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Holistic Subject wise Test

BM & BC-Question Paper
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1. The bricks which are ground moulded and are burnt in clamps are

a) first class bricks c) third class bricks

b) second class bricks d) fourth class bricks

2. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List –I(Ingredients) List – II(Property)

A. Silica 1. Imparts durability, prevents shrinkage
B. Alumina 2. Improves in permeability and durability
C. Lime 3. Renders clay plastic
D. Ferric Oxide 4. Lowers fusing point

Codes:

A B C D
a) 1 3 2 4
b) 1 4 2 3
c) 1 3 4 2
d) 4 3 1 2

3. In the process of brick manufacturing, the pug mill is used in which of the following operation?

a) weathering b) blending c) burning d) tempering

4. which of the following is foliated rock?

a) basalt b) sandstone c) marble d) limestone

5. which of the following pair is wrong for soft wood?

a) modullary rays: distinct c) fire resistance: poor

b) colour: light d) Annual rings: distinct

6. The process of adding water to lime to convert it in hydrated lime is called?

a) hydration b) slacking c) calcination d) watering

7. sir abel’s process is

a) method for seasoning of timber

b) method for preservation of timber
c) method for improving fire resistance of timber
d) method for conversion of timber
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8. The seasoning which controls three important conditions namely circulating air, relative humidity
and temperature is

a) chemical seasoning c) kiln seasoning

b) electrical seasoning d) water seasoning

9. strength of concrete is found to

a) increase with increase in maturity

b) decrease with increase in maturity
c) does not depends on maturity of concrete
d) initially increasing than decreasing with increase in maturity

10. As per SP 62 (S&T) – Handbook on Building Construction Practices (by BIS), the bricks
manufactured in ____________ (employing commonly known methods for moulding and burning)
are having the highest compressive strength compared to the bricks manufactured in other
mentioned states.

a) Gujarat b) Rajasthan c) Andhra Pradesh d) Uttar Pradesh

11. Which of the following statements are correct considering the effect of the properties of coarse
aggregate used in concrete?
(i) The quantity of water required for a given workability is reduced if the maximum size of
aggregates is smaller.
(ii) Strength of aggregates is not a governing criterion in lower strength concrete.
(iii) Compared to rounded aggregates, the quantity of water required for a given workability is higher
if the aggregates are angular.

a) (i) & (ii) b) (ii) & (iii) c) (i) & (iii) d) (i), (ii) & (iii)

12. dolomite bricks are

a) ordinary fire bricks c) basic refractory bricks

b) acid refractory bricks d) neutral refractory bricks

13. In ultrasonic pulse velocity method, the pulse velocity is found to be 4 km/sec, the concrete
quality grading is

a) doubtfull b) medium c) good d) excellent

14. Before testing setting time of cement one should test for

a) soundness b) strength c) fineness d) consistency

15. The role of super plasticizer in a cement paste is to

a) disperse the particles

b) disperse the particles and to remove air bubbles
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c) disperse the particles, remove the air bubbles and to retard setting
d) retard setting

16. Which one of the following is the correct range of fineness modulus of medium sand usable in
preparing cement mortar?

a) 1.5 to 2.2 b) 2.9 to 3.2 c) 2.6 to 2.9 d) 5.5 to 6.5

17. The maximum permissible slenderness ratio for masonry walls is

a) 40 b) 30 c) 20 d) 10

18. during brick manufacturing process, correct sequence for preparation of clay is
1. Digging
2. Cleaning
3. Weathering
4. Unsoiling
5. Tempering
6. Blending

a) 341256 b) 413256 c) 412365 d) 142356

19. Gase(s) emitted during rotting or decomposition of timber is/are mainly

a) Methane and Hydrogen c) Carbonic acid and Hydrogen

b) Hydrogen Sulphide d) Ammonia

20. Which IS code is used for classification of timber for seasoning purposes?

a) IS:4970-1973 b) IS: 1708-1969 c) IS:399-1963 d) IS:1141-1958

21. Consider the following statements:

1. Rich mixes are less prone to bleeding than lean ones

2. Bleeding can be reduced by increasing the fineness of cement

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 2 only b) 1 only c) Neither 1 nor 2 d) Both 1 and 2

