UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

What is number of categories into which masonry buildings are divided on the basis of earthquake resistance features ?

A Five

B Four

C Three

D Two

ANS:A - Five

Yes, Option (A) is correct Brick masonry is divided into five categories. (i) Reinforce (ii) Unreinforced (iii) Without fill (iv) With heavy fill (v) Abode construction.