((MARKS))

(1/2/3...)
The chemical reaction that takes place between cement and water is referred as
((QUESTION))

Clinkering
((OPTION_A))
Heat of Hydration
((OPTION_B))
Dry Process
((OPTION_C))
Wet Process
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
The reaction of cement with water is
((QUESTION))
Exothermic
((OPTION_A))
Endothermic
((OPTION_B))
Neutral
((OPTION_C))
All of these
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
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(1/2/3...)
The early heat of hydration is mainly contributed from the hydration of
((QUESTION))
C3S
((OPTION_A))
C3A
((OPTION_B))
C4AF
((OPTION_C))
None of these
((OPTION_D))
A
((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
For quality control of Portland cement, the test essentially done is
((QUESTION))
Setting Time
((OPTION_A))
Soundness
((OPTION_B))
Consistency
((OPTION_C))
All of these
((OPTION_D))
D
((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
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(1/2/3...)
If 1500 g of water is required to have a cement paste 1875 g of normal
((QUESTION))
consistency, the percentage of water is,

0.2
((OPTION_A))

0.25
((OPTION_B))

0.3
((OPTION_C))

0.35
((OPTION_D))

B
((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
The mixture of different ingredients of cement, is burnt at
((QUESTION))
1000 °C
((OPTION_A))
1200 °C
((OPTION_B))
1400 °C
((OPTION_C))
1600 °C
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Pick up the correct statement from the following:

Gypsum in cement decreases the setting time
((OPTION_A))
The first compound of cement which reacts with water, is C2S
((OPTION_B))
Bulking of sand is less when its particles are fine
((OPTION_C))
All the above
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Hydration of cement is due to chemical action of water with

Tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate
((OPTION_A))
Dicalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate
((OPTION_B))
Tricalcium aluminate and tricalcium alumino ferrite
((OPTION_C))
All the above
((OPTION_D))
D
((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
To obtain cement dry powder, lime stones and shales or their slurry, is burnt in a
((QUESTION))
rotary kiln at a temperature between

1100° and 1200°C

((OPTION_A))
1200° and 1300°C
((OPTION_B))
1300° and 1400°C
((OPTION_C))
1400° and 1500°C
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) The maximum amount of dust which may be permitted in aggregates is

5% of the total aggregates for low workability with a coarse grading
((OPTION_A))
10% of the total aggregates for low workability with a fine grading
((OPTION_B))
20% of the total aggregates for a mix having high workability with fine grading
((OPTION_C))
all the above
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) The bulk density of aggregates does not depend upon

size and shape of aggregates
((OPTION_A))
specific gravity of aggregates
((OPTION_B))
grading of aggregates
((OPTION_C))
size and shape of the container
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) An aggregate is said to be flaky if its least dimension is less than

1/5th of mean dimension
((OPTION_A))
2/5th of mean dimension
((OPTION_B))
3/5th of mean dimension
((OPTION_C))
4/5th of mean dimension
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
If 20 kg of coarse aggregate is sieved through 80 mm, 40 mm, 20 mm, 10 mm,
((QUESTION))
4.75 mm, 2.36 mm, 1.18 mm, 600 micron, 300 micron and 150 micron standard
sieves and the weights retained are 0 kg, 2 kg, 8 kg, 6 kg, 4 kg respectively, the
fineness modulus of the aggregate, is
7.3
((OPTION_A))
7.35
((OPTION_B))
7.4
((OPTION_C))
7.45
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) The high strength of rapid hardening cement at early stage, is due to its
finer grinding
((OPTION_A))
burning at high temperature
((OPTION_B))
increased lime cement
((OPTION_C))
higher content of tricalcium.
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
Vicat's apparatus with plunger is used for
((QUESTION))

fineness test
((OPTION_A))
consistency test
((OPTION_B))
setting time test
((OPTION_C))
soundness test
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) For road pavements, the cement generally used, is

ordinary Portland cement
((OPTION_A))
rapid hardening cement
((OPTION_B))
low heat cement
((OPTION_C))
blast furnace slag cement
((OPTION_D))
B
((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Grading of sand causes great variation in

