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101
For plastering the exposed brick walls, the cement sand mortar should be
[A]
1 : 2
[B]
1 : 3
[C]
1 : 4
[D]
1 : 6
102
The stone blocks approximately triangular in shape, used as steps, are known
[A]
Stone steps
[B]
Built up steps
[C]
Spandril steps
[D]
None of these
103
As compared to English bond, double Flemish bond is
[A]
Stronger
[B]
More compact
[C]
Costly
[D]
None of the above
104
In the method of tube boring of soil investigation, the following is essential:
[A]
A tube of about 2 metres length and 20 cm diameter with a cutting edge
[B]
A flap valve at the bottom of tube is provided to extract the soil sample
[C]
The tube is raised and lowered by 4 thick rope moving over a pulley suspended on a tripod stand
[D]
All the above
105
Slate
[A]
Is a metamorphic rock
[B]
Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes
[C]
Has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica
[D]
Possesses good water absorption capacity
Answer: Is a metamorphic rock
106
The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is
[A]
0.5 m
[B]
0.7 m
[C]
0.9 m
[D]
1.2 m
107
In case of Raymond pile
[A]
Lengths vary from 6 m to 12 m
[B]
Diameter of top of piles varies from 40 cm to 60 cm
[C]
Diameter of pile at bottom varies from 20 cm to 28 cm
[D]
All the above
108
Herringbone bond is used for
[A]
Walls having thickness more than 4 bricks
[B]
Architectural finish to the face work
[C]
Ornamental panels in brick flooring
[D]
All the above
109
Suitable spacing of timber piles, is
[A]
50 cm
[B]
60 cm
[C]
80 cm
[D]
90 cm
110
The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by
[A]
Lack of ventilation
[B]
Alternate wet and dry conditions
[C]
Complete submergence in water
[D]
None of the above
Answer: Lack of ventilation
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