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  • Quick setting cement is produced by adding


  • Options
  • A. less amount of gypsum in very fine powdered form
  • B. more amount of gypsum in very fine powdered form
  • C. aluminium sulphate in very fine powdered form
  • D. pozzolana in very fine powdered form
  • E. none of these.

  • Correct Answer
  • aluminium sulphate in very fine powdered form 


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    • 1. Pozzolana (or surkhi) is used in lime

    • Options
    • A. to impart hydraulicity
    • B. to prevent shrinkage
    • C. to decrease the cost of construction
    • D. to decrease the setting time.
    • Discuss
    • 2. Dextrin is

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    • A. animal glue
    • B. starch glue
    • C. albumin glue
    • D. rubber based adhesive
    • E. none to these.
    • Discuss
    • 3. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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    • A. The substance which consists of one primary chemical, is known as monomer
    • B. The polymer consists of thousands of monomers joined together
    • C. The polymer molecule is called macro-molecule
    • D. A polymetric material consists of a large number of long-chain molecules
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 4. The weight of 1 m3 of brick earth, is about

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    • A. 1200 kg
    • B. 1500 kg
    • C. 1800 kg
    • D. 2000 kg.
    • Discuss
    • 5. The operation of removal of impurities or clay adhering to iron ores, is known as

    • Options
    • A. dressing
    • B. calcination
    • C. roasting
    • D. smelting.
    • Discuss
    • 6. The type of steel used for precision levelling staff, is

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    • A. Titanium steel
    • B. Carbon steel
    • C. Invar
    • D. Stainless steel.
    • Discuss
    • 7. The timber having maximum resistance against white ants, is obtained from

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    • A. chir
    • B. shisham
    • C. sal
    • D. teak.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Bulking of sand is caused due to

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    • A. surface moisture
    • B. air voids
    • C. viscosity
    • D. clay contents
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 9. The commonly used drying oil for oil paints, is

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    • A. olive oil
    • B. linseed oil
    • C. kerosine oil
    • D. accetate of lead.
    • Discuss
    • 10. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

    • Options
    • A. Catalysts are added to assist and accelerate the hardening of resin,
    • B. The fillers are inert materials and they impart strength and hardness
    • C. Fibrous fillers increase thermal resistance
    • D. All the above.
    • Discuss


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