Estimating And Costing — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Civil Engineering MCQs on Estimating And Costing — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC SDO, FPSC AEE, C&W, Irrigation, NTS.
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Question 1 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The rate of an item of work depends on
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “The rate of an item of work depends on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
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Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The cross-sections for a highway is taken at
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “The cross-sections for a highway is taken at”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
If tensile stress of a steel rod of diameter ‘D’ is 1400 kg/cm 2 and bond stress is 6 kg/cm 2 , the required bond length of the rod is
Correct Answer: Option D — 59 D
Detailed Academic Explanation:
59 D is the correct answer to “If tensile stress of a steel rod of diameter ‘D’ is 1400 kg/cm 2 and bond stress is 6 kg/cm 2 , the required bond length of the rod is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The most reliable estimate is
Correct Answer: Option A — Detailed estimate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Detailed estimate is the correct answer to “The most reliable estimate is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The order of booking dimensions is
Correct Answer: Option A — Length, breadth, height
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Length, breadth, height is the correct answer to “The order of booking dimensions is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The reduced levels of points, 30 metres apart along the longitudinal section of a road portion between chainages 5 and 9 are shown in the given figure. If there is a uniform up-gradient of the road 120 in 1, the chainage of the point with no filling or cutting is
Correct Answer: Option B — (6 + 12) chains
Detailed Academic Explanation:
(6 + 12) chains is the correct answer to “The reduced levels of points, 30 metres apart along the longitudinal section of a road portion between chainages 5 and 9 are shown in the given figure. If there is a uniform up-gradient of the road 120 in 1, the chainage of the point with no filling or cutting is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The expected out turn of brick work in cement mortar in foundation and plinth per mason per day, is
Correct Answer: Option B — 1.25 m3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.25 m3 is the correct answer to “The expected out turn of brick work in cement mortar in foundation and plinth per mason per day, is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
Pick up the correct statement regarding the centre line method of estimating a building
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Pick up the correct statement regarding the centre line method of estimating a building”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
For 12 mm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 on 100 sq.m new brick work, the quantity of cement required, is
Correct Answer: Option C — 0.274 m3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.274 m3 is the correct answer to “For 12 mm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 on 100 sq.m new brick work, the quantity of cement required, is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
For 100 sq. m cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) 4 cm thick floor, the quantity of cement required, is
Correct Answer: Option B — 0.94 m3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.94 m3 is the correct answer to “For 100 sq. m cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) 4 cm thick floor, the quantity of cement required, is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The measurement is not made in square meters in case of
Correct Answer: Option D — R.C. Chhajja
Detailed Academic Explanation:
R.C. Chhajja is the correct answer to “The measurement is not made in square meters in case of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
According to Indian Standards Institute, the actual size of modular bricks is
Correct Answer: Option C — 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm is the correct answer to “According to Indian Standards Institute, the actual size of modular bricks is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The brick work is not measured in cu m in case of
Correct Answer: Option D — Half brick wall
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Half brick wall is the correct answer to “The brick work is not measured in cu m in case of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
While estimating a reinforced cement structure, the omitted cover of concrete is assumed
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “While estimating a reinforced cement structure, the omitted cover of concrete is assumed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate
Correct Answer: Option D — Courtyard area
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Courtyard area is the correct answer to “Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The ground surface slopes 1 in 50 along a proposed railway embankment 150 m in length. The height of the embankment at zero chainage is 0.5 m, the width is 11 m and side slopes 2 : 1. If the falling gradient of the embankment is 1 in 150, the quantity of the earthwork calculated by Prismoidal formula, is
Correct Answer: Option B — 3225 m3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3225 m3 is the correct answer to “The ground surface slopes 1 in 50 along a proposed railway embankment 150 m in length. The height of the embankment at zero chainage is 0.5 m, the width is 11 m and side slopes 2 : 1. If the falling gradient of the embankment is 1 in 150, the quantity of the earthwork calculated by Prismoidal formula, is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following:
Correct Answer: Option D — The water seal is less than that of ordinary traps
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The water seal is less than that of ordinary traps is the correct answer to “Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
Referring of given figure, pick up the correct statement from the following:
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Referring of given figure, pick up the correct statement from the following:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept
Correct Answer: Option C — 75 cm to 80 cm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
75 cm to 80 cm is the correct answer to “The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following:
Correct Answer: Option D — M.S. reinforcement of R.C.C. works
Detailed Academic Explanation:
M.S. reinforcement of R.C.C. works is the correct answer to “The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The slope of the outlet of 'P trap' below the horizontal is kept
Correct Answer: Option D — 14°
Detailed Academic Explanation:
14° is the correct answer to “The slope of the outlet of 'P trap' below the horizontal is kept”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per workman per day is
Correct Answer: Option C — 3.00 cum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3.00 cum is the correct answer to “The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per workman per day is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest
Correct Answer: Option D — 1.00 kg
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.00 kg is the correct answer to “The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per mansion per day
Correct Answer: Option C — 7.5 sqm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
7.5 sqm is the correct answer to “The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per mansion per day”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
Cost of fittings and their fixing is specified for the following sanitary fittings
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Cost of fittings and their fixing is specified for the following sanitary fittings”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The cross-section of a road partly in banking and partly in cutting is shown in the given figure. The area of the shaded portion is
$$\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{{{{\left( {{\text{b}} - {\text{rd}}} \right)}^2}}}{{{\text{r}} - {\text{s}}}}$$ is the correct answer to “The cross-section of a road partly in banking and partly in cutting is shown in the given figure. The area of the shaded portion is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
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Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is
Correct Answer: Option A — 10 cm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10 cm is the correct answer to “Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The item of the brick structure measured in sq.m, is
Correct Answer: Option B — Broken glass coping
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Broken glass coping is the correct answer to “The item of the brick structure measured in sq.m, is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The following item of earth work is not measured separately.
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “The following item of earth work is not measured separately.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer is called
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square meters for payment.
Correct Answer: Option D — Both (B) and (C)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (B) and (C) is the correct answer to “Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square meters for payment.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
A portion of an embankment having a uniform up-gradient 1 in 500 is circular with radius 1000 m of the centre line. It subtends 180° at the centre. If the height of the bank is 1 m at the lower end, and side slopes 2 : 1, the earth work involved.
Correct Answer: Option D — 27,500 m3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
27,500 m3 is the correct answer to “A portion of an embankment having a uniform up-gradient 1 in 500 is circular with radius 1000 m of the centre line. It subtends 180° at the centre. If the height of the bank is 1 m at the lower end, and side slopes 2 : 1, the earth work involved.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to
Correct Answer: Option C — 50 %
Detailed Academic Explanation:
50 % is the correct answer to “The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
In case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps, the cost includes
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “In case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps, the cost includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The minimum width of a septic tank is taken
Correct Answer: Option B — 75 cm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
75 cm is the correct answer to “The minimum width of a septic tank is taken”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The total length of a cranked bar through a distance (d) at 45° in case of a beam of effective length L, is
Correct Answer: Option B — L + (2 × 0.42 d)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
L + (2 × 0.42 d) is the correct answer to “The total length of a cranked bar through a distance (d) at 45° in case of a beam of effective length L, is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
★ PPSC SDO
★ FPSC AEE
The correct Prismoidal formula for volume is
Correct Answer: Option B — $$\frac{{\text{D}}}{3}$$ [first area + last area + 4 Ʃ Even area + 2 Ʃ odd areas]
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{{\text{D}}}{3}$$ [first area + last area + 4 Ʃ Even area + 2 Ʃ odd areas] is the correct answer to “The correct Prismoidal formula for volume is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Estimating And Costing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Estimating And Costing
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