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This section includes 75 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. |
Anti-siphonage pipe is connected to |
| A. | 4.00 cum |
| B. | Main soil pipe |
| C. | Bottom of P trap W.C. |
| D. | Top of P trap W.C. |
| Answer» D. Top of P trap W.C. | |
| 2. |
Berms are provided in canals if these are |
| A. | Hollow concrete block wall |
| B. | Concrete fencing posts |
| C. | None of these. |
| D. | fully in excavation |
| Answer» C. None of these. | |
| 3. |
The area of the cross-section of a road fully in banking shown in the given figure, is |
| A. | 2.5 m3 |
| B. | 3.5 m3 |
| C. | 5.0 m3 |
| Answer» B. 3.5 m3 | |
| 4. |
The detention period in a septic tank is assumed |
| A. | All the above. |
| B. | 20 minutes |
| C. | 25 minutes |
| D. | 30 minutes |
| Answer» D. 30 minutes | |
| 5. |
The reduced levels of points, 30 metres apart along the longitudinal section of a road portion between chainages 5 and 9 are shown in the given figure. If there is a uniform up-gradient of the road 120 in 1, the chainage of the point with no filling or cutting is |
| A. | Sq m |
| B. | Metres |
| C. | None of these |
| D. | (6 + 15) chains |
| Answer» C. None of these | |
| 6. |
The measurement is made in square metre in case of |
| A. | No deductions are made for the ends of dissimilar structures up to 500 sq.cm cross-sectional area |
| B. | None of these. |
| C. | Cement concrete in foundation |
| D. | R.C.C. structure |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
The expected out turn of cement concrete 1 : 2 : 4 per mason per day is |
| A. | The formal acceptance by the administrative department for incurring an expenditure on the work, is called administrative approval |
| B. | The order of a competent authority sanctioning a properly detailed estimate of the cost of a work of construction or repair is called technical sanction |
| C. | All the above. |
| D. | 1.5 m3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept |
| A. | None of these. |
| B. | 60 cm |
| C. | 70 cm |
| D. | 75 cm to 80 cm |
| Answer» D. 75 cm to 80 cm | |
| 9. |
The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating |
| A. | Dressed stones in Chajjas |
| B. | (a) and (d) of the above. |
| C. | Circular buildings |
| D. | Hexagonal buildings |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in |
| A. | Transportation of materials |
| B. | Location of site and local labour charges |
| C. | All the above. |
| D. | Cub.m |
| Answer» C. All the above. | |
| 11. |
The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of |
| A. | All the above. |
| B. | Honey comb brick work |
| C. | Brick flat soling |
| D. | Half brick walls or the partition |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer is called |
| A. | All the above. |
| B. | Master trap |
| C. | Intercepting trap |
| D. | Interception manhole |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate, is |
| A. | 8.0 sq m |
| B. | 10 sq m |
| C. | Quantity of the materials |
| D. | Availability of materials |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width and 10 sq.m in plan area with a depth not exceeding 30 cm, is termed as |
| A. | Excavation |
| B. | Surface dressing |
| C. | Cutting |
| D. | Surface excavation. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
Carpet area does not include the area of |
| A. | the walls along with doors and other openings |
| B. | verandah, corridor and passage |
| C. | bath room and lavatory |
| D. | kitchen and pantry |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
In case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps, the cost includes |
| A. | All the above. |
| B. | Setting and laying |
| C. | Bed concreting |
| D. | Connection to drains |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate |
| A. | Wall thickness |
| B. | Room area |
| C. | Verandah area |
| D. | W.C. area |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
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. | |
| 19. |
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 | |
| 20. |
The slope of the oultet of 'P trap' below the horizontal is kept |
| A. | 8° |
| B. | 10° |
| C. | 12° |
| D. | 14° |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Size, capacity and materials need be specified for |
| A. | Bib-cocks |
| B. | Stop-cocks |
| C. | Ferrules |
| D. | Ball valves |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is |
| A. | Metre for length |
| B. | Cubic metre for area |
| C. | Square metres for volume |
| D. | Kilogram for weight |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
