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Q. Argillaceous rocks have their main constituent as ?

  • (A) carbonates of lime
  • (B) clay or alumina
  • (C) silica or sand
  • (D) clay or alumina

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Q. The vehicle used in bronze paints is usually ?

  • (A) linseed oil
  • (B) naptha
  • (C) water
  • (D) nitro-cellulose lacquer

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Q. The crushing strength of a stone depends upon ?

  • (A) texture
  • (B) specific gravity
  • (C) workability
  • (D) both (a) and (b)

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Q. Excess of alumina in the clay ?

  • (A) makes the brick brittle and weak
  • (B) makes the brick crack and warp on drying
  • (C) changes colour of the brick from red to yellow
  • (D) improves impermeability and durability of the brick

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Q. Jhama bricks are ?

  • (A) well burnt having smooth and even surface
  • (B) slightly over burnt having rough surface
  • (C) under burnt and can be easily broken
  • (D) over burnt with irregular shape

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Q. Quick lime is a ?

  • (A) carbonate of lime
  • (B) oxide of calcium
  • (C) product left immediately after the calcination of pure limestone
  • (D) lime quickly treated with water

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Q. The time required for seasoning of timber in kiln seasoning is ?

  • (A) 2 to 5 days
  • (B) 5 to 10 days
  • (C) 10 to 20 days
  • (D) 20 to 40 days

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Q. The paint which has high reflective property is ?

  • (A) cellulose paint
  • (B) casein paint
  • (C) bronze paint
  • (D) enamel paint

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Q. The best primer used for structural steel work is ?

  • (A) white lead
  • (B) red lead
  • (C) zinc oxide
  • (D) iron oxide

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Q. The timber whose thickness is less than 5 cm and the width exceeds 12 cm, is called a ?

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

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