Building Materials And Construction QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Civil Engineering : Building Materials And Construction QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS :: part1 : 6 to 10

Following Civil Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2024 and IES 2024 examinations :

6.Which of the following sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action ?

sand stone

lime stone

shale

gypsum

7.Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica

basalt and marble are the only metamorphic rocks

there is no sedimentary rock

granite is the only igneous rock

quartz and mica are minerals

8.Granite is not suitable for ordinary building purpose because

it can not be polished

it is not a fire proof material

it is costly

it has less crushing strength

9.The preparation of surface of stone to obtain plain edges or to obtain stones of required size and shape is known as

quarrying of stones

blasting of stones

seasoning of stones

dressing of stones

10.Which of the following is a mineral ?

basalt

granite

quartz

syenite

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