Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength Materials.

This section includes 22 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Strength Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The small projections of plaster are known as ________

A. Back
B. Dado
C. Dot
D. Hack
Answer» D. Hack
2.

Which of the following is a defect in plastering?

A. Flaking
B. Scrap
C. Rust
D. Staining
Answer» B. Scrap
3.

Skimming float is ____________

A. Wooden float
B. Metalled float
C. Tempered steel float
D. Asbestos cement sheet
Answer» B. Metalled float
4.

_________ is used to check the level of plastered surface.

A. Gauging trowel
B. Plumb bob
C. Floating Rule
D. Float
Answer» D. Float
5.

Which of the following is known as” laying trowel”?

A. Float
B. Gauge trowel
C. Floating Rule
D. Skimming float
Answer» B. Gauge trowel
6.

The thickness of lime plaster varies from _______ to ________ mm.

A. 15 – 20 mm
B. 12 – 15 mm
C. 18 – 25 mm
D. 20 – 25 mm
Answer» E.
7.

Stucco is a type of _________

A. Varnishing
B. Distempering
C. Plastering
D. Whitewashing
Answer» D. Whitewashing
8.

__________IS_USED_TO_CHECK_LEVEL_OF_PLASTERED_SURFACE.?$

A. Gauging trowel
B. Plumb bob
C. Floating Rule
D. Float
Answer» D. Float
9.

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A. Float
B. Gauge trowel
C. Floating Rule
D. Skimming float
Answer» B. Gauge trowel
10.

Which of the following is a defect in plastering?$

A. Flaking
B. Scrap
C. Rust
D. Staining
Answer» B. Scrap
11.

Skimming float is ____________$

A. Wooden float
B. Metalled float
C. Tempered steel float
D. Asbestos cement sheet
Answer» B. Metalled float
12.

______ openings or indentations of corrugations in plaster.

A. Helms
B. Grains
C. Keys
D. Flake
Answer» D. Flake
13.

The small projections of plaster is known as ________

A. Back
B. Dado
C. Dot
D. Hack
Answer» D. Hack
14.

________ is a process of mixing various constituents of plaster.

A. Grazing
B. Blistering
C. Gauging
D. Hacking
Answer» D. Hacking
15.

Which of the following blasters contains pulverized alum?

A. Water proof plaster
B. Plaster on lathe
C. C plaster
D. Marble plaster
Answer» B. Plaster on lathe
16.

Which of the following plastering is widely adopted in rural areas?

A. Stucco Plastering
B. Mud plastering
C. Lime plastering
D. Asphalt plastering
Answer» C. Lime plastering
17.

The thickness of lime plaster varies from _______ to ________mm.

A. 15 – 20 mm
B. 12 – 15 mm
C. 18 – 25 mm
D. 20 – 25 mm
Answer» E.
18.

__________ mm thick plastering is done for stone masonry.

A. 10 mm
B. 15 mm
C. 18 mm
D. 20 mm
Answer» E.
19.

The thickness of cement plaster should not be more than _______

A. 15 mm
B. 12 mm
C. 16 mm
D. 20 mm
Answer» C. 16 mm
20.

Stucco is a type of_________

A. Varnishing
B. Distempering
C. Plastering
D. Whitewashing
Answer» D. Whitewashing
21.

Which of the following is not a cross drainage work?

A. Aqueduct
B. Head regulator
C. Super passage
D. Level crossing
Answer» C. Super passage
22.

Calculate the power transmitted in the shaft at 150 rpm. Take torque as 9000Nm.

A. 140 kW
B. 150 kW
C. 160 kW
D. 175 kW
Answer» B. 150 kW