| 1. | Stones are obtained from rocks that are made up of: |
| A. | Ores |
| B. | Minerals |
| C. | Chemical compounds |
| D. | Crystals |
| Answer» B. Minerals | |
| 2. | Which one of the following is not a classification of stones? |
| A. | Physical Classification |
| B. | Mineralogical Classification |
| C. | Chemical Classification |
| D. | Practical Classification |
| Answer» B. Mineralogical Classification | |
| 3. | The hot molten material occurring naturally below the surface of the Earth is called: |
| A. | Lava |
| B. | Slag |
| C. | Magma |
| D. | Tuff |
| Answer» C. Magma | |
| 4. | At what depth and rate is a hypabyssal rock formed? |
| A. | Slow cooling of magma at considerable depth |
| B. | Quick cooling of magma at a shallow depth |
| C. | Rapid cooling of magma at Earth’s surface |
| D. | Rapid cooling of magma at a shallow depth |
| Answer» B. Quick cooling of magma at a shallow depth | |
| 5. | What is a sedimentary deposit? |
| A. | Weathered product remains at site |
| B. | Weathered product carried away in solution |
| C. | Weathered product gets carried away agents |
| D. | Insoluble weathered product is carried away in suspension |
| Answer» D. Insoluble weathered product is carried away in suspension | |
| 6. | Which of the following is not a metamorphic change? |
| A. | Calcite to schist |
| B. | Limestone to marble |
| C. | Shale to slate |
| D. | Granite to gneisses |
| Answer» A. Calcite to schist | |
| 7. | Which of the following rocks are hard and durable? |
| A. | Argillaceous rocks |
| B. | Siliceous rocks |
| C. | Calcareous rocks |
| D. | Carbonaceous rocks |
| Answer» B. Siliceous rocks | |
| 8. | Foliated structure is very common in case of: |
| A. | Sedimentary rocks |
| B. | Plutonic rocks |
| C. | Igneous rocks |
| D. | Metamorphic rocks |
| Answer» D. Metamorphic rocks | |
| 9. | Granite is a type of: |
| A. | Plutonic rock |
| B. | Metamorphic rock |
| C. | Hypabyssal rock |
| D. | Volcanic rock |
| Answer» A. Plutonic rock | |
| 10. | Which of the following is a good fire-resistant stone? |
| A. | Clay |
| B. | Granite |
| C. | Quartz |
| D. | Limestone |
| Answer» A. Clay | |
| 11. | What is sand composed of? |
| A. | Silica |
| B. | Silicon |
| C. | Silicon oxide |
| D. | Quartz |
| Answer» A. Silica | |
| 12. | 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» C. Pit sand | |
| 13. | Which IS code gives the grading of sand? |
| A. | IS 456 |
| B. | IS 383 |
| C. | IS 2368 |
| D. | IS 1542 |
| Answer» B. IS 383 | |
| 14. | What type of grains constitutes river sand? |
| A. | Angular |
| B. | Flaky |
| C. | Irregular |
| D. | Rounded |
| Answer» D. Rounded | |
| 15. | How many classifications are there for sand based on the grain size distribution? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» A. 3 | |
| 16. | Fine sand is generally used for which of the following works? |
| A. | Masonry |
| B. | Concrete structures |
| C. | Plastering |
| D. | Grinding and polishing |
| Answer» C. Plastering | |
| 17. | How is M-sand produced? |
| A. | Crushing bricks |
| B. | Quarrying |
| C. | Reusing the debris of demolished building |
| D. | Crushing granite stones |
| Answer» D. Crushing granite stones | |
| 18. | By which of the following ways is lime obtained? |
| A. | Naturally |
| B. | Quarrying |
| C. | Burning limestone |
| D. | Crushing limestone |
| Answer» C. Burning limestone | |
| 19. | Which of the following pairs is matched properly? |
| A. | Class A – Concrete work |
| B. | Class B – Mortar |
| C. | Class C – Masonry work |
| D. | Class D – White washing |
| Answer» B. Class B – Mortar | |
| 20. | Which of the following is a property of Fat Lime? |
| A. | Shakes very slowly |
| B. | Contains clay |
| C. | High degree of plasticity |
| D. | Poor binding property |
| Answer» C. High degree of plasticity | |
| 21. | Lime obtained from calcination of Pure Limestone is called: |
| A. | Quick Lime |
| B. | Pure Lime |
| C. | Lean Lime |
| D. | Rich Lime |
| Answer» A. Quick Lime | |
| 22. | Which of the following slakes after few minutes? |
| A. | Moderately Hydraulic Lime |
| B. | Eminently Hydraulic Lime |
| C. | Perfectly Hydraulic Lime |
| D. | Feebly Hydraulic Lime |
| Answer» D. Feebly Hydraulic Lime | |
| 23. | Which of the following types of Lime does not exist? |
| A. | Dolomitic Lime |
| B. | Roman Lime |
