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This document provides 11 multiple choice questions with explanations that test knowledge of disaster management planning and IS codes for civil engineering. The questions cover topics like types of disasters, months with highest flood peaks in India, earthquake zones in Uttarakhand, indices used to measure flood variability, elements and phases of disaster response, examples of slow-onset disasters, placement of tsunami detectors, groups of IS codes, headquarters of BIS, important IS codes for structures, dimensions, and specifications.

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Civil Questions and Answers - Disaster Resistant-Building-ISCode PDF

This document provides 11 multiple choice questions with explanations that test knowledge of disaster management planning and IS codes for civil engineering. The questions cover topics like types of disasters, months with highest flood peaks in India, earthquake zones in Uttarakhand, indices used to measure flood variability, elements and phases of disaster response, examples of slow-onset disasters, placement of tsunami detectors, groups of IS codes, headquarters of BIS, important IS codes for structures, dimensions, and specifications.

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Basic Civil Engineering Questions and Answers – Disaster Management and Planning

This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Disaster
Management and Planning”.

1. Disasters can be broadly termed as __________ types.


a) 2
b) 4
c) 5
d) 3
Answer: a
Explanation: Disasters can be accidental or intentional. Accidental disasters include natural disasters
like tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, etc. Intentional are man-made disasters like, terrorism, bombing,
etc.

2. The annual flood peaks in India are recorded in months of:


a) June, July
b) July, August
c) July, September
d) August, September
Answer: d
Explanation: Floods can occur during any part of the monsoon season. But, typically during months
of August and September, flood peaks are recorded. On large rivers, it ranges between 60,000 and
80,000 m3/s.

3. Uttarakhand lies in zone ___________ of Earthquake prone areas.


a) 5
b) 3
c) 4
d) 2
Answer: c
Explanation: There are five zones of earthquake. Zone 5 covers areas with the highest risk (intensity
of MSK 1x or greater). Zone 4 covers areas liable to MSK VIII, Zone 3 to MSK VII, Zone 2 to MSK VI or
less. Zone 1 area is not there in India.

4. To measure flood variability, __________ is used widely.


a) FFMI
b) FI
c) FMI
d) FFI
Answer: a
Explanation: FFMI stands for Flash Flood Magnitude Index. It is the standard deviation of logarithms
to the base of 10 of annual maximum series.

5. Disaster management deals with situation that occurs after the disaster.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: Disaster management is a broad term and it deals with a situation prior to, during and
after the occurrence of a disaster.

6. How many elements of disaster management are there?


a) 8
b) 7
c) 4
d) 6
Answer: d
Explanation: There are six distinct sets of activities. These include risk management, loss
management, control of events, equity of assistance, resource management and impact reduction.

7. Which of the below is an example of slow-onset disaster?


a) Earthquake
b) Tsunami
c) Cyclone
d) Draught
Answer: d
Explanation: Disasters can also be classified as rapid-onset and slow-onset. It is based on how long
they last. Rapid-onset disasters are Earthquake, Tsunami and Cyclone.

8. How many phases of disaster response are there?


a) 5
b) 4
c) 3
d) 2
Answer: a
Explanation: These are the preparatory phase, warning phase, emergency phase, rehabilitation
phase and reconstruction phase.

9. The first step in preparedness planning is:


a) Analysis of data collected
b) Determination of objectives
c) Development of implementing device
d) Determination of strategy
Answer: b
Explanation: There are six steps in preparedness planning for emergency response. The first step is
to determine the objectives to be met within each affected sector.

10. Tsunami detectors are placed in sea at ____________ kms from shore.
a) 25
b) 100
c) 50
d) 85
Answer: c
Explanation: Coastal tidal gauges can detect tsunami closer to shore. It is placed at 50kms in the sea
from shore. They are linked to land by submarine cables and give warning in time.

Basic Civil Engineering Questions and Answers – IS Codes

This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “IS
Codes”.

1. How many groups are there in IS codes for Civil Engineering?


a) 41
b) 52
c) 62
d) 35
Answer: a
Explanation: There are 41 groups or categories of IS codes available for Civil Engineering. Some of
them include hardware, stone, ports and harbour, cement and concrete, fire safety, etc.

2. The headquarters of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is at:


a) Hyderabad
b) Agra
c) Delhi
d) Kolkata
Answer: c
Explanation: It is in Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi. Regional office, branch offices and sales offices
are also there.

3. IS 2062 gives specifications about:


a) High strength steel
b) High strength concrete
c) Concrete for general purpose
d) Steel for general purpose
Answer: d
Explanation: IS 2062 gives the specifications for steel to be used for general purposes.

4. Which is the most important IS code for a Civil Engineer?


a) IS 567
b) IS 456
c) IS 455
d) IS 383
Answer: b
Explanation: IS 456 gives specifications about plain reinforcement concrete. For designing any
concrete structure, this IS code is a must.

5. IS 2368 has how many parts?


a) 10
b) 7
c) 5
d) 9
Answer: d
Explanation: IS 2368 gives specifications regarding aggregates and the methods of test performed on
them. There are 9 parts in total, each deal with specific tests.

6. Which IS code is used to refer details regarding measurement of building and civil
engineering works?
a) IS 1200
b) IS 2502
c) IS 1786
d) IS 800
7. IS 1893-2002 gives details on:
a) Seismic strengthening
b) Improving earthquake resistance
c) Earthquake resistance structures
d) Earthquake resistance design
Answer: c
Explanation: IS 1893-2002 gives the criteria for earthquake resistance design of structures. It is the
fifth revised edition.

8. Which IS code gives specifications about dimensions for hot rolled steel structures?
a) IS 808-1979
b) IS 806-1968
c) IS 806-1969
d) IS 808-1989
Answer: d
Explanation: IS 808-1989 gives guidelines on dimensioning of hot rolled steel beams, columns,
channel and angle sections.
9. How many parts does IS code 875 contain?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
Answer: a
Explanation: IS 875 has five parts which address the imposed, dead, wind, snow and special loads
except earthquake that act on structures.

10. Which IS code gives details regarding acid-resistant bricks?


a) IS 4832
b) IS 4860
c) IS 5766
d) IS 5318
Answer: b
Explanation: IS 4860-1968 gives specifications for acid-resistant bricks. IS 4832 deals with mortar, IS
5766 with laying burnt clay brick flooring and IS 5318 with laying flexible PVC sheets and tile flooring.

11. IS 712-1984 gives specifications for gypsum plaster boards.


a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: IS 712-1984 gives specifications for building limes. IS 2095 is used to check for
specifications for gypsum plaster boards.

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