Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 15 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.

Which of the following conditions of loading imposes the greatest load on the foundation in case of dry docks?

A. When the dock is empty
B. When the dock is empty with the ship of maximum tonnage
C. When the dock is full of water
D. When the dock is dry and is under construction
Answer» D. When the dock is dry and is under construction
Discussion
2.

Which of the following structures are constructed parallel to shore line to develop a demarcating line between land area and water area?

A. Sea walls, bulk heads and groynes
B. Sea walls, bulk heads and revetments
C. Sea walls, revetments and groynes
D. Bulk heads, revetments and groynes
Answer» C. Sea walls, revetments and groynes
Discussion
3.

In basins subjected to strong winds and tide, the length of the berthing area should not be less than

A. The length of design vessel
B. The length of design vessel + 10% clearance between adjacent vessels
C. The length of design vessel + 20% clearance between adjacent vessels
D. Twice the length of design vessel
Answer» D. Twice the length of design vessel
Discussion
4.

By increasing the rise of lock-gates,(i) The length of the lock gate will increase(ii) Transverse stress due to water pressure on the gate will increase(iii) Compressive force on the gate will increase Of these statements

A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (i) and (iii) are correct
C. Only (ii) is correct
D. Only (iii) is correct
Answer» B. (i) and (iii) are correct
Discussion
5.

When a ship floats at its designed water line, the vertical distance from water line to the bottom of the ship is known as

A. Beam
B. Depth
C. Freeboard
D. Draft
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

Assertion A: Intervention of undulations in the sea bed reduces the depth of wave at the section. Reason R: No wave can have a height greater than the depth of water through which it passes Select your answer based on the coding system given below:

A. Both A and R is true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Discussion
7.

Assertion A: Basin walls have to be of much greater height than dock walls.Reason R: Tidal basins are subject to fluctuations of levels due to tidal variationsSelect your answer based on the coding system given below:

A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not correct explanation of A
Discussion
8.

Dead weight tonnage of a ship(i) Varies with latitude and season(ii) Is more than displacement tonnage(iii) Is the difference between displacement load and displacementlight Of these statements

A. i) and ii) are correct
B. ii) and iii) are correct
C. i) and iii) are correct
D. Only iii) is correct
Answer» D. Only iii) is correct
Discussion
9.

Assertion A: Marine structures are made specially bulky and strong.Reason R: Sea insects result in undermining of the hardest and the soundest building materialSelect your answer based on the coding system given below:

A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Discussion
10.

Consider the following statements.(i) Fender is the cushion provided on the face of the jetty for ships to come in contact,(ii) Slip is the space of water area between two adjacent piers where ships are berthed,(iii) Pier head is a structure constructed near the tip of break water near the harbour entrance. Of the statements

A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (ii) and (iii) are correct
C. (i) and (iii) are correct
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
Answer» E.
Discussion
11.

Consider the following statements in regard to Beaufort scale for wind speeds,(i) The Beaufort number ranges from 1 to 12.(ii) Higher Beaufort number indicates higher speed of wind,(iii) Beaufort number for calm is smallest and for hurricane ishighest Of these statements

A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (ii) and (iii) are correct
C. (i) and (iii) are correct
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
Answer» C. (i) and (iii) are correct
Discussion
12.

The maximum harbour depth below lowest low water is generally equal to(i) Loaded draft +1.2 m when bottom is rock(ii) Loaded draft +1.8 m when bottom is soft(iii) Loaded draft +1.2 m when bottom is soft(iv) Loaded draft +1.8 m when bottom is rockOf these statements

A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (i) and (iii) are correct
C. (ii) and (iv) are correct
D. (iii) and (iv) are correct
Answer» E.
Discussion
13.

If the maximum spring rise is 2 m and height of the waves expected is 4 m , then the breakwater height above the datum will be

A. 2.5 m
B. 4 m
C. 5 m
D. 7 m
Answer» E.
Discussion
14.

Assertion A: Depth and width required at the entrance to a harbour are more than those required in the channel.Reason R: The entrance to a harbour is usually more exposed to waves as compared to the harbour itself.Select your answer based on the coding system given below:

A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Discussion
15.

Assertion A: Large size stones are required in stone revetment in shore protection. Reason R: Resistance of stone to wave force is proportional to its volume and wave force is proportional to the exposed area of the stone. Select your answer based on the coding system given below.

A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A
Discussion