CE-503-C Quantity Surveying and Costing - Jun 2025 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aExplain the purpose of estimation in quantity surveying?
   How to answer

   • Define estimation and quantity surveying
   • List purposes: budgeting, tendering, resource planning, cost control
   • Explain decision making and feasibility role
   • Mention legal/contractual importance
2. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss about the revised and supplementary estimates for different projects with suitable example?
   How to answer

   • Define revised estimate and supplementary estimate
   • Explain conditions triggering each
   • Give suitable project example
   • Differentiate procedure and approval
3. 7 Marks
   aPrepare the rough estimate for a proposed commercial complex for a municipal corporation for the following data. Plinth Area = $500\, \text{m}^2/\text{floor}$, Ht of each storey = $3.5\text{m}$, No. of storey = G+2, Cubical content rate = $\text{Rs. }1000/\text{m}^3$. Provided for a following as a percentage of structured cost

   1. i)Water supply and Sanitary arrangement - 8%
   2. ii)Electrification - 6%
   3. iii)Fluctuation of rates - 5%
   4. iv)Contractors profit - 10%
   5. v)Petty supervision and contingencies - 3%.
   How to answer

   • Calculate cubical content = plinth area x height x storeys
   • Compute structured cost using cubical rate
   • Add percentages for services, fluctuation, profit, contingencies
   • Arrive total rough estimate amount
4. 7 Marks
   bExplain the detail the method of fixation of standard rent of building?
   How to answer

   • Define standard rent
   • Explain factors: capital cost, maintenance, taxes, interest
   • Describe fixation method steps and formula
   • Mention legal / PWD norms
5. 7 Marks
   aExplain in detail about current schedule of rates.
   How to answer

   • Define schedule of rates
   • Explain preparation by PWD / current CSR
   • List components and rate analysis basis
   • Mention use in estimates and tenders
6. 7 Marks
   bExplain difference between detailed estimate and abstract estimation.
   How to answer

   • Define detailed estimate and abstract estimate
   • Compare contents, format and purpose
   • Explain stages of preparation
   • Give example of abstract of cost
7. 7 Marks
   aDiscuss the various factors to be considered during preparation of a detailed estimate.
   How to answer

   • List factors: drawings, specifications, rates, site conditions
   • Explain measurement rules and contingencies
   • Mention workmanship and market rates
   • Emphasize checking and approvals
8. 7 Marks
   bExplain the different methods and techniques used in culvert construction.
   How to answer

   • Define culvert and its types
   • Explain construction methods and equipment
   • Describe techniques: foundation, slab, wing walls
   • Mention quality and safety measures
9. 7 Marks
   aWrite in detail about the Cost Estimates for drainage and electrification.
   How to answer

   • Define drainage and electrification estimates
   • List items covered in each estimate
   • Explain rate basis and lump-sum provisions
   • Mention percentage provisions and contingencies
10. 7 Marks
    bList the materials required for 1 cubic meter of M20 grade concrete in R.C.C. construction. Prepare a material statement.
    How to answer

    • State nominal mix proportion for M20
    • Calculate dry volume and material quantities for $1\,\text{m}^3$
    • List cement, sand, aggregate and water requirement
    • Present material statement in tabular form
11. 7 Marks
    aExplain the Key Construction Stages and Approximate Costs and Factors Affecting Cost Percentages.
    How to answer

    • List key construction stages from foundation to finishing
    • Give approximate cost percentage for each stage
    • Explain factors affecting percentages
    • Mention use in preliminary estimates
12. 7 Marks
    bFind the volume of earthwork in an embankment of length $0.5\, \text{km}$, top width of the road is $4\, \text{m}$ and the depth is $2\, \text{m}$ and the slopes are $1.5$:$1$.
    How to answer

    • Write cross-section area formula $A = Bd + Sd^2$
    • Substitute $B=4\text{m}, d=2\text{m}, S=1.5$
    • Multiply by length $L=0.5\text{km}=500\text{m}$
    • Obtain volume in $\text{m}^3$
13. 7 Marks
    aExplain briefly about long wall and short wall method of estimating a building.
    How to answer

    • Define long wall and short wall method
    • Explain measurement rules for length
    • Describe estimation procedure with example
    • Mention advantages and limitations
14. 7 Marks
    bExplain the different types of methods used for valuation of building.
    How to answer

    • Define valuation of building
    • List methods: rental, direct comparison, profit, cost, etc.
    • Explain each method briefly
    • Mention suitability for different properties
15. 14 Marks
    Write a short note on

    1. a)Overhead charges
    2. b)Sinking fund
    3. c)Dual rate interest
    How to answer

    • Define overhead charges with examples
    • Define sinking fund and its formula
    • Explain dual rate interest concept
    • Mention use in valuation and costing