Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

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51.

Size, capacity and materials need be specified for

A. Bib-cocks
B. Stop-cocks
C. Ferrules
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
52.

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.
53.

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.
54.

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.
55.

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. Litre for capacity
Answer» E.
56.

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
57.

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. All the above.
Answer» E.
58.

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.
59.

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
60.

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. All the above.
Answer» E.
61.

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
62.

Berms are provided in canals if these are

A. fully in excavation
B. partly in excavtion and partly in embankment
C. fully in embankment
D. All the above.
Answer» C. fully in embankment
63.

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
64.

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

A. Cleats
B. Brackets
C. Bolts
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
65.

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. (a), (b) and (c) of the above.
Answer» E.
66.

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
67.

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
68.

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.
69.

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. All the above.
Answer» E.
70.

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

A. Quantity of the materials
B. Availability of materials
C. Transportation of materials
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
71.

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.
72.

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.
73.

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
74.

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.
75.

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.
76.

Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is

A. 10 cm
B. 15 cm
C. 20 cm
D. None of these.
Answer» B. 15 cm
77.

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.
78.

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

A. Collapsible gates
B. Rolling shutters
C. Steel doors
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
79.

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
80.

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

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
81.

The correct prismoidal formula for volume is

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
82.

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. 39 D
C. 50 D
D. 59 D
Answer» E.
83.

The area of a sloping surface of a protective embankment of mean height‘d’, side slopes S: 1 and length ‘L’ 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)
84.

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

A. Root slabs
B. Floors
C. Wall panels
D. All the above
Answer» E.
85.

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

A. [sb² + r² (2bd + sd)²]/(r² - s²)
B. [sb² + r² (2bd + sd)²]/(r² - s²)
C. [sb² + r² (2bd + sd)²]/(r - s)
D. None of these
Answer» B. [sb² + r² (2bd + sd)²]/(r² - s²)
86.

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)
87.

Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square meters 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.
88.

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

A. ⅓ × (b - rd)²/(r - s)
B. ⅓ × (b - rd)²/(r + s)
C. ½ × (b + rd)²/(r - s)
D. ⅓ × (b - rd)²/(s - r)
Answer» B. ⅓ × (b - rd)²/(r + s)
89.

The measurement is not made in square meters in case of

A. D.P.C. (Damp proof course)
B. Form works
C. Concrete Jeffries
D. R.C. Chhajja
Answer» E.
90.

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
91.

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
92.

The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest

A. 0.25 kg
B. 0.50 kg
C. 0.75 kg
D. 1.00 kg
Answer» E.
93.

The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended

A. 100 mm
B. 150 mm
C. 200 mm
D. 175 mm
Answer» C. 200 mm
94.

The ground surface slopes 1 in 50 along a proposed railway embankment 150 m in length. The height of the embankment at zero chainage is 0.5 m, the width is 11 m and side slopes 2:1. If the falling gradient of the embankment is 1 in 150, the quantity of the earthwork calculated by prismoidal formula, is

A. 3250 m 3
B. 3225 m 3
C. 3275 m 3
D. 3300 m 3
Answer» C. 3275 m 3
95.

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

A. 8°
B. 10°
C. 12°
D. 14°
Answer» E.
96.

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.
97.

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
98.

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
99.

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. (6 + 15) chains
B. (6 + 12) chains
C. (6 + 18) chains
D. None of these.
Answer» C. (6 + 18) chains
100.

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. d 2 x (ds) 2
C. L.D 1 + s 2
D. 2 LD 1 + s 2
Answer» D. 2 LD 1 + s 2