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As per Indian Standard Specifications, the peak discharge for domestic purposes per capita per minute, is taken

1.80 litres for 5 to 10 users

1.20 litres for 15 users

1.35 for 20 users

All these

Answer

Correct Answer: All these

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The order of booking dimensions is

Breadth, length, height

Length, breadth, height

None of these.

Height, breadth, length

Answer

Correct Answer: Length, breadth, height

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

The bending of bars near supports is generally at 45°

The bent up bars at a support resist the sharing force

All these

The bent up bars at a support resist the negative bending moment

Answer

Correct Answer: All these

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In the mid-section formula

The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections

The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two sections

The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two original sections

The area of mid-sections is calculated by using mean depth

Answer

Correct Answer: The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections

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For 12 mm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 on 100 sq.m new brick work, the quantity of cement required, is

0.247 m3

0.295 m3

0.274 m3

0.200 m3

Answer

Correct Answer: 0.274 m3

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The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept

80 cm

60 cm

70 cm

75 cm to 80 cm

Answer

Correct Answer: 75 cm to 80 cm

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The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per manson per day

10 sqm

2.5 sqm

7.5 sqm

5.0 sqm

Answer

Correct Answer: 7.5 sqm

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While preparing a detailed estimate

All these

Dimension should be measured correct to 0.01 m

Volume should be measured correct to O.Olcum

Area should be measured correct to 0.01 sqm

Answer

Correct Answer: Volume should be measured correct to O.Olcum

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The plinth area of a building not includes

Internal shaft for sanitary installations up to 2 sq m. in area

Area of cantilevered porch.

Lift and wall including landing

Area of stair cover

Area of the walls at the floor level

Answer

Correct Answer: Area of the walls at the floor level

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The expected out turn of 12 mm plastering with cement mortar is

2.5 sq m

4.0 sq m

10 sq m

6.0 sq m

8.0 sq m

Answer

Correct Answer: 8.0 sq m

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The minimum width of a septic tank is taken

90 cm

75 cm

80 cm

70 cm

Answer

Correct Answer: 75 cm

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The item of the brick structure measured in sq.m, is

Reinforced brick work

Brick edging

Broken glass coping

Brick work in arches.

Answer

Correct Answer: Broken glass coping

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A portion of an embankment having a uniform up-gradient 1 in 500 is circular with radius 1000 m of the centre line. It subtends 180° at the centre. If the height of the bank is 1 m at the lower end, and side slopes 2:1, the earth work involved.

26, 500 m3

26, 000 m3

27, 500 m3

27, 000 m3

Answer

Correct Answer: 27, 500 m3

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In case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps, the cost includes

Setting and laying

Bed concreting

All of these.

Connection to drains

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these.

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Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is

15 cm

20 cm

None of these.

10 cm

Answer

Correct Answer: 20 cm

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The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square metres

Floors

Wall panels

Root slabs

D.P.C.

All these

Answer

Correct Answer: All these

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The correct prismoidal formula for volume is

D/4 [first area + last area + 2 ∑ Even area + 4 ∑ odd areas]

D [first area + last area + ∑ Even area + 2 ∑ odd areas]

D/3 [first area + last area + 4 ∑ Even area + 2 ∑ odd areas]

D/2 [first area + last area + 2 ∑ Even area + 4 ∑ odd areas].

Answer

Correct Answer: D/3 [first area + last area + 4 ∑ Even area + 2 ∑ odd areas]

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Pick up the correct statement in case of water supply.

Pipes are classified according to their sizes and quality

Pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately

All these

In laying pipes, the method of jointing and fixing is specifically specified

Cutting through walls and floors are included with the item

Answer

Correct Answer: Pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately

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Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following :

It is provided a cleaning eye at the top of the trap

The height of fresh air inlet pipe fixed vertically with wall is 3 m

The mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe

It is provided in between the lower end of the house drain and the street sewer

The water seal is less than that of ordinary traps.

Answer

Correct Answer: The water seal is less than that of ordinary traps.

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Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square metres for payment.

Ordinary cuttings up to 1 m

Surface dressing up to 15 cm depths

Both surface dressing up to 15 cm depths and Surface excavation up to 30 cm depths

Both Ordinary cuttings up to 1 m and surface dressing up to 15 cm depths

Surface excavation up to 30 cm depths

Answer

Correct Answer: Both Ordinary cuttings up to 1 m and surface dressing up to 15 cm depths

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