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  1. To stagger vertical joints in successive courses of a wall, a piece of brick is generally used at the end of the course, which is known as

  2. A.

     Bat

    B.

     Header

    C.

     Stretcher

    D.

     Closer

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  3. The line of intersection of the surfaces of a sloping roof forming an external angle exceeding 180°, is

  4. A.

     Ridge

    B.

     Hip

    C.

     Valley

    D.

     None of these

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  5. The angle between skew back of a flat arch and the horizontal, is kept approximately equal to

  6. A.

     0°

    B.

     30°

    C.

     60°

    D.

     90°

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  7. Stability of an existing structure may be disturbed by

  8. A.

     Rising of water table

    B.

     Vibrations caused by traffic movements

    C.

     Mining in the neighborhood

    D.

     All the above

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  9. The depth of excavation of foundations, is generally measured with a

  10. A.

     Ranging rod

    B.

     Steel tape

    C.

     Levelling staff

    D.

     Boning rod

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