Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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301.

A pug mill is used for

A. softening brick earth
B. moulding brick earth
C. tempering brick earth
D. providing brick earth
Answer» D. providing brick earth
302.

In the method of condensation polymerization,

A. low-molecular substances are removed from the high molecular substance
B. the reaction proceeds with an evolution of ammonia
C. the reaction proceeds with an evolution of hydrogen chloride
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
303.

Glazing of clay products, is done

A. to improve their appearance
B. to protect them from atmospheric effect
C. to protect them from corrosive action
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
304.

Stainless steel resists corrosion due to

A. carbon
B. sulphur
C. vanadium
D. chromium
Answer» E.
305.

Portland pozzolana cement possesses

A. higher resistance to chemical attack
B. lower heat of hydration
C. lower shrinkage on drying
D. water tightness
Answer» E.
306.

Chemically, marble is known as

A. metamorphic rock
B. argillaceous rock
C. calcareous rock
D. silicious rock.
Answer» D. silicious rock.
307.

The slag which floats on the surface of the molten iron generally contains

A. Lime (CaO) 45%
B. Silica (SiO2) 35%
C. Alumina (Al2O3) 12%
D. MgO, CaSO4, KMnO2 and FeO 8%
Answer» E.
308.

Whitworth compressed steel is obtained when molten steel is subjected to a pressure of

A. 5 kg/mm2
B. 9 kg/mm2
C. 13 kg/mm2
D. 15 kg/mm2
Answer» C. 13 kg/mm2
309.

Due to attack of dry rot, the timber

A. cracks
B. shrinks
C. reduces to powder
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
310.

Vanadium steel is generally used for

A. railway switches and crossing
B. bearing balls
C. magnets
D. axles and springs.
Answer» E.
311.

Pick up the correct statement regarding low heat cement from the following:

A. It possesses less compressive strength
B. Its initial setting time is about one hour
C. Its final setting time is about 10 hours
D. Its mainly used for mass concrete work
Answer» E.
312.

Pick up correct statement from the following:

A. Fibre boards are used for thermal and acoustic control
B. Fibre boards are used for light weight standing members
C. Fibre boards are obtained by impregnating a resin product on fibres
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
313.

The hardest rock is

A. marble
B. diamond
C. talc
D. quartz.
Answer» C. talc
314.

Most commonly used solvent in oil paints, is

A. petroleum
B. spirit
C. coaltar
D. turpentine.
Answer» B. spirit
315.

The percentage of alumina and silica in good fire clay vary respectively is

A. 25, 75
B. 30, 70
C. 35, 65
D. All of these.
Answer» B. 30, 70
316.

Sewer pipes are made of

A. earthen ware
B. stone ware
C. refractory clay
D. terracota
Answer» C. refractory clay
317.

Water paint is a

A. white wash
B. colour wash
C. whiting
D. distemper
Answer» E.
318.

Galvanising means covering iron with a thin coat of

A. tin
B. zinc
C. glaze
D. coal tar.
Answer» C. glaze
319.

The percentage of water for normal consistency, is

A. 5% to 15%
B. 10% to 25%
C. 15% to 25%
D. 20% to 30%
Answer» D. 20% to 30%
320.

The tendency of a stone is, to split along:

A. texture
B. fracture
C. cleavage
D. structure
Answer» D. structure
321.

Acrylic is the name of

A. cellulose resin
B. alkyd resin
C. methyl metha crylate
D. cumarone-indene.
Answer» D. cumarone-indene.
322.

The variety of pig iron used for manufacture of wrought iron, is

A. Bessemer pig
B. Grey or foundry pig
C. White forge pig
D. Mottled pig.
Answer» D. Mottled pig.
323.

Cast iron

A. is obtained by purifying pig iron
B. is manufactured in required shapes
C. may contain 2 to 5 per cent of carbon with other impurities
D. is remelted in a cupola furnace
Answer» E.
324.

The stones obtained by blasting are used as

A. ballast in railways
B. aggregates for concrete
C. roadmetal
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
325.

