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Question 1Single Answer

Which of the following is the strongest bond in brick masonry?

A
Flemish bond
B
Header bond
C
Stretcher bond
D
English bond

Question 2Single Answer

In an English bond, how are bricks arranged in alternate courses?

A
Only headers
B
Only stretchers
C
Headers and stretchers alternately
D
Randomly placed

Question 3Single Answer

Which bond is more aesthetically appealing but weaker than an English bond?

A
Flemish bond
B
Header bond
C
Stretcher bond
D
Zigzag bond

Question 4Single Answer

Which type of bond consists entirely of headers in all courses?

A
Stretcher bond
B
Header bond
C
Flemish bond
D
English bond

Question 5Single Answer

Which bond is most suitable for partition walls?

A
Flemish bond
B
English bond
C
Stretcher bond
D
Header bond

Question 6Single Answer

The primary function of mortar in brick masonry is to:

A
Bind bricks together
B
Provide insulation
C
Improve aesthetics
D
Reduce construction cost

Question 7Single Answer

What is the standard proportion of cement and sand for mortar in brick masonry?

A
1:2
B
1:3
C
1:4
D
1:6

Question 8Single Answer

The process of applying mortar to joints after bricks are laid is called:

A
Plastering
B
Jointing
C
Curing
D
Finishing

Question 9Single Answer

Which tool is used for spreading mortar while laying bricks?

A
Float
B
Trowel
C
Plumb bob
D
Hammer

Question 10Single Answer

Curing of brick masonry should be done for a minimum period of:

A
3 days
B
7 days
C
10 days
D
14 days

Question 11Single Answer

The compressive strength of first-class bricks should not be less than:

A
3.5 MPa
B
7.0 MPa
C
10.5 MPa
D
15 MPa

Question 12Single Answer

Bricks containing excess iron oxide will be:

A
Blackish in color
B
Yellow in color
C
Cracked
D
Brittle

Question 13Single Answer

Which brick type is used for constructing curved surfaces?

A
Engineering bricks
B
Bullnose bricks
C
Clinker bricks
D
Perforated bricks

Question 14Single Answer

Which type of brick is best suited for constructing sewers and drains?

A
First-class bricks
B
Second-class bricks
C
Fire bricks
D
Engineering bricks

Question 15Single Answer

Fire bricks are primarily used for:

A
Residential buildings
B
Pavements
C
Construction of furnaces
D
Decorative walls

Question 16Single Answer

Which tool is used to check the verticality of brick walls?

A
Plumb bob
B
Trowel
C
Line and pin
D
Spirit level

Question 17Single Answer

The purpose of a spirit level in masonry work is to check:

A
Vertical alignment
B
Horizontal alignment
C
Depth of foundation
D
Brick quality

Question 18Single Answer

Which tool is used to hold bricks in position while laying?

A
Line and pin
B
Hammer
C
Float
D
Chisel

Question 19Single Answer

Which of the following is NOT a hand tool used in masonry?

A
Trowel
B
Plumb bob
C
Concrete mixer
D
Spirit level

Question 20Single Answer

What is the function of a jointer in masonry work?

A
Cutting bricks
B
Applying mortar
C
Finishing joints
D
Checking verticality

Question 21Single Answer

Efflorescence in bricks is caused due to:

A
Poor mortar mix
B
Excessive lime content
C
Insufficient curing
D
Weak bricks

Question 22Single Answer

A crack in brick masonry due to excessive moisture is called:

A
Expansion crack
B
Shrinkage crack
C
Settlement crack
D
Structural crack

Question 23Single Answer

Which of the following can be used to repair minor cracks in brick masonry?

A
Cement grout
B
Epoxy resin
C
Lime mortar
D
Plaster of Paris

Question 24Single Answer

The phenomenon of water absorption by bricks leading to surface damage is called:

A
Percolation
B
Porosity
C
Spalling
D
Cracking

Question 25Single Answer

What is the most common reason for poor bonding in brick masonry?

