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1 As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be
A Less
B More
C Equal
D Equal or more

Answer: Less
2 The minimum strength of the mortar used in load bearing brick masonry, is
A 50 N/cm2
B 100 N/cm2
C 150 N/cm2
D 200 N/cm2

Answer: 100 N/cm2
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3 In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is
A Column footing
B Grillage footing
C Raft footing
D All the above

Answer: All the above
4 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 these

Answer: All of these
5 The number of steps in a flight generally should not be less than
A 2
B 3
C 5
D No limit

Answer: 3
6 The service area in a building means the area occupied by
A Stairs
B Toilets
C Light and shafts
D All the above

Answer: All the above
7 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

Answer: 3 metres
8 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 thick clean sand is laid on consolidated ground
C A 10 cm lime concrete (1 : 4 : 8) is laid on clean sand
D A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer

Answer: A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer
9 A wall constructed with stones to protect slopes of cuttings in natural ground from the action of weathering agents, is called
A Retaining wall
B Breast wall
C Buttress
D Parapet wall

Answer: Breast wall
10 Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A D.P.C. should be continuous
B D.P.C. should be of good impervious material
C D.P.C. may be horizontal or vertical
D All the above

Answer: All the above
11 The inclined surface of an abutment to receive the arch, is known as
A Skew back
B Soffit
C Spandril
D Haunch

Answer: Skew back
12 The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as
A Gable roof
B Hip roof
C Gambrel roof
D Mansard roof

Answer: Gambrel roof
13 Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A A mortar joint having a concave finishing in brick masonry, is called keyed joint
B A mortar joint projecting beyond the face of a masonry wall, is called tucked joint
C A mortar joint having a recess in it, is called ruled joint
D All the above

Answer: All the above
14 The pile which supports the load due to friction between pile face and surrounding soil, is generally known as
A Bearing pile
B Friction pile
C Sheet pile
D Battered pile

Answer: Friction pile
15 The platform at the end of a series of steps, is known as
A Platform
B Relief
C Rest
D Landing

Answer: Landing
16 The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is
A Segmental arch
B Pointed arch
C Relieving arch
D Flat arch

Answer: Relieving arch
17 The process of filling hollow spaces of walls before plastering, is known
A Hacking
B Dubbing out
C Blistering
D Peeling

Answer: Dubbing out
18 The form work from the slabs excluding props, can be removed only after
A 1 day
B 4 days
C 7 days
D 14 days

Answer: 4 days
19 Cast iron piles
A Are suitable for works under sea water
B Resist shocks or vibrations
C Are suitable for use as batter piles
D Are useful for heavy vertical loads

Answer: Are useful for heavy vertical loads
20 To obtain good bonding in brick masonry
A First class bricks are used
B Vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line
C Bats are used where necessary
D All the above

Answer: All the above

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