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1. |
The rate of payment is made for 100 cu m (per % cu m) in case of |
A. | earth work in excavation |
B. | rock cutting |
C. | excavation in trenches for foundation |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
2. |
The rate of an item of work depends on |
A. | specifications of works |
B. | specifications of materials |
C. | proportion of mortar |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
3. |
The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate, is |
A. | quantity of the materials |
B. | availability of materials |
C. | transportation of materials |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
4. |
Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is |
A. | 10 cm |
B. | 15 cm |
C. | 20 cm |
D. | none of these |
Answer» A. 10 cm |
5. |
The plinth area of a building not includes |
A. | area of the walls at the floor level |
B. | internal shaft for sanitary installations up to 2 sq m. in area |
C. | lift and wall including landing |
D. | area of cantilevered porch |
Answer» D. area of cantilevered porch |
6. |
If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a particular length, and the ground is also having a longitudinal slope, the earthwork may be calculated by |
A. | mid-section formula |
B. | trapezoidal formula |
C. | prismoidal formula |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
7. |
A cement concrete road is 1000 m long, 8 m wide and 15 cm thick over the sub-base of 10 cm thick gravel. The box cutting in road crust is |
A. | 500 m3 |
B. | 1000 m3 |
C. | 1500 m3 |
D. | 2000 m3 |
Answer» C. 1500 m3 |
8. |
While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is |
A. | metre for length |
B. | cubic metre for area |
C. | square metres for volume |
D. | litre for capacity |
Answer» D. litre for capacity |
9. |
The brick work is not measured in cu m in case of |
A. | one or more than one brick wall |
B. | brick work in arches |
C. | reinforced brick work |
D. | half brick wall |
Answer» D. half brick wall |
10. |
The assumption on which the trapezoidal formula for volumes is based, is |
A. | the end sections are parallel planes |
B. | the mid-area of a pyramid is half the average area of the ends |
C. | the volume of the prismoidal is over-estimated and hence a prismoidal correction is applied |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
11. |
In the mid-section formula |
A. | the mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections |
B. | the area of mid-sections is calculated by using mean depth |
C. | the volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two original sections |
D. | all of the above |
Answer» D. all of the above |
12. |
Pick up the correct statement from the following: |
A. | the earth work of cutting in trenches or borrow pits in fairly uniform ground is measured with the help of average depths of the dead men |
B. | the earth work in trenches or borrow pits in irregular ground is measured by taking the difference in levels before and after completion of work |
C. | the earth work in trenches or borrow pits, where neither a nor b is feasible, are measured from the fillings after deduction of voids |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
13. |
The cross-sections for a highway is taken at |
A. | right angle to the centre line |
B. | 30 metres apart |
C. | intermediate points having abrupt change in gradient |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
14. |
Referring of given figure, pick up the correct statement from the following: |
A. | the total length of centre line of four walls is 20 m |
B. | length of long wall out-to-out is 6.80 m |
C. | length of short walls in-to-in is 3.20 m |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
15. |
According to Indian Standards Institute, the actual size of modular bricks is |
A. | 23 cm × 11.5 cm × 7.5 cm |
B. | 25 cm × 13 cm × 7.5 cm |
C. | 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm |
D. | 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm |
Answer» C. 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm |
16. |
The following item of earth work is not measured separately. |
A. | setting out of works |
B. | site clearance |
C. | steps in deep excavation |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
17. |
The measurement is made in square metre in case of |
A. | cement concrete in foundation |
B. | r.c.c. structure |
C. | hollow concrete block wall |
D. | none of these |
Answer» D. none of these |
18. |
Cost of fittings and their fixing is specified for the following sanitary fittings |
A. | water closets |
B. | flushing pipes |
C. | lavatory basins |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
19. |
