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For construction of structures under water, the type of lime used, is
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A. hydraulic lime
B. fat lime
C. quick lime
D. pure lime
E. none of these.
Correct Answer
hydraulic lime
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1. Red short iron cracks when bent due to the presence of
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A. sulphur
B. carbon
C. phosphorus
D. silicon.
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Correct Answer: sulphur
2. Stones used for rubble masonry must be
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A. soft
B. hard
C. light
D. heavy.
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Correct Answer: hard
3. For a 50 kg cement bag water required, is
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A. 16.5 litres
B. 18.5 litres
C. 20.5 litres
D. 22.5 litres
E. 25 litres.
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Correct Answer: 22.5 litres
4. Basalt is
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A. sedimentary rock
B. metamorphic rock
C. extrusive igneous rock
D. intrusive igneous rock.
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Correct Answer: extrusive igneous rock
5. Durability of building stone is affected by its
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A. chemical composition
B. texture
C. resistance to atmosphere
D. location in structure
E. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
6. Second class bricks
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A. are of dark brown colour
B. produce a metallic sound when struck
C. are well burnt
D. are under burnt.
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Correct Answer: produce a metallic sound when struck
7. Acrylic sheets
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A. possess 10 to 17 times greater breakage resistance than that of glass of equivalent thickness
B. are generally unaffected by most household detergents
C. possess the light transmission rate of 93%
D. are available in various shapes
E. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
8. The colour of statuary marble used for sculptor's work, is
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A. red
B. blue
C. white
D. green
E. yellow
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Correct Answer: white
9. Plywood is normally available
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A. 1 mm thick
B. 2 mm thick
C. 2 to 3 mm thick
D. 3 mm to 4 mm thick.
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Correct Answer: 3 mm to 4 mm thick.
10. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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A. Rust is due to formation of oxides
B. Cast iron oxidises less
C. Steel oxidises most
D. Wrought iron oxidises moderately
E. All the above.
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Correct Answer: All the above.
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