This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Manufacture of Cement”. 1. Nowadays, wet method of cement manufacturing is used. a) True b) False 2. In the figure below, what does ‘a’ represents? a) Combustion chamber b) Wash mill c) Kiln d) Dryer 3. In the same figure in … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Ingredients of Cement”. 1. What is the most dominant constituent of cement? a) Silica b) Lime c) Magnesia d) Alumina 2. Deficiency of lime in cement leads to: a) Unsound cement b) Disintegration of cement c) Quick setting of cement d) … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Properties of Cement”. 1. Why is natural cement used very limitedly? a) Brown in Colour b) Standard consistency is not met with c) Sets too quickly d) Particle size is too fine 2. Who invented Portland cement and in which year? … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Calcination and Slaking of Lime”. 1. Which of the following methods yields quick, small supplies of Quick Lime? a) Intermittent kiln b) Continuous kiln c) Clamp burning d) Kankar burning 2. How is the arrangement in a clamp, if the fuel … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers focuses on “Source and Classification of Lime”. 1. By which of the following ways is lime obtained? a) Naturally b) Quarrying c) Burning limestone d) Crushing limestone 2. Which of the following pairs is matched properly? a) Class A – Concrete work b) Class … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Properties of Sand”. 1. The fineness modulus of sand lies in the range: a) 1-2 b) 0.5-1 c) 2-3 d) 2.5-3.5 2. An ideal sand should comprise of which of the following grain types? a) Cubical, fine b) Angular, coarse c) … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Bulking of Sand”. 1. What is the meaning of bulking of sand? a) Increase in volume of sand due to moisture absorption b) Increase in weight of sand due to moisture absorption c) Increase in mass of sand due to moisture … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Source and Classification of Sand”. 1. What is sand composed of? a) Silica b) Silicon c) Silicon oxide d) Quartz 2. Which of the following sand type is excellent for use in mortar and concrete work? a) Sea sand b) Clayey … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Interview Questions and Answers for freshers focuses on “Tests on Stones”. 1. Which test is used to find the rate of wear of stones? a) Crushing test b) Abrasion test c) Attrition test d) Acid test 2. In what solution is the stone sample placed in an Acid test? … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Properties of Stones”. 1. For a good building stone how much is the required crushing strength? a) Less than 50 N/mm2 b) Greater than 100 N/mm2 c) 155 N/mm2 d) 10 N/mm2 2. Which of the following is a good fire-resistant … Read more