The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width and 10 sq.m in plan area with a depth not exceeding 30 cm, is termed as |
A. | excavation |
B. | surface dressing |
C. | cutting |
D. | surface excavation |
Answer» D. surface excavation |
20. |
For the construction of buildings, the subheads of the estimate are |
A. | earthwork, concrete work, brick work |
B. | brickwork, stone work, roofing |
C. | brickwork flooring, wood work, steel work |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
21. |
Pick up the correct statement from the following: |
A. | pointing is measured in sq.m |
B. | plastering is measured in sq.m |
C. | glazing is measured in sq.m |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
22. |
The cross-section of a road partly in banking and partly in cutting is shown in the given figure. The area of the shaded portion is |
A. | b - rd)²/(r - s) |
B. | b - rd)²/(r + s) |
C. | ½ × (b + rd)²/(r - s) |
D. | b - rd)²/(s - r) |
Answer» A. b - rd)²/(r - s) |
23. |
Pick up the correct statement from the following: |
A. | if the bed level is above n.s.l. the canal is called fully in baking and the berms are designed as 3 d where d is full supply depth of water (f.s.d.) |
B. | area of canal in cutting = bd + sd 2 where b = bed width, d = depth of cutting and s is the side slope |
C. | if f.s.l. is above n.s.l the canal is called partly in cutting and partly in filling and berms are designed as 2d where d is full supply depth |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
24. |
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: |
A. | no deduction is made for the volume occupied by reinforcement |
B. | no deduction is made for the openings upto 0.1 sq.m |
C. | no deduction is made for volumes occupied by pipes, not exceeding 100 sq.cm in crosssection |
D. | none of these |
Answer» D. none of these |
25. |
The value of 'B' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is: |
A. | 45 cm |
B. | 50 cm |
C. | 30 cm |
D. | 25 cm |
Answer» A. 45 cm |
26. |
Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square metres for payment. |
A. | ordinary cuttings up to 1 m |
B. | surface dressing up to 15 cm depths |
C. | surface excavation up to 30 cm depths |
D. | both (b) and (c) |
Answer» D. both (b) and (c) |
27. |
As per Indian Standard Specifications, the peak discharge for domestic purposes per capita per minute, is taken |
A. | 1.80 litres for 5 to 10 users |
B. | 1.20 litres for 15 users |
C. | 1.35 for 20 users |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
28. |
In long and short wall method of estimation, the length of long wall is the centre to centre distance between the walls and |
A. | breadth of the wall |
B. | half breadth of wall on each side |
C. | one fourth breadth of wall on each side |
D. | none of these |
Answer» B. half breadth of wall on each side |
29. |
The expected out turn of cement concrete 1 : 2 : 4 per mason per day is |
A. | 1.5 m3 |
B. | 2.5 m3 |
C. | 3.5 m3 |
D. | 5.0 m3 |
Answer» D. 5.0 m3 |
30. |
The value of 'C' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is: |
A. | 400 mm |
B. | 450 mm |
C. | 500 mm |
D. | 550 mm |
Answer» C. 500 mm |
31. |
The area is measured correct to the nearest |
A. | 0.01 sqm |
B. | 0.02 sqm |
C. | 0.03 sqm |
D. | 0.04 sqm |
Answer» A. 0.01 sqm |
32. |
The measurement is not made in square metres in case of |
A. | d.p.c. (damp proof course) |
B. | form works |
C. | concrete jeffries |
D. | r.c. chhajja |
Answer» D. r.c. chhajja |
33. |
The value of 'A' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is: |
A. | 25 cm |
B. | 30 cm |
C. | 40 cm |
D. | 45 cm |
Answer» B. 30 cm |
34. |
The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer is called |
A. | master trap |
B. | intercepting trap |
C. | interception manhole |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
35. |
Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds |
A. | 2.0 % |
B. | 2.5 % |
C. | 4.0 % |
D. | 5.0 % |
Answer» D. 5.0 % |
36. |
The cost of the earthwork in excavation for the surface drain of cross-section shown in the given figure for a total length of 5 metres @ Rs. 450% cum, is |
A. | rs. 400 |
B. | rs. 425 |
C. | rs. 450 |
D. | rs. 500 |
Answer» C. rs. 450 |
37. |
The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per mansion per day |
A. | 2.5 sqm |
B. | 5.0 sqm |
C. | 7.5 sqm |
D. | 10 sqm |
Answer» C. 7.5 sqm |
38. |
Pick up the correct statement from the following: |
A. | the bent up bars at a support resist the negative bending moment |
B. | the bent up bars at a support resist the sharing force |
C. | the bending of bars near supports is generally at 45° |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
39. |
While preparing a detailed estimate |
A. | dimension should be measured correct to 0.01 m |
B. | area should be measured correct to 0.01 sqm |
