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: The factor of safety for steel structures typically ranges from
A) 3 to 4
B) 2 to 3
C) 1.5 to 2
D) 1 to 1.2
Q: The material used in dam core to prevent seepage is
A) Clay
B) Gravel
C) Sand
D) Concrete
Q: The minimum cover for main reinforcement in an RCC footing is
A) 25 mm
B) 50 mm
C) 20 mm
D) 75 mm
Q: The type of foundation used for bridges over rivers
A) Pile
B) Shallow
C) Strip
D) Raft
Q: When load is applied within the middle third of a retaining wall base, the pressure is
A) Non-uniform
B) Uniform
C) Negative
D) Zero
Q: The common method for determining the bearing capacity of soil
A) Direct shear test
B) Standard penetration test
C) Sieve analysis
D) Plate load test
Q: Minimum thickness of slab as per IS code for residential buildings
A) 75 mm
B) 150 mm
C) 100 mm
D) 125 mm
Q: A structure subjected to axial load only
A) Slab
B) Column
C) Beam
D) Retaining wall
Q: The flow in a circular sewer running half full is considered as
A) Critical flow
B) Full flow
C) Uniform flow
D) Partial flow
Q: The consistency of freshly mixed concrete is tested by
A) Compression machine
B) Le Chatelier apparatus
C) Core cutter
D) Slump cone