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Objective Questions of BMC

1. Plaster of Paris is obtained by calcining.
(A) bauxite
(B) gypsum
(C) Kankar
(D) Lime stone

2. For the manufacture of Portland cement the proportion of raw material used are.
(A) Lime 63%; silica 22%; other ingredients 15%
(B) Silica 22%; Lime 63%; other ingredients 15%

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(C) Silica 40%; Lime 40%; other ingredients 40%
(D) Silica 70%; Lime 20%; other ingredients 20%

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3. To retard the initial setting time of cement, the compound responsible is.
(a) Tri-calcium silicate

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(B) Gypsum
(C) Di-calcium silicate
(D) Tri-calcium aluminate
or
4. Quick setting cement is produced by adding.
(A) Less amount of gypsum in very fine powdered form
(B) More amount of gypsum in very fine powdered form
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(C) Aluminium sulphate in very fine powdered form

(D) Pozzolana in very fine powdered form
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5. If P is the percentage of water required for normal consistency, water to be added for
determination of initial setting time is.
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(A) 0.70 P
(B) 0.75 P
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(C) 0.80 P
(D) 0.85 P
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6. Pick up the correct statement from the following.

(A) Adding 5% to 6% moisture content by weight, increases the volume of dry sand from
18% to 38%
(B) The bulking of fine sand is more than that of coarse sand
(C) If the percentage content of moisture exceeds 10%, increase in bulk of sand starts
increasing
(D) All option are correct
7. Strength of cement concrete primarily depends upon.

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(A) quality of water

(B) quantity of aggregate
(C) quantity of cement
(D) water-cement ratio

8. The most valuable timber may be obtained from.

(A) chir
(B) shisham
(C) sal
(D) teak

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9. The timber having maximum resistance against white ants is obtained from.
(A) chir

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(B) shisham
(C) sal

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(D) teak

10. Due to attack of dry rot, the timber.

(A) cracks
or
(B) shrinks
(C) reduces to powder
(D) none of these
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11. A concrete having a slump of 6.5 cm is said to be.

(A) dry
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(B) earth moist

(C) semi-plastic
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(D) plastic
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12. Concrete is unsuitable for compaction by a vibrator if it is.

(A) dry
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(B) earth moist

(C) semi-plastic
(D) plastic

13. The increased cohesiveness of concrete, makes it.

(A) less liable to segregation
(B) more liable to segregation
(C) more liable to bleeding
(D) more liable for surface scaling in frosty weather

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14. After casting, an ordinary cement concrete on drying.

(A) expands
(B) either expands or shrinks
(C) Shrinks
(D) none of these

15. To obtain cement dry powder lime stones and shales or their slurry is burnt in a
rotary kiln at a temperature between.
(A) 1100O and 1200O C

et
(B) 1200O and 1300O C
(C) 1300O and 1400O C
(D) 1400O and 1500O C

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16. The minimum percentage of chemical ingredient of cement is that of.

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(A) magnesium oxide
(B) iron oxide
(C) alumina
(D) lime
or
17. Pick up the correct proportions of chemical ingredients of cement.
(A) Lime : Silica : Alumina : Iron oxide = 63 : 22: 6: 3
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(B) Silica : Lime : Alumina : Iron oxide = 63 : 22: 6: 3

(C) Alumina : Silica : Lime : Iron oxide = 63 : 22: 6: 3
(D) Iron oxide : Alumina : Silica : Lime= 63 : 22: 6: 3
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18. Pick up the correct statement from the following.

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(A) Lime in excess, causes the cement to expand and disnitegrate

(B) Silica in excess, causes the cement to set slowly
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(C) Alumina in excess, reduces the strength of the cement

(D) All options are correct
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19. For an ordinary Portland cement

(A) Residual does not exceed 10% when sieved through IS Sievel No.9
(B) Soundness varies from 5 to 10 mm
(C) Initial setting time is not less than 30 minutes
(D) Compressive stress after 7 days, is not less than 175 kg/cm 2

20. The commercial name of white and colored cement in India is.
(A) colocrete

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(B) rainbow cement

(C) silvicrete
(D) All options are correct

21. Inert material of a cement concrete mix is.

(A) water
(B) cement
(C) aggregate
(D) none of these

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22. According to IS : 382-1963, a good aggregate should be.
(A) chemically inert
(B) sufficiently strong

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(C) hard and durable
(D) All options are correct

(A) 4.75 mm
(B) 30 mm
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23. An aggregate is known as cyclopean aggregate if its size is more than.
or
(C) 60 mm
(D) 75 mm
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24. The bulk density of aggregates does not depend upon.

