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Q 1 Plaster of Paris is obtained by calcining

(a) bauxite
(b) gypsum
(c) kankar
(d) lime stone
ANS B
Q 2 For the manufacture of Portland cement the proportions of raw material used are
(a) lime 63%, silica 22% other ingredient 15%
(b) silica 22%, lime 63% other ingredients 15%
(c) silica 40%, lime 40% other ingredients 40%
(d) silica 70%, lime 20% other ingredients 15%
ANS B
Q 3 To retard the initial setting time of cement, the compound responsible is

(a) Tri-calcium silicate
(b) Gypsum
(c) Di- calcium silicate
(d) Tri calcium aluminate
ANS B
Q 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
(c) aluminium sulphate in very fine powdered form
(d) pozzolana in very fine powdered form
ANS C
Q 5 strength of cement concrete primarily depends upon

(a) quality of water
(b) quantity of aggregate
(c) quantity of cement
(d) water cement ratio
ANS D
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Q 6 The most valuable timber may be obtained from

(a) chir
(b) shisham
(c) sal
(d) teak
ANS D
Q 7 The timber having maximum resistance against white ants is obtained is obtained from
(a) chir
(b) shisham
(c) sal
(d) teak
ANS D
Q 8 Due to attack of dry rot, the timber

(a) cracks
(b) shrinks
(c) reduces to powder
(d) none of these
ANS C
Q 9 In the end section formula

(a) The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections
(b) the area of mid sections is calculated by using mean depth
(c) The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two
sections
(d) All of the above
ANS D
Q 10 Berms are provided in canals if these are

(a) fully in excavation
(b) fully in embankment
(c) partly in excavation and partly in embankment
(d) all options are correct
ANS D
Q 11 A concrete having a slump of 605 cm is said to be

(a) dry
(b) earth moist
(c) semi-plastic
(d) plastic
ANS D
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Q 12 Concrete is unsuitable for compaction by a vibrator if it is

(a) dry
(b) earth moist
(c) semi-plastic
(d) plastic
ANS D
Q 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 inn frosty weather
ANS A
Q 14 After casting, an ordinary cement concrete on drying

(a) expands
(b) either expands or shrinks
(c) shrinks
(d) none of these
ANS C
Q 15 To obtain cement dry powder lime stones and shales or their slurry is burnt in a rotary kiln at a temperature
between
(a) 11000 and12000 c
(b) 12000 and13000 c
(c) 13000 and14000 c
(d) 14000 and15000 c
ANS D
Q 16 The minimum percentage of chemical ingredient of cement is that of

(a) magnesium oxide
(b) iron oxide
(c) alumina
(d) lime
ANS A
Q 17 Pick the correct proportions of chemical ingredients of cement

(a) Lima : silica : Alumina : iron oxide = 63 : 22 : 6 : 3
(b) Silica : lime : Alumina : Iron oxide = 63 : 22 : 6 : 3
(c) Alumina : silica : : lime : oxide = 63 : 22 : 6 : 3
(d) iron oxide : Alumina : Silica : Lime = 63: 22 : 6 : 6
ANS A
Q 18 Pick up the correct statement from the following

(a) Lime in excess, causes the cement to expand and disintegrate
(b) Silica in excess, causes the cement to set slowly
(c) Alumina in excess, reduces the strength of the cement
ANS D
Q 19 The commercial name of white and colored cement in India is

(a) colocrete
(b) rainbow cement
(c) silvicrete
(d) all are correct
ANS D
Q 20 Insert material of a cement concrete mix is

(a) water
(b) cement
(c) aggregate
(d) none of these
ANS C

(a) Gypsum in cement decreases the setting time
(b) the first compound of cement which reacts with water is c2 s
(c) Bulking of sand is less when its particles are fine
ANS A
Q 22 The datum temperature for maturity by Plowman, is

(a) 230 C
(b) 00
(c) - 0.560 c
(d) - 11.7 0
ANS D
Q 23 Rock formed due to alteration of original structure due to hear and excessive pressure are called
(a) sedimentary rocks
(b) igneous rocks
(c) metamorphic rocks
(d) none of these
ANS C
Q 24 Granite mainly composed of quartz and felsper particles is obtained from

(b) metamorphic rocks
(c) igneous rocks
ANS A
Q 25 In stone masonry, stones are so placed that the direction of pressure to the plane of bedding is
(a) right angles
(b) 450
(c) 600
(d) parallel
ANS A
Q 26 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
ANS B
Q 27 The minimum compressive strength of 2nd class bricks should be

