The main constituent of cement which is responsible for initial setting of cement is

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The main constituent of cement which is responsible for initial setting of cement is

A. Di-calcium silicate

B. Tri-calcium silicate

C. Tri-calcium aluminate

D. All of the above

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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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The stretcher bond in brick masonry can be used only when the thickness of wall is

A. 90 mm

B. 180 mm

C. 190 mm

D. 280 mm

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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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Plastics are compounds of carbon with element

A. Hydrogen

B. Nitrogen

C. Oxygen

D. All of these

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The ratio of the thickness of web to that of flange of steel rolled structural beams and channels is

A. Less than 1

B. Equal to 1

C. Greater than 1

D. Less than 1 in beams but greater than 1 in channels

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Bituminous fells are used for

A. Covering A.C. sheets

B. Covering sloping roofs

C. D.P.C.

D. None to these

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The foliated structure is very common in

A. Sedimentary rocks

B. Igneous rocks

C. Metamorphic rocks

D. None of these

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Corrugated sheet iron is made by passing plain sheets between grooved rollers

B. Strength and stiffness of corrugated sheets are considerably increased

C. Corrugated sheets are generally used on slanting roofs

D. All the above

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Refractory bricks are

A. Neutral refractory bricks

B. Acid refractory bricks

C. Basic refractory bricks

D. All the above

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The rocks formed by gradual deposition, are called

A. Sedimentary rocks

B. Igneous rocks

C. Metamorphic rocks

D. None of these

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The amount of water used for one kg of distemper is

A. 0.2 liter

B. 0.4 liter

C. 0.6 liter

D. 0.8 liter

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Pig iron obtained from the furnace which is properly provided with fuel at a very high temperature, is called

A. Bessemer pig

B. Grey or foundry pig

C. White or forge pig

D. Mottled pig

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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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Spirit varnish generally consists of

A. Oil, wax and resin

B. Alcohol, wax and turpentine

C. Pigment and synthetic resin

D. Spirit and shellac

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Which one of the following is an air binding material?

A. Gypsum

B. Acid-resistant cement

C. Quick lime

D. All of these

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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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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The plywoods do not split or crack due to changes in atmosphere

B. The commercial plywoods are available upto 150 cm wide and upto 300 cm long

C. The plywoods possess uniform tensile strength in all directions

D. All the above

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For testing compressive strength of cement, the size of cube used is

A. 50 mm

B. 70.6 mm

C. 100 mm

D. 150 mm

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Which of the following pairs gives a correct combination of the useful and harmful constituents respectively of a good brick earth?

A. Lime stone and alumina

B. Silica and alkalies

C. Alumina and iron

D. Alkalies and magnesium

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Lime putty

A. Is made from hydraulic lime

B. Is made by adding lime to water

C. Can be used only upto three days

D. All of above

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Quick setting cement is produced by adding

A. Less amount of gypsum in very fine powdered form

B. More amount of gypsum in very fine powdered form

C. Aluminium sulphate in very fine powdered form

D. Pozzolana in very fine powdered form

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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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To give a brilliant finish, the type of varnish used, is

A. Water varnish

B. Spirit varnish

C. Turpentine varnish

D. Oil varnish

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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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Initial setting time of cement for asbestos cement products should be not less than

A. 30 minutes

B. 50 minutes

C. 75 minutes

D. 90 minutes

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Bitumen paints offer

A. Pleasing surface

B. Hard surface

C. Smooth surface

D. Protective surface

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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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Dorry's testing machine is used for

A. Crushing test of stone

B. Hardness test of stone

C. Impact test of stone

D. Water absorption test

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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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Lime stones are generally known as

A. Aqueous rocks

B. Sedimentary rocks

C. Stratified rocks

D. All the above

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C. Tri-calcium aluminate

The main constituent of cement which is responsible for initial setting of cement is

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