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This section includes 142 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. |
Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of a railway bridge ? |
| A. | granite |
| B. | sand stone |
| C. | lime stone |
| D. | quartzite |
| Answer» B. sand stone | |
| 2. |
Which of the following stresses is used for identifying the quality of structural steel ? |
| A. | ultimate stress |
| B. | yield stress |
| C. | proof stress |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. proof stress | |
| 3. |
Which of the following timbers is suitable for making sports goods ? |
| A. | mulberry |
| B. | mahogany |
| C. | sal |
| D. | deodar |
| Answer» B. mahogany | |
| 4. |
Which of the following trees yields hard wood ? |
| A. | deodar |
| B. | chir |
| C. | shishum |
| D. | pine |
| Answer» D. pine | |
| 5. |
With increase in moisture content, the bulking of sand_______________? |
| A. | increases |
| B. | decreases |
| C. | first increases to a certain maximum value and then decreases |
| D. | first decreases to a certain minimum value and then increases |
| Answer» D. first decreases to a certain minimum value and then increases | |
| 6. |
Which of the following should be used for hearting of thicker walls ? |
| A. | headers |
| B. | stretchers |
| C. | brick bats |
| D. | queen closer |
| Answer» B. stretchers | |
| 7. |
Which of the following sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action ? |
| A. | sand stone |
| B. | lime stone |
| C. | shale |
| D. | gypsum |
| Answer» B. lime stone | |
| 8. |
Which of the following represents a metamorphic rock? (1) slate (2) shale (3) quartzite . The correct answer is___________? |
| A. | only (3) |
| B. | both (1) and (3) |
| C. | both (2) and (3) |
| D. | all (1), (2) and (3) |
| Answer» C. both (2) and (3) | |
| 9. |
Which of the following pairs gives a correct combination of the useful and harmful constituents respectively of a good brick earth ? |
| A. | lime stone and alumina |
| B. | silica and alkalies |
| C. | alumina and iron |
| D. | alkalies and magnesium |
| Answer» C. alumina and iron | |
| 10. |
Which of the following metamorphic rocks has the most weather resisting characteristics ? |
| A. | marble |
| B. | quartzite |
| C. | slate |
| D. | lime stone |
| Answer» C. slate | |
| 11. |
Which of the following is the purest form of iron ? |
| A. | cast iron |
| B. | wrought iron |
| C. | mild steel |
| D. | high carbon steel |
| Answer» C. mild steel | |
| 12. |
Which of the following is a rock ? |
| A. | quartz |
| B. | mica |
| C. | gypsum |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 13. |
Which of the following is a mineral ? |
| A. | basalt |
| B. | granite |
| C. | quartz |
| D. | syenite |
| Answer» D. syenite | |
| 14. |
Which of the following ingredients of the brick earth enables the brick to retain its shape ? |
| A. | alumina |
| B. | silica |
| C. | iron |
| D. | magnesia |
| Answer» C. iron | |
| 15. |
Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics ? |
| A. | marble |
| B. | lime stone |
| C. | compact sand stone |
| D. | granite |
| Answer» D. granite | |
| 16. |
Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large dams ? |
| A. | ordinary Portland cement |
| B. | low heat cement |
| C. | rapid hardening cement |
| D. | sulphate resisting cement |
| Answer» C. rapid hardening cement | |
| 17. |
Which of the following bricks are used for lining of furnaces ? |
| A. | overburnt bricks |
| B. | underburnt bricks |
| C. | refractory bricks |
| D. | first class bricks |
| Answer» D. first class bricks | |
| 18. |
Three basic raw materials which are needed in large quantities for production of steel are_______________? |
| A. | iron ore, coal and sulphur |
| B. | iron ore, carbon and sulphur |
| C. | iron ore, coal and lime stone |
| D. | iron ore, carbon and lime stone |
| Answer» D. iron ore, carbon and lime stone | |
| 19. |
The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known as_________________? |
| A. | balusters |
| B. | newal posts |
| C. | balustrades |
| D. | railings |
| Answer» C. balustrades | |
| 20. |
The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the innercurve of an arch is known as______________? |
| A. | intrados |
| B. | rise |
| C. | spandril |
| D. | extrados |
| Answer» C. spandril | |
| 21. |
The vehicle used in case of enamel paints is usually______________? |
| A. | linseed oil |
| B. | water |
| C. | varnish |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 22. |
The ultimate tensile strength of structural mild steel is about_________________? |
| A. | 160N/mm2 |
| B. | 260N/mm2 |
| C. | 420 N/mm2 |
| D. | 520 N/mm2 |
| Answer» D. 520 N/mm2 | |
| 23. |
The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as_____________? |
| A. | gable roof |
| B. | hip roof |
| C. | gambrel roof |
| D. | mansard roof |
| Answer» D. mansard roof | |
| 24. |
The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is______________? |
| A. | pitched and sloping roof |
| B. | flat roof |
| C. | shell roof |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. shell roof | |
| 25. |
The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as______________? |
| A. | friction pile |
| B. | sheet pile |
| C. | batter pile |
| D. | anchor pile |
| Answer» D. anchor pile | |
| 26. |
The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trussess is__________________? |
