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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.
| 101. |
In which of the following directions, the strength of timber is maximum ? |
| A. | parallel to grains |
| B. | 45° to grains |
| C. | perpendicular to grains |
| D. | same in all directions |
| Answer» B. 45° to grains | |
| 102. |
In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for________________? |
| A. | centring |
| B. | actual laying of arch work |
| C. | striking of centring |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 103. |
In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to_________________? |
| A. | increase the depth of foundation |
| B. | drain the soil |
| C. | compact the soil |
| D. | replace the poor soil |
| Answer» E. | |
| 104. |
In brick masonry the bond produced by laying alternate headers and stretchers in each course is known as_______________? |
| A. | English bond |
| B. | double flemish bond |
| C. | zigzag bond |
| D. | single flemish bond |
| Answer» C. zigzag bond | |
| 105. |
In any good staircase, the maximum and minimum pitch respectively should be_____________? |
| A. | 90° and 0° |
| B. | 75° and 30° |
| C. | 60° and 10° |
| D. | 40° and 25° |
| Answer» E. | |
| 106. |
In a colar beam roof_______________? |
| A. | there is no horizontal tie beam |
| B. | there is a horizontal tie at the feet of rafters only |
| C. | there is a horizontal tie at almost the middle of rafters only |
| D. | there are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters |
| Answer» D. there are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters | |
| 107. |
Hydraulic lime is obtained by_______________? |
| A. | burning of lime stone |
| B. | burning of kankar |
| C. | adding water to quick lime |
| D. | calcination of pure clay |
| Answer» C. adding water to quick lime | |
| 108. |
Higher pitch of the roof (1) results in stronger roof (2) results in weaker roof (3) requires more covering material (4) requires less covering material The correct answer is___________? |
| A. | (1) and (3) |
| B. | (1) and (4) |
| C. | (2) and (3) |
| D. | (2) and (4) |
| Answer» B. (1) and (4) | |
| 109. |
Gypsum is a_________________? |
| A. | mechanically formed sedimentary rock |
| B. | igneous rock |
| C. | chemically precipitated sedimentary rock |
| D. | metamorphic rock |
| Answer» D. metamorphic rock | |
| 110. |
Gypsum consists of______________? |
| A. | H2S and C02 |
| B. | CaS04 and H20 |
| C. | Lime and H20 |
| D. | C02 and calcium |
| Answer» C. Lime and H20 | |
| 111. |
Granite is not suitable for ordinary building purpose because_______________? |
| A. | it can not be polished |
| B. | it is not a fire proof material |
| C. | it is costly |
| D. | it has less crushing strength |
| Answer» D. it has less crushing strength | |
| 112. |
Glazing is used to make earthenware______________? |
| A. | hard |
| B. | soft |
| C. | porous |
| D. | impervious |
| Answer» E. | |
| 113. |
For testing compressive and tensile strength of cement, the cement mortar is made by mixing cement and standard sand in the proportions of___________________? |
| A. | 1:2 |
| B. | 1:3 |
| C. | 1:4 |
| D. | 1:6 |
| Answer» C. 1:4 | |
| 114. |
For testing compressive strength of cement, the size of cube used is_______________? |
| A. | 50 mm |
| B. | 70.6 mm |
| C. | 100 mm |
| D. | 150 mm |
| Answer» B. 70.6 mm | |
| 115. |
First class timber has an average life of_____________? |
| A. | less than one year |
| B. | 1 to 5 years |
| C. | 5 to 10 years |
| D. | more than 10 years |
| Answer» E. | |
| 116. |
Expansion Joints in masonry walls are provided in wall lengths usater than_______________? |
| A. | 10 m |
| B. | 20 m |
| C. | 30 m |
| D. | 40 m |
| Answer» E. | |
| 117. |
Excess of silica in brick earth results in______________? |
| A. | cracking and warping of bricks |
| B. | loss of cohesion |
| C. | enhancing the impermeability of bricks |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. enhancing the impermeability of bricks | |
| 118. |
Excess of alumina in brick earth makes the brick______________? |
| A. | impermeable |
| B. | brittle and weak |
| C. | to lose cohesion |
| D. | to crack and warp on drying |
| Answer» E. | |
| 119. |
Early attainment of strength in rapid hardening cement is mainly due to_______________? |
| A. | gypsum |
| B. | finer grinding |
| C. | tricalcium silicate |
| D. | tricalcium aluminate |
| Answer» C. tricalcium silicate | |
| 120. |
Depth or height of the arch is the________________? |
| A. | perpendicular distance between intra-dos and extrados |
| B. | vertical distance between springing line and intrados |
| C. | perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. vertical distance between springing line and intrados | |
| 121. |
Crushing strength of a first class brick should not be less than_____________? |
| A. | 3.5 N/mm2 |
| B. | 7.0 N/mm2 |
| C. | 10.5 N/mm2 |
| D. | 14.0 N/mm2 |
| Answer» D. 14.0 N/mm2 | |
| 122. |
Crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than____________? |
| A. | 50 MPa |
| B. | 100 MPa |
