Civil Engineering MCQs
Civil Engineering MCQs are vital for students, graduates, and professionals preparing for government jobs and engineering tests. This category includes questions on structural analysis, concrete technology, geotechnical engineering, construction materials, fluid mechanics, transportation engineering, and surveying. The MCQs are designed in alignment with the syllabus of exams conducted by PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and engineering universities. Each question aims to strengthen your theoretical knowledge and practical understanding. By practicing these MCQs, candidates can boost their confidence and ensure thorough preparation for civil engineering exams and interviews.
Q: A doubly reinforced beam is provided when
A) Load is low
B) Depth is insufficient
C) Crack resistance is high
D) Cost is low
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Additional reinforcement is needed when beam dimensions are restricted.
Q: Maximum water content at which soil can be compacted is called
A) Optimum moisture content
B) Shrinkage limit
C) Liquid limit
D) Plastic limit
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Optimum moisture content ensures maximum dry density during compaction.
Q: Retarders in concrete are used to
A) Reduce water
B) Speed up setting
C) Increase bleeding
D) Delay setting
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Retarders are additives that delay the initial setting time of concrete.
Q: Rebound hammer test checks
A) Flexural strength
B) Water content
C) Slump value
D) Compressive strength
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: It’s a non-destructive test for estimating surface compressive strength.
Q: Hydrology deals with
A) Wind load
B) Rock structure
C) Earthquake forces
D) Movement and storage of water
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Hydrology focuses on the distribution and movement of water on Earth.
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.