1. In a mortar, the binding material is a.

five times their original dimensions

a. cement b. seven times their original dimensions
b. sand c. ten times their original dimensions
c. surkhi d. three times their original dimensions.
d. cinder.

2. Lacquer paints 8. Bitumen felt

a. are generally applied on structural steel a. is used as water proofing material
b. are less durable as compared to enamel b. is used as damp proofing material
paints c. is made from bitumen and hessian
c. consist of resin and nitro-cellulose fibres
d. contain alcohol as thinner d. all the above.
e. all the above.
9. In the method of condensation
3. Wrought iron contains carbon upto polymerization,
a. 0.25% a. low-molecular substances are removed
b. 1.0% from the high molecular substance
c. 1.5% b. the reaction proceeds with an evolution
d. 2%. of ammonia
c. the reaction proceeds with an evolution
3. Pick up the polymineralic rock from the of hydrogen chloride
following: d. all the above.
a. Quartz sand
b. Pure gypsum 10. In the cement the compound quickest to
c. Magnesite react with water, is
d. Granite a. Tricalcium aluminate
e. None of these. b. Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite
c. Tricalcium silicate
d. Dicalcium silicate.
4. Pick up the correct statement from the
following: 11. The initial setting time of lime-
a. For thin structures subjected to wetting pozzolana, is
and drying, the water cement ratio a. 30 minutes
should be 0.45
b. 60 minutes
b. For mass concrete structures subjected
to wetting and drying, the water ratio c. 90 minutes
should be 0.55
c. For thin structures which remain d. 120 minutes.
continuously under water, the water-
cement ratio by weight should be 0.55 12. The clay to be used for manufacturing
d. For massive concrete structures which bricks for a large project, is dugout and allowed
remain continuously under water, the to weather throughout
water cement ratio by weight should be a. the monsoon
0.65 b. the winter
e. All the above. c. the summer
d. none of these.
6. Ultimate strength to cement is provided by
a. Tricalcium silicate 13. The rocks which are formed due to
cooling of magma at a considerable depth from
b. Di-calcium silicate earth's surface are called
a. Plutonic rocks
c. Tri-calcium aluminate
b. Hypabyssal rocks
d. Tetra calcium alumino ferrite. c. Volcanic rocks
d. Igneous rocks.

7. Elastomers can extend upto 14. Quartzite is a

 a. metamorphic rock 22. The main constituent of fly-ash, is
b. argillaceous rock a. aluminium oxide
c. calcareous rock b. silica
d. silicious rock. c. ferrous oxide
d. All of these.
15. The variety of pig iron used for
manufacture of wrought iron, is 23. Bitumen in
a. Bessemer pig a. solid state, is called asphalt
b. Grey or foundry pig b. semi fluid state, is called mineral tar
c. White forge pig c. fluid state, is called petroleum
d. Mottled pig. d. all the above.

16. Sand stone is 24.The plastics made from cellulose resin

a. sedimentary rock a. are as clear as glass
b. metamorphic rock b. are tough and strong
c. igneous rock c. possess excellent electrical properties
d. volcanic rock. d. All the above.

17. If the furnace is provided with insufficient

fuel at low temperatures, the type of pig iron 25.Kaolin is chemically classified as
produced, is called a. metamorphic rock
a. Bessemer pig b. argillaceous rock
b. Grey or foundry pig c. calcareous rock
c. White or forge pig d. silicious rock.
d. Mottled pig.
26. Which one of the following is acid resistant
asbestos:
18. Stainless steel contains A actinolite asbestos
a. 18% of chromuim and 8% nickel B amosite asbestos
b. 8% of chromium and 18% of nickel C anthophylite asbestos
c. 12% of chromium and 36% of nickel D crocidolite asbestos
d. 36% of chromium and 12% of nickel. E All the above.

19. Pick up the hypabyssal rock from the

following: 27.Due to attack of dry rot, the timber
a. Granite A cracks
b. Dolerite B shrinks
c. Basalt C reduces to powder
d. All the above. D none of these.

20. Depending on the chemical composition

and mechanical properties, iron may be 28. Brittleness of cold is due to an excess of
classified as A sulphur
a. cast iron B carbon
b. wrought iron C phosphorus
c. steel D silicon.
d. all the above.
29. For the manufacture of Portland cement, the
21.Wrought iron contains carbon about proportions of raw materials used, are
1.5% to 5.5% A lime 63% ; silica 22% ; other ingredients 15%
0.5% to 1.75% B lime 22% ; silica 63% ; other ingredients 15%
C silica 40% ; lime 40% ; other ingredients 20%
0.1% to 0.25% D silica 70% ; lime 20% ; other ingredients 10%.
none to these.
30. Asbestos cement
A is brittle
B warps due to changes in humidity E all the above.
C strength is lowered when saturated by water
D all the above. 38. Fibre glass
A retains heat-longer
31. Gniess is obtained from B has a higher strength to weight ratio
A igneous rocks C is shock proof and fire retardent
B metamorphic rocks D does not decay
C sedimentary rocks E all the above.
D sedimentary metamorphic rocks.

