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Question 1 of 478
1. Question
Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics?
Hint
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Question 2 of 478
2. Question
The rocks which are formed due to cooling of magma at a considerable depth from earth’s surface are called
Hint
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Question 3 of 478
3. Question
Plywood has the advantage of
Hint
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Question 4 of 478
4. Question
Due to attack of dry rot, the timber
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Question 5 of 478
5. Question
Excess of alumina in brick earth makes the brick
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Question 6 of 478
6. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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Question 7 of 478
7. Question
The constituent of cement which is responsible for all the undesirable properties of cement is
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Question 8 of 478
8. Question
Inner part of a timber log surrounding the pitch, is called
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Question 9 of 478
9. Question
For testing compressive and tensile strength of cement, the cement mortar is made by mixing cement and standard sand in the proportions of
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Question 10 of 478
10. Question
If ‘P’is the percentage of water required for normal consistency, water to be added for determination of initial setting time, is
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Question 11 of 478
11. Question
The basic purpose of a retarder in concrete is
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Question 12 of 478
12. Question
Clay and silt content in a good brick earth must be at least
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Question 13 of 478
13. Question
Which of the following is the purest form of iron?
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Question 14 of 478
14. Question
If the iron ore contains clay as an impurity, the flux added during calcination, is
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Question 15 of 478
15. Question
The stretcher bond in brick masonry can be used only when the thickness of wall is
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Question 16 of 478
16. Question
The plywood
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Question 17 of 478
17. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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Question 18 of 478
18. Question
Advantage of a clamp compared to a kiln for burning bricks is that
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Question 19 of 478
19. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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Question 20 of 478
20. Question
Assertion A : Pure lime takes a long time to develop adequate strength.
Reason R : Pure lime has slow hardening characteristics.
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Question 21 of 478
21. Question
During pudding
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Question 22 of 478
22. Question
Early attainment of strength in rapid hardening cement is mainly due to
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Question 23 of 478
23. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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Question 24 of 478
24. Question
Which of the following cements contains maximum percentage of dicalcium silicate?
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Question 25 of 478
25. Question
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
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Question 26 of 478
26. Question
Which of the following stresses is used for identifying the quality of structural steel?
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Question 27 of 478
27. Question
Quick lime
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Question 28 of 478
28. Question
Assertion A : Normally turpentine oil is recommended as thinner for indoor painting.
Reason R : Turpentine oil is costlier than other thinners.
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Question 29 of 478
29. Question
Putty is
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Question 30 of 478
30. Question
A mortar joint in masonry which is normal to the face of wall is known as
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Question 31 of 478
31. Question
A volatile substance added to a paint to make its application easy and smooth, is known as
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Question 32 of 478
32. Question
Jumper is a tool used for
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Question 33 of 478
33. Question
Pick up the volcanic rock from the following:
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Question 34 of 478
34. Question
Sapwood consists of
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Question 35 of 478
35. Question
Strength of cement concrete primarily depends upon
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Question 36 of 478
36. Question
The main function of alumina in brick earth is
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Question 37 of 478
37. Question
Cast iron
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Question 38 of 478
38. Question
Which of the following pairs gives a correct combination of the useful and harmful constituents
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Question 39 of 478
39. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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Question 40 of 478
40. Question
Hydraulic lime is obtained by
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Question 41 of 478
41. Question
Oil varnish generally consists of
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Question 42 of 478
42. Question
For testing compressive strength of cement, the size of cube used is
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Question 43 of 478
43. Question
When a brick is immersed in water for 24 hours and then dried, if
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Question 44 of 478
44. Question
Gypsum consists of
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Question 45 of 478
45. Question
For sanitary pipes and chemical stonewares,
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Question 46 of 478
46. Question
The most commonly used retarder in cement is
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Question 47 of 478
47. Question
The rocks which are formed due to cooling of magma at a relatively shallow depth from the earth’s
surface are called -
Question 48 of 478
48. Question
The ratio of the thickness of web to that of flange of steel rolled structural beams and channels is
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Question 49 of 478
49. Question
Non acid-resistant asbestos is:
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Question 50 of 478
50. Question
The pressure acting on the stones in stone masonry construction should be
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Question 51 of 478
51. Question
Pick up the constituent of good brick earth whose excess causes the raw bricks shrink and warp
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Question 52 of 478
52. Question
The type of bond provided in brick masonry for carrying heavy loads is
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Question 53 of 478
53. Question
Blister steel
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Question 54 of 478
54. Question
Gypsum is a
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Question 55 of 478
55. Question
Seasoning of timber is done
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Question 56 of 478
56. Question
Which of the following is a rock?
