WorksheetsCommon pool for D9
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which drawing instrument is used to draw large circles accurately?
a)
French curve
b)
T-square
c)
Beam compass
d)
Divider
2.
Which of the following scales is used for reducing the size of an object in a drawing?
a)
Full scale
b)
Isometric scale
c)
Reducing scale
d)
Enlarging scale
3.
Which IS code specifies the proportions of ingredients in RCC mix design?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 800
c)
IS 875
d)
IS 10262
4.
The process of increasing the strength of lime by storing it in a wet state is called:
a)
Tempering
b)
Slaking
c)
Curing
d)
Seasoning
5.
Which soil has the highest bearing capacity among the following?
a)
Black cotton soil
b)
Silty soil
c)
Clayey soil
d)
Rock
6.
The water-cement ratio affects the:
a)
Strength of concrete
b)
Cost of cement
c)
Mixing time
d)
Slump test method
7.
Which of the following is a type of temporary structure used during construction?
a)
Staircase
b)
Scaffolding
c)
Lintel
d)
Beam
8.
The device used in chain surveying to hold arrows vertically is called:
a)
Plumb bob
b)
Cross staff
c)
Ranging rod
d)
Tripod
9.
A 1:1000 scale drawing means:
a)
1 mm on paper = 1000 mm on ground
b)
1 cm on paper = 1 km on ground
c)
1 m on paper = 1000 mm on ground
d)
1000 cm on drawing = 1 cm on ground
10.
Which type of curve is preferred in railway engineering for gradual change in direction?
a)
Simple curve
b)
Transition curve
c)
Compound curve
d)
Reverse curve
11.
In AutoCAD, which command is used to remove part of an object between two points?
a)
Erase
b)
Trim
c)
Break
d)
Offset
12.
The most suitable type of sewer for flat terrain is:
a)
Combined sewer
b)
Pumped sewer
c)
Separate sewer
d)
Gravity sewer
13.
Which one of the following instruments is used to measure horizontal and vertical angles in surveying?
a)
Dumpy level
b)
Prism
c)
Plane table
d)
Theodolite
14.
In concrete, the main function of coarse aggregate is to:
a)
Increase workability
b)
Improve cohesion
c)
Provide strength and reduce shrinkage
d)
Act as a binder
15.
In bar bending schedule, the unit of bar length is usually expressed in:
a)
Inches
b)
Feet
c)
Meters
d)
Millimeters
16.
What is the minimum width of a residential staircase as per NBC norms?
a)
0.75 m
b)
0.90 m
c)
1.00 m
d)
1.20 m
17.
Which method is best for estimating earthwork in irregular ground?
a)
Mid-section method
b)
Trapezoidal method
c)
Prismoidal formula
d)
Cross-section method
18.
Which component in a water supply system disinfects water?
a)
Sedimentation tank
b)
Aerator
c)
Chlorination tank
d)
Filter bed
19.
The primary function of ballast in railway tracks is to:
a)
Provide a level bed
b)
Drain water and hold sleepers in position
c)
Prevent vegetation growth
d)
Reduce noise
20.
Which structural component resists the horizontal loads in framed buildings?
a)
Column
b)
Beam
c)
Shear wall
d)
Lintel
21.
A cantilever beam is supported at:
a)
Two ends
b)
One end only
c)
Both ends with hinges
d)
At center and one end
22.
In AutoCAD, which command is used to create a parallel copy of an object?
a)
Copy
b)
Offset
c)
Trim
d)
Move
23.
The initial setting time of ordinary Portland cement is about:
a)
15 minutes
b)
30 minutes
c)
1 hour
d)
10 minutes
24.
The invert level of a sewer pipe refers to:
a)
Top level of pipe
b)
Center line of pipe
c)
Bottom inside level of pipe
d)
Bottom outside level of pipe
25.
In surveying, a benchmark is used to indicate:
a)
Direction of survey line
b)
Location of turning point
c)
Permanent reference point of known elevation
d)
Center of instrument station
26.
Which of the following materials has the highest thermal conductivity?
a)
Brick
b)
Timber
c)
Concrete
d)
Aluminum
27.
The top view of an object is also known as:
a)
Front elevation
b)
Plan
c)
Section
d)
Isometric view
28.
In RCC, what is the purpose of stirrups in beams?
a)
Resist bending
b)
Resist torsion
c)
Resist shear
d)
Reduce deflection
29.
The most suitable foundation for waterlogged soil is:
a)
Raft foundation
b)
Grillage foundation
c)
Pile foundation
d)
Isolated footing
30.
Which method is used to find the area of an irregular figure from field notes?
a)
Simpson’s rule
b)
Midpoint method
c)
Trapezoidal rule
d)
Compass rule
31.
Which of the following is a superplasticizer used in concrete?
a)
Calcium chloride
b)
Fly ash
c)
Sulphonated melamine formaldehyde
d)
Silica fume
32.
Which software is primarily used for 2D and 3D architectural drafting?
a)
Photoshop
b)
AutoCAD
c)
SAP2000
d)
SketchUp
33.
