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This section includes 336 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 251. |
For preparing porcelains, the clay should be$? |
| A. | Sufficiently pure |
| B. | Of high degree of tenacity |
| C. | Of good plasticity |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 252. |
The cracks caused by shrinkage of the exterior surface of the wood exposed to atmosphere, are called:$? |
| A. | Radial shakes |
| B. | Heart shakes |
| C. | Wind cracks |
| D. | Twisted fibres |
| Answer» D. Twisted fibres | |
| 253. |
The maximum quantity of calcium chloride used as an accelerator in cement in percentage by weight of cement is$? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 254. |
The main function of alumina in brick earth is$? |
| A. | To impart plasticity |
| B. | To make the brick durable |
| C. | To prevent shrinkage |
| D. | To make the brick impermeable |
| Answer» B. To make the brick durable | |
| 255. |
Which of the following is a mineral?$? |
| A. | Basalt |
| B. | Granite |
| C. | Quartz |
| D. | Syenite |
| Answer» D. Syenite | |
| 256. |
The size of mould for bricks, is generally kept$? |
| A. | A little large to specified size |
| B. | A little small to specified size |
| C. | Equal to specified size |
| D. | 10% larger than specified size |
| Answer» B. A little small to specified size | |
| 257. |
Water paint is a$? |
| A. | White wash |
| B. | Color wash |
| C. | Whiting |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 258. |
Bitumen may be dissolved in$? |
| A. | Carbondioxide |
| B. | Water |
| C. | Sodium chloride |
| D. | Carbon disulphide |
| Answer» E. | |
| 259. |
Commonly used thinner in$? |
| A. | Lacquer paints, is alcohol |
| B. | Cellulose paints is ethyl acetate |
| C. | Oil paints, is naphtha |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 260. |
The compound of Portland cement which contributes to the strength after two to three years is$? |
| A. | Tri-calcium silicate |
| B. | Di-calcium silicate |
| C. | Tri-calcium aluminate |
| D. | Tetra-calcium alumino ferrite |
| Answer» C. Tri-calcium aluminate | |
| 261. |
The most durable varnish is$? |
| A. | Water varnish |
| B. | Spirit varnish |
| C. | Turpentine varnish |
| D. | Oil varnish |
| Answer» E. | |
| 262. |
Linseed oil is used in paints as$? |
| A. | Thinner |
| B. | Vehicle |
| C. | Base |
| D. | Drier |
| Answer» C. Base | |
| 263. |
A good quality stone absorbs water less than$? |
| A. | 5 % |
| B. | 10 % |
| C. | 15 % |
| D. | 25 % |
| Answer» B. 10 % | |
| 264. |
Which of the following stresses is used for identifying the quality of structural steel?$? |
| A. | Ultimate stress |
| B. | Yield stress |
| C. | Proof stress |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Proof stress | |
| 265. |
Non acid-resistant asbestos is:$? |
| A. | Tremolite asbestos |
| B. | Chrysotile asbestos |
| C. | Amosite asbestos |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Amosite asbestos | |
| 266. |
The variety of pig iron used for the manufacture of steel by Bessemer process, is$? |
| A. | Bessemer pig |
| B. | Grey pig |
| C. | White forge pig |
| D. | Mottled pig |
| Answer» B. Grey pig | |
| 267. |
The most fire resistant paints are:$? |
| A. | Enamel paints |
| B. | Aluminium paints |
| C. | Asbestos paints |
| D. | Cement paints |
| Answer» D. Cement paints | |
| 268. |
The method of addition polymerization is used for obtaining:$? |
| A. | Polystyrene |
| B. | Polypropylene |
| C. | Polyvinylchloride |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 269. |
The term frog means$? |
| A. | An apparatus to lift the stone |
| B. | A depression on a face of brick |
| C. | Vertical joint in a brick work |
| D. | Soaking brick in water |
| Answer» C. Vertical joint in a brick work | |
| 270. |
The rocks having alumina or clay as their major constituents are known as$? |
| A. | Siliceous rocks |
| B. | Argillaceous rocks |
| C. | Calcareous rocks |
| D. | Sedimentary rocks |
| Answer» C. Calcareous rocks | |
| 271. |
Mastic asphalt is generally used for$? |
| A. | Damp proof course |
| B. | Water proof layer |
| C. | Partition walls |
| D. | Both (A) and (B) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 272. |
The most common admixture which is used to accelerate the initial set of concrete is$? |
| A. | Gypsum |
| B. | Calcium chloride |
| C. | Calcium carbonate |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Calcium carbonate | |
| 273. |
A good quality stone absorbs water less than? |
| A. | 5 % |
| B. | 10 % |
| C. | 15 % |
| D. | 25 % |
| Answer» B. 10 % | |
| 274. |
The most fire resistant paints are:? |
| A. | Enamel paints |
| B. | Aluminium paints |
| C. | Asbestos paints |
| D. | Cement paints |
| Answer» D. Cement paints | |
| 275. |
The variety of pig iron used for the manufacture of steel by Bessemer process, is? |
| A. | Bessemer pig |
| B. | Grey pig |
| C. | White forge pig |
| D. | Mottled pig |
| Answer» B. Grey pig | |
| 276. |
Non acid-resistant asbestos is:? |
| A. | Tremolite asbestos |
| B. | Chrysotile asbestos |
