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Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

A. Hydraulic lime is generally obtained by burning kankar

B. Hydraulic lime sets slowly as compared to fat lime

C. Hydraulic lime is generally used in lime mortar

D. None of these

Correct Answer :

D. None of these


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The proportions of lime and sand in the mortar normally used in brick construction are

A. 1 : 2

B. 1 : 4

C. 1 : 6

D. 1 : 8

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Turpentine oil is used in paints as

A. Thinner

B. Vehicle

C. Base

D. Drier

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Expanded metal is

A. Manufactured from steel sheets

B. Used for reinforced concrete in road pavements

C. Measured in term of SWM (short way mesh) and LWM (long way mesh)

D. All the above

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Gneiss is obtained from

A. Igneous rocks

B. Metamorphic rocks

C. Sedimentary rocks

D. Sedimentary metamorphic rocks

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Red short iron cracks when bent due to the presence of

A. Sulphur

B. Carbon

C. Phosphorus

D. Silicon

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. In basic Bessemer process, the steel heats the converter

B. In open-hearth process, the furnace heats the steel

C. In Siemens process, the impurities of pig iron are oxidised by the oxygen of the ore

D. All the above

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Bitumen in

A. Solid state, is called asphalt

B. Semi fluid state, is called mineral tar

C. Fluid state, is called petroleum

D. All the above

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. In stone arches, the stones are placed with their natural beds radial

B. In cornices, the stones are placed with their natural beds as vertical

C. In stone walls, the stones are placed with their natural beds as horizontal

D. All the above

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Smith's test of stones is performed to find out

A. The presence of soluble matter of stone

B. The compressive strength of the stone

C. The hardness of the stone

D. The toughness of the stone

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Solder material is an alloy which melts at a temperature above 400°C

B. Brazing is done at temperature above 600°C to 1100°C

C. Brazing joint is stronger than the solder joint

D. All 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 steel which contains fissures and cavities, is manufactured by

A. Cementation process

B. Crucible process

C. Bessemer process

D. Open hearth process

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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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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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Polymerization helps to improve the property of

A. Strength

B. Rigidity

C. Elasticity

D. All of these

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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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Lime stones are generally known as

A. Aqueous rocks

B. Sedimentary rocks

C. Stratified rocks

D. All the above

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Which of the following gradients exerts maximum influence on properties of steel?

A. Iron

B. Carbon

C. Manganese

D. Sulphur

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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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The slenderness ratio for masonry walls should not be more than

A. 10

B. 20

C. 30

D. 40

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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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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 timber having maximum resistance against white ants, is obtained from

A. Chir

B. Shishum

C. Sal

D. Teak

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The baked earth is called terra-cotta

B. The articles prepared from clay which is burnt at low temperature and cooled down slowly, are called earthen-ware

C. The articles prepared from refractory clays which as mixed with stone and crushed pottery, are called stone ware

D. All the above

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A good building stone should not absorb water more than

A. 5 %

B. 10 %

C. 15 %

D. 20 %

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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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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The low voltage porcelain is prepared by wet process

B. The high voltage porcelain is prepared by dry process

C. The low voltage porcelain is prepared by dry process

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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Varnish is a transparent or semi-transparent solution of resinous substances in

A. Alcohol

B. Linseed

C. Turpentine

D. All the above

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Teak wood is suitable for

A. Sports articles

B. Furnitures

C. Railway sleepers

D. All the above