C. | volume should be measured correct to 0.01 cum |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
40. |
The item of the brick structure measured in sq.m, is |
A. | reinforced brick work |
B. | broken glass coping |
C. | brick edging |
D. | brick work in arches |
Answer» B. broken glass coping |
41. |
The most reliable estimate is |
A. | detailed estimate |
B. | preliminary estimate |
C. | plinth area estimate |
D. | cube rate estimate |
Answer» A. detailed estimate |
42. |
According to ISI method of measurement, the order of the sequence is |
A. | length, breadth, height |
B. | breadth, length, height |
C. | height, length, breadth |
D. | none of these |
Answer» A. length, breadth, height |
43. |
Anti-siphonage pipe is connected to |
A. | main soil pipe |
B. | bottom of p trap w.c. |
C. | top of p trap w.c. |
D. | side of water closet |
Answer» C. top of p trap w.c. |
44. |
Pick up the correct statement from the following: |
A. | in a gully trap, a water seal of 6 to 7.5 cm is provided |
B. | the gully trap collects waste water from the kitchen, sink, wash basins, etc. |
C. | the gully trap disconnects the sullage drain from the main drainage system |
D. | the grating provided over gully traps is 23 cm square |
Answer» B. the gully trap collects waste water from the kitchen, sink, wash basins, etc. |
45. |
Pick up the correct statement from the following: |
A. | bricks are paid per thousand |
B. | cement is paid per 50 kg bag |
C. | lime is paid per quintal |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
46. |
Pick up the correct statement from the following: |
A. | all pipes and fittings are classified according to their diameters |
B. | the diameter of the pipes is the nominal diameter of internal bore |
C. | all pipes are measured along the centre line of the pipes in metres |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
47. |
Pick up the correct statement in case of water supply. |
A. | pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately |
B. | cutting through walls and floors are included with the item |
C. | pipes are classified according to their sizes and quality |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
48. |
The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square metres |
A. | root slabs |
B. | floors |
C. | wall panels |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
49. |
The expected out turn of 12 mm plastering with cement mortar is |
A. | 2.5 sq m |
B. | 4.0 sq m |
C. | 6.0 sq m |
D. | 8.0 sq m |
Answer» D. 8.0 sq m |
50. |
The total length of a cranked bar through a distance (d) at 45° in case of a beam of effective length L, is |
A. | l + 0.42 d |
B. | l + (2 × 0.42 d) |
C. | l - (0.42 d) |
D. | l - (2 × 0.4 d) |
Answer» B. l + (2 × 0.42 d) |
51. |
The measurement is made for stone work in square metre in case of |
A. | wall facing |
B. | columns, lintels, copings |
C. | building work |
D. | (a) and (d) of the above |
Answer» D. (a) and (d) of the above |
52. |
Carpet area does not include the area of |
A. | the walls along with doors and other openings |
B. | bath room and lavatory |
C. | kitchen and pantry |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
53. |
The cross-sectional area of the embankment of a canal fully in embankment in the given figure is |
A. | ½ ( + ) h |
B. | ( + ) h + sb² |
C. | ( + ) + 2sh² |
D. | 2 [( + ) (b + sh²)] |
Answer» C. ( + ) + 2sh² |
54. |
The correct Prismoidal formula for volume is |
A. | d [first area + last area + even area + 2 odd areas] |
B. | d/3 [first area + last area + 4 even area + 2 odd areas] |
C. | d/3 [first area + last area + 2 even area + 4 odd areas] |
D. | d/6 [first area + odd areas] |
Answer» B. d/3 [first area + last area + 4 even area + 2 odd areas] |
55. |
In case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps, the cost includes |
A. | setting and laying |
B. | bed concreting |
C. | connection to drains |
D. | all of these |
Answer» D. all of these |
56. |
The inspection pit or chamber is a manhole provided in a base drainage system |
A. | at every change of direction |
B. | at every change of gradient |
C. | at every 30 m intervals |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
57. |
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: |
A. | dimensions are measured to the nearest 0.01 m |
B. | areas are measured to the nearest 0.01 sq.m |
C. | cubic contents are measured to the nearest 0.1 cum |
D. | weights are measured to the nearest 0.001 tonnes |
Answer» C. cubic contents are measured to the nearest 0.1 cum |
58. |
The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating |
A. | circular buildings |
B. | hexagonal buildings |
C. | octagonal buildings |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
59. |
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: |