(A) size and shape of aggregates
(B) specific gravity of aggregates
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(C) grading of aggregates

(D) size and shape of the container
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25. The aggregate containing moisture in pores and having its surface dry is known as.
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(A) moist aggregates

(B) very dry aggregates
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(C) dry aggregates

(D) Saturated surface dry aggregates

26. If 20 kg of coarse aggregate is sieved through 80 mm, 40 mm, 20 mm, 10 mm, 4,75
mm, 2.36 mm, 1.18 mm, 600 micron, 300 micron, and 150 micron standard sieves and
the weights retained are 0 kg, 2 kg, 8 kg, 6 kg, 4 kg respectively, the fineness modulus
of the aggregate lies in the range of.
(A) 6.85 – 7.10
(B) 7.20 – 7.45

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(C) 7.50 – 7.75

(D) None of these

27. Pick up the correct statement from the following.

(A) Gypsum in cement decreases the setting time
(B) The first compound of cement which reacts with water is C2S
(C) Bulking of sand is less when its particles are fine
(D) All options are correct

28. The datum temperature for maturity by Plowman, is.

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(A) 23OC
(B) 0O
(C) – 5.6OC

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(D) – 11.7O

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29. The standard size of brick as per Indian standards is.
(A) 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm
(B) 23 cm x 12 cm x 8 cm
(C) 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm
or
(D) 18 cm x 9 cm X x cm

30. The quick lime as it comes from kiln is called.

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(A) Milk lime

(B) Hydraulic lime
(C) Lump lime
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(D) Hydrated lime

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31. How does the seasoning of timber help?

(A) Only A
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(B) Only B
(C) Both A and B
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(D) None of these

32. The ductility value of bitumen is.

(A) Equal to that of tar
(B) More than that of tar
(C) Less than that of tar
(D) None of these

33. The penetration test on bitumen is used for determining its.

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(A) Grade
(B) Ductility
(C) Viscosity
(D) None of these

34. Quartzite is a.
(A) Sandy rock
(B) Siliceous rock
(C) Organic rock
(D) Calcareous rock

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35. Plaster of Paris can be obtained from the calcination of.
(A) Lime stone

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(B) Gypsum
(C) Dolomite

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(D) Bauxite

36. A brick masonry could fail due to.

(A) Rupture along a vertical joint in poorly bonded walls
or
(B) Shearing along a horizontal plane
(C) Crushing due to overloading
(d) Any of these
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37. Which of the following statements is correct?

(A) Excess of alumina in the clay makes the brick brittle and weak.
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(B) Excess of alumina in the clay makes the brick crack and warp on drying.
(C) Excess of alumina in the clay leaves high power deposit on the brick
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(D) Excess of alumina in the clay improves impermeability and durability of the brick.
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38. The compressive strength of 100 mm cube is always.

(A) less
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(B) more
(C) equal
(D) None of these

39. Durability of concrete is proportional to.

(A) sand content
(B) water-cement ratio
(C) aggregate ratio
(D) Cement –aggregate ratio

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40. The Young’s modulus of concrete (EC) is given by.

(A) 1000fCK
(B) 5000 √fCK
(C) 5000 fCK
(D) 1000 √fCK

41. Low temperature during concrete laying.

(A) increases strength
(B) decreases strength

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(C) has no effect on strength
(D) depends on other factors

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42. The preliminary test is repeated if the difference compressive strength of three test
specimens, exceeds.
(A) 5 kg/cm2
(B) 8 kg/cm2
(C) 10 kg/cm2
(D) 15 kg/cm2
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43. The entrained air in concrete.
(A) increases workability
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(B) decreases workability

(C) increases strength
(D) None of these
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44. Posson’s ratio for concrete.

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(A) increases with richer mix

(B) decreases with richer mix
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(C) remains constant

(D) None of these
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45. The test most suitable for concrete of very low workability is.
(A) Slum test
(B) Compaction factor test
(C) Vee-Bee test
(D) All options are correct

46. The workability of concrete can be improved by.

(A) More sand

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(B) More cement

(C) More fine aggregate
(D) Fineness of coarse aggregate

47. Strength of concrete increases with.

(A) Increases in water cement ratio
(B) Decreases in water cement ratio
(C) Decreases in size of aggregate
(D) Decreases in curing time

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48. Density of concrete.
(A) Increases with a decreases in size of aggregate
(B) In independent of the size of aggregate

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(C) Increases with increases in size of aggregate
(D) All option are correct

(A) Slump test

(B) Tensile strength test
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49. Workability of concrete mix with low water cement ratio is determined by.
or
(C) Compaction factor test
(D) Flexural strength test
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50. If the compaction factor is 0.95, the workability is concrete is.

