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  • 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.

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  • is a metamorphic rock 


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    • 1. 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

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    • A. 10%
    • B. 15%
    • C. 20%
    • D. 25%.
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    • 2. The service area in a building means the area occupied by

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    • A. stairs
    • B. toilets
    • C. light and shafts
    • D. all the above.
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    • 3. The vertical faces of a door opening which support frame of the door, are

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    • A. jambs
    • B. posts
    • C. reveals
    • D. styles.
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    • 4. The window which projects outside a room of a building for admitting more light and air, is known

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    • A. bay window
    • B. casement window
    • C. lantern window
    • D. dormer window.
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    • 5. The rock formed from the solidification of molten matter (magma) is called :

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    • A. sedimentary rock
    • B. metamorphic rock
    • C. igneous rock
    • D. none of the above.
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    • 6. The type of arch used for high class buildings where appearance is of prime importance, is known as

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    • A. ashlar arch
    • B. rubble arch
    • C. gauged brick arch
    • D. axed brick arch.
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    • 7. The process of filling hollow spaces of walls before plastering, is known

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    • A. hacking
    • B. dubbing out
    • C. blishering
    • D. peeling
    • E. all the above.
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    • 8. A wooden block fixed on back side of a door frame on its post, is known as

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    • A. cleat
    • B. stop
    • C. horn
    • D. none of these.
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    • 9. The window which is provided in flat roof of a room, is known

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    • A. dormer window
    • B. lantern window
    • C. louvered window
    • D. sky window.
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    • 10. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

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    • A. The bearing capacity of a pile is defined as the load which can be sustained by the pile without producing excessive settlement
    • B. The ultimate bearing capacity of a pile is defined as the maximum load which the pile carries and continues to sink without any further increases of load
    • C. The safe bearing capacity of a pile is obtained by dividing the ultimate bearing capacity with a suitable factor of safety
    • D. The factor of safety for piles is taken as 6
    • E. All the above.
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