What does the term 'camber' refer to in road construction?
a)
Cross slope provided to road surface
b)
Longitudinal slope
c)
Thickness of crust
d)
Height of embankment
34.
The minimum number of satellites required for 3D GPS positioning is:
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
35.
The velocity of flow in a circular sewer running half full is:
a)
Zero
b)
Maximum
c)
Minimum
d)
Constant
36.
In plotting, the bearing angle is measured from:
a)
True South
b)
True North
c)
Magnetic East
d)
Geodetic vertical
37.
Which material is added to cement to delay the setting time?
a)
Alumina
b)
Silica
c)
Gypsum
d)
Iron oxide
38.
The standard length of a steel reinforcement bar in India is:
a)
6 m
b)
10 m
c)
12 m
d)
15 m
39.
The full form of CPWD is:
a)
Civil Public Works Division
b)
Central Public Works Department
c)
Chief Public Works Directorate
d)
Construction Projects Work Department
40.
Which test is conducted to determine the workability of concrete?
a)
Compressive strength test
b)
Slump test
c)
Abrasion test
d)
Soundness test
41.
The hydraulic gradient line in pipe flow represents:
a)
Total energy head
b)
Velocity head only
c)
Pressure head only
d)
Pressure head + elevation head
42.
In a retaining wall, weep holes are provided to:
a)
Reduce wind pressure
b)
Prevent temperature effects
c)
Drain accumulated water
d)
Prevent soil erosion
43.
What is the function of a drop manhole in sewer lines?
a)
Allow inspection of pipes
b)
Change direction of flow
c)
Provide ventilation
d)
Manage large difference in invert levels
44.
In estimating, what does the term 'plinth area' include?
a)
Carpet area only
b)
Carpet area + wall thickness
c)
Built-up area excluding walls
d)
Area of windows and doors
45.
The liquid limit of a soil is determined using:
a)
Triaxial apparatus
b)
Casagrande apparatus
c)
Core cutter
d)
Permeameter
46.
Which of the following defects in timber is caused by the growth of a branch?
a)
Split
b)
Check
c)
Knot
d)
Shake
47.
The width of a single-lane rural road as per IRC recommendations is:
a)
3.0 m
b)
3.75 m
c)
5.5 m
d)
7.0 m
48.
Which method is used in plane table surveying to determine the location of an unknown point?
a)
Intersection
b)
Radiation
c)
Traversing
d)
Resection
49.
In CAD software, which layer property helps to temporarily hide objects?
a)
Freeze
b)
Lock
c)
Color
d)
Plot
50.
What is the maximum permissible limit of fluoride in drinking water as per BIS?
a)
0.5 mg/L
b)
1.0 mg/L
c)
1.5 mg/L
d)
2.0 mg/L
51.
The process of joining steel bars using overlapping and binding wire is known as:
a)
Welding
b)
Lapping
c)
Bolting
d)
Threading
52.
Which type of valve is used to control the flow direction in pipelines?
a)
Gate valve
b)
Globe valve
c)
Check valve
d)
Butterfly valve
53.
Which drawing shows the layout of a building and its surroundings?
a)
Elevation
b)
Section
c)
Site plan
d)
Detail drawing
54.
Which method is commonly used for measuring discharge in open channels?
a)
Pitot tube
b)
Weir method
c)
Orifice meter
d)
Venturimeter
55.
A retaining wall fails primarily due to:
a)
Improper foundation
b)
Overturning due to earth pressure
c)
Thermal expansion
d)
Faulty drainage at base
56.
Which brick bond gives maximum strength to walls?
a)
English bond
b)
Flemish bond
c)
Header bond
d)
Stretcher bond
57.
The moment of inertia of a circular section about its diameter is given by:
a)
πd⁴/32
b)
πd⁴/64
c)
πd³/32
d)
πd²/4
58.
In leveling, B.S. stands for:
a)
Back Station
b)
Back Sight
c)
Bench Sight
d)
Base Slope
59.
Which of the following stones is best suited for road metal?
a)
Granite
b)
Marble
c)
Slate
d)
Limestone
60.
The type of curve used on hill roads to provide a smooth transition at turns is:
a)
Spiral curve
b)
Simple curve
c)
Reverse curve
d)
Vertical curve
61.
In engineering drawing, thick continuous lines are used to represent:
a)
Hidden edges
b)
Sectional views
c)
Visible outlines
d)
Centerlines
62.
Which IS code deals with general construction in steel?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 383
c)
IS 800
d)
IS 875
63.
The plasticity index is the difference between:
a)
Liquid limit and natural moisture content
b)
Liquid limit and shrinkage limit
c)
Liquid limit and plastic limit
d)
Plastic limit and shrinkage limit
64.
What is the recommended spacing between stirrups in a reinforced concrete beam?
a)
Minimum 300 mm
b)
Less than beam depth
c)
Maximum 150 mm
d)
Not more than 0.75 × effective depth
65.
In AutoCAD, the default extension of a drawing file is:
a)
.dxf
b)
.dwg
c)
.cad
d)
.dwt
66.
What does the abbreviation 'PVC' stand for in plumbing pipes?
a)
Poly Vinyl Carbonate
b)
Precast Vertical Cylinder
c)
Poly Vinyl Chloride
d)
Pressurized Vertical Container
67.