(A) Very low
(B) Low
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(C) Medium
(D) High
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51. Which of the following proportion of the ingredients of concrete mix, is not in
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conformation to arbitrary method of proportioning?

(A) 1 : 1 : 2
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(B) 1 : 2 : 4
(C) 1 : 3 : 6
(D) 1 : 4 : 10

52. Concrete gains strength due to.

(A) Chemical action of cement with coarse aggregate
(B) Hydration of cement
(C) Evaporation of water
(D) All options are correct

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53. Maximum shrinkage takes place in concrete after drying for.

(A) 28 days
(B) Three months
(C) Six months
(D) One year

54. Under constant load the Creep strain in concrete is.

(A) Time dependent
(b) Temperature dependent

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(C) Moisture dependent
(D) None of these

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55. The light weight concrete is prepared by.
(A) Using loght aggregate

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(B) Formation of air voids in cement by omitting sand
(C) Formation of air voids in cement paste by the substances causing foam
(D) All options are correct
or
56. Addition of calcium chloride in concrete result in.
(A) Increased strength
(B) Reduction in curring period
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(C) Retardation of loss of moisture

(D ) All options are correct
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57. Modulus of elasticity for concrete imoroves by.

(A) Shorter curring period
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(B) Age
(C) Higher W.C. ratio
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(D) All options are correct

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58. Minimum number of test specimens required for finding the compressive strength of
concrete are.
(A) 3
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D) 9

59. Too wet concrete may cause.

(A) Segregation

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(B) Lower density

(C) Weakness of concrete
(D) All options are correct

60. Curring period is minimum for concrete using.

(A) Rapid hardening cement
(B) Low heat cement
(C) Ordinary Portland cement
(D) Slag cement

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61. If 50 kg of fine aggregates and 100 kg of coarse aggregates are mixed in a concrete
whose water cement ratio is 0.6, the weight of water required for harsh mix is.
(A) 8 kg

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(B) 10 kg
(C) 12 kg

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(D) 14 kg

62. Ina mix if the desired slump is not obtained, the adjustment for each concrete slump
difference is made by adjusting water content by.
or
(A) 0.25%
(B) 0.5%
(C) 0.75%
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(D) 1%

63. In case of hand mixing of concrete, the extra cement to be added is.
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(A) 5%
(B) 10%
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(C) 15%
(D) 20%
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64. Which of the following is the reason for the decrease in the use of stones as building
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material?
(A) Steel and R.C.C. are less bulky and more durable
(B) Strength of stones cannot be rationally analysed
(C) Stones are not conveniently available in plains
(D) All options are correct

65. The solidification of molten magma when it reaches the surface of earth results in
the formation of
(A) sedimentary rocks

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(B) metamorphic rocks

(C) basalts and traps
(D) granite

66. The argillaceous rocks have their principal constituents as

(A) Lime
(B) Clay
(C) Sand
(D) None of these

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67. When a brick is cut into two halves longitudinally, one part is called:-
(A) king closer
(B) cornice brick

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(C) queen closer
(D) voussoir

(A) Lime
(B) Silica
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68. The red colour obtained by the bricks is due to the presence of:-
or
(C) Manganese
(D) Iron oxide
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69. Which constituent of the cement, upon addition of water, sets and hardens first?
(A) tri-calcium silicate
(B) tri-calcium aluminate
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(C) di- calcium silicate

(D) frere lime
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70. The aggregate is called fine aggregate if it is completely retained on

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(A) 0.15 mm sieve

(B) 0.30 mm sieve
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(C) 4.75 mm sieve

(D) None of these

71. The solution of salts from the soil absorbed by the trees which becomes a viscous
solution due to loss of moisture and action of carbon dioxide is known as :-
(A) pith
(B) cambium
(C) bark
(D) sap

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72. Shingle is
(A) water bound pebbles
(B) disintegrated laterite
(C) crushed granite
(D) None of these

73. Good quality sand is never obtained from which of the following source?
(A) riverbed
(B) nala

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(C) sea
(D) gravel powder

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74. For quality control of Portland cement, the test essentially done is
(A) setting time

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(B) soundness
(C) tensile strength
(D) All options are correct
or
75. If 1500 g of water is required to have 1875 g cement paste of normal consistency,
the percentage of water is.
(A) 20%
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(B) 25%
(C) 30%
(D) 35%
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76. Under normal conditions using ordinary cement, the period of removal of the form
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work, is
(A) 7 days for beam soffits
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(B) 14 days for bottom slabs of spans 4.6 m and more

(C) 21 daysfor bottom beams over 6 m spans
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(D) All options are correct

77. For given water content, workability decrease if the concrete aggregates contain an
excess of
(A) thin particles
(B) flat particles
(C) elongated particles
(D) All options are correct
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(A) single sized aggregates

(B) two sized aggregate
(C) graded aggregates
(D) coarse aggregates

79. According to I.S.: 456, the number of grades of concrete mixes, is.
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 7

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80. The mixture of different ingredients of cement, is burnt at:-
(A) 1000OC

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(B) 1200OC
(C) 1400OC
(D) 1600OC

81. The risk segregation is more for:-

(A) wetter mix
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or
(B) larger proportion of maximum size aggregate
(C) coarser grading
(D) All options are correct
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82. After casting, an ordinary cement concrete on drying:-

(A) expands
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(B) mix
(C) shrinks
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(D) None of these.

