UPL UNIVERSITY OF SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY

D.E QUESTION BANK

Course Code: MH1105
Course Name: Basic of civil engineering
MCQ OF ALL
CHAPTERS
(1) is the branch of surveying which deals with the measurement of
relative height of different points on or below the surface of earth?
a) Surveying b) Levelling
c) Maps d) Plan
(2) is not the type of Meridian.
a) True b) Change point
c) Magnetic d) Arbitrary
(3) Sighting the object is done easily in
a) Surveying b) Levelling
c) Surveyor’s compass d) Prismatic compass
(4) Cloth and linen tape is strong and durable ( True / False )
(5) gives reading in Whole Circle Bearing
a) Prismatic compass b) Levelling
c) Chain surveying d) Arrow
(6) Write the full form of WCB
(7) Write the full form of RB
(8) are known as Marking Pins
a) Ranging rods b) Pegs
c) Arrow c) Hammer
(9) Write the formula for finding RB when WCB lies between 180° to 270°
(10) Ranging rod is an instrument used in chaining (True/ False)
(11) The shortest survey line passing through the center of the area to be surveyed is called
line
a) Base line b) Tie line
c) Main line d) Check line
(12) Define Metric chain
(13) Is steel band a chaining instrument (True / False)
(14) Metric chains are generally available in lengths? Ans : 5,10,20,30 m
(15) Compass survey is used for finding
a) length b) height
c) angle d) distance

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(16) A is drawn on a small scale
a) map b) drawing
c) angle d) plan

(17) On a plan generally distances and directions are shown

a) vertical b) horizontal
c) small d) big
(18) In a surveyor’s compass , the ring is graduated from
a) From 0° to 360° b) from 0° to 180°
c) In quadrants 𝟎° to 𝟗𝟎° d) None
°
(19) The WCB of a line is 300 , its RB is
a) ) W 40 DEGREE S b) N 40 DEGREE S
c) ) E 40 DEGREE W d) N 60 DEGREE W
(20) Does Temporary adjustment of prismatic compass have 4 steps (True/False)
(21) Is a point showing change of an instrument set up?
a) Surveying b) Datum
c) Change point d) Plan
(22) Levelling is used to survey about .
a) Mean sea level b) Hilly areas
c) Small areas d) Vertical plan
(23) If the line is below the datum, it is known as .
a) Negative reduced level b) Positive reduced level
c) Back sight d) Change point
(24) is the branch of surveying which deals with the measurement of
relative height of different points on or below the surface of earth.
a) Surveying b) Levelling
c) Maps d) Plan
(25) Gives guidelines to the engineers to pre – plan the building.
a) Building bye laws b) Levelling
c) Chain surveying d) Arrow
(26) Draw the symbol of Circular wash basin.
(27) Write the Definition of Elevation.
(28) Shows cross – section of a building.
a) Plan b) Elevation
c) Section c) Building Bye - Laws
(29) Draw symbol for Bell push.
(30) Does building bye laws gives us safety against fire, noise? (True/ False)
(31) Define fore sight.
(32) Draw Symbol for Exhaust Fan.
(33) Is Elevation an Imaginary drawing? (True / False)
(34) Draw Symbol for Stairs.
(35) It is a point where Instrument Station is set .
a) Change point b) fore sight
c) Instrument station d) Level line
(36) Write the formula for finding RL.
(37) Write the formula for check of Rise and Fall.

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 (38) What is the full form of BS?
(39) Write the formula for finding HI.
(40) Does Building bye laws provide section of building? (True/False)
41 Which of the following is the correct sequence of stages in the hydrological cycle?

a) Precipitation → Evaporation → Collection → Infiltration

b) Evaporation → Condensation → Precipitation → Collection

c) Evaporation → Infiltration → Condensation → Precipitation

d) Collection → Precipitation → Evaporation → Infiltration

42 There are _____________ main parts of water cycle.
a) 5 b) 4 c) 8 d) 3
43 During rain, the roof of the house which is also known as __________ area collects
water.
a) Drain line b) Storage c) Filter d) Catchment
44 Define Evaporation.
45 Condensation in the hydrological cycle is the process by which:
a) Water vapor changes into liquid water b) Water vapor turns into ice c)
Liquid water changes into gas d) Water evaporates from the surface of the Earth
46 Which type of water is collected through rainwater harvesting?
a) Distilled water b) Freshwater c) Saltwater d) Wastewater
47 Which of the following is the most cost-effective mode of transportation for large
quantities of goods over long distances?
a) Air b) Train c) Truck d) Water
48 Transportation Engineering helps in Social growth? (True/False)
49 Which type of pavement is designed to carry heavy traffic loads and has a concrete
surface?
a) Rigid pavement
b) Flexible pavement
c) Composite pavement
d) Gravel pavement

