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1.

Which metal is used for the construction of plug joints in stone masonry?

A. Lead
B. Copper
C. Iron
D. Aluminum
Answer» B. Copper
2.

“Admixture is used for changing different properties of concrete.” is it true or false?

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

Maintenance report contain……..

A. foundation condition
B. flooring condition
C. condition of woodwork
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
4.

Bracing is used for……

A. provide extra strength
B. providing working platform
C. give good appearance
D. none of the above
Answer» B. providing working platform
5.

Precast concrete used for ………

A. Making CC pipe
B. Fencing post
C. Lintels
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
6.

“ In open caisson sand filling is used for the transferring the load from well cap to bottomplug.” Is it true or false?

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
7.

Queen closer is the portion of brick obtained by cutting a brick……….. wise into two portion.

A. Length
B. Width
C. Height
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Width
8.

In scaffolding bracing is used for …….

A. Provide extra strength
B. Good appearance
C. For reduce weight of the scaffolding
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Good appearance
9.

Safety measures for erection of steel structure given in……..

A. IS:3764 – 1996
B. IS:4764 – 1997
C. IS:7864 – 1992
D. IS:8989 – 1978
Answer» E.
10.

Gauging is…….

A. process of mixing various component of plaster
B. applying a plaster
C. prepare a surface for plaster
D. none of the above
Answer» E.
11.

Interior portion of wall between facing and backing is known as……

A. hearting
B. joint
C. bed joint
D. face
Answer» B. joint
12.

What is density range of the light weight concrete? ( in kg/m3)

A. 300 to 1900
B. 400 to 2000
C. 200 to 1400
D. 300 to 2200
Answer» B. 400 to 2000
13.

In flemish bond…..

A. alternate course of the stretcher and headers
B. alternate brick of stretcher and header formation is same course
C. all course are stretcher course
D. all course are header course
Answer» C. all course are stretcher course
14.

“Putlogs is horizontal member of the scaffolding”, is it true or false?

A. true
B. false
C. none
D. all
Answer» C. none
15.

Which one is cheapest plaster?

A. cement plaster
B. mud plaster
C. lime plaster
D. cement lime plaster
Answer» C. lime plaster
16.

Flaking in plaster occurs due to……

A. poor bonding
B. corrosion in metal laths
C. dust trap inside the plaster layers
D. all of the above
Answer» B. corrosion in metal laths
17.

As per the IS, what is minimum opening for window of the total floor area?

A. 20 %
B. 22 %
C. 10 %
D. 12 %
Answer» D. 12 %
18.

Which ground treatment is adopted before the foundation on the loose soil?

A. Pre-loading
B. Cement injection grouting
C. Deep vibration
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
19.

Pitch of the roof is……

A. rise of roof
B. span of roof
C. ratio of rise to span
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
20.

Which factor affects the selection of the floorings?

A. initial cost
B. appearance
C. durability
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
21.

A course of the brick placed on the top of the exposed external wall is known as…

A. reveal
B. lintel
C. coping
D. corbel
Answer» D. corbel
22.

Which metal is used in cramped joint….

A. Lead
B. Iron
C. Aluminum
D. Copper
Answer» B. Iron
23.

In hollow concrete block the area of the void is ______ of gross area.

A. 30%
B. 40%
C. 25%
D. 10%
Answer» D. 10%
24.

FRC is used for……

A. pavement & floors
B. water retaining structure
C. precast products
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
25.

Bull dozer used for…….

A. clear site of work
B. make the land level
C. prepare pilot roads
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
26.

Upper most course of plinth masonry is known as________

A. Plinth course
B. Header course
C. Stretcher course
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Header course
27.

Concentration of DDT in termite treatment solution is………….. (by weight)

A. 10 %
B. 5 %
C. 12 %
D. 20 %
Answer» C. 12 %
28.

Thickness of the concrete bed in reinforced concrete footing is ________

A. 7 to 8 cm
B. 8 to 10 cm
C. 10 to 12 cm
D. 15 cm
Answer» B. 8 to 10 cm
29.

Retarder admixture is used for…..

A. increase setting time of concrete
B. decrease setting time of concrete
C. crate air bubbles in concrete
D. none of the above
Answer» C. crate air bubbles in concrete
30.

Grade of concrete is given in……

A. IS : 456-2000
B. IS : 457-2000
C. IS : 456-2002
D. IS : 456-2007
Answer» B. IS : 457-2000
31.

Pneumatic caisson is used for depth of water……

A. 2 to 30 m
B. 12 to 40 m
C. 12 to 35 m
D. 20 to 30 m
Answer» D. 20 to 30 m
32.

Which type of cofferdam is used for the depth of water in rang of 18 to 21m?

A. Earth fill cofferdam
B. Rock fill cofferdam
C. Single wall cofferdam
D. Cellular cofferdam
Answer» E.
33.

Which factors affect the workability of concrete?

A. water concrete
B. mix proportions
C. shape of aggregate
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
34.

What is standard water cement ration of concrete?

A. 20 %
B. 35 %
C. 38 %
D. 40 %
Answer» D. 40 %
35.

What is proportion mortar for grouting of thin cracks?

A. 1:9
B. 1:10
C. 2:7
D. 1:8
Answer» C. 2:7
36.

“Box caisson is used for the shallow depth of water.” Is it true or false?

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
37.

Which one is not a type of light weight concrete?

A. light weight aggregate concrete
B. aerated concrete
C. no fine concrete
D. mass concrete
Answer» E.
38.

Which plaster used for the X ray room?

A. POP
B. barium plaster
C. sire pit plaster
D. scagolia plaster
Answer» C. sire pit plaster
39.

Which test used for the testing a pipeline?

A. color water test
B. hydraulic gradient test
C. metal road test
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
40.

Which method used for the water curing of concrete?

A. immersion
B. ponding
C. spraying
D. all of the above
Answer» C. spraying
41.

“Framed structures are provided with deep foundation”, is it true or false?

A. true
B. false
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. false
42.

Raft footing is used for……..

A. Low soil pressure
B. Heavy loads
C. Large variation in load on the column
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
43.

Which one is not a standard size of ventilators?

A. 600 mm × 600 mm
B. 1000 mm × 600 mm
C. 1200 mm × 600 mm
D. 1400 mm × 600 mm
Answer» E.
44.

Which type of pile used for protect front of structure against the impact from ship and otherfloating objects?

A. End bearing pile
B. Frication pile
C. Fender pile
D. Tension pile
Answer» D. Tension pile
45.

Horizontal member of stone or concrete placed at the bottom of the window is known as….

A. sill
B. plinth
C. spalls
D. none of the above
Answer» B. plinth
46.

Lacing course used in…….

A. irregular stone masonry
B. regular stone masonry
C. dry rubble masonry
D. all of the above
Answer» B. regular stone masonry
47.

In stretcher bond.........

A. All the brick are laid in stretcher courses
B. All the brick are laid in header courses
C. All the brick are laid in alternate courses
D. One brick in stretcher position and other brick in header position in same course
Answer» B. All the brick are laid in header courses
48.

Which one is not a part of the lift?

A. control room
B. power supply
C. buffer
D. hoist rope
Answer» C. buffer
49.

Which mortar not used for the masonry work?

A. cement mortar
B. mud mortar
C. lime mortar
D. all of the above
Answer» C. lime mortar
50.

Surkhi is byproduct of……….

A. nuclear power plant
B. thermal power plant
C. aluminum plant
D. brick factories
Answer» E.