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Civil Engineering : Building Construction - Quiz(MCQ)
1 .
The minimum thickness of walls built in cement mortar (1 : 6) for a single storey building, is
A)
10 cm
B)
15 cm
C)
20 cm
D)
25 cm

Correct Answer :   20 cm

2 .
The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase
A)
strength
B)
workability
C)
stability of structure
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   stability of structure

3 .
Under reamed piles are generally used for
A)
factory buildinp
B)
machine foundations
C)
transmission linetowers
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

Explanation :

* factory buildinp
* machine foundations
* transmission linetowers
* tall structures

4 .
Raft foundation are generally preferred to when the area required for individual footing, is more than
A)
50% of total area
B)
40% to total area
C)
30% of total area
D)
25% to total area

Correct Answer :   50% of total area

5 .
The type of pointing in which a V-shaped projection outside the wall surface, is provided, is called
A)
V-pointing
B)
weather pointing
C)
tuck pointing
D)
recessed pointing

Correct Answer :   weather pointing

6 .
Pick up the correct statement about silt soil from the following :
A)
the silt soil has particle size from 0.02 mm to 0.06 mm.
B)
in organic fine grained silt soil possesses no plasticity.
C)
the least plastic type normally consists of more or less equi-dimensional grains of quartz
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

7 .
The mortar in which both cement and lime are used as binding materials, is called
A)
lime mortar
B)
cement mortar
C)
gauged mortar
D)
fire resistant mortar

Correct Answer :   gauged mortar

8 .
In grillage foundations, distance between flanges of grillage beams, is kept
A)
40 cm
B)
equal to flange width
C)
twice the flange width
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   twice the flange width

9 .
A temporary rigid structure having platforms to enable masons to work at different stages of a building, is known as
A)
scaffolding
B)
dead shore
C)
raking shore
D)
under pinning

Correct Answer :   scaffolding

10 .
To stagger vertical joints in successive courses of a wall, a piece of brick is generally used at the end of the course, which is known as
A)
bat
B)
closer
C)
header
D)
stretcher

Correct Answer :   closer

11 .
A pointed arch which forms isosceles or equilateral triangle, is generally known as
A)
Lancet arch
B)
two centred arch
C)
three centred arch
D)
Bull's eye arch

Correct Answer :   Lancet arch

12 .
The art of bringing the floor to a true level surface by means of screads, is called
A)
topping
B)
bedding
C)
Both (A) and (B)
D)
screading

Correct Answer :   screading

13 .
The foundation in which a cantilever beam is provided to join two footings, is known as
A)
strip footing
B)
raft footing
C)
strap footing
D)
combined footing

Correct Answer :   strap footing

14 .
Expansion joints in masonry walls are provided if length exceeds
A)
50 m
B)
40 m
C)
30 m
D)
20 m

Correct Answer :   40 m

15 .
The rock formed from the solidification of molten matter (magma) is called :
A)
igneous rock
B)
sedimentary rock
C)
metamorphic rock
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   igneous rock

16 .
The minimum width of a stair in residential buildings, is
A)
70 cm
B)
85 cm
C)
100 cm
D)
120 cm

Correct Answer :   85 cm

17 .
Herringbone bond is used for
A)
architectural finish to the face work
B)
ornamental panels in brick flooring
C)
walls having thickness more than 4 bricks
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

18 .
The concrete slump recommended for foundations, is
A)
25 to 50 mm
B)
30 to 125 mm
C)
50 to 100 mm
D)
75 to 125 mm

Correct Answer :   50 to 100 mm

19 .
The pile provided with one or more bulles in its vertical shaft, is generally known as
A)
sheet pile
B)
friction pile
C)
under-ream pile
D)
bearing pile

Correct Answer :   under-ream pile

20 .
The form work from the slabs excluding props, can be removed only after
A)
4 days
B)
7 days
C)
14 days
D)
20 days

Correct Answer :   4 days

21 .
Queen closer may be placed
A)
in header course
B)
in stretcher course
C)
in header course next to first brick
D)
in stretcher course next to first brick

Correct Answer :   in header course next to first brick

22 .
Dado is usually provided in
A)
verandah
B)
bath rooms
C)
dinning halls
D)
living rooms

Correct Answer :   bath rooms

23 .
The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept
A)
10 cm
B)
15 cm
C)
20 cm
D)
25 cm

Correct Answer :   10 cm

24 .
The vertical faces of a door opening which support frame of the door, are
A)
posts
B)
jambs
C)
styles
D)
reveals

Correct Answer :   jambs

25 .
The bond in which headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses and every stretcher course is started with a three fourth brick bat, is known as
A)
Monk bond
B)
Rat-trap bond
C)
English cross bond
D)
Dutch bond

Correct Answer :   Dutch bond

26 .
The wedge shaped bricks forming an arch ring, are called
A)
Soffits
B)
haunchs
C)
voussoirs
D)
spandrils

Correct Answer :   voussoirs

27 .
The sill of a common wooden partition is
A)
upper horizontal wooden member
B)
vertical wooden member on either end
C)
lower horizontal wooden member
D)
intermediate horizontal wooden member

