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  1. The most important constituent of varnish, is

  2. A.

     Drier

    B.

     Solvent

    C.

     Resin

    D.

     All the above

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  3. Stones used for ornamental work must be

  4. A.

     Soft

    B.

     Hard

    C.

     Light

    D.

     Heavy

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  5. Red short iron cracks when bent due to the presence of

  6. A.

     Sulphur

    B.

     Carbon

    C.

     Phosphorus

    D.

     Silicon

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  7. Forge pig may be converted to wrought iron by

  8. A.

     Rolling

    B.

     Pudding

    C.

     Shingling

    D.

     Refining

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  9. If the furnace is provided with insufficient fuel at low temperatures, the type of pig iron produced, is called

  10. A.

     Bessemer pig

    B.

     Grey or foundry pig

    C.

     White or forge pig

    D.

     Mottled pig

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  11. Which of the following should be used for hearting of thicker walls?

  12. A.

     Headers

    B.

     Stretchers

    C.

     Brick bats

    D.

     Queen closer

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  13. Seasoning of timber is done

  14. A.

     To make it water proof

    B.

     To paint its surface

    C.

     To increase its temperature

    D.

     To remove water

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  15. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  16. A.

     Acid test is done to find out the weathering quality of stones

    B.

     Attrition test is done to find out the rate of wear of stones which are used in road construction

    C.

     Crushing test is done to find out the compressive strength of the stone

    D.

     All the above

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  17. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  18. A.

     Adding 5% to 6% of moisture content by weight, increases the volume of dry sand from 18% to 38%

    B.

     The bulking of fine sand is more than that of coarse sand

    C.

     If the percentage content of moisture exceeds 10%, increase in bulk of sand starts increasing

    D.

     All the above

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  19. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  20. A.

     Air bubbles in casting produce a dull sound by tapping their surfaces lightly with a hammer

    B.

     Cupola furnace is used for the manufacture of cast iron

    C.

     Red short iron is of no value for welding purpose

    D.

     All the above

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