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Which of the following represents a metamorphic rock? (i) Slate (ii) Shale (iii) Quartzite The correct answer is

A. Only (iii)

B. Both (i) and (iii)

C. Both (ii) and (iii)

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

Correct Answer :

B. Both (i) and (iii)


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For construction of structures under water, the type of lime used, is

A. Hydraulic lime

B. Fat lime

C. Quick lime

D. Pure lime

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The presence of original rounded surface on the manufactured piece of timber, is called

A. Wane

B. Torn grain

C. Diagonal grain

D. Chipmark

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The process of manufacturing steel by heating short lengths of wrought iron bars mixed with charcoal in fire clay crucibles and collecting the molten iron into moulds, is known as

A. Cementation process

B. Crucible process

C. Bessemer process

D. Open hearth process

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Gypsum is a

A. Mechanically formed sedimentary rock

B. Igneous rock

C. Chemically precipitated sedimentary rock

D. Metamorphic rock

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Bitumen in

A. Solid state, is called asphalt

B. Semi fluid state, is called mineral tar

C. Fluid state, is called petroleum

D. All the above

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Plywood is obtained by gluing wooden sheets at

A. 100 to 150 N/cm2

B. 100 to 130°C

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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Assertion A : Paints with white lead base are not recommended for painting of iron works. Reason R : Paints with white lead base do not check rusting of iron. Select your answer according to the coding system given below:

A. Both A and R is true and, R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

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The commonly used lime in white washing, is

A. White lime

B. Fat lime

C. Hydraulic lime

D. Quick lime

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Quick lime

A. Generates heat when added to water

B. Reacts with carbon dioxide

C. May be used for white-washing

D. All the above

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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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Lime stones are generally known as

A. Aqueous rocks

B. Sedimentary rocks

C. Stratified rocks

D. All the above

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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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Slate is formed by metamorphic action on

A. Shale

B. Lime stone

C. Sand stone

D. Granite

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Percentage of carbon content in mild steel is

A. Less than 0.25

B. Between 0.25 and 0.7

C. Between 0.7 and 1.5

D. Greater than 1.5

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Apiece of sawn timber whose cross-sectional dimensions exceed 5 cm, in one direction and 20 cm in the other direction, is called a

A. Cant

B. Deal

C. Baulk

D. Strip

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The softest rock is

A. Marble

B. Diamond

C. Talc

D. Quartz

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Bull's trench kiln a trench excavated in ground

B. Hoffman's kiln is constructed over ground

C. Tunnel Kiln is constructed as a tunnel

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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The trunk of tree left after cutting all the branches is known as

A. Log

B. Batten

C. Plank

D. Baulk

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Wrought iron contains carbon upto

A. 0.25 %

B. 1.0 %

C. 1.5 %

D. 2 %

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For the manufacture of plywood, veneers are placed so that grains of adjacent veneers

A. Run at right angles

B. Parallel

C. Inclined at 45°

D. Inclined at 60°

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Stainless steel contains

A. 18% of chromium and 8% nickel

B. 8% of chromium and 18% of nickel

C. 12% of chromium and 36% of nickel

D. 36% of chromium and 12% of nickel

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Seasoning of timber is essential to remove

A. Knots from timber

B. Sap from timber

C. Twisted fibre from timber

D. Roughness of timber

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The steel used for rails under heavy traffic and on sharp curves, is

A. Nickel steel

B. Chrome steel

C. Manganese steel

D. Vanadium steel

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Duco paints are

A. Plastic paints

B. Cellulose paints

C. Emulsion paints

D. Oil paints

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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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If P is the percentage of water required for normal consistency, water to be added for determination of initial setting time, is

A. 0.70 P

B. 0.75 P

C. 0.80 P

D. 0.85 P

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Which one of the following polymers is obtained from condensation polymerization?

A. Phenol formaldehyde

B. Carbamide

C. Melamine-formaldehyde

D. All of these

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Melamine is obtained from calcium carbide

B. Formaldehyde is prepared synthetically from methane

C. The melamine when reacted with formaldehyde forms the melamineformaldehyde resin

D. All the above

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For light and ornamental casting, the most unsuitable pig iron, is

A. Bessemer pig

B. Grey or foundry pig

C. White or forge pig

D. Mottled pig