Top 150+ Solved Basic of Civil Engineering MCQ Questions Answer
Q. Use of coarser cement particles leads to:
a. Low durability
b. Higher strength
c. Low consistency
d. Higher soundness
Q. Green cement is:
a. Green coloured cement
b. Cement mixed with plant products
c. Cement mixed with recycled materials
d. Cement mixed with green algae
Q. What is the depth the needle in Vicat apparatus should penetrate into the cement paste in consistency test?
a. 33-35 cm from bottom of the mould
b. 33-35 mm from top of the mould
c. 33-35 cm from top of the mould
d. 33-35 mm from bottom of the mould
Q. Deficiency of lime in cement leads to:
a. Unsound cement
b. Disintegration of cement
c. Quick setting of cement
d. Exp
Q. What effect does calcium sulphate have on cement?
a. Retards setting action
b. Acts as flux
c. Imparts colour
d. Reduces strength
Q. Which of the following adds a quick-setting property to cement?
a. Magnesium oxide
b. Silicon dioxide
c. Iron oxide
d. Aluminium oxide
Q. Which of the following imparts greenish grey colour to cement?
a. Calcium silicate
b. Calcium aluminate
c. Calcium aluminate ferrite
d. Calcium carbonate
Q. Excess of Alkali in cement results in:
a. Dry cement paste
b. Efflorescence
c. Less plasticity
d. Unsound cement
Q. What function does iron oxide perform in cement?
a. Increases strength
b. Makes cement sound
c. Increases setting time
d. Acts as flux
Q. What is the abbreviation of PPC?
a. Perfect Portland Cement
b. Portland Produced Cement
c. Portland Pozzolana Cement
d. Productive Portland Cement
Q. Which of the following is not an advantage of rapid hardening cement?
a. Faster construction
b. Short curing period
c. Light in weight
d. Higher final setting time
Q. What property does air-entraining cement provide?
a. Workability
b. Soundness
c. Fineness
d. Strength