Building Construction MCQs

Question 1

According to National Building Code, the hydrants in water mains is provided at minimum interval of

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75 m

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50 m

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60 m

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90 m

Question 2

The bearing capacity of granite is generally

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30 to 35 kg/cm2

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5 to 10 kg/cm2

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15 to 20 kg/cm2

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40 to 45 kg/cm2

Question 3

Arches in the form of masonry arcs struck from more than four centres, are called

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Ogee arches

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Two curved arches

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Gothic arches

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Drop gothic arches

Question 4

The foundation which consists of a thick reinforced cement slab covering whole area to support heavy concentrated structural loads, is known as

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Raft footing

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Combined footing

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Strap footing

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None of these

Question 5

Nogging of a common wooden partition is

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Intermediate horizontal wooden member

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Upper horizontal wooden member

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Lower horizontal wooden member

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Vertical wooden member

Question 6

The sill of a common wooden partition is

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Lower horizontal wooden member

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Vertical wooden member on either end

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Upper horizontal wooden member

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Intermediate horizontal wooden member

Question 7

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

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Vibro pile

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Pressure pile

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Franki pile

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Pedestal pile

Question 8

The skirting/dado in a bath roof should be upto

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200 cm

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Ceiling

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15 cm above floor level

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Level of the tap

Question 9

For constructing a terrazzo floor, Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

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Glass strips are driven into the layer according to the pattern required

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A base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring

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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

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After final grinding is over, oxalic acid mixed with water is spread over and rubbed hard with soft material