(a) 70kg/ cm 2
(b) 90 kg/ cm 2
(c) 100 kg/ cm 2
(d) 120 kg/ cm 2
ANS A
Q 28 A pug mill is used for

(a) softening brick earth
(b) moulding brick earth
(c) tempering brick earth
(d) providing brick earth
ANS C
Q 29 the lime which contains high percentage of calcium oxides is generally called
(a) fat lime
(b) rich lime
(c) white lime
(d) none of these
ANS A
Q 30 Lime putty
(a) is made from hydraulic lime
(b) is made by adding lime to water
(c) can be used only upto three days
ANS D
Q 31 For lime, concrete,

(a) slumps is 50 to 75 mm
(b) flexural strength at 90 days
(c) compressive strength at 90 days is 0.2 N/m m 2
ANS D
Q 32 The hydrate 500kg cement fully water needed is

(a) 100 kg
(b) 110 kg
(c) 120 kg
(d) 130 kg
ANS d
Q 33 The entrained air in concrete

(a) increase workability
(b) decrease workability
(c) decreases resistance to weathering
(d) increases strength
ANS A
Q 34 The produce impermeable concrete

(a) through mixing of concrete is required
(b) proper compaction of concrete is required
(c) proper curing of concrete is required
ANS D

(a) Water cement paste hardens due to hydration
(b) During hardening cement binds the aggregates together
(c) Cement provides strength, durability and water tightness to the concrete
(d) All options are correct
ANS D
Q 36 The maximum percentage of chemical ingredient of cement is that of

(a) magnesium oxide
(b) iron oxide
(c) aluminium
(d) Lime
ANS D
Q 37 Efflorescence in cement is caused due to an excess of

(a) alumina
(b) iron oxide
(c) silica
(d) alkalis
ANS D
Q 38 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, is known as setting of cement
(c) The phenomenon by virtune of which cement does not allow transmission of sound, is known as soundness of
cement
(d) the heat generated during chemical reaction of cement with water is known as heat of hydration
ANS C
Q 39 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
ANS C
Q 40 The diameter of the Vicat plunger is 10 mm and its length varies from
(a) 20 mm to 30 mm
(b) 30 mm to 40 mm
(c) 40 mm to 50 mm
(d) 50 mm to 60 mm
ANS C
Q 41 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%
(c) 30%
(d) 35%
ANS B
Q 42 Pick up the incorrect statement 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 of water for standard
consistency
(c) A cube mould of 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm id used
(d) The prepared moulds are kept in an atmosphere of 50% relative humidity
ANS D
Q 43 An aggregate is said to be flaky if its lest dimension is less than

(a) 2/3 mean dimension
(b) 3/4 mean dimension
(c) 3/5 mean dimension
(d) 5/8 mean dimension
ANS C
Q 44 Log Angles machines us used to test the aggregate for

(a) crushing strength
(b) impact value
(c) abrasion resistance
(d) water absorption
ANS c
Q 45 The impurity of mixing water which affects the setting time and strength of concrete is
(a) sodium sulphates
(b) sodium chlondes
(c) sodium carbonates and bicrabonates
(d) calcium chlorides
ANS A
Q 46 Pozzolana cement is used with confidence for construction of

(a) dams
(b) massive foundations
(c) abutments
ANS D
Q 47 The condition not applicable to water cement ratio law is

(a) internal moisture conditions on hydration continue till complete strength is gained
(b) concreter 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 size
ANS B
Q 48 According to Water – cement Ratio, the strength of workable plastic concrete

(a) depends on amount of water used in the mix
(b) does not depend upon the quality of cement mixed with aggregates
(c) does not depend on the quantity of cement mixed with aggregates
ANS D
Q 49 A bull nose brick is not used for

(a) rounding off sharp corners
(b) pillars
(c) decoration purpose
(d) arches
ANS D
Q 50 Which of the following is the main composition of granite ?

(a) Quartz, feldspar and mica
(b) Quartz and lime
(c) Quartz and silica
(d) silica, lime and alumina
ANS A
Q 51 Which of the following is good for making the bricks?

