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This section includes 17 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Building Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
The word Plinth is derived from ___________ |
A. | Latin |
B. | Greek |
C. | Spanish |
D. | Polish |
Answer» C. Spanish | |
2. |
Foundations are more susceptible to ____________ |
A. | Settlement |
B. | Corrosion |
C. | Fracture |
D. | Shocks |
Answer» B. Corrosion | |
3. |
The portion below the plinth level is known as ____________ |
A. | Plinth area |
B. | Superstructure |
C. | Sub-structure |
D. | Formation level |
Answer» D. Formation level | |
4. |
The height of the Plinth should not be less than __________ |
A. | 45 cm |
B. | 20 cm |
C. | 1 m |
D. | 500 cm |
Answer» B. 20 cm | |
5. |
The ____________ provides support to the occupants, furniture, fixtures and equipments of a building. |
A. | Plinth |
B. | Ramp |
C. | Floor |
D. | Lifts |
Answer» D. Lifts | |
6. |
In a market area, the plinth area should not exceed __________ of the area of site. |
A. | 75% |
B. | 25% |
C. | 95% |
D. | 55% |
Answer» B. 25% | |
7. |
What should be the average height of plinth? |
A. | 300-500 m |
B. | 1-2 m |
C. | 300-450 mm |
D. | 50-100 mm |
Answer» D. 50-100 mm | |
8. |
FOUNDATIONS_ARE_MORE_SUSCEPTIBLE_TO_______?$ |
A. | Settlement |
B. | Corrosion |
C. | Fracture |
D. | Shocks |
Answer» B. Corrosion | |
9. |
The_word_Plinth_is_derived_from______$ |
A. | Latin |
B. | Greek |
C. | Spanish |
D. | Polish |
Answer» C. Spanish | |
10. |
The portion below the plinth level is known as _____? |
A. | Plinth area |
B. | Superstructure |
C. | Sub-structure |
D. | Formation level |
Answer» D. Formation level | |
11. |
The height of the Plinth should not be less than ____ |
A. | 45 cm |
B. | 20 cm |
C. | 1 m |
D. | 500 cm |
Answer» B. 20 cm | |
12. |
_________ is known as Substructure of the building. |
A. | Plinth |
B. | Trenches |
C. | Foundation |
D. | Footing |
Answer» D. Footing | |
13. |
The ______ provides support to the occupants, furniture, fixtures and equipments of a building. |
A. | Plinth |
B. | Ramp |
C. | Floor |
D. | Lifts |
Answer» D. Lifts | |
14. |
In a market area, the plinth area should not exceed ____ of the area of site. |
A. | 75% |
B. | 25% |
C. | 95% |
D. | 55% |
Answer» B. 25% | |
15. |
What should be the average height of plinth. |
A. | 300-500 m |
B. | 1-2 m |
C. | 300-450 mm |
D. | 50-100 mm |
Answer» D. 50-100 mm | |
16. |
The built up area measured and the plinth level is known as __________ |
A. | Total area |
B. | Plinth area |
C. | Plot area |
D. | Floor area |
Answer» C. Plot area | |
17. |
The part of the building above the ground level and up to the floor level immediately above the ground is known as __________ |
A. | Plinth area |
B. | Formation level |
C. | Ground level |
D. | Plinth |
Answer» E. | |