| C. | Semi-Hydraulic Lime |
| D. | Selentic Lime |
| Answer» B. Roman Lime | |
| 24. | Why is natural cement used very limitedly? |
| A. | Brown in Colour |
| B. | Standard consistency is not met with |
| C. | Sets too quickly |
| D. | Particle size is too fine |
| Answer» C. Sets too quickly | |
| 25. | Who invented Portland cement and in which year? |
| A. | William Aspdin, 1824 |
| B. | William Aspdin, 1840s |
| C. | Joseph Aspdin, 1840s |
| D. | Joseph Aspdin, 1824 |
| Answer» B. William Aspdin, 1840s | |
| 26. | What is the average particle size of cement? |
| A. | 15 microns |
| B. | 45 microns |
| C. | 75 microns |
| D. | 100 microns |
| Answer» A. 15 microns | |
| 27. | What is the meaning of soundness of cement? |
| A. | Ability to flow when mixed |
| B. | Ability to make ringing noise when struck |
| C. | Ability to form strong and sound structure |
| D. | Ability to retain volume after setting. |
| Answer» D. Ability to retain volume after setting. | |
| 28. | Time elapsed from the instance of adding water until paste ceases to behave as fluid is called: |
| A. | Initial setting time |
| B. | Final setting time |
| C. | Intermediate setting time |
| D. | Absolute setting time |
| Answer» A. Initial setting time | |
| 29. | Which of the below mentioned is not a result of field test performed on cement? |
| A. | There should not be any lumps |
| B. | It should feel cold when you put your hand in bag of cement |
| C. | The colour should be blackish grey |
| D. | It should not be gritty when rubbed with finger |
| Answer» C. The colour should be blackish grey | |
| 30. | Which equipment is used to test the setting time of cement? |
| A. | Core cutter |
| B. | Vibrator |
| C. | Universal testing machine (UTM) |
| D. | Vicat apparatus |
| Answer» D. Vicat apparatus | |
| 31. | What is the initial setting time of cement? |
| A. | 1 hour |
| B. | 30 minutes |
| C. | 15 minutes |
| D. | 30 hours |
| Answer» B. 30 minutes | |
| 32. | Use of coarser cement particles leads to: |
| A. | Low durability |
| B. | Higher strength |
| C. | Low consistency |
| D. | Higher soundness |
| Answer» A. Low durability | |
| 33. | Green cement is: |
| A. | Green coloured cement |
| B. | Cement mixed with plant products |
| C. | Cement mixed with recycled materials |
| D. | Cement mixed with green algae |
| Answer» C. Cement mixed with recycled materials | |
| 34. | What is the depth the needle in Vicat apparatus should penetrate into the cement paste in consistency test? |
| A. | 33-35 cm from bottom of the mould |
| B. | 33-35 mm from top of the mould |
| C. | 33-35 cm from top of the mould |
| D. | 33-35 mm from bottom of the mould |
| Answer» B. 33-35 mm from top of the mould | |
| 35. | What is the most dominant constituent of cement? |
| A. | Silica |
| B. | Lime |
| C. | Magnesia |
| D. | Alumina |
| Answer» B. Lime | |
| 36. | Deficiency of lime in cement leads to: |
| A. | Unsound cement |
| B. | Disintegration of cement |
| C. | Quick setting of cement |
| D. | Exp |
| Answer» C. Quick setting of cement | |
| 37. | What effect does calcium sulphate have on cement? |
| A. | Retards setting action |
| B. | Acts as flux |
| C. | Imparts colour |
| D. | Reduces strength |
| Answer» A. Retards setting action | |
| 38. | Which of the following adds a quick-setting property to cement? |
| A. | Magnesium oxide |
| B. | Silicon dioxide |
| C. | Iron oxide |
| D. | Aluminium oxide |
| Answer» D. Aluminium oxide | |
| 39. | Which of the following imparts greenish grey colour to cement? |
| A. | Calcium silicate |
| B. | Calcium aluminate |
| C. | Calcium aluminate ferrite |
| D. | Calcium carbonate |
| Answer» C. Calcium aluminate ferrite | |
| 40. | Excess of Alkali in cement results in: |
| A. | Dry cement paste |
| B. | Efflorescence |
| C. | Less plasticity |
| D. | Unsound cement |
| Answer» B. Efflorescence | |
| 41. | What function does iron oxide perform in cement? |
| A. | Increases strength |
| B. | Makes cement sound |
| C. | Increases setting time |
| D. | Acts as flux |
| Answer» D. Acts as flux | |
| 42. | What is the abbreviation of PPC? |
| A. | Perfect Portland Cement |
| B. | Portland Produced Cement |
| C. | Portland Pozzolana Cement |
| D. | Productive Portland Cement |
| Answer» C. Portland Pozzolana Cement | |
| 43. | Which of the following is not an advantage of rapid hardening cement? |
