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This section includes 72 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. |
Berms are provided in canals if these are |
A. | fully in excavation |
B. | partly in excavation and partly in embankment |
C. | fully in embankment |
D. | all the above |
Answer» C. fully in embankment | |
2. |
The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest |
A. | 0.25 kg |
B. | 0.50 kg |
C. | 0.75 kg |
D. | 1.00 kg |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
The slope of the outlet of 'P trap' below the horizontal is kept |
A. | 8° |
B. | 10° |
C. | 12° |
D. | 14° |
Answer» E. | |
4. |
The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to |
A. | 100 % |
B. | 75 % |
C. | 50 % |
D. | 25 % |
Answer» D. 25 % | |
5. |
The expected out turn of half brick partition wall per mason per day is |
A. | 1.5 m3 |
B. | 2.0 m3 |
C. | 4.0 m2 |
D. | 5.0 m2 |
Answer» C. 4.0 m2 | |
6. |
Size, capacity and materials need be specified for |
A. | bib-cocks |
B. | stop-cocks |
C. | ball valves |
D. | all the above |
Answer» E. | |
7. |
For 100 sq. m cement concrete (1 : 2: 4) 4 cm thick floor, the quantity of cement required, is |
A. | 0.90 m3 |
B. | 0.94 m3 |
C. | 0.98 m3 |
D. | 1.00 m3 |
Answer» C. 0.98 m3 | |
8. |
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 | |
9. |
The volume is measured correct to the nearest |
A. | 0.01 cum |
B. | 0.02 cum |
C. | 0.03 cum |
D. | 0.04 cum |
Answer» B. 0.02 cum | |
10. |
The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is |
A. | collapsible gates |
B. | rolling shutters |
C. | ventilators and glazing |
D. | all the above |
Answer» E. | |
11. |
For 12 mm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 on 100 sq.m new brick work, the quantity of cement required, is |
A. | 0.200 m3 |
B. | 0.247 m3 |
C. | 0.274 m3 |
D. | 0.295 m3 |
Answer» D. 0.295 m3 | |
12. |
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 | |
13. |
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. | |
14. |
The expected out turn of brick work in cement mortar in foundation and plinth per mason per day, is |
A. | 1.00 m3 |
B. | 1.25 m3 |
C. | 1.50 m3 |
D. | 1.75 m3 |
Answer» C. 1.50 m3 | |
15. |
The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per workman per day is |
A. | 1.00 cum |
B. | 2.00 cum |
C. | 3.00 cum |
D. | 4.00 cum |
Answer» D. 4.00 cum | |
16. |
Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is |
A. | cleats |
B. | brackets |
C. | bolts |
D. | all the above |
Answer» E. | |
17. |
Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate |
A. | wall thickness |
B. | room area |
C. | w.c. area |
D. | courtyard area |
Answer» E. | |
18. |
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 | |
19. |
The detention period in a septic tank is assumed |
A. | 20 minutes |
B. | 25 minutes |
C. | 30 minutes |
D. | 40 minutes |
Answer» D. 40 minutes | |
20. |
S: 1 and length is |
A. | d × d × s |
B. | d2× (ds)2] |
C. | l.d 1 + s2) |
D. | 2 l.d 1 + s2) |
Answer» D. 2 l.d 1 + s2) | |
21. |
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 | |
22. |
The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended |
A. | 100 mm |
B. | 150 mm |
C. | 200 mm |
D. | 175 mm |
Answer» C. 200 mm | |
23. |
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 mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe |
D. | the water seal is less than that of ordinary traps |
Answer» E. | |
24. |
The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating |
A. | circular buildings |
B. | hexagonal buildings |
C. | octagonal buildings |
D. | all the above |
Answer» E. | |
25. |
The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following: |
A. | collapsible gates with rails |
B. | rolling shutters |
C. | expanded metal wire netting |
D. | m.s. reinforcement of r.c.c. works |
Answer» E. | |
26. |
