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551.	The rocks formed by gradual deposition, are called
A.	sedimentary rocks
B.	igneous rocks
C.	metamorphic rocks
D.	none of these.
Answer» B. igneous rocks

Discussion

552.	Gniess is obtained from
A.	igneous rocks
B.	metamorphic rocks
C.	sedimentary rocks
D.	sedimentary metamorphic rocks.
Answer» E.

Discussion

553.	Asbestos cement
A.	is brittle
B.	warps due to changes in humidity
C.	strength is lowered when saturated by water
D.	all the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

554.	For the manufacture of Portland cement, the proportions of raw materials used, are
A.	lime 63% ; silica 22% ; other ingredients 15%
B.	lime 22% ; silica 63% ; other ingredients 15%
C.	silica 40% ; lime 40% ; other ingredients 20%
D.	silica 70% ; lime 20% ; other ingredients 10%.
Answer» B. lime 22% ; silica 63% ; other ingredients 15%

Discussion

555.	Brittleness of cold is due to an excess of
A.	sulphur
B.	carbon
C.	phosphorus
D.	silicon.
Answer» D. silicon.

Discussion

556.	Due to attack of dry rot, the timber
A.	cracks
B.	shrinks
C.	reduces to powder
D.	none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.

Discussion

557.	Which one of the following is acid resistant asbestos:
A.	actinolite asbestos
B.	amosite asbestos
C.	anthophylite asbestos
D.	All the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

558.	Kaolin is chemically classified as
A.	metamorphic rock
B.	argillaceous rock
C.	calcareous rock
D.	silicious rock.
Answer» C. calcareous rock

Discussion

559.	The plastics made from cellulose resin
A.	are as clear as glass
B.	are tough and strong
C.	possess excellent electrical properties
D.	All the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

560.	Bitumen in
A.	solid state, is called asphalt
B.	semi fluid state, is called mineral tar
C.	fluid state, is called petroleum
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

561.	The main constituent of fly-ash, is
A.	aluminium oxide
B.	silica
C.	ferrous oxide
D.	All of these.
Answer» E.

Discussion

562.	Wrought iron contains carbon about
A.	1.5% to 5.5%
B.	0.5% to 1.75%
C.	0.1% to 0.25%
D.	none to these.
Answer» D. none to these.

Discussion

563.	Depending on the chemical composition and mechanical properties, iron may be classified as
A.	cast iron
B.	wrought iron
C.	steel
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

564.	Pick up the hypabyssal rock from the following:
A.	Granite
B.	Dolerite
C.	Basalt
D.	All the above.
Answer» C. Basalt

Discussion

565.	Stainless steel contains
A.	18% of chromuim and 8% nickel
B.	8% of chromium and 18% of nickel
C.	12% of chromium and 36% of nickel
D.	36% of chromium and 12% of nickel.
Answer» B. 8% of chromium and 18% of nickel

Discussion

566.	If the furnace is provided with insufficient fuel at low temperatures, the type of pig iron produced, is called
A.	Bessemer pig
B.	Grey or foundry pig
C.	White or forge pig
D.	Mottled pig.
Answer» D. Mottled pig.

Discussion

567.	Sand stone is
A.	sedimentary rock
B.	metamorphic rock
C.	igneous rock
D.	volcanic rock.
Answer» B. metamorphic rock

Discussion

568.	The variety of pig iron used for manufacture of wrought iron, is
A.	Bessemer pig
B.	Grey or foundry pig
C.	White forge pig
D.	Mottled pig.
Answer» D. Mottled pig.

Discussion

569.	Quartzite is a
A.	metamorphic rock
B.	argillaceous rock
C.	calcareous rock
D.	silicious rock.
Answer» E.

Discussion

570.	The rocks which are formed due to cooling of magma at a considerable depth from earth's surface are called
A.	Plutonic rocks
B.	Hypabyssal rocks
C.	Volcanic rocks
D.	Igneous rocks.
Answer» B. Hypabyssal rocks

Discussion

571.	The clay to be used for manufacturing bricks for a large project, is dugout and allowed to weather throughout
A.	the monsoon
B.	the winter
C.	the summer
D.	none of these.
Answer» B. the winter

Discussion

572.	The initial setting time of lime-pozzolana, is
A.	30 minutes
B.	60 minutes
C.	90 minutes
D.	120 minutes.
Answer» E.

Discussion

573.	In the cement the compound quickest to react with water, is
A.	Tricalcium aluminate
B.	Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite
C.	Tricalcium silicate
D.	Dicalcium silicate.
Answer» B. Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite

Discussion

574.	In the method of condensation polymerization,
A.	low-molecular substances are removed from the high molecular substance
B.	the reaction proceeds with an evolution of ammonia
C.	the reaction proceeds with an evolution of hydrogen chloride
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

575.	Elastomers can extend upto
A.	five times their original dimensions
B.	seven times their original dimensions
C.	ten times their original dimensions
D.	three times their original dimensions.
Answer» D. three times their original dimensions.

Discussion

576.	Ultimate strength to cement is provided by
A.	Tricalcium silicate
B.	Di-calcium silicate
C.	Tri-calcium aluminate
D.	Tetra calcium alumino ferrite.
Answer» C. Tri-calcium aluminate

Discussion

577.	Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A.	For thin structures subjected to wetting and drying, the water cement ratio should be 0.45
B.	For mass concrete structures subjected to wetting and drying, the water ratio should be 0.55
C.	For thin structures which remain continuously under water, the water-cement ratio by weight should be 0.55
D.	All the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

578.	Pick up the polymineralic rock from the following:
A.	Quartz sand
B.	Pure gypsum
C.	Magnesite
D.	Granite
Answer» E.

Discussion

579.	Wrought iron contains carbon upto
A.	0.25%
B.	1.0%
C.	1.5%
D.	2%.
Answer» B. 1.0%

Discussion

580.	Lacquer paints
A.	are generally applied on structural steel
B.	are less durable as compared to enamel paints
C.	consist of resin and nitro-cellulose
D.	all the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

581.	In a mortar, the binding material is
A.	cement
B.	sand
C.	surkhi
D.	cinder.
Answer» B. sand

Discussion

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