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  • For construction of structures under water, the type of lime used, is


  • Options
  • 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

    • Options
    • A. sulphur
    • B. carbon
    • C. phosphorus
    • D. silicon.
    • Discuss
    • 2. Stones used for rubble masonry must be

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    • A. soft
    • B. hard
    • C. light
    • D. heavy.
    • Discuss
    • 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.
    • Discuss
    • 4. Basalt is

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    • A. sedimentary rock
    • B. metamorphic rock
    • C. extrusive igneous rock
    • D. intrusive igneous rock.
    • Discuss
    • 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.
    • Discuss
    • 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.
    • Discuss
    • 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.
    • Discuss
    • 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
    • Discuss
    • 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.
    • Discuss
    • 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.
    • Discuss


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