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  1.  

    The cracks caused by shrinkage of the exterior surface of the wood exposed to atmosphere, are called:

  2. A.

    radial shakes

    B.

    heart shakes

    C.

    wind cracks

    D.

    twisted fibres.


  3. The process of decarbonising the pig iron completely and then adding proper percentage of carbon for manufacturing steel, is called

  4. A.

    Cementation process

    B.

    crucible process

    C.

    Bessemer process

    D.

    Open hearth process.


  5. In paints, the pigment is responsible for

  6. A.

    durability

    B.

    colour

    C.

    smoothness

    D.

    glassy face

    E.
    none of these.

     


  7. The operation of removal of impurities or clay adhering to iron ores, is known as

  8. A.

    dressing

    B.

    calcination

    C.

    roasting

    D.

    smelting.


  9. If water required for 1 bag of cement is 30 litres, the water cement ratio is :

  10. A.

    0.40

    B.
    0.50
    C.
    0.60
    D.

    None of these.


  11. Portland cement manufactured from pure white chalk and clay but free from iron-oxide, is known as

  12. A.

    quick setting cement

    B.

    rapid hardening cement

    C.

    white cement

    D.

    low heat Portland cement.


  13. Dry rot

  14. A.

    cracks the timber

    B.

    reduces the strength of timber

    C.

    reduces the timber to powder

    D.

    shrinks the timber

    E.

    spoils the appearance of timber.


  15. Which one of the following polymers is obtained from condensation polymerization?

  16. A.

    phenol formaldehyde

    B.

    carbamide

    C.

    melamine-formaldehyde

    D.

    all of these.


  17. The weight of 1 m3 of brick earth, is about

  18. A.

    1200 kg

    B.
    1500 kg
    C.

    1800 kg

    D.

    2000 kg.


  19. Pozzolana (or surkhi) is used in lime

  20. A.

    to impart hydraulicity

    B.

    to prevent shrinkage

    C.

    to decrease the cost of construction

    D.

    to decrease the setting time.