Correct Answer :   lower horizontal wooden member

28 .
Suitable spacing of timber piles, is
A)
60 cm
B)
70 cm
C)
80 cm
D)
90 cm

Correct Answer :   90 cm

29 .
Cast iron piles ______
A)
resist shocks or vibrations
B)
are useful for heavy vertical loads
C)
are suitable for use as batter piles
D)
are suitable for works under sea water

Correct Answer :   are useful for heavy vertical loads

30 .
The depth of an arch is the distance between
A)
intrados and extrados
B)
crown and ground level
C)
crown and springing line
D)
ground level and springing line

Correct Answer :   intrados and extrados

31 .
The platform at the end of a series of steps, is known as
A)
rest
B)
landing
C)
relief
D)
platform

Correct Answer :   landing

32 .
A cut in frame of a door to receive the shutter, is called
A)
stop
B)
horn
C)
rebate
D)
louver

Correct Answer :   rebate

33 .
The alignment of a cross joint along the plumb line is _________
A)
lintel
B)
bed block
C)
perpend
D)
vertical line

Correct Answer :   perpend

34 .
To construct a 10 cm thick partition wall, you will prefer
A)
Stretcher bond
B)
Header bond
C)
Flemish bond
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Stretcher bond

35 .
Pick up the commonly adopted geophysical method in civil engineering from the following :
A)
the seisomic method
B)
electrical resistivity method
C)
Both (A) and (B)
D)
gravitational method

Correct Answer :   Both (A) and (B)

36 .
The members which support covering material of a sloping roof, are
A)
struts
B)
rafters
C)
purlins
D)
battens

Correct Answer :   rafters

37 .
The Auger boring method is not suitable for
A)
very hard soil
B)
cemented soil
C)
vary soft soil
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

Explanation :

* very hard soil
* cemented soil
* vary soft soil
* fully saturated cohesionless soils.

38 .
A pre-stressed concrete pile is
A)
easy to handle
B)
lighter in weight
C)
extremely durable
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

Explanation :

* easy to handle
* lighter in weight
* extremely durable
* suitable for heavy load

39 .
You are asked to design and supervise a truss for a factory to have spans 6 m to 9 m. The type of the truss you will use, is
A)
king post truss
B)
mansored truss
C)
collar truss
D)
queen post truss

Correct Answer :   king post truss

40 .
The arrangement of supporting an existing structure by providing supports underneath, is known as
A)
jacking
B)
shoring
C)
underpinning
D)
piling

Correct Answer :   underpinning

41 .
The additional piles which are driven to increase the capacity of supporting loads on vertical piles, are known
A)
raking piles
B)
sinking piles
C)
eccentric piles
D)
construction piles

Correct Answer :   raking piles

42 .
The bearing capacity of piles is determined by
A)
static formula
B)
pile load tests
C)
dynamic formula
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

43 .
The pile which supports the load due to friction between pile face and surrounding soil, is generally known as
A)
sheet pile
B)
friction pile
C)
bearing pile
D)
battered pile

Correct Answer :   friction pile

44 .
To ensure that supporting area of an offset footing of a boundary wall is fully compressive, the C.G. of load must act
A)
at the centre of the base
B)
within the middle fifth of the base
C)
Both (A) and (B)
D)
within the middle third of the base

Correct Answer :   within the middle third of the base

45 .
The highest line of sloping roof, where two oposite slopes meet, is known as
A)
eave
B)
crown
C)
ridge
D)
rafter

Correct Answer :   ridge

46 .
The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as
A)
curing of concrete
B)
placing of concrete
C)
finishing of concrete
D)
compaction of concrete

Correct Answer :   curing of concrete

47 .
A covering of concrete placed on the exposed top of an external wall, is known as
A)
coping
B)
frieze
C)
lintal
D)
cornice

Correct Answer :   coping

48 .
Auger boring____
A)
is most economical upto a depth of 5 metres
B)
is generally employed in cohesive and other self soils above water table
C)
is done by portable power driven helical augers those diameters range from 7.5 to 30 cm
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

49 .
The voussoir placed at crown of an arch, is known as a_______
A)
soffit
B)
key
C)
haunch
D)
springer

Correct Answer :   key

50 .
The 9 cm x 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as
A)
face
B)
front
C)
header
D)
stretcher

Correct Answer :   header

51 .
The taper of precast concrete pile should not be more than
A)
1 cm per metre length
B)
2 cm per metre length
C)
4 cm per metre length
D)
5 cm per metre length

Correct Answer :   2 cm per metre length

52 .
The vertical sides of a door and window openings provided in a wall, are known as verticals reveals jambs none of these.
A)
jambs
B)
reveals
C)
verticals
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   jambs

53 .
The piece of a brick cut along the centre of width in such a way that its length is equal to that of full brick, is called
A)
king closer
B)
half brick
C)
bevelled closer
D)
queen closer

Correct Answer :   queen closer

54 .
The inclined surface of an abutment to receive the arch, is known as
A)
soffit
B)
haunch
C)
spandril
D)
skew back

Correct Answer :   skew back

55 .
A roof which slopes in four directions, is called
A)
shed roof
B)
gambrel roof
C)
hipped roof
D)
gable end roof

