61. The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known as_________________?
A. balusters
B. newal posts
C. balustrades
D. railings
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Building Materials and Construction MCQs
62. Which of the following gradients exerts maximum influence on properties of steel?
A. iron
B. carbon
C. manganese
D. sulphur
✅ The correct answer is option B.
63. The slenderness ratio for masonry walls should not be more than_____________?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
✅ The correct answer is option B.
64. In brick masonry the bond produced by laying alternate headers and stretchers in each course is known as_______________?
A. English bond
B. double flemish bond
C. zigzag bond
D. single flemish bond
✅ The correct answer is option B.
65. Cross cut saw is used for_______________?
A. cutting soft stones
B. cutting hard stones
C. cutting large blocks of stones
D. dressing stones
✅ The correct answer is option B.
66. Which of the following cements contains maximum percentage of dicalcium silicate?
A. ordinary Portland cement
B. low heat cement
C. rapid hardening cement
D. sulphate resisting cement
✅ The correct answer is option B.
67. The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is______________?
A. pitched and sloping roof
B. flat roof
C. shell roof
D. none of the above
✅ The correct answer is option B.
68. Which of the following is the purest form of iron ?
A. cast iron
B. wrought iron
C. mild steel
D. high carbon steel
✅ The correct answer is option B.
69. The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by_____________?
A. compacting the soil
B. draining the soil
C. increasing the depth of foundation
D. grouting
✅ The correct answer is option B.
70. The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is_______________?
A. raft foundation
B. grillage foundation
C. well foundation
D. isolated footing
✅ The correct answer is option B.