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  1. While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is

  2. A.

    Metre for length

    B.

    Cubic metre for area

    C.

    Square metres for volume

    D.

    Kilogram for weight

    E.

    Litre for capacity

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  3. The slope of the oultet of 'P trap' below the horizontal is kept

  4. A.

    B.

    10°

    C.

    12°

    D.

    14°

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  5. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  6. A.

    In a gully trap, a water seal of 6 to 7.5 cm is provided

    B.

    The gully trap collects waste water from the kitchen, sink, wash basins, etc.The gully trap disconnects the sullage drain from the main drainage system

    C.

    The gully trap disconnects the sullage drain from the main drainage system

    D.

    The grating provided over gully traps is 23 cm square.

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  7. The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following:

  8. A.

    Collapsible gates with rails

    B.

    Rolling shutters

    C.

    Expanded metal wire netting

    D.

    M.S. reinforcement of R.C.C. works.

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  9. Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds

  10. A.

    2.0%

    B.

    2.5%

    C.

    4.0%

    D.

    5.0%

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  11. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  12. A.

    The incidental expenses of a miscellaneous character which could not be predicted during preparation of the estimate, is called contingencies

    B.

    Additional supervising staff engaged at work site, is called work charged establishment

    C.

    Detailed specifications specify qualities, quantities and the proportions of materials to be used for a particular item

    D.

    The cost per unit at which the article can be procured, from the open market at a given time, is called 'market rate'

    E.

    All the above.

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  13. The expected out turn of brick work in cement mortar in foundation and plinth per mason per day, is

  14. A.

    1.00 m3

    B.

    1.25 m3

    C.

    1.50 m3

    D.

    1.75 m3

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  15.  

    Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  16. A.

    If the bed level is above N.S.L. the canal is called fully in baking and the berms are designed as 3 d where d is full supply depth of water (F.S.D.)

    B.

    Area of canal in cutting = BD + Sd2 where B = bed width, d = depth of cutting and S is the side slope

    C.

    Area of the bank of canal = B1d1 + Sd2 where B1d1 and S are the width of bank, height of the bank above N.S.L. and side slope respectively

    D.

    If F.S.L. is above N.S.L the canal is called partly in cutting and partly in filling and berms are designed as 2d where d is full supply depth

    E.

    All the above.

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  17. The following item of earth work is not measured separately.

  18. A.

    Setting out of works

    B.

    Site clearence

    C.

    dead men

    D.

    Steps in deep exavaction

    E.

    All the above.

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  19. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  20. A.

    In order to check up the average depth of excavation, 'Dead mans' are left at the mid-widths of borrow pits

    B.

    The earthwork calculation in excavation is made from the difference in levels obtained with a level

    C.

    The earth work in excavation to form the road embankment includes the formation of correct profile and depositing the soil in layers

    D.

    All the above.

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