Civil Engineering MCQs
Civil Engineering MCQs cover structural analysis, concrete technology, geotechnical, transportation, fluid mechanics, materials, and surveying, helping PPSC, FPSC, NTS candidates and graduates strengthen theory, apply concepts, and excel in engineering exams, interviews, and professional assessments.
Q: Cement gains initial setting strength within
A) 30 minutes
B) 4 hours
C) 1 hour
D) 24 hours
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Cement typically begins to set within 30 minutes after mixing with water.
Q: Slump test is performed to measure
A) Durability of concrete
B) Workability of concrete
C) Density of concrete
D) Strength of concrete
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Slump test helps determine the workability or consistency of fresh concrete.
Q: A simply supported beam resists loads primarily through
A) Shear and torsion
B) Bending and shear
C) Compression and tension
D) Bending and torsion
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Such beams resist applied loads using bending and shear mechanisms.
Q: Reinforcement in RCC resists
A) Tension
B) Compression
C) Shear only
D) All forces
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Steel reinforcement in RCC is mainly used to resist tensile stresses.
Q: Aggregate used in concrete must be
A) Lightweight and flaky
B) Durable and angular
C) Smooth and round
D) Porous and light
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Durable and angular aggregates improve bonding and overall strength of concrete.