Explore topic-wise MCQs in Construction & Building Materials.

This section includes 4 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Construction & Building Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The proper watering or curing for a period of at least 10 days should be done to the missionary work in case of ________

A. Horizontal movement of the earth
B. Unequal settlement of the masonry
C. Unequal settlement of the sub-soil
D. Lateral pressure on the superstructure
Answer» C. Unequal settlement of the sub-soil
2.

In case of ________ it is seen that the allowable bearing pressure on the soil is not exceeded, even under the worst conditions.

A. Withdrawal of moisture from the sub-soil
B. Transpiration of trees and shrubs
C. Unequal settlement of the sub-soil
D. Atmospheric action
Answer» D. Atmospheric action
3.

________ results rain water carrying certain Chemicals and salt which reacts with the material used for the foundation work and turn them into powder.

A. Atmospheric action
B. Unequal settlement of the soil
C. Lateral pressure on the superstructure
D. Transpiration of trees and shrubs
Answer» B. Unequal settlement of the soil
4.

_______ occurs due to various reasons such as unequal distribution of load on the foundations, varying bearing power of the sub soil, eccentricity of the load, etc.

A. Unequal settlement of the sub-soil
B. Unequal settlement of the masonry
C. Horizontal movement of the earth
D. Withdrawal of moisture from the sub-soil
Answer» B. Unequal settlement of the masonry