| A. | Faster construction |
| B. | Short curing period |
| C. | Light in weight |
| D. | Higher final setting time |
| Answer» D. Higher final setting time | |
| 44. | How many types of cement are there based on the ability to set in presence of water? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» A. 2 | |
| 45. | What property does air-entraining cement provide? |
| A. | Workability |
| B. | Soundness |
| C. | Fineness |
| D. | Strength |
| Answer» A. Workability | |
| 46. | How many constituents are there in the brick earth? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» A. 5 | |
| 47. | Which one of the below is the most important ingredient in the brick earth? |
| A. | Alumina |
| B. | Lime |
| C. | Silica |
| D. | Magnesia |
| Answer» C. Silica | |
| 48. | In what form should lime be present in the brick earth? |
| A. | Paste |
| B. | Lump |
| C. | Clinker |
| D. | Powder |
| Answer» D. Powder | |
| 49. | Excess of oxides of iron makes the brick: |
| A. | Red in colour |
| B. | Black in colour |
| C. | Dark blue in colour |
| D. | Yellow in colour |
| Answer» C. Dark blue in colour | |
| 50. | What happens to raw bricks if an excess of alumina is present? |
| A. | Becomes hard |
| B. | Becomes brittle |
| C. | Decay |
| D. | Shrinkage |
| Answer» D. Shrinkage | |
| 51. | What is the harmful effect of presents of alkali in brick earth on bricks? |
| A. | Discolourises bricks |
| B. | Efflorescence |
| C. | Porous bricks |
| D. | Flaking |
| Answer» B. Efflorescence | |
| 52. | Why do bricks become brittle when excess silica is present? |
| A. | Pores are created |
| B. | Flaking occurs |
| C. | Thermal stability is lost |
| D. | Cohesion is lost |
| Answer» D. Cohesion is lost | |
| 53. | Which of the following leads to the formation of small pores in brick? |
| A. | Iron pyrites |
| B. | Pebbles |
| C. | Organic matter |
| D. | Alkalis |
| Answer» C. Organic matter | |
| 54. | The presence of which of the below renders clay totally unsuitable for brick manufacture? |
| A. | Kallar |
| B. | Kankar |
| C. | Hay |
| D. | Lime |
| Answer» A. Kallar | |
| 55. | Unburnt bricks are also called: |
| A. | Dry bricks |
| B. | Clayey bricks |
| C. | Kucha bricks |
| D. | Clamp bricks |
| Answer» C. Kucha bricks | |
| 56. | Burnt bricks can be further classified into how many types? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 4 | |
| 57. | First class bricks are used for: |
| A. | Brick ballast in R.C.C |
| B. | Boundary walls |
| C. | Low height walls |
| D. | Pavements |
| Answer» D. Pavements | |
| 58. | The minimum crushing strength of third class brick is: |
| A. | 3.5 N/mm2 |
| B. | 7 N/mm2 |
| C. | 10 N/mm2 |
| D. | 20 N/mm2 |
| Answer» A. 3.5 N/mm2 | |
| 59. | Which of the following is not a feature of second class bricks? |
| A. | Have small irregularities |
| B. | Water absorption is between 20-25% |
| C. | Rectangular in shape |
| D. | Free from cracks |
| Answer» B. Water absorption is between 20-25% | |
| 60. | Trees are generally classified, based on the mode of growth into: |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» A. 2 | |
| 61. | What is the life time of a moderately durable timber? |
| A. | 10-20 years |
| B. | 1-5 years |
| C. | 10-15 years |
| D. | 5-10 years |
| Answer» D. 5-10 years | |
| 62. | Which of the following is an example of soft wood? |
| A. | Sal |
| B. | Oak |
| C. | Deodar |
| D. | Mahogany |
| Answer» C. Deodar | |
| 63. | Which IS Code gives a classification of commercial timbers and their zonal distribution? |
| A. | IS 620 |
| B. | IS 399 |
| C. | IS 401 |
| D. | IS 190 |
| Answer» B. IS 399 | |
| 64. | Hard wood is strong in tension and weak in compression. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 65. | Exogenous trees are further divided into: |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 2 | |
| 66. | Which of the below is a property of soft wood? |
| A. | Medullary rays are less distinct |
| B. | Annual rings are less distinct |
| C. | Dark in colour |
| D. | Close grained structure |
| Answer» A. Medullary rays are less distinct | |
| 67. | Fine Aggregates should pass through which IS sieve? |
| A. | 2.35mm |
| B. | 45µ |
| C. | 4.75mm |
| D. | 75µ |
| Answer» C. 4.75mm | |