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83. Hydration of cement is due to chemical action of water with:-

(A) Tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate
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(B) Dicalcium silicate and tricalciumc aluminate

(C) Tricalcium aluminate and tricalcium alumino ferrite

84. The grade of concrete M 150 means that compressive strength of a 15 cm cube
after 28 days, is.
(A) 100 kg/cm2
(B) 150 kg/cm2
(C) 200 kg/cm2
(D) 250 kg/cm2

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85. Permissible compressive strength of M 300 concrete grade (in kg/cm) is

(A) 100
(B) 150
(C) 200
(D) 300

86. Curing.
(A) reduces the shrinkage of concrete
(B) preserves the properties of concrete

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(C) Prevents the loss of water by evaporation
(D) All options are correct

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87. The maximum amount of dust may be permitted in aggregates is
(A) 5% of the total aggregates for low workability with a coarse grading

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(B) 10% of the total aggregates for low workability with a fine grading
(C) 20% of the total aggregates for a mix having high workability with a fine grading
(D) All options are correct
or
88. Proper propoetioning of concrete, ensures.
(A) desired strength and workability
(B) desired durability
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(C) water tightness of the structure

(D) All options are correct
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89. Pick up the correct statement from the following.

(A) Higher workability indicates unexpected increase in the moisture content
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(B) Higher workability indicates deficiency of sand

(C) If the concrete mix is dry, the slump is zero
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(D) All options are correct

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90. The top diameter, bottom diameter and the height of a slump mould are.
(A) 10 cm, 20 cm, 30 cm
(B) 10 cm, 30 cm, 20 cm
(C) 20 cm, 10 cm, 30 cm
(D) 20 cm, 30 cm, 10 cm

91. Pick up the correct statements from the following.

(A) Segregation is necessary for a workable concrete
(B) Consistency does not affect the workability of concrete

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(C) If the slump increases, workability decreases

(D) None of these

92. Identify the process responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks.
(A) Solidification of molten mass of silicates below or at the surface of the earth
(B) Changes in texture or mineral composition or both of igneous and sedimentary
rocks due to high temperature and heavy pressure
(C) Deposited layers of sand and silt subjected enormous overburden pressures over
geological times
(D) None of the options

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93. Pegmatite is an example of
(A) sedimentary rock

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(B) extrusive igneous rock
(C) intrusive igneous rock

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(D) metamorphic rock

94. Most of the stones possess the specific gravity in the range of.
(A) 1 to 1.5
or
(B) 1.5 to 2.0
(C) 2.4 to 2.8
(D) 3 to 4
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95. The indentation provided in the face of the brick is called.

(A) frog
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(B) pallet
(C) strike
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(D) None of these

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96. Terra cotta, in buildings, is used for.

(A) insulation
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(B) ornamental work

(C) sewage lines
(D) sanitary services

97. The Paints that are most resistant to fire are.

(A) enamel paints
(B) aluminium paints
(C) asbestos paints
98. The sub-classification of sedimentary rocks.

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(A) volcanic and plutonic

(B) mechanical chemical, organic
(C) intrusive, extrusive
(D) stratified, un- stratified

99. The separation of water on the fresh concrete is known as.

(A) segregation
(B) hydratio
(C) bleeding
(D) None of the these

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100. The purpose of the soundness test of cement is.
(A) to determine the presence of free lime

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(B) to determine the setting time.
(C) to determine the sound proof quality of cement

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(D) to determine the fineness

101. Distemper is used on.

(A) plastered surface not exposed to weather
or
(B) plastered surface exposed to weather
(C) roof tops
(D) un-plastered brick wall
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102. A layer of dry bricks put below the foundation concrete, in the case of soft soils, is
called.
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(A) soling
(B) shoring
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(C) D.P.C.
(D) None of these
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103. Which of the following is the main composition of granite?

