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  1. The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to

  2. A.

     10 mm

    B.

     20 mm

    C.

     30 mm

    D.

     40 mm

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  3. In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to

  4. A.

     15 mm

    B.

     25 mm

    C.

     35 mm

    D.

     45 mm

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  5. The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is

  6. A.

     Chamfered ashlar masonry

    B.

     Ashlar facing masonry

    C.

     Random coursed ashlar masonry

    D.

     Coursed ashlar masonry

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  7. The inclined support at the ends of treads and rises of a stair, is known as

  8. A.

     Baluster

    B.

     Header

    C.

     String

    D.

     Beam

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  9. The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called

  10. A.

     Round steps

    B.

     Angular steps

    C.

     Winders

    D.

     Radial steps

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  11. The type of bond in which every course contains both headers and stretchers, is called

  12. A.

     English bond

    B.

     Flemish bond

    C.

     Russian bond

    D.

     Mixed bond

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  13. In horizontal D.P.C, thickness of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is

  14. A.

     2 cm

    B.

     4 cm

    C.

     6 cm

    D.

     8 cm

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  15. The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is

  16. A.

     Granite

    B.

     Chalk

    C.

     Slate

    D.

     Sand stone

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  17. The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to

  18. A.

     Dead loads

    B.

     Live loads

    C.

     Wind loads

    D.

     All of these

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  19. The alignment of a cross joint along the plumb line is

  20. A.

     Bed block

    B.

     Perpend

    C.

     Lintel

    D.

     Vertical line

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