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  • Question
  • The minimum percentage of silica, alumina and ferric oxide in lime for white washing, is


  • Options
  • A. 20
  • B. 15
  • C. 10
  • D. 5
  • E. 0.

  • Correct Answer
  • 0. 


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

    • Options
    • A. The lime in excess makes the cement unsound and causes the cement to expand and disintegrate
    • B. The silica in excess makes the cement stronger but its setting time also increases
    • C. The excess amount of alumina weakens the cement
    • D. The addition of gypsum increases the initial setting time of cement
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 2. According to ISI, bitumen is classified into

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    • A. 2 grades
    • B. 4 grades
    • C. 6 grades
    • D. 8 grades.
    • E. 10 grades.
    • Discuss
    • 3. Asphalt is obtained from

    • Options
    • A. petroleum distillation
    • B. bitumen distillation
    • C. plastic distillation
    • D. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 4. The method of addition polymerization is used for obtaining:

    • Options
    • A. polythylene
    • B. polypropylene
    • C. polyvinylchloride
    • D. polystyrene
    • E. All of these.
    • Discuss
    • 5. Pick up the metal refractory from the following:

    • Options
    • A. Molyblendum
    • B. Tungsten
    • C. Zicronium
    • D. All of these.
    • Discuss
    • 6. Seasoning of timber is done for

    • Options
    • A. increasing moisture content
    • B. decreasing moisture content
    • C. increasing strength of timber
    • D. none to these.
    • Discuss
    • 7. Pig iron obtained from the furnance which is properly provided with fuel at a very high temperature, is called

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    • A. Bessemer pig
    • B. Grey or foundry pig
    • C. White or forge pig
    • D. Mottled pig
    • E. None of the above.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Durability of building stone is affected by its

    • Options
    • A. chemical composition
    • B. texture
    • C. resistance to atmosphere
    • D. location in structure
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 9. Basalt is

    • Options
    • A. sedimentary rock
    • B. metamorphic rock
    • C. extrusive igneous rock
    • D. intrusive igneous rock.
    • Discuss
    • 10. For a 50 kg cement bag water required, is

    • Options
    • A. 16.5 litres
    • B. 18.5 litres
    • C. 20.5 litres
    • D. 22.5 litres
    • E. 25 litres.
    • Discuss


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