Correct Answer :   hipped roof

56 .
The vertical members fixed between steps and hand rail, are known ______
A)
strings
B)
balusters
C)
soffits
D)
newel posts

Correct Answer :   balusters

57 .
The under surface of an arch, is called
A)
soffit
B)
back
C)
haunch
D)
intrados

Correct Answer :   soffit

58 .
The raft slab is projected beyond the outer walls of the structure by
A)
25 to 30 cm
B)
30 to 45 cm
C)
5 to 10 cm
D)
15 to 20 cm

Correct Answer :   30 to 45 cm

59 .
A stair should not have pitch more than _______
A)
20°
B)
30°
C)
40°
D)
50°

Correct Answer :   40°

60 .
The strength of brick masonry in 1:6 cement mortar, is
A)
75 tonnes/m²
B)
65 tonnes/m²
C)
60 tonnes/m²
D)
50 tonnes/m²

Correct Answer :   50 tonnes/m²

61 .
Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following :
A)
causalty unit should be provided a separate entrance
B)
the mortuary should be detached from the main circulation with a postmortem room
C)
the operation theatre unit to be detached as it requires sterlized zone but near the ward for the patients and doctor
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

62 .
For plastering the exposed brick walls, the cement sand mortar should be
A)
1:6
B)
1:4
C)
1:3
D)
1:2

Correct Answer :   1:4

63 .
The process of making the back ground rough, before plastering, is
A)
hacking
B)
peeling
C)
dubbing
D)
blistering

Correct Answer :   hacking

64 .
Black cotton soil is unsuitable for foundations because its
A)
particles are cohesive
B)
bearing capacity is low
C)
permeability is uncertain
D)
property to undergo a volumetric change due to variation of moisture content.

Correct Answer :   property to undergo a volumetric change due to variation of moisture content.

65 .
The dimensions of a half queen closer, are
A)
9 cm x 9 cm x 4.5 cm
B)
9 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm
C)
9 cm x 4.5 cm x 9 cm
D)
1.8 cm x 4.5 cm x 9 cm

Correct Answer :   9 cm x 4.5 cm x 9 cm

66 .
In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to
A)
15 mm
B)
25 mm
C)
35 mm
D)
45 mm

Correct Answer :   25 mm

67 .
The stone whose crushing strength is least, is
A)
chalk
B)
slate
C)
marble
D)
granite

Correct Answer :   chalk

68 .
Best type of piles for soft soil having little resistance to the flow of concrete, is
A)
Franki pile
B)
Vibro pile
C)
Raymond pile
D)
Simplex pile

Correct Answer :   Vibro pile

69 .
The construction joints in buildings are provided after
A)
10 m
B)
15 m
C)
20 m
D)
40 m

Correct Answer :   40 m

70 .
The arrangement made to support an unsafe structure temporarily, is known as
A)
jacking
B)
scaffolding
C)
shoring
D)
underpinning

Correct Answer :   shoring

71 .
An arch may fail due to
A)
sliding of voussoirs
B)
crushing of the material
C)
uneven settlement of abutments
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

72 .
In soft clay of low bearing capacity, the type of steel pile generally used, is
A)
screw pile
B)
H-pile
C)
disc pile
D)
pipe pile

Correct Answer :   screw pile

73 .
The loose pockets in soil mass can be bridged safely by providing a raft foundation provided the soft area is smaller than
A)
the column spacing
B)
one-third the column spacing
C)
half the column spacing
D)
three-fourth the column spacing

Correct Answer :   one-third the column spacing

74 .
The window which is provided in flat roof of a room, is known
A)
sky window
B)
lantern window
C)
dormer window
D)
louvered window

Correct Answer :   lantern window

75 .
Brick nogging type of partition wall, is constructed by____
A)
reinforcing brick wall with iron straps
B)
laying bricks as headers in cement mortar
C)
constructing brick work within a wooden framework.
D)
laying bricks as stretchers in cement mortar

Correct Answer :   constructing brick work within a wooden framework.

76 .
In high mountaneous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is
A)
shed type
B)
gable type
C)
mansord type
D)
gambrel type

Correct Answer :   gambrel type

77 .
For heavy embankments and dams, of height h, the depth of exploration of soil should not be less than
A)
2 h
B)
h
C)
1/2 h
D)
h/4

Correct Answer :   2 h

78 .
For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :
A)
The lowest layer consists of consolidated ground
B)
A 10 cm lime concrete (1 : 4 : 8) is laid on clean sand
C)
A 10 cm thick clean sand is laid on consolidated ground
D)
A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer.

Correct Answer :   A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer.

