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- Question
The window which projects outside a room of a building for admitting more light and air, is known
Options- A. bay window
- B. casement window
- C. lantern window
- D. dormer window.
- Correct Answer
- bay window
- 1. The rock formed from the solidification of molten matter (magma) is called :
Options- A. sedimentary rock
- B. metamorphic rock
- C. igneous rock
- D. none of the above. Discuss
- 2. The members which support covering material of a sloping roof, are
Options- A. rafters
- B. purlins
- C. battens
- D. struts. Discuss
- 3. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Options- A. Plain cement concrete is equally strong in compression as well as in tension
- B. Slump test is performed to check concrete strength
- C. Curing of concrete is done for proper compaction of cement
- D. Fineness modulus is the index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregates
- E. Concrete is a mixture of binding material, coarse aggregate and water. Discuss
- 4. The stone masonry of finely dressed stones laid in cement or lime, is
Options- A. random rubble masonry
- B. coursed rubble masonry
- C. dry rubble masonry
- D. ashlar masonry. Discuss
- 5. The line of intersection of two surfaces of a sloping roof forming an internal angle less than 180°, is known as
Options- A. ridge
- B. hip
- C. valley
- D. none of these. Discuss
- 6. The vertical faces of a door opening which support frame of the door, are
Options- A. jambs
- B. posts
- C. reveals
- D. styles. Discuss
- 7. The service area in a building means the area occupied by
Options- A. stairs
- B. toilets
- C. light and shafts
- D. all the above. Discuss
- 8. A concrete structure is set on fire and the temperature raises to 1000°C. The strength of concrete as compared to original strength reduces to
Options- A. 10%
- B. 15%
- C. 20%
- D. 25%. Discuss
- 9. Slate
Options- A. is a metamorphic rock
- B. splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes
- C. has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica
- D. possesses good water absorption capacity
- E. is found in many colours. Discuss
- 10. The type of arch used for high class buildings where appearance is of prime importance, is known as
Options- A. ashlar arch
- B. rubble arch
- C. gauged brick arch
- D. axed brick arch. Discuss
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Correct Answer: igneous rock
Correct Answer: rafters
Correct Answer: Fineness modulus is the index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregates
Correct Answer: ashlar masonry.
Correct Answer: valley
Correct Answer: jambs
Correct Answer: all the above.
Correct Answer: 20%
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Correct Answer: ashlar arch
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