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1. The damp proof course (D.P.C) of uniform
thickness in a building having walls of different
widths is measured in
(A) m4
(B) m3
(C) m2
(D) m
2.
If d be the diameter of MS steel bar in mm, the
standard weight (in kg.) per meter of the bar is
(A) 0.00618 d2
(B) 0.00618 d
(C) 0.00816 d2
(D) 0.00816 d
3. The plan of a building is in the form of a
rectangle with centre line dimensions of the
outer walls as 10.3 m × 15.3 m . The thickness
of the walls in superstructure is 0.3 m. Then its
carpet area is
(A) 150 m2
(B) 157.59 m2
2
(C) 165.36 m
(D) 170 m2
4. Pick up the item of work not included in the
plinth area estimate.
(A) Wall thickness (B) Room area
(C) Veranda area
(D) Courtyard area
5. A work costing Rs. 20000 is termed as
(A) petty work
(B) minor work
(C) major work
(D) minor project
6. The density of cement is taken to be
(A)1000 kg/m3
(B)1250 kg/m3
(C)1440 kg/m3
(D)1800 kg/m3
7. The value of the property at the end of its useful
life (without being dismantled) is known as
(A) salvage value
(B) scrap value
(C) book value
(D) junk value
8. Volume by trapezoidal formula method is
determined by the formula.
(A)
(B)
(C)
A0+An
D�
2
+ A2 + A4 + A6 + ⋯ + A(n −
A1+An
2
A0+A1
𝐷𝐷{
2
+ 𝐴𝐴0 + 𝐴𝐴1 + 𝐴𝐴3 + ⋯ 𝐴𝐴(𝑛𝑛 − 1)
1)�
𝐷𝐷{
+ 𝐴𝐴1 + 𝐴𝐴3 + 𝐴𝐴5 … 𝐴𝐴(𝑛𝑛 − 1)
(D)
A0+An
2
𝐷𝐷 �
+ 𝐴𝐴1 + 𝐴𝐴2 + 𝐴𝐴3 + 𝐴𝐴4 +
… 𝐴𝐴(𝑛𝑛 − 1)�
9. The annual instalment (I) of the sinking fund (S)
over n years , at i rate of interest may be
calculated from the formula.
(A) I= Si/(1+i)n -1
(B) I= S(1+i)n-1/i
n+1
(C) I= S(1+i) /(1+i) (D) I= Si/(1+i)n+1
10. Most accurate method of estimation is based on
(A) building cost index estimate
(B) plinth area estimate
(C) detailed estimate
(D) cube rate estimate
11. The following document contains detailed
description of all items of work excluding their
quantities, alone with the current rates:
(A) analysis of rates
(B) tender document
(C) abstract estimate
(D) schedule of rates
12. The floor area includes the area of the balcony
upto :
(A) 25%
(B) 85%
(C) 75%
(D) 50%
13. Weight of one log of cement is :
(A) 70 kg
(B) 50 kg
(C) 60 kg
(D) 65 kg
14. The plan of a building is in the form of square
with centreline dimension of outer walls as 14.7
m x 14.7 m. If the thickness of the wall in
superstructure is 0.30 m, then its plinth area is:
(A) 234 m2
(B) 150 m2
2
(C) 216 m
(D) 225 m2
15. The value of property during its useful life
based on purchase value and depreciations etc.
is known as.
