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Contents:
Estimating and Costing............................................................................................................................................... 2

Purpose of Estimating ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Method of Estimate ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Types of Estimate: ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Rate Analysis and Norms ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Estimating items of construction works: ................................................................................................................. 22
Estimate of civil works, and site development work: .............................................................................................. 28
Specification: ............................................................................................................................................................ 34
Valuation: ................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Measurement of work items: .................................................................................................................................. 46
Extra Topics .............................................................................................................................................................. 55
Accuracy of measurement: ...................................................................................................................................... 55
Conversion factors: .................................................................................................................................................. 56
Areas of Building: ..................................................................................................................................................... 57
Task work/Out turn: ................................................................................................................................................. 59
Load for Trucks:........................................................................................................................................................ 60
Materials for different items of works:.................................................................................................................... 60
Some Terminology: .................................................................................................................................................. 61
Other questions: ...................................................................................................................................................... 63
Answer Sheet .............................................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Prepared By:- Gyan Page 1

Questions Estimating and Costing Asst. Sub Engineer
Estimating and Costing

1. Estimate is
A. The actual cost of construction of structure
B. The probable cost arrived before commencement of the structure
C. A random guess of the cost of the structure
D. None of above
2. The process of evaluating cost of construction of a project is called
A. Estimate
B. Rough cost
C. Actual cost
D. Workable cost
3. Actual cost of structure is obtained
A. after design
B. after estimate
C. after detail drawing
D. only after completion of work
Purpose of Estimating
4. The objective of estimating is
A. To find the probable cost of the work.
B. To find the quantity of various materials and labor.
C. To find the time of completion of work.
D. All of above.
5. The main objective of estimating is
A. to find out various materials, equipment and labour required.
B. to find out probable cost of the project work.
C. to find out the expected time of completion of the project work.
D. to help the supervision of project work.
6. The main objective of estimating is
A. To find the probable cost of the work.
B. To find the quantity of various materials and labor.
C. To find the time of completion of work.
D. All of above.
Requirements for good estimation:

7. The essential requirements to prepare a good estimate are
A. A fully dimensioned drawing
B. Detailed specification
C. Schedule of rates

D. All of above
8. To make out an estimate for a work the following data are necessary-Drawing, Specification and
___________
a) materials
b) rates
c) labours
d) transportation
9. Which of the following data is not required to prepare an estimate?
A. amplitude
B. drawing
C. specifications
D. rates
10. Drawings and specifications are necessary for …….
A. estimate
B. survey
C. layout
D. none of the above
Method of Estimate
11. Long wall of building is measured
A. out to out
B. in to in
C. centre to centre
D. any of above
12. In long wall method of estimation of quantity, the length of long wall is the centre to centre space
between walls plus
A. breadth of wall
B. half of breadth of wall on each side
C. one fourth of breadth of wall on each side
D. none of above
13. When wall thickness of building is not same in its all sides, then suitable method of calculation of
quantity is
A. Long and short wall method
B. centre line method
C. crossing wall method
D. any of above
14. In long and short wall method of estimation, the length of long wall is the centre to centre distance
between the walls and
A. breadth of the wall
B. half breadth of wall on each side
C. one fourth breadth of wall on each side

D. None of these.
15. In long and short wall method of estimation, the length of long wall is the centre to centre distance
between the walls and
A. half breadth of wall on each side
B. half breadth of wall on one side
C. one fourth breadth of wall on each side
D. None of above
16. Which of the following is quicker method for calculation of quantity?
A. Long and short wall method
C. crossing wall method
D. none of above
17. Centre line length of wall is
A. out to out dimension minus full width of wall at each junction.
B. into in dimension plus full width of wall at each junction.
C. out to out dimension minus half width of wall at each junction.
D. into in dimension minus half width of wall at each junction.
18. Centre line method is specially adopted for estimating
A. circular building
B. hexagonal building
C. other geometrical shaped building
D. all of above
19. The centre line method is specially adopted for estimating
A. Circular building
B. Hexagonal building
C. Octagonal building
D. All of above
20. The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating the ……………
A. circular buildings
B. hexagonal buildings
C. circular, hexagonal and other geometric shapes
D. none of above
21. Pick up the correct statement regarding the centre line method of estimating a building
A. Product of the centre line of the walls and area of cross-section of any item, gives total quantity
of the item
B. The centre line is worked out separately for different sections of walls of a building
C. The centre line length is reduced by half the layer of main wall joining the partition wall
D. All the above
22. While estimating building having internal walls with different thickness, the referral method of
estimation is
A. long- short wall method


C. partly centre line and partly cross wall method
D. all of above
23. In partly centre line and partly cross wall method, the centre line method is applied to
A. external walls
B. internal walls
C. thick walls
D. thin walls
24. In crossing wall method, length for inner wall is
A. Centre line length minus half width of wall at each junction.
B. out to out length of wall minus width of wall at each junction.
C. into in length of wall.
D. all of above.
25. Which of the following method is suitable for factory and garage?
A. Individual method
B. Centre line method
C. Bay method
D. Crossing method
26. Which of the following is not a method of working out quantities like earthwork and brickwork in
plinth?
A. long wall and short wall method
C. thick wall – thin wall method
D. partly centre line and partly cross wall method
27. Referring of given figure, pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The total length of centre line of four walls is 20 m

B. Length of long wall out-to-out is 6.80 m
C. Length of short walls in-to-in is 3.20 m
D. All the above.
28. The figure below represents plan and section of an excavation layout. The volume of earthwork in
excavation of foundation trench is

A. 6.528 cu m
B. 8.064 cu m
C. 8.832 cu m
D. 9.600 cu m
Hint:
Excavation below Long wall = 2*(L*B*H) = 2*(6*0.8*0.6) = 5.76 cu m
Excavation below Short wall = 2*(L*B*H) = 2*(4-0.8-0.8)*0.8*0.6 = 2.304 cu m
Total excavation = 5.76 + 2.304 = 8.064 cu m
29. A room is 4m * 3m with 20 cm walls around. The estimates of walls by central line method will be:
A. 12 m
B. 14.8 m
C. 15.6 m
D. 14 m
Types of Estimate:
30. The preliminary or approximate estimate is prepared based on the
A. plinth area rate
B. cost of similar work
C. detailed rate analysis
D. labour rate
31. Which of the following is very rough estimate?
A. Preliminary estimate
B. Plinth area estimate
C. Detailed estimate
D. Revised estimate
32. Preliminary estimate is prepared on the basis of
A. district rate
B. government norms
C. plinth area of building
D. cost of similar work
33. What is required for preliminary studies of various aspects of a work or project?
A. revised estimate
B. abstract estimate
C. plinth area estimate
D. supplementary estimate

34. Approximate cost of a hostel building for 100 students @Rs.10000/- per student works out as
A. Rs. 1 lakhs
B. Rs. 10 lakhs
C. Rs. 100 lakhs
D. Rs. 1000 lakhs
Hint:
No of students = 100
Rate = Rs. 10,000 per student
Cost of hostel building = 100 * 10,000 = 10,00,000 = Rs. 10 lakh
35. Per kilometre basis depending on the nature of road, for 100 km of a state highway approx. cost @
Rs. 50000/- per 1 km works out as
A. Rs. 5 lakh
B. Rs. 50 lakh
C. Rs. 1 lakh
D. Rs. 10 lakh
36. The approx. cost of 10 km length of irrigation channel of 3 cu m per sec. capacity @ Rs.70000/- per
km works out as Rs.7 lakh.
A. True
B. False
37. Approx. cost of a bridge of 3 spans of 50 m each span @Rs.30000/- per running m of span comes to
3*50*30000 = Rs. 45 lakhs.
A. True
B. False
38. Approximate cost of sewerage project for a population of one lakh@ Rs. 10/- head works out as Rs.
10 lakh.
A. True
B. False
39. Estimate expected to be least accurate is
A. Supplementary estimate
D. Revised estimate
40. __________ is prepared on the basis of plinth area of building, the rate being deducted from the
cost of similar building having similar specification, heights and construction, in the locality.
a) Cube Rate Estimate
b) Supplementary Estimate
c) Maintenance Estimate
d) Plinth Area Estimate
41. For storeyed building plinth area estimate is not prepared for each storey separately.
A. True
B. False
42. Plinth area estimate is mostly used for

A. Building
B. Hydropower
C. Water tank
D. All of above
43. The approximate cost of building cubic content (volume)of 400 cum @ rs. 180 per cum comes to be
A. 72000
B. 720
C. 7200
D. 72
Hint:
Volume of building = 400 m3
Rate = Rs. 180 per m3
Cost of building = 400 m3 * Rs. 180 per m3 = Rs. 400 * 180 = Rs. 72000
44. Cube rate estimate is less accurate as compared to the plinth area estimate as the height of the
building is also compared.
A. True
B. False
45. Estimate based on the cubic content
(a) Preliminary estimate
(b) Plinth area estimate
(c) Cube rat estimate
(d) Revised estimate
46. In this method approximate total length of walls is found in running metre and this total length
multiplied by the rate per running metre of wall gives a fairly accurate cost.
a) Annual repair
b) Item rate estimate
c) Approximate quantity method estimate
d) Cubical content estimate
47. Which of the following is most accurate estimate?
A. Preliminary estimate
D. Revised estimate
48. Estimate expected to be least accurate is
A. Supplementary estimate
D. Revised estimate
49. The most reliable estimate is
A. Detailed estimate
B. Preliminary estimate
C. Plinth area estimate

