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  • For the manufacture of Portland cement, the proportions of raw materials used, are


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  • A. lime 63% ; silica 22% ; other ingredients 15%
  • B. lime 22% ; silica 63% ; other ingredients 15%
  • C. silica 40% ; lime 40% ; other ingredients 20%
  • D. silica 70% ; lime 20% ; other ingredients 10%.

  • Correct Answer
  • lime 63% ; silica 22% ; other ingredients 15% 


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    • 1. The rocks which are formed due to cooling of magma at a considerable depth from earth's surface are called

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    • A. Plutonic rocks
    • B. Hypabyssal rocks
    • C. Volcanic rocks
    • D. Igneous rocks.
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    • 2. Initial setting time of cement for asbestos cement products should be not less than

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    • A. 30 minutes
    • B. 50 minutes
    • C. 75 minutes
    • D. 90 minutes.
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    • 3. Kaolin is chemically classified as

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    • A. metamorphic rock
    • B. argillaceous rock
    • C. calcareous rock
    • D. silicious rock.
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    • 4. The process of manufacturing steel by heating short lengths of wrought iron bars mixed with charcoal in fire clay crucibles and collecting the molten iron into moulds, is known as

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    • A. Cementation process
    • B. Crucible process
    • C. Bessemer process
    • D. Open hearth process.
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    • 5. Brittleness of cold is due to an excess of

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    • A. sulphur
    • B. carbon
    • C. phosphorus
    • D. silicon.
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    • 6. Ultimate strength to cement is provided by

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    • A. Tricalcium silicate
    • B. Di-calcium silicate
    • C. Tri-calcium aluminate
    • D. Tetra calcium alumino ferrite.
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    • 7. Which one of the following is acid resistant asbestos:

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    • A. actinolite asbestos
    • B. amosite asbestos
    • C. anthophylite asbestos
    • D. crocidolite asbestos
    • E. All the above.
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    • 8. Sewer pipes are made of

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    • A. earthen ware
    • B. stone ware
    • C. refractory clay
    • D. terracota
    • E. all the above.
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    • 9. Varnish is a transparent or semi-transparent solution of resinuous substances in

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    • A. alcohol
    • B. linseed
    • C. turpentine
    • D. all the above.
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    • 10. The plastics made from cellulose resin

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    • A. are as clear as glass
    • B. are tough and strong
    • C. possess excellent electrical properties
    • D. All the above.
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