The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is______________?

A. Pitched and sloping roof
B. Flat roof
C. Shell roof
D. None of the above

In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for________________?

A. Centring
B. Actual laying of arch work
C. Striking of centring
D. None of the above

The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as_____________________?

A. Haunch
B. Spandril
C. Voussoirs
D. Skewbacks

The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is_______________?

A. Segmental arch
B. Pointed arch
C. Relieving arch
D. Flat arch

The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the innercurve of an arch is known as______________?

A. Intrados
B. Rise
C. Spandril
D. Extrados

The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is_______________?

A. 0.5 m
B. 0.7 m
C. 0.9 m
D. 1.2 m

The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by_____________?

A. Compacting the soil
B. Draining the soil
C. Increasing the depth of foundation
D. Grouting

The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as______________?

A. Friction pile
B. Sheet pile
C. Batter pile
D. Anchor pile

Depth or height of the arch is the________________?

A. Perpendicular distance between intra-dos and extrados
B. Vertical distance between springing line and intrados
C. Perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados
D. None of the above

The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is____________________?

A. Cork flooring
B. Glass flooring
C. Wooden flooring
D. Linoleum flooring