Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemical Engineering.

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101.

Slate is used for

A. building walls
B. road metal
C. manufacture of cement
D. roofing
Answer» E.
102.

The principal constituent of argillaceous rock is

A. Sand
B. lime
C. clay
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
103.

Sedimentary rocks are formed due to

A. solidification of molten mass
B. gradual deposition of materials like sand, clay, generally by setting water
C. alteration of original stones under heat and pressure
D. none of the above
Answer» C. alteration of original stones under heat and pressure
104.

The ratio of tensile strength to compressive strength of steel is

A. less than 1
B. equal to 1
C. more than 1
D. nothing can be said definitely
Answer» C. more than 1
105.

On the basis of durability test, Forest Research Institute of India, Dehradun, a tree ishighly durable if its average life is more than

A. 5 years
B. 10 years
C. 15 years
D. 20 years
Answer» C. 15 years
106.

In a plywood the veneers are placed such that the gra ns of a layer are

A. at 45° to the grains of a layer below it
B. at 60° to the grains of a layer below it
C. at right angles to the layer below it
D. at 180° to the grains of a layer below it
Answer» D. at 180° to the grains of a layer below it
107.

Under metamorphism, which of the following changes is correct?

A. granite changes to gnesis.
B. trap and basalt change into laterite.
C. limestones change into marble.
D. all the above
Answer» E.
108.

The standard size of bricks as per Indian Standards is

A. 230 × 120 × 80 mm
B. 200 × 100 × 100 mm
C. 190 × 90 × 90 mm
D. 190 × 100 × 100 mm
Answer» D. 190 × 100 × 100 mm
109.

A fine grained granite

A. can be polished well
B. can be used for exterior facing of buildings
C. offers higher resistance to weathering
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
110.

The compressive and tensile strength of cast iron are

A. 700 N/m2 and 150 N/mm2
B. 600 N/mm2 and 400 N/mm2
C. 415 N/mm2 and 415 N/mm2
D. 400 N/mm2 and 600 N/mm2
Answer» B. 600 N/mm2 and 400 N/mm2
111.

Deterioration of stones takes place due to

A. temperature variation
B. freezing and thawing
C. rainwater
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
112.

Impact value of stone for road work specified are

A. wearing coat 30%
B. bituminous macadam 35%
C. water bound macadam 40%
D. all the above
Answer» E.
113.

The rocks formed due to solidification of molten mass are called.

A. aqueous rocks
B. sedimentary rocks
C. metamorphic rocks
D. igneous rocks
Answer» E.
114.

A thin sheet of wood sliced from log is called

A. plywood
B. lamin board
C. veneer
D. particle board
Answer» D. particle board
115.

The colour of granite is

A. grey
B. green
C. brown
D. all of these
Answer» E.
116.

Compressive strength of paving bricks should not be less than

A. 40 N/mm2
B. 30 N/mm2
C. 20 N/mm2
D. 40 N/mm2
Answer» B. 30 N/mm2
117.

Boasted finish of dressing stone is

A. making non-continuous parallel marks
B. giving finish to a 20 mm margin only at edges
C. providing continuous lines on the face
D. working out 30–50 mm wide margin around the face with chisel
Answer» B. giving finish to a 20 mm margin only at edges
118.

Ribs are made on steel wires to increase

A. strength is compression
B. strength is tension
C. bond strength
D. fatigue quality
Answer» D. fatigue quality
119.

Excess of alkalies in the brick earth results into

A. Brittleness
B. white patches
C. yellowish colour
D. porous structure
Answer» C. yellowish colour
120.

The bricks which may be used to build wall but to be provided with plaster are

A. Ist Class
B. IInd Class
C. IIIrd Class
D. IVth Class
Answer» C. IIIrd Class
121.

Which of the following stone has the highest resistance to fire?

A. granite
B. limestone
C. sandstone
D. argillaceous material
Answer» E.
122.

Smith’s test on stone is to check

A. toughness
B. hardness
C. compressive strength
D. presence of muddy substance
Answer» E.
123.

Honeycomb and cracks may occur in timber due to

A. erroneous conversion
B. erroneous seasoning
C. attack by fungi
D. contact with water for a long time
Answer» C. attack by fungi
124.

