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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The average crushing strength of hand moulded bricks is 6000 t/m2

B. The average tensile strength of hand moulded brick is 200 t/m2

C. The average shearing strength of hand moulded brick is 600 t/m2

D. All the above

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D. All the above


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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 most important constituent of varnish, is

A. Drier

B. Solvent

C. Resin

D. All the above

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Excess of silica in brick earth results in

A. Cracking and warping of bricks

B. Loss of cohesion

C. Enhancing the impermeability of bricks

D. None of the above

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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 correct statement from the following:

A. Catalysts are added to assist and accelerate the hardening of resin

B. The fillers are inert materials and they impart strength and hardness

C. Fibrous fillers increase thermal resistance

D. All the above

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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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The kiln which may work throughout the year, is

A. Clamp

B. Bull's kiln

C. Hoffman's kiln

D. None of these

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Styrene resin is produced from ethylene which is made from petroleum

B. Styrene resin is light in weight

C. Styrene resin transmits ultraviolet waves of light

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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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Hornblende mineral is brittle

B. Muscovite is also known as white mica and potash mica

C. Biotite is also known as black-mica

D. All the above

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Slaked lime contains calcium hydroxide

B. Quick lime contains calcium oxide

C. Slaked lime may be obtained from quick lime

D. All the above

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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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Age of a tree may be ascertained by

A. Radius of its stem

B. Circumference of its stem

C. Number of branches

D. Number of annual rings

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Jumper is a tool used for

A. Testing of stones

B. Quarrying of stones

C. Dressing of stones

D. None of the above

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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 clay to be used for manufacturing bricks for a large project, is dugout and allowed to weather throughout

A. The monsoon

B. The winter

C. The summer

D. None of these

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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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Duco paints are

A. Plastic paints

B. Cellulose paints

C. Emulsion paints

D. Oil paints

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Pick up the correct characteristic of Pyroxene from the following:

A. It forms octagonal crystals

B. It converts to chlorine by hydration

C. Its density is 2.3 to 3.6 g/cm2

D. All the above

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Soft stones are required for carving

B. Light stones are required for arches

C. Hard stones are required to stand high pressure

D. All the above

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Non acid-resistant asbestos is:

A. Tremolite asbestos

B. Chrysotile asbestos

C. Amosite asbestos

D. None of these

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Adding 5% to 6% of moisture content by weight, increases the volume of dry sand from 18% to 38%

B. The bulking of fine sand is more than that of coarse sand

C. If the percentage content of moisture exceeds 10%, increase in bulk of sand starts increasing

D. All the above

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The main ingredients of Portland cement are

A. Lime and silica

B. Lime and alumina

C. Silica and alumina

D. Lime and iron

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Air bubbles in casting produce a dull sound by tapping their surfaces lightly with a hammer

B. Cupola furnace is used for the manufacture of cast iron

C. Red short iron is of no value for welding purpose

D. All the above

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Quick lime

A. Generates heat when added to water

B. Reacts with carbon dioxide

C. May be used for white-washing

D. All the above

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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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The presence of sand in brick earth prevents:

A. Cracking of bricks

B. Shrinkage of bricks

C. Warping of bricks

D. None of these

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Excess of alumina in brick earth makes the brick

A. Impermeable

B. Brittle and weak

C. To lose cohesion

D. To crack and warp on drying

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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 material generally not used as extender in paints, is

A. Powdered silica

B. Gypsum

C. Talc

D. Zinc white