(a) Silted soil
(b) Weathered clay
(c) soil
(d) None of these
ANS B
Q 52 Marble is an example of
(a) Aqueous rock
(b) Metamorphic rock
(c) Sedimentary rock
(d) Igneous rock
ANS B
Q 53 On which of the following factors the crushing strength of stone does not depend?
(a) Texture
(b) Workability
(c) Specific gravity
(d) Both the texture and specific gravity
ANS B
Q 54 Which of the following could be the specific gravity of stone to be used as a building material ?
(a) 2.7
(b) 1.7
(c) 1.9
(d) 1.3
ANS A
Q 55 The process of mixing clay, water and other ingredients to make bricks is known as
(a) Tempering
(b) Knesding
(c) Pugging
(d) Moulding
ANS B
Q 56 Excess of silica in the clay

(a) makes the brick brittle and weak
(b) makes the brick crack and warp on drying
(c) changes the color of the brick from red to yellow
(d) improves the impermeability and durability of the brick
ANS A
Q 57 The cement property of cement is mainly due to

(a) lime
(b) alumina
(c) silica
(d) gypsum
ANS A
Q 58 The setting and hardening of cement paste is mainly due to the hydration and hydrolysis of
(a) Tri calcium silicate
(b) Tetra calcium alumina ferrite
(c) Di calcium silicate
(d) Tri calcium aluminate
ANS D
Q 59 The rapid hardening Portland cement is 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
ANS A
Q 60 The volume of coarse aggregate to make 100 m3 of 1:2:4 concrete is

(a) 84
(b) 88
(c) 92
(d) 96
ANS A
Q 61 What is the minimum period for which the lime concrete in foundation be left wet without the start of
masonry work over it ?
(a) 3 days
(b) 5 days
(c) 7 days
(d) 15 days
ANS C
Q 62 As per IS specifications, what should be the maximum final setting time for ordinary Portland cement
(a) 30 minutes
(b) 10 hours
(c) 1 hour
(d) 6 hour
ANS B
Q 63 Air permeability test of cement is conducted to find the

(a) unsoundness
(b) ignition loss
(c) specific gravity
(d) fineness
ANS D
Q 64 The approximate ratio of strength of cement concrete at 3 months to that at 28 days of curing is
(a) 1.15
(b) 1.3
(c) 1
(d) 0.75
ANS C
Q 65 The impact tests are used to determine

(a) ultimate crushing strength
(b) toughness
(c) ductility
(d) tenacity
ANS B
Q 66 Curing of concrete can be done by

(a) Spraying
(b) ponding
(c) Covering with moist cloth
(d) any of these
ANS D
Q 67 Strength of concrete is directly proportional to

(a) cement water ratio
(b) sand cement ratio
(c) water aggregate ratio
ANS A
Q 68 Which of the following factors influence the durability of concrete?

(a) The cover to embedded steel
(b) the cement content and water cement ratio
(c) the shape and the size of the member
ANS D
Q 69 When water is added to cement

(a) heat is generated
(b) heat s absorbed
(c) chemical reaction is initiated
(d) both heat is generated and chemical reaction is initiated
ANS D
Q 70 The lower cement ratio in concrete produces

(a) more density
(b) small creep and shrinkage
(c) more bond
ANS D
Q 71 The strength and quality of concrete depends on

(a) aggregate shape
(b) aggregate grading
(c) surface area of the aggregate
ANS d
Q 72 The standard size of brick as per Indian standards is

(a) 20cm x 10 cm x 10cm
(b) 23cm x 12cm x8cm
(c) 19cm x 9cm x9cm
(d) 18cm x 9cm x 9cm
ANS C
Q 73 The quick lime as it comes from kiln is called

(a) milk lime
(b) hydraulic lime
(c) lump lime
(d) hydrated lime
ANS C
Q 74 How does the seasoning of timber help?

1 it increases the weight of timber
2 it improves the strength properties of timber
(a) only A
(b) only B
(c) both A and B
(d) none of these
ANS B
Q 75 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
ANS C
Q 76 The penetration test on bitumen is used for determining its

(a) grade
(b) ductility
(c) viscosity
(d) none of these
ANS A
Q 77 Quartzite is a
(a) sandy rock
(b) siliceous rock
(c) organic rock
(d) calcareous rock
ANS B
Q 78 Plaster of Paris can be obtained from the calcinations of

(a) lime stone
(b) gypsum
(c) dolomite
(d) bauxite
ANS b
Q 79 A brick masonry could fail due to

(a) rupture along a vertical joint in poorly bonded walls
(b) shearing along a horizontal plane
(c) crushing due to overloading
(d) any of these
ANS D
Q 80 Which of the following statements is correct?