50 Transportation helps improve which of the following?

a) Communication between countries
b) Quality of education
c) Access to healthcare
d) all of the above
51 Waterways imparts negative impact on sea life (True/ False)
52 Which of the following is not a mode of transportation?
a) Roadways b) Railways c) Wind energy d) Airways
53 Which of the following layers is typically NOT found in a flexible pavement
structure?
a) Subgrade b) Sub-base c) Base course d) Concrete slab
54 The process of saving water for future use in a sustainable way is known as
__________.
a) Rain water harvesting b) Traffic studies
c) Water conservation c) Control flood
55 Durability is more in flexible pavement? (True/False)
56 ____________ is the easiest way of transportation.
a) Railways b) Roadways
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 c) Water ways d) Airways
57 Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a rainwater harvesting system?
a)Filter b)Storage tank c)Pump d) Solar panels
58 The process of collecting, storing, and managing water resources is known as:
a) Water Treatment
b) Hydrology
c) Water Conservation
d) Water Resources Engineering
59 Does water shed management controls soil erosion? True/False
60 Write one Disadvantage of Airways.
61 Which of the following is a natural material used in the construction of concrete?
a) Fly ash b) Blast furnace slag c) Sand d) Silica fume
62 The ingredient that gives concrete its strength is:
a) Cement b) Water c) Aggregate d) Air
63 The most common type of cement used in general construction is: a)
White Portland cement b) Ordinary Portland cement c) Rapid hardening cement
d) Sulphate-resistant cement
64 Which of the following is the standard unit of measurement for cement?
a) Cubic meter b ) Kilogram c) Ton d) Bag
65 What is the main use of cement in construction? a)
To increase weight b) To bind materials together c) To make concrete lighter d)
To provide insulation
66 Which of the following is the most common type of sand used in construction? a)
Sea sand b) River sand c) Desert sand d) Mountain sand
67 The mixture of cement, water, and aggregates forms: a)
Mortar b) Grout c) Concrete d ) Plaster
68 The most commonly used form of cement in construction is:
a) White cement b) Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) c) Rapid hardening cement
d) Sulphate-resisting cement
69 There are ______ types of bricks
a) 5 b) 7 c) 4 d) 9
70 Cement should not be more than _____ months old
a) 6 b) 8 c) 3 d) 7
71 The edges of the bricks should be sharp (True / False)
72 Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good building stone? a)
Durability b) High porosity c) Resistance to weathering d) High compressive
strength
73 Bricks are made primarily from
a) Limestone b) Clay c) Sand d) Cement
74 Which of the following is a property of a good brick?
a) It should absorb more water b) It should be easily breakable. c) It should not have
a smooth surface d) It should be free from cracks and other defects.
75 Which of the following is an example of an igneous rock?
a) Granite b) Limestone c) Sandstone d) Shale
76 Which rock is commonly used in the construction of buildings and roads
a) Marble b) Limestone c) Granite d) All of the above
77 The process by which rocks change into new types due to heat, pressure, and
chemical reactions is called:
a) Weathering b) Metamorphic rocks c) Erosion d) Crystallization
78 Rock that is formed by the cooling and solidification of magma is called:
a) Sedimentary rock b) Igneous rock c) Metamorphic rock d) Fossil rock
79 Gneiss is a type of:
a) Igneous rock b) Sedimentary rock c) Metamorphic rock d) None of the above
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80 What is actual and nominal size of brick?
THEROY QUESTIONS OF CHP 1, 2 AND 3,4,5,6

1 Define Surveying and levelling.

2 Write the uses of surveying
3 Give Difference between plane surveying and Geodetic surveying
4 Give classification of surveying
5 Enlist the instruments used in chain surveying and explain them in detail
6 Define main line, check line , base line , tie line and draw the figure
7 Give difference between plan and map
8 Write applications of levelling.
9 Define Level line, Datum, Mean sea level, Reduced level, Instrument station,
Changepoint, and Back sight, Fore sight, Intermediate Sight.
10 Practice All HI method and Rise and Fall method sums
11 Define compass survey
12 Write in detail about Temporary adjustment of Prismatic compass
13 Give difference between prismatic compass and surveyors compass
14 Enlist the types of Meridian and explain each in detail
15 Enlist the types of bearing and explain each in detail
16 Practice convert the following WCB into RB sums
17 Practice convert the following RB into WCB sums
18 Define Plan , Elevation , Section
19 What do you Mean by Building Bye – Laws?
20 State the objectives of Building bye –laws.
21 Study all Civil Engineering symbol
22 Write the uses of Rain water harvesting
23 Define water shed management and its objectives.
24 Draw hydrological cycle and explain it.
25 Explain Rain water harvesting with neat diagram.
26 Define Transportation engineering
27 Give difference between Flexible pavement and Rigid pavement.
28 Define Traffic studies.
29 Draw the c/s of road and explain its components
30 Explain modes of transportation
31 Explain role of transportation engineering.
32 According to the classification of rocks define the following
1. Igneous rocks 2. Sedimentary rocks 3. Metamorphic rocks
33 Give the Requirement of good building stones.
34 Give detailed classification of bricks
35 Discuss the field test of cement
36 Define the following 1. Mortar 2. Concrete 3. Segregation 4. Bleeding 5. Workability
37 Define 1. Bulk density 2. Water absorption 3. Permeability 4. Durability 5. Porosity
38 Give uses of stones
39 Give properties of aggregates