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MCQs 1: The maximum quantity of calcium chloride used as an accelerator in cement in percentage by weight of cement is_______________?
MCQs 2: The most common admixture which is used to accelerate the initial set of concrete is______________?
MCQs 3: Which of the following gradients exerts maximum influence on properties of steel?
MCQs 4: Three basic raw materials which are needed in large quantities for production of steel are_______________?
iron ore, coal and sulphur
iron ore, carbon and sulphur
iron ore, coal and lime stone
iron ore, carbon and lime stone
MCQs 5: Which of the following cements contains maximum percentage of dicalcium silicate?
MCQs 6: The ultimate tensile strength of structural mild steel is about_________________?
MCQs 7: The most commonly used retarder in cement is_________________?
MCQs 8: The basic purpose of a retarder in concrete is_____________?
to increase the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete
to decrease the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete
to render the concrete more water tight
to improve the workability of concrete mix
MCQs 9: Which of the following is the purest form of iron ?
MCQs 10: Assertion A : Normally turpentine oil is recommended as thinner for indoor painting. Reason R : Turpentine oil is costlier than other thinners. Select your answer according to the coding system given below ?
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
MCQs 11: The amount of water used for one kg of distemper is_____________?
MCQs 12: In brick masonry the bond produced by laying alternate headers and stretchers in each course is known as_______________?
MCQs 13: The vehicle used in case of enamel paints is usually______________?
MCQs 14: Paints with white lead base are suitable for painting of______________________?
MCQs 15: Which of the following stresses is used for identifying the quality of structural steel ?
MCQs 16: Assertion A : Paints with white lead base are not recommended for painting of iron works. Reason R : Paints with white lead base do not check rusting of iron. Select your answer according to the coding system given below ?
Both A and R are true and, R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
MCQs 17: The ratio of the thickness of web to that of flange of steel rolled structural beams and channels is______________?
MCQs 18: Percentage of carbon content in mild steel is_______________?
MCQs 19: The pressure acting on the stones in stone masonry construction should be_____________?
along the direction of bedding planes
at 45° to the direction of bedding planes
at 60° to the direction of bedding planes
perpendicular to the direction of bedding planes
MCQs 20: A queen closer is a______________?
brick laid with its length parallel to the face or direction of wall
brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face or direction of wall
brick having the same length and depth as the other bricks but half the breadth
brick with half the width at one end and full width at the other
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