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  1. The rocks having alumina or clay as their major constituents are known as

  2. A.

     Siliceous rocks

    B.

     Argillaceous rocks

    C.

     Calcareous rocks

    D.

     Sedimentary rocks


  3. The harmonious mixing of the clay ingredients, is known as

  4. A.

     Weathering

    B.

     Blending

    C.

     Tempering

    D.

     None of these


  5. The basic purpose of a retarder in concrete is

  6. A.

     To increase the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete

    B.

     To decrease the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete

    C.

     To render the concrete more water tight

    D.

     To improve the workability of concrete mix


  7. Rocks formed due to alteration of original structure due to heat and excessive pressure are called

  8. A.

     Sedimentary rocks

    B.

     Igneous rocks

    C.

     Metamorphic rocks

    D.

     None of these


  9. Which of the following is the purest form of iron?

  10. A.

     Cast iron

    B.

     Wrought iron

    C.

     Mild steel

    D.

     High carbon steel


  11. The most common admixture which is used to accelerate the initial set of concrete is

  12. A.

     Gypsum

    B.

     Calcium chloride

    C.

     Calcium carbonate

    D.

     None of the above


  13. Proper amount of entrained air in concrete results in
    (i) Better workability
    (ii) Better resistance to freezing and thawing
    (iii) Lesser workability
    (iv) Less resistance to freezing and thawing

  14. A.

     (i) and (ii)

    B.

     (i) and (iv)

    C.

     (ii) and (iii)

    D.

     (iii) and (iv)


  15. Fibre glass

  16. A.

     Retains heat-longer

    B.

     Has a higher strength to weight ratio

    C.

     Is shock proof and fire retardant

    D.

     All the above


  17. The base material for distemper, is

  18. A.

     Chalk

    B.

     Lime

    C.

     Lime putty

    D.

     Cement wash


  19. The most important tool in brick laying for lifting and spreading mortar and for forming joints is

  20. A.

     Trowel

    B.

     Square

    C.

     Bolster

    D.

     Scutch