# Civil Engineering Mcqs with Solved Answers & 2026 Past Papers (Page 26) | TestPrep > Practice verified Civil Engineering Mcqs with answers, detailed explanations, and 2026 past papers syllabus for FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS, and PMS exams in Pakistan. --- Official 2026 Examination Syllabus Verified Answers # Civil Engineering Mcqs Solved MCQs Showing 501 – 520 of **3,075** verified multiple choice questions with explanations and past paper analysis. - [Take Civil Engineering Mcqs Quiz](https://test-prep.blog/quiz/smart?category=civil-engineering-mcqs) Q501 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The rainfall at any place may be determined by _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-rainfall-at-any-place-may-be-determined-by-0507f776-7709-43ee-8882-b185d627ea95) A. Its intensity B. Its direction C. Its frequency D. All the above Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-rainfall-at-any-place-may-be-determined-by-0507f776-7709-43ee-8882-b185d627ea95) Q502 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Pick up the correct statement from the following?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/pick-up-the-correct-statement-from-the-following-6ee93e65-9c5c-421b-a181-ff9d0a259a45) A. Hydrogen sulphide gas in excess, may cause corrosion of concrete sewers B. 4 ppm of Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) is ensured before discharging the treated sewage in river C. Solubility of oxygen in sewage is 95% of that of distilled water D. All the above Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/pick-up-the-correct-statement-from-the-following-6ee93e65-9c5c-421b-a181-ff9d0a259a45) Q503 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The sludge does not contain waste water from _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-sludge-does-not-contain-waste-water-from-613ee0d2-0a32-420a-afac-33c1dc904776) A. Bath rooms B. Wash basins C. Kitchen sinks D. Toilets Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-sludge-does-not-contain-waste-water-from-613ee0d2-0a32-420a-afac-33c1dc904776) Q504 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### R.M.O. expenses include _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/rmo-expenses-include-a9f45acd-b240-4b18-ac8f-d7bd0ec29391) A. Running expenses B. Maintenance expenses C. Operation expenses D. All the above Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/rmo-expenses-include-a9f45acd-b240-4b18-ac8f-d7bd0ec29391) Q505 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### 1000 kg of sewage contains _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/1000-kg-of-sewage-contains-32e91065-dffb-440b-b7b9-872b7e734140) A. 0.112 kg in suspension B. 0.112 kg in solution C. 0.225 kg in solution D. Both A. and C. of above Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/1000-kg-of-sewage-contains-32e91065-dffb-440b-b7b9-872b7e734140) Q506 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### For treating the sewage of a large city, you will recommend _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/for-treating-the-sewage-of-a-large-city-you-will-recommend-bb7c94c0-b628-4c68-97b0-9c1af33b49c4) A. A sedimentation tank and an activated sludge treatment plant B. A plant consisting of Imhoff tanks with low rate trickling filters C. Sedimentation tanks with high rate trickling filters D. None of these Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/for-treating-the-sewage-of-a-large-city-you-will-recommend-bb7c94c0-b628-4c68-97b0-9c1af33b49c4) Q507 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The sewer which received discharge from two or more main sewers, is known as _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-sewer-which-received-discharge-from-two-or-more-main-sewers-is-known-as-91e9c0f3-891c-434b-a70b-7ea7bbf9cf4b) A. A trunk sewer B. An outfall sewer C. A main sewer D. An intercepting sewer Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-sewer-which-received-discharge-from-two-or-more-main-sewers-is-known-as-91e9c0f3-891c-434b-a70b-7ea7bbf9cf4b) Q508 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Hydraulic mean radius is _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/hydraulic-mean-radius-is-004e55ea-fa40-425b-879e-ec5123036f5a) A. Mean radius of sewer B. Difference in heads between two points in circular pipes C. Mean of radii in a pipe line of varying cross -sections D. Cross-sectional area/wetted perimeter Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/hydraulic-mean-radius-is-004e55ea-fa40-425b-879e-ec5123036f5a) Q509 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Traps _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/traps-e18010d2-3140-40a6-99fe-c60bbc4de890) A. Are water seals which prevent the entry of foul gases B. Are used to trap the rats entering sewers C. Dissolve the foul gases D. Create symphonic action to increase the quick disposal of sewerage Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/traps-e18010d2-3140-40a6-99fe-c60bbc4de890) Q510 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Aerobic bacterias _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/aerobic-bacterias-d66c8578-48d5-4d13-80be-8c8a408072e5) A. Flourish in the presence of free oxygen B. Consume organic matter as their food C. Oxidise organic matter in sewage D. All the above Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/aerobic-bacterias-d66c8578-48d5-4d13-80be-8c8a408072e5) Q511 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### ¾th or ¼th extra space is left in sewer pipes at maximum discharge for _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/th-or-th-extra-space-is-left-in-sewer-pipes-at-maximum-discharge-for-4f24aefe-a694-4bfe-b1e2-84fe7839fe6a) A. Low estimates