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This section includes 63 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. |
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. | 8° |
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. | |