D. Cube rate estimate

50. Which of the following is most correct estimate?
A. Detailed estimate
C. Cube rate estimate
D. Building cost index estimate
51. The most reliable estimate for a building is …………. estimate.
A. plinth area
B. cube rate
C. preliminary
D. detailed
52. Revised estimate is required due to
A. changes of quantity of materials, rates etc
B. addition of new work
C. deduction of existing work
D. changes of design
53. Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds
A. 2.00%
B. 2.50%
C. 4.00%
D. 5.00%
54. A revised estimate is usually prepared when the original estimate has exceeded by more than
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 10%
D. 100%
55. When the original sanctioned estimate is exceeded by more than 5%, in the circumstances which
estimate is required?
(a) Supplementary estimate
(b) Revised estimate
(c) Detailed estimate
(d) Annual repair estimate
56. When additional items are added ……………. is prepared.
A. revised estimate
B. supplementary estimate
C. annual repair and maintenance estimate
D. detail estimate
57. ______________ estimate is a detailed estimate and is prepared to maintain the structure or work
in proper order and safe condition.
a) Supplementary and revised estimate
b) Maintenance estimate

c) Item rate estimate

d) Revised estimate
58. Annual repair estimate is usually not allowed to exceed
A. 10% of capital cost
B. 5% of capital cost
C. 2% of capital cost
D. 5% of capital cost
A. cube rate estimate
B. detailed estimate
C. plinth area estimate
D. preliminary estimate
A. detailed estimate
B. plinth area estimate
C. preliminary estimate
D. none of above
61. Which of the following is the most accurate estimate?
A. plinth area estimate
B. cube rate estimate
C. item rate estimate
D. building cost index estimate
Rate Analysis and Norms

Nepal Standard Norms
62. No. of skilled manpower required for 1 m3 of brickwork (1:5) is
A. 1.0
B. 1.5
C. 2.0
D. 2.2
63. The number of masons required per cubic meter of stone masonry is:
A. 1.0
B. 1.2
C. 1.4
D. 1.5
64. No. of masons required for 1 m3 random rubble masonry in 1:3 cement mortar is
A. 1.0
B. 1.5
C. 2.2
D. 5.0

65. No. of labours require for unit work in dry rubble stone masonry is
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
66. No. of labors required for 1 m3 PCC work in 1:3:6 cement mortar is
A. 2.2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 7
67. No. of unskilled manpower required for 100 m2, 20 mm thick plaster in 1:5 cement mortar
A. 12
B. 16
C. 19
D. 20
68. Thickness of plastering is usually
A. 6 mm
B. 12 mm
C. 25 mm
D. 40 mm
69. How many mandays (MD) of skilled manpower required for fabrication of 1 MT steel?
A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16
District Rate Fixation Committee:

70. Rate of construction materials, transportation, equipment rate, labor rate etc is prepared by
A. Nepal Government
B. Contractor
C. National rate fixation committee
D. District rate fixation committee
71. District rate fixation committee prepares the rate of rates of construction materials, transportation,
equipment rate, labor rate etc according to
A. Public Procurement Act 2063, Public Procurement Regulation 2063
B. Public Procurement Act 2063, Public Procurement Regulation 2064
C. Public Procurement Act 2064, Public Procurement Regulation 2063
D. Public Procurement Act 2064, Public Procurement Regulation 2064
72. Chairman of District rate fixation committee is
A. CDO

B. LDO
C. DTO
D. DDC
73. The rates of materials used for government projects are approved by
A. local municipality
B. Pradesh government
C. CDO office
D. Ministry of finance
74. The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate, is
A. Quantity of the materials
B. Availability of materials
C. Transportation of materials
D. All the above.
A. Quantity of the materials
B. Availability of materials and transportation of materials
C. Location of site and local labour charges
D. All the above.
A. Location of site and local labour charges
B. Transportation of materials
C. Availability of materials
D. All
77. The rate of an item of work depends on
A. Specifications of works, materials
B. Proportion of mortar
C. Method of construction
D. All the above.
78. The rate of an item of works depend upon
A. specification of work
B. specification of materials
C. method of construction
D. all of above
79. The main factors to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate is/are:
A. quantity of the materials
B. availability and transportation of materials
C. material and labour rates
D. all of above

Calculation of Materials:
Volume of Mix of materials:

80. Unmixed volume of cement and sand is ……………. than mixed volume.
A. more
B. less
C. same
D. either more or less
General Information:
81. Density of cement is
A. 1400 kg/m3
B. 1440 kg/m3
C. 1500 kg/m3
D. 1540 kg/m3
82. The density of cement is generally taken as
A. 1500 kg/ m3
B. 1750 kg/ m3
C. 1250 kg/ m3
D. 2000 kg/ m3
83. One cubic metre of mild steel weighs about
A. 1000 kg
B. 3625 kg
C. 7850 kg
D. 12560 kg
84. The approximate weight of one cubic meter of mild steel is
A. 1000 kg
B. 2400 kg
C. 1400kg
D. 7850 kg
85. What is the weight of one cubic metre of steel in kilogram?
A. 1000 kg
B. 2400 kg
C. 1400kg
D. 7850 kg
86. Density of Reinforced Cement Concrete is nearly equal to
A. 22 KN/m3
B. 24 KN/m3
C. 25 KN/m3
D. 26 KN/m3
87. The unit weight of RCC in kg/m3 is
A. 1200

B. 1800
C. 2400
D. 3000
88. The volume of one bag cement weighing 50 kg is
A. 0.05 m3
B. 0.0347 m3
C. 0.025 m3
D. 0.04 m3
89. While mixing cement mortar by volume, the volume of a cement bag is specified as
A. 50 litres
B. 35 litres
C. 0.050 cu. m.
D. 0.35 cu. m.
90. For a 50 kg cement bag water required, is
A. 16.5 litres
B. 18.5 litres
C. 20.5 litres
D. 22.5 litres
E. 25 litres
91. Volume of one bag cement is
A. 0.067 m3
B. 0.050 m3
C. 0.033 m3
D. 0.025 m3
92. The volume of cement in two bags is
A. 0.033 m3
B. 0.040 m3
C. 0.045 m3
D. 0.066 m3
93. One standard bag of cement consists of
A. 60 kg
B. 50 kg
C. 40 kg
D. 25 kg
94. Calculate the number of cement bags required for 2500 kg of cement.
A. 50
B. 100
C. 500
D. 200
95. How many bags of cement are there in 1 metric ton?
A. 5 bags
B. 20 bags

C. 50 bags
D. 100 bags
96. Actual weight of cement bag is more in case of
A. paper bag
B. jute bag
C. nylon bag
D. equal for all
97. In preparing cement concrete by volume the size of the wooden box used to measure sand
aggregate is
A. 35 x 25 x 40 cm
B. 30 x 30 x 30 cm
C. 40 x 25 x 30 cm
D. 35 x 30 x 40 cm
98. Weight of 10 mm diameter rod per meter length is
A. 0.39 kg
B. 0.62 kg
C. 0.89 kg
D. 1.58 kg
99. Cross sectional area of 10 mm diameter rod is
A. 28.274
B. 50.265
C. 78.540
D. 113.097
100. Which of the following is not the common size of reinforcement bars?
A. 8 mm
B. 16 mm
C. 20 mm
D. 28 mm
Calculation of material in Mortar:

101. Amount of cement required for 1 m3 mortar for plaster (1:6) is
A. 165 kg
B. 265 kg
C. 365 kg
D. 465 kg
Hint:
𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒∗1.25 1∗1.25
Cement = 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡+𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑑 = 1+6
= 0.178 𝑚3 = 0.178 ∗ 1500 𝑘𝑔 = 267.85𝑘𝑔
102. The quantity of cement required for 1 m3 plaster in 1:5 ratio
A. 110 kg
B. 210 kg
C. 310 kg
D. 410 kg

103. What is the quantity of cement (in kg) and of dry sand (in cubic metre) respectively required for
preparing 1 cubic meter of wet cement mortar of 1:5 proportion?
A. 270 and 1.00
B. 290 and 1.04
C. 290 and 1.00
D. 300 and 1.04
104. For 12 mm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 on 100 sq.m new brick work, the quantity of cement
required, is
A. 0.200 m3
B. 0.247 m3
C. 0.274 m3
D. 0.295 m3
Hint:
12
Mortar volume = 100 m2 * 𝑚*1.30=1.56 m3
1000
𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒∗1.25 1.56∗1.25
Cement = 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡+𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑑
= 1+6 = 0.278 𝑚3
Calculation of materials in Brick masonry:

105. Dimension of a Nepal Standard Brick is
A. Length of Brick = 2 * Width of Brick + 1 * Vertical Mortar Joint
B. Length of Brick = 1.5 * Width of Brick + 1 * Vertical Mortar Joint
C. Length of Brick = 2 * Width of Brick + 2 * Vertical Mortar Joint
D. Length of Brick = 1.5 * Width of Brick + 2 * Vertical Mortar Joint
106. No. of machine made brick for 10 m3 required brickwork is
A. 530 nos.
B. 560 nos.
C. 5300 nos.
D. 5600 nos.
Hint: No. of machine made brick = given volume * 530 = 10*530 = 5300 no
107. The general size of local burnt clay brick is
A. 230𝑚𝑚 × 230𝑚𝑚 × 50𝑚𝑚
B. 430𝑚𝑚 × 120𝑚𝑚 × 60𝑚𝑚
C. 230𝑚𝑚 × 115𝑚𝑚 × 55𝑚𝑚
D. 120𝑚𝑚 × 120𝑚𝑚 × 50𝑚𝑚
108. Standard size of brick as per IS is
A. 200 mm * 100 mm * 100 mm
B. 190 mm * 90 mm * 90 mm
C. 180 mm * 80 mm * 80 mm
D. 170 mm * 70 mm * 70 mm
109. According-Indian Standards Institute, the actual -Size of modular-bricks is
A. 23 cm x 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm
B. 25 cm x 13 cm x 7.5 cm

