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| 201. |
The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per manson per day |
| A. | 2.5 sqm |
| B. | 5.0 sqm |
| C. | 7.5 sqm |
| D. | 10 sqm |
| Answer» D. 10 sqm | |
| 202. |
The area is measured correct to the nearest |
| A. | 0.01 sqm |
| B. | 0.02 sqm |
| C. | 0.03 sqm |
| D. | 0.04 sqm |
| E. | 0.05 sqm |
| Answer» B. 0.02 sqm | |
| 203. |
The minimum width of a septic tank is taken |
| A. | 70 cm |
| B. | 75 cm |
| C. | 80 cm |
| D. | 90 cm |
| Answer» C. 80 cm | |
| 204. |
The item of the brick structure measured in sq.m, is |
| A. | Reinforced brick work |
| B. | Broken glass coping |
| C. | Brick edging |
| D. | Brick work in arches. |
| Answer» C. Brick edging | |
| 205. |
The volume is measured correct to the nearest |
| A. | 0.01 cum |
| B. | 0.02 cum |
| C. | 0.03 cum |
| D. | 0.04 cum |
| E. | 0.05 sum |
| Answer» B. 0.02 cum | |
| 206. |
A roadstead : |
| A. | is a protected area of water where boats can move safely |
| B. | is the end of the road at the harbour |
| C. | may be protected by break water walls |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» B. is the end of the road at the harbour | |
| 207. |
The expected out turn of 12 mm plastering with cement mortar is |
| A. | 2.5 sq m |
| B. | 4.0 sq m |
| C. | 6.0 sq m |
| D. | 8.0 sq m |
| E. | 10 sq m |
| Answer» E. 10 sq m | |
| 208. |
The most reliable estiamte is |
| A. | Detailed estimate |
| B. | Preliminary estimate |
| C. | Plinth area estimate |
| D. | Cube rate estimate |
| E. | None of these. |
| Answer» B. Preliminary estimate | |
| 209. |
Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is |
| A. | Cleats |
| B. | Brackets |
| C. | Bolts |
| D. | Distance separators |
| E. | All the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 210. |
The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate, is |
| A. | Quantity of the materials |
| B. | Availability of materials |
| C. | Transportation of materials |
| D. | Location of site and local labour charges |
| E. | All the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 211. |
Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following : |
| A. | It is provided in between the lower end of the house drain and the street sewer |
| B. | It is provided a cleaning eye at the top of the trap |
| C. | The height of fresh air inlet pipe fixed vertically with wall is 3 m |
| D. | The mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe |
| E. | The water seal is less than that of ordinary traps. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 212. |
The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square metres |
| A. | Root slabs |
| B. | Floors |
| C. | D.P.C. |
| D. | Wall panels |
| E. | All the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 213. |
Pick up the correct statement in case of water supply. |
| A. | Pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately |
| B. | Cutting through walls and floors are included with the item |
| C. | Pipes are classified according to their sizes and quality |
| D. | In laying pipes, the method of jointing and fixing is specifically specified |
| E. | All the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 214. |
In case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps, the cost includes |
| A. | Setting and laying |
| B. | Bed concreting |
| C. | Connection to drains |
| D. | All of these. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 215. |
In long and short wall method of estimation, the length of long wall is the centre to centre distance between the walls and |
| A. | breadth of the wall |
| B. | half breadth of wall on each side |
| C. | one fourth breadth of wall on each side |
| D. | None of these. |
| Answer» C. one fourth breadth of wall on each side | |
| 216. |
The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept |
| A. | 60 cm |
| B. | 70 cm |
| C. | 75 cm to 80 cm |
| D. | 80 cm |
| Answer» D. 80 cm | |
| 217. |
The area of the cross-section of a road fully in banking shown in the given figure, is |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/estimating-and-costing/17-23-77-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/estimating-and-costing/17-23-77-2.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/estimating-and-costing/17-23-77-4.png"> |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/estimating-and-costing/17-23-77-2.png"> | |
| 218. |
Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is |
| A. | 10 cm |
