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  1. The method of addition polymerization is used for obtaining:

  2. A.

    polythylene

    B.

    polypropylene

    C.

    polyvinylchloride

    D.

    polystyrene

    E.

    All of these.


  3. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  4. A.

    The lime in excess makes the cement unsound and causes the cement to expand and disintegrate

    B.

    The silica in excess makes the cement stronger but its setting time also increases

    C.

    The excess amount of alumina weakens the cement

    D.

    The addition of gypsum increases the initial setting time of cement

    E.

    All the above.


  5. A rock contains only one mineral. It is called

  6. A.

    homogeneous

    B.

    non-homogeneous

    C.

    monomineralic

    D.

    polymineralic.


  7. Asbestos

  8. 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.


  9. Pegmatite is a/an

  10. A.

    intrusive igneous rock

    B.

    extrusive igneous rock

    C.

    sedimentary rock

    D.

    metamorphic rock.


  11. The percentage of alumina and silica in good fire clay vary respectively is

  12. A.

    25, 75

    B.

    30, 70

    C.

    35, 65

    D.

    All of these.


  13. The term frog means

  14. A.

    an apparatus to lift the stone

    B.

    a depression on a face of brick

    C.

    vertical joint in a brick work

    D.

    soaking brick in water.


  15. Asphalt is obtained from

  16. A.

    petroleum distillation

    B.

    bitumen distillation

    C.

    plastic distillation

    D.

    none of these.


  17. To retard the initial setting time of cement, the compound responsible, is

  18. A.

    Tricalcium silicate

    B.

    Gypsum

    C.

    Di-calcium silicate

    D.

    Tri calcium aluminate.


  19. Dorry's testing machine is used for

  20. A.

    crushing test of stone

    B.

    hardness test of stone

    C.

    impact test of stone

    D.

    water absorption test.