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Pick up the correct statements from the following:

A. Cracks appear on the plastered surface in the form of hair cracks

B. In brick work, the efflorescence is removed by applying a solution of zinc sulphate and water

C. Excessive thermal variations in the backing or plaster causes the plaster to fall

D. All the above

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D. All the above


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The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of

A. Black cotton soil

B. Loose fine sandy soil

C. Dry coarse sandy soil

D. Hard rocks

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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

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The foundation in which a cantilever beam is provided to join two footings, is known as

A. Strip footing

B. Strap footing

C. Combined footing

D. Raft footing

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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

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Which one of the following factors is considered for the orientation of buildings?

A. The direction of the prevailing winds in the area

B. The exposure of the walls and roof of the buildings to the rays of sun

C. The extent up to which the sunrays penetrate with the verandah

D. All the above

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Depth of lean concrete bed placed at the bottom of a wall footing, is kept

A. 10 cm

B. 15 cm

C. Equal to its projection beyond wall base

D. Less than its projection beyond wall base

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The floor is rubbed with oxalic acid, for making its surface

A. Free from voids

B. Glossy

C. Durable

D. Uniform

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Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of

A. 2.5 m

B. 3.5 m

C. 4.5 m

D. 5.5 m

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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

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Dutch bond is a modification of

A. English bond

B. Stretcher bond

C. Header bond

D. Single Flemish bond

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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

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The member which is placed horizontally to support common rafter of a sloping roof, is

A. Purlin

B. Cleat

C. Batten

D. Strut

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The least bearing capacity of soil is that of

A. Hard rock

B. Moist clay

C. Soft rock

D. Coarse sandy soil

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Which one of the following piles has a cast iron shoe even after removal of the hollow cylindrical steel casing?

A. Simplex pile

B. Pedestal pile

C. Vibro pile

D. Both (a) and (c) of the above

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The inner section of a cavity wall, is generally known as

A. Buttress

B. Leaf wall

C. Pilaster

D. Pillar

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The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs; is

A. 25 to 50 mm

B. 25 to 75 mm

C. 30 to 125 mm

D. 50 to 100 mm

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The maximum number of steps in a flight should generally be restricted to

A. 10

B. 12

C. 15

D. No limit

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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

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The platform at the end of a series of steps, is known as

A. Platform

B. Relief

C. Rest

D. Landing

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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

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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

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The taper of precast concrete pile should not be more than

A. 1 cm per metre length

B. 2 cm per metre length

C. 4 cm per metre length

D. 5 cm per metre length

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The minimum distance between the centres of bulb of diameter du, of a multi under reamed piles, is

A. du

B. 1.25 du

C. 1.5 du

D. 1.75 du

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In soft clay of low bearing capacity, the type of steel pile generally used, is

A. H-pile

B. Screw pile

C. Disc pile

D. Pipe pile

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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)

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Number of vertical joints in a stretcher course is x times the number of joints in the header course, where x is equal to

A. 1/2

B. 1

C. 2

D. 1/4