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The method of addition polymerization is used for obtaining:

A. Polystyrene

B. Polypropylene

C. Polyvinylchloride

D. All of these

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D. All 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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Bitumen is generally obtained from

A. Organic material

B. Synthetic material

C. Petroleum product

D. Coal

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The portion of the brick without a triangular corner equal to half the width and half the length, is called

A. Closer

B. Queen closer

C. King closer

D. Squint brick

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Pick up the polymineralic rock from the following:

A. Quartz sand

B. Pure gypsum

C. Magnesite

D. Granite

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Chemically, marble is known as

A. Metamorphic rock

B. Argillaceous rock

C. Calcareous rock

D. Siliceous rock

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The sequence of refractory materials according to increasing melting points is:

A. Dolomite, Magnesia, Bauxite, Chromites

B. Bauxite, Chromites, Dolomite, Magnesia

C. Magnesia, Bauxite, Dolomite, Chromites

D. None of these

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The substance which consists of one primary chemical, is known as monomer

B. The polymer consists of thousands of monomers joined together

C. The polymer molecule is called macro-molecule

D. All the above

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After storage, the strength of cement

A. Decreases

B. Increases

C. Remains same

D. May increase or decrease

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The most commonly used base for timber painting, is

A. Red lead

B. Zinc white

C. White lead

D. Titanium white

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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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Hydraulic lime is obtained by

A. Burning of lime stone

B. Burning of kankar

C. Adding water to quick lime

D. Calcination of pure clay

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Knots in timber are

A. Defects caused by crushing fibres

B. Splits radiating from the centre

C. Speckled strains

D. Signs of branches cut off

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Water paint is a

A. White wash

B. Colour wash

C. Whiting

D. All the above

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Rust is due to formation of oxides

B. Cast iron oxidises less

C. Steel oxidises most

D. All the above

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Steel produced by open hearth process is milder than that obtained by the Bessemer process

B. Engineers prefer open hearth steel for structural purpose as it is more homogenous

C. Basic Bessemer process is suitable for converting poor ore containing a large proportion of sulphur and phosphorus into steel

D. All the above

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The cast iron when heated to red heat with powdered red haematite in an oven for increasing its toughness, is converted to

A. Grey cast iron

B. White cast iron

C. Mottled cast iron

D. Toughed cast iron

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The size of mould for bricks, is generally kept

A. A little large to specified size

B. A little small to specified size

C. Equal to specified size

D. 10% larger than specified size

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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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A prime coat is given to steel work with

A. An oxide of iron paint

B. A mixture of white lead and lead paint

C. A special paint

D. Cement paint

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The base material for distemper, is

A. Chalk

B. Lime

C. Lime putty

D. Cement wash

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Slump test for concrete is carried out, to determine

A. Strength

B. Durability

C. Workability

D. Water content

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Stones used for rubble masonry must be

A. Soft

B. Hard

C. Light

D. Heavy

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Which of the following metamorphic rocks has the most weather resisting characteristics?

A. Marble

B. Quartzite

C. Slate

D. Lime stone

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Number of bricks required for one cubic metre of brick masonry is

A. 400

B. 450

C. 500

D. 550

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Cast iron is used for

A. Structural works in beams

B. Small sized water pipes

C. Columns and struts

D. None to 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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The most commonly used synthetic abrasive is

A. Aluminium carbide

B. Boric acid

C. Silicon

D. All of these

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Veneering means

A. Carving out designs on timber planks

B. Chemically treating timber planks

C. Thick layer of superior wood glued to inferior wood

D. Thin layer of superior wood glued to inferior wood

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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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The portion of the brick cut across its width and having its length equal to that of a full brick, is known as

A. Closer

B. Queen closer

C. King closer

D. Prince closer