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  1. The floor is rubbed with oxalic acid, for making its surface

  2. A.

     Free from voids

    B.

     Glossy

    C.

     Durable

    D.

     Uniform

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  3. The vertical sides of a door and window openings provided in a wall, are known as

  4. A.

     Verticals

    B.

     Reveals

    C.

     Jambs

    D.

     None of these

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  5. Cavity wall is generally provided for

  6. A.

     Heat insulation

    B.

     Sound insulation

    C.

     Prevention of dampness

    D.

     All the above

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  7. In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is

  8. A.

     Column footing

    B.

     Grillage footing

    C.

     Raft footing

    D.

     All the above

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  9. Exposed portions of vertical surface at right angles to the door or window frame, are known as

  10. A.

     Jambs

    B.

     Lintels

    C.

     Reveals

    D.

     Soffits

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  11. The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs; is

  12. A.

     25 to 50 mm

    B.

     25 to 75 mm

    C.

     30 to 125 mm

    D.

     50 to 100 mm

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  13. The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by

  14. A.

     Compacting the soil

    B.

     Draining the soil

    C.

     Increasing the depth of foundation

    D.

     Grouting

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  15. The type of arch used for high class buildings where appearance is of prime importance, is known as

  16. A.

     Ashlar arch

    B.

     Rubble arch

    C.

     Gauged brick arch

    D.

     Axed brick arch

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  17. The window which projects outside a room of a building for admitting more light and air, is known

  18. A.

     Bay window

    B.

     Casement window

    C.

     Lantern window

    D.

     Dormer window

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  19. If the depth of an excavation is 20 meters, number of single stage well points to be installed at various levels, is

  20. A.

     5

    B.

     4

    C.

     3

    D.

     2

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