1. The value of compression index for a remoulded sample whose liquid limit is 50% is______________?.
A. 0.028
B. 0.28
C. 036
D. 0.036.
Answer = 0.28
2. The rate of an item of work depends on_________________?.
A. Specifications of works
B. Specifications of materials
C. Proportion of mortar
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
3. The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate, is________________?.
A. Quantity of the materials
B. Availability of materials
C. Transportation of materials
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
4. The plinth area of a building not includes_________________?.
A. Area of the walls at the floor level
B. Internal shaft for sanitary installations up to 2 sq m. in area
C. Lift and wall including landing
D. Area of cantilevered porch.
Answer = Area of cantilevered porch
5. While estimating a reinforced cement structure, the omitted cover of concrete is assumed_______________?.
A. At the end of reinforcing bar, not less than 25 mm or twice the diameter of the bar
B. In thin slabs, 12 mm minimum or diameter of the bar whichever is more
C. For reinforcing longitudinal bar in a beam 25 mm minimum or diameter of the largest bar which is more
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
6. While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is________________?.
A. Metre for length
B. Cubic metre for area
C. Square metres for volume
D. Litre for capacity.
Answer = Litre for capacity
7. The brick work is not measured in cu m in case of_______________?.
A. One or more than one brick wall
B. Brick work in arches
C. Reinforced brick work
D. Half brick wall.
Answer = Half brick wall
8. The assumption on which the trapezoidal formula for volumes is based, is________________?.
A. The end sections are parallel planes
B. The mid-area of a pyramid is half the average area of the ends
C. The volume of the Prismoidal is over-estimated and hence a Prismoidal correction is applied
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
9. According to Indian Standards Institute, the actual size of modular bricks is_______________?.
A. 23 cm × 11.5 cm × 7.5 cm
B. 25 cm × 13 cm × 7.5 cm
C. 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm.
D. 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm.
Answer = 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm
10. The cross -sections for a highway is taken at_________________?.
A. Right angle to the centre line
B. 30 metres apart
C. Intermediate points having abrupt change in gradient
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
11. In the mid-section formula__________________?.
A. The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections
B. The area of mid-sections is calculated by using mean depth
C. The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two original sections
D. All of the above.
Answer = All of the above
12. A cement concrete road is 1000 m long, 8 m wide and 15 cm thick over the sub-base of 10 cm thick gravel. The box cutting in road crust is__________________?.
A. 500 m3
B. 1000 m 3
C. 1500 m3
D. 2000 m3.
Answer = 1500 m3
13. If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a particular length, and the ground is also having a longitudinal slope, the earthwork may be calculated by_______________?.
A. Mid-section formula
B. Trapezoidal formula
C. Prismoidal formula
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
14. Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is_________________?.
A. 10 cm
B. 15 cm
C. 20 cm
D. None of these.
Answer = 10 cm
15. The rate of payment is made for 100 cu m (per % cu m) in case of__________________?.
A. Earth work in excavation
B. Rock cutting
C. Excavation in trenches for foundation
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
16. Pick up the correct statement regarding the centre line method of estimating a building?.
A. Product of the centre line of the walls and area of cross-section of any item, gives total quantity of the item
B. The centre line is worked out separately for different sections of walls of a building
C. The centre line length is reduced by half the layer of main wall joining the partition wall
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
17. The following item of earth work is not measured separately ?.
A. Setting out of works
B. Site clearance
C. Steps in deep excavation
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
18. Cost of fittings and their fixing is specified for the following sanitary fittings________________?.
A. Water closets
B. Flushing pipes
C. Lavatory basins
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
19. For the construction of buildings, the subheads of the estimate are________________?.
A. Earthwork, Concrete work, Brick work
B. Brickwork, Stone work, Roofing
C. Brickwork Flooring, Wood work, Steel work
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
20. The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width and 10 sq.m in plan area with a depth not exceeding 30 cm, is termed as_______________?.
A. Excavation
B. Surface dressing
C. Cutting
D. Surface excavation.
Answer = Surface excavation
21. As per Indian Standard Specifications, the peak discharge for domestic purposes per capita per minute, is taken________________?.
A. 1.80 litres for 5 to 10 users
B. 1.20 litres for 15 users
C. 1.35 for 20 users
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
22. The expected out turn of cement concrete 1 : 2 : 4 per mason per day is_________________?.
A. 1.5 m 3
B. 2.5 m3
C. 3.5 m3
D. 5.0 m3.
Answer = 5.0 m3
23. The area is measured correct to the nearest___________________?.
A. 0.01 sqm
B. 0.02 sqm
C. 0.03 sqm
D. 0.04 sqm.
Answer = 0.01 sqm
24. In long and short wall method of estimation, the length of long wall is the centre to centre distance between the walls and_________________?.
A. Breadth of the wall
B. Half breadth of wall on each side
C. One fourth breadth of wall on each side
D. None of these.
Answer = Half breadth of wall on each side
25. The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer is called_________________?.
A. Master trap
B. Intercepting trap
C. Interception manhole
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
26. Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds_________________?.