Linseed oil is used in paints as

A. thinner
B. vehicle
C. base
D. drier.
Answer» E.
326.

Plywood is normally available

A. 1 mm thick
B. 2 mm thick
C. 2 to 3 mm thick
D. 3 mm to 4 mm thick.
Answer» E.
327.

Black marble is generally found in the district of

A. Jodhpur
B. Jaipur
C. Jabalpur
D. Jaisalmer
Answer» C. Jabalpur
328.

Pick up the hypabyssal rock from the following:

A. Granite
B. Dolerite
C. Basalt
D. All the above.
Answer» C. Basalt
329.

Permanent magnets are made of high carbon steel and

A. 15% of cobalt
B. 20% of cobalt
C. 35% of cobalt
D. 45% of cobalt.
Answer» E.
330.

Initial setting of cement is caused due to

A. Tri-calcium silicate
B. Di-calcium silicate
C. Tri-calcium aluminate
D. Tetra calcium alumino ferrite.
Answer» D. Tetra calcium alumino ferrite.
331.

The silica is used for preparing

A. silica bricks
B. coke oven
C. lining for glass furnaces
D. all of these.
Answer» E.
332.

Which one of the following is an air binding material ?

A. Gypsum
B. Acid-resistant cement
C. Quick lime
D. All of these.
Answer» E.
333.

Porcelain is used as :

A. sanitary wares
B. electric insulators
C. storage vessels
D. reactor chambers
Answer» E.
334.

To give a brilliant finish, the type of varnish used, is

A. water varnish
B. spirit varnish
C. turpentine varnish
D. oil varnish
Answer» C. turpentine varnish
335.

In the cement the compound quickest to react with water, is

A. Tricalcium aluminate
B. Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite
C. Tricalcium silicate
D. Dicalcium silicate.
Answer» B. Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite
336.

The commonly used raw material in the manufacture of cement, is

A. slate
B. sand stone
C. lime stone
D. basalt.
Answer» D. basalt.
337.

The normal curing period for lime mortar, is:

A. one day
B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. 10 days
Answer» D. 10 days
338.

Distemper is

A. a paint consisting of powdered chalk, pigments, and water
B. a water proofing agent
C. a paint consisting of coloured cement and water
D. a drying agent.
Answer» B. a water proofing agent
339.

The method of addition polymerization is used for obtaining:

A. polythylene
B. polypropylene
C. polyvinylchloride
D. polystyrene
Answer» E.
340.

Upto a maximum of 72% of iron, is available in

A. Magnetite
B. Red haemetite
C. Limonite
D. Siderite
Answer» B. Red haemetite
341.

A piece of timber whose thickness and width are respectively 5 cm and 10 cm is called

A. slate
B. plank
C. board
D. strip.
Answer» E.
342.

Cement paints usually

A. contain hydrated lime
B. contain 5% to 10% colour pigments
C. are prepared with white cement
D. contain 5% sodium chloride
Answer» E.
343.

For the manufacture of plywood, veneers are placed so that grains of adjacent veneers

A. run at right angles
B. parallel
C. inclined at 45°
D. inclined at 60°.
Answer» B. parallel
344.

For a 50 kg cement bag water required, is

A. 16.5 litres
B. 18.5 litres
C. 20.5 litres
D. 22.5 litres
Answer» E.
345.

Bitumen in

A. solid state, is called asphalt
B. semi fluid state, is called mineral tar
C. fluid state, is called petroleum
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
346.

The plastics made from cellulose resin

A. are as clear as glass
B. are tough and strong
C. possess excellent electrical properties
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
347.

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
348.

Pig iron is manufactured from the ores by

A. dressing
B. calcination and roasting
C. smelting
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
349.

The cast iron when heated to red heat with powdered red haemetite in an oven for increasing its toughness, is converted to

A. grey cast iron
B. white cast iron
C. mottled cast iron
D. toughed cast iron.
Answer» D. toughed cast iron.
350.

Depending on the chemical composition and mechanical properties, iron may be classified as

A. cast iron
B. wrought iron
C. steel
D. all the above.
Answer» E.