of the average and maximum flows B. Large scale infiltration of storm water C. Unexpected increase in population D. All the above Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/th-or-th-extra-space-is-left-in-sewer-pipes-at-maximum-discharge-for-4f24aefe-a694-4bfe-b1e2-84fe7839fe6a) Q512 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Dry weather flow is _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/dry-weather-flow-is-8d268356-c58c-4b5b-b9b9-4b3aab07d35e) A. Average daily rate of flow B. Average monthly rate of flow C. Average annual rate of flow D. Water supply allowance per capita Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/dry-weather-flow-is-8d268356-c58c-4b5b-b9b9-4b3aab07d35e) Q513 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The rational formula for peak drainage discharge, was evolved by _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-rational-formula-for-peak-drainage-discharge-was-evolved-by-1d7bd78b-5593-45d9-98b9-3786d85983ce) A. Fruhling B. Lloyd David C. Kuichling D. All of these Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-rational-formula-for-peak-drainage-discharge-was-evolved-by-1d7bd78b-5593-45d9-98b9-3786d85983ce) Q514 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The drainage area of a town is 12 hectares. Its 40% area is hard pavement ( K = 0.85), the 40% area is unpaved streets (K = 0.20) and the remaining is wooded areas (K = 0.15). Assuming the time of concentration for the areas as 30 minutes and using the formula Ps = 900/(t + 60) the maximum run off is _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-drainage-area-of-a-town-is-12-hectares-its-40-area-is-hard-pavement-k-085-th-f124d087-971a-42cc-a87b-684a0294e3cc) A. 0.10 cumec B. 0.12 cumec C. 0.15 cumec D. 0.20 cumec Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-drainage-area-of-a-town-is-12-hectares-its-40-area-is-hard-pavement-k-085-th-f124d087-971a-42cc-a87b-684a0294e3cc) Q515 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Assertion A.: The determination of pH value of sewerage is important. Reason (R): The efficiency of certain treatment methods depends upon the availability of pH value _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/assertion-a-the-determination-of-ph-value-of-sewerage-is-important-reason-r-the--8e71f082-5c48-4b07-b4f8-d373b47369db) A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A C. A is true but R is false D. A is false but R is true Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/assertion-a-the-determination-of-ph-value-of-sewerage-is-important-reason-r-the--8e71f082-5c48-4b07-b4f8-d373b47369db) Q516 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### For the open drain (N = 0.025) shown in the below figure, the discharge is _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/for-the-open-drain-n-0025-shown-in-the-below-figure-the-discharge-is-56fe37a4-a6ac-45dc-a170-c320507dac7d) A. 26.88 cumecs B. 27.88 cumecs C. 28.88 cumecs D. 29.88 cumecs Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/for-the-open-drain-n-0025-shown-in-the-below-figure-the-discharge-is-56fe37a4-a6ac-45dc-a170-c320507dac7d) Q517 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The Chezy’s constant C in the formula V = C _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-chezys-constant-c-in-the-formula-v-c-d0d65b44-8e64-4b9c-91c4-b49eb0ed7ab8) A. Size of the sewer B. Shape of the sewer C. Roughness of sewer surface D. All the above Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-chezys-constant-c-in-the-formula-v-c-d0d65b44-8e64-4b9c-91c4-b49eb0ed7ab8) Q518 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### If the flame of a miner’s safety lamp in the upper layers of the sewer forms an explosive, the sewer certainly contains _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/if-the-flame-of-a-miners-safety-lamp-in-the-upper-layers-of-the-sewer-forms-an-e-d3f238b3-16fc-4268-ad2e-f75be5c6d231) A. Hydrogen sulphide B. Carbon dioxide C. Methane D. Oxygen Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/if-the-flame-of-a-miners-safety-lamp-in-the-upper-layers-of-the-sewer-forms-an-e-d3f238b3-16fc-4268-ad2e-f75be5c6d231) Q519 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The coagulant which is generally not used for treating the sewage, is _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-coagulant-which-is-generally-not-used-for-treating-the-sewage-is-7412ee67-272b-4624-853b-ef8e9b703ce7) A. Alum B. Ferric chloride C. Ferric sulphate D. Chlorinated copperas Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-coagulant-which-is-generally-not-used-for-treating-the-sewage-is-7412ee67-272b-4624-853b-ef8e9b703ce7) Q520 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which of the following pumps in used to pump sewage solids with liquid sewage without clogging the pump is ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-pumps-in-used-to-pump-sewage-solids-with-liquid-sewage-wi-4ebad0d3-4d61-429f-bdb1-ad11cff57a33) A. Centrifugal pump B. Pneumatic ejector C. Reciprocating pump D. None of these Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-pumps-in-used-to-pump-sewage-solids-with-liquid-sewage-wi-4ebad0d3-4d61-429f-bdb1-ad11cff57a33) - [Previous Page](https://test-prep.blog/categories/civil-engineering-mcqs?page=25)Page 26 of 154 - [Next Page](https://test-prep.blog/categories/civil-engineering-mcqs?page=27) Editorial Analysis & Exam Strategy ## Civil Engineering Mcqs Preparation Guide for Competitive Exams The Civil Engineering Mcqs section constitutes one of the highest-weightage modules across major competitive recruiting tests conducted by FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC, NTS, and the CSS Screening (MPT). 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