C. 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm
D. 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm.
110. The standard size of a brick as per Nepal Standard is
A. 180mm * 90mm * 45mm
B. 200mm * 100mm * 10mm
C. 220mm * 110mm * 110mm
D. 230mm * 115mm * 57mm
111. The no. of bricks in 1 m3 of masonry is
A. 600
B. 500
C. 450
D. 4
112. The number of nominal bricks to construct 1 m3 of brick masonry is about
A. 232
B. 343
C. 436
D. 533
113. Standard size of brick as per NS is
A. 210 mm × 110mm × 50mm
B. 220 mm × 115mm × 55mm
C. 230 mm × 115mm × 57mm
D. 240 mm × 115mm × 57mm
114. The standard size of brick as per Nepal Standard (NBC205:2013 ) is
A. 20*10*10 cm3
B. 230*115*57 mm3
C. 18*9*9 cm3
D. 18*8*8 cm3
[Hint: Actual size is 240 mm×115mm×57mmbut not given in question. So we have to adopt near
bydimesion of 240 mm×115mm×57mm.]
115. The standard size of masonry bricks, is
A. 18 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm
B. 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm
C. 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm
D. 21 cm x 11 cm x 11 cm
E. none of these
116. The size of modular bricks, is
A. 10 x 10 x 9 cm
B. 19 x 9 x 9 cm
C. 22.5 x 10 x 8.5 cm
D. 22.5 x 8.0 x 9 cm
117. The standard size of a brick as per Nepal Standard is
A. 180mm * 90mm * 45mm
B. 200mm * 100mm * 10mm

C. 220mm * 110mm * 110mm

D. 230mm * 115mm * 57mm
118. The nominal size of the modular brick is
A. 190 mm x 90mmx 80 mm
B. 190 mm x 190 mm x 90 mm
C. 200 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm
D. 200 mm x 200 mm x 100 mm
119. The nominal thickness of one brick wall in mm, is
A. 90 mm
B. 150 mm
C. 190 mm
D. 200 mm.
120. The amount of local brick required for one m3 masonry (as per NS norms) is
A. 500
B. 530
C. 560
D. 600
121. For one cubic metre of brick masonry, number of bricks required, is
A. 400
B. 425
C. 450
D. 500
E. 550
122. The number of standard bricks in one cubic metre of masonry is

A. 600 bricks
B. 500 bricks
C. 450 bricks
D. 400 bricks
123. Number of machine made bricks required for one cubic meter of brick masonry is
A. 400
B. 450
C. 500
D. 550
124. Number of bricks of size 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm required for 100 cubic metres of masonry wall is
A. 500
B. 5000
C. 50000
D. 500000
100 𝑚3
Hint: No of bricks = 0.2∗0.1∗0.1 = 50000
125. How many bricks are there in 1 square metre?
A. 40
B. 45

C. 50
D. 55
Hint: (Assuming flat brick soling with IS brick)
𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑞𝑎𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑒 1 𝑚2
No of bricks = 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘
= 0.2∗0.1 = 50
126. No of hollow blocks of size 400*200*100 mm in 1 cube of volume
A. 125
B. 150
C. 110
D. 115
𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑢𝑏𝑒 1 𝑚3
Hint: No of blocks = = = 125
𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑏𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑘 0.4∗0.2∗0.1
127. No of hollow blocks of size 400*200*200 mm in 1 cube of volume

A. 55
B. 61
C. 65
D. 48
𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑢𝑏𝑒 1 𝑚3
Hint: No of blocks = 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑏𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑘 = 0.4∗0.2∗0.2 = 62.5
128. In analysis of rate the quantity of dry mortar for 10 cubic metre brick work is taken as
A. 10 m3
B. 3 m3
C. 0.3 m3
D. 1 m3
[Hint: Dry mortar volume in Brick Masonry = 30% of total volume of masonry = 0.30 * Total volume
of masonry = 0.30 * 10m3 = 3m3]
129. Volume of cement required for 10 m3 brickwork in 1:6 cement mortar is approximately equal to
3 3
A. 7
𝑚
3 3
B. 6
𝑚
3 3
C. 5
𝑚
3 3
D. 4
𝑚
Hint:
Dry mortar volume in Brick Masonry = 30% of total volume of masonry = 0.30 * Total volume of
masonry = 0.30 * 10m3 = 3m3
𝐷𝑟𝑦 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑟 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 3 3
Cement = = = m3
𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡+𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑦𝑜𝑓𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑑 1+6 7
130. In analysis of rate the quantity of dry mortar for 10 cubic metre brick work is taken as
A. 10 m3
B. 3 m3
C. 0.3 m3
D. 1 m3
Hint: Mortar volume = Given volume * 0.30 = 10 * 0.30 = 3 m3

131. Volume of sand required to make brick mortar in 1:6 cement sand in 1 m3 brick work is
A. 0.26 m3
B. 0.33 m3
C. 0.44 m3
D. none
Calculation of material in Stone Masonry:

132. The quantity of stone required for 10 cubic metre of rubble stone masonry
A. 10 cu. m.
B. 8 cu. m.
C. 13.5 cu. m.
D. 12.5 cu. m.
Hint: Quantity of stone = given volume * 1.25 = 10 * 1.25 = 12.5 m3
Calculation of material in Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) or Reinforced Cement Concrete

(RCC):
133. Volume coarse aggregate (C.A) required for 10 m3 PCC in 1:2:4 cement mortar is
A. 0.44 m3
B. 0.88 m3
C. 4.4 m3
D. 8.4 m3
Hint:
𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑒 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒∗1.54 10∗1.54
Cement = 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡+𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑑+𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑎𝑔𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑒 = 1+2+4
= 2.2 𝑚3
Aggregate = cement * part of aggregate = 2.2 * 4 = 8.8 m3
134. Amount of cement required per cubic meter having mix (1:3:6)
A. 4.3 bags
B. 3.3 bags
C. 6.3 bags
D. 5.3 bags
Hint:
Cement = 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡+𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑑+𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑎𝑔𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑒 = 1+3+6 = 0.154 𝑚3 = 0.154 *1500 = 231 kg =
231
50
= 4.62 𝑏𝑎𝑔𝑠
135. The volume of cement required to make 100 m3 of 1:2:4 concrete is

A. 22 m3
B. 33 m3
C. 44 m3
D. 88 m3
136. The volume of fine aggregate required to make 10 m3 of 1:1:2 concrete is
A. 3.76 m3
B. 4.76 m3

C. 2.75 m3
D. None of these
Hint:
Cement = 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡+𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑑+𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑎𝑔𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑒 = 1+1+2
= 3.85 𝑚3
Fine aggregate (sand) = cement * part of sand = 3.85 m3 * 1 = 3.85 m3
137. The volume of cement required to prepare 100 cubic meter of 1:2:4 concrete is
A. 11 m3
B. 17 m3
C. 19 m3
D. 21 m3
138. The amount of cement required for 10 m3 of concrete min (1:3:6) is
A. 43 bags
B. 33 bags
C. 63 bags
D. 53 bags
Hint:
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑒 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒∗1.54 10∗1.54
Cement = = = 1.54m3 = 1.54 * 30 = 46.2 bags
𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡+𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑑+𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑔𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑒 1+3+6
139. Total weight (kg) of cement required for 1 cubic metre of PCC (1:2:4) work as per GoN norms is
A. 610
B. 400
C. 370
D. 320
140. The quantity of sand required for RCC (1:2:4) for 15 cubic metres of work is
A. 4.76 m3
B. 10.32 m3
C. 8.43 m3
D. 6.51 m3
141. The quantity of coarse aggregate required for RCC (1:3:6) for 20 cubic meters of work is
A. 18.24 m3
B. 15.23 m3
C. 24.87 m3
D. 32.45 m3
142. Calculate the number of cement bags required for RCC (1:2:4) for 15 m3 of work.
A. 24.6
B. 38.9
C. 56.7
D. 93.8
143. How many bags of cement are required for one m3 concrete mix 1:2:4 as per norms?

A. 4.6 bags
B. 6.4 bags
C. 7 bags
D. 8 bags
144. Volume of cement required to prepare 100 cu.m of 1:2:4 concrete is
A. 16 m3
B. 32 m3
C. 25 m3
D. 21 m3
145. For 1 m3 of M20 (1:1.5:3) concrete, number of cement bags required is:
A. 6.4 bags
B. 7 bags
C. 8 bags
D. 9.5 bags
146. For 100 m2 cement concrete (1:2:4) 4 cm thick floor, the quantity of cement required is
A. 0.90 m3
B. 0.94 m3
C. 0.98 m3
D. 1.00 m3
Hint:
4
Volume of concrete = 100m2 * 100*1.10 = 4.4 m3
𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑒 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒∗1.5 4.4∗1.5
Cement = 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡+𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑑+𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑎𝑔𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑒 = 1+2+4 = 0.94 𝑚3
Estimating items of construction works:

Earth work:
147. During the excavation of soil, some portion is left without disturbing, which is known as
A. dead men
B. tell-tale
C. motam
D. all of above
148. Indicating works left in excavated trenches to facilitate the measurement of borrow pits are
known as
A. jambs
B. posts
C. tell-tale
D. none of above
149. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The earth work of cutting in trenches or borrow pits in fairly uniform ground is measured
with the help of average depths of the dead men.

