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101.

The steel used in R.C.C. work is

A. stainless steel
B. mild steel
C. high carbon steel
D. wrought iron.
Answer» C. high carbon steel
102.

Refractory bricks are

A. neutral refractory bricks
B. acid refractory bricks
C. basic refractory bricks
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
103.

Magnese steels

A. are non-magnetic
B. possess high electrical resistance
C. possess low coefficient of expansion
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
104.

For lime concrete,

A. slump is 50 to 75 mm
B. flexural strength at 90 days is 0.2 N/mm²
C. compressive strength at 90 days is 1.5 N/mm²
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
105.

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.
106.

Dorry's testing machine is used for

A. crushing test of stone
B. hardness test of stone
C. impact test of stone
D. water absorption test.
Answer» C. impact test of stone
107.

Bitumen paints offer

A. pleasing surface
B. hard surface
C. smooth surface
D. protective surface
Answer» E.
108.

The presence of sand in brick earth prevents:

A. cracking of bricks
B. shrinkage of bricks
C. warping of bricks
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
109.

In a rock calcium carbonate predominates. State whether it is :

A. Sillicious rock
B. Argillaceous rock
C. Calcareous rock
D. None of these.
Answer» D. None of these.
110.

Lacquer is

A. oil paint
B. distemper
C. spirit varnish
D. none to these.
Answer» D. none to these.
111.

Laterite is found in

A. U.P.
B. Punjab
C. West Bengal
D. Kerala.
Answer» B. Punjab
112.

The sequence of refractory materials according to increasing melting points is :

A. Dolomite, Magnesia, Bauxite, Chromite
B. Bauxite, Chromite, Dolomite, Magnesia
C. Magnesia, Bauxite, Dolomite, Chromite.
D. none of these.
Answer» C. Magnesia, Bauxite, Dolomite, Chromite.
113.

The commonly used raw material in the manufacture of cement, is

A. slate
B. sand stone
C. lime stone
D. basalt.
Answer» D. basalt.
114.

Stones used for rubble masonry must be

A. soft
B. hard
C. light
D. heavy.
Answer» C. light
115.

The melting point of silica is :

A. 1570°C
B. 1630°C
C. 1730°C
D. 1850°C.
Answer» D. 1850°C.
116.

Lime stones are generally known as

A. aqueous rocks
B. sedimentary rocks
C. stratified rocks
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
117.

The colour of statuary marble used for sculptor's work, is

A. red
B. blue
C. white
D. green
Answer» D. green
118.

For filling cracks in masonry structures, the type of bitumen used, is

A. cut-back bitumen
B. bitumen-emulsion
C. blown bitumen
D. plastic bitumen.
Answer» E.
119.

The property by virtue of which lime sets under water, is known as

A. slacking
B. setting
C. hydraulicity
D. calcining.
Answer» D. calcining.
120.

Minimum required water cement ratio for a workable concrete, is

A. 0.30
B. 0.40
C. 0.50
D. 0.60
Answer» C. 0.50
121.

Which one of the following is acid resistant asbestos:

A. actinolite asbestos
B. amosite asbestos
C. anthophylite asbestos
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
122.

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.
123.

Plywood is obtained by gluing wooden sheets at

A. 100 to 150 N/cm²
B. 100 to 130°C
C. both (a) and (b)
D. Neither (a) nor (b).
Answer» D. Neither (a) nor (b).
124.

Plastic asphalt is

A. used as a water proofing layer over roof
B. a mixture of cement and asphalt
C. a natural asphalt
D. a refinery product.
Answer» C. a natural asphalt
125.

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.
126.

Polymerization helps to improve the property of

A. strength
B. rigidity
C. elasticity
D. all of these.
Answer» E.
127.

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

A. 0.40
B. 0.50
C. 0.60
D. None of these.
Answer» D. None of these.
128.

Pick up the rock which is not a sedimentary rock from the following:

A. gravel
B. sand stone
C. gypsum
D. dolerite
Answer» E.
129.

The commonly used colour pigment in paints, is

A. ambers
B. carbon black
C. iron oxide
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
130.

Pick up the most favourable condition for the rapid growth of fungus for dry rot from the following:

A. absence of sun light
B. dampness
C. presence of sap
D. All the above,
Answer» E.
131.

The lime which contains mainly calcium oxide and slacks with water, is

A. fat lime
B. quick lime
C. hydraulic lime
D. poor lime
Answer» C. hydraulic lime
132.

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
133.

Pick up the non-inflammable plastic from the following:

A. Cellulose acetate plastics
B. Polyvinyl chloride plastics
C. Phenol formaldehyde plastic
D. Urea formaldehyde plastic.
Answer» C. Phenol formaldehyde plastic
134.

Ground glass

A. is made by grinding its one side
B. is made by melting powdered glass paints surface
C. is used for getting light without transparency
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
135.

The frog of a brick is normally made on its

A. top face
B. bottom face
C. longer face
D. shorter side.
Answer» B. bottom face
136.

Inhaling of fly-ash over a long period causes

A. silicosis
B. fibrosis of lungs
C. bronchitis
D. All of these.
Answer» E.
137.

The steel which contains fissures and cavities, is manufactured by

A. Cementation process
B. Crucible process
C. Bessemer process
D. Open hearth process.
Answer» B. Crucible process
138.

Porcelain is used as :

A. sanitary wares
B. electric insulators
C. storage vessels
D. All of the above.
Answer» E.
139.

Name the type of cement from the following for canal linings :

A. sulphate resisting cement
B. rapid hardening cement
C. quick setting cement
D. pozzuolana cement.
Answer» B. rapid hardening cement
140.

The curved swellings from the growth of layers or wounds left after branches are cut off in an irregular manner, are known as

A. knots
B. rindgalls
C. burls
D. none of these.
Answer» C. burls
141.

Upto a maximum of 72% of iron, is available in

A. Magnetite
B. Red haemetite
C. Limonite
D. Siderite
Answer» B. Red haemetite
142.

The low voltage porcelain is mainly used for

A. switch block
B. insulating tubes
C. lamp sockets
D. All of these.
Answer» E.
143.

Acrylic is the name of

A. cellulose resin
B. alkyd resin
C. methyl metha crylate
D. cumarone-indene.
Answer» D. cumarone-indene.
144.

In stone masonry, if stones are so placed that their layers are parallel to the direction of load, they

A. split easily
B. are affected by moisture
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
145.

A good brick earth should contain :

A. about 20% to 30% of alumina
B. about 50% to 60% of silica
C. not more than 5% of lime
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
146.

The lime which contains high percentage of calcium oxide, is generally called

A. fat lime
B. rich lime
C. white lime
D. All of these.
Answer» E.
147.

The percentage of water for normal consistency, is

A. 5% to 15%
B. 10% to 25%
C. 15% to 25%
D. 25% to 35%.
Answer» E.
148.

A bull nose brick is not used for

A. rounding off sharp corners
B. pillars
C. decoration purpose
D. arches.
Answer» E.
149.

PVC stands for

A. plastic very compact
B. polythene vinyl chloride
C. polythene vinyl carbon
D. polythene vanadium carbide.
Answer» C. polythene vinyl carbon
150.

The initial setting time of hydraulic lime, is

A. 30 minutes
B. 60 minutes
C. 90 minutes
D. 120 minutes
Answer» E.