Toothing is a construction technique used in

Reinforced cement concrete construction

The documents expose the cynicism of the government officials – and yet as the media website reflects, not a single newspaper has reported on their existence. Which one of the following inferences may be drawn with the greatest accuracy from the above passage?

Nobody other than the government officials knew about the existence of the documents.

Newspapers did report about the documents but nobody cared.

Media reports did not show the existence of the documents.

The documents reveal the attitude of the government officials.

Choose the grammatically CORRECT sentence:

He laid in bed till 8 o’clock in the morning.

He layed in bed till 8 o’clock in the morning.

He lain in bed till 8 o’clock in the morning.

He lay in bed till 8 o’clock in the morning.

For a pin jointed steel truss system, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Forces in members at any section align in such a manner as to develop zero moment resisting capacity

Bending moment resisting capacity at any section is zero as members carry axial forces only.

Forces in members at any section align in appropriate combination of tension and compression to develop moment resisting capacity.

Forces in members at any section align in such a manner as to develop zero moment resisting capacity

Shear resisting capacity at any section is zero as members carry axial forces only

The deflection of a two way slab is primarily a function

mostly of the long span, sometimes short span

SWOT analysis is used for examining a situation’s inherent

Support, Wastefulness, Ownership and Transparency

Strength, Wastefulness, Opportunity and Tactfulness

Sanction, Weakness, Ownership and Threat

Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat

Support, Wastefulness, Ownership and Transparency

Glazing stop’ is used

to provide a cushion between the glass and the glazing pocket

to seal the glass against water and air infiltration

to provide lateral support to glass

to provide a cushion between the glass and the glazing pocket

Geographic Information System (GIS) combines maps with

computer graphics, informatics and quantitative tools

computer automation, statistics and topology

computer graphics, databases and analytical tools

computer graphics, informatics and quantitative tools

) computer informatics, databases and qualitative tools

The best location for laying the main sewer line on a flat land is

under the open space along sidewalk

The volume of surface runoff is least influenced by

existing storm water drainage system

Electrical Credit in Building Code

Electrical Conduit in Building Construction

Energy Conservation Building Code

Electrical Credit in Building Code

Energy Credit in Building Construction

101 + Mcqs in GATE-2016 in Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE) Page 2 McqOptions

51.	In AutoCAD, the maximum number of points which can be snapped in a circle using OSNAP command is
A.	1.0
B.	3
C.	4
D.	5
Answer» E.

Discussion

52.	Hip roof is formed by surfaces sloping in
A.	One direction
B.	Two directions
C.	Three direction
D.	four direction
Answer» E.

Discussion

53.	As per the IRC standards, the minimum width (in m) of a two lane urban carriageway without a raised kerb is
A.	6.0
B.	6.5
C.	7.0
D.	8.0
Answer» D. 8.0

Discussion

54.	‘Skeleton and Skin’ concept in building design and construction evolved during the
A.	Roman period
B.	Renaissance period
C.	Gothic period
D.	Greek period
Answer» D. Greek period

Discussion

55.	Toothing is a construction technique used in
A.	Wood construction
B.	Steel construction
C.	Reinforced cement concrete construction
D.	Brick masonry
Answer» E.

Discussion

56.	One percent of the people of country X are taller than 6 ft. Two percent of the people of country Y are taller than 6 ft. There are thrice as many people in country X as in country Y. Taking both countries together, what is the percentage of people taller than 6 ft?
A.	3.0
B.	2.5
C.	1.5
D.	1.25
Answer» E.

Discussion

57.	Find the odd one in the following group: ALRVX, EPVZB, ITZDF, OYEIK
A.	ALRVX
B.	EPVZB
C.	ITZDF
D.	OYEIK
Answer» E.

Discussion

58.	Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. One of his biggest ______ was his ability to forgive
A.	vice
B.	virtues
C.	choices
D.	Strenght
Answer» C. choices

Discussion

59.	A student is required to demonstrate a high level of comprehension of the subject, especially in the social sciences. The word closest in meaning to comprehension is
A.	understanding
B.	meaning
C.	concentration
D.	stability
Answer» B. meaning

Discussion

60.	The documents expose the cynicism of the government officials – and yet as the media website reflects, not a single newspaper has reported on their existence. Which one of the following inferences may be drawn with the greatest accuracy from the above passage?
A.	Nobody other than the government officials knew about the existence of the documents.
B.	Newspapers did report about the documents but nobody cared.
C.	Media reports did not show the existence of the documents.
D.	The documents reveal the attitude of the government officials.
Answer» E.

