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This section includes 65 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. |
__________ is used to construct very thin, hard and strong surface. |
| A. | .C.C. |
| B. | SC |
| C. | CC |
| D. | erro-Cement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Which defect occurs if a paint is applied excessively thick? |
| A. | Grinning |
| B. | Running |
| C. | Wrinkling |
| D. | Flaking |
| Answer» D. Flaking | |
| 3. |
Which paint contains polystyrene as a base? |
| A. | Synthetic rubber |
| B. | Enamel |
| C. | Aluminium |
| D. | Emulsion |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
Which of the below is not an example of a base? |
| A. | White lead |
| B. | Cobalt |
| C. | Zinc oxide |
| D. | Red lead |
| Answer» C. Zinc oxide | |
| 5. |
Saponification is a defect on the painted surface and it is identified by the appearance of: |
| A. | Wrinkles |
| B. | Dull patches |
| C. | Bubbles |
| D. | Soapy patches |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
The component filler in paint does the function of: |
| A. | Absorbing oxygen |
| B. | Reducing cost |
| C. | Consistency |
| D. | Smooth Spreading |
| Answer» C. Consistency | |
| 7. |
Which of the below is a pigment imparting brown colour? |
| A. | Raw Sienna |
| B. | Soot |
| C. | Burnt Sienna |
| D. | Ultramarine |
| Answer» D. Ultramarine | |
| 8. |
The appearance of glossy patches on the painted surface is called: |
| A. | Flashing |
| B. | Blooming |
| C. | Running |
| D. | Blistering |
| Answer» B. Blooming | |
| 9. |
_________ paint gets deteriorated when exposed to sun. |
| A. | Asbestos |
| B. | Bituminous |
| C. | Oil |
| D. | Aluminium |
| Answer» C. Oil | |
| 10. |
A paint normally consists of _________ components. |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
_________ are cheaper varieties of paint. |
| A. | Colour wash |
| B. | Pointing |
| C. | Distempers |
| D. | Acrylics |
| Answer» D. Acrylics | |
| 12. |
In a white wash, after how many hours is dissolved gum added to the solution? |
| A. | 24 hours |
| B. | 12 hours |
| C. | 6 hours |
| D. | 1 hour |
| Answer» B. 12 hours | |
| 13. |
Which of the below is not a property of ferro cement? |
| A. | Impervious nature |
| B. | Capacity to resist shock |
| C. | No need of formwork |
| D. | Strength per unit mass is low |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
In a PSC, the tensioning system may be classified into: |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
| 15. |
In which beam tension capacity of steel is greater than combined compression capacity of steel and concrete? |
| A. | Over-reinforced |
| B. | Under-reinforced |
| C. | Singly reinforced |
| D. | Doubly reinforced |
| Answer» B. Under-reinforced | |
| 16. |
How many methods of ferro cementing are there? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 17. |
PSC stands for: |
| A. | Post-Stressed Concrete |
| B. | Post-Strained Concrete |
| C. | Pre-Stressed Concrete |
| D. | Pre-strained Concrete |
| Answer» D. Pre-strained Concrete | |
| 18. |
R.C.C. can be classified into: |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 3 | |
| 19. |
For DPC at plinth level, which grade of concrete is used? |
| A. | M10 |
| B. | M20 |
| C. | M25 |
| D. | M15 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
Which of the below is an example of semi rigid DPC material? |
| A. | Plastic Sheeting |
| B. | Cement Concrete |
| C. | Asphalt |
| D. | Stone |
| Answer» D. Stone | |
| 21. |
DPC materials should ideally be flexible, where differential thermal movements occur. |
| A. | TRUE |
| B. | FALSE |
| Answer» B. FALSE | |
| 22. |
DPC materials can be classified into: |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 4 | |
| 23. |
At roof slab level over the DPC, __________ are provided. |
| A. | Tiles |
| B. | Concrete |
| C. | P.C.C |
| D. | Rubber Sheet |
| Answer» B. Concrete | |
| 24. |
Dampness spreads upwards from the ground only. |
| A. | TRUE |
| B. | FALSE |
| Answer» C. | |
| 25. |
If the soil is dry, DPC for ground floor consists of the layer of: |
| A. | Metal |
| B. | Coarse Sand |
| C. | Fine Sand |
| D. | Concrete |
| Answer» C. Fine Sand | |
| 26. |
DPM stands for: |
| A. | Damp Proof Material |
| B. | Damp Proof Mix |
| C. | Damp Proof Member |
| D. | Damp Proof Membrane |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
While calculating the handling capacity of lift, the weight of a person is taken as 65kg. |
| A. | TRUE |
| B. | FALSE |
| Answer» C. | |