B. The earth work in trenches or borrow pits in irregular ground is measured by taking the
difference in levels before and after completion of work.
C. The earth work in trenches or borrow pits, where neither a nor b is feasible, are measured
from the fillings after deduction of voids.
D. All the above.
150. The following item of earth work is not measured separately
A. Setting out of works
B. Site clearance
C. dead men, Steps in deep excavation
D. All the above
151. The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width and 10 sq.m in plan area with a depth not exceeding 30
cm, is termed as
A. Excavation
B. Surface dressing
C. Cutting
D. Surface excavation
152. The quantity of earth work in 1km length of road following given section should be
A. 15000 m3
B. 30000 m3
C. 10000 m3
D. None of above
1
Hint: Quantity = Lentgh * Breadth * Height = 1000m * area = 1000m *( * 6m * 5m) = 15000 m3
2
153. The cost of earthwork in the excavation for the surface drain of cross section shown in the given
figure for a total length of 5 metres @ 450 % cu.m is

A. Rs. 400
B. Rs. 425
C. Rs. 450
D. Rs. 500
Hint:
Volume of earth work = Lentgh * Breath * Height/Depth = 5m * 0.5m * 0.4m = 1 m3
Cost = Quantity * rate = 1 m3 * 450 = Rs. 450
154. A cement concrete road is 1000 m long, 8 m wide, and 15 cm thick over the sub-base of 10 cm
thick gravel. The box cutting in road crust is
a. 500 m3
b. 1000 m3
c. 1500 m3
d. 2000 m3
[Hint: Length = 1000 m, Width = 8 m, Depth = 0.10 + 0.15 = 0.25 m]
Concrete in foundation:
155. For 2.5 cm C.C. floor for 100 sq metre of area, the quantity of cement concrete is
A. 2.5 cu m
B. 2.5 sq m
C. 0.25 cu m
D. 0.25 sq m
Soling:
156. A layer of dry bricks put below the foundation concrete in the case of soft soils, is called
A. soling
B. shoring
C. DPC

Damp Proof Course

157. The abstract of quantity for a 2 cm Damp proof course 20.2 m in length and 0.4 m in breadth
that includes a door sill 1.2 m in length is
A. 7.6 sq.m
B. 15.2 sq.m
C. 8.08 sq.m
D. 16.16 sq.m
Masonry:
158. Quantity of a wall having length 10 m, height 2 m and thickness 20 cm is
A. 400 m3
B. 40 m3
C. 4 m3
D. 0.4 m3
159. Quantity of 6 metre long, 30 centimeter width and 3 metre high wall is:
A. 5.4 m3
B. 18 m3
C. 54 m3
D. 540 m3
160. Quantity of 5 metre long, 30 centimeter width and 4 metre high wall is:
A. 6 m3
B. 20 m3
C. 60 m3
D. 600 m3
161. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. No deduction is made for the volume occupied by reinforcement
B. No deduction is made for the openings upto 0.1 sq.m
C. No deduction is made for volumes occupied by pipes, not exceeding 100 sq.cm in cross-
section
D. No deductions are made for the ends of dissimilar structures up to 500 sq.cm cross-
sectional area
E. None of these.
162. The area of a segment of an arch with span l and riser r is approximately equal to
A. ½ l*r
B. 2/3 l*r
C. 1/3 lr
D. 5/6 lr
163. If the bearing is not specified for the lintel, in the estimation it is usually taken as _______
A. thickness of lintel subjected to a minimum value of 12 cm
B. 3/4 of lintel thickness or 12 cm whichever is larger
C. 1/2 of lintel thickness
D. 15 cm

Plastering and Pointing:

164. While estimating for plastering, usually no deduction is made for
A. Ends of beams
B. Small openings upto 0.5 sq. m.
C. End of rafters
D. All the above
165. What is the cost of plastering of 4 walls of a room with length 10m, breadth 5m and height 2.5m
at the rate of Rs. 100 per sq.m?
A. Rs. 75
B. Rs. 7,500
C. Rs. 750
D. Rs. 75,000
Hint:
Area of plastering for 4 walls = 2*(10+5) * 2.5 = 75 m2
Cost of Plastering = 75 m2 * Rs. 100 /m2 = Rs. 7500
R.C.C. and R.B. work:

166. Volume of steel in RCC work is
A. 0-1 % of volume of RCC
B. 0.6-1.0 % of volume of RCC
C. 1.0-1.5 % of volume of RCC
D. 1.5-2.0 % of volume of RCC
167. During estimate of RCC, the amount of steel deducted is
A. 3% of total volume of RCC
B. 5% of total volume of RCC
C. 10% of total volume of RCC
D. 0% of total volume of RCC
168. When not specified the volume of steel in RCC work is taken as
A. 1% to 1.6% of RCC volume
B. 2% to 4% of RCC volume
C. 4% to 6% of RCC volume
D. 0.6% to 1% of RCC volume
169. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. No deduction is made for the volume occupied by reinforcement
B. No deduction is made for the openings upto 0.1 sq.m
C. No deduction is made for volumes occupied by pipes, not exceeding 100 sq.cm in cross-section
D. None of these
Formwork:
170. In measuring formwork, no deduction is made for opening upto
A. 1 m2
B. 0.5 m2

C. 0.4 m2
D. 0.01 m2
Painting:
171. The total cost of painting inner curve surface of cylindrical tank having internal radius = 3.5m,
and height = 10m @ rate of Rs. 10/m2 is
A. 4400
B. 2000
C. 2200
D. 4000
Hint:
Lump-sum (LS) / Provisional-sum (PS) Item:

172. ________________is the amount provided in the estimate and bill of quantities for some
specialised work to be done by a specialised firm; whose details are not known at the time of
preparing estimate.
a) Prime cost
b) Provisional sum
c) Capital cost
d) Building cost index
173. Difference between Lump Sum and Provisional Sum is that
A. Lump Sum amount is paid as per actual work done while Provisional Sum amount is paid as per
quoted rate.
B. Lump Sum amount is paid as per quoted rate while Provisional Sum amount is paid as per
actual work done.
C. both of above.
D. none of above.

Other Items:
174. The total estimated cost of a building electrification usually accounts for
A. 0.01
B. 0.02
C. 0.08
D. 0.15
175. Of the total estimated cost of a building, electrification usually amounts for
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 8%
D. 15%
176. Of the total estimated cost of a building sanitation and water supply works usually amount for
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 8%
D. 15%
177. For sanitary and water supply works, what percentage of the estimated cost of the building
works are usually provided in an estimate?
A. 8% for sanitary work and 7% for water supply work
B. 8% for sanitary work and 8% for water supply work
C. 7% for sanitary work and 8% for water supply work
D. 7% for sanitary work and 7% for water supply work
Estimate of civil works, and site development work:

Typical example of an estimate:
178. Order of measurement and recording in MB is
A. Length*Breadth*Height
B. Breadth*Length*Height
C. Height*Length*Breadth
D. Height*Breadth*Length
179. The order of booking dimensions is
A. Length, breadth, height
B. Breadth, length, height
C. Height, breadth, length
D. None of these.
180. Process of finding rate for unit item of work is called
A. Estimating
B. Quantity surveying
C. Valuation
D. Rate analysis

181. The process of calculating amount of materials, labors, equipment for a unit of work together
with overhead and profit for the contractor is
A. estimating
B. rate analysis
C. abstract of cost
D. bill of quantity
182. Rate analysis of any item of work is carried out on the basis of
A. length, breadth and height
B. procurement document
C. approved norms
D. all of above
183. Generally, cost for small tools and plants is taken
A. 3% of total manpower cost
B. 3% of total material cost
C. 5% of total manpower cost
D. 5% of total material cost
184. For big work or project a percentage of………….. to……….. of the estimated cost is provided in the
estimate for the purchase of tools and plants required for the work.
A. 1%, 1.5%
B. 3%, 4%
C. 4%, 8%
185. The tools and plants cost generally taken to calculate the total cost of earthwork in excavation is
A. 3% of labour cost
B. 4% of labour cost
C. 5% of labour cost
D. 10% of labour cost
186. Contractor's overhead and profit is added in
A. detail estimate
B. rate analysis
C. valuation
D. salvage
187. Cost of water required for construction of a structure is
A. 1.5% of total cost of construction of structure.
B. 3-4% of total cost of construction of structure.
C. 8% of total cost of construction of structure.
D. 20-25% of total cost of construction of structure.
188. In the analysis of rates what percentage of total cost is provided towards water charge is
A. 5 %
1
B. 7 2 %
1
C. 1 2 %

D. 10 %
189. The approximate cost of the complete labour as a percentage of the total cost of the building is
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 40%
D. 5%
190. The ratio of cost of labour to the total cost of the building is
A. 1 : 10
B. 1 : 4
C. 1 : 1
D. 6 : 10
191. Ratio of cost of materials to the cost of building is

A. 1:4
B. 3:4
C. 2:4
D. 3:5
192. Which is not a part of rate analysis?
A. labour cost
B. cost of material
C. Value added tax
D. contractor's overhead
193. The following document contains detailed description of all items of work excluding their
quantities, along with the current rates:
A. analysis of rates
B. tender document
C. abstract estimate
D. schedule of rates
194. A document containing detailed description of all the items of work (but their quantities are not
mentioned) together with their current rates is called
A. Tender
B. Schedule of rates
C. Analysis of rate
D. Abstract estimate
195. A document containing detailed description of all the items of work, without their quantities,
together with their current rates is called
A. Bidding documents
B. Set of specifications
C. Priced BoQ
D. Rate analysis
196. VAT stands for
A. Value Addition Tax

B. Value Audition Tax

C. Value Address Tax
D. Value Added Tax
197. In Nepal, VAT is added in estimate is
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 13%
D. all of above
198. The percentage of value added tax included in the government rate analysis norms is
A. 3%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. 13%
199. BoQ consists of
A. Description of work
B. Quantity of work
C. Rate of work
D. All of above
200. Bill of quantities is prepared based on
A. actual construction quantities
B. estimated quantities
C. variation in estimated quantities
D. none of above
201. Rate column of BoQ is filled by contractor in
A. in figure
B. in words/ alphabetical word
C. both in figure and alphabetical word
D. as desired by contractor
202. In case of discrepancy between rate in words and figures
A. rate in words is determining
B. rate in figures is determining
C. both A and B
D. none of above
203. The unit rate of items written by the contractor in BOQ is in numeral as well as alphabetical
form. Which one is preferred?
A. numeral
B. alphabetical
C. both of the above
Terminology:
204. Contractor's overhead is taken as