79 .
A wall constructed to resist the pressure of an earth filling, is called
A)
buttress
B)
retaining wall
C)
breast wall
D)
parapet wall

Correct Answer :   retaining wall

80 .
The bearing capacity of a water logged soil, may be improved by
A)
grouting
B)
drainage
C)
compaction
D)
chemical action

Correct Answer :   drainage

81 .
The inclined support at the ends of treads and rises of a stair, is known as
A)
beam
B)
header
C)
string
D)
baluster

Correct Answer :   string

82 .
The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon
A)
the mix of the concrete
B)
the upward soil pressure
C)
the projection of the concrete block beyond the footing over it
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

83 .
Stability of an existing structure may be disturbed by
A)
rising of water table
B)
mining in the neighbourhood
C)
excavation in the neighbourhood
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

Explanation :

* rising of water table
* mining in the neighbourhood
* excavation in the neighbourhood
* vibrations caused by traffic movements

84 .
According to National Building Code, the hydrants in water mains is provided at minimum interval of
A)
90 m
B)
75 m
C)
60 m
D)
50 m

Correct Answer :   75 m

85 .
The portion of a brick cut across the width, is called
A)
bat
B)
bed
C)
closer
D)
half brick

Correct Answer :   bat

86 .
The stone masonry of finely dressed stones laid in cement or lime, is
A)
dry rubble masonry
B)
random rubble masonry
C)
ashlar masonry
D)
coursed rubble masonry

Correct Answer :   ashlar masonry

87 .
Rotary drilling
A)
is not economical for holes of less than 10 cm
B)
is not suitable for deposits containing very coarse gravel
C)
hinders the ground water observations and permeability test
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

88 .
The vertical side member of a shutter frame, is known
A)
style
B)
post
C)
reveal
D)
mullion

Correct Answer :   style

89 .
The brick laid with its length parallel to the face of a wall, is a known as
A)
closer
B)
stretcher
C)
header
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   stretcher

90 .
Couple roof is used for spans
A)
3.5 m or less
B)
3.5 m but less than 5 m
C)
5 m but less than 6.5 m
D)
6.5 m but less than 8 m

Correct Answer :   3.5 m or less

91 .
Open test pit is only suitable upto a depth of
A)
2 metres
B)
2.5 metres
C)
3 metres
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   3 metres

92 .
The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs ; is
A)
50 to 100 mm
B)
30 to 125 mm
C)
25 to 75 mm
D)
25 to 50 mm

Correct Answer :   30 to 125 mm

93 .
The member which is placed horizontally to support common rafter of a sloping roof, is
A)
cleat
B)
strut
C)
batten
D)
purlin

Correct Answer :   purlin

94 .
The process of filling hollow spaces of walls before plastering, is known_____
A)
peeling
B)
hacking
C)
blishering
D)
dubbing out

Correct Answer :   dubbing out

95 .
In places where the soil is soft and has small resistance to the flow of concrete, which one of the following types of piles, is used
A)
vibro pile
B)
Franki pile
C)
pressure pile
D)
pedestal pile

Correct Answer :   vibro pile

96 .
Pick up the correct specification of one-room quarters generally adopted from the following :
A)
six quarters in a row
B)
the front verandah is kept 2 m wide
C)
the size of room is either 3.5 m x 3 m or 4.2 m x 2.5 m
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

97 .
Negative skin friction________
A)
develops due to lowering of ground water
B)
is a downward drag acting on a pile due to downward movement of the surrounding compressible soil relative to the pile
C)
Both (A) and (B)
D)
Neither (A) not (B)

Correct Answer :   Both (A) and (B)

98 .
The type of stone masonry in which stones of same height are laid in layers, is called
A)
ashlar masonry
B)
course rubble masonry
C)
random rubble masonry
D)
uncoursed rubble masonry

Correct Answer :   course rubble masonry

99 .
The projections of head or sill of a door or window frame, are
A)
stops
B)
horns
C)
chocks
D)
transoms

Correct Answer :   horns

100 .
The local swelling of a finished plaster, is termed
A)
blistering
B)
dubbing
C)
hacking
D)
cracking

Correct Answer :   blistering

101 .
Grillage foundation_____
A)
is light and economical
B)
is constructed by rolled steel joists (R.S.J.) placed in single or double tier
C)
is used to transfer heavy structural loads from steel columns to a soil having low bearing capacity
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

Explanation :

* is light and economical
* is constructed by rolled steel joists (R.S.J.) placed in single or double tier
* is used to transfer heavy structural loads from steel columns to a soil having low bearing capacity
* does not require deep cutting as the required base area with required pressure intensity is obtained at a shallow depth

102 .
The exterior angle between outer faces of a wall, is known as ______
A)
quion
B)
turn
C)
junction
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   quion

103 .
The stone blocks approximately triangular in shape, used as steps, are known
A)
stone steps
B)
built up steps
C)
spandril steps
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   spandril steps

104 .
In grillage foundations a minimum 15 cm cover is provided on
A)
ends of external beams
B)
lower beam of lower tier
C)
upper flange of top tier
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   lower beam of lower tier

105 .
The range of spread from the wall base to outer edge of a brick work foundation does not exceed
A)
2 horizontals to 1 vertical
B)
1 horizontal to 1 vertical
C)
2/3 horizontal to 1 vertical
D)
1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical

Correct Answer :   1 horizontal to 1 vertical

106 .
The form work from the sides of beams can be removed only after
A)
1 day
B)
4 days
C)
7 days
D)
14 days

Correct Answer :   1 day

107 .
In jack arch floor, the rise is kept
A)
1/6th of the span
B)
1/8th of the span
C)
1/10th of the span
D)
1/12th of the span

Correct Answer :   1/12th of the span

108 .
A concrete structure is set on fire and the temperature raises to 1000°C. The strength of concrete as compared to original strength reduces to
A)
10%
B)
15%
C)
20%
D)
25%