| 68. | How many types of fine aggregates are there based on source? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» A. 3 | |
| 69. | What is the fineness modulus value of a fine sand? |
| A. | <2.2 |
| B. | 2.2-2.6 |
| C. | <1 |
| D. | 1-2 |
| Answer» B. 2.2-2.6 | |
| 70. | M-Sand has ___________ type of particle shape. |
| A. | Flaky |
| B. | Round |
| C. | Angular |
| D. | Cubical |
| Answer» D. Cubical | |
| 71. | The specific gravity for sand is: |
| A. | 2.6 |
| B. | 2.65 |
| C. | 2.8 |
| D. | 2.75 |
| Answer» A. 2.6 | |
| 72. | Graded aggregate contains particles of size: |
| A. | Single grade |
| B. | 4.75mm |
| C. | Multi grade |
| D. | <80mm |
| Answer» C. Multi grade | |
| 73. | Flaky particles have: |
| A. | Small thickness |
| B. | Elongated sides |
| C. | Sharp edges |
| D. | Rounded edges |
| Answer» A. Small thickness | |
| 74. | Which size coarse aggregate is ideal for use in a concrete mix? |
| A. | Smaller |
| B. | 4.75-10mm |
| C. | Larger |
| D. | 10-20mm |
| Answer» C. Larger | |
| 75. | In crushing test on coarse aggregates, what size particle is taken as a sample? |
| A. | Passing 12.5mm IS sieve |
| B. | Retained on 10mm IS sieve |
| C. | Passing 10mm and retained on 4.75mm IS sieve |
| D. | Passing 12.5mm and retained on 10mm IS sieve |
| Answer» D. Passing 12.5mm and retained on 10mm IS sieve | |
| 76. | Gravel is a type of: |
| A. | Rounded aggregate |
| B. | Angular aggregate |
| C. | Flaky aggregate |
| D. | Irregular aggregate |
| Answer» D. Irregular aggregate | |
| 77. | A building can be mainly divided into how many components? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» B. 3 | |
| 78. | D.P.C (Damp Proof Course) is mainly laid on: |
| A. | Footing |
| B. | Floor |
| C. | Foundation |
| D. | Plinth |
| Answer» D. Plinth | |
| 79. | Floor in a building |
| A. | Separates levels |
| B. | Is laid below plinth |
| C. | Contains R.C.C. |
| D. | Has thickness of 10cm |
| Answer» A. Separates levels | |
| 80. | Which of the below is constructed above doors, windows? |
| A. | Joist |
| B. | Purlin |
| C. | Lintel |
| D. | Arch |
| Answer» C. Lintel | |
| 81. | What is the level below window called? |
| A. | Pane level |
| B. | Lintel level |
| C. | Sill level |
| D. | Plinth level |
| Answer» C. Sill level | |
| 82. | Wall is mainly of how many types? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 83. | ___________ wall is used to resist lateral forces like severe wind. |
| A. | Knee wall |
| B. | Cavity wall |
| C. | Infill wall |
| D. | Shear wall |
| Answer» D. Shear wall | |
| 84. | The outer projection on the tread of a stair is: |
| A. | Going |
| B. | Outcrop |
| C. | Bulge |
| D. | Nosing |
| Answer» D. Nosing | |
| 85. | Mortar comes from the Latin word: |
| A. | Mortare |
| B. | Mortarum |
| C. | Mortaer |
| D. | Mortarium |
| Answer» D. Mortarium | |
| 86. | The first used Mortar was: |
| A. | Lime mortar |
| B. | Mud mortar |
| C. | Cement mortar |
| D. | Organic mortar |
| Answer» B. Mud mortar | |
| 87. | Polymer Cement Mortar (PCM) is used primarily for: |
| A. | Repairing concrete structure |
| B. | Stone masonry |
| C. | Tile masonry |
| D. | Brick masonry |
| Answer» A. Repairing concrete structure | |
| 88. | The guidelines for preparation for mortar is given in: |
| A. | IS 4455 |
| B. | IS 2250-1981 |
| C. | IS 3350-1981 |
| D. | IS 5567 |
| Answer» B. IS 2250-1981 | |
| 89. | Which of the below is added to make mortar fire proof? |
| A. | Gypsum |
| B. | Asbestos cement |
| C. | Powdered glass |
| D. | Aluminous cement |
| Answer» D. Aluminous cement | |
| 90. | The setting speed of mortar can be increased using: |
| A. | Lime |
| B. | Sulphur |
| C. | Pozzolana |
| D. | Gypsum |
| Answer» A. Lime | |
| 91. | Which of the below mortar can settle under water? |
| A. | Hydrolytic |
| B. | Pozzolana |
| C. | Lime |
| D. | Flyash |
| Answer» B. Pozzolana | |
| 92. | Which stone is used for buildings situated in industrial towns? |
| A. | Marble slab |
| B. | Compact sandstone |
| C. | Gneiss |
| D. | Slate |
| Answer» B. Compact sandstone | |
| 93. | Rubble masonry is sub-divided into: |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 10 |
| Answer» C. 6 | |
| 94. | Which of the below joints is used for masonry in arches? |
| A. | Butt |
| B. | Table |
| C. | Rebated |
| D. | Dowel |
| Answer» C. Rebated | |
| 95. | Which ratio of cement mortar is used for stone masonry? |
