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This section includes 63 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. |
If is the width of formation, is the height of the embankment, side slope : 1, for a highway with no transverse slope, the area of cross-section is |
| A. | (Bd + Sd |
| B. | ) |
| Answer» C. | |
| 2. |
The slope of the oultet of ' trap' below the horizontal is kept |
| A. | 8° |
| B. | 10° |
| C. | 12° |
| D. | 14° |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
The value of '' 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 | |
| 4. |
The area of a sloping surface of a protective embankment of mean height , side slopes : 1 and length is |
| A. | |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | |
| Answer» D. | |
| 5. |
If tensile stress of a steel rod of diameter is 1400 kg/cm and bond stress is 6 kg/cm, the required bond length of the rod is |
| A. | 30 |
| B. | 40 |
| C. | 50 |
| D. | 53 |
| E. | 59 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 6. |
The total length of a cranked bar through a distance () at 45° in case of a beam of effective length , is |
| A. | + 0.42 |
| B. | + 2 x 0.42 |
| C. | - 0.42 |
| D. | - 2 x 0.4 |
| Answer» C. - 0.42 | |
| 7. |
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) | |
| 8. |
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 | |
| 9. |
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 | |
| 10. |
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 | |
| 11. |
The total length of a cranked bar through a distance (d) at 45° in case of a beam of effective length L, is |
| A. | + 0.42 d |
| B. | + (2 × 0.42 d) |
| C. | - (0.42 d) |
| D. | - (2 × 0.4 d) |
| Answer» C. - (0.42 d) | |
| 12. |
A portion of an embankment having a uniform up-gradient 1 in 500 is circular with radius 1000 m of the centre line. It subtends 180° at the centre. If the height of the bank is 1 m at the lower end, and side slopes 2:1, the earth work involved. |
| A. | 6,000 m³ |
| B. | 6,500 m³ |
| C. | 7,000 m³ |
| D. | 7,500 m³ |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square meters for payment. |
| A. | rdinary cuttings up to 1 m |
| B. | urface dressing up to 15 cm depths |
| C. | urface excavation up to 30 cm depths |
| D. | oth (B) and (C) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
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. | 0 D |
| B. | 9 D |
| C. | 0 D |
| D. | 9 D |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
The cross-sectional area of the embankment of a canal fully in embankment in the given figure is |
| A. | (b₁ + b₂) h |
| B. | b₁ + b₂) h + sb² |
| C. | b₁ + b₂) + 2sh² |
| D. | [(b₁ + b₂) (b + sh²)] |
| Answer» D. [(b₁ + b₂) (b + sh²)] | |
| 16. |
The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square meters |
| A. | oot slabs |
| B. | loors |
| C. | all panels |
| D. | ll the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
The value of 'B' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is: |
| A. | 5 cm |
| B. | 0 cm |
| C. | 0 cm |
| D. | 5 cm |
| Answer» B. 0 cm | |
| 18. |
The value of 'C' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is: |
| A. | 00 mm |
| B. | 50 mm |
| C. | 00 mm |
| D. | 50 mm |
| Answer» D. 50 mm | |
| 19. |
The value of 'A' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is: |
| A. | 5 cm |
| B. | 0 cm |
| C. | 0 cm |
| D. | 5 cm |
| Answer» C. 0 cm | |
| 20. |
The area of a sloping surface of a protective embankment of mean height‘d’, side slopes S: 1 and length ‘L’ is |
| A. | × d × s |
| B. | [d² × (ds)²] |
| C. | .D √(1 + s²) |
| D. | L.D √(1 + s²) |
| Answer» D. L.D √(1 + s²) | |
| 21. |
Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following: |
| A. | t is provided in between the lower end of the house drain and the street sewer |
| B. | t is provided a cleaning eye at the top of the trap |
| C. | he mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe |
| D. | he water seal is less than that of ordinary traps |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
The measurement is not made in square meters in case of |
| A. | .P.C. (Damp proof course) |
| B. | orm works |
| C. | oncrete Jeffries |
| D. | .C. Chhajja |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
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. | |
| 24. |
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. | |
| 25. |
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) | |
| 26. |
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. | |
| 27. |
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. | |
| 28. |
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. | |
| 29. |
A portion of an embankment having a uniform up-gradient 1 in 500 is circular with radius 1000 m of the centre line. It subtends 180° at the centre. If the height of the bank is 1 m at the lower end, and side slopes 2:1, the earth work involved. |
| A. | 26,000 m3 |
| B. | 26,500 m3 |
| C. | 27,000 m3 |
| D. | 27,500 m3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
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 | |
| 31. |
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 | |
| 32. |
The most reliable estimate is |
| A. | Detailed estimate |
| B. | Preliminary estimate |
| C. | Plinth area estimate |
| D. | Cube rate estimate |
| Answer» B. Preliminary estimate | |
| 33. |
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 | |
| 34. |
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. | |
| 35. |
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 | |
| 36. |
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. | |
| 37. |
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. | |
| 38. |
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. | |
| 39. |
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 | |
| 40. |
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. | |
| 41. |
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 | |
| 42. |
As per Indian Standard Specifications, the peak discharge for domestic purposes per capita per minute, is taken |
| A. | 1.80 litres for 5 to 10 users |
| B. | 1.20 litres for 15 users |
| C. | 1.35 for 20 users |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square metres 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. | |
| 44. |
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. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
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. | |
| 46. |
Cost of fittings and their fixing is specified for the following sanitary fittings |
| A. | Water closets |
| B. | Flushing pipes |
| C. | Lavatory basins |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
The measurement is made in square metre in case of |
| A. | Cement concrete in foundation |
| B. | R.C.C. structure |
| C. | Hollow concrete block wall |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
The following item of earth work is not measured separately. |
| A. | Setting out of works |
| B. | Site clearance |
| C. | Steps in deep excavation |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
According to Indian Standards Institute, the actual size of modular bricks is |
| A. | 23 cm × 11.5 cm × 7.5 cm |
| B. | 25 cm × 13 cm × 7.5 cm |
| C. | 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm |
| D. | 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm |
| Answer» D. 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm | |
| 50. |
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. | |