Draughtsman civil mcq questions 2025

Draughtsman civil mcq questions

Here are multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to Draughtsman Civil along with their answers:


Basic Concepts

  1. What is the primary role of a civil draughtsman?
    a) Designing electrical circuits
    b) Creating technical drawings for civil structures
    c) Supervising mechanical installations
    d) Writing construction contracts
  2. Which software is most commonly used by civil draughtsmen for drafting?
    a) Photoshop
    b) AutoCAD
    c) Excel
    d) PowerPoint
  3. What type of drawing shows the front view of a building?
    a) Plan
    b) Section
    c) Elevation
    d) Perspective
  4. A blueprint is a:
    a) Technical drawing of a structure
    b) Sketch of a building
    c) Financial estimate
    d) 3D model
  5. Which scale is commonly used in civil engineering drawings?
    a) 1:500
    b) 1:10
    c) 1:1
    d) 10:1

Construction and Structural Elements

  1. Which material is used for making structural foundations?
    a) Wood
    b) Concrete ✅
    c) Glass
    d) Plastic
  2. The term “plinth level” refers to:
    a) Height of a ceiling
    b) Top level of the foundation ✅
    c) Bottom of a column
    d) Floor slab thickness
  3. Which type of beam supports a load between two supports?
    a) Cantilever beam
    b) Simply supported beam
    c) Continuous beam
    d) Fixed beam
  4. What is the standard width of a residential staircase step (tread)?
    a) 150 mm
    b) 200 mm
    c) 250 mm
    d) 300 mm ✅
  5. What is the typical height of a standard door in residential buildings?
    a) 5 feet
    b) 6 feet
    c) 7 feet ✅
    d) 8 feet

Surveying and Levelling

  1. What is the instrument used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles in surveying?
    a) Theodolite ✅
    b) Vernier caliper
    c) Micrometer
    d) Dumpy level
  2. Which method is used to measure elevations in land surveying?
    a) Chain surveying
    b) Levelling ✅
    c) Compass surveying
    d) Plane table surveying
  3. What is the function of a plumb bob?
    a) Measuring distances
    b) Checking vertical alignment ✅
    c) Drawing circles
    d) Estimating weight
  4. Which type of map represents land contours?
    a) Cadastral map
    b) Topographic map ✅
    c) Climatic map
    d) Political map
  5. Which unit is commonly used for measuring land area?
    a) Liters
    b) Cubic meters
    c) Hectares ✅
    d) Kilograms

Materials and Construction Techniques

  1. Which cement type is commonly used in civil construction?
    a) Portland cement ✅
    b) Plaster of Paris
    c) Quicklime
    d) Gypsum
  2. What is the main ingredient in brick manufacturing?
    a) Sand
    b) Clay ✅
    c) Cement
    d) Glass
  3. What is the minimum curing period for concrete?
    a) 3 days
    b) 7 days
    c) 14 days
    d) 28 days ✅
  4. Which material is used for damp-proofing?
    a) Sand
    b) Bitumen ✅
    c) Cement
    d) Wood
  5. Which of the following is a type of retaining wall?
    a) RCC beam
    b) Gravity wall ✅
    c) Lintel
    d) Arch

Reinforcement and Structural Design

  1. What is the primary purpose of reinforcement in concrete?
    a) Reduce weight
    b) Increase strength ✅
    c) Improve appearance
    d) Make it waterproof
  2. Which steel bar is used in RCC structures?
    a) Flat bar
    b) TMT bar ✅
    c) Square bar
    d) Round pipe
  3. What does RCC stand for?
    a) Reinforced Cement Concrete ✅
    b) Ready Cement Composite
    c) Rapid Concrete Construction
    d) Regular Concrete Casting
  4. Which type of footing is used for column foundations?
    a) Slab footing
    b) Combined footing
    c) Isolated footing ✅
    d) Pile footing
  5. Which test is used to check the strength of concrete?
    a) Soundness test
    b) Slump test
    c) Compressive strength test ✅
    d) Fineness test

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Building Codes and Drawing Standards

  1. Which organization sets building codes in India?
    a) NBC ✅
    b) ISO
    c) ASTM
    d) BSI
  2. Which line type represents hidden details in a drawing?
    a) Solid line
    b) Dashed line ✅
    c) Dotted line
    d) Double line
  3. What is the minimum width of a main road in a residential area?
    a) 3 meters
    b) 6 meters ✅
    c) 10 meters
    d) 12 meters
  4. Which drawing shows the distribution of electrical fittings?
    a) Structural drawing
    b) Plumbing drawing
    c) Electrical layout ✅
    d) Elevation drawing
  5. Which drawing scale represents a real-life 1-meter distance as 10 mm?
    a) 1:1
    b) 1:10 ✅
    c) 1:50
    d) 1:100

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Advanced Topics

  1. What is BIM in civil engineering?
    a) Bridge Inspection Method
    b) Building Information Modeling ✅
    c) Brick Installation Management
    d) Building Insulation Material
  2. What is the minimum slope for a wastewater drainage pipe?
    a) 1% ✅
    b) 5%
    c) 10%
    d) 15%
  3. Which structure is used to support loads in multi-story buildings?
    a) Roof
    b) Slab
    c) Column ✅
    d) Beam
  4. Which type of road is designed for high-speed vehicles?
    a) Street
    b) Highway ✅
    c) Driveway
    d) Lane
  5. Which term refers to a drawing that combines multiple views?
    a) Orthographic projection ✅
    b) Isometric drawing
    c) Freehand sketching
    d) Artistic rendering

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