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Index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregates, is called
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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
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A. augite
B. biotite
C. horn blende
D. All of these.
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Correct Answer: augite
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).
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Correct Answer: both (a) and (b)
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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Correct Answer: 17.
4. 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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Correct Answer: a depression on a face of brick
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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Correct Answer: all the above.
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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Correct Answer: all the above.
7. Dorry's testing machine is used for
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A. crushing test of stone
B. hardness test of stone
C. impact test of stone
D. water absorption test.
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Correct Answer: hardness test of stone
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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Correct Answer: one part of white lead, 8 parts of chalk and four parts of twice boiled linseed oil
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.
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Correct Answer: top face
10. Granite mainly composed of quartz and felsper particles, is obtained from
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A. sedimentary rocks
B. metamorphic rocks
C. igneous rocks
D. all the above.
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Correct Answer: igneous rocks
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