(A) junk value
(B) salvage value
(C) scrap value
(D) book value
16. Thickness of plastering is usually:
(A) 40 mm
(B) 6 mm
(C) 12 mm
17. The correct prismoidal formula for volume
calculation is:
(A)
𝐷𝐷
3
(C)
(D)
(D) 25 mm
(fist section area + last section area + 2Seven
numbered section area + 4Sodd numbered
section areas)
(B) D(fist section area + last section area + Seven
numbered section area+2Sodd numbered
preliminary estimate
cube rate estimate
24. The unit of measurement is per quintal for:
(A) collapsible gates with rails
(B) rolling shutters
(C) expanded metal wire netting
(D) reinforcement of R.C.C works
25. Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) means:
section areas)
(C)
𝐷𝐷
[first
3
section area + last section area +4SEven
𝐷𝐷
[first
3
section area + last section area
numbered section area+2Sodd numbered
section areas
(D)
+2SEven numbered section area+4Sodd
numbered section areas
18. Using straight line method annual depreciation
D is equal to :
(A) (life in year – scrap value) / original cost
(B) (scrap value - life in year) / original cost
(C) (original cost- life in year) / scrap value
(D) (original cost- scrap value) / life in year
26. The damp proof course is measured in:
(A) length
(B) area
(C) volume
(D) weight
27. The cross-section of a strip footing is shown
below:
19. The woodworks should be measured to nearest
(A) m
(B) 0.002 m
(C) 0.003 m
(D) 0.004 m
20. For 15 mm thick cement plastering 1: 6 on 100
sq.m. new brick work, the quantity of cement
required is
(A) 0.200 m3
(B) 0.247 m3
3
(C) 0.274 m
(D) 0.343 m3
21. Number of modular bricks required for one
cubic metre of brick masonry are
(A) 400
(B) 450
(C) 550
(D) 500
The quantity of BFS under the footing per meter
length is
(A) 0.750 cu.m
(B) 0.750 sq.m
(C) 0.056 cu.m
(D) 0.056 sq.m
28.
22. If 'i' is the rate of interest expressed in decimal
and 'n' is the number of years, then coefficient of
annual sinking find, Ie is
(A) Ie = [(I+i)n-1]/(1+i) -1
(B) Ie = i/[(1+i)n -1]
(C) Ie = i/[(1-i)n +1]
(D) Ie = i/[(1+i)n +1]
23. The most reliable estimate is:
(A) plinth area estimate
(B) detailed estimate
The above figure represents plan and section of
an excavation layout. The volume of earthwork
in excavation of foundation trench is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
6.526 cu.m.
8.064 cu.m.
8.832 cu.m.
9.600 cu.m.
29. The cross section of a road partly in banking and
partly in cutting is shown in the following fig.
the area of the shaded portion is:
(C) metre
(D) quintal
35. The unit of payment for fixing of glass panes or
cleaning is in
(A) kg
(B) number
(C) sq m
(D) cu m
36. The process of evaluating cost of construction of
a project is called
(A) estimate
(B) rough cost
(C) actual cost
(D) workable cost
37. A revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned
estimate exceeds
(A) 2 %
(B) 5 %
(C) 8 %
(D) 10 %
30. If d is the constant distance between the sections
then the correct prismoidal formula for volume
is
(A) d[first area + last area + ∑ even area +2∑
odd areas
(B)
𝑑𝑑
[first
3
area + last area + 2 ∑ even area +
4∑ odd areas
(C)
𝑑𝑑
[first
3
area + last area + 4∑ even area
+2∑ odd areas
(D)
𝑑𝑑
[first
6
area + last area + 2∑ even area +4∑
odd areas
31. In straight line method, the annual depreciation of
the property is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 −𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐
𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦
𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 +𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐
𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦
𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 −𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓
𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦
𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦
𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 +𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐
32. The unit of measurement for steel wood work in
door and window frame, rafters, beams, roof
trusses etc. is in
(A) Metre
(B) sq m
(C) quintal
(D) cu m
33. The unit of measurement for steel works in
trusses and its parts is in
(A) quintal
(B) cm
(C) numbers
(D) kilograms
34. The unit of payment for A.C. sheet roofing is in
(A) cu m
(B) sq m
38. IN a detailed estimate the provision for
contingencies is , usually
(A) 1 percent
(B) 3 to 5 percent
(C) 10 percent
(D) 12 to 15 percent
39. The centre line method is specially adopted for
estimating
(A) octagonal building
(B) hexagonal buildings
(C) circular building
(D) all the above
40. The useful part of liveable area of a building is
also known as
(A) carpet area
(B) Circulating area
(C) horizontal
(D) plinth area
41. The item of steel work which is measured is sq.
m is
(A) collapsible gates
(B) rolling shutters
(C) Ventilators and glazing
(D) steel doors
(E) all the above
42. In measuring from work no deduction is made
for opening up to
(A) 1 m2
(B) 0.5 m2
(C) 0.4 m2
(D) 0.01 m2
43. In analysis of rates, contractor profit is taken at
the rate of
(A) 1 %
(B) 5 %
(C) 10 %
(D) 20%
44. One cube metre of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4 ) is
to be mixed by volume. Number of cement bags
required will be approximately
(A) 1
(B) 5
(C) 6 (D) 11
45. For 100 cubic meter of plastered surface, the
quantity of lime required for one coat of white
washing will be
(A) 10 kg
(B) 6.5 kg
(C) 5 kg
(D) 100 kg
46. The cost of a machine is Rs. 50,000 with a
useful life of 10 years, its depreciated cost, after
5 years, if the salvage value is rs 10,000 on
straight line basis , will be
(A) 35000
(B) 30000
(C) 45000
(D) 25000
47. The valuation of a building depends upon
(A) its stricture and durability
(B) size shape and type
(C) quality of material used
(D) all the above
48. The gradual reduction value with age of a
property is known as
(A) devaluation
(B) revaluation
(C) depreciation
(D) appreciation
49. While submitting a tender the contractor is
required to deposit some amount with the
department, as guarantee of the tender known as
(A) bank guarantee
(B) earnest money
(C) security deposit
(D) caution money
50. The cross section of a strip footing is shown as
below:
51. The measurement is not made in square metres
in case of
(A) concrete jaffries
(B) R.C. Chhajja
(C) Damp proof course
(D) form works
52. For one sq.m. single brick flat soling
(conventional size). The numbers of brick
required is :
(A) 32
(B) 44
(C) 54
(D) 62
53. The numbers of bricks (conventional size )
required for in a square metre of brick in edge
soling is
(A) 34
(B) 44
(C) 54
(D) 64
54. For 1 sq.m of 75 cm thick lime terracing in roof
with bricks khoa, surki lime (2:2:7) including
finishing , the quantity of surki required
(A) 0.019 cu.m
(B) 0.022cu.m
(C) 0.023cu.m
(D) 0.025cu.m
55. The quality if brickwork in foundation and
plinth per day per mason should be
(A) 1.0 cu.m
(B) 1.25cu.m
(C) 1.75 cu.m
(D) 2.5 cu.m
56. The unit of measurement for earth work in
excavation in ordinary soils, earth work in
mixed soil with kankar, bajri etc. when depth of
excavation does not exceed 30 cm.is
(A) Per m
(B) cu m
(C) Sq m
(D) 100 Sq m
57. The Unit of measurement for work in R.C.C is
in
(a) Sq m
(b) cu m
(c) 10 sq m
(d) 10 cu
58. The unit of measurement for electric wring or
electrification light fan plug point is
(a) point
(b) metre
(c) number
(d) no unit
(A) 0.0625 sq.m
(B) 0.0625 cu.m
(C) 0.094 sq.m
(D) 0.094 cu.m
59. The unit of payment for blasting of rock
including stacking is in
(a) sq m
(b) cu m
(c) % sq m
(d) % cu m
60. The unit of payment for road side brick edging
is in
(a) cu m
(b) meter
(c) sq m
(d) kg
69. The ratio of cost of labour to the total cost of
the building is
(a) 1 : 10
(b) 1 : 4
(c) 1 : 1
(d) 6 : 10
61. Generally the unit of measurement for partition
wall is
(a) cu m
(b) sq m
(c) running meter
(d) number
70. In preparing cement concrete by volume the size
of the wooden box used to measure sand
aggregate is
(a) 35 ×25× 40 cm
(b) 30×30× 30 cm
(c) 40 ×25× 30 cm