workability of concrete
((OPTION_A))
strength of concrete
((OPTION_B))
durability of concrete
((OPTION_C))
all the above
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) I.S. Sieve Nos. 10 mm and 4.75 mm are geneally used for grading of
coarse aggregates
((OPTION_A))
fine aggregates
((OPTION_B))
neither (a) nor (b)
((OPTION_C))
both (a) and (b)
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Addition of pozzolana to ordinary port land cement, causes

decrease in early strength
((OPTION_A))
reduction in chemical action with sulphates
((OPTION_B))
increase in shrinkage
((OPTION_C))
All of these
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Addition of pozzolana to cement causes

reduction in permeability
((OPTION_A))
loss of heat of hydration
((OPTION_B))
reduction in bleeding
((OPTION_C))
All of these
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Pick up the correct statement from the following

Lime in excess, causes the cement to expand and disintegrate
((OPTION_A))
Silica in excess, causes the cement to set slowly
((OPTION_B))
Alumina in excess, reduces the strength of the cement
((OPTION_C))
All of these
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) You are asked to construct a massive dam, the type of cement you will use, is
ordinary Portland cement
((OPTION_A))
rapid hardening cement
((OPTION_B))
low heat cement
((OPTION_C))
blast furnace slag cement
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) For construction of structures in sea water, the cement generally preferred to, is
Portland-pozzolana cement
((OPTION_A))
quick setting cement
((OPTION_B))
low heat Portland cement
((OPTION_C))
rapid hardening cement
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
Percentage of pozzolanic material containing clay upto 80% used for the
((QUESTION))
manufacture of pozzolana cement, is

0.3
((OPTION_A))
0.4
((OPTION_B))
0.5
((OPTION_C))
0.6
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
An aggregate is said to be flaky, if its least dimension is less than
((QUESTION))
2/3 mean dimension
((OPTION_A))
3/4 mean dimension
((OPTION_B))
3/5 mean dimension
((OPTION_C))
none of these
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) For an ordinary Portland cement

residual does not exceed 10% when sieved through IS
((OPTION_A))
soundness varies from 5 to 10 mm
((OPTION_B))
initial setting time is not less than 30 minutes
((OPTION_C))
all the above
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Pick up the correct statement from the following

Water cement paste hardens due to hydration
((OPTION_A))
During hardening cement binds the aggregates together
((OPTION_B))
Cement provides strength, durability and water tightness to the concrete
((OPTION_C))
All the above
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
The light weight aggregates are obtained from
((QUESTION))
sedimentary rocks
((OPTION_A))
metamorphic rocks
((OPTION_B))
igneous rocks
((OPTION_C))
volcanic source
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Pick up the correct statement from the following

According to the petrological characteristics, concrete aggregates are classified
((OPTION_A))
as heavy weight, normal weight and light weight

According to the shape of the particles, concrete aggregates are classified as

((OPTION_B))
rounded irregular, angular and flaky

According to the surface texture of the particles, the concrete aggregates are
((OPTION_C))
classified as glassy, smooth, granular, rough, crystalline, honey combed and
porous

All the above

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Pick up the incorrect statement from the following

The degree of grinding of cement, is called fineness
((OPTION_A))
The process of changing cement paste into hard mass, is known as setting of
((OPTION_B))
cement

The phenomenon by virtue of which cement does not allow transmission of

((OPTION_C))
sound, is known as soundness of cement

The heat generated during chemical reaction of cement with water, is known
((OPTION_D))
as heat of hydration

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Pozzolana cement is used with confidence for construction of

dams
((OPTION_A))
massive foundations
((OPTION_B))
abutments
((OPTION_C))
all the above
((OPTION_D))
D
((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
Efflorescence in cement is caused due to an excess of
((QUESTION))
alumina
((OPTION_A))
iron oxide
((OPTION_B))
silica
((OPTION_C))
alkalies
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) The diameter of the Vicat plunger is 10 mm and its length varies from
20 mm to 30 mm
((OPTION_A))
30 mm to 40 mm
((OPTION_B))
40 mm to 50 mm
((OPTION_C))
50 mm to 60 mm
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Tricalcium aluminate (C3A)

reacts fast with water
((OPTION_A))
generates less heat of hydration
((OPTION_B))
causes initial setting and early strength of cement
((OPTION_C))
does not contribute to develop ultimate strength
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Pick up the incorrect statement from the following

