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Sewer pipes are made of
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A. earthen ware
B. stone ware
C. refractory clay
D. terracota
E. all the above.
Correct Answer
stone ware
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1. 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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Correct Answer: All the above.
2. 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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Correct Answer: Di-calcium silicate
3. 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%.
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Correct Answer: lime 63% ; silica 22% ; other ingredients 15%
4. 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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Correct Answer: Plutonic rocks
5. 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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Correct Answer: 90 minutes.
6. 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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Correct Answer: all the above.
7. 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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Correct Answer: All the above.
8. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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A. For thin structures subjected to wetting and drying, the water cement ratio should be 0.45
B. For mass concrete structures subjected to wetting and drying, the water ratio should be 0.55
C. For thin structures which remain continuously under water, the water-cement ratio by weight should be 0.55
D. For massive concrete structures which remain continuously under water, the water cement ratio by weight should be 0.65
E. All the above.
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Correct Answer: All the above.
9. Wrought iron contains carbon upto
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A. 0.25%
B. 1.0%
C. 1.5%
D. 2%.
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Correct Answer: 0.25%
10. The initial setting time of lime-pozzolana, is
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A. 30 minutes
B. 60 minutes
C. 90 minutes
D. 120 minutes.
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Correct Answer: 120 minutes.
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