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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 | |