Building Construction

211. The rock formed from the solidification of molten matter (magma) is called:

1. Sedimentary rock
2. Metamorphic rock
3. Igneous rock
4. None of the above

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212. The service area in a building means the area occupied by

1. Stairs
2. Toilets
3. Light and shafts
4. All the above

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213. The sill of a common wooden partition is

1. Vertical wooden member on either end
2. Lower horizontal wooden member
3. Upper horizontal wooden member
4. Intermediate horizontal wooden member

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214. The single stage well point system of dewatering an excavation can be used if the depth of excavation does not exceed

1. 5 m
2. 10 m
3. 15 m
4. 20 m

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215. The size of a floor tile commonly used, is

1. 15 cm × 15 cm × 1.8 cm
2. 20 cm × 20 cm × 2 cm
3. 22.5 × 22.5 cm × 2.2 cm
4. All the above

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216. The skirting/dado in a bath roof should be upto

1. Ceiling
2. 15 cm above floor level
3. 200 cm
4. Level of the tap

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217. The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called

1. Reverberation
2. Echo
3. Intensity of sound
4. Interference

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218. The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is

1. H-pile
2. Pipe pile
3. Screw pile
4. Disc pile

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219. The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is

1. Retaining wall
2. Breast wall
3. Buttress
4. Parapet wall

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220. The stone blocks approximately triangular in shape, used as steps, are known

1. Stone steps
2. Built up steps
3. Spandril steps
4. None of these

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