Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) Hydraulic lime is generally obtained by burning kankar (B) Hydraulic lime sets slowly as compared to fat lime (C) Hydraulic lime is generally used in lime mortar (D) None of these

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
(A) Hydraulic lime is generally obtained by burning kankar
(B) Hydraulic lime sets slowly as compared to fat lime
(C) Hydraulic lime is generally used in lime mortar
(D) None of these
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Answer: Option D
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