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: Standard brick dimensions (without mortar) are
A) 200x100x100 mm
B) 240x120x80 mm
C) 190x90x90 mm
D) 230x110x75 mm
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Standard modular bricks in India have dimensions of 190x90x90 mm.
Q: A cantilever beam has zero bending moment at
A) Quarter span
B) Mid-span
C) Support
D) Free end
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: At the free end, there is no moment since there is no restraint.
Q: Bulking of sand is caused by
A) Cement
B) Air pressure
C) Moisture
D) Fineness
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Moisture in fine sand causes it to occupy more volume than dry sand.
Q: RCC combines concrete and steel because
A) Both are cheap
B) One resists fire
C) One resists tension, the other compression
D) Both are light
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Concrete resists compression; steel handles tension.
Q: Segregation in concrete indicates
A) Increased strength
B) Separation of materials
C) Uniform mix
D) Workability
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Segregation leads to weak zones due to uneven material distribution.