Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 12 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.

__________ stairs are a variation of L shaped stairs.

A. Winder
B. Spiral
C. Half turn
D. Switch back
Answer» B. Spiral
2.

The figure below represents a:

A. Dog-legged stairs
B. Turning stairs
C. Straight stairs
D. Well stairs
Answer» B. Turning stairs
3.

THE_DECORATIVE_CAP_TO_THE_TOP_OF_A_NEWEL_POST_IS_CALLED:?$

A. Finial
B. Fillet
C. Easing
D. Apron
Answer» B. Fillet
4.

After how many stairs is a landing provided in public, residential places?$

A. 18
B. 20
C. 12
D. 16
Answer» D. 16
5.

How_many_types_of_stone_stairs_are_used?$

A. 2
B. 5
C. 4
D. 3
Answer» C. 4
6.

__________ stairs are a variation of L shaped stairs?

A. Winder
B. Spiral
C. Half turn
D. Switch back
Answer» B. Spiral
7.

Which IS code gives details about wooden stairs?

A. IS 2634
B. IS 2643
C. IS 1634
D. IS 1643
Answer» D. IS 1643
8.

The space housing the stairs is called:

A. Staircase
B. Stair room
C. Stair head
D. Stair space
Answer» B. Stair room
9.

Speed of an escalator is usually:

A. 10-20m/min
B. 30-45m/min
C. 40-50m/min
D. 25-30m/min
Answer» E.
10.

How many types of stairs are there based on the material?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 8
D. 6
Answer» C. 8
11.

Baluster in a stair is the _________ member supporting _________

A. Horizontal, handrail
B. Vertical, landing
C. Vertical, handrail
D. Horizontal, landing
Answer» D. Horizontal, landing
12.

The vertical portion between each tread on the stair is called:

A. Going
B. Nosing
C. Winder
D. Riser
Answer» E.