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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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B. Water proof cement paints


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Teak wood is suitable for

A. Sports articles

B. Furnitures

C. Railway sleepers

D. All the above

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If water required for 1 bag of cement is 30 litres, the water cement ratio is:

A. 0.40

B. 0.50

C. 0.60

D. None of these

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Iron ore may contain

A. Carbon

B. Silicon

C. Phosphorus and manganese

D. All the above

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The ultimate tensile strength of structural mild steel is about

A. 160 N/mm²

B. 260 N/mm²

C. 420 N/mm²

D. 520 N/mm²

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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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Dolomite is a lime stone which contains carbonate of magnesia upto

A. 15 %

B. 20 %

C. 25 %

D. 45 %

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The curved swellings from the growth of layers or wounds left after branches are cut off in an irregular manner are known as

A. Knots

B. Rindgalls

C. Burls

D. None of these

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Plywood is normally available

A. 1 mm thick

B. 2 mm thick

C. 2 to 3 mm thick

D. 3 mm to 4 mm thick

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

A. Mulberry

B. Mahogany

C. Sal

D. Deodar

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Brittleness of cold is due to an excess of

A. Sulphur

B. Carbon

C. Phosphorus

D. Silicon

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Bitumen felt

A. Is used as water proofing material

B. Is used as damp proofing material

C. Is made from bitumen and hessian fibres

D. All the above

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The operation of removal of impurities or clay adhering to iron ores, is known as

A. Dressing

B. Calcination

C. Roasting

D. Smelting

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The most fire resistant paints are:

A. Enamel paints

B. Aluminium paints

C. Asbestos paints

D. Cement paints

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The minimum percentage of silica, alumina and ferric oxide in lime for white washing, is

A. 20

B. 15

C. 5

D. 0

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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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Commonly used thinner in

A. Lacquer paints, is alcohol

B. Cellulose paints is ethyl acetate

C. Oil paints, is naphtha

D. All the above

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The standard size of masonry bricks, is

A. 18 cm × 8 cm × 8 cm

B. 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm

C. 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm

D. 21 cm × 11 cm × 11 cm

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The stones obtained by blasting are used as

A. Ballast in railways

B. Aggregates for concrete

C. Road metal

D. All the above

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The material generally not used as extender in paints, is

A. Powdered silica

B. Gypsum

C. Talc

D. Zinc white

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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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Bitumen felt is used for

A. Water proofing

B. Damp proofing

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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A bull nose brick is not used for

A. Rounding off sharp corners

B. Pillars

C. Decoration purpose

D. Arches

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Upto a maximum of 72% of iron, is available in

A. Magnetite

B. Limonite

C. Siderite

D. Iron pyrites

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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 thermosetting plastic

A. Becomes rigid when moulded at suitable pressure and temperature

B. At 127°C to 177°C permanently set and further application of heat does not soften it

C. Chars at 343°C

D. All the above

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Based on flow quality, the sequence of pipes is

A. A.C. pipes, G.I. pipes, C.I. pipes, PVC pipes

B. C.I. pipes, G.I. pipes, A.C. pipes, PVC pipes

C. C.I. pipes, G.I. pipes, PVC pipes, A.C. pipes

D. None of these

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Generally wooden moulds are made from

A. Ply wood

B. Shishum wood

C. Deodar wood

D. Teak wood