| C. | Amosite asbestos |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Amosite asbestos | |
| 277. |
Which of the following stresses is used for identifying the quality of structural steel?? |
| A. | Ultimate stress |
| B. | Yield stress |
| C. | Proof stress |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Proof stress | |
| 278. |
Which of the following is a mineral?? |
| A. | Basalt |
| B. | Granite |
| C. | Quartz |
| D. | Syenite |
| Answer» D. Syenite | |
| 279. |
The size of mould for bricks, is generally kept? |
| A. | A little large to specified size |
| B. | A little small to specified size |
| C. | Equal to specified size |
| D. | 10% larger than specified size |
| Answer» B. A little small to specified size | |
| 280. |
The maximum quantity of calcium chloride used as an accelerator in cement in percentage by weight of cement is? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 281. |
The main function of alumina in brick earth is? |
| A. | To impart plasticity |
| B. | To make the brick durable |
| C. | To prevent shrinkage |
| D. | To make the brick impermeable |
| Answer» B. To make the brick durable | |
| 282. |
For preparing porcelains, the clay should be? |
| A. | Sufficiently pure |
| B. | Of high degree of tenacity |
| C. | Of good plasticity |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 283. |
The cracks caused by shrinkage of the exterior surface of the wood exposed to atmosphere, are called:? |
| A. | Radial shakes |
| B. | Heart shakes |
| C. | Wind cracks |
| D. | Twisted fibres |
| Answer» D. Twisted fibres | |
| 284. |
The frog of the brick in a brick masonry is generally kept on? |
| A. | Bottom face |
| B. | Top face |
| C. | Shorter side |
| D. | Longer side |
| Answer» C. Shorter side | |
| 285. |
The standard size of masonry bricks, is? |
| A. | 18 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm |
| B. | 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm |
| C. | 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm |
| D. | 21 cm x 11 cm x 11 cm |
| Answer» C. 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm | |
| 286. |
Mastic asphalt is generally used for? |
| A. | Damp proof course |
| B. | Water proof layer |
| C. | Partition walls |
| D. | Both (A) and (B) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 287. |
The rocks having alumina or clay as their major constituents are known as? |
| A. | Siliceous rocks |
| B. | Argillaceous rocks |
| C. | Calcareous rocks |
| D. | Sedimentary rocks |
| Answer» C. Calcareous rocks | |
| 288. |
The term frog means? |
| A. | An apparatus to lift the stone |
| B. | A depression on a face of brick |
| C. | Vertical joint in a brick work |
| D. | Soaking brick in water |
| Answer» C. Vertical joint in a brick work | |
| 289. |
The method of addition polymerization is used for obtaining:? |
| A. | Polystyrene |
| B. | Polypropylene |
| C. | Polyvinylchloride |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 290. |
The most common admixture which is used to accelerate the initial set of concrete is? |
| A. | Gypsum |
| B. | Calcium chloride |
| C. | Calcium carbonate |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Calcium carbonate | |
| 291. |
Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica? |
| A. | Basalt and marble are the only metamorphic rocks |
| B. | There is no sedimentary rock |
| C. | Granite is the only igneous rock |
| D. | Quartz and mica are minerals |
| Answer» E. | |
| 292. |
A good building stone should not absorb water more than? |
| A. | 5 % |
| B. | 10 % |
| C. | 15 % |
| D. | 20 % |
| Answer» B. 10 % | |
| 293. |
The internal size of mould used in brick preparation is? |
| A. | Equal to the size of a fully burnt brick |
| B. | Smaller than the size of a fully burnt brick |
| C. | Greater than the size of a fully burnt brick |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 294. |
The process of mixing clay, water and other ingredients to make brick is known as? |
| A. | Kneading |
| B. | Moulding |
| C. | Pugging |
| D. | Drying |
| Answer» B. Moulding | |
| 295. |
A heavy stone is suitable for? |
| A. | Arches |
| B. | Rubble masonry |
| C. | Roads |
| D. | Retaining walls |
| Answer» E. | |
| 296. |
The normal consistency of ordinary Portland cement is about? |
| A. | 10 % |
| B. | 20 % |
| C. | 30 % |
| D. | 40 % |
| Answer» D. 40 % | |
| 297. |
Strength of cement concrete primarily depends upon? |
| A. | Quality of water |
| B. | Quantity of aggregate |
| C. | Quantity of cement |
| D. | Water-cement ratio |
| Answer» E. | |
| 298. |
Quick lime is? |
| A. | Calcium carbonate |
| B. | Calcium oxide |
| C. | Calcium hydroxide |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Calcium hydroxide | |
| 299. |
Plastics are compounds of carbon with element? |
| A. | Hydrogen |
| B. | Nitrogen |
| C. | Oxygen |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 300. |
Sewer pipes are made of? |
| A. | Earthen ware |
| B. | Stone ware |
| C. | Refractory clay |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» C. Refractory clay | |