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Iron ore may contain

A. Carbon

B. Silicon

C. Phosphorus and manganese

D. All the above

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D. All the above


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The softest rock is

A. Marble

B. Diamond

C. Talc

D. Quartz

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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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Quartzite, a metamorphic stone is

A. Hard

B. Brittle

C. Crystalline

D. All the above

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Early attainment of strength in rapid hardening cement is mainly due to

A. Gypsum

B. Finer grinding

C. Tri-calcium silicate

D. Tri-calcium aluminate

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Seasoning is

A. A process of removing sap

B. Creosoting

C. Painting with sodium silicate

D. Coating with tar

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Good quality sand is never obtained from

A. River

B. Lake

C. Sea

D. Gravel powder

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The main function of alumina in brick earth is

A. To impart plasticity

B. To make the brick durable

C. To prevent shrinkage

D. To make the brick impermeable

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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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Soundness test of cement determines

A. Quality of free lime

B. Ultimate strength

C. Durability

D. Initial setting

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Refractory bricks are

A. Neutral refractory bricks

B. Acid refractory bricks

C. Basic refractory bricks

D. All the above

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The practical limit of moisture content achieved in air drying of timber is

A. 5 %

B. 15 %

C. 25 %

D. 35 %

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To retard the initial setting time of cement, the compound responsible, is

A. Tri-calcium silicate

B. Gypsum

C. Di-calcium silicate

D. Tri-calcium aluminate

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Which of the following ingredients of the brick earth enables the brick to retain its shape?

A. Alumina

B. Silica

C. Iron

D. Magnesia

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In the method of condensation polymerization,

A. Low-molecular substances are removed from the high molecular substance

B. The reaction proceeds with an evolution of ammonia

C. The reaction proceeds with an evolution of hydrogen chloride

D. All of the above

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Pick up the hypabyssal rock from the following:

A. Granite

B. Dolerite

C. Basalt

D. All the above

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Rocks formed due to alteration of original structure due to heat and excessive pressure are called

A. Sedimentary rocks

B. Igneous rocks

C. Metamorphic rocks

D. None of these

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The main ingredient of a good quality brick earth, is

A. Magnesia

B. Lime

C. Silica

D. Alumina

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The steel used in R.C.C. work is

A. Stainless steel

B. Mild steel

C. High carbon steel

D. Wrought iron

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Gypsum consists of

A. H₂S and CO₂

B. CaSO4 and H₂O

C. Lime and H₂O

D. CO₂ and calcium

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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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The ultimate tensile strength of structural mild steel is about

A. 160 N/mm²

B. 260 N/mm²

C. 420 N/mm²

D. 520 N/mm²

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Rust is due to formation of oxides

B. Cast iron oxidises less

C. Steel oxidises most

D. All the above

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Soundness of cement is tested by

A. Vicat's apparatus

B. Le-chatelier apparatus

C. Compressive strength testing apparatus

D. None of these

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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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A stone is rejected if it absorbs water more than

A. 5 %

B. 10 %

C. 15 %

D. 20 %

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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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The normal consistency of ordinary Portland cement is about

A. 10 %

B. 20 %

C. 30 %

D. 40 %

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Which of the following bricks are used for lining of furnaces?

A. Over-burnt bricks

B. Under-burnt bricks

C. Refractory bricks

D. First class bricks

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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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Wrought iron contains carbon upto

A. 0.25 %

B. 1.0 %

C. 1.5 %

D. 2 %