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(A) Quartz, feldspar and mica

(B) Quartz,and lime
(C) Quartz and silica
(D) Silica, lime and alumina

104. Which of the following is good for making the bricks?

(A) Silted soil
(B) Weathered clay
(C) Soil

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(D) None of these

105. Marble is an example of

(A) Aqueous rock
(B) Metamorphic rock
(C) Sedimentary rock
(D) Igneous rock

106. On which of the following factors the crushing strength of stone does not depend?
(A) Texture

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(B) Workability
(C) Spec
(D) Both the texture and specific gravity

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107. Which of the following could be the specific gravity of stone to be used as a

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building material?
(A) 2.7
(B) 1.7
(C) 1.9
or
(D) 1.3

108. The process of mixing clay, water and other ingredients to make bricks is known as
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(A) Empering
(B) Kneading
(C) Pugging
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(D) Moulding
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109. Excess of silica in the clay.

(A) makes the brick brittle and weak
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(B) makes the brick crack and warp on drying

(C) changes the colour of the brick from red to yellow
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(D) improves the impermeability and durability of the brick

110. The cementing property of cement is mainly due to

(A) Lime
(B) Alumina
(C) Silica
(D) Gypsum
111. The setting and hardening of cement paste is mainly due to the hydration and
hydrolysis of

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(A) Tri calcium silicate

(B) Tetra calcium alumina ferrite
(C) Di calcium silicate
(D) Tri calcium aluminate

112. The rapid hardening Portland cement iis obtained by.

(A) grinding the clinker to a high degree of fineness
(B) adding calcium sulphate to the mixture
(C) adding gypsum after grinding
(D) burning the mixture at a lower temperature

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113. As per IS specifications, what should be the maximum final setting time for
ordinary Portland cement?

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(A) 30 minutes
(B) 10 hours

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(C) 1 hour
(D) 6 hours

114. If the slump of concrete mix is 60 mm its workability is.

or
(A) Low
(B) Medium
(C) High
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(D) Very high

115. Segregation is responsible for.

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(A) Honey comb concrete

(B) Porous layers in concrete
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(C) Sand streaks in concrete

(D) All the options are correct
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116. The durablity of concrete is affected by.

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(A) Cider
(B) Vinegar
(C) Alcohol
(D) Both cider and vinegar

117. Slump test is a measure of.

(A) Tensile strength
(B) Compressive strength
(C) Impact value

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(D) Consistency

118. Shrinkage of concrete is directly proportional to.

(A) Cement content
(B) Sand content
(C) Aggregate content
(D) Temperature of water

119. Approximate value of shrinkage strain in concrete is.

(A) 0.03

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(B) 0.003
(C) 0.0003
(D) 0.00003

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120. Which one of the following properties of a plastic concrete is modified by the air-

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entraining agents?
(A) workability
(B) segregation
(C) bleeding
or
(D) All option are correct

121. A concrete in which dry coarse aggregate are first packed to have the least voids
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and then the cement sand mortar is injected under pressure to fill all the voids, resulting
in a very dense concrete, is known as.
(A) Pre-packet concrete
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(B) Vacuum concrete

(C) No fines concrete
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(D) Aerate concrete

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122. For protection from frost, concrete should be.

(A) Dense
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(B) Free from cracks

(C) Adhesion between mortar and aggregate should be perfect
(D) All the options are correct

123. In order to have segregation in concrete dropping height should not be less than.
(A) 25 cm
(B) 50 cm
(C) 100 cm
(D) 250 cm

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124. The main object of compction of concrete is.

(A) To eliminate air holes
(B) To achieve maximum density
(C) To get intimate contact between the concrete and embedded material
(D) All the options are correct

125. Steam curing is not used with

(A) Ordinary Poartland cement
(B) Rapid hardening cement

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(C) High alumina cement
(D) All the options are correct

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126. For a satisfactory workable concrete with a constant W. C. ratio increase in
aggregate-cement ratio

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(A) Increases the strength of concrete
(B) Decreases on the strength of concrete
(C) NO effect on the strength of concrete
(D) None of these
or
127. Addition of sugar in concrete results in.
(A) Increases in sitting time by about 1 hr
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(B) Increases in sitting time by about 4 hr

(C) Decreases in sitting time by about 1 hr
(D) Decreases in sitting time by about 4 hr
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128. The aggregate impact value of the aggregate used in.

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(A) Building concrete is less than 45

(B) Road pavement concrete is less than 30
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(C) Runway concrete is less than 30

(D) All the options are correct
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129. The development of strength of cement and its fineness are.

