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  1. The main purpose of galvanising iron sheets is to

  2. A.
    harden the surface.
    B.
    increase its glossiness and lustre.
    C.
    prevent the action of water.
    D.
    prevent the action of oxygen.

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  3. The impure iron (pig iron) that is tapped out from blast furnace contains about __________ percent carbon.

  4. A.
    0.2
    B.
    2
    C.
    4
    D.
    8

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  5. Invar used in thermocouples is an alloy of nickel and

  6. A.
    iron
    B.
    copper
    C.
    chromium
    D.
    lead

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  7. Nickel (56%) and molybdenum (17%) alloys are called

  8. A.
    monel
    B.
    hastealloy C
    C.
    inconel
    D.
    bronzes

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  9. Lead pipes are not safe for carrying drinking water because water containing dissolved oxygen attacks lead thereby forming poisonous Pb (OH)2. Lead pipes are readily corroded by

  10. A.
    dilute HCI
    B.
    acetic acid
    C.
    concentrated H2SO4
    D.
    none of these

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  11. Constituents of stellite are

  12. A.
    zinc, copper and nickel.
    B.
    cobalt, chromium and tungsten.
    C.
    zinc, aluminium and nickel.
    D.
    nickel, cobalt and vanadium.

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  13. Residual magnetism in steel for magnets is increased by the addition of

  14. A.
    nickel
    B.
    cobalt
    C.
    tungsten
    D.
    chromium

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  15. Presence of nickel in steel improves its

  16. A.
    corrosion resistance.
    B.
    cutting ability.
    C.
    wear resistance.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

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  17. Cementite is

  18. A.
    Fe3C chemically.
    B.
    a compound of carbon and iron.
    C.
    characterised by an orthorhombic crystal structure.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

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  19. Acetylene gas holder is made of

  20. A.
    copper
    B.
    cast iron
    C.
    steel
    D.
    monel metal

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