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WorksheetsCIVIL WAR (11/08/25)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which standard specifies symbols for architectural and building drawings?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 800
c)
IS 1893
d)
IS 962
2.
Which instrument is used for setting out right angles in field layout?
a)
Optical square
b)
Theodolite
c)
Planimeter
d)
EDM
3.
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
4.
Which drawing instrument is used to draw circles of varying diameters?
a)
French curve
b)
Divider
c)
Compass
d)
Set square
5.
Which surveying method is used to locate inaccessible points and elevations?
a)
Chain surveying
b)
Tacheometric surveying
c)
Plane table surveying
d)
Compass surveying
6.
Which part of the building drawing indicates the layout of rooms and walls?
a)
Elevation
b)
Section
c)
Plan
d)
Site layout
7.
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
8.
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
9.
What is the unit of measurement for plastering work?
a)
Cubic meter
b)
Square meter
c)
Meter
d)
Lump sum
10.
Which device is used to determine vertical angles in surveying?
a)
EDM
b)
Dumpy level
c)
Planimeter
d)
Theodolite
11.
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
12.
Which property of aggregates affects the workability of concrete the most?
a)
Texture
b)
Size
c)
Shape
d)
Moisture content
13.
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
14.
Which material is added to cement to delay the setting time?
a)
Silica
b)
Gypsum
c)
Lime
d)
Alumina
15.
Which material is used for dam core to prevent water seepage?
a)
Sand
b)
Clay
c)
Gravel
d)
Rockfill
16.
Which part of the stair provides support for treads and risers?
a)
Baluster
b)
Handrail
c)
Stringer
d)
Landing
17.
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
18.
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
19.
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
20.
Which temporary structure is used to prevent water entry during foundation excavation?
a)
Scaffolding
b)
Cofferdam
c)
Shoring
d)
Centering
21.
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
22.
Which soil has the highest swelling and shrinkage potential?
a)
Gravel
b)
Black cotton soil
c)
Silty sand
d)
Red soil
23.
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
24.
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
25.
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
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