Building Materials MCQs with Answers & Solutions

Match List-I (Name of stone) with List-II (Use of stone) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I List-II a.…Building Stones

The strength of timber is maximum when the load applied isTimber

The expansion and shrinkage of plywood are comparatively very low asTimber

Match List-I (Type of cement) with List-II (Characteristics) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List I List II a.…Cement

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I List-II a. Deciduous 1. Softwood b. Conifer 2.…Timber

The most important purpose of frog in a brick is toBricks

What is a freestone?Building Stones

The proper size of a mould for testing compressive strength of cement isCement

Assertion (A): Pozzolana is added to cement to increase early strength. Reason (R): It offers greater resistance to the permeability of water.Cement

Assertion (A): Flash set is the stiffening of the cement paste within a few minutes after mixing. Reason (R): Flash set occurs due to insufficient…Cement

Assertion (A): Timbers used for engineering construction are derived from deciduous trees. Reason (R): Deciduous trees yield hardwood while conifers…Timber

Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) is increasingly used in Civil Engineering primarily because of itsComposite Materials

In modern green building standards like LEED or GRIHA, Carbon Sequestration in construction refers toGreen Building Materials

The Soundness Test of cement, conducted using the Le Chatelier apparatus, is used to detect uncombinedCement

Consider the following statements regarding the properties and selection of building stones 1. Granite is highly suitable for ornamental work due to…Building Stones

In the manufacturing of bricks, the presence of excess Alumina (Al2O3) causesBricks

Consider the following statements regarding reuse of solid wastes in civil engineering 1. Fly ash can be used in manufacturing cement and concrete.…Waste Materials

According to IS 399-1963, the weight of the timber is specified atTimber

The decomposition of felspar is represented as K₂Al₂O₃.6H₂O + CO₂ + nH₂O = (the formula is printed as in the question paper)Building Stones

The metal oxide used to make emerald green glass is :Glass

Match the following lists : List-I (Defects in timber): P. Cupping Q. Bowing R. Checks S. Knots List-II: 1. Caused by wood limbs encased by wood of…Timber

Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the fineness of cement ?Cement

The percentage of MgO in cement is calculated using :Cement

The minimum value of Modulus of Rupture for Class A lime should be :Lime

Match the following lists : List-I (Cement mortar for different works): P. Normal brickwork Q. Plastering work R. Grouting cavernous rocks S.…Mortar

Water absorption for burnt clay heavy duty bricks should not be more than :Bricks

Match the following lists : List-I (Types of cement): P. Rapid hardening Q. Quick-setting R. High alumina S. Low-heat List-II (Uses): 1. Repair of…Cement

The approximate composition of CaO in Portland cement is in the range of :Cement

‘Rind gall’ of sapwood is characterized byTimber

Which one of the following is the correct sequence in increasing order for the chemical composition of Portland cement?Cement

Plywoods are classified as Boiling Water Resistant (BWR) grade and Moisture Resistant (MR) grade depending onTimber

High percentage presence of free silica in lime exhibitsLime

Which one of the following is not the correct characteristic of an ideal mortar?Mortar

Surkhi is added to lime mortar for furnishingMortar

The correct sequence of the stages for dressing of stone isBuilding Stones

The initial and final setting time of the Ordinary Portland Cement isCement

Efflorescence of bricks is due toBricks

If P is the standard consistency of cement the amount of water used in conducting the initial setting time test on cement isCement

The presence of sand in brick preventsBricks

Good quality sand is never obtained fromBuilding Stones

The pigment used in paints for corrosive resistance isComposite Materials

Which of the following is responsible for the setting time retardation in cement when exposed to excessive water content or high temperatures?Cement

What is the purpose of adding gypsum to cement during its production?Cement

What is the standard size of a brick in India as per IS codes?Bricks

The primary purpose of adding iron oxide to clay during brick manufacturing is toBricks

Which type of lime is used in mortar for plastering works?Lime

Knots in wood reduce its strength byTimber

Which chemical compound in cement is responsible for its early strength?Cement

The strength of plywood in the direction of the grain is compared to the strength across the grain in which way?Timber

The efflorescence test for bricks determines the presence of which compounds?Bricks