(a) Excess of alumina in the day makes the brick brittle and weak
(b) Excess of alumina in the day makes the brick crack and warp on drying
(c) Excess of alumina in the day leaves high power deposit on the brick
(d) Excess of alumina in the day improves impermeability and durability of the brick
ANS D
Q 81 The compressive strength of 100 mm cube as compared to 150 mm cube is always

(a) less
(b) more
(c) equal
(d) none of these
ANS B
Q 82 The partial factor of safety for concrete as per IS 456-2000

(a) 1.5
(b) 1.15
(c) 0.87
(d) 0.466
ANS A
Q 83 Approximate ratio of the strength of the cement concrete of 7 days to that of 28 days is
(a) 0.56
(b) 0.85
(c) 1
(d) 1.15
ANS A
Q 84 durability of concrete is proportional to

(a) sand content
(b) water-cement ratio
(c) aggregate ratio
(d) cement-aggregate ratio
ANS D
Q 85 Low temperature during concrete laying

(a) increase strength
(b) decreases strength
(c) has no effect on strength
(d) depends on other factors
ANS A
Q 86 The entrained air in concrete

(a) increases workability
(b) decrease workability
(c) increases strength
(d) none of these
ANS A
Q 87 Poisson’s ratio for concrete

(a) increase with richer mix
(b) decrease with richer mix
(c) remains constant
(d) none of these
ANS A
Q 88 The test most suitable for concrete of very low workability is

(a) slum test
(b) compaction factor test
(c) vee-bee test
ANS C
Q 89 The strength and quality of concrete depends on

(a) aggregate shape
(b) aggregate grading
(c) surface area of the aggregate
ANS D
Q 90 Strength of concrete show an increase with

(a) Decrease in rate of loading
(b) Increase in rate of loading
(c) Unaffected by rate of loading
(d) Depends on application of load
ANS B
Q 91 If the slump of concreter mix is 60 mm its workability is

(a) Low
(b) Medium
(c) High
(d) Very high
ANS B
Q 92 Segregation is responsible for

(a) Honey comb concrete
(b) Porous layers in concrete
(c) Sand streaks in concrete
(d) All the options are correct
ANS D
Q 93 The durability of concreter is affected by

(a) Cider
(b) Vinegar
(c) Alcohol
(d) Both cider and vinegar
ANS D
Q 94 Slump test is a measure of

(a) Tensile strength
(b) Compressive strength
(c) Impact value
(d) Consistency
ANS D
Q 95 Shrinkage of concrete is directly proportional to

(a) Cement content
(b) Sand content
(c) Aggregate content
(d) Temperature of water
ANS A
Q 96 Which one of the following properties of a plastic concrete is modified by the air-entraining agents?
(a) workability
(b) segregation
(c) bleeding
(d) all option are correct
ANS D
Q 97 A concrete in which dry coarse aggregate are first packed to have the least voids 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
(b) vacuum concrete
(c) No fines concrete
(d) Aerate concrete
ANS D
Q 98 For protection from frost, concrete should be

(a) Dense
(b) free from cracks
(c) Adhesion between mortar and aggregate should be perfect
ANS A
Q 99 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
ANS B
Q 100 The main object of compaction of concrete is

(a) To eliminate air holes
(b) To achieve maximum density
(c) To get intimate contact between the con concrete and embedded material
ANS D
Q 101 Steam curing is not used with _

(a) Ordinary Portland cement
(b) Rapid hardening cement
(c) High alumna cement
(d) All the options re correct
ANS B
Q 102 For a satisfactory workable concrete with a constant W.C. ratio increase in aggregate-cement ratio
(a) Increase the strength of concrete
(b) Decrease the strength of concrete
(c) No effect on the strength of concrete
(d) None of these
ANS A
Q 103 Addition of sugar in concrete results of concrete

(a) Increase in setting time by about 1 hr
(b) Increase in setting time by about 4 hr
(c) Decrease in setting time by about 1 hr
(d) Decrease in setting time by about 4 hr
ANS A
Q 104 The aggregate impact vale of the aggregate used in

(a) Building concrete is less than 45
(b) Road pavement concrete is less than 30
(c) Runway concrete is less than 30
ANS D
Q 105 The development of strength of cement and its fineness are

(a) Directly proportional
(b) Inversely proportional
(c) Not related
(d) Randomly related
ANS A
Q 106 Flash set of ordinary Portland cement paste is

(a) Premature hardening
(b) Surface hardening only
(c) Hardening without development of heat of hydration
ANS A
Q 107 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 450 to the direction of pressure they carry
(d) at 600 to the direction of pressure they carry
ANS A
Q 108 Slate and marble stone belong to

(a) igneous rocks
(c) seclimentary rocks
(d) folia rocks
ANS B
Q 109 Find the one which is not used in quarrying?

