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This section includes 102 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Surveying knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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 | |