{"id":8442,"date":"2024-04-15T03:00:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T03:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=8442"},"modified":"2024-04-15T03:00:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T03:00:43","slug":"in-india-are-prefabricated-components-costlier-than-those-of-traditional-cast-in-situ-items-that-the-prefabricated-components-replace-a-yes-because-of-heavier-overheads-and-handling-cost-b-yes-b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/in-india-are-prefabricated-components-costlier-than-those-of-traditional-cast-in-situ-items-that-the-prefabricated-components-replace-a-yes-because-of-heavier-overheads-and-handling-cost-b-yes-b\/","title":{"rendered":"In India, are prefabricated components costlier than those of traditional cast-in-situ items that the prefabricated components replace? A. Yes, because of heavier overheads and handling cost B. Yes, because of the very high order of quality control for the factory made components C. 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No, because of savings in site labour.<\/p>\n<p>Prefabricated components are made in a factory under controlled conditions, which can lead to higher quality and less waste than traditional cast-in-situ construction. Additionally, prefabricated components can be assembled quickly and easily, which can save time and money on site. 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