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 : Laterite is a/an (A) Volcanic rock (B) Argillaceous rock (C) Calcareous rock (D) Siliceous rock
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Lime stone is not a (A) Sedimentary rock (B) Stratified rock (C) Aqueous rock (D) Metamorphic rock
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The base material for distemper, is (A) Chalk (B) Lime (C) Lime putty (D) Cement wash
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
Description : Chemically, marble is known as (A) Metamorphic rock (B) Argillaceous rock (C) Calcareous rock (D) Siliceous rock
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Kaolin is chemically classified as (A) Metamorphic rock (B) Argillaceous rock (C) Calcareous rock (D) Siliceous rock
Description : In a rock calcium carbonate predominates. State whether it is: (A) Siliceous rock (B) Argillaceous rock (C) Calcareous rock (D) None of these
Description : Quartzite is a (A) Metamorphic rock (B) Argillaceous rock (C) Calcareous rock (D) Siliceous rock
Description : The stone whose crushing strength is least, is (A) Granite (B) Chalk (C) Marble (D) Slate
Description : The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is (A) Granite (B) Chalk (C) Slate (D) Sand stone
Description : The base material for distemper is a) Chalk* b) Lime c) Lime putty d) Cement wash
Last Answer : a) Chalk*
Description : Find the odd one: (1) Marble (2) Chalk (3) Limestone (4) Slaked lime
Last Answer : Slaked lime
Description : The wedging is adopted for quarrying costly stratified rock such as (A) Laterite (B) Marble (C) Limestone (D) All the above
Description : Shingle is (A) Decomposed laterite (B) Crushed granite (C) Water bound pebbles (D) Air weathered rock
Description : Of the following statements about the major soil types, the incorrect one is : (a) alluvial soils are easy to plough (b) red soils are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and lime content ( ... regions which receive heavy seasonal rainfall (d) black soil is highly retentive of moisture and very productive
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Identify the type of soil on the basis of the given characteristics - 1. They are rich in lime, iron, magnesia and alumina. 2. They are generally clayey, deep and impermeable. 3. They are mainly found ... the given alternatives - a. Laterite soil b. Red and yellow soil c. Saline soil d. Black soil
Last Answer : d. Black soil
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 : 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 : Ordinary Portland cement is manufactured from (A) Lime stone and clay (B) Gypsum and lime (C) Pozzolana (D) Lime, pozzolana and clay
Description : The commonly used raw material in the manufacture of cement, is (A) Slate (B) Sand stone (C) Lime stone (D) Basalt
Description : Dolomite is a lime stone which contains carbonate of magnesia upto (A) 15 % (B) 20 % (C) 25 % (D) 45 %
Description : If the ore impurities is (A) Clay, lime stone is used as flux (B) Lime stone, clay is used as flux (C) Quartz, lime stone and argillaceous iron ores are used as flux (D) All the above
Description : Plaster of Paris is obtained by calcining (A) Bauxite (B) Gypsum (C) Lime stone (D) None of these
Description : Quick lime (or caustic lime) (A) Is obtained by the calcination of pure lime stone (B) Has great affinity to moisture (C) Is amorphous (D) All the above
Description : Which of the following metamorphic rocks has the most weather resisting characteristics? (A) Marble (B) Quartzite (C) Slate (D) Lime stone
Description : Three basic raw materials which are needed in large quantities for production of steel are (A) Iron ore, coal and sulphur (B) Iron ore, carbon and sulphur (C) Iron ore, coal and lime stone (D) Iron ore, carbon and lime stone
Description : Slate is formed by metamorphic action on (A) Shale (B) Lime stone (C) Sand stone (D) Granite
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The free quartz suddenly expands at a temperature lower than 600°C (B) The lime stone resists fire upto about 800°C and at higher temperature it splits into ... (C) The sand stone with silicates resist a fire in a better way (D) All the above
Description : Which of the following sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action? (A) Sand stone (B) Lime stone (C) Shale (D) Gypsum
Description : Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of a railway bridge? (A) Granite (B) Sand stone (C) Lime stone (D) Quartze
Description : Hydraulic lime is obtained by (A) Burning of lime stone (B) Burning of kankar (C) Adding water to quick lime (D) Calcination of pure clay
Description : Which of the following pairs gives a correct combination of the useful and harmful constituents respectively of a good brick earth? (A) Lime stone and alumina (B) Silica and alkalies (C) Alumina and iron (D) Alkalies and magnesium
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Quick lime is obtained by burning pure lime stone (B) Hydraulic lime is obtained by burning lime stone containing clay 5% to 30% (C) Poor lime is obtained by burning lime stone containing impurities more than 5% (D) All the above
Description : If the iron ore contains clay as an impurity, the flux added during calcination, is (A) Clay (B) Lime stone (C) Argillaceous iron ore (D) All the above
Description : Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics? (A) Marble (B) Lime stone (C) Compact sand stone (D) Granite
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 : Cement used for normal concrete construction, is obtained by burning a mixture of (A) Siliceous and argillaceous materials (B) Argillaceous and calcareous materials (C) Siliceous and calcareous materials (D) Siliceous, argillaceous and calcareous materials
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Sand stones may be divided into calcareous, siliceous and ferruginous sand stones (B) Concrete using sand stones, cracks due to excessive shrinkage (C) Broken bricks produce a concrete having good fire resisting qualities (D) All the above
Description : The rocks in which argil (or clay) predominates, are called (A) Siliceous rocks (B) Argillaceous rocks (C) Calcareous rocks (D) Igneous rocks
Description : In order of increasing percentage of silica, the correct sequence is (A) Sandy clay, calcareous clay, pure clay (B) Calcareous clay, pure clay, sandy clay (C) Pure clay, sandy clay, calcareous clay (D) None of these
Description : The rocks having alumina or clay as their major constituents are known as (A) Siliceous rocks (B) Argillaceous rocks (C) Calcareous rocks (D) Sedimentary rocks
Description : In the manufacture of cement, the dry of wet mixtue of calcareous and argillaceous materials is burnt in a (a) A Rotary kiln (b) A Grinder (c) Country kiln (d) All the above
Last Answer : (a) A Rotary kiln
Description : Cement is obtained by burning a mixture of the following materials [ A ] Siliceous materials [ B ] Argillaceous materials [ C ] Calcareous materials [ D ] All the above
Last Answer : [ D ] All the above
Description : Name the parent rock of Laterite Soil. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The parent rock of Laterite Soil is Laterite rock. It is mainly found in the Malwa Plateau region.
Description : Pick up the rock which is not a sedimentary rock from the following: (A) Gravel (B) Sand stone (C) Gypsum (D) Dolerite
Description : Sand stone is (A) Sedimentary rock (B) Metamorphic rock (C) Igneous rock (D) Volcanic rock
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Sandy clayloam contains highest percentage of sand (B) Silty clayloam contains highest percentage of silt (C) Stiff boulder clay offers maximum shear strength (D) Soft chalk carries least safe load
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
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