A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
205. Contractor's overhead and profit is taken as
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
206. In analysis of rates contractor profit is taken at the rate of
A. 0.01
B. 0.05
C. 0.1
D. 0.2
Hint: (10% = 10/100 =0.1)
207. For the construction project of Government of Nepal, following overhead is added for the rate
analysis of any construction items:
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 4%
208. Which of the following is general overhead or direct expenses
A. cost for conduction of office and salary of staffs
B. cost for travelling of office staff
C. cost for advertisement of office
D. All of above
209. Which of the following is known as general overhead?
A. Travelling expenses
B. Losses on advance
C. Interest in investment
D. All of above
210. Which of the following is known as general overhead?
A. losses on advance
B. interest on investment
C. travelling expenses
D. amenities to the labour
211. Which of the following comes under general overhead?
A. amenities of workers
B. travelling expenses
C. interest on investment
D. none of above
212. General overhead include

A. telephone
B. rent and taxes
C. travelling expenses
D. all the above
213. ……………… include general office expenses, rents, taxes, supervision and other costs which are
indirect expenses and not productive expenses on the job.
A. total cost
B. general costs
C. overhead costs
D. contingencies
214. Cost required for establishment of site office that includes salary of supervisors, chaukidars, cost
of drinking water, electricity bill in site etc is called
A. work charge establishment cost
B. cost of contingency
C. miscellaneous cost
D. all of above
215. Work charge establishment cost is taken as
A. 0 to 0.5 % of estimated cost
B. 0.5 to 1.0 % of estimated cost
C. 1.0 to 1.5 % of estimated cost
D. 1.5 to 2.0 % of estimated cost
216. Which one is overhead expenditure of the following items?
A. rent and taxes
B. establishment charges
C. office stationary items
D. workmen's compensation
217. Incidental expenses that could not be predicted during estimate is called
A. unpredictable cost
B. unseen cost
C. emergency cost
D. contingency
218. The expenses of items which do not come under any regular head of items and cost of
unforeseen items are called
A. lump-sum
B. extras
C. customary charges
D. contingency
219. Physical contingency is taken
A. 5% of total estimated cost.
B. 10% of total estimated cost.
C. 15% of total estimated cost.
D. 20% of total estimated cost.

220. Price contingency is added for

A. project having duration greater than 12 months.
B. project having duration greater than 15 months.
C. project having duration greater than 18 months.
D. project having duration greater than 24 months.
221. In a detailed estimate the provision for contingencies is usually
A. 0.01
B. 3 to 5%
C. 0.1
D. 12 to 15%
222. While estimating of a works, the allowable contingency is
A. 5%
B. 4%
C. 3%
D. 2%
223. What is the percentage added for contingencies to allow for petty contingent, changes in design
and changes in rates?
A. 5% to 6%
B. 6% to 8%
C. 2% to 3%
D. 3% to 5%
224. In estimated cost, what is the value taken for contingencies?
A. 0.5%-2.5%
B. 3%-5%
C. 5%-6%
D. 0%
Specification:
225. Description of nature and class of work, materials to be used in the work and standard of
workmanship desired is
A. Statement
B. Specification
C. Rate analysis
D. All of the above
226. Specification describes
A. nature and class of work
B. quality of materials to be used.
C. type of workmanship and method of preparation
D. all of above
227. Specification deals with
A. quantity of materials

B. quantity of materials with procedures

C. quality of material, measurement system & working procedures
D. quality of material with compact condition located in the heart of the city
228. Specification depends on
A. nature of work
B. strength of the material
C. quality of materials
D. all of the above
229. Which one of information is not found in specification?
A. nature of work
B. quality of materials
C. type of workmanship
D. dimension
230. Specification is
A. basis for carry out engineering works
B. basis for ascertain quality of construction works
C. basis for execution of contract
D. all of above
231. Specification is the part of
A. contract document
B. personal management
C. designs and drawings
D. resource levelling
232. Specification of work is required only when the work is carried out by
A. contractor
B. muster roll
C. user's committee
D. all of above
233. The information which cannot be included in drawing is conveyed to the estimator through
A. specifications
B. cover note
C. progress chart
D. none of above
234. The document in which the quality of work or material is mentioned is called
A. detailed estimate
B. specification
C. norms
D. bill of quantities
235. Which of the following is not a part of general specification of public works?
A. Material details
B. Work methodology
C. Illustrative sketches

D. Mode of measurement for payment

236. Pick up one of following does not fall under general specification of public works?
A. Material details
B. Work methodology
C. Illustrative sketches
D. Mode of measurement for payment
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A. quality of works
B. quantity of works
C. nature of works
D. class of work materials
238. Specifications is used to know
A. quantity of work
B. quality of work
C. type of work
D. time of work
Purpose of Specification:
239. Purpose of specification is
A. To describe the quality and quantity of different materials required for a construction work.
B. To specify workmanship and method of doing work.
C. To specify equipment, tools and plants engaged in work.
D. All of the above.
Types of Specification
240. Specifications are of two types :- General or brief specification and …………..
A. short specification
B. general specification
C. detailed specification
D. brief specification
Standard Specification of some items:

Earthwork:
241. What is lift?
A. horizontal distance
B. vertical distance
C. oblique distance
D. angular distance
242. Normal lift and lead for earthwork in excavation is
A. 1.0 m and 20 m
B. 1.5 m and 20 m

C. 1.0 m and 30 m
D. 1.5 m and 30 m
243. In specification of earth work in foundation trenches, drains etc. specified lead is
A. 30 m
B. 1.5 m
C. 50 m
D. 100 m
244. What is standard distance of lift?
A. 1.5m
B. 2m
C. 3m
D. 4m
245. The valuable properties found during excavation, it becomes property of
A. contractor
B. labors
C. owner of site
D. government
Brickwork:
246. Impurities on sand should be
A. less than 5% by volume of sand.
B. less than 5% by weight of sand.
C. less than 10% by volume of sand.
D. less than 10% by weight of sand.
Stone Masonry:
247. Stone used in masonry, should not absorb water
A. more than 5% by volume of it.
B. more than 5% by weight of it.
C. more than 10% by volume of it.
D. more than 10% by weight of it.
Formwork:
248. Formwork should be
A. strong enough to carry load of casting structure.
B. non water absorbent.
C. well seasoned and light weight.
D. all of above.
249. Wooden formwork can be reused
A. 5 times
B. 10 times
C. 25 times
D. 50 times

Openings (Door, Window, Ventilation):

250. No. of holdfast and hinge in door is
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
251. When it is not specified, the number of hold fasts for a door is usually taken as
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
252. The concealed faces of the frames of doors and windows are painted with
A. two coats of primer
B. two coats of same enamel paint which is applied for the rest of the frame
C. varnish
D. two coats of coaltar
GI and AC sheet:
253. AC stands for
A. Aluminum Cement
B. Asbestos cement
C. Asbestos Coil
D. Assistant Cement
254. Side lap provided in GI sheet is
A. 1 corrugation
B. 2 corrugation
C. 3 corrugation
D. 4 corrugation
255. In a galvanised corrugated iron sheet the pitch (centre to centre distance) of corrugation is
usually
A. 50 mm
B. 100 mm
C. 75 mm
D. 150 mm
256. The number of corrugations per sheet in case of Asbestos cement corrugated sheet is
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10
257. The standard width of a CGI sheet is

A. 32"
B. 36"
C. 40"
D. 45"
258. The standard width of asbestos cement corrugated sheet is
A. 0.9 m
B. 1.0 m
C. 1.05 m
D. 1.25 m
259. In CGI sheet roofing, the overlap along the length of sheet should not be less than
A. One corrugation
B. One and half corrugation
C. Two corrugation
D. None of above
260. Total length of CGI sheet in bundle is
A. 60 feet
B. 70 feet
C. 62 feet
D. 72 feet
261. The end lap in asbestos cement sheets is equal to
A. 4 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 20 cm
262. Minimum side lap required for asbestos cement sheet is
A. 4 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 25 cm
263. The number of corrugations in a galvanized corrugated sheet of standard width is usually
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
264. The thickness of 25 gauge sheet is
A. Less than 1 mm
B. 1 mm
C. Between 1 mm and 1.5 mm
D. 2 mm
265. Beside of standard length and width of a corrugated sheet, one important dimension usually
considered as

A. pitch of corrugation
B. depth of corrugation
C. shape of corrugation
D. gauge of the material
Painting:
266. Whenever colour washing on AC corrugated sheets is done, in the estimation the plan area of
the sheets is increased by
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
267. To account for corrugation, the plain area of the semi-corrugated asbestos sheet is increased by
(for white washing)
A. 1%
B. 10%
C. 20%
D. 30%
268. Painting area of semi-corrugated sheet is
A. Painting area = 1.10 * plan area
B. Painting area = 1.20 * plan area
C. Painting area = 1.30 * plan area
D. Painting area = 1.50 * plan area
269. In case of steel rolling shutter, for the estimation of painted area, the palin area is multiplied by
A. ¾
B. 1
C. 1 ¼
D. 1 ½
Hint: To find painting area on steel rolling shutter, plan area is increased by 25%.
270. In case of roof truss made of steel , rivets, bolts, nutes etc. normally for
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 15%
d) 20%
Valuation:
271. Technique of finding the fair price of an existing building or property is known as
A. Estimation
B. Valuation

