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WorksheetsSATURDAY WEEKLY EXAM - 1 st Gr. Overseer Level (07/06/25)
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which bond is commonly used for constructing brick walls in residential buildings?
a)
English bond
b)
Flemish bond
c)
Rat trap bond
d)
Header bond
2.
The recommended slump for concrete used in beams and slabs is:
a)
25-50 mm
b)
75-100 mm
c)
50-75 mm
d)
100-125 mm
3.
Which IS code gives recommendations for general construction in masonry?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 383
c)
IS 1905
d)
IS 800
4.
The most suitable paint for metal surface exposed to weather is:
a)
Distemper
b)
Plastic paint
c)
Emulsion paint
d)
Enamel paint
5.
What is the purpose of providing chajja in buildings?
a)
Aesthetic look
b)
Rainwater drainage
c)
Sunshade protection
d)
All of these
6.
Which floor finish is most durable and resistant to wear?
a)
PVC flooring
b)
Terrazzo flooring
c)
Brick flooring
d)
Wooden flooring
7.
Assertion (A): Pile foundations are used where the bearing capacity of soil is very low.
Reason (R): Piles transfer the load through weak soil to stronger strata.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true but R is false
d)
A is false but R is true
8.
Assertion (A): Lime is preferred for finishing coat of plastering.
Reason (R): Lime offers good adhesion and plasticity.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true but R is false
d)
A is false but R is true
9.
Calculate the exact number of bricks required for a 3m × 2m × 0.23m wall. Standard brick size is 200mm × 100mm × 100mm (including mortar).
a)
670
b)
690
c)
720
d)
750
10.
How many bags of cement are required for 10 m³ of concrete in a 1:2:4 mix? (1 bag = 0.035 m³)
a)
60
b)
63
c)
65
d)
70
11.
The minimum slope for a flat roof for effective drainage is:
a)
1 in 40
b)
1 in 60
c)
1 in 20
d)
1 in 100
12.
In a cavity wall construction, why is the inner leaf made thicker than the outer leaf in structural buildings?
a)
To reduce overall wall thickness
b)
To support floor loads and structural stability
c)
To enhance aesthetic appearance
d)
To improve water resistance of outer wall
13.
In formwork construction, what is the primary purpose of providing camber?
a)
To ease removal of formwork
b)
To improve appearance
c)
To counter deflection
d)
To control shrinkage
14.
According to building planning, what is the optimum breadth to length ratio for a room to avoid a tunnel-like effect?
a)
1:1
b)
1:1.5
c)
1:2
d)
1:3
15.
Which type of circulation refers to movement within a single floor of a building?
a)
Horizontal circulation
b)
Vertical circulation
c)
Diagonal circulation
d)
Peripheral circulation
16.
Planning a dining room next to a kitchen is an example of which principle?
a)
Roominess
b)
Grouping
c)
Aspect
d)
Circulation
17.
Which of the following is not a factor considered under sanitation in building planning?
a)
Lighting
b)
Ventilation
c)
Privacy
d)
Cleanliness
18.
Match the following rooms with their preferred orientations.
a)
Bedroom – NW, Kitchen – E, Store – N
b)
Bedroom – E, Kitchen – NW, Store – SW
c)
Bedroom – N, Kitchen – S, Store – SE
d)
Bedroom – S, Kitchen – W, Store – E
19.
Statement: In planning, economy should never compromise strength of the structure.
Reason: Weak planning often leads to increased cost in repairs.
a)
Both Statement and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation.
b)
Both are true but not related.
c)
Statement is true, Reason is false.
d)
Statement is false, Reason is true.
20.
What is the minimum air changes per hour recommended for a kitchen in residential planning?
a)
3
b)
4
c)
6
d)
12
21.
Which planning element is concerned with making outer view aesthetically appealing?
a)
Aspect
b)
Circulation
c)
Prospect
d)
Elegance
22.
What is the permissible covered area for a plot of 180 sq.m according to the classification?
a)
33%
b)
40%
c)
50%
d)
60%
23.
Which document shows the layout of roads, services, and access for development?
a)
Site Plan
b)
Key Plan
c)
Layout Plan
d)
Service Plan
24.
A simply supported RCC beam has a clear span of 5 m. Calculate the minimum effective depth required as per IS 456.
a)
200 mm
b)
250 mm
c)
300 mm
d)
400 mm
25.
In a two-way slab, the torsion reinforcement at a corner discontinuous on both sides extends a minimum distance of:
a)
0.3L
b)
1.5 times longer span
c)
One-fifth of shorter span
d)
0.25L
26.
Side face reinforcement in beams is required when web depth exceeds:
a)
450 mm
b)
500 mm
c)
750 mm
d)
1000 mm
27.
