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Elastomers can extend upto

A. Five times their original dimensions

B. Seven times their original dimensions

C. Ten times their original dimensions

D. Three times their original dimensions

Correct Answer :

C. Ten times their original dimensions


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Plastics are compounds of carbon with element

A. Hydrogen

B. Nitrogen

C. Oxygen

D. All of these

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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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To give a brilliant finish, the type of varnish used, is

A. Water varnish

B. Spirit varnish

C. Turpentine varnish

D. Oil varnish

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Stones used for rubble masonry must be

A. Soft

B. Hard

C. Light

D. Heavy

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For filling cracks in masonry structures, the type of bitumen used, is

A. Cut-back bitumen

B. Bitumen-emulsion

C. Blown bitumen

D. Plastic bitumen

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Compared to mild steel, cast iron has (i) High compressive strength (ii) High tensile strength (iii) Low compressive strength (iv) Low tensile strength The correct answer is

A. (i) and (ii)

B. (ii) and (iii)

C. (iii) and (iv)

D. (i) and (iv)

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Quick lime

A. Generates heat when added to water

B. Reacts with carbon dioxide

C. May be used for white-washing

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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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The substance which consists of one primary chemical, is known as monomer

B. The polymer consists of thousands of monomers joined together

C. The polymer molecule is called macro-molecule

D. All the above

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If the furnace is provided with insufficient fuel at low temperatures, the type of pig iron produced, is called

A. Bessemer pig

B. Grey or foundry pig

C. White or forge pig

D. Mottled pig

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For the manufacture of stainless steel, steel is mixed with

A. Chromium

B. Nickel

C. Tungsten

D. None of these

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Excess of alumina in brick earth makes the brick

A. Impermeable

B. Brittle and weak

C. To lose cohesion

D. To crack and warp on drying

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Good quality stones must

A. Be durable

B. Be free from clay

C. Resist action of acids

D. All the above

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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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Bitumen felt

A. Is used as water proofing material

B. Is used as damp proofing material

C. Is made from bitumen and hessian fibres

D. All the above

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For one cubic metre of brick masonry, number of bricks required, is

A. 400

B. 425

C. 450

D. 500

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Plywood has the advantage of

A. Greater tensile strength in longer direction

B. Greater tensile strength in shorter direction

C. Same tensile strength in all directions

D. None of the above

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The free quartz suddenly expands at a temperature lower than 600°C

B. The lime stone resists fire upto about 800°C and at higher temperature it splits into CaO and CO2

C. The sand stone with silicates resist a fire in a better way

D. All the above

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The most fire resistant paints are:

A. Enamel paints

B. Aluminium paints

C. Asbestos paints

D. Cement paints

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Bullet proof glass is made of thick glass sheet sandwiched by a layer of

A. Steel

B. Stainless steel

C. High test plastic

D. Chromium plate

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Geologically, marble is known as

A. Sedimentary rock

B. Igneous rock

C. Metamorphic rock

D. Stratified rock

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Plastic bitumen is generally used for

A. Road pavements

B. Expansion joints

C. Crack fillings

D. None to these

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Percentage content of silica in window glass, is

A. 40 to 45

B. 50 to 55

C. 60 to 65

D. 70 to 75

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The commonly used drying oil for oil paints, is

A. Olive oil

B. Linseed oil

C. Kerosene oil

D. Acetate of lead

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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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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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Pick up the most favourable condition for the rapid growth of fungus for dry rot from the following:

A. Absence of sun light

B. Dampness

C. Presence of sap

D. All the above

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The main constituent which imparts hydraulicity to hydraulic lime is

A. Calcium oxide

B. Silica

C. Clay

D. Water

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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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In a rock calcium carbonate predominates. State whether it is:

A. Siliceous rock

B. Argillaceous rock

C. Calcareous rock

D. None of these