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This section includes 72 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. |
Berms are provided in canals if these are |
| A. | fully in excavation |
| B. | partly in excavation and partly in embankment |
| C. | fully in embankment |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» C. fully in embankment | |
| 2. |
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. | |
| 3. |
The slope of the outlet of 'P trap' below the horizontal is kept |
| A. | 8° |
| B. | 10° |
| C. | 12° |
| D. | 14° |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to |
| A. | 100 % |
| B. | 75 % |
| C. | 50 % |
| D. | 25 % |
| Answer» D. 25 % | |
| 5. |
The expected out turn of half brick partition wall per mason per day is |
| A. | 1.5 m3 |
| B. | 2.0 m3 |
| C. | 4.0 m2 |
| D. | 5.0 m2 |
| Answer» C. 4.0 m2 | |
| 6. |
Size, capacity and materials need be specified for |
| A. | bib-cocks |
| B. | stop-cocks |
| C. | ball valves |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
For 100 sq. m cement concrete (1 : 2: 4) 4 cm thick floor, the quantity of cement required, is |
| A. | 0.90 m3 |
| B. | 0.94 m3 |
| C. | 0.98 m3 |
| D. | 1.00 m3 |
| Answer» C. 0.98 m3 | |
| 8. |
The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in |
| A. | cub. m |
| B. | sq. m |
| C. | metres |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. metres | |
| 9. |
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 | |
| 10. |
The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is |
| A. | collapsible gates |
| B. | rolling shutters |
| C. | ventilators and glazing |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
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 m3 | |
| 12. |
The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept |
| A. | 60 cm |
| B. | 70 cm |
| C. | 75 cm to 80 cm |
| D. | 80 cm |
| Answer» D. 80 cm | |
| 13. |
The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of |
| A. | honey comb brick work |
| B. | brick flat soling |
| C. | half brick walls or the partition |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
The expected out turn of brick work in cement mortar in foundation and plinth per mason per day, is |
| A. | 1.00 m3 |
| B. | 1.25 m3 |
| C. | 1.50 m3 |
| D. | 1.75 m3 |
| Answer» C. 1.50 m3 | |
| 15. |
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 | |
| 16. |
Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is |
| A. | cleats |
| B. | brackets |
| C. | bolts |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate |
| A. | wall thickness |
| B. | room area |
| C. | w.c. area |
| D. | courtyard area |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
The minimum width of a septic tank is taken |
| A. | 70 cm |
| B. | 75 cm |
| C. | 80 cm |
| D. | 90 cm |
| Answer» C. 80 cm | |
| 19. |
The detention period in a septic tank is assumed |
| A. | 20 minutes |
| B. | 25 minutes |
| C. | 30 minutes |
| D. | 40 minutes |
| Answer» D. 40 minutes | |
| 20. |
S: 1 and length is |
| A. | d × d × s |
| B. | d2× (ds)2] |
| C. | l.d 1 + s2) |
| D. | 2 l.d 1 + s2) |
| Answer» D. 2 l.d 1 + s2) | |
| 21. |
The order of booking dimensions is |
| A. | length, breadth, height |
| B. | breadth, length, height |
| C. | height, breadth, length |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. breadth, length, height | |
| 22. |
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 | |
| 23. |
Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following: |
| A. | it is provided in between the lower end of the house drain and the street sewer |
| B. | it is provided a cleaning eye at the top of the trap |
| C. | the mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe |
| D. | the water seal is less than that of ordinary traps |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating |
| A. | circular buildings |
| B. | hexagonal buildings |
| C. | octagonal buildings |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following: |
| A. | collapsible gates with rails |
| B. | rolling shutters |
| C. | expanded metal wire netting |
| D. | m.s. reinforcement of r.c.c. works |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
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. | |
| 27. |
In case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps, the cost includes |
| A. | setting and laying |
| B. | bed concreting |
| C. | connection to drains |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
The correct Prismoidal formula for volume is |
| A. | d [first area + last area + even area + 2 odd areas] |
| B. | d/3 [first area + last area + 4 even area + 2 odd areas] |
| C. | d/3 [first area + last area + 2 even area + 4 odd areas] |
| D. | d/6 [first area + odd areas] |
| Answer» C. d/3 [first area + last area + 2 even area + 4 odd areas] | |
| 29. |
The cross-sectional area of the embankment of a canal fully in embankment in the given figure is |
| A. | ½ ( + ) h |
| B. | ( + ) h + sb² |
| C. | ( + ) + 2sh² |
| D. | 2 [( + ) (b + sh²)] |
| Answer» D. 2 [( + ) (b + sh²)] | |
| 30. |
Carpet area does not include the area of |
| A. | the walls along with doors and other openings |
| B. | bath room and lavatory |
| C. | kitchen and pantry |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
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 (d) of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
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 × 0.42 d) |
| C. | l - (0.42 d) |
| D. | l - (2 × 0.4 d) |
| Answer» C. l - (0.42 d) | |
| 33. |
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. | |
| 34. |
Pick up the correct statement in case of water supply. |
| A. | pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately |
| B. | cutting through walls and floors are included with the item |
| C. | pipes are classified according to their sizes and quality |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square metres |
| A. | root slabs |
| B. | floors |
| C. | wall panels |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
The item of the brick structure measured in sq.m, is |
| A. | reinforced brick work |
| B. | broken glass coping |
| C. | brick edging |
| D. | brick work in arches |
| Answer» C. brick edging | |
| 37. |
Anti-siphonage pipe is connected to |
| A. | main soil pipe |
| B. | bottom of p trap w.c. |
| C. | top of p trap w.c. |
| D. | side of water closet |
| Answer» D. side of water closet | |
| 38. |
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 | |
| 39. |
The most reliable estimate is |
| A. | detailed estimate |
| B. | preliminary estimate |
| C. | plinth area estimate |
| D. | cube rate estimate |
| Answer» B. preliminary estimate | |
| 40. |
While preparing a detailed estimate |
| A. | dimension should be measured correct to 0.01 m |
| B. | area should be measured correct to 0.01 sqm |
| C. | volume should be measured correct to 0.01 cum |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per mansion per day |
| A. | 2.5 sqm |
| B. | 5.0 sqm |
| C. | 7.5 sqm |
| D. | 10 sqm |
| Answer» D. 10 sqm | |
| 42. |
The cost of the earthwork in excavation for the surface drain of cross-section shown in the given figure for a total length of 5 metres @ Rs. 450% cum, is |
| A. | rs. 400 |
| B. | rs. 425 |
| C. | rs. 450 |
| D. | rs. 500 |
| Answer» D. rs. 500 | |
| 43. |
The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer is called |
| A. | master trap |
| B. | intercepting trap |
| C. | interception manhole |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
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. | |
| 45. |
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 | |
| 46. |
The measurement is not made in square metres in case of |
| A. | d.p.c. (damp proof course) |
| B. | form works |
| C. | concrete jeffries |
| D. | r.c. chhajja |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
The area is measured correct to the nearest |
| A. | 0.01 sqm |
| B. | 0.02 sqm |
| C. | 0.03 sqm |
| D. | 0.04 sqm |
| Answer» B. 0.02 sqm | |
| 48. |
The value of 'C' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is: |
| A. | 400 mm |
| B. | 450 mm |
| C. | 500 mm |
| D. | 550 mm |
| Answer» D. 550 mm | |
| 49. |
The expected out turn of cement concrete 1 : 2 : 4 per mason per day is |
| A. | 1.5 m3 |
| B. | 2.5 m3 |
| C. | 3.5 m3 |
| D. | 5.0 m3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
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 | |