Q.1
The area of the cross-section of a road fully in banking shown in the given figure, is
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Q.2
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
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Q.3
The value of 'A' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is:
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Q.4
The value of 'C' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is:
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Q.5
The value of 'B' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is:
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Q.6

As per Indian Standard Specifications, the peak discharge for domestic purposes per capita per minute, is taken

  • 1.80 litres for 5 to 10 users
  • 1.20 litres for 15 users
  • 1.35 for 20 users
  • All the above.
Q.7

Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate

  • Wall thickness
  • Room area
  • Verandah area
  • W.C. area
  • Courtyard area.
Q.8

Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following :

  • It is provided in between the lower end of the house drain and the street sewer
  • It is provided a cleaning eye at the top of the trap
  • The height of fresh air inlet pipe fixed vertically with wall is 3 m
  • The mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe
  • The water seal is less than that of ordinary traps.
Q.9

The total length of a cranked bar through a distance (d) atin case of a beam of effective length L, is

  • L + 0.42 d
  • L + 2 x 0.42 d
  • L - 0.42 d
  • L - 2 x 0.4 d
Q.10

Pick up the correct statement in case of water supply.

  • Pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately
  • Cutting through walls and floors are included with the item
  • Pipes are classified according to their sizes and quality
  • In laying pipes, the method of jointing and fixing is specifically specified
  • All the above.
Q.11

The most reliable estiamte is

  • Detailed estimate
  • Preliminary estimate
  • Plinth area estimate
  • Cube rate estimate
  • None of these.
Q.12

The plinth area of a building not includes

  • area of the walls at the floor level
  • area of stair cover
  • internal shaft for sanitary installations up to 2 sq m. in area
  • lift and wall including landing
  • area of cantilevered porch.
Q.13

The measurement is not made in square metres in case of

  • D.P.C. (Damp proof course)
  • Form works
  • Concrete Jaffries
  • R.C. Chhajja.
Q.14

The area is measured correct to the nearest

  • 0.01 sqm
  • 0.02 sqm
  • 0.03 sqm
  • 0.04 sqm
  • 0.05 sqm
Q.15

In the mid-section formula

  • The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections
  • The area of mid-sections is calculated by using mean depth
  • The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two sections
  • The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two original sections
  • (a), (b) and (c) of the above.
Q.16

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  • The bent up bars at a support resist the negative bending moment
  • The bent up bars at a support resist the sharing force
  • The bending of bars near supports is generally at 45°
  • All the above.
Q.17

The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square metres

  • Root slabs
  • Floors
  • D.P.C.
  • Wall panels
  • All the above.
Q.18

While estimating a reinforced cement structure, the omitted cover of concrete is assumed

  • at the end of reminforcing bar, not less than 25 mm or twice the diameter of the bar
  • in thin slabs, 12 mm minimum or diameter of the bar whichever is more
  • for reinforcing longitudinal bar in a beam 25 mm minimum or diameter of the largest bar which is more
  • All the above.
Q.19

In case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps, the cost includes

  • Setting and laying
  • Bed concreting
  • Connection to drains
  • All of these.
Q.20

The expected out turn ofmm plastering with cement mortar is

  • 2.5 sq m
  • 4.0 sq m
  • 6.0 sq m
  • 8.0 sq m
  • 10 sq m
Q.21

Formm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 onsq.m new brick work, the quantity of cement required, is

  • 0.200 m3
  • 0.247 m3
  • 0.274 m3
  • 0.295 m3
Q.22

According to ISI method of measurement, the order of the sequence is

  • Length, breadth, height
  • Breadth, length, height
  • Height, length, breadth
  • None of these.
Q.23

Cost of fittings and their fixing is specified for the following sanitary fittings

  • Lavatary basins
  • Water closets
  • Flushing pipes
  • Sinks
  • All the above.
Q.24

The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is

  • Collapsible gates
  • Rolling shutters
  • Steel doors
  • Ventilators and glazing.
  • All the above.
Q.25

The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of

  • Honey comb brick work
  • Brick flat soling
  • Half brick walls or the partition
  • All the above.
Q.26

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  • The estimated value of the work excluding the amount for contigencies, work charged establishment, tool and plants, is called work value
  • The actual expenditure involved to complete a work including incidental, establishment and travelling charges, is called actual cost
  • The formal acceptance by the administrative department for incurring an expenditure on the work, is called administrative approval
  • The order of a competent authority sanctioning a properly detailed estimate of the cost of a work of construction or repair is called technical sanction
  • All the above.
Q.27

The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width andsq.m in plan area with a depth not exceedingcm, is termed as

  • Excavation
  • Surface dressing
  • Cutting
  • Surface excavation.
Q.28

In long and short wall method of estimation, the length of long wall is the centre to centre distance between the walls and

  • breadth of the wall
  • half breadth of wall on each side
  • one fourth breadth of wall on each side
  • None of these.
Q.29

The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate, is

  • Quantity of the materials
  • Availability of materials
  • Transportation of materials
  • Location of site and local labour charges
  • All the above.
Q.30

The minimum width of a septic tank is taken

  • 70 cm
  • 75 cm
  • 80 cm
  • 90 cm
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