Correct Answer :   20%

109 .
The skirting/dado in a bath roof should be upto
A)
200 cm
B)
ceiling
C)
level of the tap
D)
15 cm above floor level

Correct Answer :   200 cm

110 .
The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of
A)
black cotton soil
B)
hard rocks
C)
loose fine sandy soil
D)
dry coarse sandy soil

Correct Answer :   hard rocks

111 .
Which one of the following piles has a cast iron shoe even after removal of the hollow cylindrical steel casing
A)
vibro pile
B)
simplex pile
C)
Franki pile
D)
Both (A) and (B)

Correct Answer :   Both (A) and (B)

112 .
In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is
A)
raft footing
B)
mat footing
C)
column footing
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

Explanation :

* raft footing
* mat footing
* column footing
* grillage footing

113 .
Which one of the following activities is not correct as applicable to brick corbels
A)
the discontinuous corbels are used to carry heavy concentrated loads
B)
the maximum projection of the corbel should not be more than the thickness of the wall
C)
stretcher bond is generally used for the construction of brick corbel
D)
the maximum projection of each corbel course should be limited to a quarter brick at a time

Correct Answer :   stretcher bond is generally used for the construction of brick corbel

114 .
While designing a stair, the product of rise and going is approximately kept equal to
A)
350
B)
420
C)
450
D)
500

Correct Answer :   420

115 .
For constructing a terrazo floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :
A)
a 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on the base course and the surface is made smooth by trowelling
B)
a base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring
C)
glass strips are driven into the layer according to the pattern required
D)
after final grinding is over, oxalic acid mixed with water is spread over and rubbed hard with soft material

Correct Answer :   a 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on the base course and the surface is made smooth by trowelling

116 .
The window which projects outside a room of a building for admitting more light and air, is known
A)
dormer window
B)
lantern window
C)
bay window
D)
casement window

Correct Answer :   bay window

117 .
The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to
A)
dead loads
B)
live loads
C)
wind loads
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

Explanation :

* dead loads
* live loads
* wind loads
* earthquakes

118 .
If height of the first storey of a building is 3.2 m and riser is 13 cm, the number of treads required, is
A)
25
B)
24
C)
18
D)
12

Correct Answer :   24

119 .
Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of
A)
sandy soil
B)
clay soils
C)
rocky soils
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

120 .
The entrained concrete is used in lining walls and roofs for making
A)
heat insulated
B)
sound insulated
C)
Both (A) and (B)
D)
Neither (A) nor (B)

Correct Answer :   Both (A) and (B)

121 .
Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls
A)
to add architectural beauty
B)
to ventilate the stone masonry
C)
to drain off the water from the filling
D)
to reduce the weight of the earth retained

Correct Answer :   to drain off the water from the filling

122 .
The black cotton soil________
A)
swells excessively when wet
B)
shrinks excessively when dry
C)
undergoes volumetric changes
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

Explanation :

* swells excessively when wet
* shrinks excessively when dry
* undergoes volumetric changes
* has a tendency of swelling and shrinking due to clay particles

123 .
For effective drainage, the finished surface of flat roof should have a minimum slope of
A)
1 in 20
B)
1 in 5
C)
1 in 10
D)
1 to 50

Correct Answer :   1 in 20

124 .
The type of pointing in which upper side of mortar joints is kept about 12 mm inside the face of the masonry and bottom is kept flushed with face of wall, is
A)
truck pointing
B)
struck pointing
C)
grooved pointing
D)
recessed pointing

Correct Answer :   struck pointing

125 .
The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is
A)
H-pile
B)
screw pile
C)
disc pile
D)
pipe pile

Correct Answer :   screw pile

126 .
The pile which is provided with a bulb filled with concrete at its lower end, is known as
A)
Franki pile
B)
Simplex pile
C)
Mac-Arthur pile
D)
Raymond pile

Correct Answer :   Mac-Arthur pile

127 .
The window which is provided on a sloping roof of a building, is called
A)
dormer window
B)
rash window
C)
lantern window
D)
louvered window

Correct Answer :   dormer window

128 .
Exposed portions of vertical surface at right angles to the door or window frame, are known as
A)
jambs
B)
lintels
C)
soffits
D)
reveals

Correct Answer :   reveals

129 .
If the depth of an excavation is 20 metres, number of single stage well points to be installed at various levels, is
A)
2
B)
3
C)
4
D)
5

Correct Answer :   3

130 .
The minimum distance between the centres of bulb of diameter du, of a multi under reamed piles, is
A)
1.25 du
B)
1.5 du
C)
1.75 du
D)
2 du

Correct Answer :   1.5 du

131 .
The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is
A)
buttress
B)
breast wall
C)
parapet wall
D)
retaining wall

Correct Answer :   buttress

132 .
In case of multi-storeyed buildings, the forms to be removed first are
A)
column forms
B)
bottom of beams and girders
C)
sides of beams and girders
D)
All of the above at the same time.