39. Pick up the correct statement from the

32.The rocks formed by gradual deposition, are following:
called A The theory of formation of concrete is based
A sedimentary rocks on the phenomena of formation of voids
B igneous rocks B The bulking of sand is taken into account
C metamorphic rocks while volumetric proportioning of the aggregates
D none of these. C The dry sand and the sand completely flooded
with water, have practically the same volume
D The expansion and contraction joints are
provided if concrete structures exceed 12 m in
33. Galvanising means covering iron with a thin length
coat of E All the above.
A tin
B zinc
C glaze
D coal tar. 40 .Pick up the correct statement from the
following:
A In stone arches, the stones are placed with
34. For preparing porcelains, the clay should be their natural beds radial
A sufficiently pure B In cornices, the stones are placed with their
B of high degree of tanacity natural beds as vertical
C of good plasticity C In stone walls, the stones are placed with their
D All the above. natural beds as horizontal
D All the above.
41. The commonly used colour pigment in
35. Polymerization helps to improve the property paints, is
of A ambers
A strength B carbon black
B rigidity C iron oxide
C elasticity D lamp black
D all of these. E all the above.

36. 42. Varnish is a transparent or semi-transparent

Good quality stones must solution of resinuous substances in
be durable A alcohol
B linseed
be free from clay C turpentine
resist action of acids D all the above.

all the above. 43. Initial setting time of cement for asbestos
cement products should be not less than
37. Sewer pipes are made of A 30 minutes
A earthen ware B 50 minutes
B stone ware C 75 minutes
C refractory clay D 90 minutes.
D terracota
44. The variety of pig iron used for the
manufacture of steel by Bessemer process, is
A Bessemer pig
B Grey pig
C White forge pig
D Mottled pig.

45. For melting one tonne of cast iron

A 700 m3 air is required
B 20 kg limestone is required
C one quintal coke is required
D all the above.

46. For filling cracks in masonry structures, the

type of bitumen used, is
A cut-back bitumen
B bitumen-emulsion
C blown bitumen
D plastic bitumen.

47. Plastic
A is an organic substance
B consists of natural or synthetic binders
C finished products are rigid and stable at
normal temperature
D is capable of flow when necessary heat and
pressure are applied
E All the above.

48. Vanadium steel is generally used for

A railway switches and crossing
B bearing balls
C magnets
D axles and springs.

49. Pick up the correct statement from the

following:
A In basic Bessemer process, the steel heats
the converter
B In open-hearth process, the furnace heats the
steel
C In Siemens process, the impurities of pig iron
are oxidised by the oxygen of the ore
D all the above.

50. The process of manufacturing steel by

heating short lengths of wrought iron bars mixed
with charcoal in fire clay crucibles and collecting
the molten iron into moulds, is known as
A Cementation process
B Crucible process
C Bessemer process
D Open hearth process.
 E all the above.

8. Refractory bricks are used for

A retaining walls
B columns
C piers
D combustion chambers.
1 The rocks in which argil (or clay)
predominates, are called 9. Expanded metal is
A sillicious rocks A manufactured from steel sheets
B argillaceous rocks B used for reinforced concrete in road
C calcareous rocks pavements
D igneous rocks. C measured in term of SWM (shortway mesh)
and LWM (long way mesh)
D all the above.
2. A badly mixed cement concrete results in
A segregation 10. The rock generally used for roofing, is
B bleeding A granite
C honey combing B basalt
D none to these. C slate
D pumice.
3.Pick up the correct statement regarding low
heat cement from the following: 11. Apiece of sawn timber whose cross-
A It possesses less compressive strength sectional dimensions exceed 5 cm, in one
B Its initial setting time is about one hour direction and 20 cm in the other direction, is
C Its final setting time is about 10 hours called a
D Its mainly used for mass concrete work A cant
E All the above. B deal
C baulk
4. Chemically, marble is known as D strip.
A metamorphic rock
B argillaceous rock 12. Quick lime (or caustic lime)
C calcareous rock A is obtained by the calcination of pure lime
D silicious rock. stone
B has great affinity to moisture
5. Inner part of a timber log surrounding the pith, C is amorphous
is called D All the above.
A sapwood
B cambium layer
C heart wood
D none to these. 13. Pick up the correct statement from the
following:
6. The filler used in plastic bitumen, is A soft stones are required for carving
A shale powder B light stones are required for arches
B talc powder C hard stones are required to stand high
C asbestos powder pressure
D plastic powder D All the above.
E none of these.

14. Name the type of cement from the following

for canal linings :
7. Resins are A sulphate resisting cement
A not soluble in water B rapid hardening cement
B soluble in spirit C quick setting cement
C used in varnishes D pozzuolana cement.
D left behind on evaporation of oil
15. Mastic asphalt is generally used for D All the above.
A damp proof course
B water proof layer 24. The lime which contains mainly calcium
C partition walls oxide and slacks with water, is
D both (a) and (b). A fat lime
B quick lime
17. The most fire resistant paints are : C hydraulic lime
A enamel paints D poor lime
B aluminium paints E none of these.
C asbestos paints
D cement paints. 25. Seasoning is
A a process of removing sap
18. If P is the percentage of water required for B creosoting
normal consistency, water to be added for C painting with sodium silicate
determination of initial setting time, is D coating with tar.