(a) gun powder
(b) gun cotton
(c) marble powder
(d) dynamite
ANS C
Q 110 Hollow bricks are generally used with the purpose of

(a) reducing the cost of construction
(b) providing insulation against heat
(c) increasing the bearing area
(d) ornamental look
ANS B
Q 111 The lime which has the property of setting in water is known as
(a) fat lime
(b) Hydraulic lime
(c) Hydrated lime
(d) quick lime
ANS D
Q 112 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
ANS C
Q 113 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
ANS D
Q 114 The shape of the brick deformed due to rain water falling on hot brick. This defect is known as _
(a) chuffs
(b) bloating
(c) nodules
(d) lamination
ANS A
Q 115 The operation of removal of impurities of clay adhering to iron are is known as _
(a) calcinations
(b) purification
(c) dressing
(d) refining
ANS C
Q 116 The specific surface expressed in square cm gm of a good Portland cement should not be less than_
(a) 1750
(b) 2000
(c) 2250
(d) 2500
ANS C
Q 117 The volume of the cement required for 10 m3 of brickwork in 1:6 cement mortar is approximately equal to _
(a) 3/7 m3
(b) 3/6 m3
(c) ¾ m3
(d) 3/5 m3
ANS A
Q 118 The life of teakwood doors and windows is usually taken to be _

(a) 80 year
(b) 60 year
(c) 40 year
(d) 20 year
ANS C
Q 119 The workability of concrete can be improved by _

(a) More sand
(b) More cement
(c) More fine aggregate
(d) Fineness of coarse aggregate
ANS B
Q 120 Strength of concrete increases with _

(a) Increase in water cement ratio
(b) Decrease in water cement ratio
(c) Decrease in size of aggregate
(d) Decrease in curing time
ANS B
Q 121 Density of concrete _

(a) Increase with a decrease in the size of aggregate
(b) In independent of the size of aggregate
(c) Increases with increase in the size of aggregate
ANS C
Q 122 Workability of concrete mix with low water cement ratio is determined by
(a) Slump test
(b) Tensile strength test
(c) Compaction factor test
(d) Flexural strength test
ANS C
Q 123 If the compaction factor is 0.95, the workability is concrete is _

(a) Very low
(b) Low
(c) Medium
(d) High
ANS D
Q 124 Which of the following proportion of the ingredients of concrete mix, is not in conformation to arbitrary
method of proportioning?
(a) 1:1:2
(b) 1:2:4
(c) 1:3:6
(d) 1:4:10
ANS D
Q 125 Concrete gains strength due to_

(a) chemical action of cement with coarse aggregate
(b) Hydration of cement
(c) Evaporation of water
ANS B
Q 126 Maximum shrinkage takes place in concrete after drying for_

(a) 28 days
(b) Three months
(c) Six months
(d) One year
ANS A
Q 127 Under constant load the Creep strain in concrete is_

(a) Time dependent
(b) Temperature dependent
(c) Moisture dependent
(d) None of these
ANS A
Q 128 The light weight concrete is prepared by_

(a) Using light aggregate
(b) Formation of air voids in cement by omitting sand
(c) Formation of air voids in cement paste by the substances causing foam
ANS C
Q 129 Addition of calcium in concrete results in_

(a) Increased strength
(b) Reduction in curing period
(c) retardation of loss of moisture
ANS A
Q 130 Modulus of elasticity for concrete improves by _

(a) Shorter curing period
(b) Age
(c) Higher W.C. ratio
ANS A
Q 131 Minimum number of test specimens required for finding the compressive strength of concrete are_
(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 9
ANS C
Q 132 Too wet concrete may cause_

(a) Segregation
(b) Lower density
(c) Weakness of concrete
ANS D
Q 133 Curing period is minimum for concrete using_

(a) Rapid hardening cement
(b) Low heat cement
(c) Ordinary Portland cement
(d) Slag cement
ANS C
Q 134 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
(b) 10 kg
(c) 12 kg
(d) 14 kg
ANS C
Q 135 In a mix if the desired slump is not obtained, the adjustment for each concrete slump difference is made by
adjusting water content by_
(a) 0.25%
(b) 0.5%
(c) 0.75%
(d) 1%
ANS B
Q 136 In case of hand mixing of concrete, the extra cement to be added is_
(a) 5%
(b) 10%
(c) 15%
(d) 20%
ANS B
Q 137 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
ANS C
Q 138 Pegmatite is an example of

