Civil Engineering MCQ Archives

500 Best Hydraulics MCQ

Top 500 MCQs on Hydraulcs

This section contains MCQs/ Objective Type Questions of Hydraulics for various competetive Exams like HPPSC HPSSC HPSSSB and other exams

Q1). A pitot tube is used to measure

a).pressure
b).difference in pressure
c).velocity of flow
d).none of these.

Correct Answer:
velocity of flow
Explanation:

Q2). The thickness of a sharp crested weir is kept less than

a).one-third of the height of water on the sill
b).one-half of the height of water on the sill
c).one-fourth of the height of water on the sill
d).two-third of the height of water on the sill

Correct Answer:
one-half of the height of water on the sill
Explanation:

Q3). The property of steam function ψ is :

a).ψ is constant everwhere on any stream line
b).the flow around any path in the fluid is zero for continuous flow
c).the rate of change of ψ with distance in an arbitrary direction, is proportional to the component of velocity normal to that direction
d).All of the above

Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:

Q4). The maximum vacuum created at the summit of a syphon is

a).2.7 m of water
b).7.4 m of water
c).5.5 m of water
d).none.

Correct Answer:
7.4 m of water
Explanation:

Q5). If the atmospheric pressure on the surface of an oil tank (sp. gr. 0.8) is 0.1 kg/cm, the pressure at a depth of 2.5 m, is

a).1 metre of water
b).2 metres of water
c).3 metres of water
d).3.5 metres of water

Correct Answer:
3 metres of water
Explanation:

Q6). The total pressure force on a plane area is equal to the area multiplied by the intensity of pressure at its centroid, if

a).area is horizontal
b).area is vertical
c).area is inclined
d).All of the above

Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:

Q7). If the volume of a liquid weighing 3000 kg is 4 cubic metres, 0.75 is its

a).specific weight
b).specific mass
c).specific gravity
d).none of these.

Correct Answer:
specific gravity
Explanation:

Q8). Bernoulli’s equation assumes that

a).fluid is non-viscous
b).fluid is homogeneous
c).flow is steady
d).All of the above

Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:

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500 Best Applied Mechanics MCQ

Top 500 MCQs on Applied Mechanics

This section contains MCQs/ Objective Type Questions of Applied Mechanics for various competetive Exams like HPPSC HPSSC HPSSSB and other exams

Q1). The centre of gravity of a triangle is at the point where three

a).medians of the triangle meet
b).perpendicular bisectors of the sides of the triangle meet
c).bisectors of the angle of the triangle meet
d).none of these.

Correct Answer:
medians of the triangle meet
Explanation:

Q2). The forces which meet at one point and have their lines of action in different planes are called

a).coplaner non-concurrent forces
b).non-coplaner concurrent forces
c).non-coplaner non-current forces
d).intersecting forces

Correct Answer:
non-coplaner concurrent forces
Explanation:

Q3). At a given instant ship A is travelling at 6 km/h due east and ship B is travelling at 8 km/h due north. The velocity of B relative to A is

a).7 km/hrs
b).2 km/hrs
c).1 km/hrs
d).10 km/hrs

Correct Answer:
10 km/hrs
Explanation:

Q4). The equation of motion of a particle starting from rest along a straight line is x = t^3- 3t^2 + 5. The ratio of the accelerations after 5 sec and 3 sec will be

a).2
b).3
c).4
d).5

Correct Answer:
2
Explanation:

Q5). The locus of the instantaneous centre of a moving rigid body, is

a).straight line
b).involute
c).centroid
d).spiral.

Correct Answer:
centroid
Explanation:

Q6). A projectile is thrown at an angle a to the horizontal with α velocity v. It will have the maximum centripetal acceleration

a).at the start
b).at the top of the trajectory
c).as it strikes the ground
d).else where.

Correct Answer:
at the start
Explanation:

Q7). The unit of Moment of Inertia of a body, is

a).m
b).m2
c).m3
d).m4

Correct Answer:
m4
Explanation:

Q8). If a body moves in such a way that its velocity increases by equal amount in equal intervals of time, it is said to be moving with

a).a uniform retardation
b).a uniform acceleration
c).a variable acceleration
d).a variable retardation

Correct Answer:
a variable acceleration
Explanation:

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1000 Best Soil and Foundation Engineering MCQ

Top 1000 MCQs on Soil and Foundation Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering – Objective Type Questions

This section contains MCQs/ Objective Type Questions of Soil and Foundation Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering for various competetive Exams like HPPSC HPSSC HPSSSB and other exams

Q1). In a liquid limit test, the moisture content at 10 blows was 70% and that at 100 blows was 20%. The liquid limit of the soil, is

a).0.35
b).0.5
c).0.65
d).none of these.

