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1.

For 12 mm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 on 100 sq.m new brick work, the quantity of cementrequired, is

A. 0.200 m3
B. 0.247 m3
C. 0.274 m3
D. 0.295 m3
Answer» D. 0.295 m3
2.

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
3.

S: 1 andlength 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)
4.

The total length of a cranked bar through a distance (d) at 45° in case of a beam of effectivelength 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)
5.

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

A. root slabs
B. floors
C. wall panels
D. all the above
Answer» E.
6.

The cost of the earthwork in excavation for the surface drain of cross-section shown in the givenfigure 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
7.

In long and short wall method of estimation, the length of long wall is the centre to centredistance 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
8.

As per Indian Standard Specifications, the peak discharge for domestic purposes per capita perminute, 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.
9.

The cross-section of a road partly in banking and partly in cutting is shown in the given figure. Thearea of the shaded portion is

A. b - rd)²/(r - s)
B. b - rd)²/(r + s)
C. ½ × (b + rd)²/(r - s)
D. b - rd)²/(s - r)
Answer» B. b - rd)²/(r + s)
10.

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

A. excavation
B. surface dressing
C. cutting
D. surface excavation
Answer» E.
11.

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

A. 500 m3
B. 1000 m3
C. 1500 m3
D. 2000 m3
Answer» D. 2000 m3
12.

If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a particular length, and the ground isalso 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.
13.

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
14.

The following item of earth work is not measured separately.

A. Setting out of works
B. Site clearence
C. dead men
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
15.

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 - Sd^1/2
D. 1/2(Bd + Sd²)
Answer» C. B x d - Sd^1/2
16.

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. all the above.
Answer» E.
17.

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.
18.

The rate of an item of work depends on

A. Specifications of works
B. Specifications of materials
C. Proportion of mortar
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
19.

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
20.

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.
21.

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
22.

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
23.

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
24.

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.
25.

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
26.

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.
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.

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.
29.

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.
30.

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 water seal is less than that of ordinary traps.
Answer» E.
31.

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.
32.

The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating

A. Circular buildings
B. Hexagonal buildings
C. Octagonal buildings
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
33.

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.
34.

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
35.

The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to

A. 100%
B. 75%
C. 50%
D. 25%
Answer» D. 25%
36.

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. area of cantilevered porch.
Answer» E.
37.

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

A. Wall thickness
B. Room area
C. Verandah area
D. Courtyard area.
Answer» E.
38.

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

A. Water closets
B. Flushing pipes
C. Lavatary basins
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
39.

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
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 O.Olcum
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
41.

The most reliable estiamte is

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

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.
44.

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
45.

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

A.
B. 10°
C. 12°
D. 14°
Answer» E.
46.

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.
47.

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. 59 D
Answer» E.
48.

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.
49.

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
50.

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