| A. | 1:6 |
| B. | 1:3 |
| C. | 1:8 |
| D. | 1:4 |
| Answer» B. 1:3 | |
| 96. | Ashlar masonry uses: |
| A. | Dimension stones |
| B. | Polygonal stones |
| C. | Quarry dressed stones |
| D. | Square stones |
| Answer» A. Dimension stones | |
| 97. | __________ masonry occupies an intermediate position between rubble masonry and ashlar masonry. |
| A. | Rubble block in a course |
| B. | Ashlar rubble in course |
| C. | Ashlar block in a course |
| D. | Rubble ashlar in course |
| Answer» C. Ashlar block in a course | |
| 98. | Great skill and skilled labour are required for laying: |
| A. | Coursed rubble masonry |
| B. | Ashlar fine masonry |
| C. | Ashlar chamfered masonry |
| D. | Dry rubble masonry |
| Answer» D. Dry rubble masonry | |
| 99. | How many types of brick masonry are possible? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» A. 4 | |
| 100. | In which bond brick is laid with its length in the direction of a wall? |
| A. | Header |
| B. | Flemish |
| C. | Stretcher |
| D. | English |
| Answer» C. Stretcher | |
| 101. | Which of the below should be avoided in brick masonry? |
| A. | Horizontal joints |
| B. | Queen closer |
| C. | Brick bat |
| D. | Vertical joints |
| Answer» D. Vertical joints | |
| 102. | _________ bond is better in appearance than English bond. |
| A. | Flemish |
| B. | Double Flemish |
| C. | Single Flemish |
| D. | Poly Flemish |
| Answer» B. Double Flemish | |
| 103. | Flemish bond is expensive than English bond. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 104. | In Herringbone bond, bricks are placed at _________ angle from __________ line in both directions. |
| A. | 600, central |
| B. | 600, vertical |
| C. | 450, central |
| D. | 450, vertical |
| Answer» C. 450, central | |
| 105. | The portion of bricks cut across the width in half is called: |
| A. | Half split |
| B. | Half closer |
| C. | Half bed |
| D. | Half bat |
| Answer» D. Half bat | |
| 106. | What should be placed at the beginning of every header course in English bond to avoid vertical joint? |
| A. | Queen closer |
| B. | Half bat |
| C. | Three fourth bat |
| D. | Three fourth bat |
| Answer» A. Queen closer | |
| 107. | The bricks used for corners of walls of a structure are called: |
| A. | Spalls |
| B. | Quoins |
| C. | Hearting |
| D. | Side |
| Answer» B. Quoins | |
| 108. | Which bond comprises of one course of a header to three or five courses of stretchers? |
| A. | Dutch bond |
| B. | Zig-zag bond |
| C. | English garden-wall bond |
| D. | Facing bond |
| Answer» C. English garden-wall bond | |
| 109. | How many components are mainly used to prepare concrete? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 110. | Which of the below is the most common alternative to cement in concrete? |
| A. | Slag |
| B. | Fly ash |
| C. | Asphalt |
| D. | Lime |
| Answer» C. Asphalt | |
| 111. | What is the ideal water-cement ratio to be used while hand mixing? |
| A. | 0.4-0.5 |
| B. | 0.5-0.6 |
| C. | 0.6-1 |
| D. | 1.6-2 |
| Answer» B. 0.5-0.6 | |
| 112. | Retarders are used for: |
| A. | Construction of high rise building |
| B. | Repair works |
| C. | Cold weather conditions |
| D. | Grouting deep oil wells |
| Answer» D. Grouting deep oil wells | |
| 113. | _________ is added to make white concrete. |
| A. | Fly ash |
| B. | Metakaolin |
| C. | Rise husk |
| D. | Pigments |
| Answer» B. Metakaolin | |
| 114. | As water cement ratio increases, ________ also increases. |
| A. | Compressive strength |
| B. | Tensile strength |
| C. | Bleeding |
| D. | Workability |
| Answer» D. Workability | |
| 115. | Which of the below is an example of plasticizer? |
| A. | Hydroxylated carboxylic acid |
| B. | Fluoro-silicate |
| C. | Gypsum |
| D. | Surkhi |
| Answer» A. Hydroxylated carboxylic acid | |
| 116. | Which component of concrete gives it desired compressive strength? |
| A. | Water |
| B. | Cement |
| C. | Aggregates |
| D. | Admixture |
| Answer» C. Aggregates | |
| 117. | What is the ratio of the component in grade M20 concrete? |
| A. | 1:3:6 |
| B. | 1:1.5:3 |
| C. | 1:1:2 |
| D. | 1:2:4 |
| Answer» B. 1:1.5:3 | |
| 118. | The most common type of door is: |
| A. | Double leaf door |
| B. | Louvred door |
| C. | Single leaf door |
| D. | Battened door |
| Answer» C. Single leaf door | |
| 119. | A casement window hung horizontally is called: |
