Top 550+ Solved Building Materials MCQ Questions Answer
Q. Basalt is
a. Sedimentary rock
b. Metamorphic rock
c. Extrusive igneous rock
d. Intrusive igneous rock
Q. The size of mould for bricks, is generally kept
a. A little large to specified size
b. A little small to specified size
c. Equal to specified size
d. 10% larger than specified size
Q. For construction of structures under water, the type of lime used, is
a. Hydraulic lime
b. Fat lime
c. Quick lime
d. Pure lime
Q. Ultimate strength to cement is provided by
a. Tri-calcium silicate
b. Di-calcium silicate
c. Tri-calcium aluminate
d. Tetra calcium alumino ferrite
Q. Wrought iron contains carbon about
a. 1.5% to 5.5%
b. 0.5% to 1.75%
c. 0.1% to 0.25%
d. None to these
Q. The rocks in which argil (or clay) predominates, are called
a. Siliceous rocks
b. Argillaceous rocks
c. Calcareous rocks
d. Igneous rocks
Q. Name the type of cement from the following for canal linings:
a. Sulphate resisting cement
b. Rapid hardening cement
c. Quick setting cement
d. Pozzolana cement
Q. Seasoning is
a. A process of removing sap
b. Creosoting
c. Painting with sodium silicate
d. Coating with tar
Q. Soundness test of cement determines
a. Quality of free lime
b. Ultimate strength
c. Durability
d. Initial setting
Q. Stucco paints are suitable for
a. Stone masonry
b. Brick walls
c. Both (A) and (B)
d. Neither (A) nor (B)