Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What is the ratio of the component in grade M20 concrete?

A. 1:3:6
B. 1:1.5:3
C. 1:1:2
D. 1:2:4
Answer» C. 1:1:2
2.

Which component of concrete gives it desired compressive strength?

A. Water
B. Cement
C. Aggregates
D. Admixture
Answer» D. Admixture
3.

WHICH_COMPONENT_OF_CONCRETE_GIVES_IT_DESIRED_COMPRESSIVE_STRENGTH??$

A. Water
B. Cement
C. Aggregates
D. Admixture
Answer» D. Admixture
4.

What is the ratio of the component in grade M20 concrete?$

A. 1:3:6
B. 1:1.5:3
C. 1:1:2
D. 1:2:4
Answer» C. 1:1:2
5.

Which of the below is an example of plasticizer?

A. Hydroxylated carboxylic acid
B. Fluoro-silicate
C. Gypsum
D. Surkhi
Answer» B. Fluoro-silicate
6.

As water cement ratio increases, ________ also increases.

A. Compressive strength
B. Tensile strength
C. Bleeding
D. Workability
Answer» E.
7.

_________ is added to make white concrete.

A. Fly ash
B. Metakaolin
C. Rise husk
D. Pigments
Answer» C. Rise husk
8.

Retarders are used for:

A. Construction of high rise building
B. Repair works
C. Cold weather conditions
D. Grouting deep oil wells
Answer» E.
9.

How many types of chemical admixture are there?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» D. 5
10.

Which IS code gives details regarding water to be used in concrete?

A. IS 456
B. IS 383
C. IS 565
D. IS 3012
Answer» B. IS 383
11.

What is the ideal water-cement ratio to be used while hand mixing?

A. 0.4-0.5
B. 0.5-0.6
C. 0.6-1
D. 1.6-2
Answer» C. 0.6-1
12.

Which of the below is the most common alternative to cement in concrete?

A. Slag
B. Fly ash
C. Asphalt
D. Lime
Answer» D. Lime
13.

How many components are mainly used to prepare concrete?

A. 5
B. 3
C. 2
D. 4
Answer» E.