Explore topic-wise MCQs in Building Construction.

This section includes 9 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.

Which of the following statements regarding systems of plumbing for drainage of buildings is not correct?

A. Only one pipe is used in the single stack system
B. A separate vent pipe is provided in one pipe system
C. The traps of basins are directly connected to the vent pipe in the partially ventilated single stack system
D. The full form of S.W.P. is soil and waste pipe
Answer» D. The full form of S.W.P. is soil and waste pipe
Discussion
2.

The depth of a sludge soak pit varies from _____________

A. 0.5-1.75 m
B. 2.5-4 m
C. 5-6.5 m
D. 8-9.5 m
Answer» C. 5-6.5 m
Discussion
3.

The diameter of a sludge soak pit varies from __________

A. 0.5-1 m
B. 1-1.5 m
C. 2-3 m
D. 5-6 m
Answer» D. 5-6 m
Discussion
4.

In the two-pipe system for the drainage of buildings, the discharge from the water closet is connected to the waste pipe while the discharge from the sinks and baths is connected to the soil pipe.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
5.

The outlet pipe in the septic tank is kept about _________ lower than the inlet pipe.

A. 5 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 30 cm
Answer» D. 30 cm
Discussion
6.

In the two-pipe system for the drainage of buildings, the discharge from the waste pipe is disconnected from the drain by using __________

A. Gully trap
B. Silt trap
C. Floor trap
D. Grease trap
Answer» B. Silt trap
Discussion
7.

One pipe system is cheaper than the single stack system for the drainage of buildings.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
8.

Partially ventilated single stack system is the modified form of __________

A. Single stack system and two-pipe system
B. Single stack system and one pipe system
C. One pipe system and two-pipe system
D. Two pipe system
Answer» C. One pipe system and two-pipe system
Discussion
9.

The single stack system if effective only in the case when the traps are filled with water seal of depth not less than _________

A. 15 mm
B. 50 mm
C. 75 mm
D. 100 mm
Answer» D. 100 mm
Discussion