Estimating and Costing MCQs

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Q61.
While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is

a.

Metre for length

b.

Cubic metre for area

c.

Square metres for volume

d.

Litre for capacity

Discuss
Answer: (d).Litre for capacity
Q62.
The slope of the oultet of 'P trap' below the horizontal is kept

a.

8°

b.

10°

c.

12°

d.

14°

Discuss
Answer: (d).14°
Q63.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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.

c.

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

d.

The grating provided over gully traps is 23 cm square.

Discuss
Answer: (b).The gully trap collects waste water from the kitchen, sink, wash basins, etc.
Q64.
The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following:

a.

Collapsible gates with rails

b.

Rolling shutters

c.

Expanded metal wire netting

d.

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

Discuss
Answer: (d).M.S. reinforcement of R.C.C. works.
Q65.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q66.
The ground surface slopes 1 in 50 along a proposed railway embankment 150 m in length. The height of the embankment at zero chainage is 0.5 m, the width is 11 m and side slopes 2:1. If the falling gradient of the embankment is 1 in 150, the quantity of the earthwork calculated by prismoidal formula, is

a.

3250 m³

b.

3225 m³

c.

3275 m³

d.

3300 m³

Discuss
Answer: (b).3225 m³
Q67.
The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended

a.

100 mm

b.

150 mm

c.

200 mm

d.

175 mm

Discuss
Answer: (b).150 mm
Q68.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

Bricks are paid per thousand

b.

Cement is paid per 50 kg bag

c.

Lime is paid per quintal

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q69.
The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest

a.

0.25 kg

b.

0.50 kg

c.

0.75 kg

d.

1.00 kg

Discuss
Answer: (d).1.00 kg
Q70.
Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds

a.

2.0%

b.

2.5%

c.

4.0%

d.

5.0%

Discuss
Answer: (d).5.0%
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