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Pozzolana (or surkhi) is used in lime

A. To impart hydraulicity

B. To prevent shrinkage

C. To decrease the cost of construction

D. To decrease the setting time

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A. To impart hydraulicity


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In paints, the pigment is responsible for

A. Durability

B. Colour

C. Smoothness

D. Glassy face

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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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Plywood is obtained by gluing wooden sheets at

A. 100 to 150 N/cm2

B. 100 to 130°C

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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Minimum of 40% of iron, is available in

A. Magnetite

B. Red haematite

C. Limonite

D. Black band

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For lime concrete,

A. Slump is 50 to 75 mm

B. Flexural strength at 90 days is 0.2 N/mm2

C. Compressive strength at 90 days is 1.5 N/mm2

D. All the above

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The softest rock is

A. Marble

B. Diamond

C. Talc

D. Quartz

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The most common admixture which is used to accelerate the initial set of concrete is

A. Gypsum

B. Calcium chloride

C. Calcium carbonate

D. None of the above

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Lacquer paints

A. Are generally applied on structural steel

B. Are less durable as compared to enamel paints

C. Consist of resin and nitro-cellulose

D. All the above

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Distemper is

A. A paint consisting of powdered chalk, pigments and water

B. A water proofing agent

C. A paint consisting of coloured cement and water

D. A drying agent

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The main constituent of fly-ash, is

A. Aluminium oxide

B. Silica

C. Ferrous oxide

D. All of these

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The commonly used thinner in oil paints, is

A. Naphtha

B. Turpentine

C. Both (a) and (b)

D. None the these

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Oil varnish generally consists of

A. Synthetic resin and spirit

B. Oil, wax and resin

C. Resin, oil and turpentine

D. Spirit, oil and wax

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For slaking of 10 kg of CaO, the theoretical amount of water is

A. 2.2 kg

B. 1.5 kg

C. 3.2 kg

D. None of these

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Based on its dry weight, a freshly felled tree may contain water

A. 25 %

B. 50 %

C. 75 %

D. 100 %

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Cast steel is manufactured by

A. Cementation process

B. Crucible process

C. Bessemer process

D. Open hearth process

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Pozzolana (or surkhi) is used in lime

A. To impart hydraulicity

B. To prevent shrinkage

C. To decrease the cost of construction

D. To decrease the setting time

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Which of the following timbers is suitable for making sports goods?

A. Mulberry

B. Mahogany

C. Sal

D. Deodar

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Bitumen is generally obtained from

A. Organic material

B. Synthetic material

C. Petroleum product

D. Coal

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Which of the following cements contains maximum percentage of dicalcium silicate?

A. Ordinary Portland cement

B. Low heat cement

C. Rapid hardening cement

D. Sulphate resisting cement

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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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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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In stone masonry, stones (stratified rocks) are so placed that the direction of pressure to the plane of bedding is

A. Right angles

B. 45°

C. 60°

D. Parallel

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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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Refractory bricks are used for

A. Retaining walls

B. Columns

C. Piers

D. Combustion chambers

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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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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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A good quality stone absorbs water less than

A. 5 %

B. 10 %

C. 15 %

D. 25 %

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Seasoning of timber is done for

A. Increasing moisture content

B. Decreasing moisture content

C. Increasing strength of timber

D. None to these

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Addition of pozzolana to ordinary Portland cement increases

A. Bleeding

B. Shrinkage

C. Permeability

D. Heat of hydration

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A mortar joint in masonry which is normal to the face of wall is known as

A. Bed joint

B. Wall joint

C. Cross joint

D. Bonded joint