Explore topic-wise MCQs in Building Construction.

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1.

Fat lime is also called _________

A. Water lime
B. Pure lime
C. Impure lime
D. Lean lime
Answer» C. Impure lime
Discussion
2.

Which of the following is not a property of fat lime?

A. It readily hardens
B. The colour of fat lime is perfectly white
C. Fat lime slakes vigorously
D. Fat lime sets slowly in the presence of air
Answer» B. The colour of fat lime is perfectly white
Discussion
3.

In order to develop hydraulicity, it is necessary to have _________ and _________ present in chemical combination with the limestone.

A. Alumina and carbon
B. Magnesium and carbon
C. Silica and carbon
D. Alumina and silica
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

Kankar is an impure limestone while white chalk is pure limestone.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
5.

Which of the following is an autoclave binding material?

A. Quick lime
B. Hydraulic lime
C. Gypsum
D. Lime-silica
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

Acid-resistant cement and gypsum are examples of _________ materials.

A. Air binding
B. Hydraulic binding
C. Autoclave binding
D. Sound binding
Answer» B. Hydraulic binding
Discussion
7.

Slaked lime is __________

A. Calcium oxide
B. Hydrated oxide of calcium
C. Calcium carbonate
D. Calcium silicate
Answer» C. Calcium carbonate
Discussion
8.

The chemical composition of quick lime is ____________

A. CaS
B. CaO
C. MgO
D. MgS
Answer» C. MgO
Discussion
9.

Lime is obtained from the calcination of ___________

A. Lime-silica
B. Sandstone
C. Limestone
D. Lime-concrete
Answer» D. Lime-concrete
Discussion
10.

The process of heating to redness in the presence of air is called __________

A. Hydraulicity
B. Setting
C. Roasting
D. Calcination
Answer» E.
Discussion