Discussion

61.	A smuggler has 10 capsules in which five are filled with narcotic drugs and the rest contain the original medicine. All the 10 capsules are mixed in a single box, from which the customs officials picked two capsules at random and tested for the presence of narcotic drugs. The probability that the smuggler will be caught is
A.	0.50
B.	0.67
C.	0.78
D.	0.82
Answer» D. 0.82

Discussion

62.	Ravi is taller than Arun but shorter than Iqbal. Sam is shorter than Ravi. Mohan is shorter than Arun. Balu is taller than Mohan and Sam. The tallest person can be
A.	Mohan
B.	Ravi
C.	Balu
D.	Arun
Answer» D. Arun

Discussion

63.	A value of x that satisfies the equation log x + log (x – 7) = log (x + 11) + log 2 is
A.	1
B.	2
C.	7
D.	11
Answer» E.

Discussion

64.	Ten teams participate in a tournament. Every team plays each of the other teams twice. The total number of matches to be played is
A.	20
B.	45
C.	60
D.	90
Answer» E.

Discussion

65.	Which one of the parts (A, B, C, D) in the sentence contains an ERROR? No sooner had the doctor seen the results of the blood test, than he suggested the patient to see the specialist.
A.	no sooner had
B.	results of the blood test
C.	suggested the patient
D.	see the specialist
Answer» D. see the specialist

Discussion

66.	Choose the grammatically CORRECT sentence:
A.	He laid in bed till 8 o’clock in the morning.
B.	He layed in bed till 8 o’clock in the morning.
C.	He lain in bed till 8 o’clock in the morning.
D.	He lay in bed till 8 o’clock in the morning.
Answer» E.

Discussion

67.	Choose the most appropriate pair of words from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The high level of ___ of the questions in the test was ___ by an increase in the period of time allotted for answering them.
A.	difficulty, compensated
B.	exactitude, magnified
C.	aptitude, decreased
D.	attitude, mitigated
Answer» B. exactitude, magnified

Discussion

68.	Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below? Pacify
A.	Excite
B.	Soothe
C.	Deplete
D.	Tire
Answer» C. Deplete

Discussion

69.	2 ton of cement is used to make 10 ton of hardened concrete having a water cement ratio of 0.45. One cubic meter of this concrete has a mass of 2.5 ton. The area of 200 mm thick slab (in sq. m) that can be cast using the entire 10 ton of concrete will be
A.	10
B.	15
C.	20
D.	25
Answer» D. 25

Discussion

70.	ton of cement is used to make 10 ton of hardened concrete having a water cement ratio of 0.45. One cubic meter of this concrete has a mass of 2.5 ton. Quantity of water used (in kg) is
A.	90
B.	450
C.	900
D.	945
Answer» D. 945

Discussion

71.	An aircraft flying at an altitude of 5000 m above mean sea level takes aerial photographs of a flat terrain having an average elevation of 1000m above mean sea level. The scale of photographs is 1:20000 The area covered on ground (in hectare) by each photo format of 18 cm x 18 cm is
A.	1266
B.	1276
C.	1286
D.	1296
Answer» E.

Discussion

72.	An aircraft flying at an altitude of 5000 m above mean sea level takes aerial photographs of a flat terrain having an average elevation of 1000m above mean sea level. The scale of photographs is 1:20000 The focal length of the camera (in cm) is
A.	15
B.	20
C.	25
D.	30
Answer» C. 25

Discussion

73.	For a pin jointed steel truss system, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.	Bending moment resisting capacity at any section is zero as members carry axial forces only.
B.	Forces in members at any section align in appropriate combination of tension and compression to develop moment resisting capacity.
C.	Forces in members at any section align in such a manner as to develop zero moment resisting capacity
D.	Shear resisting capacity at any section is zero as members carry axial forces only
Answer» C. Forces in members at any section align in such a manner as to develop zero moment resisting capacity

Discussion

74.	If the original cost of a building is Rs. 25,00,000/- and its scrap value after 55 years is Rs.25,000/-, then its annual depreciation (in Rs.) using straight line method is
A.	25,000
B.	35,000
C.	45,000
D.	55,000
Answer» D. 55,000

Discussion

75.	A classroom of 12m x 25m x 4m requires 3 air changes per hour. At an air velocity of 2 m/s, the necessary duct cross section (in m2 ) is
A.	0.50
B.	0.75
C.	1.00
D.	1.25
Answer» B. 0.75

Discussion

76.	A 6m long beam is fixed at its left end and is free at its right end. If a concentrated load of 25kN acts downwards at 4m from the left end, then the bending moment (in kNm) at the left end is
A.	0.0
B.	25.0
C.	50.0
D.	100.0
Answer» E.

Discussion

77.	Total land area for a plotted housing development project is 50.0 hectare, of which, area under community facilities, common open spaces and roads are 9%, 10 %, and 16 % respectively. Total number of saleable plots of 250 m2 each will be
A.	1100
B.	1300
C.	1500
D.	1700
Answer» C. 1500

Discussion

78.	A painting in a living room needs to be lighted at 250 lux. If the light is incident normally on the painting from a distance of 6 m, then the intensity of light source required (in candela) is
A.	1500
B.	3000
C.	6000
D.	9000
Answer» E.