A 0.70 P 26. Inhaling of fly-ash over a long period causes

B 0.75 P A silicosis
C 0.80 P B fibrosis of lungs
D 0.85 P C bronchitis
E 0.90 P. D pneumonitis
E All of these.
19. A pug mill is used for
A softening brick earth 27. Minimum required water cement ratio for a
B moulding brick earth workable concrete, is
C tempering brick earth A 0.30
D providing brick earth B 0.40
E all the above. C 0.50
D 0.60
20. A good brick earth should contain : E 1.0.
A about 20% to 30% of alumina
B about 50% to 60% of silica 28. Rocks formed due to alteration of original
C not more than 5% of lime structure due to heat and excessive pressure
D about 5 to 6% of oxide of lime are called
E All the above. A sedimentary rocks
B igneous rocks
21. The commonly used lime in white washing, C metamorphic rocks
is D none of these.
A white lime
B fat lime 29. The compound of Portland cement which
C hydraulic lime contributes to the strength after two to three
D lime years is
E quick lime. A Tricalcium silicate
B Di-calcium silicate
22. Shingle is C Tricalcium aluminate
A decomposed laterite D Tetracalcium alumino ferrite.
B crushed granite
C water bound pebbles
D air weathered rock. 30. For slaking of 10 kg of CaO, the theoretical
amount of water is
A 2.2 kg
23. Pick up the plutonic rock from the following: B 1.5 kg
A Granite C 3.2 kg
B Dolerite None of these.
C Basalt
31. Pick up the correct statement from the A 5%
following: B 10%
A Method of sawing timber C 15%
tangentially to annual rings, is known as D 20%
tangential method. E 25%.
B in four quarters such that each board cuts
annual rings at angles not less than 45°, is
39. Plywood is made from
known as quarter sawing method.
A common timber
C cut out of quarter logs, parallel to the B bamboo fibre
medullary rays and perpendicular to annual C teak wood only
rings, is known as radial sawing. D asbestos sheets.
D all the above.

40. Soundness test of cement determines

32. Clay and silt content in a good brick earth A quality of free lime
must be at least B ultimate strength
A 50% C durability
B 40% D initial setting
C 30% E all the above.
D 25%
E 20%. 41. The slag which floats on the surface of the
molten iron generally contains
A Lime (CaO) 45%
33. Bessemer process is used for the B Silica (SiO2) 35%
manufacture of C Alumina (Al2O3) 12%
A Pig iron D MgO, CaSO4, KMnO2 and FeO 8%
B cast iron E all the above.
C Wrought iron
D Steel. 42. Minimum of 40% of iron, is available in
A Magnetite
B Red haemetite
34. The portion of the brick without a triangular C Limonite
corner equal to half the width and half the D Siderite
length, is called E Black band.
A closer
B queen closer
C king closer 43. If the iron ore contains clay as an impurity,
D squint brick. the flux added during calcination, is
A clay
B lime stone
35. The standard size of masonry bricks, is
A 18 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm C argillaceous iron ore
B 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm D all the above.
C 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm
D 21 cm x 11 cm x 11 cm
E none of these. 44. Cement is said to be of good quality if
A its colour is not greenish grey
B one feels cool by thrusting one's hand in the
36. Which one of the following is an air binding
cement bag
material ?
C it is not smooth when rubbed in between
A Gypsum
fingers
B Acid-resistant cement
D a handful of cement thrown into a bucket of
C Quick lime
water does not sink
D All of these.
E none of these.
37. A good quality stone absorbs water less than
45. Cast steel is manufactured by D drier.
A Cementation process
B Crucible process 5. The hardest rock is
C Bessemer process A marble
D Open hearth process. B diamond
C talc
46. For the manufacture of plywood, veneers are D quartz.
placed so that grains of adjacent veneers
A run at right angles 6. The silica is used for preparing
B parallel A silica bricks
C inclined at 45° B coke oven
D inclined at 60°. C lining for glass furnaces
D all of these.

47. A 1st class brick immersed in water for 24

hours, should not absorb water (by weight) more 7. Wrought iron is manufactured from pig iron by
than A refining
A 10% puddling
B 15%
b shingling
C 20%
c rolling
D 25%
d all the above.
49. Geologically, marble is known as
9. Fibre boards can be
A sedimentary rock
A distempered
B igneous rock
B painted
C metamorphic rock
C painted and distempered
D stratified rock.
D used for furniture.

10. Pick up the correct statement from the

following:
A Catalysts are added to assist and accelerate
1. The commonly used drying oil for oil paints, is the hardening of resin,
A olive oil B The fillers are inert materials and they impart
B linseed oil strength and hardness
C kerosine oil C Fibrous fillers increase thermal resistance
D accetate of lead. D All the above.

11. Portland pozzolana cement possesses

2. Initial setting of cement is caused due to A higher resistance to chemical attack
A Tri-calcium silicate B lower heat of hydration
B Di-calcium silicate C lower shrinkage on drying
C Tri-calcium aluminate D water tightness
D Tetra calcium alumino ferrite. E all the above.

3. The foliated structure is very common in 12. Iron ore may contain
A sedimentary rocks A carbon
B igneous rocks B silicon
C metamorphic rocks C sulphur
D none of these. D phosphorus and maganese
E all the above.
4. Turpentine oil is used in paints as
A thinner 13. Wrought iron is used for
B vehicle A structural works in beams
C base B small sized water pipes
C columns and struts A emulsion paints
D none to these. B plastic paints
C bituminous paints
D aluminium paints
14. The timber having maximum resistance E cellulose paints.
against white ants, is obtained from
25. Bulking of sand is caused due to
A chir A surface moisture
B shisham B air voids
C sal C viscosity
D teak. D clay contents
E all the above.
15. Knots in timber are
A defects caused by crushing fibres 26. The normal curing period for lime mortar, is:
B splits radiating from the centre A one day
C speckled strains B 3 days
D signs of branches cut off. C 7 days
D 10 days
17. Lime concrete is generally used for E 14 days.
A wall foundations
B flooring at ground level
C both (a) and (b) 27. The type of steel used for precision levelling
D neither (a) nor (b). staff, is
A Titanium steel
18. Bituminous fells are used for B Carbon steel
A covering A.C. sheets C Invar
B covering sloping roofs D Stainless steel.
C D.P.C.
D none to these. 30. Pick up the incorrect statement from the
following:
A Plastics are chemical resistant
19. The minimum compressive strength of Ilnd B Plastics are durable
class bricks should be C Plastics are ductile
A 75 kg/cm2 D Plastics are excellent electric insulators.
B 90 kg/cm2
C 100 kg/cm2 31. Pick up correct statement from the following:
D 120 kg/cm2 A Fibre boards are used for thermal and
acoustic control
20. Stuco paints are suitable for B Fibre boards are used for light weight standing
A stone masonry members
B brick walls C Fibre boards are obtained by impregnating a
C both (a) and (b) resin product on fibres
D neither (a) nor (b). D all the above.