| B. | 15 cm |
| C. | 20 cm |
| D. | None of these. |
| Answer» B. 15 cm | |
| 219. |
While preparing a detailed estimate |
| A. | Dimension should be measured correct to 0.01 m |
| B. | Area should be measured correct to 0.01 sqm |
| C. | Volume should be measured correct to O.Olcum |
| D. | All the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 220. |
The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of |
| A. | Honey comb brick work |
| B. | Brick flat soling |
| C. | Half brick walls or the partition |
| D. | All the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 221. |
The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in |
| A. | Cub.m |
| B. | Sq m |
| C. | Metres |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Metres | |
| 222. |
The reduced levels of points, 30 metres apart along the longitudinal section of a road portion between chainages 5 and 9 are shown in the given figure. If there is a uniform up-gradient of the road 120 in 1, the chainage of the point with no filling or cutting is |
| A. | (6 + 15) chains |
| B. | (6 + 12) chains |
| C. | (6 + 18) chains |
| D. | None of these. |
| Answer» C. (6 + 18) chains | |
| 223. |
In the mid-section formula |
| A. | The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections |
| B. | The area of mid-sections is calculated by using mean depth |
| C. | The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two sections |
| D. | The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two original sections |
| E. | (a), (b) and (c) of the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 224. |
The value of 'C' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is : |
| A. | 400 mm |
| B. | 450 mm |
| C. | 500 mm |
| D. | 550 mm |
| Answer» D. 550 mm | |
| 225. |
If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a particular length, and the ground is also having a longitudinal slope, the earthwork may be calculated by |
| A. | Mid-section formula |
| B. | Trapezoidal formula |
| C. | Prismoidal formula |
| D. | All the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 226. |
Cretans : |
| A. | are the harbours established on the island south east of Greek mainland |
| B. | are the natives of crete, an island south of Greek mainland |
| C. | are the plants, grown in the neighbourhood of harbours |
| D. | none of the above. |
| Answer» C. are the plants, grown in the neighbourhood of harbours | |
| 227. |
The fixed mooring does not require |
| A. | mooring post |
| B. | bollard |
| C. | anchors |
| D. | capstan. |
| Answer» D. capstan. | |
| 228. |
P and Q are two stations on the shore line at distance d. If the angle between Q and the boat O and P is a and the angle between P and Q at boat O is , the x and y. Coordinate along PQ and perpendicular to PQ from O are : |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/docks-and-harbours/31-25-68-1.png"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/docks-and-harbours/31-25-68-2.png"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/docks-and-harbours/31-25-68-3.png"> |
| D. | none of the above. |
| Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/docks-and-harbours/31-25-68-2.png"> | |
| 229. |
A harbour is a place where |
| A. | ships get shelter and protection against destructive forces due to sea waves |
| B. | facilities are provided for receiving cargo and passengers |
| C. | port buildings are constructed for commercial purposes |
| D. | all the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 230. |
The low water datum for a lake is defined as the surface of the lake when it is at elevation |
| A. | 180.5 m above M.S.L. |
| B. | 190.5 m above M.S.L. |
| C. | 170.5 m above M.S.L. |
| D. | 200.0 m above M.S.L. |
| Answer» B. 190.5 m above M.S.L. | |
| 231. |
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: In a dry dock block made of hard wood, |
| A. | spacing of the blocks is 1.35 m |
| B. | the lowest block is 1.8 m long 40 cm x 40 cm in cross-section |
| C. | the middle block is 1.6 m long 40 cm x 40 cm in crosss-section |
| D. | the top block is 1.2 m long 40 cm x 40 cm in cross-section |
| E. | none of these. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 232. |
On a hydrographic map, the following feature is shown : |
| A. | datum |
| B. | high and low water lines |
| C. | depth contours |
| D. | land and water areas |
| E. | all the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 233. |
Due to the impact of water wave on a sea shore structure |
