1000+ Building Construction MCQ for SSC GD [Solved]

1. While designing a stair, the product of rise and going is approximately kept equal to
A. 350
B. 420
C. 450
D. 500
Answer : B

2. The inclined support at the ends of treads and rises of a stair, is known as
A. Baluster
B. Header
C. String
D. Beam
Answer : C

3. Crown is located at
A. Highest point on the extrados of the arch
B. Highest point on the intrados of the arch
C. Skew-back of the arch
D. None of these
Answer : A

4. Higher pitch of the roof
(i) Results in stronger roof
(ii) Results in weaker roof
(iii) Requires more covering material
(iv) Requires less covering material
The correct answer is
A. (i) and (iii)
B. (i) and (iv)
C. (ii) and (iii)
D. (ii) and (iv)
Answer : A

5. Ornamental moulded course placed on the top of a wall, is
A. Cornice
B. Coping
C. Frieze
D. Lintel
Answer : A

6. The compaction of concrete in the drilled pile hole is done by compressed air in the case of
A. Simplex pile
B. Franki pile
C. Pressure pile
D. Vibro pile
Answer : C

7. The form work from the slabs excluding props, can be removed only after
A. 1 day
B. 4 days
C. 7 days
D. 14 days
Answer : B

8. The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called
A. Round steps
B. Angular steps
C. Winders
D. Radial steps
Answer : C

9. The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon
A. The projection of the concrete block beyond the footing over it
B. The upward soil pressure
C. The mix of the concrete
D. All the above
Answer : D

10. Dutch bond is a modification of
A. English bond
B. Stretcher bond
C. Header bond
D. Single Flemish bond
Answer : A

11. In high mountainous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is
A. Shed type
B. Gable type
C. Gambrel type
D. Mansard type
Answer : C

12. For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar, is
A. 1 : 1
B. 1 : 2
C. 1 : 3
D. 1 : 4
Answer : B

13. Safe bearing capacity of black cotton soil varies from
A. 2 to 3 t/m²
B. 5 to 7.5 t/m²
C. 8 to 10 t/m²
D. 10 to 12 t/m²
Answer : B

14. A pointed arch which forms isosceles or equilateral triangle, is generally known as
A. Three centred arch
B. Two centred arch
C. Lancet arch
D. Bull's eye arch
Answer : C

15. According to National Building Code, the hydrants in water mains is provided at minimum interval of
A. 50 m
B. 60 m
C. 75 m
D. 90 m
Answer : C

16. 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 : D

17. The brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face of a wall, is known as
A. Header
B. Stretcher
C. Closer
D. None of these
Answer : A

18. The arrangement made to support an unsafe structure temporarily, is known as
A. Shoring
B. Scaffolding
C. Underpinning
D. Jacking
Answer : A

19. The process of working a flat for the finishing coat, is known
A. Dubbing out
B. Floating
C. Knitting
D. Blistering
Answer : B

20. Couple roof is used for spans
A. 3.5 m or less
B. 3.5 m but less than 5 m
C. 5 m but less than 6.5 m
D. 6.5 m but less than 8 m
Answer : A

21. The construction joints in buildings are provided after
A. 10 m
B. 15 m
C. 20 m
D. 40 m
Answer : D

22. Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for
A. Coastal regions
B. Plain regions
C. Covering large areas
D. All of the above
Answer : A

23. The pile provided with one or more bulles in its vertical shaft, is generally known as
A. Under-ream pile
B. Friction pile
C. Bearing pile
D. Sheet pile
Answer : A

24. A cut in frame of a door to receive the shutter, is called
A. Louver
B. Stop
C. Horn
D. Rebate
Answer : D

25. The X-ray rooms are plastered with
A. Plaster of Paris
B. Barium plaster
C. Martin's cement
D. Keen's cement
Answer : B

26. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. The width of the wall is constructed thicker at the base in a stepped fashion
B. A long vertical load transferring concrete structure is called a concrete pile
C. In pile which transfers the load to the soil by the friction between the pile and the surrounding soil is called friction pile
D. The pile which transfers the load to a hard rock bed at certain depth is called load bearing
Answer : D

27. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The roof slabs of multi-storeyed buildings are constructed monolithically to carry the various floor loads
B. The beams of multi-storeyed buildings rest on girders and are the main load transferring members to the columns
C. The slab is spanned across the secondary beams provided between the main beams
D. All of these
Answer : D

28. The line of intersection of the surfaces of a sloping roof forming an external angle exceeding 180°, is
A. Ridge
B. Hip
C. Valley
D. None of these
Answer : B

29. The bond in which headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses and every stretcher course is started with a three fourth brick bat, is known as
A. English cross bond
B. Dutch bond
C. Monk bond
D. Rat-trap bond
Answer : B

30. Cavity wall is generally provided for
A. Heat insulation
B. Sound insulation
C. Prevention of dampness
D. All the above
Answer : D

31. Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in
A. Two directions without break in the slope on each side
B. Two directions with break in the slope on each side
C. Four directions without break in the slope on each side
D. Four directions with break in the slope on each side
Answer : D

32. The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is
A. Pitched and sloping roof
B. Flat roof
C. Shell roof
D. None of the above
Answer : B

33. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. D.P.C. should be continuous
B. D.P.C. should be of good impervious material
C. D.P.C. may be horizontal or vertical
D. All the above
Answer : D

34. The Auger boring method is not suitable for
A. Very hard soil
B. Cemented soil
C. Vary soft soil
D. All the above
Answer : D

35. Best type of piles for soft soil having little resistance to the flow of concrete, is
A. Simplex pile
B. Vibro pile
C. Raymond pile
D. Franki pile
Answer : B

36. The piece of a brick cut with its one corner equivalent to half the length and half the width of a full brick, is known as
A. Queen closer
B. Bevelled closer
C. King closer
D. Half king closer
Answer : C

37. The portion of a brick cut across the width, is called
A. Closer
B. Half brick
C. Bed
D. Bat
Answer : D

38. 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 : C

39. The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is
A. Retaining wall
B. Breast wall
C. Buttress
D. Parapet wall
Answer : C

40. The exterior angle between outer faces of a wall, is known as
A. Turn
B. Junction
C. Quion
D. All the above
Answer : C

41. 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 : D

42. The bearing capacity of a water logged soil, may be improved by
A. Grouting
B. Chemical action
C. Drainage
D. Compaction
Answer : C

43. The vertical side member of a shutter frame, is known
A. Style
B. Reveal
C. Mullion
D. Post
Answer : A

44. Pick up the correct specification of one-room quarters generally adopted from the following:
A. Six quarters in a row
B. The size of room is either 3.5 m × 3 m or 4.2 m × 2.5 m
C. The front verandah is kept 2 m wide
D. All the above
Answer : D

45. The inclined surface of an abutment to receive the arch, is known as
A. Skew back
B. Soffit
C. Spandril
D. Haunch
Answer : A

46. Black cotton soil is unsuitable for foundations because its
A. Bearing capacity is low
B. Permeability is uncertain
C. Particles are cohesive
D. Property to undergo a volumetric change due to variation of moisture content
Answer : D

47. 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 : D

48. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. In Flemish bond, headers and stretchers are laid alternately in the same course
B. In Flemish bond every header in each course lies centrally over every stretcher of the underlying course
C. In English bond, stretchers are laid in every course
D. In English bond, headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses
Answer : C

49. Under reamed piles are generally used for
A. Machine foundations
B. Factory building
C. Tall structures
D. All the above
Answer : D

50. The range of spread from the wall base to outer edge of a brick work foundation does not exceed
A. 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical
B. 2/3 horizontal to 1 vertical
C. 1 horizontal to 1 vertical
D. 2 horizontals to 1 vertical
Answer : C