Description : The base material for distemper is a) Chalk* b) Lime c) Lime putty d) Cement wash
Last Answer : a) Chalk*
Description : Distemper is (A) A paint consisting of powdered chalk, pigments and water (B) A water proofing agent (C) A paint consisting of coloured cement and water (D) A drying agent
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Putty is (A) Made with finely powdered chalk and linseed oil (B) Used for fixing glass panes (C) Softened by a solution of pearl ash and quick-lime soaked in water (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Calcareous and argillaceous materials used in manufacture of cement consists of (a) Lime stone (b) Chalk (c) Shales (d) All the above
Last Answer : (d) All the above
Description : Putty is made up of a) White lead and turpentine b) Powdered chalk and raw linseed oil* c) Red lead and linseed oil d) Zinc oxide and boiled linseed oil
Last Answer : b) Powdered chalk and raw linseed oil*
Description : Lime putty (A) Is made from hydraulic lime (B) Is made by adding lime to water (C) Can be used only upto three days (D) All of above
Description : The rock which is not calcareous, is: (A) Lime stone (B) Chalk (C) Laterite (D) None of these
Last Answer : (D) None of these
Description : Pavement is said to be flexible if it contains (A) Water bound macadam surface (B) Stabilised soil base constructed of lime cement or tar (C) Bitumen-bound stone layer of varying aggregates (D) All the above
Description : Portland cement manufactured from pure white chalk and clay but free from iron-oxide, is known as (A) Quick setting cement (B) Rapid hardening cement (C) White cement (D) Low heat Portland cement
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : The commonly used material in the manufacture of cement is (A) Sand stone (B) Slate (C) Lime stone (D) Graphite
Last Answer : (C) Lime stone
Description : The commonly used raw material in the manufacture of cement, is (A) Slate (B) Sand stone (C) Lime stone (D) Basalt
Description : Which one of the following is an air binding material? (A) Gypsum (B) Acid-resistant cement (C) Quick lime (D) All of these
Description : Find the odd one: (1) Marble (2) Chalk (3) Limestone (4) Slaked lime
Last Answer : Slaked lime
Description : French polish is (A) Oil paint (B) Distemper (C) Spirit varnish (D) None to these
Description : Lacquer is (A) Oil paint (B) Distemper (C) Spirit varnish (D) None to these
Description : The amount of water used for one kg of distemper is (A) 0.2 liter (B) 0.4 liter (C) 0.6 liter (D) 0.8 liter
Description : Cement is formed by strongly heating a mixture of – (1) limestone and graphite (2) limestone and clay (3) chalk and graphite (4) clay and graphite
Last Answer : (2) limestone and clay Explanation: Cement is made by heating limestone (calcium carbonate) with small quantities of other materials (such as clay) to 1450 degree C in a kiln, in a process known as ... , or quicklime, which is then blended with the other materials that have been included in the mix.
Description : Cement is formed by strongly heating a mixture of (1) limestone and graphite (2) limestone and clay (3) chalk and graphite (4) clay and graphite
Last Answer : limestone and clay
Description : For constructing a terrazzo floor, Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) A base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring (B) A 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete ... final grinding is over, oxalic acid mixed with water is spread over and rubbed hard with soft material
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Alumina, silica, lime and iron oxide are the basic raw material for the manufacture of Portland cement. The component of Portland cement which first hardens is (A) 5CaO. 3 Al2O3 (B) 3CaO. Al2O3 (C) 3CaO. SiO2 (D) 2CaO. SiO2
Last Answer : Option A
Description : The binder normally used in flexible pavement construction is (A) Cement (B) Lime (C) Bitumen (D) None of the above
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Bricks are paid per thousand (B) Cement is paid per 50 kg bag (C) Lime is paid per quintal (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : To obtain cement dry powder, lime stones and shales or their slurry, is burnt in a rotary kiln at a temperature between (A) 1100° and 1200°C (B) 1200° and 1300°C (C) 1300° and 1400°C (D) 1400° and 1500°C
Last Answer : D
Description : Ordinary Portland cement is manufactured from (A) Lime stone and clay (B) Gypsum and lime (C) Pozzolana (D) Lime, pozzolana and clay
Description : The minimum percentage of chemical ingredient of cement is that of (A) Magnesium oxide (B) Iron oxide (C) Alumina (D) Lime
Description : The high strength of rapid hardening cement at early stage, is due to its (A) Finer grinding (B) Burning at high temperature (C) Increased lime cement (D) Higher content of tricalcium
Description : The maximum percentage of chemical ingredient of cement is that of (A) Magnesium oxide (B) Iron oxide (C) Silica (D) Lime