C. Pricing
D. costing
272. _____________ is the technique of estimating or determining the fair price or value of a
property such as a building, a factory, other engineering structures of various types.
(a) Depreciation
(b) capital value
(c) valuation
(d) taxation
273. Finding present value of any structure/property based on reality is known as
A. estimating
B. surveying
C. valuation
D. pricing
274. Value of any property depends on
A. life of property
B. location of property
C. bank interest
D. all of above
Purpose of Valuation:
275. Purpose of valuation is
A. to sell or buy property
B. to take loan by mortgaging property
C. for taxation purpose
D. all of above
276. Generally, rent of building is
A. 0-5 % of valuated cost
B. 5-10 % of valuated cost
C. 10-15 % of valuated cost
D. 15-20 % of valuated cost
277. The valuation of property is done when
A. owner of property wants to sell it
B. municipal tax, wealth tax, estate duty etc. have to be fixed
C. insurance of the property has to be done
D. all of above
Some terms used in valuation:

278. Amount of simple interest for a principle amount of Rs. 10,000 at 10 years at interest rate of
10% is
A. Rs. 100
B. Rs. 1000
C. Rs. 10,000

D. Rs. 1,00,000
279. Which of the following tax generally not applicable to residential building is
A. municipal tax
B. property tax
C. sales tax
D. wealth tax
280. Sinking fund is
A. the fund for rebuilding a structure when its economic life is over
B. raised to meet maintenance costs
C. the total sum to be paid to the municipal authorities by the tenants
D. a part of the money kept in reserve for providing additional structures and structural
modifications
281. If 'i' is the rate of interest expressed in decimal and 'n' is the number of years, then coefficient of
annual sinking fund (IC) is
(1+𝑖)𝑛 −1
A. IC = (1+𝑖)−1
𝑖
B. IC = (1+𝑖)𝑛 −1
𝑖
C. IC = (1+𝑖)𝑛 +1
𝑖
D. IC = (1−𝑖)𝑛 +1
282. An old building has been purchased by a person at a cost of Rs.30000/- excluding the cost of the
land. Calculate the amount of annual sinking fund at 4% interest assuming the future lie of the
building as 20 years and the scrap value of the building as 10% of the cost of purchase.
(a) Rs.979.7
(b) Rs.4387.20
(c) Rs.107.20
(d) Rs.907.20
Hint: Scrap value = 10% of Rs. 30,000 = Rs. 3,000
total amount of sinking fund to be accumulated (S) =Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 3,000 = Rs, 27,000
Interest rate (i) = 4% = 0.04
amount of annual sinking fund (I) is;
𝑆×𝑖 27,000 × 0.04
𝐼= = = Rs. 906.71
(1 + 𝑖) − 1 (1 + 0.04)20 − 1
𝑛
283. In this method, it is assumed that the property will lose its value by a constant percentage of its
value at the beginning of every year. This method is called
A. sinking fund method
B. constant percentage method
C. straight line method
D. quantity survey method
284. The total cost of construction including land is termed as
A. market value

B. capital cost
C. book value
D. rateable value
285. The decrease in the value of the property due to structural deterioration, continuous use, wear
and tear, decay and obsolescence is termed as
A. years purchase
B. salvage
C. depreciation
D. sinking
286. Depreciation is charged on
A. current assets
B. fixed tangible assets
C. both current & fixed assets
D. none of above
287. The depreciation of the value of building cots are generally not considered for initial
A. first year of the building
B. two year of the building
C. five year of the building
D. twenty year of the building
288. The cost of machine is Rs. 50,000 with a useful life of 10 years. Its depreciated cost after 5 year if
the salvage value is 10,000 on straight line basis will be
A. 35000
B. 30000
C. 45000
D. 25000
Hint: we know for straight line method of depreciation;
𝑂𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡(𝐶)−𝑆𝑐𝑟𝑎𝑝𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒(𝑆) 50,000−10,000
Annual depreciation (D) = 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟(𝑛)
= 10
= 𝑅𝑠. 4,000 per year
Total depreciation in 5 years = 4,000 * 5 = Rs. 20,000
Value of the machine after 5 years = Original cost – total depreciated value in 5 years
= 50,000 – 20,000 = Rs, 30,000
289. Which among the following methods of calculating depreciation involves the study of property
in detail and extent of physical deterioration worked out?
A. straight – line method
B. constant percentage method
C. sinking fund method
D. quantity survey method
290. Which of the following is not a method of Calculating Depreciation
(a) Straight Line Method
(b) Years purchase Method
(c) Constant Percentage Method
(d) Sinking Fund Method

291. The vale of the property shown in the account books after allowing necessary depreciation is
called as
A. scrap value
B. salvage value
C. book value
D. market value
292. Original cost of property minus depreciation is
A. Book value
B. Salvage value
C. Reliable value
D. Obsolesce value
293. The book value if a property in a particular year is the ………….
A. value at the end of utility period
B. original cost minus the amount of depreciation till date
C. market value
D. original cost minus the amount of depreciation up to the previous year
294. The value of property can be obtained at any particular time from the open market if the
property is put for sale is known as
A. Book value
B. Market value
C. Current value
D. Tradeable value
295. Breaking of structure with care so that materials can be reused maximum as possible, is called
A. dismantle
B. demolish
C. both A and B
D. destruction
296. Careful taking up or down and removing carefully a structure without damage is termed as
A. Dismantling
B. Breaking
C. Rescheduling
D. Direction
297. Value of any property at the end of life period without dismantling is called
A. scrap value
B. salvage value
C. both of above
D. none of above
298. The estimated value of a built-up properly at the end of its useful life without being dismantled
is its
A. scrap value
B. book value
C. salvage value

D. market value
299. The value of property (without being dismantled) at the end of useful life period is
A. scrap value
B. salvage value
C. junk value
D. book value
300. The value of property or structure without dismantling at the end of useful life is called
A. Market value
B. scrap value
C. salvage value
D. face value
301. The value at the end of the utility period without being dismantled is termed as
A. market value
B. salvage value
C. scrap value
D. book value
302. Scrap value of any property is generally
A. 5 % of cost of construction
B. 10 % of cost of construction
C. 15 % of cost of construction
D. 20 % of cost of construction
303. The scrap value of wood after using six times in formwork for rate analysis purpose is normally
taken as:
A. 25%
B. 30%
C. 10%
D. 5%
304. The value of dismantled material less the cost of dismantling is called
A. the scrap value
B. salvation value
C. rateable value
D. none of above
305. When life of structure is over at the end of its utility period, the dismantled materials as steel,
bricks timber etc. has certain value which is known as:
A. scrap value
B. salvage value
C. market value
D. all of above
306. Annual periodic payment made for repayment of the capital amount invested is known as
A. Repayment
B. Depreciation
C. Sinking fund

D. annuity
307. The amount of annuity paid for definite number of years is known as
A. deferred annuity
B. annuity certain
C. annuity due
D. perpetual annuity
308. The continued payment of annuity for indefinite period is known as
A. deferred annuity
B. annuity due
C. annuity certain
D. perpetual annuity
309. The ………….. value of a property is the amount of money whose annual interest at the highest
prevailing rate of interest will be equal to the net income from the property.
A. book
B. salvage
C. capitalized
D. market
Measurement of work items:

Units of measurement and payment of various items of work and material:
310. The measurement of all works are recorded in
A. muster roll
B. measurement book
C. cash book
D. hand book
311. While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is
A. Metre for length
B. Cubic metre for area
C. Square metres for volume
D. Litre for capacity
312. The rate of payment is made for 100 cu m (per % cu m) in case of
A. Earth work in excavation
B. Rock cutting
C. Excavation in trenches for foundation
D. All the above.
313. The rate of payment is made for 100 cu m (per % cu m) in case of
A. Earth work in filling the plinth
B. Earth work in excavation
C. Excavation in trenches for foundation
D. Rock cutting

E. all the above.

314. Unit of measurement for earthwork in excavation in common soil is
A. m
B. Cu.m
C. Sq.m
D. ft.
315. Unit of measurement for earthwork in excavation in trenches for pipes, cables etc. upto 1.5 m
depth in ordinary soil is
A. r.m
B. Cu.m
C. Sq.m
D. ft
316. The unit of payment for excavation in trenches for pipes, cables, etc. upto 1.5 m depth in
ordinary rock/hard rock is in
A. Cu.m
B. Sq.m
C. Metre
D. Tonne
317. The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in
A. Cu.m
B. Sq.m
C. Metres
D. None of These
318. Damp proof course is measured in ……. unit.
A. square meter
B. cubic meter
C. running meter
D. per room
319. Unit of measurement for steel work in trusses and its part is in
A. quintal
B. metre
C. numbers
D. kilograms
320. Generally the unit of measurement of partition wall is
A. Cu.m
B. Sq.m
C. running metre
D. numbers
321. Unit of measurement and payment for corrugated sheet roofing is
A. Cu.m
B. Sq.m
C. metre

D. quintal
322. The unit of measurement for concrete work in R.C.C. is in
A. Sq. m.
B. Cu. m.
C. 10 sq. m.
D. 10 cu. m.
323. The unit of payment for 10 cm thick wall is
A. m
B. m3
C. lump-sum
D. m2
324. The unit of measurement of steel grill is taken in
A. area
B. volume
C. weight
D. none of above
325. The unit of measurement for door frame chaukat is
A. r.m
B. m2
C. m3
D. none of above
326. The unit of measurement for wood work in door and window frame is in
A. metre
B. sq.m
C. quintal
D. cu.m
327. The unit of measurement of glazing is
A. m
B. m3
C. lump-sum
D. m2
328. The explosives for blasting is usually expressed in terms of
A. explosive power
B. volume of earth work that can be excavated
C. kilograms
D. none of above
329. The brickwork is not measured in cu.m in case of
A. one or more than one brick thick wall
B. brickwork in arches
C. reinforced brickwork
D. half brick wall
330. Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square metres for payment.