A
Use of poor-quality bricks
B
Incorrect mortar proportion
C
Lack of proper curing
D
All of the above

Question 26Single Answer

Which type of mortar is used for load-bearing walls?

A
Lime mortar
B
Cement mortar
C
Gypsum mortar
D
Mud mortar

Question 27Single Answer

The ideal thickness of mortar joints in brick masonry is:

A
2-3 mm
B
5-10 mm
C
10-15 mm
D
20-25 mm

Question 28Single Answer

Which type of bond uses alternate headers and stretchers in the same course?

A
English bond
B
Flemish bond
C
Stretcher bond
D
Header bond

Question 29Single Answer

The standard size of a modular brick in India is:

A
190 mm × 90 mm × 90 mm
B
200 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm
C
210 mm × 100 mm × 75 mm
D
250 mm × 120 mm × 100 mm

Question 30Single Answer

Which IS code specifies the requirements for brick masonry in India?

A
IS 1077
B
IS 3495
C
IS 456
D
IS 383

Question 31Single Answer

Which brick bond is most commonly used for strong and durable walls?

A
Stretcher bond
B
Header bond
C
English bond
D
Zigzag bond

Question 32Single Answer

In a Flemish bond, how are bricks arranged?

A
Alternating stretchers and headers in each course
B
Stretchers in one course and headers in the next
C
All headers in each course
D
All stretchers in each course

Question 33Single Answer

Which bond is commonly used for walls with a thickness of one brick?

A
English bond
B
Flemish bond
C
Stretcher bond
D
Header bond

Question 34Single Answer

Which type of bond provides the best appearance in exposed masonry?

A
English bond
B
Flemish bond
C
Header bond
D
Stretcher bond

Question 35Single Answer

Which tool is used to level and smooth the surface of mortar joints in brickwork?

A
Trowel
B
Plumb bob
C
Jointer
D
Float

Question 36Single Answer

The standard thickness of a brick wall in half-brick masonry is:

A
90 mm
B
190 mm
C
230 mm
D
300 mm

Question 37Single Answer

Which factor affects the strength of a brick wall the most?

A
Brick color
B
Mortar thickness
C
Type of brick bond
D
Brick arrangement

Question 38Single Answer

A one-brick-thick wall has a thickness of:

A
90 mm
B
190 mm
C
230 mm
D
300 mm

Question 39Single Answer

Which of the following bonds is NOT commonly used in brick masonry?

A
Rat-trap bond
B
Stack bond
C
Running bond
D
Diamond bond

Question 40Single Answer

What is the main purpose of a coping in masonry walls?

A
To provide structural stability
B
To prevent water penetration
C
To enhance aesthetics
D
To reduce material cost

Question 41Single Answer

The most commonly used type of mortar for brick masonry is:

A
Lime mortar
B
Cement mortar
C
Gypsum mortar
D
Clay mortar

Question 42Single Answer

For better adhesion and bonding, mortar should be applied in which way?

A
Thick layers
B
Dry application
C
Thin and even layers
D
Randomly applied

Question 43Single Answer

What is the ideal mortar thickness for brick masonry joints?

A
2-4 mm
B
5-10 mm
C
10-15 mm
D
15-20 mm

Question 44Single Answer

Which type of joint is mostly used in brick masonry?

A
Butt joint
B
Lap joint
C
Flush joint
D
Tongue and groove joint

Question 45Single Answer

Which of the following increases the strength of mortar?

A
Adding extra sand
B
Proper curing
C
Using excess water
D
Mixing mortar in small batches

Question 46Single Answer

What is the function of a control joint in masonry?

A
To allow expansion and contraction
B
To support structural loads
C
To reduce construction time
D
To improve aesthetics

Question 47Single Answer

Which factor affects the setting time of mortar?

