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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.
| 51. |
The cross-sections for a highway is taken at |
| A. | Right angle to the centre line |
| B. | 30 metres apart |
| C. | Intermediate points having abrupt change in gradient |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 52. |
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. | |
| 53. |
The assumption on which the trapezoidal formula for volumes is based, is |
| A. | The end sections are parallel planes |
| B. | The mid-area of a pyramid is half the average area of the ends |
| C. | The volume of the Prismoidal is over-estimated and hence a Prismoidal correction is applied |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 54. |
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. | |
| 55. |
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. | Litre for capacity |
| Answer» E. | |
| 56. |
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 | |
| 57. |
While estimating a reinforced cement structure, the omitted cover of concrete is assumed |
| A. | At the end of reinforcing 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. | |
| 58. |
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. | |
| 59. |
The plinth area of a building not includes |
| A. | Area of the walls at the floor level |
| B. | Internal shaft for sanitary installations up to 2 sq m. in area |
| C. | Lift and wall including landing |
| D. | Area of cantilevered porch |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60. |
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 | |
| 61. |
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. | |
| 62. |
The rate of an item of work depends on |
| A. | Specifications of works |
| B. | Specifications of materials |
| C. | Proportion of mortar |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 63. |
The rate of payment is made for 100 cu m (per % cu m) in case of |
| A. | Earth work in excavation |
| B. | Rock cutting |
| C. | Excavation in trenches for foundation |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |