Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 14 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.

Percussion drilling is unsuitable in _______

A. unconsolidated sand
B. unconsolidated gravel
C. consolidated rocks
D. quick sand
Answer» E.
2.

Aeration of water is done to remove ________

A. odour
B. colour
C. hardness
D. turbidity
Answer» B. colour
3.

Disinfection of drinking water, is done to remove ___________

A. odour
B. bacteria
C. turbidity
D. colour
Answer» C. turbidity
4.

As per IS: 1172-1963, water required per head per day for average domestic purposes, is _______

A. 120 litres
B. 135 litres
C. 75 litres
D. 195 litres
Answer» C. 75 litres
5.

AERATION_OF_WATER_IS_DONE_TO_REMOVE_________?$

A. odour
B. colour
C. hardness
D. turbidity
Answer» B. colour
6.

Percussion_drilling_is_unsuitable_in________$

A. unconsolidated sand
B. unconsolidated gravel
C. consolidated rocks
D. quick sand
Answer» E.
7.

Disinfection of drinking water, is done to remove __________?

A. odour
B. bacteria
C. turbidity
D. colour
Answer» C. turbidity
8.

Turbidity of raw water is a measure of ___________

A. Suspended solids
B. Acidity of water
C. B.O.D
D. Anywhere
Answer» B. Acidity of water
9.

In distribution pipes, drain valves are provided at __________

A. lower point
B. higher joint
C. junction points
D. anywhere
Answer» B. higher joint
10.

Water supply system includes ________

A. construction of dams
B. digging a well for water
C. construction of canals
D. entire arrangement from source to distribution.
Answer» E.
11.

Most commonly used pump for lifting water in water supply mains, is _________

A. axial-flow pump
B. reciprocating pump
C. rotary type pump
D. centrifugal pump
Answer» B. reciprocating pump
12.

As per IS : 1172-1963, water required per head per day for average domestic purposes, is _______

A. 120 litres
B. 135 litres
C. 75 litres
D. 195 litres
Answer» C. 75 litres
13.

The two types of current limiting used are electronic limiting and _________________

A. inductance limiting
B. capacitor limiting
C. resistance limiting
D. impedance limiting
Answer» E.
14.

A ___________ power supply is one that outputs hundreds or thousands of volts.

A. alternate current
B. high-voltage
C. low-voltage
D. direct current
Answer» C. low-voltage