Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 15 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.

What is the problem with using flyash bricks?

A. Efflorescence
B. Costly
C. Expand
D. Not sound proof
Answer» D. Not sound proof
2.

The figure below represents:

A. Cownose brick
B. Paving brick
C. Curved sector brick
D. Bullnose brick
Answer» E.
3.

Fire clay bricks are made by burning them at high temperatures in a closed chamber.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

Which of the following type of bricks is made for jambs of doors and windows?

A. Cant bricks
B. Arch bricks
C. Lintel bricks
D. Hinged bricks
Answer» B. Arch bricks
5.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_TYPE_OF_BRICKS_IS_MADE_FOR_JAMBS_OF_DOORS_AND_WINDOWS??$

A. Cant bricks
B. Arch bricks
C. Lintel bricks
D. Hinged bricks
Answer» B. Arch bricks
6.

Fire_clay_bricks_are_made_by_burning_them_at_high_temperatures_in_a_closed_chamber.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

What_is_the_problem_with_using_flyash_bricks?

A. Efflorescence
B. Costly
C. Expand
D. Not sound proof
Answer» D. Not sound proof
8.

Which of the following bricks types use the least amount of clay?

A. Hollow bricks
B. Coping bricks
C. Channel bricks
D. Perforated bricks
Answer» E.
9.

What is the speciality of FALG bricks?

A. Are composed of agricultural waste
B. Round in shape
C. Economic alternative to clay bricks
D. Widely used in masonry work
Answer» D. Widely used in masonry work
10.

Pilas are under burnt bricks.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
11.

Which of the following is not a feature of second class bricks?

A. Have small irregularities
B. Water absorption is between 20-25%
C. Rectangular in shape
D. Free from cracks
Answer» C. Rectangular in shape
12.

The minimum crushing strength of third class brick is:

A. 3.5 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
B. 7 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
C. 10 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
D. 20 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» B. 7 N/mm<sup>2</sup>
13.

First class bricks are used for:

A. Brick ballast in R.C.C
B. Boundary walls
C. Low height walls
D. Pavements
Answer» E.
14.

Burnt bricks can be further classified into how many types?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 3
D. 5
Answer» C. 3
15.

Unburnt bricks are also called:

A. Dry bricks
B. Clayey bricks
C. Kucha bricks
D. Clamp bricks
Answer» D. Clamp bricks