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  1. Percentage of silica in a good brick earth lies between

  2. A.

     5 to 10 %

    B.

     20 to 30 %

    C.

     50 to 60 %

    D.

     70 to 80 %


  3. The percentage of alumina in a good brick earth lies between

  4. A.

     5 to 10 %

    B.

     20 to 30 %

    C.

     50 to 60 %

    D.

     70 to 80 %


  5. Asbestos

  6. A.

     Is a natural fibrous mineral substance

    B.

     Is composed of hydrous silicates of calcium and magnesium (CaSiO3, 3MgSiO3)

    C.

     Contains iron oxide and alumina

    D.

     All the above


  7. Asbestos

  8. A.

     Is an excellent insulator for heat and electricity

    B.

     Is fire-proof and acid proof

    C.

     Has sp. gravity equal to 3.10

    D.

     All the above


  9. Asbestos cement

  10. A.

     Is brittle

    B.

     Warps due to changes in humidity

    C.

     Strength is lowered when saturated by water

    D.

     All of the above


  11. Asbestos is

  12. A.

     Corrugated sheet used for roofing

    B.

     An incombustible fire proof material

    C.

     An organic substance

    D.

     All the above


  13. The standard size of masonry bricks, is

  14. A.

     18 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm

    B.

     19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm

    C.

     20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm

    D.

     21 cm x 11 cm x 11 cm


  15. The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be.

  16. A.

     Hard

    B.

     Tough

    C.

     Heavy

    D.

     Light


  17. The filler used in plastic bitumen, is

  18. A.

     Shale powder

    B.

     Talc powder

    C.

     Asbestos powder

    D.

     Plastic powder


  19. Softer variety of steel may be obtained by

  20. A.

     Cementation process

    B.

     Crucible process

    C.

     Bessemer process

    D.

     Open hearth process