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Key Facts: Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Building Maintenance Exam
BM trade
CHSE Odisha +2 vocational Building Maintenance (Engineering area)
CHSE Part-1-1 Vocational Courses catalog
40 + 60
Theory Full Marks 40 and Practical Full Marks 60 per trade paper in Part-1-1 scheme
CHSE Odisha Vocational Courses Part-I scheme of studies
~2 h / ~3 h
About 2 hours for 40-mark theory; about 3 hours for 60-mark practical (confirm timetable)
CHSE Part-1-1 examination duration table
Papers I–IV
First-year Papers I–II and second-year Papers III–IV cover materials through estimation/safety units
Part-1-1 Building Maintenance syllabus pages
CHSE Odisha
Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha administers AHSE / vocational examinations
chseodisha.nic.in
MCQ adaptation
This bank trains theory knowledge only—not practical replacement
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CHSE Odisha +2 vocational Building Maintenance (BM): theory 40 + practical 60 per trade paper under Part-1-1 (confirm circular). Covers materials, concrete, surveying, plumbing, RCC, painting, estimation, safety. Free 2026 MCQ bank is a theory study adaptation—not a practical skill-evidence replacement.
Sample Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Building Maintenance Practice Questions
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1Which property makes granite a preferred stone for heavy foundation and base courses?
2In building stone classification by geological origin, limestone is typically grouped as which type?
3Dressing of stone primarily means which operation?
4Which of the following is a common field method of stone quarrying for moderately hard rock?
5First-class bricks as commonly specified for quality building work should generally be:
6The water absorption test for bricks is mainly used to judge which aspect of brick quality?
7In standard brick manufacture, the stage of drying green bricks before firing is important mainly to:
8Efflorescence on brick masonry is commonly associated with which cause?
9The compressive strength test of bricks is performed primarily to determine:
10Which statement about modular bricks (common Indian practice) is most accurate?
About the Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Building Maintenance Exam
Odisha CHSE Higher Secondary Vocational Building Maintenance (BM) is the official +2 vocational trade subject listed in the Council’s Engineering-area vocational catalog (Part-1-1 Building Maintenance). It develops building construction and maintenance underpinning knowledge: construction materials and concrete technology, timber/tiles/steel, building drawing and site planning, surveying and simple road engineering, water supply/sewerage and house plumbing, elementary structural analysis and RCC detailing, painting finishes, quantity estimation/rate analysis, and construction health and safety. Official assessment is mixed theory and substantial practical skill evidence. The free 100 MCQs on this page are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for theory and diagnostic judgment only—they are not a substitute for lab work, field survey, drawing practice, practical records, viva, or the official written paper format.
Exam sponsor: Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha (CHSE Odisha). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Per CHSE Odisha Vocational Courses Part-I (Agriculture and Engineering) scheme of studies: each year the trade subject totals 200 marks with Paper I/III Theory 40 + Practical 60 and Paper II/IV Theory 40 + Practical 60. Theory duration for 40-mark papers is about 2 hours; practicals of 60 marks about 3 hours (confirm current timetable). Building Maintenance theory spans construction materials (stone, brick, cement/concrete, timber/plywood, tiles/marble, steel); building services and infrastructure (surveying, roads, water supply and sewerage, house plumbing); analysis, design and detailing of structures (shear force and bending moment, RCC properties and design ideas, reinforcement detailing, painting systems); and estimation and safety of buildings (quantity methods, rate analysis, environment, health and safety). Practicals include building drawing and field study of RCC/brickwork/foundation/lintel/staircase, cement-concrete and water tests, surveying and building layout, structural design practice, painting application, estimate preparation, bar charts/CPM exposure, and fire-fighting/safety evacuation demonstrations. The 100 questions here are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for theory and maintenance judgment only—they do not replace hands-on practicals, records, viva, or project evidence.
Time Limit
About 2.00 hours per 40-mark theory paper and about 3.00 hours per 60-mark practical under the Part-1-1 vocational scheme (confirm the AHSE / college practical schedule for your sitting).
Passing Score
Confirm the current CHSE vocational / AHSE result circular for separate theory and practical minima and overall trade pass rules for your registration year. Do not rely on unofficial fixed percentage quotes.
Exam / Certification Fees
Included in the CHSE Higher Secondary / vocational examination form-fill-up fee as notified by the Council; see official fee notifications on chseodisha.nic.in for the examination year and candidate category.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Construction Materials (Stone, Brick, Cement & Concrete)
Stone classification, quarrying and dressing; brick manufacture, classification and testing; cement grades, hydration, W/C ratio, workability, aggregates, admixtures, cube strength, creep and shrinkage.
