41. The minimum width of a septic tank is taken__________________?
A. 70 cm
B. 75 cm
C. 80 cm
D. 90 cm
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Estimating and Costing MCQs
42. The cost of the earthwork in excavation for the surface drain of cross-section shown in the given figure for a total length of 5 metres @ Rs. 450% cum, is_______________?
A. Rs. 400
B. Rs. 425
C. Rs. 450
D. Rs. 500
✅ The correct answer is option C.
43. The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest_________________?
A. 0.25 kg
B. 0.50 kg
C. 0.75 kg
D. 1.00 kg
✅ The correct answer is option D.
44. Pick up the correct statement regarding the centre line method of estimating a building?
A. Product of the centre line of the walls and area of cross-section of any item, gives total quantity of the item
B. The centre line is worked out separately for different sections of walls of a building
C. The centre line length is reduced by half the layer of main wall joining the partition wall
D. All the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
45. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following ?
A. No deduction is made for the volume occupied by reinforcement
B. No deduction is made for the openings upto 0.1 sq.m
C. No deduction is made for volumes occupied by pipes, not exceeding 100 sq.cm in cross-section
D. None of these
✅ The correct answer is option D.
46. For the construction of buildings, the subheads of the estimate are________________?
A. Earthwork, Concrete work, Brick work
B. Brickwork, Stone work, Roofing
C. Brickwork Flooring, Wood work, Steel work
D. All the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
47. Referring of given figure, pick up the correct statement from the following?
A. The total length of centre line of four walls is 20 m
B. Length of long wall out-to -out is 6.80 m
C. Length of short walls in-to-in is 3.20 m
D. All the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
48. Carpet area does not include the area of_________________?
A. The walls along with doors and other openings
B. Bath room and lavatory
C. Kitchen and pantry
D. All the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
49. Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate______________?
A. Wall thickness
B. Room area
C. W.C. area
D. Courtyard area
✅ The correct answer is option D.
50. Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square metres for payment ?
A. Ordinary cuttings up to 1 m
B. Surface dressing up to 15 cm depths
C. Surface excavation up to 30 cm depths
D. Both B. and C.
✅ The correct answer is option D.