Civil Engineering MCQs with explanations

Question 1

If the length of overland flow from the critical point to the mouth of drain is 13.58 km and difference in level between the critical point and drain mouth is 10 m, the inlet time is________?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Question 2

For a grit chamber, if the recommended velocity of flow is 0.2 m/sec and detention period is 2 minutes, the length of the tank, is________?

Accepted Answer

24 m

Question 3

The number of treads in a flight is equal to________?

Accepted Answer

Risers minus one

Question 4

What is the type of annuity where the payments are made at the beginning of the each period starting from the first period?

Accepted Answer

Annuity due

Question 5

In septic tanks, decomposition of organic bacteria, is done by________?

Accepted Answer

Anaerobic bacteria

Question 6

The sewage treatment units in which anaerobic decomposition of organic matter is used, are called________?

Accepted Answer

Trickling filters

Question 7

An association of two or more persons for the purpose of engaging into a business for profit is called ________?

Accepted Answer

Partnership

Question 8

In areas where light rains are uniformly distributed throughout the year, the type of sewerage system to be adopted is________?

Accepted Answer

Combined system

Question 9

The plywood________?

Accepted Answer

has greater impact resistance to blows than ordinary wood

Question 10

The percentage of reinforcement in case of slabs, when high strength deformed bars are used is not less than________?

Accepted Answer

0.12

Civil Engineering MCQs with Explanations