Building Construction MCQs

Question 1

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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All the above

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A combined footing is so proportioned that centre of gravity of supporting area coincides with centre of gravity of two column loads

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A combined footing may be either rectangular or trapezoidal in shape

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Trapezoidal shaped footings may be provided under any loading

Question 2

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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All the above

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Cavity of a cavity wall should start near ground level

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Cavity of a cavity wall should terminate near eaves level of sloping roof

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Cavity of a cavity wall should terminate near coping of flat roof with parapet wall

Question 3

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

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Cement is added to lime mortar to increase its hydraulic properties only

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Lime surkhi mortar is used for pointing the walls

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Lime should be slaked before preparing lime mortar

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High early strength concrete is generally used in cold weather

Question 4

Pick up the correct statements from the following:

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All the above

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Cracks appear on the plastered surface in the form of hair cracks

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In brick work, the efflorescence is removed by applying a solution of zinc sulphate and water

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Excessive thermal variations in the backing or plaster causes the plaster to fall

Question 5

Two columns 50 cm × 50 cm and 60 cm × 60 cm carry 80 tonnes and 120 tonnes of loads respectively. The centre to centre distance between columns is 5.00 metres. The permissible bearing capacity of the soil is 20 t/m2. If the footing is not to project more than 25 cm beyond the outside of the smaller column, pick up the correct design parameters of the footing from the following:

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Distance of C.G. of the loads from the smaller column = 3.00 m

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The length of the foundation slab = 7.00 m

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Area of footing slab = 11.00 m2

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Width of the footing = 1.57 m

Question 6

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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All the above

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English bond is used for brick masonry to support heavy loads

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Double-Flemish bond is suitable for brick masonry to give uniform face appearance

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The stretcher bond is used for the construction of half brick masonry brick

Question 7

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

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D.P.C. is provided under door and verandah openings

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Horizontal D.P.C. is provided at plinth level in internal walls

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Vertical D.P.C. is not provided in internal walls

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Cement concrete is a rigid damp-proofing material

Question 8

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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All the above

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In a king post truss, principal rafter and tie beams are jointed together with a bridle joint

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Joint between the principal rafter and the king post is made by making tenon and mortise respectively

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Joint between strut and king post, is generally of mortise and tenon type

Question 9

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

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In geometrical stair, two quarter space landing is provided

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In dog-legged stairs, no space between its flights is provided

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In open newel stair, a rectangular well is provided

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In geometric stair, a curved shaped well between forward and backward flights, is provided