| A. | Hopper |
| B. | Awning |
| C. | Pivot |
| D. | Tr |
| Answer» B. Awning | |
| 120. | Light, a term used in windows, is: |
| A. | Area between outer parts of a window |
| B. | Glazed part of the window |
| C. | Area between inner parts of a window |
| D. | Opening of the window allowing light |
| Answer» A. Area between outer parts of a window | |
| 121. | If a door swings towards the person opening it, it is called: |
| A. | Left handed |
| B. | Reverse |
| C. | Normal |
| D. | Right handed |
| Answer» B. Reverse | |
| 122. | Which of the below material of window has life span of 50 years? |
| A. | PVC |
| B. | Steel |
| C. | UPVC |
| D. | Aluminum |
| Answer» C. UPVC | |
| 123. | ________ door swings both ways. |
| A. | Mead |
| B. | Dutch |
| C. | Garden |
| D. | French |
| Answer» A. Mead | |
| 124. | The difference between magnetic north and geographic north is: |
| A. | Dip |
| B. | Strike |
| C. | Declination |
| D. | Bearing |
| Answer» C. Declination | |
| 125. | In the triangulation method, the whole area is divided into: |
| A. | Scale triangles |
| B. | Triangles |
| C. | Obtuse triangles |
| D. | Well-conditioned triangles |
| Answer» D. Well-conditioned triangles | |
| 126. | A stone that marks boundary is called: |
| A. | Merestone |
| B. | Milestone |
| C. | Metestone |
| D. | Linestone |
| Answer» A. Merestone | |
| 127. | Which of the below is not a classification of surveying? |
| A. | Marine |
| B. | Basement |
| C. | Astronomical |
| D. | Land |
| Answer» B. Basement | |
| 128. | EDM stands for: |
| A. | Errorless Distance Measurement |
| B. | Electronic Direct Measurement |
| C. | Electronic Distance Measurement |
| D. | Errorless Direct Measurement |
| Answer» C. Electronic Distance Measurement | |
| 129. | Plane and geodetic surveying are classifications of surveying based on: |
| A. | Methodology |
| B. | Earth’s curvature |
| C. | Object of survey |
| D. | Instrument |
| Answer» B. Earth’s curvature | |
| 130. | _________ errors are small unavoidable fluctuation. |
| A. | Random |
| B. | Gross |
| C. | Systematic |
| D. | Mistake |
| Answer» A. Random | |
| 131. | Which of the below is not a means of linear surveying methods? |
| A. | Theodolite |
| B. | EDM |
| C. | Tape |
| D. | Chain |
| Answer» A. Theodolite | |
| 132. | An offset is a _________ distance of an object measured from the survey line. |
| A. | Lateral |
| B. | Horizontal |
| C. | Normal |
| D. | Inclined |
| Answer» A. Lateral | |
| 133. | Which of the below is not an instrument used to set right angles? |
| A. | Cross staff |
| B. | Site square |
| C. | Optical staff |
| D. | Prism square |
| Answer» C. Optical staff | |
| 134. | How many types of chains are used in chain surveying? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» B. 5 | |
| 135. | Gunter’s chain consists of _________ links. |
| A. | 500 |
| B. | 50 |
| C. | 1000 |
| D. | 100 |
| Answer» D. 100 | |
| 136. | The process of a location of intermediate points on a survey line is: |
| A. | Aligning |
| B. | Extending |
| C. | Ranging |
| D. | Offsetting |
| Answer» C. Ranging | |
| 137. | The biggest of the survey line is called: |
| A. | First line |
| B. | Base line |
| C. | Tie line |
| D. | Main survey line |
| Answer» B. Base line | |
| 138. | Chain surveying uses the principle of: |
| A. | Traversing |
| B. | Chaining |
| C. | Ranging |
| D. | Triangulation |
| Answer» D. Triangulation | |
| 139. | In how many ways can ranging be carried out? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» A. 2 | |
| 140. | The book in which chain measurements are entered is called: |
| A. | Field book |
| B. | Record book |
| C. | Study book |
| D. | Chain book |
| Answer» A. Field book | |
| 141. | How many types of cross staff are available? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 142. | Survey stations may be marked on the ground using a: |
| A. | Pole |
| B. | Rod |
| C. | Pointer |
| D. | Peg |
| Answer» D. Peg | |
| 143. | The direction of a line relative to a given meridian is called: |
| A. | Bearing |
| B. | Declination |
| C. | Angle |
| D. | Dip |
| Answer» A. Bearing | |
| 144. | How many types of a compass are used in surveying? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 145. | ___________ bearing is measured in the direction of survey. |
| A. | Primary |
