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  1. The radial splits which are wider on the outside of the log and narrower towards the pith are known as

  2. A.

     Heart shakes

    B.

     Cupshakes

    C.

     Starshakes

    D.

     Rindgalls


  3. A wooden block fixed on back side of a door frame on its post, is known as

  4. A.

     Cleat

    B.

     Stop

    C.

     Horn

    D.

     None of these


  5. A projecting piece usually provided to support a truss, is

  6. A.

     Cornice

    B.

     Coping

    C.

     Frieze

    D.

     Lintel


  7. The dimensions of a half queen closer, are

  8. A.

     9 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm

    B.

     9 cm × 9 cm × 4.5 cm

    C.

     9 cm × 4.5 cm × 9 cm

    D.

     1.8 cm × 4.5 cm × 9 cm


  9. The concrete slump recommended for foundations, is

  10. A.

     25 to 50 mm

    B.

     30 to 125 mm

    C.

     50 to 100 mm

    D.

     75 to 125 mm


  11. The vertical side member of a shutter frame, is known

  12. A.

     Style

    B.

     Reveal

    C.

     Mullion

    D.

     Post


  13. Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of

  14. A.

     2.5 m

    B.

     3.5 m

    C.

     4.5 m

    D.

     5.5 m


  15. An ordinary concrete may be made water proof by adding

  16. A.

     Pudlo

    B.

     Impermo

    C.

     Snowcem

    D.

     All of these


  17. The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known as

  18. A.

     Balusters

    B.

     Newel posts

    C.

     Balustrades

    D.

     Railings


  19. In ordinary residential and public buildings, the damp proof course is generally provided at

  20. A.

     Ground level

    B.

     Plinth level

    C.

     Water table level

    D.

     Midway ground level and water-table level