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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.
| 51. |
The most important tool in brick laying for lifting and spreading mortar and for forming joints is____________? |
| A. | trowel |
| B. | square |
| C. | bolster |
| D. | scutch |
| Answer» B. square | |
| 52. |
The most commonly used retarder in cement is_________________? |
| A. | gypsum |
| B. | calcium chloride |
| C. | calcium carbonate |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. calcium chloride | |
| 53. |
The most common admixture which is used to accelerate the initial set of concrete is______________? |
| A. | gypsum |
| B. | calcium chloride |
| C. | calcium carbonate |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. calcium carbonate | |
| 54. |
The moisture content in a well seasoned timber is_______________? |
| A. | 4% to 6% |
| B. | 10% to 12% |
| C. | 15% to 20% |
| D. | 100% |
| Answer» C. 15% to 20% | |
| 55. |
The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is_______________? |
| A. | 0.5 m |
| B. | 0.7 m |
| C. | 0.9 m |
| D. | 1.2 m |
| Answer» D. 1.2 m | |
| 56. |
The maximum total settlement for raft foundation on clayey soils should be limited to______________? |
| A. | 25 mm |
| B. | 25 to 40 mm |
| C. | 40 to 65 mm |
| D. | 65 to 100 mm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57. |
The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to______________? |
| A. | 25 mm |
| B. | 40 mm |
| C. | 65 mm |
| D. | 100 mm |
| Answer» D. 100 mm | |
| 58. |
The maximum quantity of calcium chloride used as an accelerator in cement in percentage by weight of cement is_______________? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 59. |
The maximum number of steps in a flight should generally be restricted to______________? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 12 |
| C. | 15 |
| D. | no limit |
| Answer» C. 15 | |
| 60. |
The main ingredients of Portland cement are________________? |
| A. | lime and silica |
| B. | lime and alumina |
| C. | silica and alumina |
| D. | lime and iron |
| Answer» B. lime and alumina | |
| 61. |
The main function of alumina in brick earth is_______________? |
| A. | to impart plasticity |
| B. | to make the brick durable |
| C. | to prevent shrinkage |
| D. | to make the brick impermeable |
| Answer» B. to make the brick durable | |
| 62. |
The main constituent which imparts hydraulicity to hydraulic lime is______________? |
| A. | calcium oxide |
| B. | silica |
| C. | clay |
| D. | water |
| Answer» D. water | |
| 63. |
The main constituent of cement which is responsible for initial setting of cement is_________________? |
| A. | dicalcium silicate |
| B. | tricalcium silicate |
| C. | tricalcium aluminate |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 64. |
The lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down, is known as______________? |
| A. | hip |
| B. | gable |
| C. | ridge |
| D. | eaves |
| Answer» E. | |
| 65. |
The lintels are preferred to arches because______________? |
| A. | arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc |
| B. | arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust |
| C. | arches are difficult in construction |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 66. |
The internal size of mould used in brick preparation is__________________? |
| A. | equal to the size of a fully burnt brick |
| B. | smaller than the size of a fully burnt brick |
| C. | greater than the size of a fully burnt brick |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 67. |
The initial setting time for ordinary Portland cement as per IS specifications should not be less than_____________? |
| A. | 10 minutes |
| B. | 30 minutes |
| C. | 60 minutes |
| D. | 600 minutes |
| Answer» C. 60 minutes | |
| 68. |
The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbors is________________? |
| A. | hardness test |
| B. | work ability test |
| C. | weight test |
| D. | toughness test |
| Answer» D. toughness test | |
| 69. |
The horizontal timber piece provided at the apex of a roof truss which supports the common rafter is called______________? |
| A. | ridge board |
| B. | hip rafter |
| C. | eaves board |
| D. | valley rafter |
| Answer» B. hip rafter | |
| 70. |
The function of king post in a king post roof truss is_______________? |
| A. | to support the frame work of the roof |
| B. | to receive the ends of principal rafter |
| C. | to prevent the walls from spreading outward |
| D. | to prevent the tie beam from sagging at its centre |
| Answer» E. | |
| 71. |
The function of cleats in a roof truss is______________? |
| A. | to support the common rafter |
| B. | to support purlins |
| C. | to prevent the purlins from tilting |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 72. |
The frog of the brick in a brick masonry is generally kept on______________? |
| A. | bottom face |
| B. | top face |
| C. | shorter side |
| D. | longer side |
| Answer» C. shorter side | |
| 73. |
The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by_____________? |
| A. | lack of ventilation |
| B. | alternate wet and dry conditions |
| C. | complete submergence in water |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. alternate wet and dry conditions | |
| 74. |
The differential settlement in case of foundations on sandv soils should not exceed_____________? |
| A. | 25 mm |
| B. | 40 mm |
| C. | 65 mm |
| D. | 100 mm |
| Answer» B. 40 mm | |
| 75. |
The constituent of cement which is responsible for all the undesirable properties of cement is____________? |
| A. | dicalcium silicate |
| B. | tricalcium silicate |
| C. | tricalcium aluminate |
| D. | tetra calcium alumino ferrite |
| Answer» D. tetra calcium alumino ferrite | |
| 76. |
The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by_____________? |
| A. | compacting the soil |
| B. | draining the soil |
| C. | increasing the depth of foundation |
| D. | grouting |
