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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The distinct plane of division along which a stone can easily be split, is called natural bed of stone

B. The natural bed of sedimentary rocks is along the planes of stratification

C. The natural bed of igneous rocks is not defined

D. All the above

Correct Answer :

D. All the above


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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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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Quick lime is obtained by burning pure lime stone

B. Hydraulic lime is obtained by burning lime stone containing clay 5% to 30%

C. Poor lime is obtained by burning lime stone containing impurities more than 5%

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 process of decarbonising the pig iron completely and then adding proper percentage of carbon for manufacturing steel, is called

A. Cementation process

B. Crucible process

C. Bessemer process

D. Open hearth process

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Snowcrete is one of the patent forms of

A. Distempers

B. Water proof cement paints

C. Enamel paints

D. Cellulose paints

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During smelting process, the combination of fuel in the furnace

A. Forms carbon dioxide

B. Carbon dioxide with carbon forms carbon mono-oxide

C. Carbon mono-oxide reacts with Fe2O3 to form iron and liberates CO2

D. All the above

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According to IS 399-1963, the weight of the timber is specified at

A. 8% moisture content

B. 10% moisture content

C. 12% moisture content

D. 14% moisture content

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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

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The rock generally used for roofing, is

A. Granite

B. Basalt

C. Slate

D. Pumice

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Plastics are compounds of carbon with element

A. Hydrogen

B. Nitrogen

C. Oxygen

D. All of these

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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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Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

A. Plastics are chemical resistant

B. Plastics are durable

C. Plastics are ductile

D. Plastics are excellent electric insulators

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The frog of a brick is normally made on its

A. Top face

B. Bottom face

C. Longer face

D. Shorter side

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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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For light and ornamental casting, the most unsuitable pig iron, is

A. Bessemer pig

B. Grey or foundry pig

C. White or forge pig

D. Mottled pig

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The rocks which are formed due to pouring of magma at the earth's surface are called

A. Plutonic rocks

B. Hypabyssal rocks

C. Volcanic rocks

D. Igneous rocks

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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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Formula for quick lime, is

A. CaCO3

B. Ca(OH)2

C. CO3CO2

D. None to these

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For sanitary pipes and chemical stonewares,

A. Salt glazing is used

B. Lead glazing is used

C. Opaque glazing is used

D. None 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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Plastic bitumen is generally used for

A. Road pavements

B. Expansion joints

C. Crack fillings

D. None to these

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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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Study the following statements. (i) Hydraulic lime is suitable for white washing, (ii) Fat lime is suitable for whitewashing, (iii) Hydraulic lime is suitable for making mortar, (iv) Fat lime is suitable for making mortar. The correct answer is

A. (i) and (iv)

B. (ii) and (iii)

C. (i) and (ii)

D. (iii) and (iv)

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Bulking of sand is caused due to

A. Surface moisture

B. Air voids

C. Viscosity

D. Clay contents

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Cement is said to be of good quality if

A. Its colour is not greenish grey

B. One feels cool by thrusting one's hand in the cement bag

C. A handful of cement thrown into a bucket of water does not float

D. None of these

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A volatile substance added to a paint to make its application easy and smooth, is known as

A. Base

B. Solvent

C. Vehicle

D. None to these

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Three basic raw materials which are needed in large quantities for production of steel are

A. Iron ore, coal and sulphur

B. Iron ore, carbon and sulphur

C. Iron ore, coal and lime stone

D. Iron ore, carbon and lime stone

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Permanent magnets are made of high carbon steel and

A. 15% of cobalt

B. 20% of cobalt

C. 35% of cobalt

D. 45% of cobalt

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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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Good quality stones must

A. Be durable

B. Be free from clay

C. Resist action of acids

D. All the above