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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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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">
Discussion
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
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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
Discussion
227.

The fixed mooring does not require
A. mooring post
B. bollard
C. anchors
D. capstan.
Answer» D. capstan.
Discussion
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">
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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
Discussion
241.

The minimum recommended diameter of sewers, is
A. 5 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 20 cm.
Answer» D. 20 cm.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion
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.
Discussion