This document contains a question bank for the Basic Civil Engineering subject divided into 9 units. Each unit contains 6 questions related to topics within that unit. The questions range from 3-10 marks and cover topics such as sub-branches of civil engineering, surveying, remote sensing, dams, roads, building construction principles, materials, and steel structures. This question bank can be used to prepare for exams on basic civil engineering concepts and their applications.

1. QUESTION BANK
Basic Civil Engineering
SECTION-I
UNIT NO 1
Q. No. Question Marks Year No
1. What are the sub branches of civil engineering? 4 Nov 2009 1
2. What are the various roles of civil engineer in construction activities? 3 May 2010 1
3. Write short note on scope of ‘Civil Engineering’. 6 May 2007
1
4. Explain applications of civil Engineering to mechanical engineering. 4 Nov 2008 1
5. Enlist various sub branches of civil engineering and discuss scope of each. 8 May 2008 1
6. What are various roles of Civil Engineer in Construction activities? 4 May 2008 1
UNIT NO 2
Q. No. Question Marks Year No
1. The following staff readings were taken with a dumpy level. The
instrument having been shifted after 4th, 7th and 10th readings. The R.L. of
the starting BM is 1.00, 2.00, 3.00, 1.00, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00 0.50, 1.50, 2.50,
3.50, 1.00.
10 Nov 2009 2
2. Following readings are taken in a closed compass traverse. Draw a rough
traverse. Calculate the induced angles and check for angular error.
Calculate the corrected bearings. Also indicate the stations free from local
attraction.
Line AB BC CD DA
F.B. N 66O15’ E S 50O15’ E S 38O30’ W N 53O15’ W
B.B S 64O W N 47O W N 37O30’ E S 53O15’ E
9 Nov 2009 2
3. An old map was drawn with a scale of 1 cm = 10 m. the field was
surveyed with a 30 m chain which was actually 0.05 m short. An original
length of 10 cm has now shrunk to 9.5 cm on the drawing. The plane area
measured with a planimeter is 95 cm2. Calculate the actual area of the
land.
9 Nov 2009 2
4. Explain various types of electromagnetic distance meter in terms of
principle of working, construction and use.
9 Nov 2009 2
5. The following bearings were taken in running a closed compass traverse:
Line F.B. B.B.
AB 800
10’ 2590
0’
BC 1200
20’ 3010
50’
CD 1700
50’ 3500
50’
DE 2300
10’ 490
30’
EA 3100
20’ 1300
15’
Compute the interior angles and correct them for observational errors.
Assuming the bearing of line CD to be correct. Adjust the bearing of the
remaining sides.
10 May 2010 2

2. 6. What is local attraction? How is it detected and eliminated? 4 May 2010 2
UNIT NO 3
Q. No. Question Marks Year No
1. State and explain ideal remote sensing system. 4 Nov 2009 3
2. What is GIS? Enlist its application in civil engineering. 3 May 2009 3
3. State the applications of remote sensing. 4 Nov 2008 3
4. Define geographic information system and state its applications. 4 May 2008 3
5. Draw a flow diagram of remote sensing system. 5 Nov 2006 3
6. What is remote sensing? Write its applications. 4 Nov 2006 3
UNIT NO 4
Q. No. Question Marks Year No
1. Explain rain water harvesting with neat sketch. 4 Nov 2009 4
2. Enlist types of dam. Explain any one with sketch. 4 May 2009 4
3. How will you work out capacity of storage reservoir by using contour
map?
5 May 2010 4
4. Draw a neat sketch of concrete gravity dam. 5 May 2007 4
5. Write short notes on:
1) Digital planimeter 2) Ideal Remote sensing system
3) Types of dams 4) Drip irrigation.
16 May 2008 4
6. Draw the cross section of concrete dam and show various levels. 4 May 2008 4
UNIT NO 5
Q. No. Question Marks Year No
1. Explain the types of roads. 4 Nov 2009 5
2. Compare Roadways, Railways, Waterway & Airway. 5 May 2007 5
3. Explain the IRC classification of roads. 8 May 2008 5
4. Draw a cross section of road indicating its structural layers. 4 May 2008 5
5. Explain the classification of roads. 5 Nov 2006 5
6. Explain the IRC classification of roads. 8 May 2008 5
SECTION-I
UNIT NO 6
Q. No. Question Marks Year No
1. Explain various elements of building with the help of suitable sectional
elevation.
10 Nov 2009 6
2. Give the reasons:
i) Clayey soils are difficult to tackle for foundations.
ii) Bearing capacity of soil decrease with presence of water.
6 May 2010 6
3. What are basic parts of a building? State name and function of any three
parts.
5 May 2009 6

3. 4. Compare framed structure with load bearing structure in terms of
i) cost of construction
ii) Earthquake resistance
iii) speed of construction
iv) Skill of construction
5 May 2009 6
5. Define foundation. What are the types of foundation? Explain any one of
them.
5 May 2007 6
6. Differentiate between R.C.C. structure and load bearing structure. 5 May 2007 6
UNIT NO 7
Q. No. Question Marks Year No
1. A residential plot is of 25 m X 25 m size. A three storied building
consisting of ground floor + 2 floors is proposed. On how maximum area,
the construction will be permissible? Assume permissible F.S.I. 1.6, front
margin and rear margin as 3m, side margins 2.5 m.
6 May 2010 7
2. Enlist different principles of planning. Explain any two of them. 6 May 2010 7
3. Explain in details, building laws for building line and space requirements. 7 May 2010 7
4. What are the various principles of planning? Explain the following
principles with neat sketch:
i) Aspect
ii) Prospect
9 May 2009 7
5. What is the bye law as per National Building Code for open space
requirement for buildings less than 10 m height?
4 May 2009 7
6. Explain the following principles of planning
i) Prospect
ii) Privancy
iii) Sanitation
iv) Grouping
6 May 2007 7
UNIT NO 8
Q. No. Question Marks Year No
1. Explain the ideal engineering properties of
i) Bricks
ii) Cement
iii) Sand
9 Nov 2009 8
2. What is meant by grade of a concrete? State the use of M 7.5, M15 and
M20.
4 Nov 2009 8
3. What is water- cement ratio? How does it affect the strength of concrete? 4 May 2010 8
4. What are the various types of concrete? With examples, discuss the
suitability of each type.
7 May 2010 8
5. What are the ideal engineering properties of
1) plastic
2) cement ?
9 May 2009 8
6. Write any four grades of concrete and specify its use and suitability. 4 May 2009 8
UNIT NO 9

4. Q. No. Question Marks Year No
1. Write detailed note on advantages and disadvantages of steel structures. 9 May 2009 9
2. Explain the concept of ‘Green Building’. 4 May 2009 9
3. Write a detailed note on steel structures, with the help of a suitable sketch. 9 Nov 2008 9
4. Write advantages of precast constructions. 4 Nov 2008 9
5. Write detailed note on Green Building. 9 May 2008 9
6. Write advantages and limitations of steel structures. 4 May 2008 9