22. Quick setting cement is produced by adding

A less amount of gypsum in very fine powdered 32. Quartzite, a metamorphic stone is
form A hard
B more amount of gypsum in very fine powdered B brittle
form C crystalline
C aluminium sulphate in very fine powdered D compact
form E All the above.
pozzolana in very fine powdered form
d none of these.
35. Formula for quick lime, is
A CaCO3
23. Duco is one of the patent forms of
B CaO
C CO3CO2 42. The process of decarbonising the pig iron
D none to these. completely and then adding proper percentage
of carbon for manufacturing steel, is called
36. For the manufacture of stainless steel, steel A Cementation process
is mixed with B crucible process
A chromium C Bessemer process
B nickel D Open hearth process.
C tungsten
D none of these. 43. In paints, the pigment is responsible for
A durability
37. Stones used for ornamental work must be B colour
A soft C smoothness
B hard D glassy face
C light E none of these.
D heavy.

38. Pick up the correct statement from the 44. The operation of removal of impurities or
following: clay adhering to iron ores, is known as
A Quick lime is obtained by burning pure lime A dressing
stone: B calcination
B Hydraulic lime is obtained by burning lime C roasting
stone containing clay 5% to 30% D smelting.
C Poor lime is obtained by burning lime stone
containing impurities more than 5%
D All the above. 45. If water required for 1 bag of cement is 30
litres, the water cement ratio is :
A 0.40
B 0.50
39. The presence of original rounded surface on C 0.60
the manufactured piece of timber, is called D None of these.
A Wane
B Torn grain 46. Portland cement manufactured from pure
C Diagonal grain white chalk and clay but free from iron-oxide, is
D Chipmark. known as
A quick setting cement
B rapid hardening cement
40. Smith's test of stones is performed to find C white cement
out D low heat Portland cement.
A the presence of soluble matter of stone
B the compressive strength of the stone
C the hardness of the stone 47. Dry rot
D the toughness of the stone. A cracks the timber
B reduces the strength of timber
41. The cracks caused by shrinkage of the C reduces the timber to powder
exterior surface of the wood exposed to D shrinks the timber
atmosphere, are called: E spoils the appearance of timber.
A radial shakes
B heart shakes
C wind cracks 49. The weight of 1 m3 of brick earth, is about
D twisted fibres. A 1200 kg
B 1500 kg
C 1800 kg
D 2000 kg.
50. Pozzolana (or surkhi) is used in lime
A to impart hydraulicity
B to prevent shrinkage
C to decrease the cost of construction
D to decrease the setting time.

2. Lime stone is not a

A sedimentary rock
B stratified rock
C aqueous rock
D metamorphic rock.

3. The size of modular bricks, is

A 10 x 10 x 9 cm
B 19 x 9 x 9 cm
C 22.5 x 10 x 8.5 cm
D 22.5 x 8.0 x 9 cm.

4. A piece of timber whose thickness and width

are respectively 5 cm and 10 cm is called
A slate
B plank
C board
D strip.

5. Pig iron is manufactured from the ores by

A dressing
B calcination and roasting
C smelting
D all the above.
.
8. The portion of a brick cut to form angles other than
right angles in plan, is known as
A queen closer
B king closer
C closer
D squint brick.

