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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%

Correct Answer :

D. 80%, 20%


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Minimum of 40% of iron, is available in

A. Magnetite

B. Red haematite

C. Limonite

D. Black band

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Pig iron made from haematite ores free from sulphur, phosphorus and copper, is known as

A. Bessemer pig

B. Grey or foundry pig

C. White or forge pig

D. Mottled pig

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The lime which contains high percentage of calcium oxide, is generally called

A. Fat lime

B. Rich lime

C. White lime

D. None of these

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The rocks which are formed due to cooling of magma at a considerable depth from earth's surface are called

A. Plutonic rocks

B. Hypabyssal rocks

C. Volcanic rocks

D. Igneous rocks

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The commonly used drying oil for oil paints, is

A. Olive oil

B. Linseed oil

C. Kerosene oil

D. Acetate of lead

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For the manufacture of stainless steel, steel is mixed with

A. Chromium

B. Nickel

C. Tungsten

D. None of these

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For melting one tonne of cast iron

A. 700 m3 air is required

B. 20 kg limestone is required

C. One quintal coke is required

D. All the above

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Plastic bitumen is generally used for

A. Road pavements

B. Expansion joints

C. Crack fillings

D. None to these

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Excess of silica in brick earth results in

A. Cracking and warping of bricks

B. Loss of cohesion

C. Enhancing the impermeability of bricks

D. None of the above

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The cement becomes unsound by the presence of excess

A. Sulphur

B. Magnesia

C. Lime

D. All of these

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The commonly used colour pigment in paints, is

A. Ambers

B. Carbon black

C. Iron oxide

D. All the above

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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. The baked earth is called terra-cotta

B. The articles prepared from clay which is burnt at low temperature and cooled down slowly, are called earthen-ware

C. The articles prepared from refractory clays which as mixed with stone and crushed pottery, are called stone ware

D. All the above

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A mortar joint in masonry which is normal to the face of wall is known as

A. Bed joint

B. Wall joint

C. Cross joint

D. Bonded joint

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According to ISI, bitumen is classified into

A. 2 grades

B. 4 grades

C. 8 grades

D. 10 grades

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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 most commonly used base for timber painting, is

A. Red lead

B. Zinc white

C. White lead

D. Titanium white

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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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Duco is one of the patent forms of

A. Emulsion paints

B. Plastic paints

C. Bituminous paints

D. Cellulose paints

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Addition of pozzolana to ordinary Portland cement increases

A. Bleeding

B. Shrinkage

C. Permeability

D. Heat of hydration

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Wrought iron is manufactured from pig iron by

A. Refining

B. Pudding

C. Shingling

D. All the above

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The colour of statuary marble used for sculptor's work, is

A. Red

B. Blue

C. White

D. Green

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Bitumen emulsion is

A. A liquid containing bitumen in suspension

B. A paint

C. Used as anti-corrosive paint

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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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The lime in excess makes the cement unsound and causes the cement to expand and disintegrate

B. The silica in excess makes the cement stronger but its setting time also increases

C. The excess amount of alumina weakens the cement

D. All the above

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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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Mastic asphalt is normally used for

A. Sound insulation

B. Water proofing

C. Fire proofing

D. None to 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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A well seasoned timber may contain moisture up to

A. 4 to 6 %

B. 6 to 8 %

C. 8 to 10 %

D. 10 to 12 %

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Portland cement manufactured from pure white chalk and clay but free from iron-oxide, is known as

A. Quick setting cement

B. Rapid hardening cement

C. White cement

D. Low heat Portland cement