Civil Engineering Questions and Answers
IS Codes
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “IS Codes”.
1. How many groups are there in IS codes for Civil Engineering?
a) 41
b) 52
c) 62
d) 35
a) 41
b) 52
c) 62
d) 35
Answer: a
Explanation: There are 41 groups or categories of IS codes available for Civil Engineering. Some of them include hardware, stone, ports and harbour, cement and concrete, fire safety, etc.
Explanation: There are 41 groups or categories of IS codes available for Civil Engineering. Some of them include hardware, stone, ports and harbour, cement and concrete, fire safety, etc.
2. The headquarters of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is at:
a) Hyderabad
b) Agra
c) Delhi
d) Kolkata
a) Hyderabad
b) Agra
c) Delhi
d) Kolkata
Answer: c
Explanation: It is in Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi. Regional office, branch offices and sales offices are also there.
Explanation: It is in Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi. Regional office, branch offices and sales offices are also there.
3. IS 2062 gives specifications about:
a) High strength steel
b) High strength concrete
c) Concrete for general purpose
d) Steel for general purpose
a) High strength steel
b) High strength concrete
c) Concrete for general purpose
d) Steel for general purpose
Answer: d
Explanation: IS 2062 gives the specifications for steel to be used for general purposes.
4. Which is the most important IS code for a Civil Engineer?
a) IS 567
b) IS 456
c) IS 455
d) IS 383
a) IS 567
b) IS 456
c) IS 455
d) IS 383
Answer: b
Explanation: IS 456 gives specifications about plain reinforcement concrete. For designing any concrete structure, this IS code is a must.
Explanation: IS 456 gives specifications about plain reinforcement concrete. For designing any concrete structure, this IS code is a must.
5. IS 2368 has how many parts?
a) 10
b) 7
c) 5
d) 9
a) 10
b) 7
c) 5
d) 9
Answer: d
Explanation: IS 2368 gives specifications regarding aggregates and the methods of test performed on them. There are 9 parts in total, each deal with specific tests.
Explanation: IS 2368 gives specifications regarding aggregates and the methods of test performed on them. There are 9 parts in total, each deal with specific tests.
6. Which IS code is used to refer details regarding measurement of building and civil
engineering works?
a) IS 1200
b) IS 2502
c) IS 1786
d) IS 800
engineering works?
a) IS 1200
b) IS 2502
c) IS 1786
d) IS 800
Answer: a
Explanation: There are total of 28 parts in IS 1200. These cover all important information about measurements and deductions of building and civil engineering works.
Explanation: There are total of 28 parts in IS 1200. These cover all important information about measurements and deductions of building and civil engineering works.
7. IS 1893-2002 gives details on:
a) Seismic strengthening
b) Improving earthquake resistance
c) Earthquake resistance structures
d) Earthquake resistance design
a) Seismic strengthening
b) Improving earthquake resistance
c) Earthquake resistance structures
d) Earthquake resistance design
Answer: c
Explanation: IS 1893-2002 gives the criteria for earthquake resistance design of structures. It is the fifth revised edition.
Explanation: IS 1893-2002 gives the criteria for earthquake resistance design of structures. It is the fifth revised edition.
8. Which IS code gives specifications about dimensions for hot rolled steel structures?
a) IS 808-1979
b) IS 806-1968
c) IS 806-1969
d) IS 808-1989
a) IS 808-1979
b) IS 806-1968
c) IS 806-1969
d) IS 808-1989
Answer: d
Explanation: IS 808-1989 gives guidelines on dimensioning of hot rolled steel beams, columns, channel and angle sections.
Explanation: IS 808-1989 gives guidelines on dimensioning of hot rolled steel beams, columns, channel and angle sections.
9. How many parts does IS code 875 contain?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
Answer: a
Explanation: IS 875 has five parts which address the imposed, dead, wind, snow and special loads except earthquake that act on structures.
Explanation: IS 875 has five parts which address the imposed, dead, wind, snow and special loads except earthquake that act on structures.
10. Which IS code gives details regarding acid-resistant bricks?
a) IS 4832
b) IS 4860
c) IS 5766
d) IS 5318
a) IS 4832
b) IS 4860
c) IS 5766
d) IS 5318
Answer: b
Explanation: IS 4860-1968 gives specifications for acid-resistant bricks. IS 4832 deals with mortar, IS 5766 with laying burnt clay brick flooring and IS 5318 with laying flexible PVC sheets and tile flooring.
Explanation: IS 4860-1968 gives specifications for acid-resistant bricks. IS 4832 deals with mortar, IS 5766 with laying burnt clay brick flooring and IS 5318 with laying flexible PVC sheets and tile flooring.
11. IS 712-1984 gives specifications for gypsum plaster boards.
a) True
b) False
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: IS 712-1984 gives specifications for building limes. IS 2095 is used to check for specifications for gypsum plaster boards.
Explanation: IS 712-1984 gives specifications for building limes. IS 2095 is used to check for specifications for gypsum plaster boards.
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