(a) sedimentary rock
(b) extrusive igneous rock
(c) intrusive igneous rock
(d) metamorphic rock
ANS C
Q 139 Most of the stones possess the specific gravity in the range of_
(a) 1 to 1.5
(b) 1.5 to 2.0
(c) 2.4 to 2.8
(d) 3 to 4
ANS C
Q 140 The indentation provided in the face of the brick is called_

(a) frog
(b) pallet
(c) strike
(d) none of these
ANS A
Q 141 Terra cotta, in buildings, is used for_

(a) insulation
(b) ornamental work
(c) sewage lines
(d) sanitary services
ANS B
Q 142 The Paints that are most resistant to fire are_

(a) enamel paints
(b) aluminum paints
(c) asbestos paints
(d) cement paints
ANS C
Q 143 The sub-classification of sedimentary rocks

(a) volcanic and plutonic
(b) mechanical, chemical, organic
(c) intrusive, extrusive
(d) stratified, un-stratified
ANS B
Q 144 The separation of water on the fresh concrete is known as_

(a) segregation
(b) hydration
(c) bleeding
(d) none of these
ANS C
Q 145 The purpose of the soundness test of cement is_

(a) to determine the presence of free lime
(b) to determine the setting time
(c) to determine the sound proof quality of cement
(d) to determine the fineness
ANS A
Q 146 Distemper is used on _

(a) plastered surface not exposed to weather
(b) plastered surface exposed to weather
(c) roof tops
(d) un-plastered brick wall
ANS B
Q 147 A player of dry bricks put below the foundation concrete, in the case of soft soils, is called_
(a) soling
(b) shoring
(c) D.P.C.
(d) none of these
ANS A
Q 148 Which of the following is the reason for the decrease in the use of stones as building 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
ANS B
Q 149 The solidification of molten magma when it reaches the surface of earth result in the formation of
(c) basalts and traps
(d) granite
ANS A
Q 150 The argillaceous rocks have their principle constitution as

(a) lime
(b) clay
(c) sand
(d) none of these
ANS B
Q 151 When a brick is cut into two halve longitudinally one part is called
(a) king closer
(b) cornice brick
(c) queen closer
(d) voussoir
ANS C
Q 152 The red colour obtained by the bricks is due to the presence of
(a) lime
(b) silica
(c) manganese
(d) iron oxide
ANS D
Q 153 Which constituent of the cement, upon addition of water, sets and hardens first?
(a) tri-calcium silicate
(b) tri-calcium aluminate
(c) di-calcium silicate
(d) free lime
ANS B
Q 154 The aggregate is called fine aggregate if it is completely retained on

(a) 0.15 mm sieve
(b) 0.30 mm sieve
(c) 4.75 mm sieve
(d) none of these
ANS A
Q 155 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
(a) pitch
(b) cambium
(c) bark
(d) sap
ANS D
Q 156 Shingle is
(a) water bound pebbies
(b) disintegrated laterite
(c) crushed granite
(d) none of these
ANS B
Q 157 Good quality sand is never obtained from which of the following source?
(a) riverbed
(b) nala
(c) sea
(d) gravel powder
ANS C
Q 158 For construction of structures under water, the type of lime used is_
(a) hydraulic lime
(b) fat lime
(c) quick lime
(d) pure lime
ANS A
Q 159 The compound of Portland cement which reacts immediately with water and also sets first is_
(a) Tri-calcium silicate
(b) Di-calcium silicate
(c) Tri-calcium aluminate
(d) Tetra calcium alumino ferrite
ANS C
Q 160 Rapid hardening cement attains early strength due to _

(a) larger proportion of lime grounded finer than normal cement
(b) lesser proportion of lime grounded coarser than normal cement
(c) Lesser proportion of lime grounded finer than normal cement
(d) larger proportion of lime grounded coarser than normal cement
ANS C
Q 161 The percentage of water for normal consistency is_

(a) 5% to 155
(b) 10% to 15%
(c) 15% to 25%
(d) 20% to 30%
ANS C
Q 162 Soundness test of cement determines_
(a) quality of free lime
(b) ultimate strength
(c) durability
(d) initial setting
ANS A
Q 163 bulking of sand is caused due to_