A. 2.0 %
B. 2.5 %
C. 4.0 %
D. 5.0 %
Answer = 5.0 %
27. The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per mansion per day__________________?.
A. 2.5 sqm
B. 5.0 sqm
C. 7.5 sqm
D. 10 sqm.
Answer = 7.5 sqm
28. While preparing a detailed estimate__________________?.
A. Dimension should be measured correct to 0.01 m
B. Area should be measured correct to 0.01 sqm
C. Volume should be measured correct to 0.01 cum
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
29. The most reliable estimate is_________________?.
A. Detailed estimate
B. Preliminary estimate
C. Plinth area estimate
D. Cube rate estimate.
Answer = Detailed estimate
30. According to ISI method of measurement, the order of the sequence is_________________?.
A. Length, breadth, height
B. Breadth, length, height
C. Height, length, breadth
D. None of these.
Answer = Length, breadth, height
31. The item of the brick structure measured in sq.m, is___________________?.
A. Reinforced brick work
B. Broken glass coping
C. Brick edging
D. Brick work in arches.
Answer = Broken glass coping
32. A portion of an embankment having a uniform up-gradient 1 in 500 is circular with radius 1000 m of the centre line. It subtends 180° at the centre. If the height of the bank is 1 m at the lower end, and side slopes 2:1, the earth work involved ?.
A. 26,000 m3
B. 26,500 m3
C. 27,000 m3
D. 27,500 m3.
Answer = 27,500 m3
33. The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square metres_______________?.
A. Root slabs
B. Floors
C. Wall panels
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
34. Pick up the correct statement from the following?.
A. The incidental expenses of a miscellaneous character which could not be predicted during preparation of the estimate, is called contingencies
B. Additional supervising staff engaged at work site, is called work charged establishment
C. Detailed specifications specify qualities, quantities and the proportions of materials to be used for a particular item
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
35. The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended___________________?.
A. 100 mm
B. 150 mm
C. 200 mm
D. 175 mm.
Answer = 150 mm
36. Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following ?.
A. It is provided in between the lower end of the house drain and the street sewer
B. It is provided a cleaning eye at the top of the trap
C. The mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe
D. The water seal is less than that of ordinary traps.
Answer = The water seal is less than that of ordinary traps
37. If B is the width of formation, d is the height of the embankment, side slope S : 1, for a highway with no transverse slope, the area of cross-section is___________________?.
A. B + d + Sd
B. Bd + Sd2
C. B × d – Sd1/2
D. ½ (Bd + Sd2).
Answer = Bd + Sd2
38. The minimum width of a septic tank is taken__________________?.
A. 70 cm
B. 75 cm
C. 80 cm
D. 90 cm.
Answer = 75 cm
39. The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per workman per day is_______________?.
A. 1.00 cum
B. 2.00 cum
C. 3.00 cum
D. 4.00 cum.
Answer = 3.00 cum
40. The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of_________________?.
A. Honey comb brick work
B. Brick flat soling
C. Half brick walls or the partition
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
41. The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is_________________?.
A. Collapsible gates
B. Rolling shutters
C. Ventilators and glazing
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
42. The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in________________?.
A. Cub. m
B. Sq. m
C. Metres
D. None of these.
Answer = Sq. m
43. The volume is measured correct to the nearest__________________?.
A. 0.01 cum
B. 0.02 cum
C. 0.03 cum
D. 0.04 cum.
Answer = 0.01 cum
44. 88 is 1400 kg/cm2 and bond stress is 6 kg/cm2, the If tensile stress of a steel rod of diameter required bond length of the rod is____________________?.
A. 30 D
B. 39 D
C. 50 D
D. 59 D.
Answer = 59 D
45. Size, capacity and materials need be specified for__________________?.
A. Bib-cocks
B. Stop-cocks
C. Ball valves
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
46. The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to_________________?.
A. 100 %
B. 75 %
C. 50 %
D. 25 %.
Answer = 50 %
47. The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest_________________?.
A. 0.25 kg
B. 0.50 kg
C. 0.75 kg
D. 1.00 kg.
Answer = 1.00 kg
48. Berms are provided in canals if these are__________________?.
A. Fully in excavation
B. Partly in excavation and partly in embankment
C. Fully in embankment
D. All the above.
Answer = Partly in excavation and partly in embankment
49. Pick up the correct statement from the following?.
A. The estimated value of the work excluding the amount for contingencies, work charged establishment, tool and plants, is called work value
B. The actual expenditure involved to complete a work including incidental, establishment and travelling charges, is called actual cost
C. The formal acceptance by the administrative department for incurring an expenditure on the work, is called administrative approval
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
50. Pick up the correct statement from the following?.
A. The earth work of cutting in trenches or borrow pits in fairly uniform ground is measured with the help of average depths of the dead men
B. The earth work in trenches or borrow pits in irregular ground is measured by taking the difference in levels before and after completion of work
C. The earth work in trenches or borrow pits, where neither a nor b is feasible, are measured from the fillings after deduction of voids
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
51. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following?.
