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  1. Which of the following is a mineral?

  2. A.

     Basalt

    B.

     Granite

    C.

     Quartz

    D.

     Syenite

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  3. Which of the following timbers is suitable for making sports goods?

  4. A.

     Mulberry

    B.

     Mahogany

    C.

     Sal

    D.

     Deodar

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  5. Stones used for the construction of retaining walls must be

  6. A.

     Soft

    B.

     Hard

    C.

     Light

    D.

     Heavy

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  7. Invar contains

  8. A.

     12% of nickel

    B.

     24% of nickel

    C.

     30% of nickel

    D.

     36% of nickel

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  9. Calcination of iron ores is done

  10. A.

     To remove moisture

    B.

     To remove carbonic acid

    C.

     By roasting in heaps

    D.

     All the above

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  11. The size of mould for bricks, is generally kept

  12. A.

     A little large to specified size

    B.

     A little small to specified size

    C.

     Equal to specified size

    D.

     10% larger than specified size

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  13. The foliated structure is very common in

  14. A.

     Sedimentary rocks

    B.

     Igneous rocks

    C.

     Metamorphic rocks

    D.

     None of these

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  15. The rocks formed by gradual deposition, are called

  16. A.

     Sedimentary rocks

    B.

     Igneous rocks

    C.

     Metamorphic rocks

    D.

     None of these

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  17. The specific gravity of marble, is

  18. A.

     2.50

    B.

     2.60

    C.

     2.66

    D.

     2.72

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  19. Jhumb bricks are

  20. A.

     Under burnt

    B.

     Over burnt

    C.

     Kutcha

    D.

     None of these

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