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Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC / Class 12) Construction Technology — Vocational under the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune — papers HA/HB/HC (Concrete Technology; Estimates and Contracts; Surveying) practice questions are available now; exam metadata is being verified.

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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Construction Technology (Vocational) Exam

HA / HB / HC

MSBSHSE Construction Technology Class 12 paper codes for Concrete; Estimates & Contracts; Surveying

MSBSHSE vocational subject code listings and HSC exam schedules

3 hours

Typical theory duration per Construction Technology vocational paper

MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Construction Technology scheme of examination

80 + practicals

Common theory marks with practical/term work/project/visit/OJT components per paper scheme

MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Subjects syllabus (Construction Technology scheme table)

35%

Common minimum passing floor per HSC subject under MSBSHSE

Maharashtra HSC pass-mark practice (~35% each subject)

Three Std XII papers

Concrete Technology; Estimates and Contracts; Surveying

MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Construction Technology syllabus

SSC entry

Basic entry qualification for the two-year HSC Vocational Construction Technology course

MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Construction Technology introduction (VOCA_VOL_1)

English MCQ adaptation

This free bank is study practice only, not the official mixed theory–practical paper

OpenExamPrep practice design note for MSBSHSE vocational subjects

DVET +2 vocational

Construction Technology listed under Technical Group HSC Vocational courses

Directorate of Vocational Education and Training (Maharashtra) +2 course list

Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Construction Technology (HA/HB/HC) is a Class 12 public-exam vocational set of about 3 hours theory per paper (commonly with practical/project/OJT components) and ~35% pass floor, covering concrete, estimates/contracts and surveying — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency.

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1In Maharashtra HSC Vocational Construction Technology (MSBSHSE), the Class 12 theory papers commonly coded HA, HB and HC primarily cover which trio of subjects?
A.Concrete Technology; Estimates and Contracts; Surveying
B.Building Materials only; AutoCAD only; Plumbing only
C.Physics; Chemistry; Mathematics
D.Electrical Machines; Electronics; Computer Hardware
Explanation: Official HSC Vocational Construction Technology for Std XII lists three vocational papers: Concrete Technology (HA), Estimates and Contracts (HB), and Surveying (HC). Building materials, construction methods and drawing are foundational companion themes across the two-year course.
2Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) grades such as 33, 43 and 53 are classified mainly by which property?
A.28-day compressive strength grade of cement
B.Colour shade of the bag
C.Exact number of bags produced per day
D.Only the brand logo printed on the bag
Explanation: OPC grades (e.g., 33, 43, 53) refer to the cement compressive strength class (MPa) under standard testing practice used in India. Higher grade numbers indicate higher strength potential when used correctly in concrete.
3Which field test is most commonly used on site to assess the workability (consistency) of freshly mixed concrete?
A.Slump test
B.Tensile split test of hardened concrete only
C.Rebound hammer on wet cement bags
D.Vicats apparatus on coarse aggregate
Explanation: The slump test is the standard site method to judge workability of fresh concrete. Vicat apparatus is used for cement paste setting times; rebound hammer is for hardened concrete estimation of surface hardness/strength.
4In reinforced cement concrete (RCC), steel bars are primarily provided because concrete is relatively weak in:
A.Tension
B.Carrying any compressive load at all
C.Resisting only pure water without cement
D.Absorbing any form of heat whatsoever
Explanation: Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension. Steel reinforcement is placed where tensile stresses develop (and for crack control and ductility).
5Personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be worn on a construction site to protect the head from falling objects is primarily a:
A.Safety helmet (hard hat)
B.Only a soft cotton cap
C.Only leather gloves
D.Only ear plugs without head protection
Explanation: A safety helmet (hard hat) is essential PPE against falling objects and overhead hazards. Gloves protect hands; ear plugs protect hearing; soft caps do not provide impact protection.
6The process of keeping concrete moist after placing so that hydration can continue properly is called:
A.Curing
B.Batching only
C.Vibrating only
D.Form striking only
Explanation: Curing maintains adequate moisture and temperature so cement hydration continues and concrete gains intended strength and durability. Batching measures ingredients; vibration compacts concrete; form striking removes formwork.
7In chain surveying, linear distances on the ground are primarily measured using a:
A.Surveying chain or measuring tape
B.Only a dumpy level without any tape
C.Only a paint brush
D.Only a theodolite without linear measurement
Explanation: Chain surveying is a linear surveying method using chains or tapes (with ranging rods, arrows, optical square or cross-staff) to measure distances and offsets.
8A detailed estimate for a building works out quantities of items and their costs primarily so that the owner or agency can:
A.Know expected cost and material or labour requirements before execution
B.Avoid preparing any drawings at all
C.Eliminate the need for any site supervision
D.Cancel all safety requirements on site
Explanation: Estimates quantify work items, materials, labour and cost to plan budget, tendering and control. They do not replace drawings, supervision or safety obligations.
9Brick masonry quantity for a solid wall is commonly measured in which unit in metric practice?
A.Cubic metres (m³)
B.Only litres of paint
C.Only kilograms of steel
D.Only watts of electricity
Explanation: Brickwork (solid masonry walls) is typically measured in cubic metres (volume equals length times thickness times height, with rules for openings and deductions).
10Which material is the binder in ordinary cement concrete?
A.Cement (with water forming paste)
B.Only coarse aggregate without paste
C.Only reinforcement steel bars
D.Only formwork plywood
Explanation: Cement plus water form cement paste that binds fine and coarse aggregates into concrete. Aggregates are fillers; steel is reinforcement; formwork is temporary moulding.

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