Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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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