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6. The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be.
A. hard
B. tough
C. heavy
D. light
Explanation: ANSWER : : hard Explanation :
7. The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbours is-
A. hardness test
B. workability test
C. weight test
D. toughness test
Explanation: ANSWER : : weight test Explanation :
8. Cross cut saw is used for
A. cutting soft stones
B. cutting hard stones
C. cutting large blocks of stones
D. dressing stones
Explanation: ANSWER : s: b Explanation :
9. Specific gravity for most of the building stones lies between
A. 1.5 to 2.0
B. 2.0 to 2.5
C. 2.5 to 3.0
D. 3.0 to 3.5
Explanation: ANSWER : : 2.5 to 3.0 Explanation :
10. Sandstone is a i) sedimentary rock ii) aqueous rock iii) silicious rock The correct answer is
A. only (i)
B. both (i) and (ii)
C. both (i) and (iii)
D. all (i), (ii) and (iii)
Explanation: ANSWER : : all (i), (ii) and (iii) Explanation :
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