What is the maximum spacing of longitudinal bars along the periphery of a circular RCC column?
a)
100 mm
b)
250 mm
c)
300 mm
d)
350 mm
28.
Due to helical reinforcement, the axial load carrying capacity of a column increases by:
a)
10%
b)
15%
c)
5%
d)
20%
29.
Match the following beam types with their corresponding characteristics: A. Simply Supported Beam B. Fixed Beam C. Cantilever D. Continuous Beam
1.span/20
2.prevent rotation and translation
3.maximum moment at fixed end
4.over multiple supports
a)
A-1,B-2,C-3,D-4
b)
A-1, B-3,C-2,D-4
c)
A-2, B-1,C-4,D-3
d)
A-4,B-3,C-1,D-2
30.
Which of the following is NOT a type of flat slab?
a)
Flat slab with column heads
b)
Flat slab with drop panels
c)
Flat slab with ribbed beams
d)
Flat slab with both drop panel and column head
31.
Maximum spacing for vertical stirrups as per IS 456-2000 is:
a)
d or 450 mm
b)
0.75d or 450 mm
c)
0.75d or 300 mm
d)
d or 300 mm
32.
In a two-way slab, reinforcement provided at midspan must extend beyond middle strip up to:
a)
0.3L from any edge
b)
0.15L from discontinuous edge and 0.25L from continuous edge
c)
0.2L from all edges
d)
0.1L from support
33.
Which sewer section is preferred in combined sewers to maintain high velocity during low flow?
a)
Circular
b)
Egg-shaped
c)
Rectangular
d)
Parabolic
34.
Which pipe joint is most suitable where differential settlement is expected?
a)
Flanged Joint
b)
Expansion Joint
c)
Flexible Joint
d)
Screwed Joint
35.
Which component is used at the junction of house sewer and municipal sewer to prevent entry of foul gases?
a)
Bottle trap
b)
Gully trap
c)
Intercepting trap
d)
Floor trap
36.
Which of the following traps is used specifically below a wash basin?
a)
Bottle trap
b)
Q trap
c)
S trap
d)
Intercepting trap
37.
In water supply, which device prevents backflow contamination?
a)
Backwater valve
b)
Air gap
c)
Reflux valve
d)
All of these
38.
Which sanitary system is the most hygienic and preferred in modern cities?
a)
Dry system
b)
Conservancy system
c)
Water carriage system
d)
None
39.
Minimum depth of water seal in a good trap is usually:
a)
10 mm
b)
20 mm
c)
50 mm
d)
75 mm
40.
Which sewer appurtenance helps detect blockages using a lamp?
a)
Drop manhole
b)
Lamp hole
c)
Flushing tank
d)
Clean out
41.
In household plumbing, a single stack system is suitable for:
a)
All multistorey buildings
b)
2-floor buildings only
c)
Ground + 4 floors
d)
Only commercial buildings
42.
What is the main reason upper yield point is observed only in mild steel and not in hot-rolled or high-grade steels?
a)
Due to strain hardening
b)
Due to impurities
c)
Because of dislocation pinning
d)
It is an artifact of testing
43.
According to IS 800:2007, what is the minimum thickness of steel sections exposed to weather but inaccessible for painting?
a)
6 mm
b)
5 mm
c)
8 mm
d)
10 mm
44.
Which IS code specifies hot-rolled low, medium and high tensile structural steel used in fusion weld quality applications?
a)
IS 2062
b)
IS 800
c)
IS 226
d)
IS 961
45.
What is the value of allowable tensile stress for structural steel used in service load condition as per working stress method?
a)
0.6 fy
b)
0.45 fy
c)
0.66 fy
d)
0.80 fy
46.
For a limit state design, if characteristic load = 120 kN and partial safety factor γf = 1.5, what is the design load?
a)
180 kN
b)
160 kN
c)
150 kN
d)
200 kN
47.
Which type of sleeper is best suited for track circuiting due to its insulating properties?
a)
Steel sleeper
b)
Cast iron sleeper
c)
Concrete sleeper
d)
Timber sleeper
48.
In Roman roads, the total depth provided ranged between:
a)
300–600 mm
b)
750-1200mm
c)
400–900 mm
d)
1000–1500 mm
49.
Assertion (A): Fish plates are used to connect two rails in vertical and horizontal planes.
Reason (R): Fish plates are made of wood to allow expansion.
Choose the correct option.
a)
A is true, R is true, R is the correct explanation
b)
A is true, R is true, R is not the correct explanation
c)
A is true, R is false
d)
A is false, R is true
50.
What is the maximum super elevation permitted for Broad Gauge in Indian Railways?
a)
5.1 cm
b)
7.6 cm
c)
10.5 cm
d)
16.7 cm
51.
