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In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is
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A. column footing
B. grillage footing
C. raft footing
D. mat footing
E. all the above.

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all the above.

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2. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :
Options
A. In Flemish bond, headers and stretchers are laid alternately in the same course
B. In Flemish bond every header in each course lies centrally over every stretcher of the underlying course
C. In English bond, stretchers are laid in every course
D. In English bond, headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses
E. None of these.

3. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :
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A. Horizontal D.P.C. is provided at plinth level in internal walls
B. D.P.C. is provided under door and verandah openings
C. Vertical D.P.C. is not provided in internal walls
D. Cement concrete is a rigid damp-proofing material.

5. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
Options
A. lime mortar with cement in the ratio of in 10 is cheaper and better for outside plaster
B. the lime with surkhi used as mortor for construction reduces the cost and provides equal strength to wall
C. for very cold or very hot climate, a compact and closed plan should be provided
D. on the sea coast, an exposed and open house is generally preferred
E. all the above.

6. Stability of an existing structure may be disturbed by
Options
A. rising of water table
B. vibrations caused by traffic movements
C. mining in the neighbourhood
D. excavation in the neighbourhood
E. all the above.

7. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
Options
A. the first coat of stucco plaster is called scratch coat
B. the second coat of stucco plaster is called brown coat
C. the third coat of stucco plaster is called white coat
D. all the above.

9. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
Options
A. the roof slabs of multi-storeyed buildings are constructed monolithically to carry the various floor loads
B. the beams of multi-storeyed buildings rest on girders and are the main load transferring members to the columns
C. the slab is spanned across the secondary beams provided between the main beams
D. All of these.

10. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
Options
A. D.P.C. should be continuous
B. D.P.C. should be of good impervious material
C. D.P.C. may be horizontal or vertical
D. All the above.

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