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  • Question
  • Mastic asphalt is normally used for


  • Options
  • A. sound insulation
  • B. water proofing
  • C. fire proofing
  • D. none to these.

  • Correct Answer
  • water proofing 


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    • 1. Putty is

    • Options
    • A. made with finely powdered chalk and linseed oil
    • B. used for fixing glass panes
    • C. softened by a solution of pearl ash and quick-lime soaked in water
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 2. Quick lime

    • Options
    • A. generates heat when added to water
    • B. reacts with carbon dioxide
    • C. may be used for white-washing
    • D. when mixed with water forms slaked lime
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 3. Asbestos is

    • Options
    • A. corrugated sheet used for roofing
    • B. an incombustible fire proof material
    • C. an organic substance
    • D. a bad insulator for sound and heat
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 4. Bitumen is generally obtained from

    • Options
    • A. organic material
    • B. synthetic material
    • C. petroleum product
    • D. coal.
    • Discuss
    • 5. Pick up the volcanic rock from the following:

    • Options
    • A. Granite
    • B. Dolerite
    • C. Basalt
    • D. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 6. The minimum compressive strength of 1st class bricks should be

    • Options
    • A. 75 kg/cm2
    • B. 90 kg/cm2
    • C. 100 kg/cm2
    • D. 120 kg/cm2
    • E. 130 kg/cm2.
    • Discuss
    • 7. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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    • A. The plywoods do not split or crack due to changes in atmosphere
    • B. The commercial plywoods are available upto 150 cm wide and upto 300 cm long
    • C. The plywoods possess uniform tensile strength in all directions
    • D. The plywoods are light in weight
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 8. The main ingredient of a good quality brick earth, is

    • Options
    • A. magnesia
    • B. lime
    • C. silica
    • D. alumina.
    • Discuss
    • 9. Plastic bitumen is generally used for

    • Options
    • A. road pavements
    • B. expansion joints
    • C. crack fillings
    • D. none to these.
    • Discuss
    • 10. The low voltage porcelain is mainly used for

    • Options
    • A. switch block
    • B. insulating tubes
    • C. lamp sockets
    • D. All of these.
    • Discuss


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