Building Construction MCQ Solved Paper for CLAT PG

1. Bearing capacity of soils cannot be improved by
A. Draining sub-soil water
B. Ramming crushed stone in soil
C. Driving sand piles
D. Watering surface of soil
Answer : D

2. Which one of the following activities is not correct as applicable to brick corbels?
A. The maximum projection of the corbel should not be more than the thickness of the wall
B. The maximum projection of each corbel course should be limited to a quarter brick at a time
C. The discontinuous corbels are used to carry heavy concentrated loads
D. Stretcher bond is generally used for the construction of brick corbel
Answer : D

3. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The pile driven in sand is called sand pile
B. The drilled hole filled with sand is called sand pile
C. The sand piles are used for bearing purposes
D. None of these
Answer : A

4. 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 : C

5. If the depth of an excavation is 20 metres, number of single stage well points to be installed at various levels, is
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2
Answer : C

6. A wall constructed with stones to protect slopes of cuttings in natural ground from the action of weathering agents, is called
A. Retaining wall
B. Breast wall
C. Buttress
D. Parapet wall
Answer : B

7. 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

8. For each storey of a building, the depth of exploration should be
A. 1 metre
B. 2 metres
C. 3 metres
D. 4 metres
Answer : C

9. Pile foundations are suitable for
A. Water logged soils
B. Soft rocks
C. Compact soils
D. Multi-storeyed buildings
Answer : A

10. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The first coat of stucco plaster is called scratch coat
B. The second coat of stucco plaster is called brown coat
C. The third coat of stucco plaster is called white coat
D. All the above
Answer : D

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

12. 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

13. The window which is provided on a sloping roof of a building, is called
A. Lantern window
B. Dormer window
C. Louvered window
D. Rash window
Answer : B

14. The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to
A. Dead loads
B. Live loads
C. Wind loads
D. All of these
Answer : D

15. The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as
A. Gable roof
B. Hip roof
C. Gambrel roof
D. Mansard roof
Answer : C

16. The inner section of a cavity wall, is generally known as
A. Buttress
B. Leaf wall
C. Pilaster
D. Pillar
Answer : B

17. Suitable spacing of timber piles, is
A. 50 cm
B. 60 cm
C. 80 cm
D. 90 cm
Answer : D

18. 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

19. A concrete structure is set on fire and the temperature raises to 1000°C. The strength of concrete as compared to original strength reduces to
A. 10 %
B. 15 %
C. 20 %
D. 25 %
Answer : C

20. The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is
A. Raft foundation
B. Grillage foundation
C. Well foundation
D. Isolated footing
Answer : B

21. To construct a 10 cm thick partition wall, you will prefer
A. English bond
B. Flemish bond
C. Header bond
D. Stretcher bond
Answer : D

22. The maximum permissible deflection of a timber beam supporting a roof, is
A. L/100
B. L/150
C. L/260
D. L/360
Answer : D

23. Depth or height of the arch is the
A. Perpendicular distance between intrados and extrados
B. Vertical distance between springing line and intrados
C. Perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados
D. None of the above
Answer : A

24. The vertical sides of a door and window openings provided in a wall, are known as
A. Verticals
B. Reveals
C. Jambs
D. None of these
Answer : C

25. The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is
A. H-pile
B. Pipe pile
C. Screw pile
D. Disc pile
Answer : C

26. Rotary drilling
A. Is not suitable for deposits containing very coarse gravel
B. Hinders the ground water observations and permeability test
C. Is not economical for holes of less than 10 cm
D. All the above
Answer : D

27. The entrained concrete is used in lining walls and roofs for making
A. Heat insulated
B. Sound insulated
C. Neither (a) nor (b)
D. Both (a) and (b)
Answer : D

28. The local swelling of a finished plaster, is termed
A. Cracking
B. Dubbing
C. Blistering
D. Hacking
Answer : C

29. 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 : D

30. 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

31. Raft foundations are used for:
A. Providing increased area of foundation over poor bearing capacity of soil
B. Spanning over small soft or loose pockets
C. Counter acting the hydrostatic effect
D. All the above
Answer : D

32. For heavy embankments and dams, of height h, the depth of exploration of soil should not be less than
A. h/4
B. 1/2 h
C. h
D. 2 h
Answer : D

33. A floor constructed with the 4 to 6 mm marble chips, is know
A. Reinforced marble floor
B. Terrazzo floor
C. Marble floor
D. Chip floor
Answer : B

34. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The sand in the sand pile is well compacted
B. The sand is kept moist at the time of placing and tamping
C. Sand piles are generally used under column loads
D. All of the above
Answer : D

35. Open test pit is only suitable upto a depth of
A. 2 metres
B. 2.5 metres
C. 3 metres
D. None of the above
Answer : C

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

37. Expansion joints in masonry walls are provided if length exceeds
A. 10 m
B. 20 m
C. 30 m
D. 40 m
Answer : D

38. 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 : A

39. The type of arch used for high class buildings where appearance is of prime importance, is known as
A. Ashlar arch
B. Rubble arch
C. Gauged brick arch
D. Axed brick arch
Answer : A

40. The lower half portion between crown and skew back of the arch, is called
A. Spandril
B. Haunch
C. Springing
D. Soffit
Answer : B

41. 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

42. The art of bringing the floor to a true level surface by means of screeds, is called
A. Topping
B. Bedding
C. Screeding
D. None of these
Answer : C

43. 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 : A

44. The raft slab is projected beyond the outer walls of the structure by
A. 5 to 10 cm
B. 15 to 20 cm
C. 25 to 30 cm
D. 30 to 45 cm
Answer : D

45. 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 : C

46. According to Rankine's formula, minimum depth of foundations, is
A. (P/w) × [(1 + sin ?)/(1 - sin ?)]²
B. (P/w) × [(1 - sin ?)/(1 + sin ?)]²
C. (P/2w) × [(1 - sin ?)/(1 + sin ?)]²
D. (P/w) × [(1 + sin ?)/(1 - sin ?)]
Answer : B

47. The Auger borings are not common
A. In soils that require lateral support
B. In cohesive soils
C. In soft soils
D. None of the above
Answer : A

48. The triangular portion between any two adjacent arches and the tangent to their crowns, is
A. Haunch
B. Spandril
C. Soffit
D. Rise
Answer : B

49. Stud(s) of a common wooden partition
A. Are vertical wooden members
B. Is the upper horizontal wooden member
C. Is the lower horizontal wooden member
D. Are the intermediate horizontal wooden members
Answer : A

50. 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 : D