Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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1.

Which one of the following is not an advantage of using M-sand?

A. Cost effective
B. Available in single size
C. Dust and impurity free
D. Can be obtained from hard rock
Answer» C. Dust and impurity free
Discussion
2.

WHICH_ONE_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_NOT_AN_ADVANTAGE_OF_USING_M-SAND??$

A. Cost effective
B. Available in single size
C. Dust and impurity free
D. Can be obtained from hard rock
Answer» C. Dust and impurity free
Discussion
3.

How is M-sand produced?

A. Crushing bricks
B. Quarrying
C. Reusing the debris of demolished building
D. Crushing granite stones
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

Fine sand is generally used for which of the following works?

A. Masonry
B. Concrete structures
C. Plastering
D. Grinding and polishing
Answer» D. Grinding and polishing
Discussion
5.

How many classifications are there for sand based on the grain size distribution?

A. 3
B. 2
C. 5
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
Discussion
6.

Sand is a fine grained component in soil.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
7.

What type of grains constitutes river sand?

A. Angular
B. Flaky
C. Irregular
D. Rounded
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

Which IS code gives the grading of sand?

A. IS 456
B. IS 383
C. IS 2368
D. IS 1542
Answer» C. IS 2368
Discussion
9.

At what depth should pit sand be excavated from?

A. 1 – 2 m from bed of water body
B. 1 – 2 m from ground surface
C. 1 – 2 cm from bed of water body
D. 1 – 2 cm from ground surface
Answer» C. 1 ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® 2 cm from bed of water body
Discussion
10.

Which of the following sand type is excellent for use in mortar and concrete work?

A. Sea sand
B. Clayey sand
C. Pit sand
D. River sand
Answer» D. River sand
Discussion
11.

What is sand composed of?

A. Silica
B. Silicon
C. Silicon oxide
D. Quartz
Answer» B. Silicon
Discussion