Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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51.

The cross-sections for a highway is taken at

A. right angle to the centre line
B. 30 metres apart
C. intermediate points having abrupt change in gradient
D. the starting end points of the curves
Answer» E.
52.

Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is

A. Cleats
B. Brackets
C. Bolts
D. Distance separators
Answer» E.
53.

The assumption on which the trapezoidal formula for volumes is based, is

A. The end sections are parallel planes
B. The mid-area of a pyramid is half the average area of the ends
C. The volume of the prismoidal is over-es-timted and hence a prismoidal correction is applied
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
54.

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
55.

Cost of fittings and their fixing is specified for the following sanitary fittings

A. Water closets
B. Flushing pipes
C. Lavatary basins
D. Sinks
Answer» E.
56.

The rate of payment is made for 100 cu m (per % cu m) in case of

A. Earth work in excavation
B. Rock cutting
C. Excavation in trenches for foundation
D. Earth work in filling the plinth
Answer» E.
57.

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
58.

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.
59.

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
60.

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
61.

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 height of fresh air inlet pipe fixed vertically with wall is 3 m
D. The mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe
Answer» E.
62.

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
63.

The measurement is not made in square metres in case of

A. D.P.C. (Damp proof course)
B. Form works
C. Concrete Jaffries
D. R.C. Chhajja.
Answer» E.
64.

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. In laying pipes, the method of jointing and fixing is specifically specified
Answer» E.
65.

A portion of an embankment having a uniform up-gradient 1 in 500 is circular with radius 1000 m of the centre line. It subtends 180° at the centre. If the height of the bank is 1 m at the lower end, and side slopes 2:1, the earth work involved.

A. 26, 000 m3
B. 26, 500 m3
C. 27, 000 m3
D. 27, 500 m3
Answer» E.
66.

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
67.

The most reliable estiamte is

A. Detailed estimate
B. Preliminary estimate
C. Plinth area estimate
D. Cube rate estimate
Answer» B. Preliminary estimate
68.

The correct prismoidal formula for volume is

A. D [first area + last area + ‚àë Even area + 2 ‚àë odd areas]
B. [first area + last area + 4 ‚àë Even area + 2 ‚àë odd areas]
C. [first area + last area + 2 ‚àë Even area + 4 ‚àë odd areas]
D. [first area + last area + 2 ‚àë Even area + 4 ‚àë odd areas].
Answer» C. [first area + last area + 2 ‚àë Even area + 4 ‚àë odd areas]
69.

The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per manson per day

A. 2.5 sqm
B. 5.0 sqm
C. 7.5 sqm
D. 10 sqm
Answer» D. 10 sqm
70.

As per Indian Standard Specifications, the peak discharge for domestic purposes per capita per minute, is taken

A. 1.80 litres for 5 to 10 users
B. 1.20 litres for 15 users
C. 1.35 for 20 users
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
71.

In the mid-section formula

A. The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections
B. The area of mid-sections is calculated by using mean depth
C. The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two sections
D. The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two original sections
Answer» E.
72.

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
73.

The plinth area of a building not includes

A. area of the walls at the floor level
B. area of stair cover
C. internal shaft for sanitary installations up to 2 sq m. in area
D. lift and wall including landing
Answer» E.
74.

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 x 0.42 d
C. L - 0.42 d
D. L - 2 x 0.4 d
Answer» C. L - 0.42 d
75.

Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square metres for payment.

A. Ordinary cuttings up to 1 m
B. surface dressing up to 15 cm depths
C. Surface excavation up to 30 cm depths
D. Both (b) and (c)
Answer» E.