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: The most accurate method for measuring distance in surveying
A) Taping
B) Pacing
C) Odometer
D) EDM
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) provides high-precision distance measurement.
Q: The component responsible for resisting horizontal forces in a framed structure
A) Beam
B) Bracing
C) Slab
D) Column
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Bracings provide stability and resist lateral loads like wind or seismic forces.
Q: Water-cement ratio influences
A) Setting time
B) Cement type
C) Workability and strength
D) Shrinkage
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A balanced water-cement ratio ensures good workability and desired concrete strength.
Q: Shear force in a cantilever beam is maximum at
A) Mid-span
B) Fixed end
C) Free end
D) Quarter span
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Maximum shear force occurs at the fixed end of a cantilever beam.
Q: Area under load-deflection curve represents
A) Elastic modulus
B) Work done
C) Energy absorbed
D) Stress
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The area shows energy absorbed by a structure before failure.