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Kaolin is chemically classified as

A. Metamorphic rock

B. Argillaceous rock

C. Calcareous rock

D. Siliceous rock

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B. Argillaceous rock


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Wrought iron contains carbon upto

A. 0.25 %

B. 1.0 %

C. 1.5 %

D. 2 %

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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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The rock generally used for roofing, is

A. Granite

B. Basalt

C. Slate

D. Pumice

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Seasoning of timber is done for

A. Increasing moisture content

B. Decreasing moisture content

C. Increasing strength of timber

D. None to these

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The preparation of surface of stone to obtain plain edges or to obtain stones of required size and shape is known as

A. Quarrying of stones

B. Blasting of stones

C. Seasoning of stones

D. Dressing of stones

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Cast iron

A. Is obtained by purifying pig iron

B. Is manufactured in required shapes

C. May contain 2 to 5 per cent of carbon with other impurities

D. All the above

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Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics?

A. Marble

B. Lime stone

C. Compact sand stone

D. Granite

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Manganese steels

A. Are non-magnetic

B. Possess high electrical resistance

C. Possess low coefficient of expansion

D. All the above

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When a brick is immersed in water for 24 hours and then dried, if

A. No grey or white deposits appear on the surface, the brick is free from soluble salts

B. 10 percent surface is covered with grey or white deposits, the brick has slight efflorescence

C. 50 percent surface is covered with grey or white deposits, the brick has serious efflorescence

D. All the above

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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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Asbestos

A. Is a natural fibrous mineral substance

B. Is composed of hydrous silicates of calcium and magnesium (CaSiO3, 3MgSiO3)

C. Contains iron oxide and alumina

D. All the above

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Which of the following is a rock?

A. Quartz

B. Mica

C. Gypsum

D. None of the above

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The moisture content in a well seasoned timber is

A. 4 % to 6 %

B. 10 % to 12 %

C. 15 % to 20 %

D. 100 %

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The wedging is adopted for quarrying costly stratified rock such as

A. Laterite

B. Marble

C. Limestone

D. All the above

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The slump recommended for mass concrete is about

A. 25 mm to 50 mm

B. 50 mm to 100 mm

C. 100 mm to 125 mm

D. 125 mm to 150 mm

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Assertion A : Paints with white lead base are not recommended for painting of iron works. Reason R : Paints with white lead base do not check rusting of iron. Select your answer according to the coding system given below:

A. Both A and R is true and, R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

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In brick masonry the bond produced by laying alternate headers and stretchers in each course is known as

A. English bond

B. Double Flemish bond

C. Zigzag bond

D. Single Flemish bond

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The thermosetting plastic

A. Becomes rigid when moulded at suitable pressure and temperature

B. At 127°C to 177°C permanently set and further application of heat does not soften it

C. Chars at 343°C

D. All the above

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The slag which floats on the surface of the molten iron generally contains

A. Lime (CaO) 45%

B. Silica (SiO2) 35%

C. Alumina (Al2O3) 12% and MgO, CaSO4, KMnO2 and FeO 8%

D. All the above

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Which one of the following is acid resistant asbestos?

A. Actinolite asbestos

B. Amosite asbestos

C. Anthophylite asbestos

D. All the above

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For testing compressive strength of cement, the size of cube used is

A. 50 mm

B. 70.6 mm

C. 100 mm

D. 150 mm

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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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If the ore impurities is

A. Clay, lime stone is used as flux

B. Lime stone, clay is used as flux

C. Quartz, lime stone and argillaceous iron ores are used as flux

D. All the above

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The standard size of masonry bricks, is

A. 18 cm × 8 cm × 8 cm

B. 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm

C. 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm

D. 21 cm × 11 cm × 11 cm

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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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Mastic asphalt is

A. Acid resisting material

B. Non-corrosive material

C. Corrosive material

D. Heating-resisting material

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A good brick earth should contain:

A. About 20% to 30% of alumina

B. About 50% to 60% of silica

C. Not more than 5% of lime

D. All the above

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Mild steel is used for

A. Structural works in beams, joints and girders

B. Small sized water pipes

C. Columns and struts

D. None of these

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Clay and silt content in a good brick earth must be at least

A. 50 %

B. 40 %

C. 30 %

D. 25 %

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The percentage of alumina in a good brick earth lies between

A. 5 to 10 %

B. 20 to 30 %

C. 50 to 60 %

D. 70 to 80 %