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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

Correct Answer :

D. All the above


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The lime which contains mainly calcium oxide and slacks with water, is

A. Fat lime

B. Quick lime

C. Hydraulic lime

D. Poor lime

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Adding 5% to 6% of moisture content by weight, increases the volume of dry sand from 18% to 38%

B. The bulking of fine sand is more than that of coarse sand

C. If the percentage content of moisture exceeds 10%, increase in bulk of sand starts increasing

D. All the above

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Stucco paints are suitable for

A. Stone masonry

B. Brick walls

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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The coefficient of hardness of stones used in road work should be greater than

A. 10

B. 12

C. 15

D. 17

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Asbestos

A. Is a natural fibrous mineral substance

B. Is composed of hydrous silicates of calcium and magnesium (CaSiO3, 3MgSiO3)

C. Contains iron oxide and alumina

D. All the above

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The rocks in which argil (or clay) predominates, are called

A. Siliceous rocks

B. Argillaceous rocks

C. Calcareous rocks

D. Igneous rocks

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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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Lime concrete is generally used for

A. Wall foundations

B. Flooring at ground level

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Alexander Parkes, a Scottish chemist prepared a hard material by mixing camphor and alcohol with nitro cellulose and called it, as Parkesite

B. Dr. L. Bakeland, a Belgian scientist prepared a product known as Bakelite

C. Pollark, an Austrian scientist prepared a substance from urea and formaldehyde and called it Plastic

D. All the above

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Asphalt is obtained from

A. Petroleum distillation

B. Bitumen distillation

C. Plastic distillation

D. None of these

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Which of the following should be used for hearting of thicker walls?

A. Headers

B. Stretchers

C. Brick bats

D. Queen closer

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The free quartz suddenly expands at a temperature lower than 600°C

B. The lime stone resists fire upto about 800°C and at higher temperature it splits into CaO and CO2

C. The sand stone with silicates resist a fire in a better way

D. All the above

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The frog of the brick in a brick masonry is generally kept on

A. Bottom face

B. Top face

C. Shorter side

D. Longer side

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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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As per IS specifications, the maximum final setting time for ordinary Portland cement should be

A. 30 minutes

B. 1 hour

C. 6 hours

D. 10 hours

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A piece of timber whose thickness and width are respectively 5 cm and 10 cm is called

A. Slate

B. Plank

C. Board

D. Strip

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. In stone arches, the stones are placed with their natural beds radial

B. In cornices, the stones are placed with their natural beds as vertical

C. In stone walls, the stones are placed with their natural beds as horizontal

D. All the above

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Quick lime (or caustic lime)

A. Is obtained by the calcination of pure lime stone

B. Has great affinity to moisture

C. Is amorphous

D. All the above

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The specific gravity of marble, is

A. 2.50

B. 2.60

C. 2.66

D. 2.72

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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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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Blisters in the finished wrought iron, are caused due to the reaction between oxide of iron and carbon

B. The edges of a finished wrought iron are rough due to red shortage

C. Pig iron (charcoal) is manufactured from magnetic ore (Fe3O4)

D. All the above

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A heavy stone is suitable for

A. Arches

B. Rubble masonry

C. Roads

D. Retaining walls

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Quartzite is a

A. Metamorphic rock

B. Argillaceous rock

C. Calcareous rock

D. Siliceous rock

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Which of the following is the purest form of iron?

A. Cast iron

B. Wrought iron

C. Mild steel

D. High carbon steel

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The variety of pig iron used for the manufacture of steel by Bessemer process, is

A. Bessemer pig

B. Grey pig

C. White forge pig

D. Mottled pig

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Rocks formed due to alteration of original structure due to heat and excessive pressure are called

A. Sedimentary rocks

B. Igneous rocks

C. Metamorphic rocks

D. None 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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Pick up the synthetic resin from the following:

A. Urea resin

B. Phenolic resin

C. Resorcinol resin

D. All of these

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Refractory bricks resist

A. High temperature

B. Chemical action

C. Dampness

D. All the above

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Duco is one of the patent forms of

A. Emulsion paints

B. Plastic paints

C. Bituminous paints

D. Cellulose paints