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51.

__The correct Prismoidal formula for volume is__

A. D [first area + last area + Ʃ Even area + 2 Ʃ odd areas]
B. D/3 [first area + last area + 4 Ʃ Even area + 2 Ʃ odd areas]
C. D/3 [first area + last area + 2 Ʃ Even area + 4 Ʃ odd areas]
D. D/6 [first area + last area + 2 ‚à ë Even area + 4 ‚à ë odd areas]
Answer» C. D/3 [first area + last area + 2 ‚àܬ© Even area + 4 ‚àܬ© odd areas]
Discussion
52.

_The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate, is$?

A. Quantity of the materials
B. Availability of materials
C. Transportation of materials
D. All the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
53.

_The volume is measured correct to the nearest$?

A. 0.01 cum
B. 0.02 cum
C. 0.03 cum
D. 0.04 cum
Answer» B. 0.02 cum
Discussion
54.

_The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended$?

A. 100 mm
B. 150 mm
C. 200 mm
D. 175 mm
Answer» C. 200 mm
Discussion
55.

_According to ISI method of measurement, the order of the sequence is$?

A. Length, breadth, height
B. Breadth, length, height
C. Height, length, breadth
D. None of these
Answer» B. Breadth, length, height
Discussion
56.

_The inspection pit or chamber is a manhole provided in a base drainage system$?

A. At every change of direction
B. At every change of gradient
C. At every 30 m intervals
D. All the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
57.

_The value of 'A' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is:$?

A. 25 cm
B. 30 cm
C. 40 cm
D. 45 cm
Answer» C. 40 cm
Discussion
58.

_As per Indian Standard Specifications, the peak discharge for domestic purposes per capita per minute, is taken$?

A. 1.80 liters for 5 to 10 users
B. 1.20 liters for 15 users
C. 1.35 for 20 users
D. All the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
59.

_The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square meters$?

A. Root slabs
B. Floors
C. Wall panels
D. All the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
60.

_The brick work is not measured in cu m in case of$?

A. One or more than one brick wall
B. Brick work in arches
C. Reinforced brick work
D. Half brick wall
Answer» E.
Discussion
61.

_The expected out turn of 12 mm plastering with cement mortar is$?

A. 2.5 sq m
B. 4.0 sq m
C. 6.0 sq m
D. 8.0 sq m
Answer» E.
Discussion
62.

_Referring of given figure, pick up the correct statement from the following:$?

A. The total length of centre line of four walls is 20 m
B. Length of long wall out-to-out is 6.80 m
C. Length of short walls in-to-in is 3.20 m
D. All the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
63.

_For 12 mm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 on 100 sq.m new brick work, the quantity of cement required, is$?

A. 0.200 m³
B. 0.247 m³
C. 0.274 m³
D. 0.295 m³
Answer» D. 0.295 m¬¨‚â•
Discussion
64.

The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest$?

A. 0.25 kg
B. 0.50 kg
C. 0.75 kg
D. 1.00 kg
Answer» E.
Discussion
65.

Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is$?

A. 10 cm
B. 15 cm
C. 20 cm
D. None of these
Answer» B. 15 cm
Discussion
66.

Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square meters for payment.$?

A. Ordinary cuttings up to 1 m
B. Surface dressing up to 15 cm depths
C. Surface excavation up to 30 cm depths
D. Both (B) and (C)
Answer» E.
Discussion
67.

The total length of a cranked bar through a distance (d) at 45° in case of a beam of effective length L, is$?

A. L + 0.42 d
B. L + (2 √ó 0.42 d)
C. L - (0.42 d)
D. L - (2 √ó 0.4 d)
Answer» C. L - (0.42 d)
Discussion
68.

According to Indian Standards Institute, the actual size of modular bricks is$?

A. 23 cm √ó 11.5 cm √ó 7.5 cm
B. 25 cm √ó 13 cm √ó 7.5 cm
C. 19 cm √ó 9 cm √ó 9 cm
D. 20 cm √ó 10 cm √ó 10 cm
Answer» D. 20 cm ‚àö√≥ 10 cm ‚àö√≥ 10 cm
Discussion
69.

Pick up the correct statement regarding the centre line method of estimating a building$?

A. Product of the centre line of the walls and area of cross-section of any item, gives total quantity of the item
B. The centre line is worked out separately for different sections of walls of a building
C. The centre line length is reduced by half the layer of main wall joining the partition wall
D. All the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
70.

The ground surface slopes 1 in 50 along a proposed railway embankment 150 m in length. The height of the embankment at zero chainage is 0.5 m, the width is 11 m and side slopes 2:1. If the falling gradient of the embankment is 1 in 150, the quantity of the earthwork calculated by Prismoidal formula, is$?

A. 3250 m³
B. 3225 m³
C. 3275 m³
D. 3300 m³
Answer» C. 3275 m¬¨‚â•
Discussion
71.

In long and short wall method of estimation, the length of long wall is the centre to centre distance between the walls and$?

A. Breadth of the wall
B. Half breadth of wall on each side
C. One fourth breadth of wall on each side
D. None of these
Answer» C. One fourth breadth of wall on each side
Discussion
72.