(A) Directly proportional
(B) Inversely proportional
(C) Not related
(D) Randomly related

130. Flash set of ordinary Portland cement paste is.

(A) Premature hardening

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(B) Surface hardening only

(C) Hardening without development of heat of hydration
(D) All the options are correct

131. In stone masonry, the stones are placed in position such that the natural bedding
plane is.
(A) normal to the direction of pressure they carry
(B) parallel to the direction of pressure they carry
(C) at 45O to the direction of pressure they carry
(D) at 60O to the direction of pressure they carry

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132. Slate and marble stone belong to.
(A) igneous rocks

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(B) metamorphic rocks
(C) sedimentary rocks

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(D) foliated rocks

133. Find the one which is not used in quarrying?

(A) gun powder
or
(B) gun cotton
(C) marble powder
(D) dynamite
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134. Hollow bricks are generally used with the purpose of.
(A) reducing the cost of construction
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(B) providing insulation against heat

(C) increasing the bearing area
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(D) ornamental look

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135. The lime which has the property of setting in water is known as.
(A) fat lime
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(B) Hydraulic lime

(C) hydrated lime
(D) quick lime

136. Bullet proof glass is made of thick glass sheet and a sandwiched layer of.
(A) steel
(B) stainless steel
(C) high strength plastic
(D) chromium plate

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137. If the rocks are formed due to alteration of original structure under heat and
excessive pressure, then they are known as.
(A) igneous
(B) sedimentary
(C) volcanic
(D) metamorphic

138. The shape of the brick gets deformed due to rain water falling on hot brick. This
defect is kknown as.

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(A) chuffs
(B) bloating
(C) nodules

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(D) lamination

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139. The operation of removal of impurities of clay adhering to iron are known as.
(A) calcination
(B) purification
(C) dressing
or
(D) refining

140. The specific surface expressed in square cm 2 / gm of a good Portland cement

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should not be less than.

(A) 1750
(B) 2000
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(C) 2250
(D) 2500
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141. The strength and quality of concrete depends on-

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(A) aggregate shape

(B) aggregate grading
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(C) surface area of the aggregate

(D) All options are correct

142. M 10 grade of concrete approximates ---------------- mix.

(A) 1 : 3 : 6
(B) 1 : 1: 2
(C) 1 : 2 : 4
(D) 1 : 1.5 : 3

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143. The process of proper and accurate measurement of concrete ingredients for
uniformity of proportion is known as.
(A) batching
(B) grading
(C) mixing
(D) None of these

144. Air permeability test of cement is conducted to find the.

(A) unsoundness
(B) ignition loss

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(C) specific gravity
(D) fineness

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145. The approximate ratio of strength of cement concrete at 3 months to that at 28
days of curing is

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(A) 1.15
(B) 1.3
(C) 1
(D) 0.75
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146. The impact tests are used to determine.
(A) ultimate crushing strength
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(B) toughness
(C) ductility
(D) tenacity
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147. Curring of concrete can be done by.

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(A) Spraying
(B) Ponding
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(C) Covering with moist cloth

(D) Any of these
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148. Strength of concrete is directly proportional to.

(A) cement-water ratio
(B) sand-cement ratio
(C) water-aggregate ratio
(D) All options are correct

149. Which of the following factors influence the durability of concrete?

(A) The cover to embedded steel

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(B) The cement content and water-cement ratio

(C) The shape and the size of the member
(D) All options are correct

150. When water is added to cement.

(A) heat is generated
(B) heat is generated
(C) chemical reaction is initiated
(D) Both heat is generated and chemical reaction is initiated

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151. The lower water-cement ratio in concrete produces.
(A) more density
(B) small creep and shrinkage

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(C) more bond
(D) All options are correct

(A) aggregate shape

(B) aggregate grading
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152. The strength and quality of concrete depends on.
or
(C) surface area of the aggregate
(D) All options are correct
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153. Rocks formed due to alteration of original structure due to heat and excessive
pressure are called.
(A) sedimentary rocks
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(B) igneous rocks

(C) metamorphic rocks
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(D) None of these

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154. Granite mainly composed of quartz and felsper particles is obtained from.
(A) sedimentary rocks
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(B) metamorphic rocks

(C) igneous rocks
(D) All options are correct

155. In stone masonry, stones (stratified rocks) are so placed that the direction of
pressure to the plane of bedding is.
(A) right angles
(B) 45O
(C) 60O

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(D) parallel

156. The term frog means.

(A) an apparatus to lift the stone
(B) a depression on a face of brick
(C) vertical joint in a brick work
(D) soaking brick in water

157. The minimum compressive strength of 2nd class bricks should be.
(A) 70 kg / cm2

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(B) 90 kg / cm2
(C) 100 kg / cm2
(D) 120 kg / cm2

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158. A pug mill is used for.

