Explore topic-wise MCQs in Basic Civil Engineering.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Basic Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

_________ base is generally used for priming coat to new wood work?

A. Antimony white
B. Titanium dioxide
C. Aluminium powder
D. Red lead
Answer» D. Red lead
Discussion
2.

Which of the below is a characteristic of an ideal paint?

A. Health of the worker is unaffected
B. Costly
C. Pleasant smell
D. Dries rapidly
Answer» B. Costly
Discussion
3.

________ Oil is thicker and darker than raw oil, which is used as vehicle?

A. Double boiled linseed oil
B. Boiled linseed oil
C. Pale boiled linseed oil
D. Linseed oil
Answer» C. Pale boiled linseed oil
Discussion
4.

When should drier be added to the paint?

A. 12 hours before paint is used
B. Immediately after opening it
C. 1 hour before paint is used
D. When paint is ready to use
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

Which of the below vehicles are used for ordinary work?

A. Nut oil
B. Poppy oil
C. Stand oil
D. Linseed oil
Answer» B. Poppy oil
Discussion
6.

How does drier act as a catalyst?

A. Releasing oxygen
B. Releasing water
C. Absorbing oxygen
D. Absorbing water
Answer» D. Absorbing water
Discussion
7.

Lithophone is a base widely used for exterior works.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
8.

Which of the below is the most commonly used base?

A. Red lead
B. Zinc white
C. White lead
D. Oxide of iron
Answer» D. Oxide of iron
Discussion
9.

The base in a paint does not serve the function of:

A. Durability
B. Hard and elastic
C. Protection against UV rays
D. Catalyst
Answer» E.
Discussion
10.

Paint should provide resistance to:

A. Corrosion
B. Sound
C. Heat
D. Warping
Answer» B. Sound
Discussion
11.

What is a vehicle in paint used for?

A. To obscure surface
B. To adhere to surface
C. To provide shine to surface
D. To reduce crack on surface
Answer» C. To provide shine to surface
Discussion