Correct Answer:
0.65
Explanation:

Q2). The active earth pressure of a soil is proportional to (where φ is the angle of friction of the soil)

a).tan (45° – φ)
b).tan (45° + φ/2)
c).tan (45° – φ/2)
d).tan (45° + φ)

Correct Answer:
tan (45° – φ/2)
Explanation:

Q3). The minimum water content at which the soil just begins to crumble when rolled into threads 3 mm in diameter, is known

a).liquid limit
b).plastic limit
c).shrinkage limit
d).permeability limit.

Correct Answer:
plastic limit
Explanation:

Q4). Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a).The rise of the ground surface due to frost action is called frost heave.
b).The freezing of water is accompained by a volume increase of 9%.
c).Below freezing point, higher soil suction develops.
d).All of the above

Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:

Q5). Which one of the following statements is true ?

a).Clays are more porous than sands
b).Pressure of organic matter in a soil decreases the bearing capacity of the soil
c).Aluminous cement is used for foundations in soils with chemical deposits
d).All the above.

Correct Answer:
All the above.
Explanation:

Q6). The lateral earth pressure on a retaining wall

a).is equal to mass of the soil retained
b).proportional to the depth of the soil
c).proportional to the square of the depth of the soil
d).proportional to the internal friction of the soil

Correct Answer:
proportional to the internal friction of the soil
Explanation:

Q7). The internal molecular attraction of a soil, the cohesion

a).decreases as the moisture content increases
b).increases as the moisture content decreases
c).is more in well compacted clays
d).depends upon the external applied load.

Correct Answer:
is more in well compacted clays
Explanation:

Q8). The quantity of seepage of water through soils is proportional to

a).coefficient of permeability of soil
b).total head loss through the soil
c).neither (a) nor (b)
d).both (a) and (b).

Correct Answer:
both (a) and (b).
Explanation:

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500 Best Building Construction MCQ

Top 500 Building Construction MCQ/ Objective Questions

Q1). Queen closer may be placed in ……….

a).Any position
b).Stretcher course
c).Header course next to first brick
d).None of the above

Correct Answer:
Header course next to first brick
Explanation:

Q2). What is called the portion of a brick cut across the width?

a).Bat
b).Bed
c).Closer
d).Half brick

Correct Answer:
Bat
Explanation:

Q3). The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs ; is ………..

a).25 to 50 mm
b).30 to 125 mm
c).50 to 100 mm
d).None of the above

Correct Answer:
30 to 125 mm
Explanation:

Q4). In case of multi-storeyed buildings, the forms to be removed first are ……

a).Column forms
b).Sides of beams and girders
c).Bottom of beams and girders
d).None of the above

Correct Answer:
Sides of beams and girders
Explanation:

Q5). ………….. is used for monumental buildings.

a).Slate.
b).Marble
c).Granite
d).Sand stone

Correct Answer:
Marble
Explanation:

Q6). Choose the correct statement from the following option?

a).Lime surkhi mortar is used for pointing the walls
b).Lime should be slaked before preparing lime mortar
c).High early strength concrete is generally used in cold weather.
d).Cement is added to lime mortar to increase its hydraulic properties only

Correct Answer:
Cement is added to lime mortar to increase its hydraulic properties only
Explanation:

Q7). The Thickness of the cement concrete is ………… in horizontal DPC.

a).4 cm
b).6 cm
c).8 cm
d).2 cm

Correct Answer:
4 cm
Explanation:

Q8). What are called the angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs?

a).Winders
b).Round steps
c).Radial steps
d).Circular steps

Correct Answer:
Winders
Explanation:

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500 Best Surveying MCQ

Top 500 Surveying – Civil Engineering MCQ

Q1). In plane surveying,

a).the curvature of the earth is taken into consideration
b).the curvature of the earth is not taken into consideration
c).the surveys extend over small areas
d).both B and C

Correct Answer:
both B and C
Explanation:

Q2). The curvature of the earth is taken into consideration if the limit of survey is

a).50 to 100 km2
b).100 to 200 km2
c).200 to 250 km2
d).More than 250 km2

Correct Answer:
More than 250 km2
Explanation:

Q3). The difference is length between the arc and the subtended chord on the surface of the earth for a distance of 18.2 km is only

a).10mm
b).30mm
c).50mm
d).100mm

Correct Answer:
100mm
Explanation:

Q4). The difference between the sum of the angles of a spherical triangle on the earth’s surface and the angles of the corresponding plane triangle for every 195.5 km2 of area is only

a).1 second
b).5 second
c).10 second
d).15 second

Correct Answer:
1 second
Explanation:

Q5). In order to determine the natural features such as valleys, rivers, lakes etc the surveying preferred is

a).city surveying
b).location surveying
c).cadastral surveying
d).topographical surveying

Correct Answer:
topographical surveying
Explanation:

Q6). The surveying used to determine additional details such as boundaries of fields, is called

a).city surveying
b).location surveying
c).cadastral surveying
d).topographical surveying

Correct Answer:
cadastral surveying
Explanation:

Q7). The fundamental principle of surveying is to work from the

a).whole to the part
b).part to the whole
c).lower level to higher level
d).higher level to lower level

Correct Answer:
whole to the part
Explanation:

Q8). When 1 cm on a map represents 10 m on the ground, the representative fraction of the scale is

a).0.1
b).1/100
c).1/1000
d).1/10000

Correct Answer:
1/1000
Explanation:

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500 Best Irrigation Engineering MCQ

Top 500 Irrigation Engineering MCQ/ Objective Questions

Q1). The irrigation is necessary in an area

a).where there is a scanty rainfall
b).where the rainfall is non uniform
c).where commercial crops require more water
d).all of the above

Correct Answer:
all of the above
Explanation:

Q2). Sandy soils with good drainage become impermeable after prolonged use if it is irrigated with a water containing ……… sodium.

a).0.25
b).0.5
c).0.75
d).0.85

Correct Answer:
0.85
Explanation:

Q3). For irrigation purposes, the pH value of water should be

a).Between 3 and 6
b).Between 6 and 8.5
c).Between 8.5 and 11
d).More than 11

Correct Answer:
Between 6 and 8.5
Explanation:

Q4). Which of the salt present in water is harmful for cultivation purposes?

a).Sodium carbonate
b).Potassium sulphate
c).Calcium sulphate
d).None of these

Correct Answer:
None of these
Explanation:

Q5). When an oven dried sample of soil is kept open in the atmosphere, it absorbs some amount of water. This water is known as

a).Capillary water
b).Gravitational water
c).Hygroscopic water
d).All of these

Correct Answer:
Hygroscopic water
Explanation:

Q6). A part of water which exist in the porous space of the soil buy molecular attraction, is known as

a).capillary water
b).gravitational water
c).hygroscopic water
d).all of these

Correct Answer:
capillary water
Explanation:

Q7). Superfluous water is also called

a).capillary water
b).gravitational water
c).hygroscopic water
d).all of these

Correct Answer:
gravitational water
Explanation:

Q8). A useful soil moisture for plant growth is

a).capillary water
b).gravitational water
c).hygroscopic water
d).all of these

Correct Answer:
capillary water
Explanation:

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500 Best Highway Engineering MCQ

Top 500 Highway Engineering MCQ/ Objective Questions

Q1). For transportation purposes in India, the first preference is given to

a).Air lines
b).Roads
c).Shipping
d).Railways

Correct Answer:
Roads
Explanation:

Q2). The term used for major or important roads of a country is

a).Country road
b).Urban road
c).Highway
d).None of these

Correct Answer:
Highway
Explanation:

Q3). A road connecting two towns is called a

a).Country road
b).Urban road
c).Highway
d).None of these

Correct Answer:
Country road
Explanation:

Q4). The portion of a road surface, which is used by vehicular traffic, is known as

a).Carriage-way
b).Shoulder
c).Express way
d).All of these

Correct Answer:
Carriage-way
Explanation:

Q5). The city roads which are meant for through traffic usually on a continuous route are known as

a).Carriage way
b).Express way
c).Arterial streets
d).Sub-arterial streets

Correct Answer:
Arterial streets
Explanation:

Q6). The central portion of a road for high speed vehicles is known as

a).Motor way
b).Express way
c).Shoulder
d).Carriage way

Correct Answer:
Motor way
Explanation:

Q7). Carriage-way is protected by ……………. Wide shoulders

a).A. 0.5 to 1.25 m
b).B. 1.25 to 2 m
c).C. 2 to 4 m
d).D. 4 to 6 m

Correct Answer:
B. 1.25 to 2 m
Explanation:

Q8). The longest road constructed during the rime of Shershah Suri was from

a).Kolkata
b).Delhi
c).Kolkata
d).Agra

Correct Answer:
Kolkata
Explanation:

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500 Best Environmental Engineering- MCQ

Top 500 Environmental Engineering MCQs/ Objective Questions

Q1). The water supply system means

a).The entire scheme of collection and disposal of liquid waste
b).The complete Layout from the source of supply to the distribution
c).Construction of reservoirs
d).Construction of canals

Correct Answer:
The complete Layout from the source of supply to the distribution
Explanation:

Q2). The water obtained from the tubewells is known as

a).Surface water
b).Sub-surface water
c).Run-off
d).Potable water

Correct Answer:
Sub-surface water
Explanation:

Q3). The water obtained from ………. is generally known as underground water

a).Infiltration galleries
b).Springs
c).Rivers
d).Wells

Correct Answer:
Springs
Explanation:

Q4). The water obtained from …….. is generally known as subsurface water

a).Rains
b).Rivers
c).Reservoirs
d).Artesian Wells

Correct Answer:
Artesian Wells
Explanation:

Q5). The horizontal tunnels constructed at Shallow depth along the banks of a river to intercept the groundwater table are called

a).Canals
b).Infiltration galleries
c).Springs
d).Lakes

Correct Answer:
Infiltration galleries
Explanation:

Q6). The vertical Wells provided along the banks of a river to draw ground water in dry season are called

a).Open Wells
b).Tubewells
c).Artesian Wells
d).Infiltration Wells

Correct Answer:
Infiltration Wells
Explanation:

Q7). A pipe sunk into the ground to tap the underground water is called

a).Open well
b).Tubewell
c).Artesian well
d).Infiltration well

Correct Answer:
Tubewell
Explanation:

Q8). When in the previous strata, the surface of water surrounding the well is at atmospheric pressure, the well is known as

a).Gravity well
b).Artesian well
c).Open well
d).Deep well

Correct Answer:
Gravity well
Explanation:

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500 Best Construction Management- MCQ

Top 500 Construction Managment MCQs/ Objective Questions

Q1). The main function of the construction management is

a).Planning
b).Organising
c).Direction
d).All of these

Correct Answer:
All of these
Explanation:

Q2). In construction work, the controlling function aims at

a).Keeping watch over the physical progress of each activity of the work
b).Controlling the expenditure on each item of work
c).Controlling the use of machines and materials
d).all of the above

Correct Answer:
all of the above
Explanation:

Q3). Each work should be planned with respect to

a).Manner of execution of the work
b).Urgency of the work
c).Availability of resources
d).All of these

Correct Answer:
All of these
Explanation:

Q4). A golden rule for the procurement of construction stores is that

a).Half of the construction stores should be at work site and half under procurement
b).Two third of the construction stores should be at work site and one third under procurement
c).Three fourth of the construction stores should be at work site and one fourth under procurement
d).Whole of the construction stores should be at work site

Correct Answer:
Two third of the construction stores should be at work site and one third under procurement
Explanation:

Q5). The construction works costing below rupees twenty thousand are classified as

a).Minor works
b).Major works
c).Projects
d).None of these

Correct Answer:
Minor works
Explanation:

Q6). The construction works costing above rupees twenty thousand are classified as

a).Minor works
b).Major works
c).Projects
d).None of these

Correct Answer:
Projects
Explanation:

Q7). The construction of residential building are treated as

a).Light construction
b).Heavy construction
c).Industrial construction
d).None of these

Correct Answer:
Light construction
Explanation:

Q8). The construction of ………… belongs to industrial construction

a).Transit sheds
b).Tunnels
c).Dams
d).Chemical plants

Correct Answer:
Chemical plants
Explanation:

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500 Best Concrete Technology- MCQ

Top 500 Concrete Technology MCQs/ Objective Questions

Q1). The strength and durability of concrete depends upon

a).size of aggregates
b).grading of aggregates
c).moisture contents of aggregates
d).all of these

Correct Answer:
all of these
Explanation:

Q2). The breaking up of cohesion in a mass of concrete is called

a).workability
b).bleeding
c).segregation
d).creep

Correct Answer:
segregation
Explanation:

Q3). The continuous strain, which the concrete undergoes due to application of external loads, is called

a).workability
b).bleeding
c).segregation
d).creep

Correct Answer:
creep
Explanation:

Q4). Segregation in concrete results in

a).honey combing
b).porous layers
c).surface scaling
d).all of these

Correct Answer:
all of these
Explanation:

Q5). Harshness in concrete is due to the excess of

a).water
b).finer particles
c).middle sized particles
d).coarser particles

Correct Answer:
middle sized particles
Explanation:

Q6). In lime concrete, lime is used as

a).coarse aggregate
b).fine aggregate
c).binding material
d).Admixture

Correct Answer:
binding material
Explanation:

Q7). The type of lime used in lime concrete is

a).fat lime
b).poor lime
c).slaked lime
d).hydraulic lime

Correct Answer:
hydraulic lime
Explanation:

Q8). Ferro-concrete is another name given to

a).plain cement concrete
b).reinforced cement concrete
c).prestressed cement concrete
d).none of these

Correct Answer:
reinforced cement concrete
Explanation:

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