In properly graded aggregates, bulk density is more
((OPTION_A))
In single size aggregates, bulk density is least
((OPTION_B))
In single size aggregates, bulk density is maximum
((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D)) None of these

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Pick up the correct statement from the following

High percentage of C3S and low percentage of C2S cause rapid hardening
((OPTION_A))
High percentage of C3S and low percentage of C2S make the cement less
((OPTION_B))
resistive to chemical attack

Low percentage of C3S and high percentage of C2S contribute to slow hardening
((OPTION_C))
All of these
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
The cement whose strength is a little lower than the ordinary cement during the
((QUESTION))
first three months but attains afterwards the same strength, is known as
low-heat Portland cement
((OPTION_A))
rapid hardening Portland cement
((OPTION_B))
Portland blast slag cement
((OPTION_C))
Portland pozzolana cement
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Pick up the incorrect statement applicable to the field test of good cement
When one thrusts one's hand into a bag of cement, one should feel warm
((OPTION_A))
By rubbing cement in between fingers, one should feed rough
((OPTION_B))
A handful of cement thrown into a bucket of water should sink immediately
((OPTION_C))
All of these
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) The bulk density of aggregates, is generally expressed as

tonnes/cubic metre
((OPTION_A))
kg/cubic metre
((OPTION_B))
kg/litre
((OPTION_C))
g/cm3
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) The most useless aggregate is one whose surface texture is

smooth
((OPTION_A))
grannular
((OPTION_B))
glassy
((OPTION_C))
honey combed and porous
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
An ordinary Portland cement when tested for its fineness, should not leave any
((QUESTION))
residue on I.S. seive No. 9, more than
0.05
((OPTION_A))
0.1
((OPTION_B))
0.15
((OPTION_C))
0.2
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) The void ratio of

single size coarse aggregate is roughly 0.45
((OPTION_A))
graded coarse aggregate is roughly 0.040
((OPTION_B))
fine aggregate is roughly 0.45
((OPTION_C))
All of these
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
The type of aggregates not suitable for high strength concrete and for
((QUESTION))
pavements subjected to tension, is
rounded aggregate
((OPTION_A))
irregular aggregate
((OPTION_B))
angular aggregate
((OPTION_C))
flaky aggregate
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
The type of aggregates of same nominal size, which contain less voids when
((QUESTION))
compacted, are
rounded spherical
((OPTION_A))
irregular
((OPTION_B))
flaky
((OPTION_C))
none of these.
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
For the construction of cement con-certe dams, the maximum permissible size
((QUESTION))
of the aggregates, is
40mm
((OPTION_A))
80mm
((OPTION_B))
60mm
((OPTION_C))
70mm
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
The aggregate containing moisture in pores and having its suface dry, is known
((QUESTION))
as
moist aggregates
((OPTION_A))
very dry aggregates
((OPTION_B))
dry aggregates
((OPTION_C))
saturated surface dry aggregate
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) If fineness modulus of sand is 2.5, it is graded as

very fine sand
((OPTION_A))
fine sand
((OPTION_B))
medium sand
((OPTION_C))
coarse sand
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Aggregates passing through--------sieve called fine aggregate

4.75mm
((OPTION_A))
2.36mm
((OPTION_B))
20mm
((OPTION_C))
10mm
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Specific gravity of heavy weight aggregate is in the range of----

2 to 2.5
((OPTION_A))
2.8 to 2.9
((OPTION_B))
2.5 to 2.7
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Bulk Density of light weight aggregate is in the range of----

