Question No. 92 Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) In a king post truss, principal rafter and tie beams are jointed together with a bridle joint (B) Joint between the principal rafter and the king post is made by making tenon and mortise respectively (C) Joint between strut and king post, is generally of mortise and tenon type (D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 93 Sum of tread and rise must lie between (A) 300 to 350 mm (B) 400 to 450 mm (C) 500 to 550 mm (D) 600 to 650 mm
Answer: Option B
Question No. 94 In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to (A) 15 mm (B) 25 mm (C) 35 mm (D) 45 mm
Answer: Option B
Question No. 95 In soft clay of low bearing capacity, the type of steel pile generally used, is (A) H-pile (B) Screw pile (C) Disc pile (D) Pipe pile
Answer: Option B
Question No. 96 Gravels (A) Are cohesionless aggregates (B) Vary in size between 2 to 20 mm (C) Never swell when they come into contact with water (D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 97 The differential settlement in case of foundations on sandy soils should not exceed (A) 25 mm (B) 40 mm (C) 65 mm (D) 100 mm
Answer: Option A
Question No. 98 An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known (A) Ashlar arch (B) Rubble arch (C) Gauged arch (D) Axed arch Answer: Option A
Question No. 99 Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Lime mortar with cement in the ratio of in 10 is cheaper and better for outside plaster (B) For very cold or very hot climate, a compact and closed plan should be provided (C) On the sea coast, an exposed and open house is generally preferred (D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 100 Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls (A) To drain off the water from the filling (B) To ventilate the stone masonry (C) To add architectural beauty (D) To increase compaction of the earth retained
Answer: Option A
Question No. 101 The radial splits which are wider on the outside of the log and narrower towards the pith are known as (A) Heart shakes (B) Cupshakes (C) Starshakes (D) Rindgalls
Answer: Option C
Question No. 102 The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called (A) Round steps (B) Angular steps (C) Winders (D) Radial steps
Answer: Option C
Question No. 103 The concrete slump recommended for columns, is (A) 25 to 50 mm (B) 25 to 75 mm (C) 75 to 125 mm (D) 50 to 100 mm
Answer: Option C
Question No. 104 The minimum width of a stair in residential buildings, is (A) 55 cm (B) 70 cm (C) 85 cm (D) 100 cm
Answer: Option C
Question No. 105 The function of king post in a king post roof truss is (A) To support the frame work of the roof (B) To receive the ends of principal rafter (C) To prevent the walls from spreading outward (D) To prevent the tie beam from sagging at its centre
Answer: Option D
Question No. 106 The dimensions of a half queen closer, are (A) 9 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm (B) 9 cm × 9 cm × 4.5 cm (C) 9 cm × 4.5 cm × 9 cm (D) 1.8 cm × 4.5 cm × 9 cm Answer: Option C Question No. 107 For plastering the exposed brick walls, the cement sand mortar should be (A) 1 : 2 (B) 1 : 3 (C) 1 : 4 (D) 1 : 6
Answer: Option C
Question No. 108 The stone blocks approximately triangular in shape, used as steps, are known (A) Stone steps (B) Built up steps (C) Spandril steps (D) None of these
Answer: Option C
Question No. 109 As compared to English bond, double Flemish bond is (A) Stronger (B) More compact (C) Costly (D) None of the above
Answer: Option B
Question No. 110 Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The cost of square rooms is less (B) The expenditure on the foundation and roof for the double storeyed building is nearly half of that for the ground storeyed building (C) The cost of construction of a house may be minimised by restricting the height floors (D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 111 In the method of tube boring of soil investigation, the following is essential: (A) A tube of about 2 metres length and 20 cm diameter with a cutting edge (B) A flap valve at the bottom of tube is provided to extract the soil sample (C) The tube is raised and lowered by 4 thick rope moving over a pulley suspended on a tripod stand (D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 112 Slate (A) Is a metamorphic rock (B) Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes (C) Has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica (D) Possesses good water absorption capacity
Answer: Option A
Question No. 113 The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is (A) 0.5 m (B) 0.7 m (C) 0.9 m (D) 1.2 m
Answer: Option C
Question No. 114 In case of Raymond pile (A) Lengths vary from 6 m to 12 m (B) Diameter of top of piles varies from 40 cm to 60 cm (C) Diameter of pile at bottom varies from 20 cm to 28 cm (D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 115 Herringbone bond is used for (A) Walls having thickness more than 4 bricks (B) Architectural finish to the face work (C) Ornamental panels in brick flooring (D) All the above Answer: Option D Question No. 116 Suitable spacing of timber piles, is (A) 50 cm (B) 60 cm (C) 80 cm (D) 90 cm
Answer: Option D
Question No. 117 The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by (A) Lack of ventilation (B) Alternate wet and dry conditions (C) Complete submergence in water (D) None of the above
Answer: Option A
Question No. 118 Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Louvered door is generally provided in bath rooms (B) Flush door is generally provided in dining room (C) Revolving door is generally provided in cinema halls (D) Sliding door is generally provided in show rooms
Answer: Option C
Question No. 119 The minimum distance between the centres of bulb of diameter du, of a multi under reamed piles, is (A) du (B) 1.25 du (C) 1.5 du (D) 1.75 du
Answer: Option C
Question No. 120 The stone masonry of finely dressed stones laid in cement or lime, is (A) Random rubble masonry (B) Coursed rubble masonry (C) Dry rubble masonry (D) Ashlar masonry
Answer: Option D
Question No. 121 The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known as (A) Balusters (B) Newel posts (C) Balustrades (D) Railings
Answer: Option B
Question No. 122 Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) The function of foundation is to distribute the load of super structure over a large bearing area (B) No timbering is required for shallow trenches (C) Shallow foundations can be constructed on made-up soil (D) Black cotton soil is very good for foundation bed
Answer: Option D
Question No. 123 For the construction of flyovers in sandy soils, the type of foundation provided, is (A) Strap footing (B) Raft footing (C) Combined footing (D) Pier footing
Answer: Option D
Question No. 124 For a rectangular foundation of width b, eccentricity of load should not exceed (A) b/2 (B) b/3 (C) b/4 (D) b/6
Answer: Option D
Question No. 125 The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as (A) Friction pile (B) Sheet pile (C) Batter pile (D) Anchor pile
Answer: Option C
Question No. 126 The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of (A) Black cotton soil (B) Loose fine sandy soil (C) Dry coarse sandy soil (D) Hard rocks
Answer: Option D
Question No. 127 Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Cavity of a cavity wall should start near ground level (B) Cavity of a cavity wall should terminate near eaves level of sloping roof (C) Cavity of a cavity wall should terminate near coping of flat roof with parapet wall (D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 128 The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept (A) 5 cm (B) 10 cm (C) 15 cm (D) 20 cm
Answer: Option B
Question No. 129 The term string is used for (A) The underside of a stair (B) Outer projecting edge of a tread (C) A sloping member which supports the steps in a stair (D) A vertical member between two treads Answer: Option C Question No. 130 The 19 cm × 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as (A) Stretcher (B) Face (C) Front (D) Header
Answer: Option A
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