Description : 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 (D) All the above
Description : Pick up the correct proportions of chemical ingredients of cement (A) Lime : Silica : Alumina : Iron oxide : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3 (B) Silica : Lime : Alumina : Iron oxide : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3 (C) Alumina : Silica : ... oxide : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3 (D) Iron oxide : Alumina : Silica : Lime : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3
Description : Cement paints usually (A) Contain hydrated lime (B) Contain 5% to 10% colour pigments (C) Contain 5% sodium chloride (D) All the above
Description : Soundness test of cement determines (A) Quality of free lime (B) Ultimate strength (C) Durability (D) Initial setting
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The lime in excess makes the cement unsound and causes the cement to expand and disintegrate (B) The silica in excess makes the cement stronger ... time also increases (C) The excess amount of alumina weakens the cement (D) All the above
Description : The cement becomes unsound by the presence of excess (A) Sulphur (B) Magnesia (C) Lime (D) All of these
Description : For the manufacture of Portland cement, the proportions of raw materials used, are (A) Lime 63% ; silica 22% ; other ingredients 15% (B) Lime 22% ; silica 63% ; other ingredients 15% (C) Silica 40% ; lime 40% ; other ingredients 20% (D) Silica 70% ; lime 20% ; other ingredients 10%
Description : 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) Excess percentage of gypsum
Description : The main ingredients of Portland cement are (A) Lime and silica (B) Lime and alumina (C) Silica and alumina (D) Lime and iron
Description : The mortar in which both cement and lime are used as binding materials, is called (A) Cement mortar (B) Lime mortar (C) Fire resistant mortar (D) Gauged mortar
Description : The stone masonry of finely dressed stones laid in cement or lime, is (A) Random rubble masonry (B) Coursed rubble masonry (C) Dry rubble masonry (D) Ashlar masonry
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Lime mortar with cement in the ratio of in 10 is cheaper and better for outside plaster (B) For very cold or very hot climate, a compact and closed ... (C) On the sea coast, an exposed and open house is generally preferred (D) All the above
Description : Consider the following statements: Maximum slenderness ratio of load-bearing masonry walls for a dwelling having more than two storeys shall not exceed. 1. 12, if lime mortar is used 2. 18, if cement-lime mortar 1:2:9 is used 3. 24, ... ? (a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d)1, 2 and 3
Last Answer : b) 2 and 3 only
Description : Efflorescence is cement is caused due to the excess of (a) Lime (b) Silica (c) Alkalies (d) Iron oxide
Last Answer : (c) Alkalies
Description : In order to provide colour, hardness and strength to the cement, the ingredient used is (a) Lime (b) Solica (c) Alumina (d) Iron oxide
Last Answer : (d) Iron oxide
Description : Excess lime when added (a) Makes the cement unsound (b) Causes the cement to expand and disintegrate (c) Lowering the clinkering temp of cement (d) Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
Last Answer : (d) Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
Description : Which of the following ingredient of cement when added in excess quantity, causes the cement to set slowly. (a) Lime (b) Silica (c) Alumina (d) Iron oxide
Last Answer : Lime is a common ingredient in cement. It is typically added in small amounts to help the cement set more quickly. Adding too much lime can cause the cement to set slowly. Alumina, silica, and iron oxide are also common ingredients in cement, but they do not have an effect on the setting time.
Description : The presence of lime in cement (a) Make s the cement sound and provides strength to the cement. (b) Prolong the setting time (c) Causes unsoundness in cement (d) All the above
Last Answer : (a) Make s the cement sound and provides strength to the cement.
Description : The proportion of lime, silica, alumina and iron oxide in a Portland cement is (a) 63:22:6:3 (b) 63:22:3:6 (c) 22:63:6:3 (d) All the above
Last Answer : (a) 63:22:6:3
Description : The maximum percentage of chemical ingredient of cement is (a) Alumina (b) Iron oxide (c) Lime (d) Silica
Last Answer : (c) Lime
Description : Chief constituent of ordinary Portland cement is [ A ] Lime [ B ] Alumina [ C ] Magnesia [ D ] Iron oxide
Last Answer : [ A ] Lime
Description : The minimum percentage of chemical ingredient of cement is [ A ] Iron oxide [ B ] Silica [ C ] Lime [ D ] Magnesium oxide
Last Answer : [ D ] Magnesium oxide
Description : The maximum percentage of chemical ingredient of cement is [ A ] Iron oxide [ B ] Silica [ C ] Lime [ D ] Magnesium oxide
Last Answer : [ C ] Lime