(a) surface moisture
(b) air voids
(c) viscosity
(d) clay contents
ANS A
Q 164 For a 50 kg cement bag, water required is

(a) 16.5 liters
(b) 18.5 litres
(c) 20.5 litres
(d) 22.5 litres
ANS D
Q 165 Pick up the correct statement from the following Method of sawing timber_
(a) tangentially to annual rings, is known as tangential method
(b) n four quarters such that each board cuts annual rings at angles not less than 45 degree, is known as quarter
sawing method
(c) cut out of quarter logs, parallel to the modullary rays and perpendicular to annual ring is known as radial sawing
ANS D
Q 166 For the manufacture of plywood, veneers are placed so that grains of adjacent veneers are_
(a) at right angles
(b) parallel
(c) inclined at 45 degree
(d) inclined at 60 degree
ANS A
Q 167 The portion of the brick without a triangular corner equal to half the width and half the length, is called_
(a) closer
(b) queen closer
(c) king closer
(d) squint brick
ANS C
Q 168 For the construction of thin R.C.C. structure the type of cement to be avoided is_
(a) ordinary Portland cement
(b) rapid hardening cement
(c) low heat cement
(d) blast furnace slag cement
ANS D
Q 169 Percentage of pozzolanic material containing clay upto 80% used for the manufacture of pozzolana cement is
_
(a) 30%
(b) 40%
(c) 50%
(d) 60%
ANS A
Q 170 Pick up the incorrect statement applicable to the field test of good cement_
(a) When one trusts 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
ANS D
Q 171 Sand generally contains salt if it is obtained from_

(a) nala beds
(b) river beds
(c) sea beds
ANS C
Q 172 An ordinary Portland cement when tested for its fineness, should not leave any residue on I.S. Sieve No. 9,
more than_
(a) 5%
(b) 10%
(c) 15%
(d) 20%
ANS B
Q 173 Pick up the correct statement from the following_

(a) Insufficient quantity of water makes the concrete mix harsh
(b) Insufficient quantity for water makes the concrete unworkable
(c) Excess quantity of water makes the concrete segregated
ANS D
Q 174 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
ANS A

(a) The concrete gains strength due to hydration of cement
(b) The concrete cured at a temperature below 23 degree C, gains strength up to 28 days
(c) The concrete does not set at freezing point
ANS D
Q 176 Hardening of cement occurs at_

(a) rapid rate during the first few days and afterwards it continues to increase at a decreased rate
(b) slow rate during the first few days and afterwards it continues to increases at a rapid rate
(c) uniform rate throughout its age
(d) None of these
ANS D

(a) Higher workability indicates unexpected increase in the moisture content
(b) Higher workability indicates deficiency of sand
(c) If the concrete mix is dry, the slump is zero
ANS D

(a) Segregation is necessary for a workable concrete
(b) Consistency does not affect the workability of concrete
(c) If the slump increases, workability decreases
(d) None of these
ANS D
Q 179 For quality control of Portland cement the test essentially done is
(a) setting time
(b) soundness
(c) tensile strength
ANS D
Q 180 If 1500 g of water is required to have 1875 g cement paste of normal consistency, the percentage of water is_
(a) 20%
(b) 25%
(c) 30%
(d) 35%
ANS B
Q 181 Under normal conditions using ordinary cement the period of removal of the form work is
(a) 7 days for beam soffits
(b) 14 days for bottom slab s of spans 4.6 m and more
(c) 21 days for bottom beams over 6 m spans
ANS D
Q 182 For given water content, workability decreases if the concrete aggregate contain an excess of
(a) thin particles
(b) flat particles
(c) elongated particles
ANS D
Q 189 For ensuring quality of concrete use

(a) single sized aggregate
(b) two sized aggregate
(c) graded aggregates
(d) coarse aggregates
ANS C
Q 190 According to I.S. 456, the number of grades of concrete mixes is_
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 7
ANS D
Q 191 The mixture of different ingredients of cement is burnt at:

(a) 1000 degree C
(b) 1200 degree C
(c) 1400 degree C
(d) 1600 degree C
ANS C
Q 192 The risk of segregation is more for

(a) wetter mix
(b) larger proportion of maximum size aggregate
(c) coarser grading
ANS D
Q 193 After casting an ordinary cement concrete on drying

(a) expands
(b) mix
(c) shrinks
(d) None of these
ANS C
Q 194 Hydration of cement is die to chemical action of water with

