Consider the following statements?_x005F_x000D_1. Masonry in rich cement mortar though having good strength with high shrinkage is much liable for surface cracks._x005F_x000D_2. Lime mortar possesses poor workability and poor water retentivity and also suffers high shrinkage._x005F_x000D_3. Masonry in lime mortar has better resistance against rain penetration and is less liable to crack when compared to masonry in cement mortar._x005F_x000D_Which of these statements are correct?

Consider the following statements?_x005F_x000D_1. Masonry in rich ceme

1.	Consider the following statements?_x005F_x000D_1. Masonry in rich cement mortar though having good strength with high shrinkage is much liable for surface cracks._x005F_x000D_2. Lime mortar possesses poor workability and poor water retentivity and also suffers high shrinkage._x005F_x000D_3. Masonry in lime mortar has better resistance against rain penetration and is less liable to crack when compared to masonry in cement mortar._x005F_x000D_Which of these statements are correct?
A.	1,2 and 3
B.	1 and 2
C.	2 and 3
D.	1 and 3
Answer» E.

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