| A. | mortise and tennon joint |
| B. | oblique mortise and tennon joint |
| C. | butt joint |
| D. | mitred joint |
| Answer» C. butt joint | |
| 27. |
The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is____________________? |
| A. | cork flooring |
| B. | glass flooring |
| C. | wooden flooring |
| D. | linoleum flooring |
| Answer» B. glass flooring | |
| 28. |
The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is_______________? |
| A. | raft foundation |
| B. | grillage foundation |
| C. | well foundation |
| D. | isolated footing |
| Answer» C. well foundation | |
| 29. |
The type of bond provided in brick masonry for carrying heavy loads is___________? |
| A. | single flemish bond |
| B. | double flemish bond |
| C. | English bond |
| D. | zigzag bond |
| Answer» D. zigzag bond | |
| 30. |
The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is_______________? |
| A. | segmental arch |
| B. | pointed arch |
| C. | relieving arch |
| D. | flat arch |
| Answer» D. flat arch | |
| 31. |
The trunk of tree left after cutting all the branches is known as_______________? |
| A. | log |
| B. | batten |
| C. | plank |
| D. | baulk |
| Answer» B. batten | |
| 32. |
The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as_____________________? |
| A. | haunch |
| B. | spandril |
| C. | voussoirs |
| D. | skewbacks |
| Answer» C. voussoirs | |
| 33. |
The term string is used for______________? |
| A. | the underside of a stair |
| B. | outer projecting edge of a tread |
| C. | a sloping member which supports the steps in a stair |
| D. | a vertical member between two treads |
| Answer» D. a vertical member between two treads | |
| 34. |
The stretcher bond in brick masonry can be used only when the thickness of wall is_____________? |
| A. | 90 mm |
| B. | 180 mm |
| C. | 190 mm |
| D. | 280 mm |
| Answer» B. 180 mm | |
| 35. |
The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be____________? |
| A. | hard |
| B. | tough |
| C. | heavy |
| D. | light |
| Answer» B. tough | |
| 36. |
The slump recommended for mass concrete is about_______________? |
| A. | 25 mm to 50 mm |
| B. | 50 mm to 100 mm |
| C. | 100 mm to 125 mm |
| D. | 125 mm to 150 mm |
| Answer» B. 50 mm to 100 mm | |
| 37. |
The slenderness ratio for masonry walls should not be more than_____________? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 30 |
| D. | 40 |
| Answer» C. 30 | |
| 38. |
The ratio of the thickness of web to that of flange of steel rolled structural beams and channels is______________? |
| A. | less than 1 |
| B. | equal to 1 |
| C. | greater than 1 |
| D. | less than 1 in beams but greater than 1 in channels |
| Answer» B. equal to 1 | |
| 39. |
The radial splits which are wider on the outside of the log and narrower towards the pith are known as________________? |
| A. | heart shakes |
| B. | cupshakes |
| C. | starshakes |
| D. | rindgalls |
| Answer» D. rindgalls | |
| 40. |
The proportions of lime and sand in the mortar normally used in brick construction are_______________? |
| A. | 1:2 |
| B. | 1:4 |
| C. | 1:6 |
| D. | 1:8 |
| Answer» B. 1:4 | |
| 41. |
The process of mixing clay, water and other ingredients to make brick is known as______________? |
| A. | kneading |
| B. | moulding |
| C. | pugging |
| D. | drying |
| Answer» B. moulding | |
| 42. |
The pressure acting on the stones in stone masonry construction should be_____________? |
| A. | along the direction of bedding planes |
| B. | at 45° to the direction of bedding planes |
| C. | at 60° to the direction of bedding planes |
| D. | perpendicular to the direction of bedding planes |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
The preparation of surface of stone to obtain plain edges or to obtain stones of required size and shape is known as______________? |
| A. | quarrying of stones |
| B. | blasting of stones |
| C. | seasoning of stones |
| D. | dressing of stones |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is_____________? |
| A. | quartz |
| B. | feldspar |
| C. | mica |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. feldspar | |
| 45. |
The practical limit of moisture content achieved in air drying of timber is________________? |
| A. | 5% |
| B. | 15% |
| C. | 25% |
| D. | 35% |
| Answer» C. 25% | |
| 46. |
The plywood______________? |
| A. | has good strength along the panel only |
| B. | can be spilt in the plane of the panel |
| C. | has greater impact resistance to blows than ordinary wood |
| D. | cannot be bent more easily than ordinary wood of same thickness |
| Answer» D. cannot be bent more easily than ordinary wood of same thickness | |
| 47. |
The percentage of alumina in a good brick earth lies between________________? |
| A. | 5 to 10% |
| B. | 20 to 30% |
| C. | 50 to 60% |
| D. | 70 to 80% |
| Answer» C. 50 to 60% | |
| 48. |
The number of steps in a flight generally should not be less than________________? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | no limit |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
| 49. |
The normal consistency of ordinary Portland cement is about________________? |
| A. | 10% |
| B. | 20% |
| C. | 30% |
| D. | 40% |
| Answer» D. 40% | |
| 50. |
The nominal size of the modular brick is_______________? |
| A. | 190 mm x 90mmx 80 mm |
| B. | 190 mm x 190 mm x 90 mm |
| C. | 200 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm |
| D. | 200 mm x 200 mm x 100 mm |
| Answer» D. 200 mm x 200 mm x 100 mm | |