Correct Answer :   sides of beams and girders

133 .
The maximum permissible deflection of a timber beam supporting a roof, is
A)
∠/100
B)
∠/150
C)
∠/260
D)
∠/360

Correct Answer :   ∠/360

134 .
The method of moving each brick through a small horizontal distance before it is finally laid in any brick wall and pressing it by means of brick hammer, is known as
A)
placing
B)
grouting
C)
laying
D)
trowelling

Correct Answer :   laying

135 .
In the method of tube boring of soil investigation, the following is essential :
A)
a tube of about 2 metres length and 20 cm diameter with a cutting edge
B)
a flap valve at the bottom of tube is provided to extract the soil sample
C)
the tube is raised and lowered by 4 thick rope moving over a pulley suspended on a tripod stand
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

Explanation :

* a tube of about 2 metres length and 20 cm diameter with a cutting edge
* a flap valve at the bottom of tube is provided to extract the soil sample
* the tube is raised and lowered by 4 thick rope moving over a pulley suspended on a tripod stand
* the tube is dropped to fall under gravity in side a metalic casing pipe which is driven as the depth of excavation proceeds.

136 .
For providing a raft foundation, the following activities are involved
 
1. ramming the foundation bed
2. excavation of the soil upto required depth
3. laying the reinforcement over the foundation bed
4. curing the cement concrete placed over reinforcement
5. pouring the cement concrete over the reinforcement.

The correct sequence is :
A)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B)
2, 1, 3, 5, 4
C)
3, 2, 5, 1, 4
D)
5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Correct Answer :   2, 1, 3, 5, 4

137 .
Vertical construction joints are provided where the shearing forces are minimum in the case of
A)
slabs
B)
beams
C)
girders
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

138 .
For each storey of a building, the depth of exploration should be
A)
4 metres
B)
3 metres
C)
2 metres
D)
1 metre

Correct Answer :   3 metres

139 .
The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called______
A)
winders
B)
round steps
C)
radial steps
D)
circular steps

Correct Answer :   winders

140 .
To obtain good bonding in brick masonry________
A)
first class bricks are used
B)
bats are used where necessary
C)
vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

141 .
The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is
A)
slate
B)
chalk
C)
granite
D)
sand stone

Correct Answer :   granite

142 .
The vertical member running through middle of a shutter frame, is
A)
post
B)
style
C)
reveal
D)
mullion

Correct Answer :   mullion

143 .
Pile foundations are suitable for
A)
soft rocks
B)
water logged soils
C)
compact soils
D)
multistoreyed buildings

Correct Answer :   water logged soils

144 .
During percussion drilling
A)
caving or mixing of strata are caused in soft soils or cohesionless soils
B)
the soil to a considerable depth below the bottom of the hole gets disturbed
C)
ground water observations are hindered due to entry of the slurry in the soil below the bottom of the hole
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

145 .
The bearing capacity of granite is generally
A)
30 to 35 kg/cm²
B)
40 to 45 kg/cm²
C)
5 to 10 kg/cm²
D)
15 to 20 kg/cm²

Correct Answer :   30 to 35 kg/cm²

146 .
For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar, is
A)
1:4
B)
1:3
C)
1:2
D)
1:1

Correct Answer :   1:2

147 .
The formWork including the props can be removed from beams, only after
A)
3 days
B)
7 days
C)
14 days
D)
21 days

Correct Answer :   14 days

148 .
The type of bond in a brick masonry containing alternate courses of stretchers and headers, is called
A)
Header bond
B)
English bond
C)
Flemish bond
D)
Stretcher bond

Correct Answer :   English bond

149 .
The inner section of a cavity wall, is generally known as____
A)
pillar
B)
butress
C)
pillaster
D)
leaf wall

Correct Answer :   leaf wall

150 .
In verandah floors outward slope is
A)
1 in 70
B)
1 in 60
C)
1 in 50
D)
1 in 40

Correct Answer :   1 in 60

151 .
In English garden wall bond
A)
queen closer in provided in each heading course
B)
one course of headers to three or five course of stretchers
C)
the middle course of stretchers is started with a header to give proper vertical joints
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

152 .
A projecting piece usually provided to support a truss, is
A)
frieze
B)
coping
C)
lintal
D)
cornice

Correct Answer :   frieze

153 .
A wall constructed with stones to protect slopes of cuttings in natural ground from the action of weathering agents, is called
A)
buttress
B)
parapet wall
C)
breast wall
D)
retaining wall

Correct Answer :   breast wall

154 .
The ceiling height of a building is
A)
between ceiling and floor level
B)
upto roof above ground level
C)
between ceiling and ground level
D)
upto ceiling from the ground level

Correct Answer :   between ceiling and floor level

155 .
An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known
A)
axed arch
B)
ashlar arch
C)
rubble arch
D)
gauged arch

Correct Answer :   ashlar arch

156 .
Cavity wall is generally provided for
A)
sound insulation
B)
heat insulation
C)
prevention of dampness
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

157 .
A floor constructed with the 4 to 6 mm marble chips, is known
A)
chip floor
B)
terrazo floor
C)
marble floor
D)
reinforced marble floor

Correct Answer :   terrazo floor

158 .
The line of intersection of the surfaces of a sloping roof forming an external angle exceeding 180°, is
A)
hip
B)
ridge
C)
valley
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   hip

