B. 4
30.

The slope of a ramp should not be more than:

A. 1 in 35
B. 1 in 20
C. 1 in 15
D. 1 in 10
Answer» D. 1 in 10
31.

Which IS codes gives details about elevators?

A. IS 27752
B. IS 38665
C. IS 14665
D. IS 27855
Answer» D. IS 27855
32.

In a building, to provide ultimate comfort to occupants ________ can be used.

A. AC
B. HVAC
C. Ventilators
D. HAC
Answer» C. Ventilators
33.

Desiccants are chemicals that:

A. Remove humidity
B. Add humidity
C. Add moisture
D. Remove moisture
Answer» E.
34.

The chemical heptachlor in anti-termite proofing has concentration by weight of:

A. 0.50%
B. 0.10%
C. 0.30%
D. 0.20%
Answer» B. 0.10%
35.

In method 3 the restoration is done by addition of ____________

A. Metal sleeve jacket
B. Aluminium jacket
C. Steel jacket
D. Water proof jacket
Answer» B. Aluminium jacket
36.

In restoration of strength by adding external reinforced concrete the damages concrete is first repaired by applying ____________

A. Preload
B. Tensile load
C. Compressive load
D. Overload
Answer» B. Tensile load
37.

In case of damaged prestressed concrete I girders which are used for restoring strength?

A. Pretensioning
B. Post tensioning
C. Chemicals
D. Dies
Answer» C. Chemicals
38.

The corrosion of reinforcement due to extreme exposure is common for structure located in ____________

A. Dry conditions
B. Costal zones
C. Regional zones
D. Hot condition
Answer» C. Regional zones
39.

In some cases of repairs of girders damaged by collision, the damage is severe what is used?

A. Trusses and bars
B. Struts and pins
C. Links and dowels
D. Lace and anchores
Answer» D. Lace and anchores
40.

The crack propagation in the concrete girders can be arrested by using the principles of ____________

A. Pre tensioning
B. Post tensioning
C. Prestressing
D. Loading
Answer» C. Prestressing
41.

Bridge girders located in zones of very severe exposure conditions suffer ____________

A. Spalling
B. Bleeding
C. Winding
D. Spinning
Answer» B. Bleeding
42.

In many cases of heavily loaded girders, shear distress is observed near the ____________

A. Edges
B. Supports
C. Span
D. Length
Answer» C. Span
43.

The repair and rehabilitation of damaged or spalled concrete is done by removing the ____________

A. Loose concrete
B. Collapsing
C. Breakage
D. Bonding
Answer» B. Collapsing
44.

If the loss of prestress is excessive resulting in tensile cracks, which method should be used?

A. Preloading method
B. Hollow method
C. Transparent method
D. Layered method
Answer» B. Hollow method
45.

How many types of damages are present in classification of damage?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
46.

How many sealants are there used depending upon their suitability in a given situation?

A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. 1
Answer» B. 2
47.

In the case of dormant cracks wider than about 1m, it is more economical to use ____________

A. Epoxy resin
B. Grouting
C. Tensioning
D. Ranging
Answer» C. Tensioning
48.

In case of bridge greater than 10.7m in height and which cannot be inspected from beneath due to watery situation the instrument suited for inspection work is?

A. Electrical resistance meter
B. Strain gauges
C. Barins snooper vehicle
D. Rain guages
Answer» D. Rain guages
49.

The pachometer is used to locate the ____________

A. Steel reinforcement
B. Aluminium reinforcement
C. Tensile reinforcement
D. Surface reinforcement
Answer» B. Aluminium reinforcement
50.

One of the testing equipments used for inspection is?

A. Strain gauges
B. Measuring jar
C. Test tubes
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Measuring jar