Particle boards are manufactured by using

A. chips of wood, rice husk and bagasse
B. strips of wood of width 25–80 mm
C. wood pulp
D. none of the above
Answer» B. strips of wood of width 25–80 mm
125.

Sections of more uniform moisture content are obtained by

A. ordinary sawing
B. quarter sawing
C. tangential sawing
D. radial sawing
Answer» C. tangential sawing
126.

By calcining and smelting iron ores, a crude and impure form of iron obtained is knownas

A. cast iron
B. wrought iron
C. steel
D. pig iron
Answer» E.
127.

The compressive strength of high duty bricks should be more than

A. 40 N/mm2
B. 20 N/mm2
C. 5 N/mm2
D. 3.5 N/mm2
Answer» B. 20 N/mm2
128.

The process of giving required shape and size to stones is known as

A. dressing
B. seasoning
C. polishing
D. quarrying
Answer» B. seasoning
129.

Non-ferrous Materials

A. Market form of copper is/are
B. ingots
C. sheets
D. tubes
Answer» E.
130.

Heating technique of breaking rocks is suitable if the aim is to get

A. aggregates
B. slabs
C. building blocks
D. none of the above
Answer» B. slabs
131.

Thickness of web of hollow bricks should not be less than

A. 20 mm
B. 16 mm
C. 12 mm
D. 8 mm
Answer» E.
132.

Field test for strength of good bricks is to drop it from a height of ______ and they shouldnot break

A. 1.2 m
B. 1.0 m
C. 0.7 m
D. 0.75 m
Answer» C. 0.7 m
133.

Hand moulded bricks take ______ days for drying while stiff-mud machine made bricks ______ days.

A. 30, 5
B. 15, 2
C. 10, 1
D. 8, 1/4
Answer» C. 10, 1
134.

Which one of the following dose not belong to endogenous trees

A. teak
B. coconut
C. bamboo
D. cane
Answer» D. cane
135.

For making spiral staircases, ideal material is

A. pig iron
B. cast iron
C. wrought iron
D. steel
Answer» C. wrought iron
136.

The property of metal enabling it to be drawn into thin weir is known as

A. malleability
B. ductility
C. toughness
D. plasticity
Answer» C. toughness
137.

Which one of the following is softwood

A. deodar
B. teak
C. sal
D. mahogany
Answer» B. teak
138.

Limestone used for manufacture of cement is

A. kankar
B. magnesium limestone
C. compact limestone
D. granular limestone
Answer» B. magnesium limestone
139.

Age of exogenous tree can be judged from

A. medullary rays
B. annual rings
C. cambium layer
D. inner bark
Answer» C. cambium layer
140.

The colour of cast iron is

A. grey
B. white
C. both grey and white
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
141.

Terracotta means

A. insulated
B. fit for sanitary services
C. good for ornamental work
D. baked earth
Answer» E.
142.

Excess of lime in the brick earth makes the bricks

A. brittle and weak
B. crack and warp
C. melt and lose shape
D. improve durability
Answer» D. improve durability
143.

Purest form of iron is

A. pig iron
B. cast iron
C. wrought iron
D. steel
Answer» D. steel
144.

The brick is considered dry when the moisture content is

A. 8%
B. 5%
C. 2%
D. zero
Answer» D. zero
145.

Most of the stones possess the specific gravity in the range of

A. 1.2 – 1.6
B. 1.6 – 2.0
C. 2.4 – 2.8
D. 3.0 – 4.0
Answer» D. 3.0 – 4.0
146.

Which one of the following is not a softwood:

A. oak
B. pine
C. deodar
D. bamboo
Answer» B. pine
147.

Siliceous sand subjected to metamorphic action is known as

A. laterite
B. murram
C. quartzite
D. dolomite
Answer» D. dolomite
148.

The process of taking out stones of various sizes from natural rock is known as

A. dressing
B. seasoning
C. polishing
D. quarrying
Answer» E.
149.

Water absorption of vitrified tiles is not more than

A. 0.5%
B. 1.0%
C. 2.0%
D. 5.0%
Answer» B. 1.0%
150.

Which one of the following takes polish very well?

A. basalt and trap
B. granite
C. sandstone
D. quartzite
Answer» C. sandstone