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The slag which floats on the surface of the molten iron generally contains

A. Lime (CaO) 45%

B. Silica (SiO2) 35%

C. Alumina (Al2O3) 12% and MgO, CaSO4, KMnO2 and FeO 8%

D. All the above

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D. All the above


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The percentage of water for normal consistency, is

A. 5% to 15%

B. 10% to 25%

C. 15% to 25%

D. 20% to 30%

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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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Name the type of cement from the following for canal linings:

A. Sulphate resisting cement

B. Rapid hardening cement

C. Quick setting cement

D. Pozzolana cement

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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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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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Bulking of sand is caused due to

A. Surface moisture

B. Air voids

C. Viscosity

D. Clay contents

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Lime is available in Free State

B. Lime is available by dissolving calcium carbonate in water

C. Lime is available by calcining calcium carbonate at 900°C

D. Lime is nothing but calcium chloride

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The percentage of alumina and silica in good fire clay vary respectively is

A. 25, 75

B. 30, 70

C. 35, 65

D. All of these

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Pick up the volcanic rock from the following:

A. Granite

B. Dolerite

C. Basalt

D. All the above

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The usual percentages of clay and metal in cermet are:

A. 50%, 50%

B. 60%, 40%

C. 70%, 30%

D. 80%, 20%

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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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To retard the initial setting time of cement, the compound responsible, is

A. Tri-calcium silicate

B. Gypsum

C. Di-calcium silicate

D. Tri-calcium aluminate

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Which of the following stresses is used for identifying the quality of structural steel?

A. Ultimate stress

B. Yield stress

C. Proof stress

D. None of the above

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German silver is an alloy of

A. Zinc, lead and nickel

B. Silver, gold and lead

C. Copper, nickel and zinc

D. Copper, brass and zinc

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Sandstone is a (i) Sedimentary rock (ii) Aqueous rock (iii) Siliceous rock The correct answer is

A. Only (i)

B. Both (i) and (ii)

C. Both (i) and (iii)

D. All (i), (ii) and (iii)

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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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In a mortar, the binding material is

A. Cement

B. Sand

C. Surkhi

D. Cinder

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In order of increasing percentage of silica, the correct sequence is

A. Sandy clay, calcareous clay, pure clay

B. Calcareous clay, pure clay, sandy clay

C. Pure clay, sandy clay, calcareous clay

D. None of these

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The weight of 1 m3 of brick earth, is about

A. 1200 kg

B. 1500 kg

C. 1800 kg

D. 2000 kg

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Minimum thickness of wall where single Flemish bond can be used is

A. Half brick thick

B. One brick thick

C. One and a half bricks thick

D. Two bricks thick

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Generally wooden moulds are made from

A. Ply wood

B. Shishum wood

C. Deodar wood

D. Teak wood

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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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Turpentine oil is used in paints as

A. Thinner

B. Vehicle

C. Base

D. Drier

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Elastomers can extend upto

A. Five times their original dimensions

B. Seven times their original dimensions

C. Ten times their original dimensions

D. Three times their original dimensions

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Pick up the non-inflammable plastic from the following:

A. Cellulose acetate plastics

B. Polyvinyl chloride plastics

C. Phenol formaldehyde plastic

D. Urea formaldehyde plastic

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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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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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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 most favourable condition for the rapid growth of fungus for dry rot from the following:

A. Absence of sun light

B. Dampness

C. Presence of sap

D. All the above

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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