| A. | hydrostatic pressure coupled with a strong momentary impact is caused |
| B. | vibrations are subjected |
| C. | internal pressure is developed |
| D. | weakens the foundation |
| E. | all of the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 234. |
Which one of the following lines is used for tying a ship with a dock |
| A. | bow line |
| B. | stern line |
| C. | spring line |
| D. | break line |
| E. | all of these. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 235. |
Surf zone is : |
| A. | the fathom line of 10 m depth |
| B. | the fathom line of 5 m depth |
| C. | the swell of the sea breaking on the shore or reefs |
| D. | the coast line attacked by the waves. |
| Answer» D. the coast line attacked by the waves. | |
| 236. |
Soundings are required for |
| A. | making nautical charts for navigation |
| B. | ascertaining the areas subject to scour or silting |
| C. | obtaining detailed information for construction |
| D. | all the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 237. |
The inspection pit or chamber is a manhole provided in a base drainage system |
| A. | at every change of direction |
| B. | at every change of gradient |
| C. | at every 30 m intervals |
| D. | at the point where vertical soil pipe joins the house drain |
| E. | All the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 238. |
The dock wall is designed as a gravity retaining wall and is tested for |
| A. | back fill pressure when the dock is empty |
| B. | maximum water pressure from the dock without any back fill |
| C. | the load charge transmitted to the dock by the movement of loaded vehicles or trains on the way |
| D. | all of the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 239. |
The shape of docks and basins is generally kept |
| A. | rectangular ways |
| B. | diamond shape quays |
| C. | inclined quays |
| D. | all of these. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 240. |
The order of booking dimensions is |
| A. | Length, breadth, height |
| B. | Breadth, length, height |
| C. | Height, breadth, length |
| D. | None of these. |
| Answer» B. Breadth, length, height | |
| 241. |
The minimum recommended diameter of sewers, is |
| A. | 5 cm |
| B. | 10 cm |
| C. | 15 cm |
| D. | 20 cm. |
| Answer» D. 20 cm. | |
| 242. |
Aerobic bacterias |
| A. | flourish in the presence of free oxygen |
| B. | consume organic matter as their food |
| C. | oxidise organic matter in sewage |
| D. | All the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 243. |
The rate of accumulation of sludge in septic tanks is recommended as |
| A. | 30 litres/person/year |
| B. | 25 litres/person/year |
| C. | 30 litres/person/month |
| D. | 25 litres/person/month. |
| Answer» B. 25 litres/person/year | |
| 244. |
The centre of gravity of a triangle is at the point where three |
| A. | medians of the triangle meet |
| B. | perpendicular bisectors of the sides of the triangle meet |
| C. | bisectors of the angle of the triangle meet |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» B. perpendicular bisectors of the sides of the triangle meet | |
| 245. |
The forces which meet at one point and have their lines of action in different planes are called |
| A. | coplaner non-concurrent forces |
| B. | non-coplaner concurrent forces |
| C. | non-coplaner non-current forces |
| D. | intersecting forces |
| E. | none of these. |
| Answer» C. non-coplaner non-current forces | |
| 246. |
At a given instant ship A is travelling at 6 km/h due east and ship B is travelling at 8 km/h due north. The velocity of B relative to A is |
| A. | 7 km/hrs |
| B. | 2 km/hrs |
| C. | 1 km/hrs |
| D. | 10 km/hrs |
| E. | 14 km/hrs. |
| Answer» E. 14 km/hrs. | |
| 247. |
The equation of motion of a particle starting from rest along a straight line is x = t3 - 3t2 + 5. The ratio of the accelerations after 5 sec and 3 sec will be |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 3 | |
| 248. |
In a liquid limit test, the moisture content at 10 blows was 70% and that at 100 blows was 20%. The liquid limit of the soil, is |
| A. | 35% |
| B. | 50% |
| C. | 65% |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» D. none of these. | |
| 249. |
The locus of the instantaneous centre of a moving rigid body, is |
| A. | straight line |
| B. | involute |
| C. | centroid |
| D. | spiral. |
| Answer» D. spiral. | |
| 250. |
A pitot tube is used to measure |
| A. | pressure |
| B. | difference in pressure |
| C. | velocity of flow |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» D. none of these. | |