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  • Mastic asphalt is


  • Options
  • A. acid resisting material
  • B. non-corrosive material
  • C. corrosive material
  • D. heating-resisting material.

  • Correct Answer
  • non-corrosive material 


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    • 1. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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    • A. The percentage of absorption for firebricks varies from 5 to 10
    • B. The percentage of silica in silica bricks is to the extent of about 95 to 97 percent
    • C. Roughly 1 to 2 percent of lime in silica bricks is added to act as binding material
    • D. The compressive strength of silica bricks is about 150 kg/cm2
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 2. Asbestos

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    • A. is an excellant insulator for heat and electricity
    • B. is fire-proof and acid proof
    • C. has sp. gravity equal to 3.10
    • D. is smooth like glass and silk
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 3. The commonly used base for iron and steel work, is

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    • A. red lead
    • B. zinc white
    • C. white lead
    • D. titanium white.
    • Discuss
    • 4. Lime mortar is generally made with

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    • A. quick lime
    • B. fat lime
    • C. hydraulic lime
    • D. plain lime
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 5. The most commonly used synthetic abrasive is

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    • A. aluminium carbide
    • B. boric acid
    • C. silicon
    • D. All of these.
    • Discuss
    • 6. The PVC doors and windows are preferred as they are

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    • A. rust proof
    • B. rot proof
    • C. termile proof
    • D. water proof
    • E. all of these.
    • Discuss
    • 7. Glazing of clay products, is done

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    • A. to improve their appearance
    • B. to protect them from atmospheric effect
    • C. to protect them from corrosive action
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 8. To give a brilliant finish, the type of varnish used, is

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    • A. water varnish
    • B. spirit varnish
    • C. turpentine varnish
    • D. oil varnish
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 9. A stone is rejected if it absorbs water more than

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    • A. 5%
    • B. 10%
    • C. 15%
    • D. 20%
    • E. 25%.
    • Discuss
    • 10. Mild steel is used for

    • Options
    • A. structural works in beams, joints and girders
    • B. small sized water pipes
    • C. columns and struts
    • D. none of these.
    • Discuss


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