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  1. To stagger vertical joints in successive courses of a wall, a piece of brick is generally used at the end of the course, which is known as

  2. A.

     Bat

    B.

     Header

    C.

     Stretcher

    D.

     Closer


  3. The line of intersection of the surfaces of a sloping roof forming an external angle exceeding 180°, is

  4. A.

     Ridge

    B.

     Hip

    C.

     Valley

    D.

     None of these


  5. The angle between skew back of a flat arch and the horizontal, is kept approximately equal to

  6. A.

     0°

    B.

     30°

    C.

     60°

    D.

     90°


  7. Stability of an existing structure may be disturbed by

  8. A.

     Rising of water table

    B.

     Vibrations caused by traffic movements

    C.

     Mining in the neighborhood

    D.

     All the above


  9. The depth of excavation of foundations, is generally measured with a

  10. A.

     Ranging rod

    B.

     Steel tape

    C.

     Levelling staff

    D.

     Boning rod