| Answer» C. increasing the depth of foundation | |
| 77. |
The basic purpose of a retarder in concrete is_____________? |
| A. | to increase the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete |
| B. | to decrease the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete |
| C. | to render the concrete more water tight |
| D. | to improve the workability of concrete mix |
| Answer» B. to decrease the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete | |
| 78. |
The amount of water used for one kg of distemper is_____________? |
| A. | 0.2 liter |
| B. | 0.4 liter |
| C. | 0.6 liter |
| D. | 0.8 liter |
| Answer» D. 0.8 liter | |
| 79. |
The age of a tree can be known by examining_________________? |
| A. | cambium layer |
| B. | annular rings |
| C. | medullary rays |
| D. | heart wood |
| Answer» C. medullary rays | |
| 80. |
Sapwood consists of______________? |
| A. | innermost annular rings around the pith |
| B. | portion of timber between heartwood and cambium layer |
| C. | thin layers below the bark |
| D. | thin fibre which extends from the pith outwards and holds the annular rings together |
| Answer» C. thin layers below the bark | |
| 81. |
Sandstone is a ________________?_x005F_x000D_i. sedimentary rock_x005F_x000D_ii. aqueous rock_x005F_x000D_iii. silicious rock_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The correct answer is: |
| A. | only (i) |
| B. | both (i) and (ii) |
| C. | both (i) and (iii) |
| D. | all (i), (ii) and (iii) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 82. |
Quick lime is_______________? |
| A. | calcium carbonate |
| B. | calcium oxide |
| C. | calcium hydroxide |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. calcium hydroxide | |
| 83. |
Quick lime is (1) slow in setting (2) rapid in slacking (3) good in strength The correct answer is____________? |
| A. | only (1) |
| B. | only (2) |
| C. | both (1) and (2) |
| D. | both (2) and (3) |
| Answer» D. both (2) and (3) | |
| 84. |
Quartitze is a_____________? |
| A. | silicious rock |
| B. | argillaceous rock |
| C. | calcareous rock |
| D. | aqueous rock |
| Answer» B. argillaceous rock | |
| 85. |
Pug mill is used for_______________? |
| A. | preparation of clay |
| B. | moulding of clay |
| C. | drying of bricks |
| D. | burning of bricks |
| Answer» B. moulding of clay | |
| 86. |
Proper amount of entrained air in concrete results in__________?_x005F_x000D_1. better workability_x005F_x000D_2. better resistance to freezing and thawing_x005F_x000D_3. lesser workability_x005F_x000D_4. less resistance to freezing and thawing The correct answer is: |
| A. | (1) and (2) |
| B. | (1)and(4) |
| C. | (2)and (3) |
| D. | (3)and (4) |
| Answer» B. (1)and(4) | |
| 87. |
Plywood is made by bonding together thin layers of wood in such a way that the angle between grains of any layer to grains of adjacent layers is_________________? |
| A. | 0° |
| B. | 30° |
| C. | 45° |
| D. | 90° |
| Answer» E. | |
| 88. |
Plywood has the advantage of_____________? |
| A. | greater tensile strength in longer direction |
| B. | greater tensile strength in shorter direction |
| C. | same tensile strength in all directions |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 89. |
Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for________________? |
| A. | coastal regions |
| B. | plain regions |
| C. | covering large areas |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» B. plain regions | |
| 90. |
Percentage of silica in a good brick earth lies between_______________? |
| A. | 5 to 10% |
| B. | 20 to 30% |
| C. | 50 to 60% |
| D. | 70 to 80% |
| Answer» D. 70 to 80% | |
| 91. |
Percentage of carbon content in mild steel is_______________? |
| A. | less than 0.25 |
| B. | between 0.25 and 0.7 |
| C. | between 0.7 and 1.5 |
| D. | greater than 1.5 |
| Answer» B. between 0.25 and 0.7 | |
| 92. |
Paints with white lead base are suitable for painting of______________________? |
| A. | wood work |
| B. | iron work |
| C. | both wood work and iron work |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. iron work | |
| 93. |
Number of vertical joints in a stretcher course is x times the number of joints in the header course, where x is equal to_________________? |
| A. | 1/2 |
| B. | 1 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 1/4 |
| Answer» B. 1 | |
| 94. |
Number of bricks required for one cubic metre of brick masonry is____________? |
| A. | 400 |
| B. | 450 |
| C. | 500 |
| D. | 550 |
| Answer» D. 550 | |
| 95. |
Minimum width of landing should be_______________? |
| A. | equal to width of stairs |
| B. | half the width of stairs |
| C. | twice the width of stairs |
| D. | one fourth the width of stairs |
| Answer» B. half the width of stairs | |
| 96. |
Minimum thickness of wall where single flemish bond can be used is_____________? |
| A. | half brick thick |
| B. | one brick thick |
| C. | one and a half bricks thick |
| D. | two bricks thick |
| Answer» D. two bricks thick | |
| 97. |
Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in________________? |
| A. | two directions without break in the slope on each side |
| B. | two directions with break in the slope on each side |
| C. | four directions without break in the slope on each side |
| D. | four directions with break in the slope on each side |
| Answer» E. | |
| 98. |
Le Chatelier’s device is used for determining the_______________? |
| A. | setting time of cement |
| B. | soundness of cement |
| C. | tensile strength of cement |
| D. | compressive strength of cement |
| Answer» C. tensile strength of cement | |
| 99. |
Jumper is a tool used for_______________? |
| A. | testing of stones |
| B. | quarrying of stones |
| C. | dressing of stones |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. dressing of stones | |
| 100. |
In which of the following pairs both trees yield soft wood ? |
| A. | deodar and shishum |
| B. | chir and sal |
| C. | sal and teak |
| D. | chir and deodar |
| Answer» E. | |