Explore topic-wise MCQs in Building Materials.

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.