The most reliable estimate is$?

A. Detailed estimate
B. Preliminary estimate
C. Plinth area estimate
D. Cube rate estimate
Answer» B. Preliminary estimate
Discussion
73.

Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds$?

A. 2.0 %
B. 2.5 %
C. 4.0 %
D. 5.0 %
Answer» E.
Discussion
74.

A cement concrete road is 1000 m long, 8 m wide and 15 cm thick over the sub-base of 10 cm thick gravel. The box cutting in road crust is$?

A. 500 m3
B. 1000 m3
C. 1500 m3
D. 2000 m3
Answer» D. 2000 m3
Discussion
75.

The measurement is made for stone work in square metre in case of$?

A. Wall facing
B. Columns, lintels, copings
C. Building work
D. (A) and (B) of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
76.

The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in$?

A. Cub. m
B. Sq. m
C. Meters
D. None of these
Answer» C. Meters
Discussion
77.

While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is$?

A. Meter for length
B. Cubic metre for area
C. Square meters for volume
D. Liter for capacity
Answer» E.
Discussion
78.

In the mid-section formula$?

A. The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections
B. The area of mid-sections is calculated by using mean depth
C. The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two original sections
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
79.

The most reliable estimate is?

A. Detailed estimate
B. Preliminary estimate
C. Plinth area estimate
D. Cube rate estimate
Answer» B. Preliminary estimate
Discussion
80.

While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is?

A. Meter for length
B. Cubic metre for area
C. Square meters for volume
D. Liter for capacity
Answer» E.
Discussion
81.

The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in?

A. Cub. m
B. Sq. m
C. Meters
D. None of these
Answer» C. Meters
Discussion
82.

In long and short wall method of estimation, the length of long wall is the centre to centre distance between the walls and?

A. Breadth of the wall
B. Half breadth of wall on each side
C. One fourth breadth of wall on each side
D. None of these
Answer» C. One fourth breadth of wall on each side
Discussion
83.

In the mid-section formula?

A. The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections
B. The area of mid-sections is calculated by using mean depth
C. The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two original sections
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
84.

Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds?

A. 2.0 %
B. 2.5 %
C. 4.0 %
D. 5.0 %
Answer» E.
Discussion
85.

The measurement is made for stone work in square metre in case of?

A. Wall facing
B. Columns, lintels, copings
C. Building work
D. (A) and (B) of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
86.

A cement concrete road is 1000 m long, 8 m wide and 15 cm thick over the sub-base of 10 cm thick gravel. The box cutting in road crust is?

A. 500 m3
B. 1000 m3
C. 1500 m3
D. 2000 m3
Answer» D. 2000 m3
Discussion
87.

According to Indian Standards Institute, the actual size of modular bricks is?

A. 23 cm √ó 11.5 cm √ó 7.5 cm
B. 25 cm √ó 13 cm √ó 7.5 cm
C. 19 cm √ó 9 cm √ó 9 cm
D. 20 cm √ó 10 cm √ó 10 cm
Answer» D. 20 cm ‚àö√≥ 10 cm ‚àö√≥ 10 cm
Discussion
88.

Size, capacity and materials need be specified for?

A. Bib-cocks
B. Stop-cocks
C. Ball valves
D. All the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
89.

Pick up the correct statement regarding the centre line method of estimating a building?

A. Product of the centre line of the walls and area of cross-section of any item, gives total quantity of the item
B. The centre line is worked out separately for different sections of walls of a building
C. The centre line length is reduced by half the layer of main wall joining the partition wall
D. All the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
90.

The ground surface slopes 1 in 50 along a proposed railway embankment 150 m in length. The height of the embankment at zero chainage is 0.5 m, the width is 11 m and side slopes 2:1. If the falling gradient of the embankment is 1 in 150, the quantity of the earthwork calculated by Prismoidal formula, is?

A. 3250 m³
B. 3225 m³
C. 3275 m³
D. 3300 m³
Answer» C. 3275 m¬¨‚â•
Discussion
91.

The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per workman per day is

A. 1.00 cum
B. 2.00 cum
C. 3.00 cum
D. 4.00 cum
Answer» D. 4.00 cum
Discussion
92.

If tensile stress of a steel rod of diameter ‘D’ is 1400 kg/cm² and bond stress is 6 kg/cm², the required bond length of the rod is$

A. 30 D
B. 39 D
C. 50 D
D. 59 D
Answer» E.
Discussion
93.

The slope of the outlet of 'P trap' below the horizontal is kept

A. 8°
B. 10°
C. 12°
D. 14°
Answer» E.
Discussion
94.

The cross-section of a road partly in banking and partly in cutting is shown in the given figure. The area of the shaded portion is

A. ⅓ × (b - rd)²/(r - s)
B. ⅓ × (b - rd)²/(r + s)
C. ½ × (b + rd)²/(r - s)
D. ⅓ × (b - rd)²/(s - r)
Answer» B. ‚Äö√ñ√¨ ‚àö√≥ (b - rd)¬¨‚â§/(r + s)
Discussion