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  • Index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregates, is called


  • Options
  • A. proportioning of aggregates
  • B. fineness modulus
  • C. grading of aggregates
  • D. none of these.

  • Correct Answer
  • fineness modulus 


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    • 1. Chlorite, a green colour mineral is mainly derived from the decomposition of

    • Options
    • A. augite
    • B. biotite
    • C. horn blende
    • D. All of these.
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    • 2. Bitumen felt is used for

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    • A. water proofing
    • B. damp proofing
    • C. both (a) and (b)
    • D. neither (a) nor (b).
    • Discuss
    • 3. The coefficient of hardness of stones used in road work should be greater than

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    • A. 10
    • B. 12
    • C. 15
    • D. 17.
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    • 4. The term frog means

    • Options
    • 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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    • 5. 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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    • 6. Lime stones are generally known as

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    • A. aqueous rocks
    • B. sedimentary rocks
    • C. stratified rocks
    • D. all the above.
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    • 7. Dorry's testing machine is used for

    • Options
    • A. crushing test of stone
    • B. hardness test of stone
    • C. impact test of stone
    • D. water absorption test.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Priming consists of

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    • A. one part of white lead, 8 parts of chalk and four parts of twice boiled linseed oil
    • B. 8 parts of white lead, one part of chalk and four parts of twice boiled linseed oil
    • C. one part of white lead, 8 parts of chalk and one part of linseed oil
    • D. none to these.
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    • 9. The frog of a brick is normally made on its

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    • A. top face
    • B. bottom face
    • C. longer face
    • D. shorter side.
    • Discuss
    • 10. Granite mainly composed of quartz and felsper particles, is obtained from

    • Options
    • A. sedimentary rocks
    • B. metamorphic rocks
    • C. igneous rocks
    • D. all the above.
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