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Q. According to Indian standard specifications, the full strength of concrete is achieved after ?

  • (A) 7 days
  • (B) 14 days
  • (C) 21 days
  • (D) 28 days

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Q. During the process of burning limestone, clay forms certain compound which ?

  • (A) gives hydraulic lime
  • (B) gives power of quick setting
  • (C) does not allow to be dissolved in the outside water when used in damp situations
  • (D) all of the above

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Q. The cementing property in cement is mainly due to ?

  • (A) lime
  • (B) silica
  • (C) iron oxide
  • (D) alumina

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Q. The good clay for making bricks is ?

  • (A) unweathered clay
  • (B) weathered clay
  • (C) silted soil
  • (D) black cotton soil

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Q. Quick lime on reaction with water gives ?

  • (A) hydraulic lime
  • (B) slaked lime
  • (C) hydrated lime
  • (D) poor lime

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Q. The chief ingredient of a paint is ?

  • (A) alcohol
  • (B) drier
  • (C) oil
  • (D) pigment

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Q. The amount of gypsum, usually, added in the manufacture of cement is ?

  • (A) 0.1 to 0.5%
  • (B) 0.5 to 1%
  • (C) 1 to 3%
  • (D) 3 to 5%

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Q. The percentage of the slag component of Portland-slag cement varies from ?

  • (A) 10 to 40%
  • (B) 40 to 70%
  • (C) 70 to 80%
  • (D) 80 to 90%

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Q. Linseed oil is rapidly soluble in ?

  • (A) alcohol
  • (B) turpentine
  • (C) naptha
  • (D) all of these

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Q. The base material for distemper is ?

  • (A) chalk
  • (B) lime
  • (C) clay
  • (D) lime putty

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