| B. | First |
| C. | Fore |
| D. | Front |
| Answer» C. Fore | |
| 146. | In a reduced bearing system, bearing is measured from: |
| A. | Nearest one (North or South) |
| B. | South |
| C. | West |
| D. | North |
| Answer» A. Nearest one (North or South) | |
| 147. | Prismatic Compass is based on the reduced bearing system. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 148. | The bearing of line AB as shown below is represented in reduced bearing as: |
| A. | N150o |
| B. | E60oS |
| C. | S30o |
| D. | S30oE |
| Answer» D. S30oE | |
| 149. | How many meridians are used in surveying? |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 150. | ________ is a term used that prevents the needle from pointing to the magnetic North in a given locality. |
| A. | Local attraction |
| B. | Declination |
| C. | Deviation |
| D. | Local distraction |
| Answer» A. Local attraction | |
| 151. | ___________ line is the line drawn through points of the same declination. |
| A. | Polygonic |
| B. | Isogonic |
| C. | Syngonic |
| D. | Agonic |
| Answer» B. Isogonic | |
| 152. | Which of the below is not a temporary adjustment of the prismatic compass? |
| A. | Centring |
| B. | Levelling |
| C. | Focussing prism |
| D. | Adjusting sight vane |
| Answer» D. Adjusting sight vane | |
| 153. | How many types of variations in declination are there? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» A. 4 | |
| 154. | A levelling staff is used to establish: |
| A. | Horizontal line of sight |
| B. | Vertical line of sight |
| C. | Location of points |
| D. | Distance of points |
| Answer» A. Horizontal line of sight | |
| 155. | Dumpy level was originally designed by: |
| A. | Fennel |
| B. | Heerbrugg |
| C. | Stanley |
| D. | Gravatt |
| Answer» D. Gravatt | |
| 156. | Which of the below is used to make a line of sight horizontally in a level? |
| A. | Foot screws |
| B. | Levelling head |
| C. | Telescope |
| D. | Tangent screws |
| Answer» A. Foot screws | |
| 157. | A digital level reads a: |
| A. | Target staff |
| B. | Barcoded staff |
| C. | Digital staff |
| D. | Telescopic staff |
| Answer» B. Barcoded staff | |
| 158. | Which of the below cannot be used to measure vertical heights? |
| A. | Self level |
| B. | Aneroid barometer |
| C. | Transit |
| D. | Hypsometer |
| Answer» C. Transit | |
| 159. | How many types of self-reading staff are available? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 160. | Which of the below is not common in all levelling equipment? |
| A. | Telescope |
| B. | Level vials |
| C. | Level rods |
| D. | Tilting screws |
| Answer» D. Tilting screws | |
| 161. | Trigonometric levelling is also called: |
| A. | Indirect levelling |
| B. | Differential levelling |
| C. | Fly levelling |
| D. | Profile levelling |
| Answer» A. Indirect levelling | |
| 162. | In _________ levelling, the first and last point are at a far distance. |
| A. | Fly |
| B. | Differential |
| C. | Profile |
| D. | Reciprocal |
| Answer» B. Differential | |
| 163. | Stadia levelling is a modified form of: |
| A. | Fly levelling |
| B. | Differential levelling |
| C. | Simple levelling |
| D. | Trigonometric levelling |
| Answer» D. Trigonometric levelling | |
| 164. | Reciprocal levelling is used when, |
| A. | Flat terrain |
| B. | Obstacles are there |
| C. | BM not visible |
| D. | Highway construction |
| Answer» B. Obstacles are there | |
| 165. | In a hilly terrain, staff reading is more at: |
| A. | Lower point |
| B. | Higher point |
| C. | First point |
| D. | Last point |
| Answer» A. Lower point | |
| 166. | Which is the arithmetic check for the height of instrument method? |
| A. | ∑FS + ∑BS = First RL + Last RL@ |
| B. | ∑BS – ∑FS = Last RL – First RL@ |
| C. | ∑FS + ∑BS = Last RL + First RL@ |
| D. | ∑BS – ∑FS = First RL – Last RL@ |
| Answer» B. ∑BS – ∑FS = Last RL – First RL@ | |
| 167. | Which instrument is used in trigonometric levelling? |
| A. | Wye level |
| B. | Compass |
| C. | Theodolite |
| D. | Dumpy level |
| Answer» C. Theodolite | |
| 168. | In levelling, error due to earth’s curvature is to be corrected using: |
| A. | Cc=0.0673D2 |
| B. | Cc=0.0112D2 |
| C. | Cc=0.0136D2 |
| D. | Cc=0.0785D2 |
| Answer» D. Cc=0.0785D2 | |
| 169. | Contours can be found in a __________ map. |
| A. | Political |
| B. | Topographical |
| C. | Physical |
