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Name
Class
Date
1.
Which material is primarily used for damp-proofing in buildings?
a)
Cement mortar
b)
Bitumen
c)
Lime plaster
d)
Gypsum
2.
What is the purpose of a fish plate in railway tracks?
a)
Prevent rail creep
b)
Maintain rail alignment
c)
Anchor the sleeper
d)
Provide drainage
3.
Which type of scale is used to measure in three units (km, m, cm)?
a)
Plain scale
b)
Comparative scale
c)
Diagonal scale
d)
Vernier scale
4.
In masonry construction, which brick bond is strongest in resisting pressure?
a)
English bond
b)
Flemish bond
c)
Stretcher bond
d)
Header bond
5.
What is the function of ballast in a railway track?
a)
Join rails together
b)
Support sleepers and distribute load
c)
Fix rails to sleepers
d)
Provide train braking
6.
Which type of foundation is used in black cotton soil?
a)
Raft foundation
b)
Grillage foundation
c)
Under-reamed pile foundation
d)
Strip footing
7.
What is the standard IS code for architectural drawing symbols?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 875
c)
IS 962
d)
IS 1893
8.
Which arch is built using more than one center?
a)
Pointed arch
b)
Semicircular arch
c)
Three-centered arch
d)
Segmental arch
9.
Which type of curve is commonly used on highways to connect two straight roads?
a)
Compound curve
b)
Transition curve
c)
Vertical curve
d)
Reverse curve
10.
What is the typical width of a standard gauge railway in India?
a)
1.435 m
b)
1.676 m
c)
1.0 m
d)
0.762 m
11.
Which component of a bridge transfers the load from the deck to the foundation?
a)
Pier
b)
Deck
c)
Abutment
d)
Girder
12.
Which estimating method is suitable for early-stage project planning?
a)
Detailed estimate
b)
Revised estimate
c)
Supplementary estimate
d)
Preliminary estimate
13.
Which GPS segment consists of satellites that transmit signals to Earth?
a)
Control segment
b)
User segment
c)
Space segment
d)
Tracking segment
14.
What is the standard rise of a step in residential buildings according to IS codes?
a)
100 mm
b)
150 mm
c)
200 mm
d)
250 mm
15.
Which component of the Total Station is used to measure distances electronically?
a)
Theodolite
b)
EDM
c)
Reflector
d)
Tripod
16.
Which type of sleeper is most commonly used in Indian Railways?
a)
Cast iron sleeper
b)
Wooden sleeper
c)
Steel sleeper
d)
Prestressed concrete sleeper
17.
In road construction, the purpose of camber is to:
a)
Reduce road width
b)
Provide surface aesthetics
c)
Facilitate drainage
d)
Increase pavement thickness
18.
Which type of curve connects two roads meeting at an angle to ensure a gradual change in direction?
a)
Simple curve
b)
Transition curve
c)
Compound curve
d)
Reverse curve
19.
What is the typical unit of measurement for steel reinforcement bars in estimation?
a)
Cubic meter
b)
Kilogram
c)
Square meter
d)
Meter
20.
What is the most suitable dam type for narrow valleys with strong abutments?
a)
Earth dam
b)
Arch dam
c)
Gravity dam
d)
Buttress dam
21.
Which component of a dam resists the water pressure by its weight?
a)
Arch
b)
Gravity section
c)
Spillway
d)
Abutment
22.
What is the main purpose of a siphon in irrigation engineering?
a)
Store water
b)
Measure discharge
c)
Pass canal water under obstruction
d)
Regulate water level
23.
Which of the following is used for plotting contour maps with Total Station?
a)
Polar coordinates
b)
Rectangular coordinates
c)
Tacheometric method
d)
Radiation method
24.
What is the full form of GPS?
a)
Geographical Position System
b)
Global Positioning System
c)
Ground Position Survey
d)
Global Projection System
25.
Which term describes the vertical distance between highest and lowest points in a terrain?
a)
Gradient
b)
Elevation
c)
Relief
d)
Contour interval
26.