22. The yield of concrete per bag of cement for a concrete mix proportion of 1: 1.5:3 (with adopting
2/3 as the coefficient) is

a) 0.090 m b) 0.135 m c) 0.128 m d) 0.146 m

23. If one intends to obtain the best workability of concrete, the preferred shape of aggregate is

a) round b) triangular c) annular d) flinty

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24. Lime mortar for masonry construction is generally made with

a) quick lime b) fat lime c) hydraulic lime d) white lime

25. The specific gravity of commonly available Ordinary Portland cement is

a) 4.92 b) 3.15 c) 2.05 d) 1.83

26. The window which projects outside of a room of a building for admitting more light and air, is
known as

a) Bay window b) Casement window c) Lantern window d) Dormer window

27. Higher pitch of the roof

1. Results in stronger roof
2. Results in weaker roof
3. Requires more covering material
4. Requires less covering material

a) 1 and 3 b) 1 and 4 c) 2 and 3 d) 2 and 4

28. The maximum permissible deflection of a timber beam supporting a roof is,

a) L/150 b) L/325 c) L/250 d) L/360

29. Dado is usually provided in

a) Verendah b) Living rooms c) Balcony d) Bath rooms

30. In panelled doors, the maximum area of a single panel of timber should not come be more
than______________

a) 0.5 𝑚2 b) 1 𝑚2 c) 1.5 𝑚2 d) 2 𝑚2

31. Which of the followings is used to make sure that no moisture leaks in those areas of a roof that
are particularly vulnerable to penetration?

a) Wax b) Flashing c) Ceramic d) Dampers

32. The mortars used for masonry construction are classified based on strength in IS 2250 and IS
1905 according to their designations 𝐿1 ,𝐿2 ,𝐻1 ,𝐻2 , 𝑀1 , 𝑀2 . The correct sequence of increasing order
of their strength is

a) L1, L2, H1 H2, M1, M2 c) L2, L1, H2, H1, M2, M1

b) L2, L1, M2, M1, H2, H1 d) L1, L2, M1, M2, H1, H2

33. Assertion (A): While painting on flush doors of plywood, putty-filling is done after prime coat.
Reason (R): This reduces the quantity of paint and effort involved in the regular coats of the paints.
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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.

34. Which of the following type of stairs are a variation of L shaped stairs?
a) Winder b) Spiral c) Half turn d) Switch back
35. During the construction of earthquake-resistant buildings, it should be kept in mind that those
solid concrete blocks should be used which have crushing strength not lesser than

a) 10 MPa b) 20 MPa c) 35 MPa d) 60 MPa

36. Flints used in flint rubble masonry are

a) Nodules of fly ash c) Nodules of mica

b) Nodules of Feldspar d) Nodules of silica

37. Reinforced brickwork is used in which of the following circumstances?

a) When the brick wall has to carry light loads

b) When the brickwork has to bear some shear stress
c) When it is needed to decrease the longitudinal bond
d) When the brickwork does not have to bear any shear stress

38. In a cavity wall, both leaves of which are load bearing, the effective thickness is taken as

a) sum of thickness of both the leaves

b) two-third of the sum of thickness of both the leaves
c) actual thickness of the stronger leaf
d) larger of (b) and (c)

39. The lintels are preferred to arches because

1. Arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust
2. Arches require more headroom to span the opening like doors or windows
3. Easy construction

a) only 1 b) 2 and 3 c) 1, 2 and 3 d) 1 and 3

40. 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 provided where necessary
d) All of the above

41. The term used to mean the external views as seen from certain rooms of the building is

a) Prospect b) Elegance c) Aspect d) Roominess

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42. The interior surface walls in a studio should be of ____________materials.

a) Adsorbent b) Refractive c) Reflective d) Absorbent

43. Unit of measurement of rainwater pipe is

a) Running meters b) Number c) Liters d) None

44. By using filler slab technique, which of the following can be achieved?

a) 20% saving of concrete c) Less thermal comfort

b) Aesthetic ceiling d) Load on foundation increases

45. Shear cracks between the main wall and cross wall can be corrected using

a) Grouting b) Rebuilding c) Guniting d) Toothing

46. Which of the following IS code in used for fire safety of buildings

a) IS 1641 – 1988 b) IS 456 – 2000 c) IS 291 – 1972 d) IS 10711 – 1984

47. Which of the following material of window has life span of 50 years?

a) PVC b) Steel c) UPVC d) Aluminium

48. What does 10 WT 13 mean?

a) Size of window opening 10 x 13 cm c) Size of window opening 10 x 13 mm

b) Size of window opening 100 x 130 mm d) Size of window opening 1000 x 1300 mm

49. Which type of scaffolding is used when the proper hard ground is not available for the standards
to rest.

a) steel scaffolding b) trestle scaffolding c) Bricklayers scaffolding d) cantilever scaffolding

50. _________ are the cofferdams which can be lifted, floated and placed in another position as
soon as its purpose is served.

a) Dike cofferdam c) Suspended cofferdam

b) Double wall cofferdam d) Single wall cofferdam