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Pick up correct statement from the following:

A. Fibre boards are used for thermal and acoustic control

B. Fibre boards are used for light weight standing members

C. Fibre boards are obtained by impregnating a resin product on fibres

D. All the above

Correct Answer :

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 low voltage porcelain is mainly used for

A. Switch block

B. Insulating tubes

C. Lamp sockets

D. All of these

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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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Acrylic sheets

A. Possess 10 to 17 times greater breakage resistance than that of glass of equivalent thickness

B. Are generally unaffected by most household detergents

C. Possess the light transmission rate of 93%

D. All the above

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The main constituent of cement which is responsible for initial setting of cement is

A. Di-calcium silicate

B. Tri-calcium silicate

C. Tri-calcium aluminate

D. All of the above

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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 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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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 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 maximum quantity of calcium chloride used as an accelerator in cement in percentage by weight of cement is

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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The lime which contains high percentage of calcium oxide, is generally called

A. Fat lime

B. Rich lime

C. White lime

D. None of these

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The melting point of silica is:

A. 1570°C

B. 1630°C

C. 1730°C

D. 1850°C

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The yield strength and tensile strength of low carbon steel may be improved by the addition of

A. Manganese

B. Chromium

C. Nickel

D. Vanadium

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Asbestos cement

A. Is brittle

B. Warps due to changes in humidity

C. Strength is lowered when saturated by water

D. All of the above

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The most durable varnish is

A. Water varnish

B. Spirit varnish

C. Turpentine varnish

D. Oil varnish

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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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A rock contains only one mineral. It is called

A. Homogeneous

B. Non-homogeneous

C. Monomineralic

D. Polymineralic

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Veneering means

A. Carving out designs on timber planks

B. Chemically treating timber planks

C. Thick layer of superior wood glued to inferior wood

D. Thin layer of superior wood glued to inferior wood

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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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Pick up the compound responsible for early strength of cement from the following:

A. Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite

B. Tri-calcium silicate

C. Tri-calcium aluminate

D. Di-calcium silicate

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Pig iron is manufactured from the ores by

A. Dressing

B. Calcination and roasting

C. Smelting

D. All the above

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Percentage of carbon content in mild steel is

A. Less than 0.25

B. Between 0.25 and 0.7

C. Between 0.7 and 1.5

D. Greater than 1.5

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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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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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The basic purpose of a retarder in concrete is

A. To increase the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete

B. To decrease the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete

C. To render the concrete more water tight

D. To improve the workability of concrete mix

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Spalling hammer is used for

A. Driving wooden headed chisels

B. Rough dressing of stones

C. Carving of stones

D. Breaking small projection of stones

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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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Bessemer process is used for the manufacture of

A. Pig iron

B. Cast iron

C. Wrought iron

D. Steel

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The commonly used colour pigment in paints, is

A. Ambers

B. Carbon black

C. Iron oxide

D. All the above

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Wrought iron is used for

A. Structural works in beams

B. Small sized water pipes

C. Columns and struts

D. None to these