A. | the built up covered area at the floor level of any storey of a building is called plinth area |
B. | the usable covered area of the rooms of any storey of a building is called carpet area |
C. | the carpet area of a building along with area of its kitchen, pantry, store, lavatory, bath room and glazed veranda, is called floor area |
D. | none of these |
Answer» D. none of these |
60. |
The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following: |
A. | collapsible gates with rails |
B. | rolling shutters |
C. | expanded metal wire netting |
D. | m.s. reinforcement of r.c.c. works |
Answer» D. m.s. reinforcement of r.c.c. works |
61. |
The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended |
A. | 100 mm |
B. | 150 mm |
C. | 200 mm |
D. | 175 mm |
Answer» B. 150 mm |
62. |
The order of booking dimensions is |
A. | length, breadth, height |
B. | breadth, length, height |
C. | height, breadth, length |
D. | none of these |
Answer» A. length, breadth, height |
63. |
Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following: |
A. | it is provided in between the lower end of the house drain and the street sewer |
B. | it is provided a cleaning eye at the top of the trap |
C. | the mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe |
D. | the water seal is less than that of ordinary traps |
Answer» D. the water seal is less than that of ordinary traps |
64. |
S: 1 and length is |
A. | d × d × s |
B. | d2× (ds)2] |
C. | l.d 1 + s2) |
D. | 2 l.d 1 + s2) |
Answer» C. l.d 1 + s2) |
65. |
The detention period in a septic tank is assumed |
A. | 20 minutes |
B. | 25 minutes |
C. | 30 minutes |
D. | 40 minutes |
Answer» C. 30 minutes |
66. |
Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate |
A. | wall thickness |
B. | room area |
C. | w.c. area |
D. | courtyard area |
Answer» D. courtyard area |
67. |
The minimum width of a septic tank is taken |
A. | 70 cm |
B. | 75 cm |
C. | 80 cm |
D. | 90 cm |
Answer» B. 75 cm |
68. |
Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is |
A. | cleats |
B. | brackets |
C. | bolts |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
69. |
The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per workman per day is |
A. | 1.00 cum |
B. | 2.00 cum |
C. | 3.00 cum |
D. | 4.00 cum |
Answer» C. 3.00 cum |
70. |
The expected out turn of brick work in cement mortar in foundation and plinth per mason per day, is |
A. | 1.00 m3 |
B. | 1.25 m3 |
C. | 1.50 m3 |
D. | 1.75 m3 |
Answer» B. 1.25 m3 |
71. |
The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of |
A. | honey comb brick work |
B. | brick flat soling |
C. | half brick walls or the partition |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
72. |
The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept |
A. | 60 cm |
B. | 70 cm |
C. | 75 cm to 80 cm |
D. | 80 cm |
Answer» C. 75 cm to 80 cm |
73. |
For 12 mm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 on 100 sq.m new brick work, the quantity of cement required, is |
A. | 0.200 m3 |
B. | 0.247 m3 |
C. | 0.274 m3 |
D. | 0.295 m3 |
Answer» C. 0.274 m3 |
74. |
The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is |
A. | collapsible gates |
B. | rolling shutters |
C. | ventilators and glazing |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
75. |
The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in |
A. | cub. m |
B. | sq. m |
C. | metres |
D. | none of these |
Answer» B. sq. m |
76. |
The volume is measured correct to the nearest |
A. | 0.01 cum |
B. | 0.02 cum |
C. | 0.03 cum |
D. | 0.04 cum |
Answer» A. 0.01 cum |
77. |
For 100 sq. m cement concrete (1 : 2: 4) 4 cm thick floor, the quantity of cement required, is |
A. | 0.90 m3 |
B. | 0.94 m3 |
C. | 0.98 m3 |
D. | 1.00 m3 |
Answer» B. 0.94 m3 |
78. |
Size, capacity and materials need be specified for |
A. | bib-c*cks |
B. | stop-c*cks |
C. | ball valves |
D. | all the above |
Answer» D. all the above |
79. |
The expected out turn of half brick partition wall per mason per day is |
A. | 1.5 m3 |
B. | 2.0 m3 |
C. | 4.0 m2 |
D. | 5.0 m2 |
Answer» B. 2.0 m3 |
80. |
The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to |
A. | 100 % |
B. | 75 % |
C. | 50 % |
D. | 25 % |
Answer» C. 50 % |
81. |
The slope of the outlet of 'P trap' below the horizontal is kept |
A. | 8° |
B. | 10° |
C. | 12° |
D. | 14° |
Answer» D. 14° |
82. |
The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest |
A. | 0.25 kg |
B. | 0.50 kg |
C. | 0.75 kg |
D. | 1.00 kg |
Answer» D. 1.00 kg |
83. |
Berms are provided in canals if these are |
A. | fully in excavation |
B. | partly in excavation and partly in embankment |
C. | fully in embankment |
D. | all the above |
Answer» B. partly in excavation and partly in embankment |
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