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(A) softening brick earth
(B) moulding brick earth
(C) tempering brick earth
(D) providing brick earth
or
159. The lime which contains high percentage of calcium ooooxide is generally called
(A) fat lime
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(B) rich lime

(C) white lime
(D) None of these
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160. Lime putty.

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(A) is made from hydraulic lime

(B) is made by adding lime to water
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(C) can be used only upto three days

(D) All options are correct
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161. For lime concrete,

(A) slump is 50 to 75 mm
(B) flexural strength at 90 days is 0.2 N/ mm 2
(C) compressive strength at 90 days is 1.5 N/ mm 2
(D) All options are correct

162. To hydrate 500 kg cement fully water needed is.

(A) 100 kg

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(B) 110 kg
(C) 120 kg
(D) 130 kg

163. The entrained air in concrete.

(A) increases workability
(B) decreases workability
(C) decreases resistance to weathering
(D) increases strength

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164. The produce impermeable concrete.
(A) through mixing of concrete is required
(B) proper compaction of concrete is required

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(C) proper curing of concrete is required
(D) All options are correct

(A) Water cement paste hardens due to hydration

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165. Pick up the correct statement from the following.

(B) During hardening cement binds the aggregates together

or
(C) Cement provides strength, durability and water tightness to the concrete
(D) All options are correct
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166. The maximum percentage of chemical ingredient of cement is that of.

(A) magnesium ooxide
(B) iron oxide
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(C) aluminium
(D) lime
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167. Efflorescence in cement is caused due to an excess of.

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(A) alumina
(B) iron oxide
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(C) silica
(D) alkalis

168. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following.

(A) The degree of grinding of cement, is called fineness
(B) The process of changing cement paste into hard mass, ia known as setting of
cement
(C) the phenomenon by virtue of which cement doees not allow transmission of sound,
is known as soundness of cement

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(D) The heat generated during chemical reaction of cement with water is known as heat
of hydration

169. You are asked to construct a massive dam, the type of cement you will use is.
(A) ordinary Portland cement
(B) rapid hardening cement
(C) low heat cement
(D) blast furnace slag cement

170. The diameter of the Vicat plunger is 10 mm and its length varies from.

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(A) 20 mm to 30 mm
(B) 30 mm to 40 mm
(C) 40 mm to 50 mm

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(D) 50 mm to 60 mm

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171. If 1500 g of water is required to have a cement paste 1875 g of normal consistency
the percentage of water is.
(a) 20%
(B) 25%
or
(C) 30%
(D) 35%
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172. Pick up the incorrect statements from the following.

(A) cement and standard sand mortar are used in the ratio of 1 : 3
(B) water is added to the rate of P/4 + 3 percentage of water where P is the percentage
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of water for standard consistency

(C) A cube mould of 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm is used
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(D) The prepared moulds are kept in an atmosphere of 50% relative humidity
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173. An aggregate is said to be flaky if its least dimension is less than.

(A) 2/3 mean dimension
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(B) 3/4 mean dimension

(C) 3/5 mean dimension
(D) 5/8 mean dimension

174. Log Angles machines is used to test the aggregate for.

(A) crushing strength
(B) impact value
(C) abrasion resistance
(D) water absorption

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175. The impurity of mixing water which affects the setting time and strength of concrete
is.
(A) sodium sulphate
(B) sodium chlorides
(C) sodium carbonates and bicarbonates
(D) calcium chlorides

176. Pozzolana cement is used with confidence for construction of.

(A) dams

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(B) massive foundations
(C) abutments
(D) All options are correct

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177. Water cement ratio is generally expressed in volume of water required per.

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(A) 10 kg
(B) 20 kg
(C) 30 kg
(D) 50 kg
or
178. The condition not applicable to water cement ratio law is.
(A) internal moisture conditions on hydration continue till complete strength is gained
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(B) concrete specimens may be tested at any temperature

(C) concrete specimens are needed to be of same age
(D) concrete specimens are needed to be of same age
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179. According to Watre-Cement Ratio Law, the strength of workable plastic concrete.
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(A) depends on amount of water used in the mix

(B) does not depends upon the quality of cement mixed with aggregates
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(C) does not depends on the quantity of cement mixexd with aggregates
(D) All options are correct
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180. A bull nose brick is not used for.