9.Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A Slaked lime contains calcium hydroxide
B Quick lime contains calcium oxide
C Slaked lime may be obtained from quick lime
D Slaked lime is obtained by adding water to quick
lime
E All the above.
10. Plywood is obtained by gluing wooden sheets at
A 100 to 150 N/cm2
B 100 to 130°C 20. A volatile substance added to a paint to
C both (a) and (b) make its application easy and smooth, is known
D Neither (a) nor (b). as
A base
12. Putty is B solvent
A made with finely powdered chalk and linseed oil C vehicle
B used for fixing glass panes D none to these.
C softened by a solution of pearl ash and quick-lime
soaked in water 21. The percentage of water for normal
D all the above. consistency, is
A 5% to 15%
13. The initial setting time of hydraulic lime, is B 10% to 25%
A 30 minutes C 15% to 25%
B 60 minutes D 20% to 30%
C 90 minutes E 25% to 35%.
D 120 minutes
E 150 minutes.
22. Pick up the correct statement from the
14. PVC stands for following:
A plastic very compact A The plywoods do not split or crack due to
B polythene vinyl chloride changes in atmosphere
C polythene vinyl carbon B The commercial plywoods are available upto
D polythene vanadium carbide. 150 cm wide and upto 300 cm long
C The plywoods possess uniform tensile
15. Generally wooden moulds are made from strength in all directions
A ply wood D The plywoods are light in weight
B shisham wood E All the above.
C deodar wood
D teak wood
E hard wood.
23.The main ingredient of a good quality brick
16. Cement paints usually earth, is
A contain hydrated lime A magnesia
B contain 5% to 10% colour pigments B lime
C are prepared with white cement C silica
D contain 5% sodium chloride D alumina.
E all the above.
24. Bitumen is generally obtained from
A organic material
B synthetic material
17. The cement becomes unsound by the C petroleum product
presence of excess D coal.
A sulphur
B magnesia 26. The steel which contains fissures and
C lime cavities, is manufactured by
D All of these. A Cementation process
B Crucible process
18. The kiln which may work throughout the C Bessemer process
year, is D Open hearth process.
A Clamp
B Bull's kiln
C Hoffman's kiln 27. Pick up the volcanic rock from the following:
D none of these. A Granite
B Dolerite
C Basalt 37. Jhumb bricks are
D All the above. A under burnt
B over burnt
C kutcha
D none of these.
28. In stone masonry, stones (stratified rocks)
are so placed that the direction of pressure to
the plane of bedding is 38. Plastic bitumen is generally used for
A right angles
B 45° road pavements
C 60°
expansion joints
D parallel
E None of these. crack fillings
none to these.
29. The most durable varnish is
39. Pick up the correct statement from the
A water varnish
following:
B spirit varnish
A The heating of a material to redness in contact
C turpentine varnish
with air, is known as calcination
D oil varnish
B The property of lime by which it sets or
E none of these.
hardens in damp places having no free
30. Softer variety of steel may be obtained by
circulation of air is called setting
A Cementation process
C The product that remains after calcination of
B crucible process
limestone, is called lime
C Bessemer process
D All the above.
D Open hearth process.

33. Strength of cement concrete primarily

depends upon
A quality of water 40. The commonly used thinner in oil paints, is
B quantity of aggregate A naptha
C quantity of cement B turpentine
D water-cement ratio. C both (a) and (b)
D neither (a) nor (b)
E none the these.
34. Rapid hardening cement contains
43. In a rock calcium carbonate predominates.
A Tri-calcium silicate
State whether it is :
B Tri-calcium aluminate
A Sillicious rock
C Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite
B Argillaceous rock
D Dicalcium silicate.
C Calcareous rock
D None of these.
35. Bitumen emulsion is
A a liquid containing bitumen in suspension
B a paint 44. In order of increasing percentage of
C used as anti-corrosive paint silica, the correct sequence is
D all the above. A sandy clay, calcareous clay, pure clay
B calcareous clay, pure clay, sandy clay
36. The cast iron when heated to red heat with C pure clay, sandy clay, calcareous clay
powdered red haemetite in an oven for D None of these.
increasing its toughness, is converted to
A grey cast iron
B white cast iron
C mottled cast iron
D toughed cast iron.
45. The rocks which are formed due to
pouring of magma at the earth's surface are 3. The stones obtained by blasting are used as
called A ballast in railways
B aggregates for concrete
A Plutonic rocks C roadmetal
D All the above.
B Hypabyssal rocks
C Volcanic rocks 4. Distemper is
D Igneous rocks 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.

5. Oil varnish generally consists of

A synthetic resin and spirit
B oil, wax and resin
C resin, oil and turpentine
D spirit, oil and wax.

6. Pick up the correct statement from the

following:
A The average crushing strength of hand
moulded bricks is 6000 t/m2
B The average tensile strength of hand moulded
brick is 200 t/m2
C The average shearing strength of hand
moulded brick is 600 t/m2
D All the above.
7. The cracks which extend from bark towards
the sap wood in the cross section of a tree, are
called
A radial shakes
B star shakes
C heart shakes
D cup shakes.

