Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: Lead is the average horizont

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Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
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A. Lead is the average horizontal straight distance between the borrow pit and the place of spreading soil
B. The lead is calculated for each block of the excavated area
C. The unit of lead is 50 m for a distance upto 500 m
D. The unit of lead is 1 km where the lead exceeds 2 km.

Correct Answer

The unit of lead is 1 km where the lead exceeds 2 km.

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2. The cost of the earthwork in excavation for the surface drain of cross-section shown in the given figure for a total length of 5 metres @ Rs. 450% cum, is
Options
A. Rs. 400
B. Rs. 425
C. Rs. 450
D. Rs. 500

3. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Options
A. In order to check up the average depth of excavation, 'Dead mans' are left at the mid-widths of borrow pits
B. The earthwork calculation in excavation is made from the difference in levels obtained with a level
C. The earth work in excavation to form the road embankment includes the formation of correct profile and depositing the soil in layers
D. All the above.

5. The measurement is made in square metre in case of
Options
A. Cement concrete in foundation
B. R.C.C. structure
C. Hollow concrete block wall
D. Concrete fencing posts
E. None of these.

7. The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following:
Options
A. Collapsible gates with rails
B. Rolling shutters
C. Expanded metal wire netting
D. M.S. reinforcement of R.C.C. works.

8. For the construction of buildings, the subheads of the estimate are
Options
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.

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