A
Type of cement used
B
Ambient temperature
C
Water-cement ratio
D
All of the above

Question 48Single Answer

Which ingredient in mortar controls workability?

A
Cement
B
Sand
C
Water
D
Lime

Question 49Single Answer

The water-cement ratio for brick masonry mortar should be:

A
0.3 - 0.4
B
0.4 - 0.6
C
0.6 - 0.8
D
1.0 - 1.2

Question 50Single Answer

What happens if mortar contains excessive water?

A
Strength increases
B
Strength decreases
C
Setting time shortens
D
None of the above

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Question 51Single Answer

Which of the following is NOT a defect in brick masonry?

A
Efflorescence
B
Cracks
C
Honeycombing
D
Spalling

Question 52Single Answer

The best way to prevent efflorescence in bricks is:

A
Using salt water in mortar
B
Ensuring good drainage and proper curing
C
Drying bricks before use
D
Avoiding cement mortar

Question 53Single Answer

Cracks in brick masonry due to foundation settlement are called:

A
Expansion cracks
B
Shrinkage cracks
C
Settlement cracks
D
Structural cracks

Question 54Single Answer

What is the primary reason for spalling in brick masonry?

A
Freezing and thawing cycles
B
Excessive cement content
C
High-quality bricks
D
Good curing practices

Question 55Single Answer

Poor bonding in brick masonry can lead to:

A
Structural instability
B
Water leakage
C
Cracks in walls
D
All of the above

Question 56Single Answer

If a brick wall is leaning or bulging outward, the likely cause is:

A
Poor bonding
B
Excess mortar
C
Weak bricks
D
Excess water in mortar

Question 57Single Answer

Which of the following reduces shrinkage cracks in mortar?

A
Using excess water
B
Proper curing
C
Increasing cement content
D
Drying bricks before use

Question 58Single Answer

How can efflorescence in masonry be removed?

A
Applying water
B
Scrubbing with a dry brush
C
Painting over it
D
Using strong acid

Question 59Single Answer

How can settlement cracks be minimized in masonry?

A
Proper soil compaction before foundation
B
Using weaker mortar
C
Increasing water content in mortar
D
Avoiding brick curing

Question 60Single Answer

The main cause of bulging walls in brick masonry is:

A
Inadequate curing
B
Poor bonding
C
Excess water in mortar
D
Use of stronger bricks

Question 61Single Answer

Which of the following is a type of stone masonry?

A
English bond
B
Flemish bond
C
Ashlar masonry
D
Rat-trap bond

Question 62Single Answer

Which type of stone masonry consists of stones of uniform size and shape?

A
Random rubble masonry
B
Dry stone masonry
C
Ashlar masonry
D
Composite masonry

Question 63Single Answer

What is the primary characteristic of dry stone masonry?

A
Use of cement mortar
B
Use of bricks
C
No use of mortar
D
Use of clay as a binder

Question 64Single Answer

In which type of stone masonry are stones placed without dressing?

A
Ashlar masonry
B
Random rubble masonry
C
Coursed rubble masonry
D
Dry stone masonry

Question 65Single Answer

Which type of stone masonry is most commonly used in the construction of retaining walls?

A
Ashlar masonry
B
Dry stone masonry
C
Coursed rubble masonry
D
Composite masonry

Question 66Single Answer

Which type of ashlar masonry uses stones of the same height but varying lengths?

A
Ashlar fine masonry
B
Ashlar rough masonry
C
Ashlar block-in-course masonry
D
Ashlar chamfered masonry

Question 67Single Answer

What is the minimum thickness of a stone wall in random rubble masonry?

A
150 mm
B
300 mm
C
450 mm
D
600 mm

Question 68Single Answer

Which of the following stone masonry types is the strongest?

A
Random rubble masonry
B
Dry stone masonry
C
Ashlar fine masonry
D
Coursed rubble masonry

Question 69Single Answer

Ashlar masonry is primarily used for which purpose?