159 .
A solid core of rock is formed in side the cylinder in the case of
A)
wash boring
B)
auger boring
C)
diamond drilling
D)
percussion drilling

Correct Answer :   diamond drilling

160 .
Dampness causes _______
A)
efflorescence
B)
bleaching of paints
C)
growth of termites
D)
crumbling of plaster

Correct Answer :   growth of termites

161 .
The foundation which consists of a thick reinforced cement slab covering whole area to support heavy concentrated structural loads, is known as
A)
raft footing
B)
strap footing
C)
combined footing
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   raft footing

162 .
Bearing capacity of soils cannot be improved by________
A)
driving sand piles
B)
watering surface of soil
C)
draining sub-soil water
D)
ramming crushed stone in soil

Correct Answer :   watering surface of soil

163 .
Nogging of a common wooden partition is
A)
vertical wooden member
B)
upper horizontal wooden member
C)
lower horizontal wooden member
D)
intermediate horizontal wooden member

Correct Answer :   intermediate horizontal wooden member

164 .
Ornamental moulded course placed on the top of a wall, is
A)
lintal
B)
frieze
C)
coping
D)
cornice

Correct Answer :   cornice

165 .
The size of a floor tile commonly used, is
A)
15 cm x 15 cm x 1.8 cm
B)
20 cm x 20 cm x 2 cm
C)
22.5 x 22.5 cm x 2.2 cm
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

166 .
In flat roof of reinforced cement concrete, the recommended angle of slope, is
A)
zero
B)
a few degrees
C)
10°
D)
200°

Correct Answer :   a few degrees

167 .
Safe bearing capacity of black cotton soil varies from
A)
10 to 12 t/m²
B)
8 to 10 t/m²
C)
5 to 7.5 t/m²
D)
2 to 3 t/m²

Correct Answer :   5 to 7.5 t/m²

168 .
The single stage well point system of dewatering an excavation can be used if the depth of excavation does not exceed
A)
5 m
B)
10 m
C)
15 m
D)
20 m

Correct Answer :   5 m

169 .
For a rectangular foundation of width b, eccentricity of load should not exceed
A)
b/6
B)
b/5
C)
b/4
D)
b/3

Correct Answer :   b/6

170 .
To support a heavy structure in sandy soil, the type of foundation generally used, is
A)
raft footing
B)
strap footing
C)
combined footing
D)
pier footing

Correct Answer :   pier footing

171 .
A floor constructed with 3 mm marble chips, is known
A)
chips floor
B)
terrazo floor
C)
mosaic floor
D)
marble floor

Correct Answer :   terrazo floor

172 .
The triangular portion between any two adjacent arches and the tangent to their crowns, is
A)
rise
B)
haunch
C)
spandril
D)
soffit

Correct Answer :   spandril

173 .
The depth of excavation of foundations, is generally measured with a
A)
bonning rod
B)
steel tape
C)
ranging rod
D)
levelling staff

Correct Answer :   bonning rod

174 .
Crown is located at _______
A)
skew-back of the arch
B)
highest point on the intrados of the arch
C)
highest point on the extrados of the arch
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   highest point on the extrados of the arch

175 .
The nominal thickness of an expansion joint in brick walls, is kept more than
A)
5 mm
B)
10 mm
C)
15 mm
D)
20 mm

Correct Answer :   20 mm

176 .
The nominal thickness of one brick wall in mm, is
A)
90 mm
B)
150 mm
C)
190 mm
D)
200 mm

Correct Answer :   200 mm

177 .
The piece of a brick cut with its one corner equivalent to half the length and half the width of a full brick, is known as
A)
queen closer
B)
king closer
C)
bevelled closer
D)
half king closer

Correct Answer :   king closer

178 .
The brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face of a wall, is known as
A)
header
B)
closer
C)
stretcher
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   header

179 .
A wooden block hinged on post outside a door, is known
A)
stop
B)
horn
C)
cleat
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   cleat

180 .
The width of the hollow space between two walls of a cavity wall should not exceed
A)
15 cm
B)
10 cm
C)
7.5 cm
D)
5 cm

Correct Answer :   10 cm

181 .
The position of a brick when laid on its side 9 cm x 9 cm with its frog in the vertical plane, is called
A)
brick on end
B)
brick on bed
C)
brick on edge
D)
brick held vertically

Correct Answer :   brick on end

182 .
The depth of the ground water table may be ascertained by
A)
standing on the well in the vicinity
B)
looking through the well in the vicinity
C)
measuring the depth of water in the well
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   measuring the depth of water in the well

183 .
The floor is rubbed with oxalic acid, for making its surface
A)
durable
B)
glossy
C)
uniform
D)
free from voids

Correct Answer :   glossy

184 .
The pile which supports the load partly by friction and partly by resting on hard stratum, is called
A)
bearing pile
B)
rough pile
C)
friction pile
D)
friction bearing pile

Correct Answer :   friction bearing pile

185 .
In horizontal D.P.C, thickness of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is
A)
4 cm
B)
6 cm
C)
8 cm
D)
10 cm

Correct Answer :   4 cm

186 .
Which one of the following factors is considered for the orientation of buildings :
A)
the direction of the prevailing winds in the area
B)
the extent up to which the sunrays penetrate with the verandah
C)
the exposure of the walls and roof of the buildings to the rays of sun
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

