RBI Assistant - Building Construction 1000+ MCQ [Solved] PDF Download

1. 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

2. Stability of an existing structure may be disturbed by
A. Rising of water table
B. Vibrations caused by traffic movements
C. Mining in the neighbourhood
D. All the above
Answer : D

3. 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 : B

4. 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

5. 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

6. In English garden wall bond
A. One course of headers to three or five course of stretchers
B. Queen closer in provided in each heading course
C. The middle course of stretchers is started with a header to give proper vertical joints
D. All the above
Answer : D

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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 : B

10. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. A combined footing is so proportioned that centre of gravity of supporting area coincides with centre of gravity of two column loads
B. A combined footing may be either rectangular or trapezoidal in shape
C. Trapezoidal shaped footings may be provided under any loading
D. All the above
Answer : D

11. 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

12. 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

13. The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbours is
A. Hardness test
B. Workability test
C. Weight test
D. Toughness test
Answer : C

14. 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 : C

15. 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

16. The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as
A. Finishing of concrete
B. Curing of concrete
C. Placing of concrete
D. Compaction of concrete
Answer : B

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. Auger boring
A. Is the most primitive method for making a hole in the ground
B. Is generally employed in cohesive and other self soils above water table
C. Is most economical upto a depth of 5 metres
D. All the above
Answer : D

19. 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

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

21. The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the inner curve of an arch is known as
A. Intrados
B. Rise
C. Spandril
D. Extrados
Answer : B

22. 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

23. The under surface of an arch, is called
A. Soffit
B. Intrados
C. Haunch
D. Back
Answer : A

24. Nogging of a common wooden partition is
A. Upper horizontal wooden member
B. Lower horizontal wooden member
C. Intermediate horizontal wooden member
D. Vertical wooden member
Answer : C

25. For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. The lowest layer consists of consolidated ground
B. A 10 cm thick clean sand is laid on consolidated ground
C. A 10 cm lime concrete (1 : 4 : 8) is laid on clean sand
D. A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer
Answer : D

26. The line of intersection of two surfaces of a sloping roof forming an internal angle less than 180°, is known as
A. Ridge
B. Hip
C. Valley
D. None of these
Answer : C

27. In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is
A. Column footing
B. Grillage footing
C. Raft footing
D. All the above
Answer : D

28. The sill of a common wooden partition is
A. Vertical wooden member on either end
B. Lower horizontal wooden member
C. Upper horizontal wooden member
D. Intermediate horizontal wooden member
Answer : B

29. 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 : B

30. The skirting/dado in a bath roof should be upto
A. Ceiling
B. 15 cm above floor level
C. 200 cm
D. Level of the tap
Answer : C

31. The depth of the ground water table may be ascertained by
A. Looking through the well in the vicinity
B. Standing on the well in the vicinity
C. Measuring the depth of water in the well
D. None of the above
Answer : C

32. Which of the following metal sheets is most effective in preventing dampness?
A. Copper sheets
B. Lead sheets
C. Aluminium sheets
D. All the above
Answer : D

33. The nominal thickness of one brick wall in mm, is
A. 90 mm
B. 150 mm
C. 190 mm
D. 200 mm
Answer : D

34. 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

35. A floor constructed with 3 mm marble chips, is known
A. Mosaic floor
B. Terrazzo floor
C. Chips floor
D. Marble floor
Answer : B

36. 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

37. The window which is provided in flat roof of a room, is known
A. Dormer window
B. Lantern window
C. Louvered window
D. Sky window
Answer : B

38. Grillage foundation
A. Is used to transfer heavy structural loads from steel columns to a soil having low bearing capacity
B. Is light and economical
C. Does not require deep cutting as the required base area with required pressure intensity is obtained at a shallow depth
D. All the above
Answer : D

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

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 floor is rubbed with oxalic acid, for making its surface
A. Free from voids
B. Glossy
C. Durable
D. Uniform
Answer : B

43. The wedge shaped bricks forming an arch ring, are called
A. Soffits
B. Voussoirs
C. Haunches
D. Spandrils
Answer : B

44. The rock formed from the solidification of molten matter (magma) is called:
A. Sedimentary rock
B. Metamorphic rock
C. Igneous rock
D. None of the above
Answer : C

45. The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called
A. Reverberation
B. Echo
C. Intensity of sound
D. Interference
Answer : A

46. 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

47. 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 : D

48. 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

49. The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept
A. 5 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 20 cm
Answer : B

50. 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