Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 16 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Mud plastering does not require curing.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

Which of the below is not a plaster finish?

A. Rough-cast
B. Pebble dash
C. Sand faced
D. Wooden
Answer» E.
3.

In a lime-cement plaster, ratio 1:1:6 corresponds to:

A. Lime:cement:sand
B. Cement:Lime:sand
C. Lime:sand:gravel
D. Cement:sand:gravel
Answer» C. Lime:sand:gravel
4.

Wood surface requires _________ coats of plastering.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 1
D. None
Answer» C. 1
5.

In plastering, the 1st coat is called ___________ and its thickness should be _______ mm.

A. Undercoat, 6-9
B. Floating coat, 6-9
C. Floating coat, 10-15
D. Undercoat, 10-15
Answer» E.
6.

IN_A_LIME-CEMENT_PLASTER,_RATIO_1:1:6_CORRESPONDS_TO:?$

A. Lime:cement:sand
B. Cement:Lime:sand
C. Lime:sand:gravel
D. Cement:sand:gravel
Answer» C. Lime:sand:gravel
7.

Mud plastering does not require curing.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

Which_of_the_below_is_not_a_plaster_finish?$

A. Rough-cast
B. Pebble dash
C. Sand faced
D. Wooden
Answer» E.
9.

Wood surface requires _________ coats of plastering?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 1
D. None
Answer» C. 1
10.

___________ are used to press mortar and spread it uniformly.

A. Trowel
B. Aluminium rod
C. Floats
D. Brush
Answer» D. Brush
11.

In plastering, the 1st coat is called ___________ and its thickness should be _______ mm.

A. Undercoat, 6-9
B. Floating coat, 6-9
C. Floating coat, 10-15
D. Undercoat, 10-15
Answer» E.
12.

Which of the below is not a plaster type based on the material?

A. Cement
B. Gypsum
C. Pozzolana
D. Lime
Answer» D. Lime
13.

Which IS code gives specifications about cement plaster?

A. IS 1500
B. IS 1221
C. IS 1400
D. IS 1661
Answer» E.
14.

Before plastering, the surface has to be:

A. Rough
B. Smooth
C. Cemented
D. Watered
Answer» B. Smooth
15.

__________ is used to ensure that the thickness of plastering is uniform.

A. Bull point
B. Pivot point
C. Bull mark
D. Bench mark
Answer» D. Bench mark
16.

Plastering is also called:

A. Pre-casting
B. Pargeting
C. Porting
D. Polishing
Answer» C. Porting