ce-503-quantity-surveying-and-costing-dec-2025 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aExplain the purpose and importance of estimates. Describe the principles of estimating.
   How to answer

   • Define estimate and its purpose - funds, control, planning
   • Importance - feasibility, tendering, execution control
   • Principles of estimating - accuracy, rates, measurements, contingencies
   • Steps and documents - measurement, abstract, specifications
2. 7 Marks
   bExplain the methods of taking out quantities of items of work.
   How to answer

   • Need for taking out quantities - measurement rules
   • Long wall-short wall method - steps
   • Centre line method - steps and applicability
   • Comparison and example of deductions
3. 7 Marks
   aExplain mode of measurement, measurement sheet and abstract sheet.
   How to answer

   • Mode of measurement - IS 1200 rules, units
   • Measurement sheet format and entries
   • Abstract sheet purpose and format
   • Linkage from measurement to cost
4. 7 Marks
   bDescribe different types of estimates such as plinth area rate, cubical content rate, preliminary, original, revised and supplementary estimates.
   How to answer

   • Define plinth area and cubical content estimates
   • Preliminary vs original estimate
   • Revised and supplementary estimates - when needed
   • Uses in approval and cost control
5. 7 Marks
   aWhat is rate analysis? Explain the various factors affecting the rate of an item of work.
   How to answer

   • Define rate analysis and its purpose
   • Components - materials, labour, overhead, profit
   • Factors - location, specifications, quantities, rates
   • Task work and market fluctuations
6. 7 Marks
   bPrepare the rough estimate for a proposed commercial complex for a municipal corporation for the following data. - Plinth Area = $500\, m^2$/floor - Ht of each storey = $3.5 m$ No. of storey's = G+2 - Cubical content rate = Rs. $1000/\, m^3$ - Provided for a following as a percentage of structured cost - Water supply & Sanitary arrangement - $8\%$ - Electrification - $6\%$ - Fluctuation of rates - $5\%$ - Contractor's profit - $10\%$ - Petty supervision & contingencies - $3\%$
   How to answer

   • Compute cubical content = plinth area x height x storeys
   • Structure cost = volume x cubical rate
   • Add percentages for services, fluctuation, profit, contingencies
   • Arrive total rough estimate amount
7. 7 Marks
   aWhat is task for an average artisan? Explain its significance.
   How to answer

   • Define task / out-turn work for artisan
   • Standard task values for common items
   • Significance in labour calculation and rate analysis
   • Factors affecting task
8. 7 Marks
   bWhat is Current Schedule of Rates (C.S.R.)? Explain its importance.
   How to answer

   • Define C.S.R. - district schedule of rates
   • Contents - material, labour, item rates
   • Importance in estimating and tendering
   • Revision and use in rate analysis
9. 7 Marks
   aExplain the procedure for preparing detailed estimates of buildings.
   How to answer

   • Drawings, specifications and site study
   • Taking out quantities item-wise
   • Abstracting, rate provision and totals
   • Report, contingencies and approval
10. 7 Marks
    bExplain earthwork calculations for roads and estimation of R.C.C. works.
    How to answer

    • Earthwork - cross-sections, mean area, prismoidal formula
    • Lead, lift and mass diagram concept
    • R.C.C. measurement - concrete vs steel separately
    • Bar bending schedule and deductions
11. 7 Marks
    aExplain the method of estimating culverts.
    How to answer

    • Types of culverts - slab, pipe, box
    • Components - abutments, deck, wing walls
    • Measurement sequence item-wise
    • Abstract and typical quantities
12. 7 Marks
    bExplain estimation of building services such as water supply, drainage and electrification.
    How to answer

    • Water supply items - pipes, fittings, storage
    • Drainage / sanitation items and measurement
    • Electrification points and wiring measurement
    • Lump-sum vs detailed provision
13. 7 Marks
    aExplain the factors affecting the cost of works.
    How to answer

    • Material, labour and site conditions
    • Specifications, design and scale of work
    • Market, transport and time factors
    • Overheads and statutory charges
14. 7 Marks
    bExplain overhead charges, contingencies and work charge establishment.
    How to answer

    • Define overhead charges with examples
    • Contingencies - purpose and % provision
    • Work charge establishment - meaning and charges
    • How each is provided in estimate
15. 7 Marks
    aExplain the purpose of valuation. Define depreciation, sinking fund and scrap value.
    How to answer

    • Purpose of valuation - sale, tax, rent, compensation
    • Define depreciation and its causes
    • Sinking fund concept and formula
    • Scrap / salvage value definition
16. 7 Marks
    bExplain the methods of valuation and rent fixation of buildings.
    How to answer

    • Rental, direct comparison, profit-based methods
    • Depreciation / cost method steps
    • Rent fixation - gross vs net, outgoings
    • Standard rent and market rent