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Basic Civil Engineering Mcqs

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IS 2062 gives specifications about:

A) High strength steel B) High strength concrete
C) Concrete for general purpose D) Steel for general purpose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Steel for general purpose

Explanation: IS 2062 gives the specifications for steel to be used for general purposes.

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Q:

The headquarters of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is at:

A) Hyderabad B) Agra
C) Delhi D) Kolkata
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Delhi

Explanation: It is in Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi. Regional office, branch offices and sales offices are also there.

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Q:

How many groups are there in IS codes for Civil Engineering?

A) 41 B) 52
C) 62 D) 35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 41

Explanation: There are 41 groups or categories of IS codes available for Civil Engineering. Some of them include hardware, stone, ports and harbour, cement and concrete, fire safety, etc.

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Q:

Tsunami detectors are placed in sea at ____________ kms from shore.

A) 25 B) 100
C) 50 D) 85
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

Explanation: Coastal tidal gauges can detect tsunami closer to shore. It is placed at 50kms in the sea from shore. They are linked to land by submarine cables and give warning in time.

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Q:

The first step in preparedness planning is:

A) Analysis of data collected B) Determination of objectives
C) Development of implementing device D) Determination of strategy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Determination of objectives

Explanation: There are six steps in preparedness planning for emergency response. The first step is to determine the objectives to be met within each affected sector.

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How many phases of disaster response are there?

A) 5 B) 4
C) 3 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

Explanation: These are the preparatory phase, warning phase, emergency phase, rehabilitation phase and reconstruction phase.

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Which of the below is an example of slow-onset disaster?

A) Earthquake B) Tsunami
C) Cyclone D) Draught
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Draught

Explanation: Disasters can also be classified as rapid-onset and slow-onset. It is based on how long they last. Rapid-onset disasters are Earthquake, Tsunami and Cyclone.

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How many elements of disaster management are there?

A) 8 B) 7
C) 4 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

Explanation: There are six distinct sets of activities. These include risk management, loss management, control of events, equity of assistance, resource management and impact reduction.

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