| 28. |
A fire detector cannot detect: |
| A. | Radiation |
| B. | Heat |
| C. | Light |
| D. | Smoke |
| Answer» D. Smoke | |
| 29. |
How many types of ventilation are there? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 4 | |
| 30. |
The slope of a ramp should not be more than: |
| A. | 1 in 35 |
| B. | 1 in 20 |
| C. | 1 in 15 |
| D. | 1 in 10 |
| Answer» D. 1 in 10 | |
| 31. |
Which IS codes gives details about elevators? |
| A. | IS 27752 |
| B. | IS 38665 |
| C. | IS 14665 |
| D. | IS 27855 |
| Answer» D. IS 27855 | |
| 32. |
In a building, to provide ultimate comfort to occupants ________ can be used. |
| A. | AC |
| B. | HVAC |
| C. | Ventilators |
| D. | HAC |
| Answer» C. Ventilators | |
| 33. |
Desiccants are chemicals that: |
| A. | Remove humidity |
| B. | Add humidity |
| C. | Add moisture |
| D. | Remove moisture |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
The chemical heptachlor in anti-termite proofing has concentration by weight of: |
| A. | 0.50% |
| B. | 0.10% |
| C. | 0.30% |
| D. | 0.20% |
| Answer» B. 0.10% | |
| 35. |
In method 3 the restoration is done by addition of ____________ |
| A. | Metal sleeve jacket |
| B. | Aluminium jacket |
| C. | Steel jacket |
| D. | Water proof jacket |
| Answer» B. Aluminium jacket | |
| 36. |
In restoration of strength by adding external reinforced concrete the damages concrete is first repaired by applying ____________ |
| A. | Preload |
| B. | Tensile load |
| C. | Compressive load |
| D. | Overload |
| Answer» B. Tensile load | |
| 37. |
In case of damaged prestressed concrete I girders which are used for restoring strength? |
| A. | Pretensioning |
| B. | Post tensioning |
| C. | Chemicals |
| D. | Dies |
| Answer» C. Chemicals | |
| 38. |
The corrosion of reinforcement due to extreme exposure is common for structure located in ____________ |
| A. | Dry conditions |
| B. | Costal zones |
| C. | Regional zones |
| D. | Hot condition |
| Answer» C. Regional zones | |
| 39. |
In some cases of repairs of girders damaged by collision, the damage is severe what is used? |
| A. | Trusses and bars |
| B. | Struts and pins |
| C. | Links and dowels |
| D. | Lace and anchores |
| Answer» D. Lace and anchores | |
| 40. |
The crack propagation in the concrete girders can be arrested by using the principles of ____________ |
| A. | Pre tensioning |
| B. | Post tensioning |
| C. | Prestressing |
| D. | Loading |
| Answer» C. Prestressing | |
| 41. |
Bridge girders located in zones of very severe exposure conditions suffer ____________ |
| A. | Spalling |
| B. | Bleeding |
| C. | Winding |
| D. | Spinning |
| Answer» B. Bleeding | |
| 42. |
In many cases of heavily loaded girders, shear distress is observed near the ____________ |
| A. | Edges |
| B. | Supports |
| C. | Span |
| D. | Length |
| Answer» C. Span | |
| 43. |
The repair and rehabilitation of damaged or spalled concrete is done by removing the ____________ |
| A. | Loose concrete |
| B. | Collapsing |
| C. | Breakage |
| D. | Bonding |
| Answer» B. Collapsing | |
| 44. |
If the loss of prestress is excessive resulting in tensile cracks, which method should be used? |
| A. | Preloading method |
| B. | Hollow method |
| C. | Transparent method |
| D. | Layered method |
| Answer» B. Hollow method | |
| 45. |
How many types of damages are present in classification of damage? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 46. |
How many sealants are there used depending upon their suitability in a given situation? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 1 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 47. |
In the case of dormant cracks wider than about 1m, it is more economical to use ____________ |
| A. | Epoxy resin |
| B. | Grouting |
| C. | Tensioning |
| D. | Ranging |
| Answer» C. Tensioning | |
| 48. |
In case of bridge greater than 10.7m in height and which cannot be inspected from beneath due to watery situation the instrument suited for inspection work is? |
| A. | Electrical resistance meter |
| B. | Strain gauges |
| C. | Barins snooper vehicle |
| D. | Rain guages |
| Answer» D. Rain guages | |
| 49. |
The pachometer is used to locate the ____________ |
| A. | Steel reinforcement |
| B. | Aluminium reinforcement |
| C. | Tensile reinforcement |
| D. | Surface reinforcement |
| Answer» B. Aluminium reinforcement | |
| 50. |
One of the testing equipments used for inspection is? |
| A. | Strain gauges |
| B. | Measuring jar |
| C. | Test tubes |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Measuring jar | |