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Question 57 of 478
57. Question
The tendency of a stone is, to split along:
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Question 58 of 478
58. Question
Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of a railway
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Question 59 of 478
59. Question
Cast iron contains carbon approximately
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Question 60 of 478
60. Question
Which of the following trees yields hard wood?
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Question 61 of 478
61. Question
Soundness of cement is tested by
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Question 62 of 478
62. Question
First class timber has an average life of
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Question 63 of 478
63. Question
Bitumen may be dissolved in
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Question 64 of 478
64. Question
Which of the following ingredients of the brick earth enables the brick to retain its shape?
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Question 65 of 478
65. Question
Veneering means
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Question 66 of 478
66. Question
Number of bricks required for one cubic metre of brick masonry is
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Question 67 of 478
67. Question
Which one of the following is used for preparing porcelain?
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Question 68 of 478
68. Question
The main ingredients of Portland cement are
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Question 69 of 478
69. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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Question 70 of 478
70. Question
After storage, the strength of cement
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Question 71 of 478
71. Question
A bull nose brick is not used for
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Question 72 of 478
72. Question
The most common admixture which is used to accelerate the initial set of concrete is
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Question 73 of 478
73. Question
Chlorite, a green colour mineral is mainly derived from the decomposition of
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Question 74 of 478
74. Question
The ultimate tensile strength of structural mild steel is about
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Question 75 of 478
75. Question
Asbestos
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Question 76 of 478
76. Question
A queen closer is a
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Question 77 of 478
77. Question
The percentage of alumina and silica in good fire clay vary respectively is
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Question 78 of 478
78. Question
The proportions of lime and sand in the mortar normally used in brick construction are
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Question 79 of 478
79. Question
Index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregates, is called
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Question 80 of 478
80. Question
Which of the following sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action?
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Question 81 of 478
81. Question
Lime putty
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Question 82 of 478
82. Question
The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be.
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Question 83 of 478
83. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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Question 84 of 478
84. Question
Spalling hammer is used for
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Question 85 of 478
85. Question
Bullet proof glass is made of thick glass sheet sandwiched by a layer of
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Question 86 of 478
86. Question
Plywood is made by bonding together thin layers of wood in such a way that the angle between
grains of any layer to grains of adjacent layers is -
Question 87 of 478
87. Question
According to IS 399-1963, the weight of the timber is specified at
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Question 88 of 478
88. Question
The internal size of mould used in brick preparation is
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Question 89 of 478
89. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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Question 90 of 478
90. Question
Quick lime is
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Question 91 of 478
91. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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Question 92 of 478
92. Question
The initial setting time for ordinary Portland cement as per IS specifications should not be less
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Question 93 of 478
93. Question
Rapid hardening cement attains early strength due to
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Question 94 of 478
94. Question
With increase in moisture content, the bulking of sand
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Question 95 of 478
95. Question
Plywood is normally available
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Question 96 of 478
96. Question
Compared to mild steel, cast iron has
(i) High compressive strength
(ii) High tensile strength
(iii) Low compressive strength
(iv) Low tensile strength
The correct answer is -
Question 97 of 478
97. Question
In a mortar, the binding material is
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Question 98 of 478
98. Question
The vehicle used in case of enamel paints is usually
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Question 99 of 478
99. Question
In the method of condensation polymerization,
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Question 100 of 478
100. Question
The slenderness ratio for masonry walls should not be more than
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Question 101 of 478
101. Question
Sand stone is
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Question 102 of 478
102. Question
Which of the following represents a metamorphic rock?
(i) Slate
(ii) Shale
(iii) Quartzite
The correct answer is -
Question 103 of 478
103. Question
For the manufacture of Portland cement, the proportions of raw materials used, are
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Question 104 of 478
104. Question
A good building stone should not absorb water more than
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Question 105 of 478
105. Question
Good quality stones must
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Question 106 of 478
106. Question
Specific gravity for most of the building stones lies between
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Question 107 of 478
107. Question
Initial setting time of cement for asbestos cement products should be not less than
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Question 108 of 478
108. Question
The age of a tree can be known by examining
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Question 109 of 478
109. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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Question 110 of 478
110. Question
Percentage of silica in a good brick earth lies between
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Question 111 of 478
111. Question
Resins are
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Question 112 of 478
112. Question
Quick lime is
(i) Slow in setting
(ii) Rapid in slacking
(iii) Good in strength
The correct answer is -
Question 113 of 478
113. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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Question 114 of 478
114. Question
As per IS specifications, the maximum final setting time for ordinary Portland cement should be
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Question 115 of 478
115. Question
Shingle is
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Question 116 of 478
116. Question
Proper amount of entrained air in concrete results in
(i) Better workability
(ii) Better resistance to freezing and thawing
(iii) Lesser workability
(iv) Less resistance to freezing and thawing
The correct answer is -
Question 117 of 478
117. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following: Method of sawing timber
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Question 118 of 478
118. Question
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.
