Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

This section includes 39 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Surveying knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

A prime coat is given to steel work with

A. an oxide of iron paint
B. a mixture of white lead and lead paint
C. a special paint
D. cement paint.
Answer» C. a special paint
2.

The lime which contains high percentage of calcium oxide, is generally called

A. fat lime
B. rich lime
C. white lime
D. All of these.
Answer» E.
3.

Bitumen paints offer

A. pleasing surface
B. hard surface
C. smooth surface
D. protective surface
Answer» E.
4.

The rocks formed from molten magma, are called

A. sedimentary rocks
B. igneous rocks
C. metamorphic rocks
D. none of these.
Answer» C. metamorphic rocks
5.

The most commonly used base for timber painting, is

A. red lead
B. zinc white
C. white lead
D. titanium white.
Answer» D. titanium white.
6.

Refractory bricks are

A. neutral refractory bricks
B. acid refractory bricks
C. basic refractory bricks
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
7.

Bullet proof glass is made of thick glass sheet sandwiched by a layer of

A. steel
B. stainless steel
C. high test plastic
D. chromium plate.
Answer» D. chromium plate.
8.

Pig iron obtained from the furnance which is properly provided with fuel at a very high temperature, is called

A. Bessemer pig
B. Grey or foundry pig
C. White or forge pig
D. Mottled pig
Answer» C. White or forge pig
9.

Granite mainly composed of quartz and felsper particles, is obtained from

A. sedimentary rocks
B. metamorphic rocks
C. igneous rocks
D. all the above.
Answer» D. all the above.
10.

The portion of the brick cut across its width and having its length equal to that of a full brick, is known as

A. closer
B. queen closer
C. king closer
D. prince closer
Answer» C. king closer
11.

Index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregates, is called

A. proportioning of aggregates
B. fineness modulus
C. grading of aggregates
D. none of these.
Answer» C. grading of aggregates
12.

Stones used for rubble masonry must be

A. soft
B. hard
C. light
D. heavy.
Answer» C. light
13.

Pick up the compound responsible for early strength of cement from the following:

A. Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite
B. Tricalcium silicate
C. Tricalcium aluminate
D. Dicalcium silicate.
Answer» C. Tricalcium aluminate
14.

The most valuable timber may be obtained from

A. chir
B. shisham
C. sal
D. teak.
Answer» E.
15.

A stone is rejected if it absorbs water more than

A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Answer» C. 15%
16.

Laterite is a/an

A. volcanic rock
B. argillaceous rock
C. calcareous rock
D. silicious rock.
Answer» C. calcareous rock
17.

The usual percentages of clay and metal in cermet are :

A. 50%, 50%
B. 60%, 40%
C. 70%, 30%
D. 80%, 20%.
Answer» E.
18.

The steel used for rails under heavy traffic and on sharp curves, is

A. Nickel steel
B. Chrome steel
C. Magnese steel
D. Vanadium steel.
Answer» D. Vanadium steel.
19.

The weight of a good quality brick when immersed in water for a period of 16 hours should not exceed the weight of dry brick

A. 20%
B. 15%
C. 10%
D. None of these.
Answer» B. 15%
20.

For sanitary pipes and chemical stonewares,

A. salt glazing is used
B. lead glazing is used
C. opaque glazing is used
D. None of these.
Answer» B. lead glazing is used
21.

Snowcrete is one of the patent forms of

A. distempers
B. water proof cement paints
C. enamel paints
D. cellulose paints.
Answer» C. enamel paints
22.

Softer variety of steel may be obtained by

A. Cementation process
B. crucible process
C. Bessemer process
D. Open hearth process.
Answer» D. Open hearth process.
23.

The most durable varnish is

A. water varnish
B. spirit varnish
C. turpentine varnish
D. oil varnish
Answer» E.
24.

The steel which contains fissures and cavities, is manufactured by

A. Cementation process
B. Crucible process
C. Bessemer process
D. Open hearth process.
Answer» B. Crucible process
25.

Plywood is obtained by gluing wooden sheets at

A. 100 to 150 N/cm 2
B. 100 to 130°C
C. both (a) and (b)
D. Neither (a) nor (b).
Answer» D. Neither (a) nor (b).
26.

Age of a tree may be ascertained by

A. radius of its stem
B. circumference of its stem
C. number of branches
D. number of annual rings.
Answer» E.
27.

The portion of a brick cut to form angles other than right angles in plan, is known as

A. queen closer
B. king closer
C. closer
D. squint brick.
Answer» E.
28.

Pozzolana (or surkhi) is used in lime

A. to impart hydraulicity
B. to prevent shrinkage
C. to decrease the cost of construction
D. to decrease the setting time.
Answer» B. to prevent shrinkage
29.

The weight of 1 m 3 of brick earth, is about

A. 1200 kg
B. 1500 kg
C. 1800 kg
D. 2000 kg.
Answer» D. 2000 kg.
30.

Dry rot

A. cracks the timber
B. reduces the strength of timber
C. reduces the timber to powder
D. shrinks the timber
Answer» D. shrinks the timber
31.

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.
32.

The presence of original rounded surface on the manufactured piece of timber, is called

A. Wane
B. Torn grain
C. Diagonal grain
D. Chipmark.
Answer» B. Torn grain
33.

Stones used for ornamental work must be

A. soft
B. hard
C. light
D. heavy.
Answer» B. hard
34.

For the manufacture of stainless steel, steel is mixed with

A. chromium
B. nickel
C. tungsten
D. none of these.
Answer» B. nickel
35.

The lime which contains mainly calcium oxide and slacks with water, is

A. fat lime
B. quick lime
C. hydraulic lime
D. poor lime
Answer» C. hydraulic lime
36.

Shingle is

A. decomposed laterite
B. crushed granite
C. water bound pebbles
D. air weathered rock.
Answer» B. crushed granite
37.

Pick up the plutonic rock from the following:

A. Granite
B. Dolerite
C. Basalt
D. All the above.
Answer» B. Dolerite
38.

The commonly used lime in white washing, is

A. white lime
B. fat lime
C. hydraulic lime
D. lime
Answer» C. hydraulic lime
39.

Inner part of a timber log surrounding the pith, is called

A. sapwood
B. cambium layer
C. heart wood
D. none to these.
Answer» D. none to these.