Timber, Tiles, Steel & Building Drawing
Timber seasoning, defects and plywood; tiles, terracotta and marble; mild and HYSD steel; site selection, orientation, line plans, lintels, staircases, foundations and IS 696 drawing conventions.
Surveying, Roads, Water Supply & Plumbing
Survey principles, chain survey, leveling, benchmarks, contours, NBC; road camber, super-elevation and WBM; water demand, quality, disinfection and sewage treatment; house plumbing fixtures, traps, septic tank, soak pit and pumps.
Structural Analysis, RCC Detailing & Painting
Shear force and bending moment, cantilever and simply supported behaviour, limit state ideas, concrete grades, singly/doubly reinforced beams, development length, cover, stirrups, laps and BBS; cement paint, distemper, enamel, primer and varnish.
Estimation, Planning & Safety
Long wall–short wall and centre line estimation, rate analysis, lead statement, specifications, bar charts; fire safety and site electrical safety.
Preparing for the Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Building Maintenance Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Confirm the current CHSE vocational / AHSE result circular for separate theory and practical minima and overall trade pass rules for your registration year. Do not rely on unofficial fixed percentage quotes.
- Assessment: Per CHSE Odisha Vocational Courses Part-I (Agriculture and Engineering) scheme of studies: each year the trade subject totals 200 marks with Paper I/III Theory 40 + Practical 60 and Paper II/IV Theory 40 + Practical 60. Theory duration for 40-mark papers is about 2 hours; practicals of 60 marks about 3 hours (confirm current timetable). Building Maintenance theory spans construction materials (stone, brick, cement/concrete, timber/plywood, tiles/marble, steel); building services and infrastructure (surveying, roads, water supply and sewerage, house plumbing); analysis, design and detailing of structures (shear force and bending moment, RCC properties and design ideas, reinforcement detailing, painting systems); and estimation and safety of buildings (quantity methods, rate analysis, environment, health and safety). Practicals include building drawing and field study of RCC/brickwork/foundation/lintel/staircase, cement-concrete and water tests, surveying and building layout, structural design practice, painting application, estimate preparation, bar charts/CPM exposure, and fire-fighting/safety evacuation demonstrations. The 100 questions here are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for theory and maintenance judgment only—they do not replace hands-on practicals, records, viva, or project evidence.
- Time limit: About 2.00 hours per 40-mark theory paper and about 3.00 hours per 60-mark practical under the Part-1-1 vocational scheme (confirm the AHSE / college practical schedule for your sitting).
- Exam / certification fees: Included in the CHSE Higher Secondary / vocational examination form-fill-up fee as notified by the Council; see official fee notifications on chseodisha.nic.in for the examination year and candidate category. Official sources
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Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Building Maintenance: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official CHSE Odisha Building Maintenance exam pure multiple-choice?
No. Official BM trade assessment under the Part-1-1 vocational scheme uses theory papers (Full Marks 40) and practical papers (Full Marks 60) with hands-on skill evidence, records, and viva elements as arranged by the college/Council. This page’s 100 MCQs are an English study adaptation for underpinning theory only.
What topics are covered in CHSE Building Maintenance?
Construction materials (stone, brick, cement/concrete, timber, tiles, steel), building drawing and site planning, surveying and roads, water supply/sewerage and house plumbing, structural analysis and RCC detailing, painting systems, estimation/rate analysis, and health and safety—matching the Council Part-1-1 Building Maintenance outline.
How are marks structured for the BM trade subject?
In the CHSE vocational Part-1-1 scheme of studies, the trade subject is 200 marks per year with Theory 40 + Practical 60 for each of two papers (Papers I–II in first year; Papers III–IV in second year). Confirm any updated pattern notification for your examination year.
How long are the BM theory and practical examinations?
Under the published Part-1-1 duration table, 40-mark theory papers are about 2.00 hours and 60-mark practicals about 3.00 hours. Always check the current CHSE timetable for your sitting.
What is the exam fee for CHSE vocational BM?
There is no separate open stand-alone “BM only” fee quoted on this page. Fees are included in the Council’s Higher Secondary / vocational form-fill-up notification for the year and candidate category. See chseodisha.nic.in for the official circular.
Can this free MCQ bank replace practical and viva preparation?
No. Practical skill evidence is essential for BM (drawing, material tests, surveying, layout, structural detailing practice, painting, estimates, and safety demonstrations). Use these MCQs for theory drills and still complete labs, records, and viva practice with your college.
Where is the official syllabus for Building Maintenance?
See CHSE Odisha Vocational Courses Part-I (Agriculture and Engineering), Building Maintenance section, hosted at https://chseodisha.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Part-1-1.pdf and the Council syllabus portal at https://chseodisha.nic.in/syllabus.