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
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
Q: Retarders in concrete are used to
A) Reduce water
B) Speed up setting
C) Increase bleeding
D) Delay setting
Q: Rebound hammer test checks
A) Flexural strength
B) Water content
C) Slump value
D) Compressive strength
Q: Hydrology deals with
A) Wind load
B) Rock structure
C) Earthquake forces
D) Movement and storage of water
Q: Standard brick dimensions (without mortar) are
A) 200x100x100 mm
B) 240x120x80 mm
C) 190x90x90 mm
D) 230x110x75 mm
Q: A cantilever beam has zero bending moment at
A) Quarter span
B) Mid-span
C) Support
D) Free end
Q: Bulking of sand is caused by
A) Cement
B) Air pressure
C) Moisture
D) Fineness
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
Q: Segregation in concrete indicates
A) Increased strength
B) Separation of materials
C) Uniform mix
D) Workability