Which irrigation structure is used to measure the discharge of water into a canal?
a)
Weir
b)
Head regulator
c)
Barrages
d)
Aqueduct
27.
Which material is commonly used in grouting for strengthening foundation soil?
a)
Bitumen
b)
Cement slurry
c)
Lime water
d)
Clayey sand
28.
Which estimating method is used when changes are made to an original sanctioned estimate?
a)
Revised estimate
b)
Supplementary estimate
c)
Abstract estimate
d)
Plinth area estimate
29.
Which part of the Total Station shows distance and angle readings?
a)
EDM sensor
b)
Tribrach
c)
Display panel
d)
Vertical clamp
30.
What is the primary cause of 'creep' in railway tracks?
a)
Loose fastenings
b)
Track expansion
c)
Repeated braking and traction
d)
Poor subgrade
31.
Which layer in road construction acts as a load-distribution layer above subgrade?
a)
Wearing course
b)
Sub-base
c)
Base course
d)
Tack coat
32.
Which of the following is the standard size of a modular brick as per IS code?
a)
190 × 90 × 90 mm
b)
200 × 100 × 100 mm
c)
190 × 100 × 90 mm
d)
230 × 110 × 75 mm
33.
Which instrument is used to check the horizontality of surfaces in masonry work?
a)
Plumb bob
b)
Spirit level
c)
Line dory
d)
T-square
34.
Which instrument is primarily used to check verticality during construction?
a)
Line dory
b)
T-square
c)
Plumb bob
d)
Spirit level
35.
Which type of foundation is used for heavy column loads in multi-storey buildings?
a)
Strip footing
b)
Pad footing
c)
Raft foundation
d)
Combined footing
36.
What is the standard width of a carriageway for a two-lane road without raised kerbs?
a)
6.5 m
b)
7.0 m
c)
5.5 m
d)
3.75 m
37.
Which tool is used to draw parallel lines quickly on a drawing sheet?
a)
Protractor
b)
Set square
c)
T-square
d)
Divider
38.
What is the main component used in manufacturing Portland cement?
a)
Alumina
b)
Silica
c)
Gypsum
d)
Lime
39.
Which test is conducted on bricks to check their durability against weathering?
a)
Water absorption test
b)
Hardness test
c)
Efflorescence test
d)
Compression test
40.
Which is the minimum curing period for cement concrete using OPC under normal conditions?
a)
3 days
b)
5 days
c)
7 days
d)
10 days
41.
What is the main function of gypsum in cement?
a)
Improve strength
b)
Prevent flash setting
c)
Reduce heat of hydration
d)
Enhance workability
42.
Which bond is best suited for walls that are one brick thick?
a)
Header bond
b)
Stretcher bond
c)
English bond
d)
Flemish bond
43.
Which of the following is a natural adhesive used in flooring and waterproofing?
a)
Gypsum
b)
Lime
c)
Bitumen
d)
Cement
44.
Which type of concrete is best suited for massive structures like dams?
a)
Rapid hardening cement concrete
b)
Sulphate resisting cement concrete
c)
High alumina cement concrete
d)
Low heat cement concrete
45.
What is the typical bearing capacity of hard rock in foundations?
a)
450 kN/m²
b)
550 kN/m²
c)
750 kN/m²
d)
1000 kN/m² or more
46.
Which tool is used to transfer measurements directly from scale to drawing?
a)
T-square
b)
Protractor
c)
Compass
d)
Divider
47.
Which tool is essential for drawing perpendicular lines on a drawing sheet?
a)
French curve
b)
Set square
c)
Scale
d)
Protractor
48.
Which test is used to determine the workability of fresh concrete?
a)
Compression test
b)
Slump test
c)
Abrasion test
d)
Split tensile test
49.
What is the unit of measurement for RCC work in slab and beam?
a)
Cubic meter
b)
Square meter
c)
Kilogram
d)
Meter
50.
