61. The cross -sections for a highway is taken at_________________?
A. Right angle to the centre line
B. 30 metres apart
C. Intermediate points having abrupt change in gradient
D. All the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Estimating and Costing MCQs
62. Pick up the correct statement in case of water supply ?
A. Pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately
B. Cutting through walls and floors are included with the item
C. Pipes are classified according to their sizes and quality
D. All the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
63. Size, capacity and materials need be specified for__________________?
A. Bib-cocks
B. Stop-cocks
C. Ball valves
D. All the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
64. Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is________________?
A. Cleats
B. Brackets
C. Bolts
D. All the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
65. 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 ?
A. 26,000 m3
B. 26,500 m3
C. 27,000 m3
D. 27,500 m3
✅ The correct answer is option D.
66. The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate, is________________?
A. Quantity of the materials
B. Availability of materials
C. Transportation of materials
D. All the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
67. In the mid-section formula__________________?
A. The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections
B. The area of mid-sections is calculated by using mean depth
C. The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two original sections
D. All of the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
68. The measurement is made in square metre in case of_________________?
A. Cement concrete in foundation
B. R.C.C. structure
C. Hollow concrete block wall
D. None of these
✅ The correct answer is option D.
69. The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer is called_________________?
A. Master trap
B. Intercepting trap
C. Interception manhole
D. All the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
70. The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square metres_______________?
A. Root slabs
B. Floors
C. Wall panels
D. All the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.