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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Building Construction knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The vertical thickness of the reinforced concrete band should be _______ minimum where four longitudinal bars are specified. |
| A. | 75 mm |
| B. | 100 mm |
| C. | 150 mm |
| D. | 180 mm |
| Answer» D. 180 mm | |
| 2. |
The width of the reinforced concrete band is taken the same as the __________ of the wall. |
| A. | Thickness |
| B. | Height |
| C. | Mass |
| D. | Length |
| Answer» B. Height | |
| 3. |
The concrete used in coastal areas during the construction of earthquake-resistant buildings should be of grade __________ |
| A. | M 10 |
| B. | M 15 |
| C. | M 20 |
| D. | M 35 |
| Answer» D. M 35 | |
| 4. |
The window and door openings increase the lateral load resistance of the walls. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 5. |
Masonry bearing walls should not be built of height greater than _________ subject to a maximum of four storeys when measured from the mean ground level to the ride level during the construction of earthquake-resistant buildings. |
| A. | 15 metres |
| B. | 30 metres |
| C. | 60 metres |
| D. | 75 metres |
| Answer» B. 30 metres | |
| 6. |
Where the masonry is provided with steel reinforcing bars, the bars should be embedded with adequate cover in cement concrete of grade _________ |
| A. | M 5 |
| B. | M 10 |
| C. | M 35 |
| D. | M 15 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
During the construction of earthquake-resistant buildings, it should be kept in mind that those solid concrete blocks should be used which have crushing strength not lesser than _________ |
| A. | 10 MPa |
| B. | 20 MPa |
| C. | 35 MPa |
| D. | 60 MPa |
| Answer» D. 60 MPa | |
| 8. |
The design of the projecting parts during the construction of earthquake-resistant buildings should be per ________ |
| A. | IS 1833: 2000 |
| B. | IS 1873: 2001 |
| C. | IS 1893: 2002 |
| D. | IS 1993: 2004 |
| Answer» D. IS 1993: 2004 | |
| 9. |
During the construction of earthquake-resistant buildings, ceiling plaster should be avoided. In case it cannot be avoided, it should be as thick as possible. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 10. |
Earthquake force is a function of __________ |
| A. | Mass |
| B. | Thickness |
| C. | Length |
| D. | Breadth |
| Answer» B. Thickness | |