| C. | 150 MPa |
| D. | 200 MPa |
| Answer» C. 150 MPa | |
| 123. |
Cross cut saw is used for_______________? |
| A. | cutting soft stones |
| B. | cutting hard stones |
| C. | cutting large blocks of stones |
| D. | dressing stones |
| Answer» C. cutting large blocks of stones | |
| 124. |
Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of________________? |
| A. | 2.5 m |
| B. | 3.5 m |
| C. | 4.5 m |
| D. | 5.5 m |
| Answer» D. 5.5 m | |
| 125. |
Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of______________? |
| A. | 2.5 m |
| B. | 3.5 m |
| C. | 4.5 m |
| D. | 5.5 m |
| Answer» D. 5.5 m | |
| 126. |
Compared to mild steel, cast iron has (1) high compressive strength (2) high tensile strength (3) low compressive strength (4) low tensile strength The correct answer is_________________? |
| A. | (1) and (2) |
| B. | (2) and (3) |
| C. | (3) and (4) |
| D. | (1)and(4) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 127. |
Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica______________? |
| A. | basalt and marble are the only metamorphic rocks |
| B. | there is no sedimentary rock |
| C. | granite is the only igneous rock |
| D. | quartz and mica are minerals |
| Answer» E. | |
| 128. |
Assertion A : Shishum is used for decorative woodwork. Reason R : Shishum can be polished to an excellent finish. Select your answer according to the coding system given below ? |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A | |
| 129. |
Assertion A : Pure lime takes a long time to develop adequate strength. Reason R : Pure lime has slow hardening characteristics. Select your answer according to the coding system given below ? |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true and R is not a correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are true and R is not a correct explanation of A | |
| 130. |
Assertion A : Paints with white lead base are not recommended for painting of iron works. Reason R : Paints with white lead base do not check rusting of iron. Select your answer according to the coding system given below ? |
| A. | Both A and R are true and, R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A | |
| 131. |
Assertion A : Normally turpentine oil is recommended as thinner for indoor painting. Reason R : Turpentine oil is costlier than other thinners. Select your answer according to the coding system given below ? |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» C. A is true but R is false | |
| 132. |
As per IS specifications, the maximum final setting time for ordinary Portland cement should be_______________? |
| A. | 30 minutes |
| B. | 1 hour |
| C. | 6 hours |
| D. | 10 hours |
| Answer» E. | |
| 133. |
As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be_____________? |
| A. | less |
| B. | more |
| C. | equal |
| D. | equal or more |
| Answer» B. more | |
| 134. |
As compared to English bond, double flemish bond is_________________? |
| A. | stronger |
| B. | more compact |
| C. | costly |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. costly | |
| 135. |
After storage, the strength of cement________________? |
| A. | decreases |
| B. | increases |
| C. | remains same |
| D. | may increase or decrease |
| Answer» B. increases | |
| 136. |
Advantage of a clamp compared to a kiln for burning bricks is that_______________? |
| A. | it takes less time for burning |
| B. | it gives more output of first class bricks |
| C. | it has less initial cost |
| D. | it is suitable when bricks are required in large numbers |
| Answer» D. it is suitable when bricks are required in large numbers | |
| 137. |
Addition of pozzolana to ordinary Portland cement increases__________________? |
| A. | bleeding |
| B. | shrinkage |
| C. | permeability |
| D. | heat of hydration |
| Answer» C. permeability | |
| 138. |
According to IS specifications, the compressive strength of ordinary portland cement after three days should not be less than________________? |
| A. | 7 MPa |
| B. | 11.5 MPa |
| C. | 16 MPa |
| D. | 21 MPa |
| Answer» D. 21 MPa | |
| 139. |
A queen closer is a______________? |
| A. | brick laid with its length parallel to the face or direction of wall |
| B. | brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face or direction of wall |
| C. | brick having the same length and depth as the other bricks but half the breadth |
| D. | brick with half the width at one end and full width at the other |
| Answer» D. brick with half the width at one end and full width at the other | |
| 140. |
A mortar joint in masonry which is normal to the face of wall is known as_________________? |
| A. | bed joint |
| B. | wall joint |
| C. | cross joint |
| D. | bonded joint |
| Answer» D. bonded joint | |
| 141. |
A good building stone should not absorb water more than_____________? |
| A. | 5% |
| B. | 10% |
| C. | 15% |
| D. | 20% |
| Answer» B. 10% | |
| 142. |
A first class brick when immersed in cold water for 24 hours should not absorb water more than______________? |
| A. | 15% |
| B. | 20% |
| C. | 22% |
| D. | 25% |
| Answer» C. 22% | |