A
Temporary construction
B
Decorative and load-bearing walls
C
Road pavements
D
Garden walls

Question 70Single Answer

Which masonry type is best suited for constructing low-cost rural houses?

A
Ashlar masonry
B
Random rubble masonry
C
Dry stone masonry
D
Composite masonry

Question 71Single Answer

What is the process of shaping stones for masonry c

A
Dressing
B
Bonding
C
Curing
D
Plastering

Question 72Single Answer

The main purpose of dressing stones is to:

A
Increase weight
B
Improve appearance and bonding
C
Reduce cost
D
Increase roughness

Question 73Single Answer

Which tool is commonly used for stone dressing?

A
Chisel and hammer
B
Trowel
C
Float
D
Plumb bob

Question 74Single Answer

Which type of dressed stone has a rough surface and chamfered edges?

A
Fine dressed
B
Rough tooled
C
Chamfered
D
Polished

Question 75Single Answer

A well-dressed stone surface is achieved by which finishing method?

A
Axed
B
Chiseled
C
Polished
D
Punched

General Aptitude

Question 76Single Answer

Yojna a weekly journal

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 77Single Answer

Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 78Single Answer

Devaluation of a currency means

A
Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B
Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C
Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D
Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market

Question 79Single Answer

I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express

A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the

Question 80Single Answer

Have the car stolen!

A
Steal the car
B
You should have the stolen car
C
Get someone to steal the car
D
They have stolen the car

Question 81Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : Question below has two blanks, each blank indicting that some thing has been omitted. Choose the word for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.

A
presented , stay
B
introduced , keep
C
announce , make
D
created , let
E
proclaimed , hold

Question 82Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The five items in this section consists of a word or group of words followed by four words as (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the word which is nearly opposite to the meaning of the original word or group of words and mark your response as (a), (b), (c) and (d), as the case may be, in your Answer Sheet.

Assets

A
liabilities
B
responsibilities
C
estates
D
profits

Question 83Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Affidavit

A
Affirmation
B
Slander
C
Oath
D
Testimony

Question 84Single Answer

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?

A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these

Question 85Single Answer

Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None

Question 86Single Answer

Passage :

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .

Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?

Question 87Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?

A
SUM
B
BIG
C
Both BIG and THE
D
FOR
E
Both FOR and BIG

Question 88Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be second from the right ?

A
AND
B
FOR
C
THE
D
BIG
E
SUM

Question 89Single Answer

The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?

A
51:52
B
52:53
C
51:53
D
52:55

Question 90Single Answer

Which of the following numbers is irrational ?

A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7

Question 91Single Answer

356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?

A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600

Question 92Single Answer

Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4

A
3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B
7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C
3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D
5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4

Question 93Single Answer

What is (3^{^}{4} times 9^{^}{2}) ?

A
3⁶
B
3⁸
C
3¹⁰
D
9⁶

Question 94Single Answer

"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?

A
Malik Muhammad Joyce
B
Raskhan
C
Rich Khusrow
D
Rich Hasan

Question 95Single Answer

When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?

A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950

Question 96Single Answer

Which ancient city in Madhya Pradesh was a significant cultural and political center during the Maurya and Gupta periods?

A
Indore
B
Bhopal
C
Ujjain
D
Gwalior

Question 97Single Answer

The Parmar dynasty was primarily associated with which region of Madhya Pradesh?

A
Bundelkhand
B
Malwa
C
Baghelkhand
D
Mahakoshal

Question 98Single Answer

The famous temples of Khajuraho were built by which dynasty?

A
Parmar
B
Gupta
C
Chandela
D
Maurya

Question 99Single Answer

Which dynasty ruled the Gondwana region of Madhya Pradesh?

A
Kalachuri
B
Gond
C
Tomar
D
Solanki

Question 100Single Answer

Where was the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly held in 2025?

A
Geneva, Switzerland
B
New Delhi, India
C
Paris, France
D
Abu Dhabi, UAE

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