(A) rounding off sharp corners
(B) pillars
(C) decoration purpose
(D) Arches

181. Soundness test of cement determines.

(A) quality of free lime

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(B) ultimate strength

(C) durability
(D) initial setting

182. Bulking of sand is caused due to.

(A) surface moisture
(B) air voids
(C) viscosity
(D) clay contents

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183. For a 50 kg cement bag, water required is.
(A) 16.5 liters
(B) 18.5 liters

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(C) 20.5 liters
(D) 22.5 liters

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184. Pick up the correct statements from the following Method of sawing timber.
(A) tAngentially to annual rings. Is known as tangential method
(B) in four quaaters such that each board cuts annual rings at angles not less than 45 O,
or
is known as quarter sawing method
(C) cut out of quaaters logs, parallel to the medullary rays and perpendicular to annual
rings is known as radial sawing
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(D) All options are correct

185. For the manufacture of plywood, veneers are placed so that grains of adjacent
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veneers are.
(A) at right angles
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(B) parallel
(C) inclined at 45O
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(D) inclined at 60O

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186. The portion of the brick without a tringular corner equal to half the width and half
the length is called.
(A) closer
(B) queen closer
(C) king closer
(D) squint brick

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187. If aggregates completely pass through a sieve of size 75 mm and are retained on a
sieve of size 60 mm, the particular aggregate will be flaky if its minimum dimension is
less than.
(A) 20.5 mm
(B) 30.5 mm
(C) 40.5 mm
(D) 50.5 mm

188. For the construction of thin R.C.C. structures the type of cement to be avoided is.
(A) Ordinary Portland cement

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(B) rapid hardening cement
(C) low heat cement
(D) blast furnace slag cement

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189. Percentage of pozzolanic material containing clay upto 80% used for the

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manufacture ofpozzolana cement is.
(A) 30%
(B) 40%
(C) 50%
or
(D) 60%

190. Pick up the incorrect statement applicable to the field test of good cement.
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(A) When one thrusts one’s hand into a bag of cement, one should feel warm
(B) The color of the cement is bluish
(C) A handful of cement thrown into a bucket of water should sink immediately
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(D) All options are correct

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191. An ordinary Portland cement when tested for its fineness, should not leave any
residue on I.S Sieve NO. 9, more than.
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(A) 5%
(B) 10%
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(C) 15%
(D) 20%

192. Pick up the correct statement from the following.

(A) Insufficient quantity of water makes the concrete mix harsh
(B) Insufficient quantity of water makes the concrete unworkable
(C) Excess quantity of water makes the concrete segregated
(D) All options are correct

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193. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following.

(A) A rich mix of concrete possesses higher strength than that a lean mix of desired
workability with excessive quantity of water
(B) The strength of concrete decreases as the water cement ratio increases
(C) If the water cement ratio is less than 0.45, the concrete is not workable and causes
honey-combed structure
(D) Good compaction by mechanical vibrations, increases the strength of concrete

194. Pick up the correct statement from the following.

(A) The concrete gains strength due to hydration of cement

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(B) The concrete cured at a temperature 23OC, gains strength up to 28 days
(C) The concrete does not set at freezing point
(D) All options are correc

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Answer Key
1 B 51 D 101 A 151 D
2 A 52 B 102 B 152 C
3 B 53 A 103 B 153 C
4 A 54 A 104 B 154 A
5 D 55 C 105 B 155 B
6 D 56 A 106 A 156 A
7 D 57 A 107 B 157 C
8 D 58 C 108 A 158 A
9 D 59 * 109 A 159 D
10 C 60 C 110 D 160 D
11 D 61 C 111 A 161 D

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12 D 62 B 112 B 162 A
13 A 63 B 113 B 163 D
14 C 64 D 114 D 164 D

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15 D 65 C 115 D 165 D
16 A 66 B 116 D 166 D
17 A 67 C 117 A 167 C

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18 D 68 D 118 C 168 C
19 A, C 69 B 119 D 169 C
20 D 70 A 120 D 170 B
21 C 71 D 121 A 171 D
22 D 72 B 122 B 172 C
or
23 D 73 C 123 D 173 C
24 D 74 D 124 B 174 C
25 D 75 B 125 A 175 D
26 B, C 76 D 126 A 176 D
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27 A 77 D 127 D 177 B
28 D 78 C 128 C 178 D
29 C 79 D 129 A 179 D
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30 C 80 C 130 A 180 A
31 B 81 D 131 B 181 A
32 C 82 C 132 C 182 D
33 A 83 D 133 B 183 D
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34 B 84 B 134 B 184 A
35 B 85 D 135 C 185 C
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36 D 86 D 136 D 186 C
37 B 87 D 137 A 187 D
38 B 88 D 138 B 188 A
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39 D 89 A 139 C 189 D
40 B 90 D 140 D 190 B
41 A 91 C 141 A 191 D
42 B 92 B 142 A 192 A
43 A 93 C 143 D 193 D
44 A 94 A 144 A 194
45 C 95 A 145 B 195
46 B 96 C 146 D 196
47 B 97 B 147 A 197
48 C 98 C 148 D 198
49 C 99 A 149 D 199
50 D 100 A 150 D 200

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