Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 14 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.

A percentage wear of 3% indicates a good stone.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Toughness index of a good stone should be more than:

A. 17
B. 18
C. 13
D. 19
Answer» E.
3.

Seasoning is required for stones.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

SEASONING_IS_REQUIRED_FOR_STONES.?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

A percentage wear of 3% indicates a good stone.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

Toughness index of a good stone should be more than:$

A. 17
B. 18
C. 13
D. 19
Answer» E.
7.

What texture should a building stone possess?

A. Loose grains
B. Crystalline structure
C. Cavities
D. Cracks
Answer» C. Cavities
8.

The percentage absorption by weight of a good stone, after how many hours should not exceed .6?

A. 6 hrs
B. 12 hrs
C. 48 hrs
D. 24 hrs
Answer» E.
9.

What is the required specific gravity for a good building stone?

A. Greater than 2.7
B. Less than 3
C. Greater than 3
D. Less than 2.7
Answer» B. Less than 3
10.

Hardness is an important parameter considered in the construction of:

A. Slabs
B. Walls
C. Bridges
D. Arches
Answer» D. Arches
11.

Why are stones with lighter shades of colour preferred?

A. Easy to clean
B. Easily available
C. Don’t spoil the appearance
D. Darker shades are heavier
Answer» D. Darker shades are heavier
12.

What is a freestone?

A. Stone free from impurities
B. Stone that doesn’t require dressing
C. Metamorphic stone
D. Stone free from veins and planes of cleavage
Answer» E.
13.

Which of the following is a good fire-resistant stone?

A. Clay
B. Granite
C. Quartz
D. Limestone
Answer» B. Granite
14.

For a good building stone how much is the required crushing strength?

A. Less than 50 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
B. Greater than 100 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
C. 155 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
D. 10 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» C. 155 N/mm<sup>2</sup>