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Q. Basalt is

a. Sedimentary rock

b. Metamorphic rock

c. Extrusive igneous rock

d. Intrusive igneous rock

  • c. Extrusive 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

  • a. A little large to 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

  • a. Hydraulic lime

Q. French polish is

a. Oil paint

b. Distemper

c. Spirit varnish

d. None to these

  • c. Spirit varnish

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

  • b. Di-calcium silicate

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

  • c. 0.1% to 0.25%

Q. Galvanising means covering iron with a thin coat of

a. Tin

b. Zinc

c. Glaze

d. Coal tar

  • b. Zinc

Q. The rocks in which argil (or clay) predominates, are called

a. Siliceous rocks

b. Argillaceous rocks

c. Calcareous rocks

d. Igneous rocks

  • b. Argillaceous 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

  • a. Sulphate resisting cement

Q. Seasoning is

a. A process of removing sap

b. Creosoting

c. Painting with sodium silicate

d. Coating with tar

  • a. A process of removing sap

Q. Soundness test of cement determines

a. Quality of free lime

b. Ultimate strength

c. Durability

d. Initial setting

  • a. Quality of free lime

Q. Turpentine oil is used in paints as

a. Thinner

b. Vehicle

c. Base

d. Drier

  • a. Thinner

Q. Stucco paints are suitable for

a. Stone masonry

b. Brick walls

c. Both (A) and (B)

d. Neither (A) nor (B)

  • c. Both (A) and (B)

Q. Stones used for ornamental work must be

a. Soft

b. Hard

c. Light

d. Heavy

  • a. Soft

Q. Lime stone is not a

a. Sedimentary rock

b. Stratified rock

c. Aqueous rock

d. Metamorphic rock

  • d. Metamorphic rock
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