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Question 119 of 478
119. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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Question 120 of 478
120. Question
Expansion Joints in masonry walls are provided in wall lengths usater than
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Question 121 of 478
121. Question
Cast steel is manufactured by
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Question 122 of 478
122. Question
Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt,
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Question 123 of 478
123. Question
The foliated structure is very common in
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Question 124 of 478
124. Question
Cross cut saw is used for
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Question 125 of 478
125. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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Question 126 of 478
126. Question
A first class brick when immersed in cold water for 24 hours should not absorb water more than
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Question 127 of 478
127. Question
The minimum compressive strength of 2nd class bricks should be
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Question 128 of 478
128. Question
Which of the following bricks are used for lining of furnaces?
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Question 129 of 478
129. Question
Bulking of sand is caused due to
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Question 130 of 478
130. Question
According to IS specifications, the compressive strength of ordinary Portland cement after three
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Question 131 of 478
131. Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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Question 132 of 478
132. Question
The amount of water used for one kg of distemper is
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Question 133 of 478
133. Question
Smith’s test of stones is performed to find out
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Question 134 of 478
134. Question
The most important tool in brick laying for lifting and spreading mortar and for forming joints is
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Question 135 of 478
135. Question
The weight of 1 m3 of brick earth, is about
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Question 136 of 478
136. Question
Which of the following is a mineral?
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Question 137 of 478
137. Question
Age of a tree may be ascertained by
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Question 138 of 478
138. Question
Crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than
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Question 139 of 478
139. Question
Generally wooden moulds are made from
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Question 140 of 478
140. Question
The nominal size of the modular brick is
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Question 141 of 478
141. Question
Bitumen is generally obtained from
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Question 142 of 478
142. Question
The main constituent which imparts hydraulicity to hydraulic lime is
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Question 143 of 478
143. Question
Calcination of iron ores is done
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Question 144 of 478
144. Question
Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large
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Question 145 of 478
145. Question
The commonly used thinner in oil paints, is
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Question 146 of 478
146. Question
Minimum thickness of wall where single Flemish bond can be used is
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Question 147 of 478
147. Question
The pigment used in paints for corrosive resistance, is
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Question 148 of 478
148. Question
Slate is formed by metamorphic action on
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Question 149 of 478
149. Question
Sea sand used in structures causes
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Question 150 of 478
150. Question
The trunk of tree left after cutting all the branches is known as
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Question 151 of 478
151. Question
The weight of a good quality brick when immersed in water for a period of 16 hours should not
exceed the weight of dry brick -
Question 152 of 478
152. Question
Pug mill is used for
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Question 153 of 478
153. Question
Pick up the synthetic resin from the following:
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Question 154 of 478
154. Question
Addition of pozzolana to ordinary Portland cement increases
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Question 155 of 478
155. Question
Plastics are compounds of carbon with element
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Question 156 of 478
156. Question
Paints with white lead base are suitable for painting of
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Question 157 of 478
157. Question
For a good building stone, its specific gravity should the greater than
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Question 158 of 478
158. Question
Sandstone is a
(i) Sedimentary rock
(ii) Aqueous rock
(iii) Siliceous rock
The correct answer is -
Question 159 of 478
159. Question
The rocks having alumina or clay as their major constituents are known as
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Question 160 of 478
160. Question
The practical limit of moisture content achieved in air drying of timber is
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Question 161 of 478
161. Question
Glazing of clay products, is done
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Question 162 of 478
162. Question
Study the following statements.
(i) Hydraulic lime is suitable for white washing,
(ii) Fat lime is suitable for whitewashing,
(iii) Hydraulic lime is suitable for making mortar,
(iv) Fat lime is suitable for making mortar.
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Question 163 of 478
163. Question
The yield strength and tensile strength of low carbon steel may be improved by the addition of
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Question 164 of 478
164. Question
Three basic raw materials which are needed in large quantities for production of steel are
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Question 165 of 478
165. Question
To give a brilliant finish, the type of varnish used, is
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Question 166 of 478
166. Question
Which of the following should be used for hearting of thicker walls?
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Question 167 of 478
167. Question
Asbestos