| D. | Thematic |
| Answer» B. Topographical | |
| 170. | Contour Maps are not mandatory in civil engineering projects like road works, dams, canals,etc. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 171. | How many methods of contouring are present? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 | |
| 172. | Indirect methods uses how many methods? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» A. 3 | |
| 173. | The commonly used squares in the method of a square is: |
| A. | 10m x 10m to 5m x 5m |
| B. | 10m x 10m to 15m x 15m |
| C. | 5m x 5m to 20m x 20m |
| D. | 5m x 5m to 10m x 15m |
| Answer» C. 5m x 5m to 20m x 20m | |
| 174. | Which of the below methods is used for interpolating contour points between 2 points? |
| A. | Arithmetic calculation |
| B. | Using measuring tapes |
| C. | Taking pictures of area |
| D. | Using a theodolite |
| Answer» A. Arithmetic calculation | |
| 175. | The contour interval is the same for all purposes. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 176. | The curves used for drawing lines between points in a contour line is: |
| A. | Radial curve |
| B. | French curve |
| C. | C-curve |
| D. | Inverted curve |
| Answer» B. French curve | |
| 177. | Which shaped lines indicate the presence of a ridge? |
| A. | V-shaped |
| B. | U-shaped |
| C. | L-shaped |
| D. | S-shaped |
| Answer» B. U-shaped | |
| 178. | The line which separates the catchment basin from the rest of the area is: |
| A. | Ridge line |
| B. | Dam line |
| C. | Catchment line |
| D. | Watershed line |
| Answer» D. Watershed line | |
| 179. | Which of the below is used up to a range of 100km? |
| A. | Infrared |
| B. | Microwave |
| C. | Visible range |
| D. | Ultra-violet |
| Answer» B. Microwave | |
| 180. | A total station is a combination of: |
| A. | EDM and Theodolite |
| B. | Compass and EDM |
| C. | Electronic Theodolite and EDM |
| D. | EDM and electronic Compass |
| Answer» C. Electronic Theodolite and EDM | |
| 181. | Which unit in total station processes data collected? |
| A. | Data collector |
| B. | EDM |
| C. | Storage system |
| D. | Microprocessor |
| Answer» D. Microprocessor | |
| 182. | Which is the latest development in a total station? |
| A. | High resolution |
| B. | High accuracy |
| C. | Robotic |
| D. | Automatic |
| Answer» C. Robotic | |
| 183. | Which of the below is not an application of total station? |
| A. | Crime scene investigation |
| B. | Furniture manufacture |
| C. | Mining |
| D. | Archaeology |
| Answer» B. Furniture manufacture | |
| 184. | What is the range of medium range EDM? |
| A. | <5kms |
| B. | 15-25kms |
| C. | 5-25kms |
| D. | >25kms |
| Answer» C. 5-25kms | |
| 185. | Each point entered in a total station is stored in: |
| A. | Hard discs |
| B. | Electronic books |
| C. | Data storage |
| D. | Chip |
| Answer» B. Electronic books | |
| 186. | Which of the below is a commercial element in highway construction? |
| A. | Traffic |
| B. | Installation technique |
| C. | Environmental aspects |
| D. | Material |
| Answer» C. Environmental aspects | |
| 187. | ___________ can provide a 3-5 dB reduction in tyre-pavement noise emissions. |
| A. | Asphalt |
| B. | Bituminous |
| C. | Rubberised asphalt |
| D. | Concrete |
| Answer» C. Rubberised asphalt | |
| 188. | In a building, to provide ultimate comfort to occupants ________ can be used. |
| A. | AC |
| B. | HVAC |
| C. | Ventilators |
| D. | HAC |
| Answer» B. HVAC | |
| 189. | Which IS codes gives details about elevators? |
| A. | IS 27752 |
| B. | IS 38665 |
| C. | IS 14665 |
| D. | IS 27855 |
| Answer» C. IS 14665 | |
| 190. | The slope of a ramp should not be more than: |
| A. | 1 in 35 |
| B. | 1 in 20 |
| C. | 1 in 15 |
| D. | 1 in 10 |
| Answer» C. 1 in 15 | |
| 191. | How many types of ventilation are there? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» A. 3 | |
| 192. | A fire detector cannot detect: |
| A. | Radiation |
| B. | Heat |
| C. | Light |
| D. | Smoke |
| Answer» C. Light | |
| 193. | When exposed to fire, concrete has very little strength left after: |
| A. | 500oC |
| B. | 300oC |
| C. | 200oC |
| D. | 600oC |
| Answer» D. 600oC | |
| 194. | Desiccants are chemicals that: |
| A. | Remove humidity |
| B. | Add humidity |
| C. | Add moisture |
| D. | Remove moisture |
| Answer» D. Remove moisture | |