A. Lead is the average horizontal straight distance between the borrow pit and the place of spreading soil
B. The lead is calculated for each block of the excavated area
C. The unit of lead is 50 m for a distance upto 500 m
D. The unit of lead is 1 km where the lead exceeds 2 km
Answer = The unit of lead is 1 km where the lead exceeds 2 km
52. Pick up the correct statement from the following?.
A. In order to check up the average depth of excavation, 'Dead man s' are left at the mid-widths of borrow pits
B. The earthwork calculation in excavation is made from the difference in levels obtained with a level
C. The earth work in excavation to form the road embankment includes the formation of correct profile and depositing the soil in layers
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
53. Pick up the correct statement from the following?.
A. If the bed level is above N.S.L. the canal is called fully in baking and the berms are designed as 3 d where d is full supply depth of water (F.S.D.)
B. Area of canal in cutting = BD + Sd2 where B = bed width, d = depth of cutting and S is the side slope
C. If F.S.L. is above N.S.L the canal is called partly in cutting and partly in filling and berms are designed as 2d where d is full supply depth
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
54. Pick up the correct statement from the following ?.
A. Pointing is measured in sq.m
B. Plastering is measured in sq.m
C. Glazing is measured in sq.m
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
55. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following ?.
A. No deduction is made for the volume occupied by reinforcement
B. No deduction is made for the openings upto 0.1 sq.m
C. No deduction is made for volumes occupied by pipes, not exceeding 100 sq.cm in cross-section
D. None of these.
Answer = None of these
56. Pick up the correct statement from the following?.
A. Bricks are paid per thousand
B. Cement is paid per 50 kg bag
C. Lime is paid per quintal
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
57. Pick up the correct statement in case of water supply ?.
A. Pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately
B. Cutting through walls and floors are included with the item
C. Pipes are classified according to their sizes and quality
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
58. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following?.
A. The built up covered area at the floor level of any storey of a building is called plinth area
B. The usable covered area of the rooms of any storey of a building is called carpet area
C. The carpet area of a building along with area of its kitchen, pantry, store, lavatory, bath room and glazed veranda, is called floor area
D. None of these.
Answer = None of these
59. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following?.
A. Dimensions are measured to the nearest 0.01 m
B. Areas are measured to the nearest 0.01 sq.m
C. Cubic contents are measured to the nearest 0.1 cum
D. Weights are measured to the nearest 0.001 tonnes.
Answer = Cubic contents are measured to the nearest 0.1 cum
60. The slope of the outlet of 'P trap' below the horizontal is kept________________?.
A. 8°
B. 10°
C. 12°
D. 14°.
Answer = 14°
61. The expected out turn of half brick partition wall per mason per day is___________________?.
A. 1.5 m 3
B. 2.0 m3
C. 4.0 m2
D. 5.0 m2.
Answer = 2.0 m3
62. For 100 sq. m cement concrete (1 : 2: 4) 4 cm thick floor, the quantity of cement required, is_______________?.
A. 0.90 m3
B. 0.94 m3
C. 0.98 m3
D. 1.00 m3.
Answer = 0.94 m3
63. For 12 mm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 on 100 sq.m new brick work, the quantity of cement required, is___________________?.
A. 0.200 m3
B. 0.247 m3
C. 0.274 m3
D. 0.295 m3.
Answer = 0.274 m3
64. The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept____________________?.
A. 60 cm
B. 70 cm
C. 75 cm to 80 cm
D. 80 cm.
Answer = 75 cm to 80 cm
65. The expected out turn of brick work in cement mortar in foundation and plinth per mason per day, is ________________?.
A. 1.00 m3
B. 1.25 m3
C. 1.50 m3
D. 1.75 m3.
Answer = 1.25 m3
66. Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is________________?.
A. Cleats
B. Brackets
C. Bolts
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
67. The ground surface slopes 1 in 50 along a proposed railway embankment 150 m in length. The height of the embankment at zero chainage is 0.5 m, the width is 11 m and side slopes 2:1. If the falling gradient of the embankment is 1 in 150, the quantity of the earthwork calculated by Prismoidal formula, is____________________?.
A. 3250 m3
B. 3225 m3
C. 3275 m3
D. 3300 m3.
Answer = 3225 m3
68. S: 1 and length is______________?.
A. d × d × s
B. d2 × ( ds)2]
C. L.D 1 + s2)
D. 2 L.D 1 + s 2).
Answer = L.D 1 + s2)
69. Pick up the correct statement from the following?.
A. All pipes and fittings are classified according to their diameters
B. The diameter of the pipes is the nominal diameter of internal bore
C. All pipes are measured along the center line of the pipes in meters
D. All the above.
Answer = All the above
70. Pick up the correct statement from the following?.
A. In a gully trap, a water seal of 6 to 7.5 cm is provided
B. The gully trap collects waste water from the kitchen, sink, wash basins, etc.
C. The gully trap disconnects the sullage drain from the main drainage system
D. The grating provided over gully traps is 23 cm square.
Answer = The gully trap collects waste water from the kitchen, sink, wash basins, etc.