Match the following types of ballast with their common use:
A. Sand Ballast
B. Broken Stone
C. Gravel
D. Moorum
a)
A-Noise reduction, B-High speed routes, C-Rounded stones, D-New track
b)
A-New track, B-Noise reduction, C-High speed, D-Rounded
c)
A-High speed, B-Rounded, C-New track, D-Noise
d)
A-Rounded, B-New track, C-Noise, D-High speed
52.
Which type of bridge can move or open to allow ship passage?
a)
Fixed span bridge
b)
Arch bridge
c)
Movable span bridge
d)
Truss bridge
53.
Creep in rails is caused primarily due to:
a)
Vertical settlement
b)
Bending stress
c)
Wave action and percussion
d)
Rail corrosion
54.
Which sleeper has the highest scrap value and longest lifespan among the listed options?
a)
Timber sleeper
b)
Cast iron sleeper
c)
Steel sleeper
d)
RCC sleeper
55.
Assertion (A): A viaduct is a type of bridge with a series of arches.
Reason (R): Viaducts are provided in deep valleys.
a)
A is true, R is true, R is the correct explanation
b)
A is true, R is true, R is not the correct explanation
c)
A is true, R is false
d)
A is false, R is true
56.
Calculate the target road length under Bombay Road Plan (32 km per 100 km²) for an area of 1800 km².
a)
576 km
b)
512 km
c)
480 km
d)
600 km
57.
Which rail defect occurs when cracks form on the side of the rail web?
a)
Split head
b)
Horizontal crack
c)
Square break
d)
Wheel burn
58.
Which sleeper type is commonly used in modern Indian railway tracks?
a)
CST-9 sleeper
b)
Timber sleeper
c)
Steel sleeper
d)
Pre-stressed concrete sleeper
59.
What is the function of a ‘Check Rail’ in crossings?
a)
To carry load
b)
To connect rails
c)
To prevent lateral movement of wheels
d)
To support sleepers
60.
Which bridge component allows angular movement of the superstructure at piers and abutments?
a)
Abutments
b)
Cross Girders
c)
Bearings
d)
Wing Walls
61.
What is the unit of duty in direct irrigation (flow duty)?
a)
hectares/million cubic metre
b)
hectares/cumec
c)
cumec/hectares
d)
cumec/day
62.
Assertion (A): Borrow pits should not be continuous along the canal alignment.
Reason (R): Continuous borrow pits may weaken canal banks.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
c)
A is true, R is false
d)
A is false, R is true
63.
Which of the following canals carry water but do not directly irrigate fields?
a)
Main Canal
b)
Branch Canal
c)
Feeder Canal
d)
Minor Distributary
64.
Which theory introduced the concept of semi-elliptical cross section for regime channels?
a)
Kennedy’s theory
b)
Lacey’s theory
c)
Darcy's law
d)
Manning's formula
65.
The side slope of dowla or dowel in a canal cross-section is:
a)
1V : 1H
b)
1H : 2V
c)
1V : 0.5H
d)
0.5H : 1V
66.
Which of the following is not a hard surface type canal lining?
a)
Asphaltic lining
b)
Brick lining
c)
Cement concrete lining
d)
Clay puddle
67.
The most efficient and durable canal lining material is:
a)
Brick
b)
Asphaltic
c)
Cement concrete
d)
Clay puddle
68.
A canal carries discharge of 2500 cumecs. What is the wetted perimeter (P)
a)
245.5 m
b)
225.5 m
c)
237.5 m
d)
212.5 m
69.
What is the function of bed bars in an unlined canal?
a)
Guide the water
b)
Support embankments
c)
Reference bed level
d)
Prevent seepage
70.
Calculate the duty (ha/cumec) if total depth of water = 105 cm, rainfall during base period = 15 cm, and base period = 90 days.
a)
900 ha/cumec
b)
720 ha/cumec
c)
864 ha/cumec
d)
1000 ha/cumec
71.
Which of the following alignment types is most economical and allows irrigation on both sides of canal?
a)
Contour canal
b)
Ridge canal
c)
Side slope canal
d)
Feeder canal
72.
Assertion (A): Capitalized value of a property is the product of its net income and year’s purchase. Reason (R): Year’s purchase indicates the number of years the investment will yield returns. Choose the correct option.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true but R is false
d)
A is false but R is true
73.
Assertion (A): In the sinking fund method of depreciation, the fund accumulates annually with compound interest. Reason (R): Depreciation is calculated by deducting a fixed amount from capital cost every year. Choose the correct option.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true but R is false
d)
A is false but R is true
74.
Match the following based on life expectancy:
A. Rolled steel joist
B. Sal wood doors
C. Cement concrete floor
D. Allahabad lock tiling
a)
A-75 yrs, B-30 yrs, C-50 yrs, D-25 yrs
b)
A-50 yrs, B-25 yrs, C-30 yrs, D-75 yrs
c)
A-100 yrs, B-30 yrs, C-75 yrs, D-20 yrs
d)
A-80 yrs, B-20 yrs, C-40 yrs, D-60 yrs
75.