(a) Tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate
(b) Dicalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate
(c) Tricalcium aluminate and tricalcium alumino ferrite
ANS D
Q 195 To obtain cement dry powder lime stones and shales or their slurry, is burnt in a totary kiln at a temperature
between
(a) 11000 and12000 C
(b) 12000 and13000 C
(c) 13000 and14000 C
(d) 14000 and15000 C
ANS D
Q 196 Curing_
(a) reduce the shrinkage of concrete
(b) preserves the properties of concrete
(c) prevent the loss of water by evaporation
ANS D
Q 197 The maximum amount of dust which may be permitted in aggregates is

(a) 5% of the total aggregates for low workability with a coarse grading
(b) 10% of the total aggregate for low workability with a fine grading
(c) 20% at the total aggregates for a mix having high workability with fine grading
ANS D
Q 198 Proper proportioning of concrete, ensures_

(a) desired strength and workability
(b) desired durability
(c) water tightness of the structure
ANS D
Q 198 The bulk density of aggregates does no t depend upon_

(a) size and shape of aggregate
(b) specific gravity of aggregates
(c) grading of aggregates
(d) size and shape of the container
ANS D
Q 199 While compacting the concrete to be flaky if its least dimension is is less than_
(a) 2.5
(b) 5.0
(c) 7.5
(d) 10
ANS B
Q 200 An aggregate is said ot be flaky if its least dimension isles than_

(a) 1/5th mean dimension
(b) 2/5th of mean dimension
(c) 3/5th man dimension
(d) 4/5th of mean dimension
ANS C

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Q 1 Plaster of Paris is obtained by calcining

Q 3 To retard the initial setting time of cement, the compound responsible is

Q 4 Quick setting cement is produced by adding

Q 5 strength of cement concrete primarily depends upon

Q 6 The most valuable timber may be obtained from

Q 8 Due to attack of dry rot, the timber

Q 9 In the end section formula

Q 10 Berms are provided in canals if these are

Q 11 A concrete having a slump of 605 cm is said to be

Q 12 Concrete is unsuitable for compaction by a vibrator if it is

Q 13 The increased cohesiveness of concrete, makes it

Q 14 After casting, an ordinary cement concrete on drying

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

Q 17 Pick the correct proportions of chemical ingredients of cement

Q 18 Pick up the correct statement from the following

Q 19 The commercial name of white and colored cement in India is

Q 20 Insert material of a cement concrete mix is

Q 21 Pick up the correct statement from the following

Q 22 The datum temperature for maturity by Plowman, is

Q 24 Granite mainly composed of quartz and felsper particles is obtained from

Q 26 The term frog means

Q 27 The minimum compressive strength of 2nd class bricks should be

Q 28 A pug mill is used for

Q 31 For lime, concrete,

Q 32 The hydrate 500kg cement fully water needed is

Q 33 The entrained air in concrete

Q 34 The produce impermeable concrete

Q 35 Pick up the correct statement from the following

Q 36 The maximum percentage of chemical ingredient of cement is that of

Q 37 Efflorescence in cement is caused due to an excess of

Q 38 pick up the incorrect statement from the following

Q 42 Pick up the incorrect statement from the following

Q 43 An aggregate is said to be flaky if its lest dimension is less than

Q 44 Log Angles machines us used to test the aggregate for

Q 46 Pozzolana cement is used with confidence for construction of

Q 47 The condition not applicable to water cement ratio law is

Q 48 According to Water – cement Ratio, the strength of workable plastic concrete

Q 49 A bull nose brick is not used for

Q 50 Which of the following is the main composition of granite ?

Q 51 Which of the following is good for making the bricks?

Q 56 Excess of silica in the clay

Q 57 The cement property of cement is mainly due to

Q 59 The rapid hardening Portland cement is obtained by

Q 60 The volume of coarse aggregate to make 100 m3 of 1:2:4 concrete is

Q 63 Air permeability test of cement is conducted to find the

Q 65 The impact tests are used to determine

Q 66 Curing of concrete can be done by

Q 67 Strength of concrete is directly proportional to

Q 68 Which of the following factors influence the durability of concrete?

Q 69 When water is added to cement

Q 70 The lower cement ratio in concrete produces

Q 71 The strength and quality of concrete depends on

Q 72 The standard size of brick as per Indian standards is

Q 73 The quick lime as it comes from kiln is called

Q 74 How does the seasoning of timber help?

Q 75 The ductility value of bitumen is