Explore topic-wise MCQs in Basic Civil Engineering.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Basic Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the below roofing materials is most cost effective?

A. Asphalt
B. Plastic
C. Rubber
D. Metal
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

Fluorogypsum, used in super sulphated cement or as binding agents, is a waste product of manufacture of:

A. Fluorine
B. Thermal power
C. Hydrofluoric acid
D. Phosphoric acid
Answer» D. Phosphoric acid
Discussion
3.

Recycling steel reduces:

A. Energy use by 75%
B. Energy use by 50%
C. Energy use by 35%
D. Energy use by 20%
Answer» B. Energy use by 50%
Discussion
4.

Lime replaces the use of cement by 50% in lime based stone masonry.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
5.

___________ are widely used in rural areas for construction of walls?

A. Red bricks
B. Stabilised mud blocks
C. Lime based bricks
D. Hollow bricks
Answer» C. Lime based bricks
Discussion
6.

Concrete hollow bricks have the following characteristic:

A. Less thermal insulation
B. Costly
C. Fast construction
D. Decrease floor area
Answer» D. Decrease floor area
Discussion
7.

Fibre Reinforced Concrete (FRC) is used in:

A. Pavements
B. Foundation
C. Slab
D. Beam
Answer» B. Foundation
Discussion
8.

In ___________ cement mortar is reinforced with wire meshes.

A. Fibre Reinforced Cement
B. Wire Reinforced Cement
C. Ferro Cement
D. Mesh Mortar
Answer» D. Mesh Mortar
Discussion
9.

FRP stands for:

A. Fibre Reinforced Polymer
B. Fully Reinforced Polymer
C. Fire Resistant Polymer
D. Fibre Reconditioned Polymer
Answer» B. Fully Reinforced Polymer
Discussion
10.

Stone blocks help in saving materials by reducing wall thickness from:

A. 30-20mm
B. 20-10cm
C. 20-10mm
D. 30-20cm
Answer» E.
Discussion
11.

Soil-cement blocks help in reducing the amount of:

A. Sand
B. Cement
C. Water
D. Mortar
Answer» C. Water
Discussion