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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

Correct Answer :

B. Tri-calcium silicate


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Formula for quick lime, is

A. CaCO3

B. Ca(OH)2

C. CO3CO2

D. None to these

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For melting one tonne of cast iron

A. 700 m3 air is required

B. 20 kg limestone is required

C. One quintal coke is required

D. All the above

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Pick up the non-inflammable plastic from the following:

A. Cellulose acetate plastics

B. Polyvinyl chloride plastics

C. Phenol formaldehyde plastic

D. Urea formaldehyde plastic

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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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Stainless steel resists corrosion due to

A. Carbon

B. Sulphur

C. Vanadium

D. Chromium

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The commonly used base for iron and steel work, is

A. Red lead

B. Zinc white

C. White lead

D. Titanium white

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A badly mixed cement concrete results in

A. Segregation

B. Bleeding

C. Honey combing

D. None of these

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In a mortar, the binding material is

A. Cement

B. Sand

C. Surkhi

D. Cinder

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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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Initial setting of cement is caused due to

A. Tri-calcium silicate

B. Di-calcium silicate

C. Tri-calcium aluminate

D. Tetra calcium alumino ferrite

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Steel contains carbon approximately

A. 1.50% to 5.6%

B. 0.05% to 1.75%

C. 0.25 %

D. None to these

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The amount of water used for one kg of distemper is

A. 0.2 liter

B. 0.4 liter

C. 0.6 liter

D. 0.8 liter

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The plastics prepared from Vinyl resin are

A. Odourless

B. Non-toxic

C. Transparent

D. All of these

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Which of the following is the purest form of iron?

A. Cast iron

B. Wrought iron

C. Mild steel

D. High carbon steel

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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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Apiece of sawn timber whose cross-sectional dimensions exceed 5 cm, in one direction and 20 cm in the other direction, is called a

A. Cant

B. Deal

C. Baulk

D. Strip

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The hardest rock is

A. Marble

B. Diamond

C. Talc

D. Quartz

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Lime stone is not a

A. Sedimentary rock

B. Stratified rock

C. Aqueous rock

D. Metamorphic rock

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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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Quick lime is

A. Calcium carbonate

B. Calcium oxide

C. Calcium hydroxide

D. None of the above

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Which of the following sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action?

A. Sand stone

B. Lime stone

C. Shale

D. Gypsum

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According to IS specifications, the compressive strength of ordinary Portland cement after three days should not be less than

A. 7 MPa

B. 11.5 MPa

C. 16 MPa

D. 21 MPa

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Specific gravity for most of the building stones lies between

A. 1.5 to 2.0

B. 2.0 to 2.5

C. 2.5 to 3.0

D. 3.0 to 3.5

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Plaster of Paris is obtained by calcining

A. Bauxite

B. Gypsum

C. Lime stone

D. None of these

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The plastics made from cellulose resin

A. Are as clear as glass

B. Are tough and strong

C. Possess excellent electrical properties

D. All the above

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Polymerization helps to improve the property of

A. Strength

B. Rigidity

C. Elasticity

D. All of these

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The tendency of a stone is, to split along:

A. Texture

B. Fracture

C. Cleavage

D. Structure

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Inner part of a timber log surrounding the pitch, is called

A. Sapwood

B. Cambium layer

C. Heart wood

D. None to these

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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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Calcination of iron ores is done

A. To remove moisture

B. To remove carbonic acid

C. By roasting in heaps

D. All the above