8. Sea sand used in structures causes

A dampness
B efflorescence
C disintegration
1. The pigment used in paints for corrosive D All of these.
resistance, is
A white lead 9. The compound of Portland cement which
B ferrous oxide reacts immediately with water and also sets first
C zinc white is
D red lead A Tri-calcium silicate
E gypsum. B Di-calcium silicate
C Tri-calcium aluminate
2. A well seasoned timber may contain moisture D Tetra calcium alumino ferrite.
up to
A 4 to 6%
B 6 to 8% 10. Refractory bricks resist
C 8 to 10% A high temperature
D 10 to 12%. B chemical action
C dampness 18. The weight of a good quality brick when
D all the above. immersed in water for a period of 16 hours
should not exceed the weight of dry brick
11. When a brick is immersed in water for 24 A 20%
hours and then dried, if B 15%
A no grey or white deposits appear on the C 10%
surface, the brick is free from soluble salts D None of these.
B 10 per cent surface is covered with grey or
white deposits, the brick has slight efflorescence
C 50 per cent surface is covered with grey or 19. Snowcrete is one of the patent forms of
white deposits, the brick has serious A distempers
efflorescence B water proof cement paints
D All the above. C enamel paints
D cellulose paints.
12. In arches, stratified stones are placed so that
their planes are 20. The usual percentages of clay and metal in
A parallel cermet are :
B perpendicular A 50%, 50%
C radial B 60%, 40%
D none of these. C 70%, 30%
D 80%, 20%.
13. Pick up the correct statement from the
following: 22. The rocks which are formed due to cooling
A Acid test is done to find out the weathering of magma at a relatively shallow depth from the
quality of stones earth's surface are called
B Attrition test is done to find out the rate of A Plutonic rocks
wear of stones which are used in road B Hypabyssal rocks
construction C Volcanic rocks
C Crushing test is done to find out the D Ignoeous rocks.
compressive strength of the stone
D Impact test is done to determine toughness of 23. The base material for distemper, is
a stone A chalk
E All the above. B lime
C lime putty
14. The fire clay contains pure D cement wash.
A lime
B oxide of iron 24. The thermosetting plastic
C hydrated aluminium silicate A becomes rigid when moulded at suitable
D magnesium. pressure and temperature
B at 127°C to 177°C permanently set and further
16. For sanitary pipes and chemical stonewares, application of heat does not soften it
salt glazing is used C charrs at 343°C
D All the above.
lead glazing is used
opaque glazing is used 25. Pick up the synthetic resin from the
following:
None of these.
A Malamine resin
B Phenolic resin
17. The steel used for rails under heavy traffic
C Resorcinol resin
and on sharp curves, is
D Urea resin
A Nickel steel
E All of these.
B Chrome steel
C Magnese steel
26. Slacking of lime is affected by
D Vanadium steel.
A keeping it exposed to air
B immersing the lime in water
C crushing the lime lumps
D none of these. D distemper, is water
E all the above.
27. The steel used in R.C.C. work is
A stainless steel
B mild steel 38. Good quality sand is never obtained from
C high carbon steel A river
D wrought iron. B nala
C sea
D gravel powder.
28. Mastic asphalt is
A water proof
B fire proof 39. Pick up the rock which is not a sedimentary
C elastic rock from the following:
D all the above. A gravel
B sand stone
C gypsum
29. Non acid-resistant asbestos is : D dolerite
A tremolite asbestos E lignite.
B chrysolite abestos
C amosite absestos
D none of these. 40. For a good building stone, its specific gravity
should the greater than
30. Stones used for the construction of retaining A 1.5
walls must be B 1.7
A soft C 2.2
B hard D 2.7.
C light
D heavy. 42. The most important constituent of varnish, is
A drier
34. Pick up the constituent of good brick earth B solvent
whose excess causes the raw bricks shrink and C resin
warp during drying and burning, from the D all the above.
following: 43. A ferrous metal is
A Alumina A cast iron
B Lime B wrought iron
C Ironoxide C steel
D Magnesia. D all the above.

35. Cast iron is used for 44. For making fly-ash building bricks, the
A structural works in beams following mix of fly-ash, sand and lime, is
B small sized water pipes A 80 : 13 : 7
C columns and struts B 70 : 20 : 10
D none to these. C 60 : 35 : 5
D none of these.
36. Stainless steel resists corrosion due to
A carbon 45. Pick up the correct statement from the
B sulphur following:
C vanadium A Lime is available in free state
D chromium B Lime is available by dissolving calcium
E maganese. carbonate in water
C Lime is available by calcining calcium
carbonate at 900°C
37. Commonly used thinner in D Lime is nothing but calcium chloride
A lacquer paints, is alcohol E None of these.
B cellulose paints is ethyle acetate
C oil paints, is naptha 46. Water paint is a
white wash
colour wash
whiting
distemper
all the above.

47. Seasoning of timber is done

A to make it water proof
B to paint its surface
C to increase its temperature
D to remove water.

48. The specific gravity of marble, is

A 2.50
B 2.60
C 2.66
D 2.72
E 3.00.

49. 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
E igneous rocks.

50. The curved swellings from the

growth of layers or wounds left after
branches are cut off in an irregular
manner, are known as
A knots
B rindgalls
C burls
D none of these.

1. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A The percentage of absorption for firebricks varies B 0.05% to 1.75%
from 5 to 10 C 0.25%
B The percentage of silica in silica bricks is to the D none to these.
extent of about 95 to 97 percent
C Roughly 1 to 2 percent of lime in silica bricks is 11.Cast iron contains carbon approximately
added to act as binding material A 1.5% to 5.5%
D The compressive strength of silica bricks is about B 0.05% to 1.75%
150 kg/cm2 C 0.250%
E All the above. C none to these.

16.Good quality cement contains higher

2. Spirit varnish generally consists of percentage of
A oil, wax and resin A Tricalcium silicate
B alcohol, wax and turpentine B Di-calcium silicate
C pigment and synthetic resin C Tri-calcium aluminate
D spirit and shellac D Tetra calcium alumino ferrite
E none of these.
17.Soundness of cement is tested by
4.The tendency of a stone is, to split along: A Vicat's apparatus
A texture B Le-chatelier apparatus
B fracture C compressive strength testing apparatus
C cleavage D none of the these.
D structure
E all the above.
18.The PVC doors and windows are preferred
5. Acrylic is the name of as they are
A cellulose resin
B alkyd resin A rust proof
C methyl metha crylate B rot proof
D cumarone-indene. C termile proof
D water proof
6.Glazing of clay products, is done E all of these.
A to improve their appearance
B to protect them from atmospheric effect 19.Based on its dry weight, a freshly felled tree
C to protect them from corrosive action may contain water
D all the above. A 25%
B 50%
C 75%
7.Lime mortar is generally made with D 100%.
A quick lime
B fat lime 20.Forge pig may be converted to wrought iron
C hydraulic lime by
D plain lime A rolling
B pudding
E none of these. C shingling
D refining.
8.Duco paints are
A plastic paints 21.To give a brilliant finish, the type of varnish
B cellulose paints used, is
C emulsion paints water varnish
D bituminous paints spirit varnish
E oil paints. turpentine varnish
oil varnish
none of these.
10.Steel contains carbon approximately
A 1.50% to 5.6%
22.Pick up the correct statement from the 33.The most valuable timber may be obtained
following: from
A Bull's trench kiln a trench excavated in ground A chir
B Hoffman's kiln is constructed overground B shisham
C Tunnel Kiln is constructed as a tunnel C sal
D All the above. D teak.

