Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 10 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.

The advantage of reinforced concrete is due to ___________

A. monolithic character
B. moulding in any desired shape
C. fire-resisting and durability
D. monolithic character, moulding any shape and fire-resisting
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

THE_ARCHITECT_IS_USUALLY_THE_LEAD_DESIGNER_ON_BUILDINGS,_WITH_A_STRUCTURAL_ENGINEER_EMPLOYED_AS_A_SUB-CONSULTANT.?$

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
Discussion
3.

CRACKING_OF_THE_CONCRETE_SECTION_IS_NEARLY_IMPOSSIBLE_TO_PREVENT.?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
4.

The advantage of reinforced concrete, is due to?

A. monolithic character
B. moulding in any desired shape
C. fire-resisting and durability
D. monolithic character, moulding any shape and fire-resisting
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

Design of R.C.C. simply supported beams carrying U.D.L. is based on the resultant B.M. at ____________

A. mid span
B. supports
C. every section
D. quarter span
Answer» B. supports
Discussion
6.

For initial estimate for a beam design, the width is assumed?

A. 1/10th of span
B. 1/30th of span
C. 1/15th of span
D. 1/5th of span
Answer» C. 1/15th of span
Discussion
7.

A foundation rests on __________

A. base of the foundation
B. foundation soil
C. subgrade
D. foundation soil and subgrade
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

The number of treads in a flight is equal to _________

A. risers in the flight
B. risers plus one
C. risers minus one
D. risers plus three
Answer» D. risers plus three
Discussion
9.

The diameter of longitudinal bars of a column should never be less than?

A. 12 mm
B. 6 mm
C. 10 mm
D. 8 mm
Answer» B. 6 mm
Discussion
10.

The maximum area of tension reinforcement in beams shall not exceed?

A. 1.5%
B. 4%
C. 7%
D. 0.5%
Answer» C. 7%
Discussion