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Q21 ⇒ Rocks formed by gradual deposition are Sedimentary rocks [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Metamorphic rocks Igneous rocks None of these |
Q22 ⇒ If water required for 1 bag of cement is 30 litres, the water cement ratio is : 0.60 [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] 0.40 0.50 None of these. |
Q23 ⇒ Quartitze is a silicious rock [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] argillaceous rock calcareous rock aqueous rock |
Q24 ⇒ Rocks having silica as main constituent are
called Silicious rocks [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Calcareous rocks Argillaceous rocks None of these |
Q25 ⇒ The portion of a brick cut to form angles other than right angles in plan, is known as. squint brick. [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] queen closer king closer closer |
Q26 ⇒ Which of the following is a mineral ? quartz [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] basalt granite syenite |
Q27 ⇒ Stone generally used for railway ballast is Basalt or trap basalt [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Sandstone Dolomite Marble |
Q28 ⇒ The cement becomes unsound by the presence of excess. All of these. [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] sulphur magnesia lime |
Q29 ⇒ Slate is formed by metamorphic action on shale [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] lime stone sand stone granite |
Q30 ⇒ The compressive strength of stone is found
out by Crushing test [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Attrition test Hardness test Impact test |
Q31 ⇒ The steel which contains fissures and cavities, is manufactured by. Cementation process [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Crucible process Bessemer process Open hearth process. |
Q32 ⇒ Which of the following is a rock ? gypsum [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] quartz mica none of the above |
Q33 ⇒ The percentage of alumina in good brick earth
lies between 20-30% [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] 10-20% 30-40% 40-50% |
Q34 ⇒ Bitumen emulsion is. all the above. [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] a liquid containing bitumen in suspension a paint used as anti-corrosive paint |
Q35 ⇒ Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica quartz and mica are minerals [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] basalt and marble are the only metamorphic rocks there is no sedimentary rock granite is the only igneous rock |
Q36 ⇒ The bricks used for lining of furnaces are Refractory bricks [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Under burnt bricks Over burnt bricks None of these |
Q37 ⇒ In order of increasing percentage of silica, the correct sequence is. calcareous clay, pure clay, sandy clay [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] sandy clay, calcareous clay, pure clay pure clay, sandy clay, calcareous clay None of these. |
Q38 ⇒ A heavy stone is suitable for retaining walls [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] arches rubble masonry roads |
Q39 ⇒ Swelling of bricks is known as Bloating [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Lamination Chuffs Efflorescence |
Q40 ⇒ The compound of Portland cement which reacts immediately with water and also sets first is. Tri-calcium aluminate [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Tri-calcium silicate Di-calcium silicate Tetra calcium alumino ferrite. |
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