Question

Works like whitewashing and plastering are measured in ________

(a) m^2

(b) Metres

(c) Litres

(d) m^3

The question was posed to me in an interview for internship.

The doubt is from Rate Analysis topic in section Rate Analysis, Estimation and Costing of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) m^2

The explanation is: Works like whitewashing and plastering are measured in m^2. These works consist of areal surface measurements and involve area and hence these are measured in square metres.