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Chemically, marble is known as

A. Metamorphic rock

B. Argillaceous rock

C. Calcareous rock

D. Siliceous rock

Correct Answer :

C. Calcareous rock


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During pudding

A. Molten metal is kept clear of the fuel

B. Carbon is converted into carbonic acid gas

C. Silicon forms a slag

D. All the above

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The size of modular bricks, is

A. 10 × 10 × 9 cm

B. 19 × 9 × 9 cm

C. 22.5 × 10 × 8.5 cm

D. 22.5 × 8.0 × 9 cm

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The ratio of the thickness of web to that of flange of steel rolled structural beams and channels is

A. Less than 1

B. Equal to 1

C. Greater than 1

D. Less than 1 in beams but greater than 1 in channels

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Study the following statements. (i) Hydraulic lime is suitable for white washing, (ii) Fat lime is suitable for whitewashing, (iii) Hydraulic lime is suitable for making mortar, (iv) Fat lime is suitable for making mortar. The correct answer is

A. (i) and (iv)

B. (ii) and (iii)

C. (i) and (ii)

D. (iii) and (iv)

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The compound of Portland cement which contributes to the strength after two to three years is

A. Tri-calcium silicate

B. Di-calcium silicate

C. Tri-calcium aluminate

D. Tetra-calcium alumino ferrite

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The percentage of alumina and silica in good fire clay vary respectively is

A. 25, 75

B. 30, 70

C. 35, 65

D. All of these

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A piece of timber whose thickness and width are respectively 5 cm and 10 cm is called

A. Slate

B. Plank

C. Board

D. Strip

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Roasting is not necessary if iron ore is an oxide

B. Impurities float on the molten iron as slag

C. The slag contains lime about 45%

D. All the above

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Which of the following gradients exerts maximum influence on properties of steel?

A. Iron

B. Carbon

C. Manganese

D. Sulphur

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The method of addition polymerization is used for obtaining:

A. Polystyrene

B. Polypropylene

C. Polyvinylchloride

D. All of these

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French polish is

A. Oil paint

B. Distemper

C. Spirit varnish

D. None to these

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Minimum thickness of wall where single Flemish bond can be used is

A. Half brick thick

B. One brick thick

C. One and a half bricks thick

D. Two bricks thick

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In stone masonry, if stones are so placed that their layers are parallel to the direction of load, they

A. Split easily

B. Are affected by moisture

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. None of these

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Cast steel is manufactured by

A. Cementation process

B. Crucible process

C. Bessemer process

D. Open hearth process

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A stone is rejected if it absorbs water more than

A. 5 %

B. 10 %

C. 15 %

D. 20 %

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Sandstone is a (i) Sedimentary rock (ii) Aqueous rock (iii) Siliceous rock The correct answer is

A. Only (i)

B. Both (i) and (ii)

C. Both (i) and (iii)

D. All (i), (ii) and (iii)

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Resins are

A. Not soluble in water

B. Soluble in spirit

C. Used in varnishes

D. Left behind on evaporation of oil

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Pick up the non-inflammable plastic from the following:

A. Cellulose acetate plastics

B. Polyvinyl chloride plastics

C. Phenol formaldehyde plastic

D. Urea formaldehyde plastic

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Rusting is caused due to combined action of air, moisture and carbon dioxide

B. During rusting, first ferrous bicarbonates are formed

C. On further oxidation ferrous bicarbonates get converted to ferric bicarbonates

D. All the above

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Lime concrete is generally used for

A. Wall foundations

B. Flooring at ground level

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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Pick up the correct characteristic of Pyroxene from the following:

A. It forms octagonal crystals

B. It converts to chlorine by hydration

C. Its density is 2.3 to 3.6 g/cm2

D. All the above

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The hardest rock is

A. Marble

B. Diamond

C. Talc

D. Quartz

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The rocks which are formed due to cooling of magma at a relatively shallow depth from the earth's surface are called

A. Plutonic rocks

B. Hypabyssal rocks

C. Volcanic rocks

D. Igneous rocks

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The type of steel used for precision levelling staff, is

A. Titanium steel

B. Carbon steel

C. Invar

D. Stainless steel

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The most common admixture which is used to accelerate the initial set of concrete is

A. Gypsum

B. Calcium chloride

C. Calcium carbonate

D. None of the above

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The weight of 1 m3 of brick earth, is about

A. 1200 kg

B. 1500 kg

C. 1800 kg

D. 2000 kg

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Bitumen paints offer

A. Pleasing surface

B. Hard surface

C. Smooth surface

D. Protective surface

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As per IS specifications, the maximum final setting time for ordinary Portland cement should be

A. 30 minutes

B. 1 hour

C. 6 hours

D. 10 hours

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For lime concrete,

A. Slump is 50 to 75 mm

B. Flexural strength at 90 days is 0.2 N/mm2

C. Compressive strength at 90 days is 1.5 N/mm2

D. All the above

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For preparing porcelains, the clay should be

A. Sufficiently pure

B. Of high degree of tenacity

C. Of good plasticity

D. All the above