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  1. For the construction of buildings, the subheads of the estimate are

  2. A.

     Earthwork, Concrete work, Brick work

    B.

     Brickwork, Stone work, Roofing

    C.

     Brickwork Flooring, Wood work, Steel work

    D.

     All the above


  3. The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in

  4. A.

     Cub. m

    B.

     Sq. m

    C.

     Meters

    D.

     None of these


  5. The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended

  6. A.

     100 mm

    B.

     150 mm

    C.

     200 mm

    D.

     175 mm


  7. The area of a sloping surface of a protective embankment of mean height‘d’, side slopes S: 1 and length ‘L’ is

  8. A.

     d × d × s

    B.

     √[d² × (ds)²]

    C.

     L.D √(1 + s²)

    D.

     2 L.D √(1 + s²)


  9. The detention period in a septic tank is assumed

  10. A.

     20 minutes

    B.

     25 minutes

    C.

     30 minutes

    D.

     40 minutes


  11. Carpet area does not include the area of

  12. A.

     The walls along with doors and other openings

    B.

     Bath room and lavatory

    C.

     Kitchen and pantry

    D.

     All the above


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

  14. A.

     Meter for length

    B.

     Cubic metre for area

    C.

     Square meters for volume

    D.

     Liter for capacity


  15. The volume is measured correct to the nearest

  16. A.

     0.01 cum

    B.

     0.02 cum

    C.

     0.03 cum

    D.

     0.04 cum


  17. The area is measured correct to the nearest

  18. A.

     0.01 sqm

    B.

     0.02 sqm

    C.

     0.03 sqm

    D.

     0.04 sqm


  19. While preparing a detailed estimate

  20. A.

     Dimension should be measured correct to 0.01 m

    B.

     Area should be measured correct to 0.01 sqm

    C.

     Volume should be measured correct to 0.01 cum

    D.

     All the above