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. | all the above |
Answer» E. | |
27. |
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. | |
28. |
The correct Prismoidal formula for volume is |
A. | d [first area + last area + even area + 2 odd areas] |
B. | d/3 [first area + last area + 4 even area + 2 odd areas] |
C. | d/3 [first area + last area + 2 even area + 4 odd areas] |
D. | d/6 [first area + odd areas] |
Answer» C. d/3 [first area + last area + 2 even area + 4 odd areas] | |
29. |
The cross-sectional area of the embankment of a canal fully in embankment in the given figure is |
A. | ½ ( + ) h |
B. | ( + ) h + sb² |
C. | ( + ) + 2sh² |
D. | 2 [( + ) (b + sh²)] |
Answer» D. 2 [( + ) (b + sh²)] | |
30. |
Carpet area does not include the area of |
A. | the walls along with doors and other openings |
B. | bath room and lavatory |
C. | kitchen and pantry |
D. | all the above |
Answer» E. | |
31. |
The measurement is made for stone work in square metre in case of |
A. | wall facing |
B. | columns, lintels, copings |
C. | building work |
D. | (a) and (d) of the above |
Answer» E. | |
32. |
The total length of a cranked bar through a distance (d) at 45° in case of a beam of effective length L, is |
A. | l + 0.42 d |
B. | l + (2 × 0.42 d) |
C. | l - (0.42 d) |
D. | l - (2 × 0.4 d) |
Answer» C. l - (0.42 d) | |
33. |
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 |
Answer» E. | |
34. |
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. | all the above |
Answer» E. | |
35. |
The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square metres |
A. | root slabs |
B. | floors |
C. | wall panels |
D. | all the above |
Answer» E. | |
36. |
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 | |
37. |
Anti-siphonage pipe is connected to |
A. | main soil pipe |
B. | bottom of p trap w.c. |
C. | top of p trap w.c. |
D. | side of water closet |
Answer» D. side of water closet | |
38. |
According to ISI method of measurement, the order of the sequence is |
A. | length, breadth, height |
B. | breadth, length, height |
C. | height, length, breadth |
D. | none of these |
Answer» B. breadth, length, height | |
39. |
The most reliable estimate is |
A. | detailed estimate |
B. | preliminary estimate |
C. | plinth area estimate |
D. | cube rate estimate |
Answer» B. preliminary estimate | |
40. |
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 0.01 cum |
D. | all the above |
Answer» E. | |
41. |
The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per mansion per day |
A. | 2.5 sqm |
B. | 5.0 sqm |
C. | 7.5 sqm |
D. | 10 sqm |
Answer» D. 10 sqm | |
42. |
The cost of the earthwork in excavation for the surface drain of cross-section shown in the given figure for a total length of 5 metres @ Rs. 450% cum, is |
A. | rs. 400 |
B. | rs. 425 |
C. | rs. 450 |
D. | rs. 500 |
Answer» D. rs. 500 | |
43. |
The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer is called |
A. | master trap |
B. | intercepting trap |
C. | interception manhole |
D. | all the above |
Answer» E. | |
44. |
Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds |
A. | 2.0 % |
B. | 2.5 % |
C. | 4.0 % |
D. | 5.0 % |
Answer» E. | |
45. |
The value of 'A' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is: |
A. | 25 cm |
B. | 30 cm |
C. | 40 cm |
D. | 45 cm |
Answer» C. 40 cm | |
46. |
The measurement is not made in square metres in case of |
A. | d.p.c. (damp proof course) |
B. | form works |
C. | concrete jeffries |
D. | r.c. chhajja |
Answer» E. | |
47. |
The area is measured correct to the nearest |
A. | 0.01 sqm |
B. | 0.02 sqm |
C. | 0.03 sqm |
D. | 0.04 sqm |
Answer» B. 0.02 sqm | |
48. |
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 | |
49. |
The expected out turn of cement concrete 1 : 2 : 4 per mason per day is |
A. | 1.5 m3 |
B. | 2.5 m3 |
C. | 3.5 m3 |
D. | 5.0 m3 |
Answer» E. | |
50. |
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 | |