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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Building Construction knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Type M of mortar has __________ parts of Portland __________ part of lime and _________ parts of sand. |
| A. | 3,1,9 |
| B. | 3,1,12 |
| C. | 2,1,9 |
| D. | 1,3,12 |
| Answer» C. 2,1,9 | |
| 2. |
The pyramids at Giza are plastered with ___________ mortar. |
| A. | Cement |
| B. | Lime |
| C. | Cement-lime |
| D. | Mud |
| Answer» C. Cement-lime | |
| 3. |
Which type of mortar has the lowest strength? |
| A. | Type M |
| B. | Type O |
| C. | Type N |
| D. | Type S |
| Answer» C. Type N | |
| 4. |
In surkhi mortar _________ is used as binding material. |
| A. | Lime |
| B. | Cement |
| C. | Surkhi |
| D. | Sand |
| Answer» B. Cement | |
| 5. |
Which of the following is not a type of mortar mix? |
| A. | Type M |
| B. | Type S |
| C. | Type P |
| D. | Type N |
| Answer» D. Type N | |
| 6. |
In cement mortar and lime mortar __________ is used as fine aggregate. |
| A. | Lime |
| B. | Cement |
| C. | Slaked lime |
| D. | Sand |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Cement mortars gain strength _______ while lime mortars gain strength _______ |
| A. | Quickly, slowly |
| B. | Slowly, quickly |
| C. | Slowly, slowly |
| D. | Quickly, quickly |
| Answer» B. Slowly, quickly | |
| 8. |
A mortar with good water retentivity readily loses water. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 9. |
Which of the following reasons is not a type of mortar? |
| A. | Cement mortar |
| B. | Lime mortar |
| C. | Lemon mortar |
| D. | Cement-lime mortar |
| Answer» D. Cement-lime mortar | |
| 10. |
Which of the following is not a requirement of a good mortar? |
| A. | Strength |
| B. | High drying shrinkage |
| C. | Low drying shrinkage |
| D. | Water retentivity |
| Answer» C. Low drying shrinkage | |