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Q. The durability of cement concrete is usually improved by ?

  • (A) increasing the quantity of coarse sand
  • (B) increasing the quantity of cement
  • (C) decreasing the water-cement ratio
  • (D) decreasing the proportion of fine aggregate

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Q. The slump test of concrete is used to measure its ?

  • (A) consistency
  • (B) tensile and compressive strength
  • (C) impact value
  • (D) homogeneity

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Q. The defect caused by imperfect seasoning, is called ?

  • (A) wet rot
  • (B) dry rot
  • (C) honeycombing
  • (D) cup shake

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Q. The percentage of alumina in a good brick clay should vary from ?

  • (A) 20 to 30%
  • (B) 30 to 40%
  • (C) 40 to 50%
  • (D) 50 to 60%

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Q. An assembled product made up of veneers and adhesives is called ?

  • (A) board
  • (B) plank
  • (C) plywood
  • (D) batten

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Q. The liquid medium used in oil paints is ?

  • (A) thinner
  • (B) alcohol
  • (C) linseed oil
  • (D) turpentine

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Q. The dolomite bricks are ?

  • (A) ordinary bricks
  • (B) acid refractory bricks
  • (C) basic refractory bricks
  • (D) neutral refractory bricks

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Q. The commonly used lime for works under water or in damp situations is ?

  • (A) fat lime
  • (B) lean lime
  • (C) feebly hydraulic lime
  • (D) eminently hydraulic lime

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Q. The commonly used lime in white washing is ?

  • (A) quick lime
  • (B) fat lime
  • (C) lean lime
  • (D) hydraulic lime

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Q. Granite is an example of ?

  • (A) aqueous rocks
  • (B) sedimentary rocks
  • (C) metamorphic rocks
  • (D) igneous rocks

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