The value of 'B' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is : |
| A. | 45 cm |
| B. | 50 cm |
| C. | 30 cm |
| D. | 25 cm |
| Answer» B. 50 cm | |
| 24. |
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 | |
| 25. |
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. | |
| 26. |
The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per mazdoor per day is |
| A. | 1.00 cum |
| B. | 2.00 cum |
| C. | 3.00 cum |
| D. | 4.00 cum |
| Answer» D. 4.00 cum | |
| 27. |
If B is the width of formation, d is the height of the embankment, side slope S : 1, for a highway with no transverse slope, the area of cross-section is |
| A. | B + d + Sd |
| B. | Bd + Sd2 |
| C. | B x d - Sd1/2 |
| D. | (Bd + Sd2) |
| Answer» C. B x d - Sd1/2 | |
| 28. |
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 | |
| 29. |
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 | |
| 30. |
The following item of earth work is not measured separately. |
| A. | Setting out of works |
| B. | Site clearence |
| C. | dead men |
| D. | Steps in deep exavaction |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 0.75 |
| C. | 0.5 |
| D. | 0.25 |
| Answer» D. 0.25 | |
| 32. |
The rate of an item of work depends on |
| A. | Specifications of works |
| B. | Specifications of materials |
| C. | Proportion of mortar |
| D. | Method of construction |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a particular length, and the ground is also having a longitudinal slope, the earthwork may be calculated by |
| A. | Mid-section formula |
| B. | Trapezoidal formula |
| C. | Prismoidal formula |
| D. | All the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
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. | |
| 35. |
While estimating a reinforced cement structure, the omitted cover of concrete is assumed |
| A. | at the end of reminforcing bar, not less than 25 mm or twice the diameter of the bar |
| B. | in thin slabs, 12 mm minimum or diameter of the bar whichever is more |
| C. | for reinforcing longitudinal bar in a beam 25 mm minimum or diameter of the largest bar which is more |
| D. | All the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
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 | |
| 37. |
The area of a sloping surface of a protective embankment of mean height d, side slopes S : 1 and length L is |
| A. | d x d x s |
| B. | d2 x (ds)2 |
| C. | L.D 1 + s2 |
| D. | 2 LD 1 + s2 |
| Answer» D. 2 LD 1 + s2 | |
| 38. |
Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds |
| A. | 0.02 |
| B. | 0.025 |
| C. | 0.04 |
| D. | 0.05 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
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. | 40 D |
| C. | 50 D |
| D. | 53 D |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
The measurement is made for stone work in square metre in case of |
| A. | Wall facing |
| B. | Columns, lintels, copings |
| C. | Building work |
| D. | Dressed stones in Chajjas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
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. | at the point where vertical soil pipe joins the house drain |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is |
| A. | Collapsible gates |
| B. | Rolling shutters |
| C. | Steel doors |
| D. | Ventilators and glazing. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
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 | |
| 44. |
According to Indian Standards Institute, the actual size of modular bricks is |
| A. | 23 cm x 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm |
| B. | 25 cm x 13 cm x 7.5 cm |
| C. | 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm |
| D. | 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm |
| Answer» D. 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm | |
| 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. |
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 O.Olcum |
| D. | All the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
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. | |
| 48. |
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 | |
| 49. |
The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square metres |
| A. | Root slabs |
| B. | Floors |
| C. | D.P.C. |
| D. | Wall panels |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
For the construction of buildings, the subheads of the estimate are |
| A. | Earthwork, Concrete work, Brick work |
| B. | Brickwork, Stone work, Roofing |
| C. | Brickwork Flooring, Wood work, Steel work |
| D. | Plastering or pointing, finishing, water supply and sanitary work |
| Answer» E. | |