2300kg/m3
((OPTION_A))
2500kg/m3
((OPTION_B))
1300kg/m3
((OPTION_C))
1200kg/m3
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
Aggregates whose thickness is small relative to width and/or length are known
((QUESTION))
as………………….
angular
((OPTION_A))
rounded
((OPTION_B))
irregular
((OPTION_C))
flaky
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Impact test on aggregates gives ------ property of aggregates

toughness
((OPTION_A))
hardness
((OPTION_B))
impact
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Abrasion test on aggregates gives ------ property of aggregates

toughness
((OPTION_A))
hardness
((OPTION_B))
impact
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) strength of an aggregate is measuerd by its resistance to---

frezzing & thawling
((OPTION_A))
soundness &hardness
((OPTION_B))
hardness & toughness
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Fineness modulus of coarse aggregate is------

more than 3.2
((OPTION_A))
2.2 to 2.6
((OPTION_B))
2.6 to 2.9
((OPTION_C))
2.9 to 3.2
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) Fineness modulus of fine aggregate is------

more than 3.2
((OPTION_A))
2.2 to 2.6
((OPTION_B))
2.6 to 2.9
((OPTION_C))
2.9 to 3.2
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
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(1/2/3...)
magnetite, barytes and scrap iron are used in the manufacturing
((QUESTION))
of……..aggregates
light weight aggregate
((OPTION_A))
heavy weight aggregate
((OPTION_B))
normal weight aggregate
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
ability of aggregate to resist excessive changes in volume ue to changes in
((QUESTION))
environmental condition is called as….
soundness
((OPTION_A))
toughness
((OPTION_B))
hardness
((OPTION_C))
impact
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)

((QUESTION)) shape test is carried out to find out

Flakiness index
((OPTION_A))
elogation index
((OPTION_B))
A&B
((OPTION_C))
Only A
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
gap grading in which one or more intermediate size fractions are…….
((QUESTION))

absent
((OPTION_A))
Present
((OPTION_B))
partially present
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
due to gradingof aggregate…..significance can be achive
((QUESTION))
high strength concrete
((OPTION_A))
workability and economy in cement
((OPTION_B))
bulk density of concrete
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
alkali aggregate reaction is the reaction between …….. constituents of the
((QUESTION))
aggreate and ……in cement

silica & alkalies

((OPTION_A))
alumina & magnesia
((OPTION_B))
iron and silica
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
diotomite, tumice, volcanic cinders are the examples of ………
((QUESTION))
light weight aggregate
((OPTION_A))
heavy weight aggregate
((OPTION_B))
normal weight aggregate
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
actual grading curve is lower than the specified grading curve is indicate…..
((QUESTION))
constant w/c ratio
((OPTION_A))
segregation
((OPTION_B))
excess of middle size particles
((OPTION_C))
difficient of middle size particle
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
actual grading curve is well above the specified grading curve is indicate…..
((QUESTION))
constant w/c ratio
((OPTION_A))
segregation
((OPTION_B))
excess of middle size particles
((OPTION_C))
difficient of middle size particle
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
actual grading curve is stiffer than the specified grading curve is indicate…..
((QUESTION))
constant w/c ratio
((OPTION_A))
segregation
((OPTION_B))
excess of middle size particles
((OPTION_C))
difficient of middle size particle
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
actual grading curve is flatter than the specified grading curve is indicate…..
((QUESTION))

constant w/c ratio

((OPTION_A))

segregation
((OPTION_B))

excess of middle size particles

((OPTION_C))

difficient of middle size particle

((OPTION_D))

D
((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
bolted clay sintered fly ash or foamed blast furnace slag aggregates are the
((QUESTION))
examples of ……

light weight aggregate

((OPTION_A))
heavy weight aggregate
((OPTION_B))
normal weight aggregate
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
water cement ratio is define as …….
((QUESTION))
weight of water to volume of cement
((OPTION_A))
volume of cement to weight of water
((OPTION_B))
weight of cement to weight of water
((OPTION_C))
all the above
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
granite, gabbro, gnesis aggregates have surface texture…..
((QUESTION))
smooth
((OPTION_A))
crystalline
((OPTION_B))
rough
((OPTION_C))
granular
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
basalt and limestone aggregates have surface texture…….
((QUESTION))

smooth
((OPTION_A))

crystalline
((OPTION_B))

rough
((OPTION_C))

granular
((OPTION_D))