Which type of cement is suitable for marine and sewage structures?
a)
Ordinary Portland Cement
b)
Rapid Hardening Cement
c)
Low Heat Cement
d)
Sulphate Resisting Cement
51.
Which component in a building drawing is represented by two parallel lines filled with diagonal hatching?
a)
Brick wall
b)
Concrete beam
c)
Partition wall
d)
Stone masonry
52.
Which method is used to reduce the cost and weight of formwork in high-rise construction?
a)
Timber formwork
b)
Steel formwork
c)
Aluminium formwork
d)
Plastic formwork
53.
What is the common use of a French curve in technical drawing?
a)
Drawing horizontal lines
b)
Measuring angles
c)
Drawing irregular curves
d)
Drawing polygons
54.
What is the use of a centre line plan in construction?
a)
To fix door location
b)
To prepare bar bending schedule
c)
To mark grid layout of foundation
d)
To show furniture layout
55.
What is the standard scale used for layout plans of residential buildings?
a)
1:50
b)
1:20
c)
1:100
d)
1:200
56.
Which part of a building drawing shows the vertical height arrangement of rooms?
a)
Plan view
b)
Elevation
c)
Section
d)
Plot layout
57.
What is the purpose of providing overlap in steel reinforcement bars?
a)
To connect different diameters
b)
To adjust excess length
c)
To transfer stress efficiently
d)
To avoid cutting bars
58.
Which of the following is shown in a site plan?
a)
Steel detailing
b)
Room arrangement
c)
Plot boundaries and approach road
d)
Plumbing layout
59.
Which symbol is used to represent an electric fan in a building drawing?
a)
Circle with four blades
b)
Square with dot
c)
Two parallel lines
d)
Zig-zag line
60.
What is the standard height of a plinth above finished ground level?
a)
150 mm
b)
300 mm
c)
450 mm
d)
600 mm
61.
Which part of the building is constructed above the plinth level?
a)
Substructure
b)
Superstructure
c)
Foundation
d)
Footing
62.
What is the standard height of a residential building room?
a)
2.1 m
b)
2.4 m
c)
2.7 m
d)
3.0 m
63.
What is the function of a lintel in a structure?
a)
Support roof slab
b)
Carry floor load
c)
Provide aesthetics
d)
Support wall above openings
64.
What is the typical width of a single-lane road in India as per IRC?
a)
2.5 m
b)
3.0 m
c)
3.75 m
d)
4.25 m
65.
Which part of the bridge bears the deck load and transfers it to piers?
a)
Abutment
b)
Parapet
c)
Girder
d)
Pier cap
66.
What is the main purpose of a parapet wall on a roof?
a)
Increase roof height
b)
Protect reinforcement
c)
Drain rainwater
d)
Safety and aesthetics
67.
Which method is commonly used for graphical scale representation?
a)
Verbal scale
b)
RF scale
c)
Bar scale
d)
Diagonal scale
68.
Which method is used to transfer angles in technical drawings?
a)
Compass
b)
Protractor
c)
Divider
d)
T-square
69.
Which type of bond has alternate headers and stretchers in each course?
a)
English bond
b)
Flemish bond
c)
Header bond
d)
Stretcher bond
70.
What is the function of a bar bending schedule (BBS)?
a)
Architectural planning
b)
Steel quantity estimation
c)
Building elevation
d)
Layout drawing
71.
Which curve is used to provide smooth entry and exit on a highway curve?
a)
Simple circular curve
b)
Reverse curve
c)
Transition curve
d)
Spiral curve
72.
Which temporary structure supports an arch during construction?
a)
Scaffolding
b)
Shoring
c)
Centering
d)
Cofferdam
73.
Which part of the door frame holds the door shutter in position?
a)
Architrave
b)
Rebate
c)
Stopper
d)
Jamb
74.
Which of the following is a two-hinged arch used in bridge construction?
a)
Fixed arch
b)
Three-hinged arch
c)
Two-hinged arch
d)
Segmental arch
75.
