Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 19 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.

one of the biggest reasons that BIM has had more growth in the ______ sector is competition.

A. Residential
B. Commercial
C. Civil
D. Structural Steel
Answer» C. Civil
2.

the virtual building model in a BIM project, called a BIM model, serves as the foundation of the project.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
3.

for some ______ firms, the startup costs involved in implementing BIM can present significant challenges.

A. Structural steel
B. Commercial
C. Residential
D. Civil
Answer» D. Civil
4.

when a firm decides to transition to a BIM system from a traditional design process, there is more involved that just switching to a _______ modeling software.

A. 2D
B. 3D
C. 4D
D. CADD
Answer» C. 4D
5.

how many percent of carbon dioxide increased in the atmosphere since pre-industrial times?

A. About 10%
B. About 20%
C. About 30%
D. About 40%
Answer» D. About 40%
6.

most recycling focuses on four major categories of products. Which one of these is not one of them?

A. Paper
B. Plastic
C. Chemicals
D. Glass
Answer» D. Glass
7.

which of the following is the oldest stone structure in India and was commissioned by the Mauryan king Ashoka?

A. Sanchi Stupa
B. Amaravati Stupa
C. Peshawar Stupa
D. Nagarjunakonda Stupa
Answer» B. Amaravati Stupa
8.

which of the following removes both gaseous and particulate contaminants?

A. Venturi scrubber
B. Gravitational settling chamber
C. Dynamic precipitator
D. Wet scrubber
Answer» B. Gravitational settling chamber
9.

where undertaken, EIA should be used to help determine whether consent is given for development.

A. Never
B. Hardly ever
C. Often
D. Always
Answer» E.
10.

which of the following terms best describes a life style that promotes gradual usage and replacement of resources?

A. Sustainability
B. Ecology
C. Footprints
D. Unsustainability
Answer» B. Ecology
11.

about how many years did it take to build the main body of the Taj Mahal (excluding the surrounding structures)?

A. 14
B. 16
C. 10
D. 12
Answer» E.
12.

consider the following statements regarding human development index:I) The human development index is a composite index that measures the average achievements in a country in three basic dimensions of human development.II) The basic dimensions are a long and healthy life, knowledge and a decent standard of living. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II
13.

approximately how many miles long (including branches) is the Great Wall of China?

A. 3000 miles
B. 13000 miles
C. 300 miles
D. 30000 miles
Answer» C. 300 miles
14.

what is the order of waste management hierarchy, from most to least favoured

A. Prevention- Recycle- Reuse- Disposal
B. Prevention- Reuse- Disposal- Recycle
C. Prevention- Disposal- Reuse- Recycle
D. Prevention- Reuse- Recycle-Disposal
Answer» E.
15.

which of the integrated waste management is reduced on an individual level?

A. Source reduction
B. Recycling
C. Disposal
D. Burning
Answer» B. Recycling
16.

our effect on the environment a combination of what we consume and the waste we produce.

A. Ecological fingerprint
B. Ecological footprint
C. Ecological image
D. Ecological history
Answer» C. Ecological image
17.

why burning waste is not an acceptable practice of solid waste management?

A. Because it is very costly
B. Because it requires modern technologies
C. Because it cause several environmental issues
D. Because it requires lot of space
Answer» D. Because it requires lot of space
18.

which gas produced in open dumps from the decomposition of biodegradable waste?

A. Ethane
B. Methane
C. Propene
D. Ethene
Answer» C. Propene
19.

the term municipal solid waste is used to describe which kind of solid waste?

A. Hazardous
B. Toxic
C. Non hazardous
D. Non toxic
Answer» B. Toxic