C
((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
magnetite daryte and scrap iron are used in production of …...
((QUESTION))
heavy weight concrete
((OPTION_A))
light weight concrete
((OPTION_B))
normal weight concrete
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))
A
((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
to prevent bleeding in concrete…..typr of admixture is added……
((QUESTION))
gasforming
((OPTION_A))
airdetraining
((OPTION_B))
superplastisizer
((OPTION_C))
water reducing admixture
((OPTION_D))
A
((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
admixture is to increse the………of concrete
((QUESTION))
hardness
((OPTION_A))
workability
((OPTION_B))
strength
((OPTION_C))
all the above
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
for blue colour concrete ……..pigmentation is used
((QUESTION))
gurnt umber
((OPTION_A))
chromium oxide
((OPTION_B))
red oxide
((OPTION_C))
barium manganate
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
……code is used for aggregate
((QUESTION))
IS :456
((OPTION_A))
IS: 383
((OPTION_B))
IS:10262
((OPTION_C))
IS:875
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
modulus of elasticity of aggregate depends on…….
((QUESTION))
composition
((OPTION_A))
texture
((OPTION_B))
structure
((OPTION_C))
all the above
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
particle size of fly ash in the range of ……
((QUESTION))
1 to 100 micron
((OPTION_A))
2 to 200 micron
((OPTION_B))
1 to 200 micron
((OPTION_C))
5 to 500 micron
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
sugar affect ……property of concrete
((QUESTION))
strength
((OPTION_A))
bonding between particles
((OPTION_B))
both A & B
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
salt of manganeses, tin, zinc, copper and lead cause a marked reduction in…..of
((QUESTION))
concrete

workability
((OPTION_A))
strength
((OPTION_B))
durability
((OPTION_C))
hardness
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
air entraining admixtures improves……property of concrete
((QUESTION))
strength
((OPTION_A))
durability
((OPTION_B))
resistance tof frost action
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
air entraining admixtures decrease……property of concrete
((QUESTION))
strength
((OPTION_A))
durability
((OPTION_B))
permiability
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
…….aggregate exhibit a better interlocking effect in concrete
((QUESTION))
rounded
((OPTION_A))
angular
((OPTION_B))
flacky
((OPTION_C))
granular
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
to prevent bleeding in concrete…..typr of admixture is added……
((QUESTION))
air-detraining
((OPTION_A))
gasforming
((OPTION_B))
air-entraining
((OPTION_C))
grouting
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
gypsum may be used as ……
((QUESTION))

retarders
((OPTION_A))

acclerators
((OPTION_B))

gasforming agent
((OPTION_C))

none
((OPTION_D))
((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
sugar , soluble borates and calcium sulphates are used as……
((QUESTION))
retarders
((OPTION_A))
acclerators
((OPTION_B))
gasforming agent
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
silicates, fluosilicates, triethynol amine are used as ……..
((QUESTION))
retarders
((OPTION_A))
acclerators
((OPTION_B))
gasforming agent
((OPTION_C))
none
((OPTION_D))
B
((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
important advantage of fly ash in concrete is…..
((QUESTION))
increase in strength
((OPTION_A))
workability
((OPTION_B))
reduction of thermal cracking
((OPTION_C))
permeability
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
mixtures of calcium chlorides and ligno sulphonates are typical component of…..
((QUESTION))
retarders
((OPTION_A))
plastisizers
((OPTION_B))
superplastisizers
((OPTION_C))
water reducing accelerators
((OPTION_D))
D
((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
The elongation index is not applicable to sizes smaller than….
((QUESTION))
5.5
((OPTION_A))
6.2
((OPTION_B))
6.6
((OPTION_C))
6.3
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
the standard aggregate crushing test is made on aggregate passing a …..IS sieve
((QUESTION))
and retained on ….IS sieve

12.5 mm & 10mm

((OPTION_A))

20mm & 4.75 mm

((OPTION_B))

80mm and 20mm

((OPTION_C))

4.75mm to 2.36mm
((OPTION_D))

A
((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)
((MARKS))
(1/2/3...)
which IS code is to find out specific gravity of different sizes of aggregates
((QUESTION))
IS :456
((OPTION_A))
IS: 383
((OPTION_B))
IS:10262
((OPTION_C))
IS:2386
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_C
HOICE))
D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATI
ON))
(OPTIONAL)