Gypsum is a

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Gypsum is a

A. Mechanically formed sedimentary rock

B. Igneous rock

C. Chemically precipitated sedimentary rock

D. Metamorphic rock

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Cement paints usually

A. Contain hydrated lime

B. Contain 5% to 10% colour pigments

C. Contain 5% sodium chloride

D. All the above

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Turpentine oil is used in paints as

A. Thinner

B. Vehicle

C. Base

D. Drier

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Expanded metal is

A. Manufactured from steel sheets

B. Used for reinforced concrete in road pavements

C. Measured in term of SWM (short way mesh) and LWM (long way mesh)

D. All the above

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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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The stretcher bond in brick masonry can be used only when the thickness of wall is

A. 90 mm

B. 180 mm

C. 190 mm

D. 280 mm

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A prime coat is given to steel work with

A. An oxide of iron paint

B. A mixture of white lead and lead paint

C. A special paint

D. Cement paint

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For sanitary pipes and chemical stonewares,

A. Salt glazing is used

B. Lead glazing is used

C. Opaque glazing is used

D. None of these

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Teak wood is suitable for

A. Sports articles

B. Furnitures

C. Railway sleepers

D. All the above

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The cracks caused by shrinkage of the exterior surface of the wood exposed to atmosphere, are called:

A. Radial shakes

B. Heart shakes

C. Wind cracks

D. Twisted fibres

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Initial setting time of cement for asbestos cement products should be not less than

A. 30 minutes

B. 50 minutes

C. 75 minutes

D. 90 minutes

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The normal curing period for lime mortar, is:

A. 1 day

B. 3 days

C. 7 days

D. 10 days

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For high grade instruments the steel preferred to, is

A. Cast steel

B. Bessemer steel

C. Mild steel

D. Whitworth compressed steel

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The nominal size of the modular brick is

A. 190 mm × 90 mm × 80 mm

B. 190 mm × 190 mm × 90 mm

C. 200 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm

D. 200 mm × 200 mm × 100 mm

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For light and ornamental casting, the most unsuitable pig iron, is

A. Bessemer pig

B. Grey or foundry pig

C. White or forge pig

D. Mottled pig

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Seasoning of timber is essential to remove

A. Knots from timber

B. Sap from timber

C. Twisted fibre from timber

D. Roughness of timber

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Pegmatite is a/an

A. Intrusive igneous rock

B. Extrusive igneous rock

C. Sedimentary rock

D. Metamorphic rock

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Most commonly used solvent in oil paints, is

A. Petroleum

B. Spirit

C. Coal tar

D. Turpentine

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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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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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After storage, the strength of cement

A. Decreases

B. Increases

C. Remains same

D. May increase or decrease

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Quartzite is a

A. Metamorphic rock

B. Argillaceous rock

C. Calcareous rock

D. Siliceous rock

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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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Which one of the following is used for preparing porcelain?

A. Clay

B. Feldspar

C. Quartz

D. All of these

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The operation of removal of impurities or clay adhering to iron ores, is known as

A. Dressing

B. Calcination

C. Roasting

D. Smelting

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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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A ferrous metal is

A. Cast iron

B. Wrought iron

C. Steel

D. All the above

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The trunk of tree left after cutting all the branches is known as

A. Log

B. Batten

C. Plank

D. Baulk

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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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The most commonly used base for timber painting, is

A. Red lead

B. Zinc white

C. White lead

D. Titanium white

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Which one of the following is an air binding material?

A. Gypsum

B. Acid-resistant cement

C. Quick lime

D. All of these

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Accepted Answer

C. Chemically precipitated sedimentary rock

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For sanitary pipes and chemical stonewares,

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Which one of the following is used for preparing porcelain?

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