(d) 35 ×30× 40 cm
62. The unit of payment for excavation in trenches
for pipes, cables etc. upto 1.5 m depth in
ordinary rock/hard rock is in
(a) cu m
(b) sq m
(c) metre
(d) tonne
63. While estimating for plastering usually no
deduction is made for
(a) end of beams
(b) small opening up to 0.5 sq m
(c) end of rafters
(d) all the above
64. In absence of detail design the percentage of
steel in concrete columns is usually taken as
(a) 10 to 15 percent
(b) 5 to 10 percent
(c) 1 to 5 percent
(d) 15 to 20 percent
65. Which one is not a overhead expenditure of the
following items
(a) Rent and taxes
(b) Establishment changes
(c) Office stationary items
(d) workmen’s compensation
66. The measurement is not made in square metres
in case of
(a) D.P.C
(b) R.C chhajja
(c) Concrete jaffries
(d) from works
67. Estimate expected to be least accurate is
(a) supplementary estimate
(b) plinth area
(c) Detailed
(d) revised estimate
68. Total expenditure on annual repair and special
repairs to a building should not be more than
...of the capital cost
(a) 1.5 %
(b) 2 %
(c) 2.5 %
(d) 5 %
71. In general for analysis of rates the reduction in
volume of wet mixed mortar over the sum total
volume of ingredient material is taken as
(a) 5 %
(b) 10 %
(c) 25 %
(d) 50 %
72. While analysis the rates contractor profit is
taken at the rate of
(a) 1.5 %
(b) 3 %
(c) 5 %
(d) 10 %
73. Number of bricks of size 20 cm × 10 cm × 10
cm × 10 cm required for 100 cubic meters of
masonry wall is
(a) 500
(b) 5000
(c) 50000
(d) 500000
74. The expected out turn of half brick partition
wall per mason per day is
(a) 1.5 m3
(b) 2.5 m3
(c) 3.5 m2
(d) 5.0 m2
75. While doing analysis of rate the number of
bricks taken into account per cubic metre is
(a) 2000
(b) 500
(c) 3500
(d) 4000
76. The quantity of stone required for 10 cubic
meter of rubble stone masonry is
(a) 10 cu m
(b) 8 cu m
(c) 13.5 cu m
(d) 12.5 cu m
77. The estimated quantity of cement required in
cement mortar (1: 6 ) per cubic meter will be
(a) 5.6 bags (b) 4.8 bags
(c) 8 bags
(d) 3 bags
78. One cubic metre of mild steel weight about
(a) 1000 kg
(b) 3625 kg
(c) 7850 kg
(d) 12560 kg
79. Original cost of property minus depreciation is
(a) book value
(b) salvage value
(c) rebeable value
(d) obsolence value
80. The total estimated cost to a building
electrification usually accounts for
(a) 1 %
(b) 2 %
(c) 8 %
(d) 15 %
81. The valuation of a property is done when
(a) owner of the property want to sell it
(b) municipal tax welth tax, estate duty etc
have to be fixed
(c) insurance of the property has to be done
(d) all the above are correct
82. Capacity of a flushing cistern is usually
(a) 10 litres
(b) 25 litres
(c) 12 to 15 litres
(d) 20 to 25 litres
83. In a galvanized corrugated iron sheet the pitch
(centre to centre distance ) of corrugation is
usually
(a) 50 mm
(b) 100 mm
(c) 75 mm
(d) 150 mm
84. The standard width of asbestos cement
corrugated sheet is
(a) 0.9 m
(b) 1.0 m
(c) 1.05 m
(d) 1.25 m
85. The number of corrugation per sheet in case of
asbestos cement corrugated sheet is
(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 7
(d) 10
86. A work costing more than Rs. one core is
termed as
(a) substantial work
(b) minor work
(c) major work
(d) project
87. When a contractor is paid certain percentage
over the actual cost of the construction as his
profit, such contract is termed as
(a) lump-sum contract
(b) work order
(c) schedule contract
(d) cost plus percentage contract
Answer Key:
1.(c) 2.(a) 3.(a) 4.(d) 5.(a) 6.(c) 7.(a) 8.(d) 9.(a) 10.(c) 11.(d) 12.(d)
13.(b) 14.(d) 15.(d) 16.(c) 17.(d) 18.(d) 19.(b) 20.(d) 21.(d) 22.(b) 23.(b)
24.(d) 25.(c) 26.(b) 27.(c) 28.(b) 29.(a) 30.(c) 31.(a) 32.(d) 33.(a) 34. (b)
35.(b) 36.(a) 37.(b) 38.(b) 39.(d) 40.(a) 41.(e) 42.() 43.(c) 44.(c) 45.(a)
46.(b) 47.(d) 48.(c) 49.(b) 50.(d) 51.(b) 52.(a) 53.(c) 54.(b) 55.(b) 56.(c)
57.(b) 58.(a) 59.(b) 60.(c) 61.(b) 62.(c) 63.(d) 64.(c) 65.(d) 66.(b) 67. (b)
68.(c) 69.(b) 70.(a) 71.(c) 72.(d) 73.(c) 74.(d) 75.(b) 76.(d) 77.(a) 78.(c)
79.(a) 80.(c) 81.(d) 82.(c) 83.(c) 84.(c) 85.(c) 86.(c) 87.(d)