The maximum height of a residential building without requiring a lift is:
a)
10 m
b)
12 m
c)
15 m
d)
18 m
68.
Which surveying method is most suitable for large scale mapping?
a)
Chain survey
b)
Plane table survey
c)
Compass survey
d)
Theodolite survey
69.
In cement concrete, creep refers to:
a)
Early setting of concrete
b)
Shrinkage cracks
c)
Gradual increase in strain under sustained load
d)
Sudden failure of concrete
70.
What does IS 456:2000 pertain to?
a)
Steel structures
b)
Concrete mix design
c)
Plain and reinforced concrete
d)
Soil compaction standards
71.
In septic tank design, the detention period of sewage is generally:
a)
1–2 hours
b)
6–8 hours
c)
12–24 hours
d)
24–48 hours
72.
The strength of concrete increases with:
a)
Higher water content
b)
Increase in cement-aggregate ratio
c)
Proper curing
d)
Faster setting
73.
A double U-trap is commonly used in:
a)
Rainwater harvesting system
b)
Water closet outlet
c)
Ventilation pipe
d)
Trapdoor assembly
74.
The portion of a brick which is left projecting for bonding is called:
a)
Frog
b)
Quoin
c)
Toothing
d)
Spall
75.
The area of a triangle by the coordinate method is given by:
a)
½(x₁y₂ + x₂y₃ + x₃y₁)
b)
½(x₁y₂ + x₂y₃ + x₃y₁ - x₂y₁ - x₃y₂ - x₁y₃)
c)
½[(x₁y₂ + x₂y₃ + x₃y₁) - (x₂y₁ + x₃y₂ + x₁y₃)]
d)
½(x₁y₂ - x₂y₃ + x₃y₁)
76.
Which method of valuation is best suited for old buildings?
a)
Rental method
b)
Profit method
c)
Depreciation method
d)
Development method
77.
In irrigation engineering, 'duty' is defined as:
a)
Volume of water per area
b)
Depth of water required for crop
c)
Area irrigated per cumec of water
d)
Time required to irrigate 1 hectare
78.
In contour maps, closely spaced contour lines indicate:
a)
Flat slope
b)
Steep slope
c)
Uniform slope
d)
Convex ground
79.
The factor of safety for soil in foundation design generally ranges from:
a)
1.0 to 1.5
b)
1.2 to 1.8
c)
2.0 to 3.0
d)
3.5 to 4.5
80.
Which of the following is not a component of theodolite?
a)
Telescope
b)
Level tube
c)
Alidade
d)
Vernier scale
81.
Which type of foundation is preferred for black cotton soil?
a)
Raft foundation
b)
Pile foundation
c)
Grillage foundation
d)
Isolated footing
82.
The term 'shrinkage limit' refers to:
a)
Moisture content below which soil volume remains constant
b)
Maximum moisture content for flow
c)
Minimum moisture for plastic behavior
d)
Point of zero plasticity
83.
In AutoCAD, the command to draw a rectangle with specific dimensions is:
a)
BOX
b)
RECTANG
c)
RECTANGLE
d)
SQUARE
84.
Which one of the following is a two-dimensional CAD entity?
a)
Line
b)
Box
c)
Sphere
d)
Torus
85.
In cement concrete, segregation refers to:
a)
Evaporation of water
b)
Formation of cracks
c)
Separation of coarse aggregates from the mix
d)
Lack of hydration
86.
The 'dead load' on a structure includes:
a)
Wind load
b)
Self-weight of structural elements
c)
Live occupancy
d)
Earthquake load
87.
The ratio of span to effective depth for a cantilever beam is limited to:
a)
7
b)
10
c)
20
d)
25
88.
The color of good quality Portland cement is:
a)
Bluish grey
b)
Yellowish white
c)
Bright white
d)
Reddish grey
89.
The minimum grade of concrete for RCC works as per IS 456 is:
a)
M10
b)
M15
c)
M20
d)
M25
90.
Which structural member resists compression in a roof truss?
a)
Tie member
b)
Strut
c)
Rafter
d)
Purlin
91.
What is the minimum diameter of a dowel bar used in expansion joints of rigid pavements?
a)
10 mm
b)
16 mm
c)
25 mm
d)
32 mm
92.
The most important property of water for construction work is:
a)
Hardness
b)
Alkalinity
c)
pH value
d)
Freedom from impurities
93.
Which of the following is not a part of a door frame?
a)
Shutter
b)
Post
c)
Transom
d)
Sill
94.
A canal aligned along the natural contour of a ground is called:
a)
Contour canal
b)
Side slope canal
c)
Ridge canal
d)
Flood canal
95.
The topmost part of an arch is called:
a)
Haunch
b)
Abutment
c)
Springing point
d)
Crown
96.
The best cement for marine structures is:
a)
Ordinary Portland cement
b)
Rapid hardening cement
c)
Sulphate resistant cement
d)
Low heat cement
97.
The angle between two plane mirrors in a compass box is usually:
a)
30°
b)
45°
c)
60°
d)
90°
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