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  • Question
  • Slump test for concrete is carried out, to determine


  • Options
  • A. strength
  • B. durability
  • C. workability
  • D. water content.

  • Correct Answer
  • workability 


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    • 1. Refractory bricks are

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    • A. neutral refractory bricks
    • B. acid refractory bricks
    • C. basic refractory bricks
    • D. all the above.
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    • 2. Asbestos

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    • A. is a natural fibrous mineral substance
    • B. is composed of hydrous silicates of calcium and magnesium (CaSiO3, 3MgSiO3)
    • C. contains iron oxide and alumina
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 3. The plastics prepared from Vinyl resin are

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    • A. odourless
    • B. non-toxic
    • C. transparent
    • D. colourless
    • E. all of these.
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    • 4. A rock contains only one mineral. It is called

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    • A. homogeneous
    • B. non-homogeneous
    • C. monomineralic
    • D. polymineralic.
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    • 5. Linseed oil is used in paints as

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    • A. thinner
    • B. vehicle
    • C. base
    • D. drier.
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    • 6. Bullet proof glass is made of thick glass sheet sandwiched by a layer of

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    • A. steel
    • B. stainless steel
    • C. high test plastic
    • D. chromium plate.
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    • 7. For high grade instruments the steel preferred to, is

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    • A. cast steel
    • B. bessemer steel
    • C. mild steel
    • D. whitworth compressed steel.
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    • 8. Magnese steels

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    • A. are non-magnetic
    • B. possess high electrical resistance
    • C. possess low coefficient of expansion
    • D. are used for the manufacture of rails
    • E. all the above.
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    • 9. The term frog means

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    • A. an apparatus to lift the stone
    • B. a depression on a face of brick
    • C. vertical joint in a brick work
    • D. soaking brick in water.
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    • 10. The coefficient of hardness of stones used in road work should be greater than

    • Options
    • A. 10
    • B. 12
    • C. 15
    • D. 17.
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