A. Ordinary cuttings up to 1 m
B. surface dressing up to 15 cm depths
C. Surface excavation up to 30 cm depths
D. Both (b) and (c)
E. Both (a) and (b)
331. Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square metres for payment.
A.
Surface excavation up to 30 cm depths
B.
both surface dressing up to 15 cm depths and Surface excavation up to 30 cm depths
C.
surface dressing up to 15 cm depths
D.
Ordinary cuttings up to 1 m
332. The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of
A. Honey comb brick work
B. Brick flat soling
C. Half brick walls or the partition
D. All the above.
333. Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is
A. 10 cm
B. 15 cm
C. 20 cm
D. None of these.
334. The item of the brick structure measured in sq.m, is
A. Reinforced brick work
B. Broken glass coping
C. Brick edging
D. Brick work in arches.
335. The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in
square metres
A. Roof slabs
B. Floors
C. D.P.C.
D. Wall panels
E. All the above.
336. The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is
A. Collapsible gates
B. Rolling shutters
C. Steel doors
D. Ventilators and glazing
E. All the above.
B. Rolling shutters

C. Ventilators and glazing

D. All the above.
338. Supply of glass panes is calculated in
A. m
B. m2
C. number
D. kg
339. The unit of payment for fixing of glass panes or cleaning is in
A. Kg
B. Number
C. Sq. m.
D. Cu. m.
340. The unit of measurement for electric wiring or electrification light, fan, plug points is
A. Point
B. Metre
C. Number
D. No unit
341. The unit of measurement for electric wiring or electrification light, fan, plug points is
A. Point
B. Metre
C. Number
D. Lump sum
342. The unit of payment for road side brick edging is in
A. Cu.m
B. Metre
C. Sq. m.
D. Kg
343. The measurement is made in square metre in case of
A. Cement concrete in foundation
B. R.C.C. structure
C. Hollow concrete block wall
D. None of these
344. The measurement is not made in square metres in case of
A. D.P.C. (Damp proof course)
B. Form works
C. Concrete Jaffries
D. R.C. Chhajja
B. Rolling shutters
C. Steel doors
D. All the above


A. Pointing measured in sq.m.
B. Plastering is measured in sq.m
C. Glazing is measured in sq.m
D. All the above.
347. Which is the correct statement among the following?
A. Pointing measured in sq.m.
B. Plastering is measured in sq.m
C. Glazing is measured in sq.m
D. All the above.
348. The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following:
A. Collapsible gates with rails
B. Rolling shutters
C. Expanded metal wire netting
D. M.S. reinforcement of R.C.C. works.
349. The unit of measurement is per tonne for:
A. Collapsible gates with rails
B. Rolling shutters
C. M.S. reinforcement of R.C.C. works.
D. all of above
350. The unit of payment for A.C. sheet roofing is in
A. Cu.m
B. Sq.m
C. Metre
D. Quintal
351. The unit of measurement for steel works in trusses and its parts is in
A. Quintal
B. Cm
C. Numbers
D. Kilogram
352. The unit of payment for blasting of rock including stacking is in
A. Sq. m.
B. Cu. m.
C. % sq. m.
D. % cu. m
353. Measurement of steel grills, iron holdfast etc are taken in terms of
A. area
B. volume
C. weight
D. none of above
354. Specification of a holdfast is given in terms of:
A. number

B. weight
C. volume
D. crushing strength
355. Pick up the correct statement from the following
A. Bricks are paid per thousand
B. Cement is paid per 50 kg bag
C. Lime is paid per quintal
D. All the above
A. Cement is paid per 50 kg bag
B. Lime is paid per quintal
C. Brick aggregates is paid per cum
D. All the above.
A. Striking is measured in sq.m
B. Glazing is measured in sq.m
C. Plastering is measured in sq.m
D. Pointing is measured in sq.m
E. All the above.
358. The measurement is made for stone work in square metre in case of
A. Wall facing
B. Columns, lintels copings
C. Dressed stones in Chajja
D. Building work
E. (a) and (b) of the above.
359. The quantity of works for pointing a wall face is calculated in
A. running metre
B. square metre
C. cubic metre
D. kilo metre
360. The measurement is made in square metre in case of
A. Cement concrete in foundation
B. R.C.C. structure
C. Hollow concrete block wall
D. Concrete fencing posts
E. None of these
361. What is the unit of measuring cornice?
A. cubic metre
B. number
C. running metre
D. square metre
362. The quantity for expansion joint in building is worked out in

A. metre cube
B. metre square
C. metre
D. lump-sum
363. The quantity of soling is obtained in
A. metre cube
B. metre
C. lump-sum
D. metre square
364. The formwork is measured in
A. m2
B. m
C. rm
D. m3
365. Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is
A. 10 cm
B. 15 cm
C. 20 cm
D. None of these
366. The unit of measurement for 10 cm or half brick walls is in
A. cu m
B. sq m
C. 10 sq m
367. Lime concrete on roof terracing is measured per
A. sq m
B. cu m
368. The unit of measurement of holdfast is:
A. Number
B. KG
C. Sq. m
D. Cu. M
369. In case of from works raking or circular cutting and rounded or moulded edges shall be
measured in.
A. cubic meters
B. running meters
C. square meters
D. numbers
370. In which unit, masonry of thin partition wall is calculated?
A. Sq.m
B. Cu.m
C. Sq.ft
D. Sq.cm

371. The unit of measurement of half brick wall is

A. square metre
B. running metre
C. cubic metre
D. all of above
372. Generally the unit of measurement of partition wall is
A. cu.m
B. sq.m
C. running metre
D. numbers
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374. The quantity of honey-comb walls are worked out in
A. m
B. sq.m
C. r.m
D. lump sum
375. The unit of brickwork having ½ brick thick is
A. m
B. m2
C. m3
376. Surface dressing is measured in
A. cu.m
B. m
C. sq.m
D. none of above
377. The quantity of brick soling is measured in ……
A. m3
B. m2
C. m
D. m4
378. Single units work such as doors and windows are expressed in ________
A. Number
B. Metre
C. M2
D. M3

Extra Topics
Accuracy of measurement:
379. While preparing detail estimate
A. Dimension should be measured correct to 0.01 m.
B. Are should be measured correct to 0.01 Sq.m.
C. Volume should be measured correct to 0.01 Cu.m.
D. All of above
380. Diameter of rod should be measured nearest upto
A. 0.1 m
B. 0.01 m
C. 0.001 m
D. 0.0001 m
381. Thickness of slab and beams must be measured to the nearest:
A. 0.01m
B. 0.001 m
C. 0.005 m
D. 0.05 m
382. The area is measured correct to the nearest
A. 0.01 sq.m
B. 0.02 sq.m
C. 0.03 sq.m
D. 0.04 sq.m
383. The volume is measured correct to the nearest
A. 0.01 Cu.m
B. 0.02 Cu.m
C. 0.03 Cu.m
D. 0.04 Cu.m
384. While preparing a detailed estimate
A. Dimension should be measured correct to 0.01 m
B. Area should be measured correct to 0.01 sqm
C. Volume should be measured correct to O.O1 cum
D. All the above.
385. The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest
A. 1 kg
B. 0.75 kg
C. 0.50 kg
D. 0.25 kg
386. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following.
A. Dimensions are measured nearest to 0.01 m.
B. Areas are measured nearest to 0.01 sq m.

C. Cubic contents are measured nearest to 0.1 cu m.

D. Weights are measured nearest to 0.01 tonnes.
387. In the detailed estimate the volumes are worked out to the nearest
A. 0.001 m3
B. 0.005 m3
C. 0.01 m3
D. 0.05 m3
388. As per the rule for measurement of items, it is specified that the areas should be measured to
the nearest …..
A. 0.1 sq.m
B. 0.25 sq.m
C. 0.01 sq.m
D. 0.85 sq.m
Conversion factors:
389. 1 British gallon is equal to
A. 3.785 liters
B. 4.546 liters
C. 5.546 liters
D. 7.385 liters
390. 1 ropani land is equal to
A. 100 m2
B. 500 m2
C. 1000 m2
D. 1500 m2
391. SI unit stands for
A.
Standard International Unit
B.
System International Unit
C.
Standard Indian Unit
D.
System Indian Unit
392. An area one hector is equal to
A. 10 m2
B. 100 m2
C. 1000 m2
D. 10000 m2
393. One-hector-meter represents a volume of
A. 1000 m3
B. 10000 m3
C. 100000 m3
D. 1000000 m3

Areas of Building:
394. It is built-up covered area of a building measured by external dimension of the building at floor
level is called
(a) floor area
(b) carpet area
(c) plinth area
(d) All of the above
395. Plinth area includes
A. internal shafts greater than 2 m2 area
B. area of walls
C. area of cantilever projection
D. all of above
396. Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate
A. Wall thickness
B. Room area
C. Verandah area
D. Courtyard area.
397. The plinth area of a building not includes
A. area of the walls at the floor level
B. area of stair cover
C. internal shaft for sanitary installations up to 2 sq m. in area
D. lift and wall including landing
E. area of cantilevered porch.
398. The plinth area of a building not includes
A. area of the walls at the floor level
B. internal shaft for sanitary installations up to 2 sq m. in area
C. area of stair cover
D. lift and wall including landing
E. area of cantilevered porch
399. Staircase, lifts etc are
A. vertical circulation area
B. horizontal circulation area
C. both of above
D. none of above
400. Floor area of verendhas, passages, corridors, stair cases etc which area used for movement of
persons using the building is known as
A. carpet area
B. circulation area
C. floor area
D. plinth area
401. The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to