A building has a capital cost of ₹50,000 with a scrap value of ₹5,000 and a life of 45 years. Calculate the annual depreciation using straight line method.
a)
₹900
b)
₹1,000
c)
₹1,200
d)
₹1,111
76.
Which among the following is **not** a part of outgoings while calculating net income in valuation?
a)
Sinking fund
b)
Loss of rent
c)
Capitalized value
d)
Municipal taxes
77.
Which of the following depreciation methods is most accurate for buildings with irregular deterioration patterns?
a)
Straight line method
b)
Sinking fund method
c)
Constant percentage method
d)
Quantity survey method
78.
Which of the following is measured in cubic meters (cu. m)?
a)
Painting of walls
b)
Soling for flooring
c)
R.C.C. footing
d)
Distempering of walls
79.
Which principle does the plane table survey primarily follow?
a)
Triangulation
b)
Traversing
c)
Parallelism
d)
Intersection
80.
Which accessory is used for centering in plane table surveying?
a)
Spirit level
b)
Alidade
c)
U-frame with bob
d)
Trough compass
81.
Which type of bearing is measured clockwise from the north?
a)
Reduced Bearing
b)
Whole Circle Bearing
c)
Magnetic Bearing
d)
True Bearing
82.
In leveling, the line joining cross hairs and the optical center is known as:
a)
Axis of telescope
b)
Line of collimation
c)
Plumb line
d)
Bubble axis
83.
Which method of contouring is the fastest but least accurate?
a)
Radial method
b)
By estimation
c)
Tacheometric method
d)
By cross-section
84.
Which method is used in plane table survey to plot inaccessible objects?
a)
Radiation
b)
Intersection
c)
Traversing
d)
Resection
85.
Which compass uses a graduated ring fixed to the box and not inverted readings?
a)
Surveyor’s compass
b)
Prismatic compass
c)
Plane table compass
d)
Telescopic compass
86.
What is the standard contour interval for building site design?
a)
5 m
b)
0.5 m
c)
2 m
d)
10 m
87.
Which instrument is used for orientation in plane table survey?
a)
Telescopic alidade
b)
Prismatic compass
c)
Spirit level
d)
Trough compass
88.
Statement 1: Prismatic compass readings are inverted.
Statement 2: Surveyor’s compass readings are direct.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Both statements are false
c)
Only Statement 1 is true
d)
Only Statement 2 is true
89.
Statement 1: Contour lines never cross each other.
Statement 2: They may intersect at overhanging cliffs.
a)
Only Statement 1 is true
b)
Only Statement 2 is true
c)
Both statements are true
d)
Both statements are false
90.
If a traverse line is 100 m long and has a bearing of 210°, what is the departure of this line?
a)
+50.0 m
b)
-86.60 m
c)
+86.60 m
d)
-50.0 m
91.
Which method in leveling is used to measure elevation differences by measuring vertical angles and horizontal distances?
a)
Fly leveling
b)
Trigonometric leveling
c)
Barometric leveling
d)
Reciprocal leveling
92.
Which leveling method is preferred to connect a far-off benchmark to the starting point of a project?
a)
Differential leveling
b)
Fly leveling
c)
Check leveling
d)
Cross-sectional leveling
93.
A projectile is launched with an initial velocity of 20 m/s at 30°. What is its range? (g = 10 m/s²)
a)
34.6 m
b)
40 m
c)
20 m
d)
70 m
94.
A body moving in a circle with constant speed has:
a)
Uniform velocity
b)
No acceleration
c)
Radial acceleration
d)
Constant acceleration
95.
A body of mass 10 kg is dropped from a height of 20 m. What is its velocity just before hitting ground? (g = 9.8 m/s²)
a)
10 m/s
b)
14 m/s
c)
19.8 m/s
d)
20 m/s
96.
What is the work done when a force of 100 N is applied at an angle of 60° to the direction of displacement for 10 m?
a)
1000 J
b)
500 J
c)
866 J
d)
200 J
97.
Which of the following is dimensionally correct for energy?
a)
ML²T⁻²
b)
MLT⁻²
c)
MLT⁻¹
d)
M²L²T⁻²
98.
The mechanical advantage of an inclined plane increases when:
a)
Slope is increased
b)
Slope is reduced
c)
Friction is increased
d)
Load is increased
99.
A force acts on a body for 5 seconds and changes its velocity from 2 m/s to 12 m/s. If mass is 4 kg, calculate impulse.
a)
20 Ns
b)
40 Ns
c)
60 Ns
d)
80 Ns
100.
A screw jack has a velocity ratio of 50 and efficiency of 40%. What is the mechanical advantage?
a)
20
b)
25
c)
30
d)
40
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