Explore topic-wise MCQs in Construction Materials.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Construction Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which method is likely to be damaged by the termites.

A. Chemical method
B. Structure barrier
C. Soil treatment
D. Poisonous insecticides
Answer» C. Soil treatment
2.

To prevent the entry of termites through walls, the impenetrable physical ___________ may be provided continuously at plinth level.

A. Chemicals barriers
B. Structural barrier
C. Physical barrier
D. Water barrier
Answer» C. Physical barrier
3.

In which method of termite proofing, insecticides are poisonous.

A. Chemical
B. Burning
C. Watering
D. Blowing
Answer» B. Burning
4.

Which chemical is used as a soil treatment in termite proofing?

A. Chlorine
B. Bromine
C. Aldrin
D. Potassium hydroxide
Answer» D. Potassium hydroxide
5.

_________ termites cannot survive or live without maintaining a connection with the soil.

A. White ants
B. Drywood
C. Subterranean
D. Non subterranean
Answer» D. Non subterranean
6.

TO_PREVENT_THE_ENTRY_OF_TERMITES_THROUGH_WALLS,_THE_IMPENETRABLE_PHYSICAL________MAY_BE_PROVIDED_CONTINUOUSLY_AT_PLINTH_LEVEL.?$

A. Chemicals barriers
B. Structural barrier
C. Physical barrier
D. Water barrier
Answer» C. Physical barrier
7.

Which_method_is_likely_to_be_damaged_by_the_termites.$

A. Chemical method
B. Structure barrier
C. Soil treatment
D. Poisonous insecticides
Answer» C. Soil treatment
8.

In which method of termite proofing, insecticides are poisonous?

A. Chemical
B. Burning
C. Watering
D. Blowing
Answer» B. Burning
9.

Chemical like DDT, PHP, PCP, etc. Are used in which method of termite proofing.

A. Structural barrier
B. Soil treatment using powder
C. Soil treatment using emulsion
D. Electronic method
Answer» D. Electronic method
10.

Which chemical is used as a soil treatment in termite proofing.

A. Chlorine
B. Bromine
C. Aldrin
D. Potassium hydroxide
Answer» D. Potassium hydroxide
11.

The entry of _________ termites into buildings takes place through cracks or fissures of even 0.5 mm thickness in concrete and masonry, floor joints, etc.

A. Ground nesting
B. Non subterranean
C. Drywood
D. White ants
Answer» B. Non subterranean
12.

_________ termites cannot survive or live without maintaining connection with the soil.

A. White ants
B. Drywood
C. Subterranean
D. Non subterranean
Answer» D. Non subterranean
13.

______ are also known as non subterranean or wood nesting termites.

A. Subterranean termites
B. Ground nesting termites
C. Drywood termites
D. White ants
Answer» D. White ants
14.

The term _______ is used to indicate the treatment which is given to a building so as to prevent or control the growth of termite in a building.

A. Damp proofing
B. Water proofing
C. Leakage proofing
D. Termite proofing
Answer» E.
15.

The _______ are popularly known as the white ants though they are in no way related to the ants.

A. Termites
B. Ants
C. Bugs
D. Beatles
Answer» B. Ants