187 .
Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings :
A)
marble
B)
slate
C)
granite
D)
sand stone

Correct Answer :   marble

188 .
The service area in a building means the area occupied by
A)
stairs
B)
toilets
C)
light and shafts
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

189 .
Dutch bond is a modification of________
A)
header bond
B)
English bond
C)
stretcher bond
D)
single Flemish bond

Correct Answer :   English bond

190 .
The 19 cm x 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as
A)
side
B)
front
C)
stretcher
D)
header

Correct Answer :   stretcher

191 .
For the construction of flyovers in sandy soils, the type of foundation provided, is
A)
pier footing
B)
raft footing
C)
strap footing
D)
combined footing

Correct Answer :   pier footing

192 .
The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called
A)
echo
B)
interference
C)
reverberation
D)
intensity of sound

Correct Answer :   reverberation

193 .
The Auger borings are not common
A)
in soft soils
B)
in cohesive soils
C)
Both (A) and (B)
D)
in soils that require lateral support

Correct Answer :   in soils that require lateral support

194 .
The X-ray rooms are plastered with
A)
Keen's cement
B)
Barium plaster
C)
Plaster of Paris
D)
Martin's cement

Correct Answer :   Barium plaster

195 .
The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to
A)
10 mm
B)
20 mm
C)
30 mm
D)
40 mm

Correct Answer :   40 mm

196 .
The lower half portion between crown and skew back of the arch, is called
A)
haunch
B)
soffit
C)
spandril
D)
springing

Correct Answer :   haunch

197 .
If a is the offset of concrete bed in cms, and d is the depth of concrete bed in cms, then
A)
0.557 a
B)
d = 0.775 a
C)
d = 0.445 a
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   d = 0.775 a

198 .
Which of the following metal sheets is most effective in preventing dampness?
A)
lead sheets
B)
Copper sheets
C)
aluminium sheets
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

199 .
The form work from the underside of slabs, can be removed only after
A)
1 day
B)
4 days
C)
7 days
D)
14 days

Correct Answer :   7 days

200 .
Arches in the form of masonry arcs struck from more than four centres, are called
A)
ogee arches
B)
gothic arches
C)
two curved arches
D)
drop gothic arches

Correct Answer :   ogee arches

201 .
The line of intersection of two surfaces of a sloping roof forming an internal angle less than 180°, is known as
A)
hip
B)
valley
C)
ridge
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   valley

202 .
The process of working a flat for the finishing coat, is known
A)
floating
B)
knetting
C)
blistering
D)
dubbing out

Correct Answer :   floating

203 .
The compaction of concrete in the drilled pile hole is done by compressed air in the case of
A)
vibro pile
B)
Franki pile
C)
simplex pile
D)
pressure pile

Correct Answer :   pressure pile

204 .
The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is
A)
ashlar facing masonry
B)
chamfered ashlar masonry
C)
coursed ashlar masonry
D)
random coursed ashlar masonry

Correct Answer :   coursed ashlar masonry

205 .
The type of bond in which every course contains both headers and stretchers, is called
A)
Mixed bond
B)
Flemish bond
C)
Russian band
D)
English bond

Correct Answer :   Flemish bond

206 .
The least bearing capacity of soil is that of
A)
soft rock
B)
moist clay
C)
laminated
D)
coarse sandy soil

Correct Answer :   moist clay

207 .
The type of arch used for high class buildings where appearance is of prime importance, is known as
A)
ashlar arch
B)
rubble arch
C)
axed brick arch
D)
gauged brick arch

Correct Answer :   ashlar arch

208 .
The opening provided in sloping roof with its top parallel to the roof surface, is called
A)
dormer window
B)
lantern window
C)
louvered window
D)
sky light window

Correct Answer :   sky light window

209 .
Pile foundation is generally provided if soil is ______
A)
made up
B)
compressible
C)
water logged
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

210 .
The minimum strength of the mortar used in load bearing brick masonry, is
A)
200 N/cm²
B)
150 N/cm²
C)
100 N/cm²
D)
50 N/cm²

Correct Answer :   100 N/cm²

211 .
The angle between skew back of a flat arch and the horizontal, is kept approximately equal to
A)
30°
B)
60°
C)
90°
D)
120°

Correct Answer :   60°

212 .
For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil,
A)
lean concrete bed is provided
B)
thick concrete bed is provided
C)
reinforced concrete bed is provided
D)
Both (A) and (C)

Correct Answer :   Both (A) and (C)

213 .
In clay soil
A)
swelling and shrinkage characteristics prevail
B)
differential settlement is generally prevalent
C)
consolidation continues even after several years of construction.
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

214 .
In ordinary residential and public buildings, the damp proof course is generally provided at
A)
plinth level
B)
ground level
C)
water table level
D)
midway ground level and watertable level.

Correct Answer :   plinth level

215 .
Depth of lean concrete bed placedat the bottom of a wall footing, is kept
A)
10 cm
B)
15 cm
C)
equal to its projection beyond wall base
D)
less than its projection beyond wall base

Correct Answer :   equal to its projection beyond wall base