Discussion

79.	The deflection of a two way slab is primarily a function
A.	of the long span
B.	of the short span
C.	mostly of the long span, sometimes short span
D.	All of the Above
Answer» E.

Discussion

80.	SWOT analysis is used for examining a situation’s inherent
A.	Strength, Wastefulness, Opportunity and Tactfulness
B.	Sanction, Weakness, Ownership and Threat
C.	Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat
D.	Support, Wastefulness, Ownership and Transparency
Answer» D. Support, Wastefulness, Ownership and Transparency

Discussion

81.	Which one of the following is NOT a basic principle of designing people-friendly urban built environment?
A.	Diversity
B.	Monotony
C.	Adaptability
D.	Legibility
Answer» C. Adaptability

Discussion

82.	Glazing stop’ is used
A.	as a bearing support for glass
B.	to seal the glass against water and air infiltration
C.	to provide lateral support to glass
D.	to provide a cushion between the glass and the glazing pocket
Answer» D. to provide a cushion between the glass and the glazing pocket

Discussion

83.	Geographic Information System (GIS) combines maps with
A.	computer automation, statistics and topology
B.	computer graphics, databases and analytical tools
C.	computer graphics, informatics and quantitative tools
D.	) computer informatics, databases and qualitative tools
Answer» C. computer graphics, informatics and quantitative tools

Discussion

84.	Load from a slab to beam is primarily transferred through
A.	axial force
B.	bending moment
C.	shearing force
D.	Mark to All
Answer» E.

Discussion

85.	The most appropriate tree for designing a smell sensory pathway is
A.	Delonix Regia
B.	Casia Fistula
C.	Bougainvillea
D.	Jasminum Augustifolium
Answer» E.

Discussion

86.	Among the following, the urban open space known for its human scale is
A.	Piazza del Campo, Sienna
B.	Piazza del Popolo, Rome
C.	St. Peter’s Square, Rome
D.	Place de la Concorde, Paris
Answer» B. Piazza del Popolo, Rome

Discussion

87.	Ponding is associated with
A.	RC column
B.	Steel column
C.	RC slab
D.	Steel truss
Answer» D. Steel truss

Discussion

88.	The best location for laying the main sewer line on a flat land is
A.	under the road
B.	under the sidewalk
C.	under the central verge
D.	under the open space along sidewalk
Answer» B. under the sidewalk

Discussion

89.	The volume of surface runoff is least influenced by
A.	existing storm water drainage system
B.	amount of rainfall
C.	site slope
D.	All of the Above
Answer» E.

Discussion

90.	Which one of the following is biodegradable?
A.	Detergent
B.	Leather
C.	Recycled plastic
D.	Aluminum foil
Answer» C. Recycled plastic

Discussion

91.	Aerial photography is a useful tool to obtain
A.	Land contour data
B.	Land cover data
C.	Land ownership data
D.	Landuse data
Answer» C. Land ownership data

Discussion

92.	Which one of the following mode is NOT categorized as a public transit?
A.	Bus
B.	Ferry
C.	Taxi
D.	Tram
Answer» D. Tram

Discussion

93.	Which one of the following causes seismic irregularity in a building?
A.	Rectangular plan shape
B.	Vertical setback
C.	Increase in heigh
D.	Seismic joint
Answer» C. Increase in heigh

Discussion

94.	The role of a plasticizer in concrete is to improve
A.	Compressive strength
B.	Permeability
C.	Workability
D.	Tensile strength
Answer» D. Tensile strength

Discussion

95.	Villa Savoye’, Paris is an example of
A.	Modernism
B.	Post Modernism
C.	Deconstructivism
D.	Eclecticism
Answer» B. Post Modernism

Discussion

96.	‘Cover block’ is used as a building construction component in
A.	Brick wall
B.	Curtain wall
C.	Steel truss
D.	RC beam
Answer» E.

Discussion

97.	Age-Sex cohort for a state in India is obtained from
A.	Census of India
B.	Election Commission of India
C.	Indian Statistical Institute
D.	Survey of India
Answer» B. Election Commission of India

Discussion

98.	ECBC stands for
A.	Electrical Conduit in Building Construction
B.	Energy Conservation Building Code
C.	Electrical Credit in Building Code
D.	Energy Credit in Building Construction
Answer» C. Electrical Credit in Building Code

Discussion

99.	Which one of the following is NOT a traffic calming measure?
A.	Rumble strips
B.	Roundabouts
C.	Pedestrian crossings
D.	Roadside trees
Answer» E.

