Building Construction

241. The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is

1. Pitched and sloping roof
2. Flat roof
3. Shell roof
4. None of the above

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242. The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as

1. Gable roof
2. Hip roof
3. Gambrel roof
4. Mansard roof

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243. The type of stone masonry in which stones of same height are laid in layers, is called

1. Random rubble masonry
2. Course rubble masonry
3. Uncoursed rubble masonry
4. Ashlar masonry

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244. The under surface of an arch, is called

1. Soffit
2. Intrados
3. Haunch
4. Back

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245. The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the inner curve of an arch is known as

1. Intrados
2. Rise
3. Spandril
4. Extrados

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246. The vertical faces of a door opening which support frame of the door, are

1. Jambs
2. Posts
3. Reveals
4. Styles

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247. The vertical member running through middle of a shutter frame, is

1. Style
2. Reveal
3. Mullion
4. Post

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248. The vertical members fixed between steps and hand rail, are known

1. Balusters
2. Strings
3. Newel posts
4. Soffits

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249. The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known as

1. Balusters
2. Newel posts
3. Balustrades
4. Railings

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250. The vertical side member of a shutter frame, is known

1. Style
2. Reveal
3. Mullion
4. Post

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