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When a brick is immersed in water for 24 hours and then dried, if
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A. no grey or white deposits appear on the surface, the brick is free from soluble salts
B. 10 per cent surface is covered with grey or white deposits, the brick has slight efflorescence
C. 50 per cent surface is covered with grey or white deposits, the brick has serious efflorescence
D. All the above.
Correct Answer
All the above.
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1. Blister steel
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A. is obtained by cementation process
B. is full of fissures and cavities
C. can not be forged
D. can be easily welded
E. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
2. A ferrous metal is
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A. cast iron
B. wrought iron
C. steel
D. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
3. The fire clay contains pure
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A. lime
B. oxide of iron
C. hydrated aluminium silicate
D. magnesium.
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Correct Answer: hydrated aluminium silicate
4. The rocks having alumina or clay as their major constituents, are known as
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A. siliceous rocks
B. argillaceous rocks
C. calcareous rocks
D. sedimentary rocks
E. igneous rocks.
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Correct Answer: argillaceous rocks
5. The rocks which are formed due to cooling of magma at a relatively shallow depth from the earth's surface are called
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A. Plutonic rocks
B. Hypabyssal rocks
C. Volcanic rocks
D. Ignoeous rocks.
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Correct Answer: Hypabyssal rocks
6. The base material for distemper, is
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A. chalk
B. lime
C. lime putty
D. cement wash.
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Correct Answer: chalk
7. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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A. Acid test is done to find out the weathering quality of stones
B. Attrition test is done to find out the rate of wear of stones which are used in road construction
C. Crushing test is done to find out the compressive strength of the stone
D. Impact test is done to determine toughness of a stone
E. All the above.
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Correct Answer: All the above.
8. Distemper is
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A. a paint consisting of powdered chalk, pigments, and water
B. a water proofing agent
C. a paint consisting of coloured cement and water
D. a drying agent.
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Correct Answer: a paint consisting of powdered chalk, pigments, and water
9. The most important constituent of varnish, is
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A. drier
B. solvent
C. resin
D. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
10. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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A. Lime is available in free state
B. Lime is available by dissolving calcium carbonate in water
C. Lime is available by calcining calcium carbonate at 900°C
D. Lime is nothing but calcium chloride
E. None of these.
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Correct Answer: Lime is available by calcining calcium carbonate at 900°C
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