Design of Farm Buildings MCQs

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1. : The primary consideration in the design of farm buildings is?
(A) Aesthetics only
(B) Function, durability, and cost-effectiveness
(C) Use of expensive materials
(D) Decoration

2. : The recommended orientation of farm buildings in hot climates is?
(A) East–West
(B) North–South
(C) Diagonal to wind direction
(D) Random

3. : The most durable roofing material for permanent farm buildings is?
(A) Bamboo
(B) RCC slabs
(C) Thatch
(D) Plastic sheets

4. : In a cattle shed, the slope of the floor is generally kept at?
(A) 1:5
(B) 1:20 to 1:30
(C) 1:100
(D) Flat

5. : The height of plinth in farm buildings should be at least?
(A) 0.1 m
(B) 0.3 m
(C) 0.6 m
(D) 1.5 m

6. : In poultry houses, the optimum floor space per bird is about?
(A) 0.05–0.1 m²
(B) 0.2–0.4 m²
(C) 0.6–1.0 m²
(D) 2.0 m²

7. : For good ventilation in animal houses, the ridge of the roof is kept?
(A) Closed
(B) Open with ridge ventilation
(C) Covered with plastic
(D) Double-walled

8. : In the design of grain storage structures, the critical factor is?
(A) Structural color
(B) Moisture and pest control
(C) Shape of the door
(D) Wall painting

9. : The minimum floor space required per adult cow in a cattle shed is?
(A) 1–2 m²
(B) 5–6 m²
(C) 10–12 m²
(D) 15 m²

10. : The recommended slope for a thatched roof in farm buildings is about?
(A) 5°
(B) 10°
(C) 30°
(D) 60°

11. : The spacing between roof trusses in an RCC farm building is generally?
(A) 0.5–1.0 m
(B) 2–3 m
(C) 5–6 m
(D) 10 m

12. : A farm building designed for storage of silage is called?
(A) Silo
(B) Shed
(C) Barn
(D) Warehouse

13. : The optimum relative humidity for grain storage is below?
(A) 70%
(B) 80%
(C) 90%
(D) 100%

14. : In rural farm houses, the most economical foundation material is?
(A) Cement concrete
(B) Random rubble stone masonry
(C) Glass blocks
(D) Wood piles

15. : The optimum width of a dairy barn alley for cattle movement is?
(A) 0.5 m
(B) 1.0–1.2 m
(C) 2.5–3.0 m
(D) 5.0 m

16. : The orientation of a poultry house in tropical regions should be?
(A) North–South
(B) East–West
(C) Circular
(D) Random

17. : The live load considered for the design of a farm building roof is usually?
(A) 0.25–0.5 kN/m²
(B) 1.0–1.5 kN/m²
(C) 2.5–3.0 kN/m²
(D) 5.0 kN/m²

18. : The slope of drainage channels in farmyards is generally?
(A) 1%
(B) 2%
(C) 5%
(D) 10%

19. : In cold climates, the walls of farm buildings are designed with?
(A) Single thin walls
(B) Thick insulated walls
(C) Glass only
(D) Asbestos only

20. : The roof overhang in farm buildings is provided to?
(A) Decorate the structure
(B) Protect walls from rain and provide shade
(C) Increase wind load
(D) Reduce ventilation

21. : A hay barn is designed primarily for?
(A) Grain storage
(B) Fodder storage
(C) Fertilizer storage
(D) Farm machinery storage

22. : The most critical factor in the design of cold storage buildings is?
(A) Roof slope
(B) Thermal insulation
(C) Window size
(D) Floor paint

23. : In pig housing, the recommended floor space per adult pig is about?
(A) 0.5 m²
(B) 1.0–1.2 m²
(C) 2.5 m²
(D) 5.0 m²

24. : The material commonly used for damp-proof courses in farm buildings is?
(A) Plastic sheet
(B) Bitumen layer
(C) Thatch
(D) Timber plank

25. : The ultimate goal of designing farm buildings is to?
(A) Increase cost of farming
(B) Provide safe, durable, and functional structures for efficient farming
(C) Promote deforestation
(D) Increase post-harvest losses