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: Cement gains initial setting strength within
A) 30 minutes
B) 4 hours
C) 1 hour
D) 24 hours
Q: Slump test is performed to measure
A) Durability of concrete
B) Workability of concrete
C) Density of concrete
D) Strength of 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
Q: Reinforcement in RCC resists
A) Tension
B) Compression
C) Shear only
D) All forces
Q: Aggregate used in concrete must be
A) Lightweight and flaky
B) Durable and angular
C) Smooth and round
D) Porous and light
Q: A structure designed to resist lateral earth pressure
A) Foundation
B) Beam
C) Slab
D) Retaining wall
Q: Clayey soil is classified as
A) Granular
B) Sandy
C) Silty
D) Cohesive
Q: Soundness of cement is determined by
A) Le Chatelier apparatus
B) Compression testing machine
C) Vicat apparatus
D) Slump cone
Q: Compaction of soil increases
A) Permeability
B) Porosity
C) Strength
D) Void ratio
Q: Load carried by columns is transferred to the soil through
A) Lintel
B) Slab
C) Footing
D) Beam