What is the main purpose of an abutment in a bridge?
a)
Support mid-span loads
b)
Transfer loads to water
c)
Support deck ends and retain earth
d)
Drain rainwater
76.
What is the minimum cover provided for main reinforcement in an RCC footing?
a)
15 mm
b)
25 mm
c)
50 mm
d)
75 mm
77.
Which type of cement is used where early strength is required?
a)
Rapid hardening cement
b)
Ordinary Portland cement
c)
Sulphate resisting cement
d)
Low heat cement
78.
Which soil has the highest swelling and shrinkage potential?
a)
Gravel
b)
Black cotton soil
c)
Silty sand
d)
Red soil
79.
Which test is used to find the specific gravity of cement?
a)
Le-Chatelier test
b)
Vicat apparatus test
c)
Soundness test
d)
Specific gravity bottle method
80.
Which temporary structure is used to prevent water entry during foundation excavation?
a)
Scaffolding
b)
Cofferdam
c)
Shoring
d)
Centering
81.
Which type of footing is suitable for columns placed close to each other?
a)
Isolated footing
b)
Combined footing
c)
Strip footing
d)
Raft footing
82.
Which type of arch has its intrados in the shape of a semicircle?
a)
Segmental arch
b)
Horse-shoe arch
c)
Pointed arch
d)
Semi-circular arch
83.
What does the term 'bearing capacity' of soil refer to?
a)
Volume of soil
b)
Permeability of soil
c)
Water holding power
d)
Load per unit area soil can carry
84.
Which part of the stair provides support for treads and risers?
a)
Baluster
b)
Handrail
c)
Stringer
d)
Landing
85.
Which material is used for dam core to prevent water seepage?
a)
Sand
b)
Clay
c)
Gravel
d)
Rockfill
86.
Which material is added to cement to delay the setting time?
a)
Silica
b)
Gypsum
c)
Lime
d)
Alumina
87.
Which test is used to determine the strength of cement?
a)
Soundness test
b)
Fineness test
c)
Compression test on mortar cubes
d)
Consistency test
88.
Which property of aggregates affects the workability of concrete the most?
a)
Texture
b)
Size
c)
Shape
d)
Moisture content
89.
Which scale is best suited for enlarging small mechanical components in drawings?
a)
Reducing scale
b)
Full-size scale
c)
Enlarging scale
d)
Diagonal scale
90.
Which device is used to determine vertical angles in surveying?
a)
EDM
b)
Dumpy level
c)
Planimeter
d)
Theodolite
91.
What is the unit of measurement for plastering work?
a)
Cubic meter
b)
Square meter
c)
Meter
d)
Lump sum
92.
Which type of map shows natural and man-made features along with elevation?
a)
Cadastral map
b)
Topographic map
c)
Thematic map
d)
Route map
93.
Which type of estimate is prepared when additional items are added to the original project?
a)
Revised estimate
b)
Abstract estimate
c)
Supplementary estimate
d)
Plinth area estimate
94.
Which part of the building drawing indicates the layout of rooms and walls?
a)
Elevation
b)
Section
c)
Plan
d)
Site layout
95.
Which surveying method is used to locate inaccessible points?
a)
Chain surveying
b)
Tacheometric surveying
c)
Plane table surveying
d)
Compass surveying
96.
Which drawing instrument is used to draw circles of varying diameters?
a)
French curve
b)
Divider
c)
Compass
d)
Set square
97.
Which is the most common method of calculating earthwork volume?
a)
Average depth method
b)
Spot levels method
c)
Cross-section method
d)
Contour area method
98.
Which instrument is used for setting out right angles in field layout?
a)
Optical square
b)
Theodolite
c)
Planimeter
d)
EDM
99.
What is the minimum width of tread in residential buildings?
a)
200 mm
b)
250 mm
c)
275 mm
d)
300 mm
100.
Which standard specifies symbols for architectural and building drawings?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 800
c)
IS 1893
d)
IS 962
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