A.100%
B.75%
C.50%
D.25%
402. Which of the following is useful area of building for living purpose?
A. Plinth area
B. Circulation area
C. Floor area
D. Carpet area
403. The useful part of livable area of a building is known as
A. carpet area
B. circulation area
C. horizontal circulation area
D. plinth area
404. Carpet area does not include
A. verandah, corridor and passage
B. bathroom and laboratory
C. kitchen and pantry
D. all of above
405. Carpet area does not include the area of
A. the walls along with doors and other openings
B. verandah, corridor and passage
C. bath room and lavatory
D. All the above.
406. Carpet area means
A. plinth area minus area occupied by wall
B. total floor area minus circulation area
C. area above plinth level
D. plot area of the site
407. Which is largest area in following areas of building?
A. Plinth area
B. Floor area
C. Carpet area
D. Wall area
408. The plan of a building is in the form of a rectangle with centre line dimension of outer wall is
9.7m*14.7m. Thickness of wall in superstructure is 0.30 m. Then its plinth area is
A. 150 m2
B. 145 m2
C. 145.5 m2
D. 135.36 m2
409. The plan of a building is in the form of a rectangle with centre line dimension of outer wall is
9.7m*14.7m. Thickness of wall in superstructure is 0.30 m. Then its carpet area is

150 m2
A.
145 m2
B.
145.5 m2
C.
135.36 m2
D.
410. The covered area of a proposed building is 150m2. It includes a rear courtyard of 5m*4m. If the
prevailing plinth area rate for similar building is Rs. 1250/m2. What is its cost.
A. 187500
B. 212500
C. 162500
D. 3750000
411. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :
A. The built up covered area at the floor level of any storey of a building is called plinth area
B. The usable covered area of the rooms of any storey of a building is called carpet area
C. The carpet area of a building along with area of its kitchen, pantry, store, lavatory, bath room
and glazed verandah, is called floor area
D. None of these.
Task work/Out turn:

412. The quantity of work of any item which is the output of a skilled labour in a day is known as
A. Capacity of labour
B. Capacity of mason
C. Performance
D. Task work
413. The capacity of doing work by an artisan or skilled labour in the form of quantity of work per day
is known as
A. in-turn of the labour
B. completion work
C. task work
414. The expected outurn of brick work in cement mortar in foundation and plinth per mason per day
is
A. 1.00 m3
B. 1.25 m3
C. 1.50 m3
D. 1.75 m3
415. The expected out turn of half brick partition wall per mason per day is
A. 1.5 m3
B. 2.0 m3
C. 4.0 m2
D. 5.0 m2
416. The expected out turn of cement concrete 1 : 2 : 4 per mason per day is

A. 1.5 m3
B. 2.5 m3
C. 3.5 m3
D. 5.0 m3
417. The expected outurn of 12 mm plastering with cement mortar is
A. 2.5 Sq.m
B. 4.0 s.m
C. 6.0 sq.m
D. 8.0 sq.m
E. 10.0 sq.m
418. The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per manson per day
A. 2.5 sqm
B. 5.0 sqm
C. 7.5 sqm
D. 10 sqm
419. The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per mazdoor per day is
A. 1.00 cum
B. 2.00 cum
C. 3.00 cum
D. 4.00 cum
Load for Trucks:

420. Volume of sand carried in a truck is approximately
A. 4 Cu.m
B. 6 Cu.m
C. 8 Cu.m
D. 10 Cu.m
421. Number of bricks that can be carried by 8 tones truck is
A. 2500
B. 3000
C. 3500
D. 4000
Materials for different items of works:

422. For 100 square metres of plastered surface, the quantity of lime required for one coat of white
washing will be
A. 10 kg
B. 6.5 kg
C. 5 kg
D. 100 kg

423. The quantity of lime required for 100 m 2 white washing (single coat) is
A. 4 kg
B. 8 kg
C. 10 kg
D. 16 kg
424. Snowcem paint required for 100 m2 area as per norms (one coat)
A. 20 kg
B. 30 kg
C. 40 kg
D. 50 kg
425. For 100 square metre of roof surface, the area of A.C. corrugated sheets required will be
A. 80 m2
B. 100 m2
C. 115 m2
D. 128 m2
Some Terminology:
426. A large work or project may consists of several building or small works and each of these work is
known as___________
a) sub-work
b) sub-project
c) sub-head
d) sub-construction
427. For the construction of building, the subheads of the estimate are
A. Earthwork, Concrete work, Brickwork
B. Brickwork, Stone work, Roofing
C. Brickwork flooring, Wood work, Steel work
D. All of above
428. For the construction of buildings, the subheads of the estimate are
A. Earthwork, Concrete work, Brick work
B. Brickwork, Stone work, Roofing
C. Brickwork Flooring, Wood work, Steel work
D. Plastering or pointing, finishing, water supply and sanitary work
E. All the above.
429. Tax paid to government against the service provided by them in case of contract is kwon as
A. Contract Tax
B. Total Deduction at Source
C. VAT
D. Both A and B
430. Contractor tax is

A. 1.5%
B. 2.5%
C. 5%
D. 10%
431. Arrange the specific weight of wood(W), cement (C ), steel (S) and Coarse aggregate (A) in the
increasing order.
A. W-C-S-A
B. W-C-A-S
C. A-S-C-W
D. A-C-S-W
Hint: specific weight ≈ density,
Density of cement = 1440 kg/m3, steel = 7850 kg/m3, aggregate = 1600 kg/m,3 Density of wood =
about 800 kg/m3
432. The term ______________ is used to denote a procedure of costing or valuing an item of work
on the basis of actual labourers and materials required.
a) prime cost
b) hour-work
c) day-work
d) sub-work
433. A work costing less than rs. 20,000 is termed as
A. petty work
B. minor work
C. major work
D. casual work
434. The sum of amount required to be deposited by a contractor while submitting a tender is known
as
A. recurring deposit
B. fixed deposit
C. security deposit
D. earnest money deposit
435. The amount of money deposited while bidding a tender as a guarantee of party's willingness of
carryout the work is called
A. security money
B. retention money
C. performance bond
D. earnest money
436. The amount of bid security is
A. 1-2% of estimated amount
B. 2-3% of estimated amount
C. 3-4% of estimated amount
D. 4-5% of estimated amount

Other questions:
437. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
A. The estimated value of the work excluding the amount for contingencies, work charged
establishment, tool and plants, is called work value
B. The actual expenditure involved to complete a work including incidental, establishment and
travelling charges, is called actual cost
C. The formal acceptance by the administrative department for incurring an expenditure on the
work, is called administrative approval
D. All the above.
438. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
A. The incidental expenses of a miscellaneous character which Could not be predicted during
preparation of the estimate, is called contingencies
B. Additional supervising staff engaged at work site, is called work charged establishment
C. Detailed specifications specify qualities, quantities and the proportions of materials to be used
for a particular item
D. All the above.
A. The incidental expenses of a miscellaneous character which could not be predicted during
preparation of the estimate, is called contingencies.
B. Additional supervising staff engaged at work site, is called work charged establishment.
C. Detailed specifications specify qualities, quantities and the proportions of materials to be used
for a particular item.
D. The cost per unit at which the article can be procured, from the open market at a given time, is
called 'market rate'.
E. All the above.
establishment, tool and plants, is called work value.
travelling charges, is called actual cost.
work, is called administrative approval.
D. All of the above.
establishment, tool and plants, is called actual cost.
travelling charges, is called work value.
work, is called administrative approval.
D. All of the above

442. Working out exact quantities of various items of work is known as

A. estimating
B. mensuration
C. quantity surveying
D. valuation
443. Find the area of figure given below and dimensions are in metre.
A. 600 m2 20m
15m
2
B. 375 m
C. 450 m2
D. 300 m2 30m
1
Hint: Area = area of rectangle + area of triangle = 20m*15m + 2*10m*15m =
375 m2
444. Find the area of the quadrilateral shown below and dimension are in metre.
A. 1050 m2
B. 1470 m2
C. 980 m2
D. 2450 m2
Hint:
445. What should be the actual area of the length measuring 2.5cm * 4cm (0.025m * 0.04m) in a
cadastral map drawn at a scale of 1:500?
A. 150m2
B. 250m2
C. 350m2
D. 450m2
Hint: Actual area = actual length * actual breadth = (0.025*500m) * (0.04*500m) =
250m2


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Estimating and Costing............................................................................................................................................... 2

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Estimating and Costing

Requirements for good estimation:

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B. centre line method

A. The total length of centre line of four walls is 20 m

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D. Cube rate estimate

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c) Item rate estimate

Rate Analysis and Norms

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District Rate Fixation Committee:

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Volume of Mix of materials:

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Calculation of material in Mortar:

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Calculation of materials in Brick masonry:

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C. 220mm * 110mm * 110mm

122. The number of standard bricks in one cubic metre of masonry is

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127. No of hollow blocks of size 400*200*200 mm in 1 cube of volume

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Calculation of material in Stone Masonry:

Calculation of material in Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) or Reinforced Cement Concrete

135. The volume of cement required to make 100 m3 of 1:2:4 concrete is

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Fine aggregate (sand) = cement * part of sand = 3.85 m3 * 1 = 3.85 m3

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Estimating items of construction works:

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Damp Proof Course

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Plastering and Pointing:

R.C.C. and R.B. work:

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Lump-sum (LS) / Provisional-sum (PS) Item:

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Estimate of civil works, and site development work:

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191. Ratio of cost of materials to the cost of building is

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B. Value Audition Tax

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127. No of hollow blocks of size 400200200 mm in 1 cube of volume