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1.

Anti-siphonage pipe is connected to

A. 4.00 cum
B. Main soil pipe
C. Bottom of P trap W.C.
D. Top of P trap W.C.
Answer» D. Top of P trap W.C.
2.

Berms are provided in canals if these are

A. Hollow concrete block wall
B. Concrete fencing posts
C. None of these.
D. fully in excavation
Answer» C. None of these.
3.

The area of the cross-section of a road fully in banking shown in the given figure, is

A. 2.5 m3
B. 3.5 m3
C. 5.0 m3
Answer» B. 3.5 m3
4.

The detention period in a septic tank is assumed

A. All the above.
B. 20 minutes
C. 25 minutes
D. 30 minutes
Answer» D. 30 minutes
5.

The reduced levels of points, 30 metres apart along the longitudinal section of a road portion between chainages 5 and 9 are shown in the given figure. If there is a uniform up-gradient of the road 120 in 1, the chainage of the point with no filling or cutting is

A. Sq m
B. Metres
C. None of these
D. (6 + 15) chains
Answer» C. None of these
6.

The measurement is made in square metre in case of

A. No deductions are made for the ends of dissimilar structures up to 500 sq.cm cross-sectional area
B. None of these.
C. Cement concrete in foundation
D. R.C.C. structure
Answer» E.
7.

The expected out turn of cement concrete 1 : 2 : 4 per mason per day is

A. The formal acceptance by the administrative department for incurring an expenditure on the work, is called administrative approval
B. The order of a competent authority sanctioning a properly detailed estimate of the cost of a work of construction or repair is called technical sanction
C. All the above.
D. 1.5 m3
Answer» E.
8.

The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept

A. None of these.
B. 60 cm
C. 70 cm
D. 75 cm to 80 cm
Answer» D. 75 cm to 80 cm
9.

The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating

A. Dressed stones in Chajjas
B. (a) and (d) of the above.
C. Circular buildings
D. Hexagonal buildings
Answer» E.
10.

The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in

A. Transportation of materials
B. Location of site and local labour charges
C. All the above.
D. Cub.m
Answer» C. All the above.
11.

The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of

A. All the above.
B. Honey comb brick work
C. Brick flat soling
D. Half brick walls or the partition
Answer» E.
12.

The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer is called

A. All the above.
B. Master trap
C. Intercepting trap
D. Interception manhole
Answer» E.
13.

The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate, is

A. 8.0 sq m
B. 10 sq m
C. Quantity of the materials
D. Availability of materials
Answer» E.
14.

The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width and 10 sq.m in plan area with a depth not exceeding 30 cm, is termed as

A. Excavation
B. Surface dressing
C. Cutting
D. Surface excavation.
Answer» E.
15.

Carpet area does not include the area of

A. the walls along with doors and other openings
B. verandah, corridor and passage
C. bath room and lavatory
D. kitchen and pantry
Answer» E.
16.

In case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps, the cost includes

A. All the above.
B. Setting and laying
C. Bed concreting
D. Connection to drains
Answer» E.
17.

Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate

A. Wall thickness
B. Room area
C. Verandah area
D. W.C. area
Answer» E.
18.

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.
19.

A cement concrete road is 1000 m long, 8 m wide and 15 cm thick over the sub-base of 10 cm thick gravel. The box cutting in road crust is

A. 500 m3
B. 1000 m3
C. 1500 m3
D. 2000 m3
Answer» D. 2000 m3
20.

The slope of the oultet of 'P trap' below the horizontal is kept

A. 8°
B. 10°
C. 12°
D. 14°
Answer» E.
21.

Size, capacity and materials need be specified for

A. Bib-cocks
B. Stop-cocks
C. Ferrules
D. Ball valves
Answer» E.
22.

While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is

A. Metre for length
B. Cubic metre for area
C. Square metres for volume
D. Kilogram for weight
Answer» E.
23.

The value of 'B' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is :

A. 45 cm
B. 50 cm
C. 30 cm
D. 25 cm
Answer» B. 50 cm
24.

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
25.

