{"id":2439,"date":"2019-06-06T12:29:27","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T12:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naukri.com\/campus\/career-guidance\/?p=2439"},"modified":"2019-06-12T12:07:39","modified_gmt":"2019-06-12T12:07:39","slug":"list-of-common-civil-engineering-multiple-choice-questions-mcq-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naukri.com\/campus\/career-guidance\/list-of-common-civil-engineering-multiple-choice-questions-mcq-answers","title":{"rendered":"List of common civil engineering multiple choice questions (MCQ) &amp; answers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Civil engineering is a dynamic field that offers a promising career in both public and private sector. As a fresher or a final year engineering student, practicing several assessment tests helps you to prepare for your first job as well as campus placement with flying colors.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some civil engineering MCQs that cover a broad range of topics such as building materials, Highway Engineering, Building Construction, concrete technology, railway engineering, structural analysis, advanced surveying, Engineering mechanics, etc. Go through the list and test your understanding of these core civil engineering concepts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naukri.com\/campus\/career-guidance\/list-of-common-civil-engineering-multiple-choice-questions-mcq-answers\/#Civil_Engineering_Multiple_Choice_Question_Answers\" title=\"Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Question &#038; Answers\">Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Question &#038; Answers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naukri.com\/campus\/career-guidance\/list-of-common-civil-engineering-multiple-choice-questions-mcq-answers\/#Also_Read_Common_Interview_Questions_Answers_for_Freshers\" title=\"Also Read:\u00a0Common Interview Questions &amp; Answers for Freshers\">Also Read:\u00a0Common Interview Questions &amp; Answers for Freshers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Civil_Engineering_Multiple_Choice_Question_Answers\"><\/span><strong><u>Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Question &#038; Answers<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q1) Number of independent equations to be specified for static equilibrium in a space structure is:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a) 4<br \/>\nb) 6<br \/>\nc) 3<br \/>\nd) 2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q2) How can the relation between the air base (<em>B<\/em>), focal length (<em>f<\/em>), photographic base (<em>b<\/em>) and flying height (<em>H<\/em>) of a vertical photograph be defined?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a) B=H\/bf<br \/>\nb) B=bH\/f<br \/>\nc) B=b\/fH<br \/>\nd) B=f\/bH<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naukri.com\/campus\/career-guidance\/civil-engineering-interview-questions-you-should-prepare\">Civil Engineering Interview Questions You Should Prepare<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q3) What is t<\/strong><strong>he unit of force in S.I. system of units?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a)\u00a0Newton<br \/>\nb)\u00a0Watt<br \/>\nc)\u00a0Kilogram<br \/>\nd)\u00a0Dyne<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q4) The centre of gravity of a semi-circle lies at a distance of:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a) 3r\/4<br \/>\nb)\u00a03r\/8<br \/>\nc)\u00a08r\/3<br \/>\nd)\u00a04r\/3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q5) A first class brick should not absorb water more than<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a) 25%<br \/>\nb) 10%<br \/>\nc)\u00a020%<br \/>\nd)\u00a015%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q6) What is the maximum mechanical advantage of a lifting machine?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a)\u00a0\u00a01\/m<br \/>\nb)\u00a0 1+m<br \/>\nc)\u00a0\u00a01-m<br \/>\nd)\u00a0\u00a0M<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q7)\u00a0 The expansion of cement should not exceed<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a) 20 mm<br \/>\nb)\u00a010 mm<br \/>\nc)\u00a015 mm<br \/>\nd)\u00a05 mm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_Read_Common_Interview_Questions_Answers_for_Freshers\"><\/span>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naukri.com\/campus\/career-guidance\/common-interview-questions-answers-for-freshers\">Common Interview Questions &amp; Answers for Freshers<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q8) The concrete becomes ____when a suitable admixture is added at the time of preparing the concrete mix:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a) Acid proof<br \/>\nb)\u00a0Highly strong<br \/>\nc)\u00a0Water proof<br \/>\nd) All the above options<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q9) In Vicat\u2019s apparatus, the length of Vicat plunger can vary from:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a) 30-40 mm<br \/>\nb)\u00a020-30 mm<br \/>\nc)\u00a040-50 mm<br \/>\nd)\u00a050-60 mm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q10) What should be the broad gauge?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a) 0.762 m<br \/>\nb) 0.6096 m<br \/>\nc) 1.676 m<br \/>\nd) 1.00 m<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q11) For wooden sleepers used over bridge girders, what is the minimum composite sleeper index<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a) 1455<br \/>\nb) 1652<br \/>\nc) 1555<br \/>\nd) 1352<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q12) The external diameter of cast iron or steel shaft in a screw pile varies from:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a) 150-300 mm<br \/>\nb) 0-150 mm<br \/>\nc) 450-600 mm<br \/>\nd) 300-450 mm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q13) What is the quality of concrete recommended for the pre-cast reinforced concrete piles?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a) M 250 to M 300<br \/>\nb) M 200 to M 250<br \/>\nc) M 150 to M 200<br \/>\nd) M 100 to M 150<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q14) Which of the following sections should be used preferably at places where torsion occurs?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a) Box type section<br \/>\nb) Angle section<br \/>\nc) Channel section<br \/>\nd) None of the above<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q15) The maximum permissible span of asbestos cement sheets is<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>a) 1680 mm<br \/>\nb) 1250 mm<br \/>\nc) 810 mm<br \/>\nd) 650 mm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a<\/p>\n<p>Hope you find the sample test useful and gives you a right direction to prepare for your final assessment.<\/p>\n<p>All the best!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Civil engineering is a dynamic field that offers a promising career in both public and private sector. 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