23.The softest rock is

A marble 35.Pick up the compound responsible for early
B diamond strength of cement from the following:
C talc A Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite
D quartz. B Tricalcium silicate
C Tricalcium aluminate
24.Bitumen may be dissolved in D Dicalcium silicate.
A carbondioxide
B water 36.Mastic asphalt is
C sodium chloride A acid resisting material
D carbon disulphide B non-corrosive material
E none of these. C corrosive material
D heating-resisting material.
28.Mild steel is used for
A structural works in beams, joints and girders 37.Which one of the following is used for
B small sized water pipes preparing porcelain
C columns and struts A clay
D none of these. B feldspar
C quartz
29.The sequence of refractory materials D minerals
according to increasing melting points is : E All of these.
A Dolomite, Magnesia, Bauxite, Chromite
B Bauxite, Chromite, Dolomite, Magnesia 38.The commonly used base for iron and steel
C Magnesia, Bauxite, Dolomite, Chromite. work, is
A red lead
30.Veneering means B zinc white
A carving out designs on timber planks C white lead
B chemically treating timber planks D titanium white.
C thick layer of superior wood glued to inferior
wood 40.Lacquer is
D thin layer of superior wood glued to inferior A oil paint
wood. B distemper
C spirit varnish
31.Laterite is a/an D none to these.
A volcanic rock
B argillaceous rock 41.Upto a maximum of 72% of iron, is available
ccalcareous rock in
d silicious rock. A Magnetite
B Red haemetite
C Limonite
32.A stone is rejected if it absorbs water more D Siderite
than E Iron pyrites.
A 5%
B 10% 42.For lime concrete,
C 15% A slump is 50 to 75 mm
D 20% B flexural strength at 90 days is 0.2 N/mm 2
E 25%. C compressive strength at 90 days is 1.5 N/mm2
D compressive strength at 26 days is 1.2 N/mm2
E all the above.
43.Pig iron made from heamatite ores free from
sulphur, phosphorus and copper, is known as
A Bessemer pig
B Grey or foundry pig
C White or forge pig
D Mottled pig
D All the above.

44.Pick up the correct statement from the

following:
A Blistering may be cured by applying water
paint finished with oil paint dried with a little
copal varnish
B Cracked paints may be cured by removing
paint and giving a fresh coat of paint
C Crawling paints may be cured by sand
preparing the surface and giving a fresh coat
with plenty of turps
D All the above.

45.The material generally not used as extender

in paints, is
A powdered silica
B gypsum
C talc
D zinc white
.
50.The melting point of silica is :
A 1570°C
B 1630°C
C 1730°C
D 1850°C.
1.A bull nose brick is not used for 9.During smelting process, the combination of
A rounding off sharp corners fuel in the furnace
B pillars A forms carbon dioxide
C decoration purpose B carbon dioxide with carbon forms carbon
D arches. mono-oxide
C carbon mono-oxide reacts with Fe2O3 to form
2.Red short iron cracks when bent due to the iron and liberates CO2
presence of D all the above.
A sulphur
B carbon 10.Lime stones are generally known as
C phosphorus A aqueous rocks
D silicon. B sedimentary rocks
C stratified rocks
3.Linseed oil is used in paints as D all the above.
A thinner
B vehicle 13.A rock contains only one mineral. It is called
C base A homogeneous
D drier. B non-homogeneous
C monomineralic
4.Plaster of Paris is obtained by calcining D polymineralic.
A bauxite
B gypsum 14.Asbestos
C kankar A is a natural fibrous mineral substance
D lime stone B is composed of hydrous silicates of calcium
E none of these. and magnesium (CaSiO3, 3MgSiO3)
C contains iron oxide and alumina
5. For high grade instruments the steel preferred D all the above.
to, is
A cast steel
B bessemer steel 15.Pegmatite is a/an
C mild steel A intrusive igneous rock
D whitworth compressed steel. B extrusive igneous rock
C sedimentary rock
D metamorphic rock.
6.If the ore impurities is
A clay, lime stone is used as flux 16.The percentage of alumina and silica in good
B lime stone, clay is used as flux fire clay vary respectively is
C quartz, lime stone and argallaceous iron ores A 25, 75
are used as flux B 30, 70
D All the above. C 35, 65
D All of these.

7.The plastics prepared from Vinyl resin are 17.The term frog means
A odourless A an apparatus to lift the stone
B non-toxic B a depression on a face of brick
C transparent C vertical joint in a brick work
D colourless D soaking brick in water.
E all of these.
18.Asphalt is obtained from
8.Chlorite, a green colour mineral is mainly A petroleum distillation
derived from the decomposition of B bitumen distillation
A augite C plastic distillation
B biotite D none of these.
C horn blende
D All of these. 19.To retard the initial setting time of cement,
the compound responsible, is
A Tricalcium silicate A increasing moisture content
B Gypsum B decreasing moisture content
C Di-calcium silicate C increasing strength of timber
D Tri calcium aluminate. D none to these.

