Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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301.

Putty is?

A. Made with finely powdered chalk and linseed oil
B. Used for fixing glass panes
C. Softened by a solution of pearl ash and quick-lime soaked in water
D. All the above
Answer» E.
302.

Formula for quick lime, is?

A. CaCO‚ÇÉ
B. Ca(OH)‚ÇÇ
C. CO‚ÇÉCO‚ÇÇ
D. None to these
Answer» B. Ca(OH)‚Äö√á√á
303.

Crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than?

A. 50 MPa
B. 100 MPa
C. 150 MPa
D. 200 MPa
Answer» C. 150 MPa
304.

As per IS specifications, the maximum final setting time for ordinary Portland cement should be

A. 30 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 6 hours
D. 10 hours
Answer» E.
305.

Number of bricks required for one cubic metre of brick masonry is

A. 400
B. 450
C. 500
D. 550
Answer» D. 550
306.

In stone masonry, stones (stratified rocks) are so placed that the direction of pressure to the plane of bedding is

A. Right angles
B. 45°
C. 60°
D. Parallel
Answer» B. 45¬¨‚àû
307.

For construction of structures under water, the type of lime used, is

A. Hydraulic lime
B. Fat lime
C. Quick lime
D. Pure lime
Answer» B. Fat lime
308.

Expansion Joints in masonry walls are provided in wall lengths usater than

A. 10 m
B. 20 m
C. 30 m
D. 40 m
Answer» E.
309.

Pick up the volcanic rock from the following:

A. Granite
B. Dolerite
C. Basalt
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
310.

The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is

A. segmental arch
B. pointed arch
C. relieving arch
D. flat arch
Answer» D. flat arch
311.

The percentage of alumina in a good brick earth lies between

A. 5 to 10 %
B. 20 to 30 %
C. 50 to 60 %
D. 70 to 80 %
Answer» C. 50 to 60 %
312.

Portland cement manufactured from pure white chalk and clay but free from iron-oxide, is known as

A. Quick setting cement
B. Rapid hardening cement
C. White cement
D. Low heat Portland cement
Answer» D. Low heat Portland cement
313.

Seasoning is

A. A process of removing sap
B. Creosoting
C. Painting with sodium silicate
D. Coating with tar
Answer» B. Creosoting
314.

Which of the following sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action?

A. Sand stone
B. Lime stone
C. Shale
D. Gypsum
Answer» B. Lime stone
315.

Priming consists of

A. One part of white lead, 8 parts of chalk and four parts of twice boiled linseed oil
B. 8 parts of white lead, one part of chalk and four parts of twice boiled linseed oil
C. One part of white lead, 8 parts of chalk and one part of linseed oil
D. None to these
Answer» B. 8 parts of white lead, one part of chalk and four parts of twice boiled linseed oil
316.

A good brick earth should contain:

A. About 20% to 30% of alumina
B. About 50% to 60% of silica
C. Not more than 5% of lime
D. All the above
Answer» E.
317.

Granite is not suitable for ordinary building purpose because

A. it can not be polished
B. it is not a fire proof material
C. it is costly
D. it has less crushing strength
Answer» D. it has less crushing strength
318.

The commonly used color pigment in paints, is

A. Ambers
B. Carbon black
C. Iron oxide
D. All the above
Answer» E.
319.

Higher pitch of the roofi) results in stronger roofii) results in weaker roofiii) requires more covering materialiv) requires less covering materialThe correct answer is

A. (i) and (iii)
B. (i) and (iv)
C. (ii) and (iii)
D. (ii) and (iv)
Answer» B. (i) and (iv)
320.

Which of the following is the purest form of iron?

A. Cast iron
B. Wrought iron
C. Mild steel
D. High carbon steel
Answer» C. Mild steel
321.

Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large dams?

A. Ordinary Portland cement
B. Low heat cement
C. Rapid hardening cement
D. Sulphate resisting cement
Answer» C. Rapid hardening cement
322.

Which of the following ingredients of the brick earth enables the brick to retain its shape?

A. Alumina
B. Silica
C. Iron
D. Magnesia
Answer» C. Iron
323.

Quick lime

A. Generates heat when added to water
B. Reacts with carbon dioxide
C. May be used for white-washing
D. All the above
Answer» E.
324.

Which of the following gradients exerts maximum influence on properties of steel?

A. iron
B. carbon
C. manganese
D. sulphur
Answer» C. manganese
325.

Hydraulic lime is obtained by

A. Burning of lime stone
B. Burning of kankar
C. Adding water to quick lime
D. Calcination of pure clay
Answer» C. Adding water to quick lime
326.

Manganese steels

A. Are non-magnetic
B. Possess high electrical resistance
C. Possess low coefficient of expansion
D. All the above
Answer» E.
327.

Addition of pozzolana to ordinary Portland cement increases

A. Bleeding
B. Shrinkage
C. Permeability
D. Heat of hydration
Answer» C. Permeability
328.

Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of a railway bridge?

A. Granite
B. Sand stone
C. Lime stone
D. Quartzite
Answer» B. Sand stone
329.

If ‘P’ is the percentage of water required for normal consistency, water to be added for determination of initial setting time, is#

A. 0.70 P
B. 0.75 P
C. 0.80 P
D. 0.85 P
Answer» E.
330.

The slenderness ratio for masonry walls should not be more than

A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Answer» C. 30
331.

The type of bond provided in brick masonry for carrying heavy loads is

A. Single Flemish bond
B. Double Flemish bond
C. English bond
D. Zigzag bond
Answer» D. Zigzag bond
332.

The plywood

A. Has good strength along the panel only
B. Can be spilt in the plane of the panel
C. Has greater impact resistance to blows than ordinary wood
D. Cannot be bent more easily than ordinary wood of same thickness
Answer» D. Cannot be bent more easily than ordinary wood of same thickness
333.

Specific gravity for most of the building stones lies between

A. 1.5 to 2.0
B. 2.0 to 2.5
C. 2.5 to 3.0
D. 3.0 to 3.5
Answer» D. 3.0 to 3.5
334.

Which one of the following polymers is obtained from condensation polymerization?

A. Phenol formaldehyde
B. Carbamide
C. Melamine-formaldehyde
D. All of these
Answer» E.
335.

Percentage of silica in a good brick earth lies between

A. 5 to 10 %
B. 20 to 30 %
C. 50 to 60 %
D. 70 to 80 %
Answer» D. 70 to 80 %
336.

Gypsum consists of

A. H‚ÇÇS and CO‚ÇÇ
B. CaSO4 and H‚ÇÇO
C. Lime and H‚ÇÇO
D. CO‚ÇÇ and calcium
Answer» C. Lime and H‚Äö√á√áO