Pick up the correct statement regarding the centre line method of estimating a building

A. Product of the centre line of the walls and area of cross-section of any item, gives total quantity of the item
B. The centre line is worked out separately for different sections of walls of a building
C. The centre line length is reduced by half the layer of main wall joining the partition wall
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
26.

The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per mazdoor per day is

A. 1.00 cum
B. 2.00 cum
C. 3.00 cum
D. 4.00 cum
Answer» D. 4.00 cum
27.

If B is the width of formation, d is the height of the embankment, side slope S : 1, for a highway with no transverse slope, the area of cross-section is

A. B + d + Sd
B. Bd + Sd2
C. B x d - Sd1/2
D. (Bd + Sd2)
Answer» C. B x d - Sd1/2
28.

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
29.

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
30.

The following item of earth work is not measured separately.

A. Setting out of works
B. Site clearence
C. dead men
D. Steps in deep exavaction
Answer» E.
31.

The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to

A. 1
B. 0.75
C. 0.5
D. 0.25
Answer» D. 0.25
32.

The rate of an item of work depends on

A. Specifications of works
B. Specifications of materials
C. Proportion of mortar
D. Method of construction
Answer» E.
33.

If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a particular length, and the ground is also having a longitudinal slope, the earthwork may be calculated by

A. Mid-section formula
B. Trapezoidal formula
C. Prismoidal formula
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
34.

Referring of given figure, pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The total length of centre line of four walls is 20 m
B. Length of long wall out-to-out is 6.80 m
C. Length of short walls in-to-in is 3.20 m
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
35.

While estimating a reinforced cement structure, the omitted cover of concrete is assumed

A. at the end of reminforcing bar, not less than 25 mm or twice the diameter of the bar
B. in thin slabs, 12 mm minimum or diameter of the bar whichever is more
C. for reinforcing longitudinal bar in a beam 25 mm minimum or diameter of the largest bar which is more
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
36.

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
37.

The area of a sloping surface of a protective embankment of mean height d, side slopes S : 1 and length L is

A. d x d x s
B. d2 x (ds)2
C. L.D 1 + s2
D. 2 LD 1 + s2
Answer» D. 2 LD 1 + s2
38.

Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds

A. 0.02
B. 0.025
C. 0.04
D. 0.05
Answer» E.
39.

If tensile stress of a steel rod of diameter D is 1400 kg/cm2 and bond stress is 6 kg/cm2, the required bond length of the rod is

A. 30 D
B. 40 D
C. 50 D
D. 53 D
Answer» E.
40.

The measurement is made for stone work in square metre in case of

A. Wall facing
B. Columns, lintels, copings
C. Building work
D. Dressed stones in Chajjas
Answer» E.
41.

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. at the point where vertical soil pipe joins the house drain
Answer» E.
42.

The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is

A. Collapsible gates
B. Rolling shutters
C. Steel doors
D. Ventilators and glazing.
Answer» E.
43.

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
44.

According to Indian Standards Institute, the actual size of modular bricks is

A. 23 cm x 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm
B. 25 cm x 13 cm x 7.5 cm
C. 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm
D. 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm
Answer» D. 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm
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.

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 O.Olcum
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
47.

The brick work is not measured in cu m in case of

A. One or more than one brick wall
B. Brick work in arches
C. Reinforced brick work
D. Half brick wall.
Answer» E.
48.

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
49.

The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square metres

A. Root slabs
B. Floors
C. D.P.C.
D. Wall panels
Answer» E.
50.

For the construction of buildings, the subheads of the estimate are

A. Earthwork, Concrete work, Brick work
B. Brickwork, Stone work, Roofing
C. Brickwork Flooring, Wood work, Steel work
D. Plastering or pointing, finishing, water supply and sanitary work
Answer» E.