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1.

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

A. (Bd + Sd
B. )
Answer» C.
2.

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

A.
B. 10°
C. 12°
D. 14°
Answer» E.
3.

The value of '' 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
4.

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

A.
B. 2
C.
Answer» D.
5.

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

A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 53
E. 59
Answer» F.
6.

The total length of a cranked bar through a distance () at 45° in case of a beam of effective length , is

A. + 0.42
B. + 2 x 0.42
C. - 0.42
D. - 2 x 0.4
Answer» C. - 0.42
7.

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)
8.

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
9.

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
10.

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
11.

The total length of a cranked bar through a distance (d) at 45° in case of a beam of effective length L, is

A. + 0.42 d
B. + (2 × 0.42 d)
C. - (0.42 d)
D. - (2 × 0.4 d)
Answer» C. - (0.42 d)
12.

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. 6,000 m³
B. 6,500 m³
C. 7,000 m³
D. 7,500 m³
Answer» E.
13.

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

A. rdinary cuttings up to 1 m
B. urface dressing up to 15 cm depths
C. urface excavation up to 30 cm depths
D. oth (B) and (C)
Answer» E.
14.

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. 0 D
B. 9 D
C. 0 D
D. 9 D
Answer» E.
15.

The cross-sectional area of the embankment of a canal fully in embankment in the given figure is

A. (b₁ + b₂) h
B. b₁ + b₂) h + sb²
C. b₁ + b₂) + 2sh²
D. [(b₁ + b₂) (b + sh²)]
Answer» D. [(b₁ + b₂) (b + sh²)]
16.

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

A. oot slabs
B. loors
C. all panels
D. ll the above
Answer» E.
17.

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

A. 5 cm
B. 0 cm
C. 0 cm
D. 5 cm
Answer» B. 0 cm
18.

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

A. 00 mm
B. 50 mm
C. 00 mm
D. 50 mm
Answer» D. 50 mm
19.

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

A. 5 cm
B. 0 cm
C. 0 cm
D. 5 cm
Answer» C. 0 cm
20.

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

A. × d × s
B. [d² × (ds)²]
C. .D √(1 + s²)
D. L.D √(1 + s²)
Answer» D. L.D √(1 + s²)
21.

Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following:

A. t is provided in between the lower end of the house drain and the street sewer
B. t is provided a cleaning eye at the top of the trap
C. he mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe
D. he water seal is less than that of ordinary traps
Answer» E.
22.

The measurement is not made in square meters in case of

A. .P.C. (Damp proof course)
B. orm works
C. oncrete Jeffries
D. .C. Chhajja
Answer» E.
23.

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.
24.

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.
25.

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)
26.

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.
27.

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.
28.

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.
29.

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.
30.

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
31.

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
32.

The most reliable estimate is

A. Detailed estimate
B. Preliminary estimate
C. Plinth area estimate
D. Cube rate estimate
Answer» B. Preliminary estimate
33.

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
34.

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.
35.

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
36.

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.
37.

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.
38.

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.
39.

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
40.

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.
41.

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
42.

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.
43.

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.
44.

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. All the above
Answer» E.
45.

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.
46.

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

A. Water closets
B. Flushing pipes
C. Lavatory basins
D. All the above
Answer» E.
47.

The measurement is made in square metre in case of

A. Cement concrete in foundation
B. R.C.C. structure
C. Hollow concrete block wall
D. None of these
Answer» E.
48.

The following item of earth work is not measured separately.

A. Setting out of works
B. Site clearance
C. Steps in deep excavation
D. All the above
Answer» E.
49.

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

A. 23 cm × 11.5 cm × 7.5 cm
B. 25 cm × 13 cm × 7.5 cm
C. 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm
D. 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm
Answer» D. 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm
50.

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.