20.Dorry's testing machine is used for 27.Bitumen felt is used for

A crushing test of stone A water proofing
B hardness test of stone B damp proofing
C impact test of stone C both (a) and (b)
D water absorption test. D neither (a) nor (b).

21.Stones used for rubble masonry must be 31.For a 50 kg cement bag water required, is
A soft A 16.5 litres
B hard
B 18.5 litres
C light
D heavy. C 20.5 litres

22.Index number expressing the relative sizes of both D 22.5 litres

coarse and fine aggregates, is called E 25 litres.
A proportioning of aggregates
B fineness modulus
C grading of aggregates
D none of these. 32.The presence of sand in brick earth prevents:
A cracking of bricks
B shrinkage of bricks
23.Dolomite is a lime stone which contains carbonate C warping of bricks
of magnesia upto D none of these.
A 15%
B 20%
C 25% 33.The property by virtue of which lime sets
D 35% under water, is known as
E 45%. A slacking
B setting
C hydraulicity
24.Priming consists of D calcining.
A one part of white lead, 8 parts of chalk and four
34.Percentage content of silica in window glass,
parts of twice boiled linseed oil
is
B 8 parts of white lead, one part of chalk and four
A 40 to 45
parts of twice boiled linseed oil
B 50 to 55
C one part of white lead, 8 parts of chalk and one part
C 60 to 65
of linseed oil
D 70 to 75.
D none to these.
35.The coefficient of hardness of stones used in
road work should be greater than
A 10
25.The portion of the brick cut across its width and
B 12
having its length equal to that of a full brick, is
known as C 15
A closer
D 17.
B queen closer
C king closer
28.According to ISI, bitumen is classified into
D prince closer
A 2 grades
E none of these.
B 4 grades
C 6 grades
26.Seasoning of timber is done for
D 8 grades.
E 10 grades. D all the above.

29.Lime putty 43.Bullet proof glass is made of thick glass

A is made from hydraulic lime sheet sandwiched by a layer of
B is made by adding lime to water A steel
C can be used only upto three days B stainless steel
D may be obtained from drying lime water mix C high test plastic
passing through IS sieve No. 300 D chromium plate.
E all of above.

30.The minimum percentage of silica, alumina and

ferric oxide in lime for white washing, is
A 20
B 15
C 10
D5
E 0.

37.The steel used for the manufacture of rails, is

A Bessemer steel
B mild steel
C cast steel
D stainless steel.

38.Slump test for concrete is carried out, to

determine
A strength
B durability
C workability
D water content.

39.Basalt is
A sedimentary rock
B metamorphic rock
C extrusive igneous rock
D intrusive igneous rock.

40.The frog of a brick is normally made on its

A top face
B bottom face
C longer face
D shorter side.

41.The most important constituent of an oil

paint, is
A thinner
B vehicle
C pigment
D base
E all the above.

42.Granite mainly composed of quartz and

felsper particles, is obtained from
A sedimentary rocks
B metamorphic rocks
C igneous rocks
1.The size of mould for bricks, is generally kept
A a little large to specified size 13.For construction of structures under water,
the type of lime used, is
B a little small to specified size
A hydraulic lime
C equal to specified size B fat lime
C quick lime
D 10% larger than specified size D pure lime
E 20% larger than specified size. E none of these.

2.Most commonly used solvent in oil paints, is 15.A prime coat is given to steel work with
A petroleum A an oxide of iron paint
B spirit B a mixture of white lead and lead paint
C coaltar C a special paint
D turpentine. D cement paint.

5.The commonly used raw material in the 16.Ground glass

manufacture of cement, is A is made by grinding its one side
A slate B is made by melting powdered glass paints
B sand stone surface
C lime stone
D basalt. C is used for getting light without transparency
D all the above.
7.The most commonly used base for timber painting,
is
17.The harmonious mixing of the clay
A red lead
ingredients, is known as
B zinc white
A weathering
C white lead
B blending
D titanium white.
C tempering
8.Pick up the most favourable condition for the rapid D None of these.
growth of fungus for dry rot from the following: 18.Brass is an alloy of
A absence of sun light A copper and zinc
B dampness B zinc and lead
C presence of sap C tin and silver
D stagnant air D zinc and nickel
E All the above, E tin and lead.

9.The rocks formed from molten magma, are called 19.The wedging is adopted for quarrying costly
A sedimentary rocks stratified rock such as
B igneous rocks A laterite
C metamorphic rocks B marble
D none of these. C limestone
D sandstone
10.Bitumen paints offer E All the above.
A pleasing surface
B hard surface 20.Rapid hardening cement attains early
C smooth surface strength due to
D protective surface A larger proportion of lime grounded finer than
E rough surface. normal cement
B lesser proportion of lime grounded coarser
12.The lime which contains high percentage of than normal cement
calcium oxide, is generally called C lesser proportion of lime grounded finer than
A fat lime normal cement
B rich lime D larger proportien of lime grounded coarser
C white lime than normal cement
D All of these. E excess percentage of gypsum.
22.Second class bricks
A are of dark brown colour
B produce a metallic sound when struck
C are well burnt
D are under burnt.

24.Pick up the correct statement from the

following:
A Adding 5% to 6% of moisture content by
weight, increases the volume of dry sand from
18% to 38%
The bulking of fine sand is more than b that of
coarse sand
C If the percentage content of moisture exceeds
10%, increase in bulk of sand starts increasing
D The volume of fully saturated sand equals that
of dry sand
E All the above.

25.Teak wood is suitable for

A sports articles
B furnitures
C railway sleepers
D all the above.