Discussion

100.	The hue at the centre of the Munsell Colour Solid is
A.	Black
B.	Grey
C.	Speia
D.	White
Answer» C. Speia

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE).

In AutoCAD, the maximum number of points which can be snapped in a circle using OSNAP command is

Hip roof is formed by surfaces sloping in

As per the IRC standards, the minimum width (in m) of a two lane urban carriageway without a raised kerb is

‘Skeleton and Skin’ concept in building design and construction evolved during the

Toothing is a construction technique used in

One percent of the people of country X are taller than 6 ft. Two percent of the people of country Y are taller than 6 ft. There are thrice as many people in country X as in country Y. Taking both countries together, what is the percentage of people taller than 6 ft?

Find the odd one in the following group: ALRVX, EPVZB, ITZDF, OYEIK

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. One of his biggest ______ was his ability to forgive

A student is required to demonstrate a high level of comprehension of the subject, especially in the social sciences. The word closest in meaning to comprehension is

The documents expose the cynicism of the government officials – and yet as the media website reflects, not a single newspaper has reported on their existence. Which one of the following inferences may be drawn with the greatest accuracy from the above passage?

Ravi is taller than Arun but shorter than Iqbal. Sam is shorter than Ravi. Mohan is shorter than Arun. Balu is taller than Mohan and Sam. The tallest person can be

A value of x that satisfies the equation log x + log (x – 7) = log (x + 11) + log 2 is

Ten teams participate in a tournament. Every team plays each of the other teams twice. The total number of matches to be played is

Which one of the parts (A, B, C, D) in the sentence contains an ERROR? No sooner had the doctor seen the results of the blood test, than he suggested the patient to see the specialist.

Choose the grammatically CORRECT sentence:

Choose the most appropriate pair of words from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The high level of ___ of the questions in the test was ___ by an increase in the period of time allotted for answering them.

Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below? Pacify

2 ton of cement is used to make 10 ton of hardened concrete having a water cement ratio of 0.45. One cubic meter of this concrete has a mass of 2.5 ton. The area of 200 mm thick slab (in sq. m) that can be cast using the entire 10 ton of concrete will be

ton of cement is used to make 10 ton of hardened concrete having a water cement ratio of 0.45. One cubic meter of this concrete has a mass of 2.5 ton. Quantity of water used (in kg) is

An aircraft flying at an altitude of 5000 m above mean sea level takes aerial photographs of a flat terrain having an average elevation of 1000m above mean sea level. The scale of photographs is 1:20000 The area covered on ground (in hectare) by each photo format of 18 cm x 18 cm is

An aircraft flying at an altitude of 5000 m above mean sea level takes aerial photographs of a flat terrain having an average elevation of 1000m above mean sea level. The scale of photographs is 1:20000 The focal length of the camera (in cm) is

For a pin jointed steel truss system, which of the following statements is TRUE?

If the original cost of a building is Rs. 25,00,000/- and its scrap value after 55 years is Rs.25,000/-, then its annual depreciation (in Rs.) using straight line method is

A classroom of 12m x 25m x 4m requires 3 air changes per hour. At an air velocity of 2 m/s, the necessary duct cross section (in m2 ) is

A 6m long beam is fixed at its left end and is free at its right end. If a concentrated load of 25kN acts downwards at 4m from the left end, then the bending moment (in kNm) at the left end is

Total land area for a plotted housing development project is 50.0 hectare, of which, area under community facilities, common open spaces and roads are 9%, 10 %, and 16 % respectively. Total number of saleable plots of 250 m2 each will be

A painting in a living room needs to be lighted at 250 lux. If the light is incident normally on the painting from a distance of 6 m, then the intensity of light source required (in candela) is

The deflection of a two way slab is primarily a function

SWOT analysis is used for examining a situation’s inherent

Which one of the following is NOT a basic principle of designing people-friendly urban built environment?

Glazing stop’ is used

Geographic Information System (GIS) combines maps with

Load from a slab to beam is primarily transferred through

The most appropriate tree for designing a smell sensory pathway is

Among the following, the urban open space known for its human scale is

Ponding is associated with

The best location for laying the main sewer line on a flat land is

The volume of surface runoff is least influenced by

Which one of the following is biodegradable?

Aerial photography is a useful tool to obtain

Which one of the following mode is NOT categorized as a public transit?

Which one of the following causes seismic irregularity in a building?

The role of a plasticizer in concrete is to improve

Villa Savoye’, Paris is an example of

‘Cover block’ is used as a building construction component in

Age-Sex cohort for a state in India is obtained from

ECBC stands for

Which one of the following is NOT a traffic calming measure?

The hue at the centre of the Munsell Colour Solid is

Choose the most appropriate pair of words from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The high level of _ of the questions in the test was _ by an increase in the period of time allotted for answering them.