ESIC - Building Construction 1000+ MCQ [Solved] PDF Download

1. The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to
A. 10 mm
B. 20 mm
C. 30 mm
D. 40 mm
Answer : D

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

3. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. Inclined borings are made for taking samples under existing structures
B. Inclined borings are occasionally used instead of vertical holes
C. The spacing of inclined borings is kept such that one bore hole is vertically above the bottom of an adjacent bore hole
D. All the above
Answer : D

4. The ceiling height of a building is
A. Between ceiling and ground level
B. Between ceiling and floor level
C. Upto roof above ground level
D. Upto ceiling from the ground level
Answer : B

5. The piece of a brick cut along the centre of width in such a way that its length is equal to that of full brick, is called
A. Half brick
B. Queen closer
C. King closer
D. Bevelled closer
Answer : B

6. The black cotton soil
A. Undergoes volumetric changes
B. Swells excessively when wet
C. Shrinks excessively when dry
D. All the above
Answer : D

7. The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as
A. Haunch
B. Spandril
C. Voussoirs
D. Skewbacks
Answer : B

8. In case of multi-storeyed buildings, the forms to be removed first are
A. Sides of beams and girders
B. Column forms
C. Bottom of beams and girders
D. All the above at the same time
Answer : A

9. 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

10. Pick up the commonly adopted geophysical method in civil engineering from the following:
A. The seismic method
B. Electrical resistivity method
C. Gravitational method
D. Both (a) and (b) of the above
Answer : D

11. A temporary rigid structure having platforms to enable masons to work at different stages of a building, is known as
A. Scaffolding
B. Dead shore
C. Raking shore
D. Under pinning
Answer : A

12. The angle between skew back of a flat arch and the horizontal, is kept approximately equal to
A. 0°
B. 30°
C. 60°
D. 90°
Answer : C

13. The least bearing capacity of soil is that of
A. Hard rock
B. Moist clay
C. Soft rock
D. Coarse sandy soil
Answer : B

14. 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

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 pile which is provided with a bulb filled with concrete at its lower end, is known as
A. Simplex pile
B. Mac-Arthur pile
C. Raymond pile
D. Franki pile
Answer : B

17. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The bearing capacity of a pile is defined as the load which can be sustained by the pile without producing excessive settlement
B. The safe bearing capacity of a pile is obtained by dividing the ultimate bearing capacity with a suitable factor of safety
C. The factor of safety for piles is taken as 6
D. All the above
Answer : D

18. To obtain good bonding in brick masonry
A. First class bricks are used
B. Vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line
C. Bats are used where necessary
D. All the above
Answer : D

19. As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be
A. Less
B. More
C. Equal
D. Equal or more
Answer : A

20. The function of cleats in a roof truss is
A. To support the common rafter
B. To support purlins
C. To prevent the purlins from tilting
D. All of the above
Answer : C

21. In jack arch floor, the rise is kept
A. 1/6th of the span
B. 1/8th of the span
C. 1/10th of the span
D. 1/12th of the span
Answer : D

22. The pile which supports the load due to friction between pile face and surrounding soil, is generally known as
A. Bearing pile
B. Friction pile
C. Sheet pile
D. Battered pile
Answer : B

23. 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

24. 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

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

26. The stone whose crushing strength is least, is
A. Granite
B. Chalk
C. Marble
D. Slate
Answer : B

27. Assertion A : Shishum is used for decorative woodwork. Reason R : Shishum can be polished to an excellent finish. Select your answer according to the coding system given below:
A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer : A

28. To stagger vertical joints in successive courses of a wall, a piece of brick is generally used at the end of the course, which is known as
A. Bat
B. Header
C. Stretcher
D. Closer
Answer : D

29. 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 : C

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

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. The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is
A. Cork flooring
B. Glass flooring
C. Wooden flooring
D. Linoleum flooring
Answer : A

33. The arrangement of supporting an existing structure by providing supports underneath, is known as
A. Shoring
B. Underpinning
C. Jacking
D. Piling
Answer : B

34. An ordinary concrete may be made water proof by adding
A. Pudlo
B. Impermo
C. Snowcem
D. All of these
Answer : D

35. 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 : C

36. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. Isolated footing is provided under column to transfer the load safely to soil bed
B. Column footings may have steps or projections in the concrete base
C. Heavily loaded column base must be provided steel reinforcement in both directions
D. All the above
Answer : D

37. 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

38. In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to
A. Increase the depth of foundation
B. Drain the soil
C. Compact the soil
D. Replace the poor soil
Answer : D

39. Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of
A. Rocky soils
B. Clay soils
C. Sandy soil
D. All of these
Answer : D

40. The method of moving each brick through a small horizontal distance before it is finally laid in any brick wall and pressing it by means of brick hammer, is known as
A. Trowelling
B. Laying
C. Grouting
D. Placing
Answer : B

41. The 9 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 : D

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

43. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. Horizontal D.P.C. is provided at plinth level in internal walls
B. D.P.C. is provided under door and verandah openings
C. Vertical D.P.C. is not provided in internal walls
D. Cement concrete is a rigid damp-proofing material
Answer : B

44. In ordinary residential and public buildings, the damp proof course is generally provided at
A. Ground level
B. Plinth level
C. Water table level
D. Midway ground level and water-table level
Answer : B

45. The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase
A. Strength
B. Workability
C. Stability of structure
D. All the above
Answer : C

46. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. In dog-legged stairs, no space between its flights is provided
B. In open newel stair, a rectangular well is provided
C. In geometric stair, a curved shaped well between forward and backward flights, is provided
D. In geometrical stair, two quarter space landing is provided
Answer : D

47. 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 : A

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

49. In clay soil
A. Swelling and shrinkage characteristics prevail
B. Consolidation continues even after several years of construction
C. Differential settlement is generally prevalent
D. All the above
Answer : D

50. 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