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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Building Materials .
81
Specific gravity for most of the building stones lies between
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Answer: Option C
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82
For melting one tonne of cast iron
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Answer: Option D
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83
A volatile substance added to a paint to make its application easy and smooth, is known as
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Answer: Option B
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84
Name the type of cement from the following for canal linings:
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Answer: Option A
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85
Study the following statements.
(i) Hydraulic lime is suitable for white washing,
(ii) Fat lime is suitable for whitewashing,
(iii) Hydraulic lime is suitable for making mortar,
(iv) Fat lime is suitable for making mortar.
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Answer: Option B
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86
The commonly used drying oil for oil paints, is
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Answer: Option B
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Linseed oil is the commonly used drying oil for oil paints. It is extracted from the seeds of the flax plant. It polymerizes upon exposure to air, forming a tough, elastic film that binds the pigment particles together and provides protection to the painted surface.
87
Formula for quick lime, is
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Answer: Option A
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88
Plywood is normally available
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Answer: Option D
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89
Smith's test of stones is performed to find out
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Answer: Option A
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90
Refractory bricks resist
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Answer: Option A
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