Civil Engineering Quiz

The 'Indo-Gangetic Plain' is characterized by which type of soil?

• Alluvial soil

• Black soil

• Red soil

• Laterite soil

The Indian Parliament Building in New Delhi was designed by:

• Le Corbusier

• Frank Lloyd Wright

• Sir Edwin Lutyens

• Louis Kahn

Which Indian engineer is known for their contributions to the field of earthquake engineering?

• E. Sreedharan

• Satish Dhawan

• A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

• Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Which type of bridge is the Howrah Bridge in Kolkata?

• Cantilever Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

• Arch Bridge

• Beam Bridge

Which type of foundation is typically used for tall structures or structures built on soft soils?

• Shallow foundation

• Deep foundation

• Raft foundation

• Pile foundation

Which of the following is not a method of soil stabilization?

• Chemical stabilization

• Mechanical stabilization

• Thermal stabilization

• Biological stabilization

What is the term used to describe the maximum stress a material can withstand without permanent deformation?

• Yield strength

• Ultimate strength

• Elastic modulus

• Toughness

What is the process of adding water to concrete to increase its workability without affecting its strength called?

• Bleeding

• Slump

• Water-cement ratio

• Plasticizing

Which Indian city is known for its extensive network of underground tunnels, often referred to as 'Patalpani'?

• Delhi

• Mumbai

• Bangalore

• Amritsar

Which Indian city is known for its extensive use of 'pilotis' in architectural design?

• Mumbai

• Chandigarh

• Ahmedabad

• Jaipur