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1. Spalling hammer is used for

A. driving wooden headed chisels

B. rough dressing of stones

C. carving of stones

D. breaking small projection of stones

Explanation: ANSWER : : rough dressing of stones Explanation :

2. Which of the following is a mineral ?

A. basalt

B. granite

C. quartz

D. syenite

Explanation: ANSWER : : quartz Explanation :

3. Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics ?

A. marble

B. lime stone

C. compact sand stone

D. granite

Explanation: ANSWER : : compact sand stone Explanation :

4. The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is

A. quartz

B. felspar

C. mica

D. none of the above

Explanation: ANSWER : : quartz Explanation :

5. 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. quartzite

Explanation: ANSWER : : granite Explanation :