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((QUESTION)) The practical utility of concrete technology for civil


ineers is to

((OPTION_A)) enable them to know how to stock properly the materials


required for concrete
((OPTION_B)) enable them to perform different tests concerning
concrete

((OPTION_C)) make them conversant with fundamental principles of


concrete
((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The strength and durability of concrete depends upon

((OPTION_A)) size of aggregates


((OPTION_B)) grading of aggregates

((OPTION_C)) moisture contents of aggregates

((OPTION_D)) all of these


((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The breaking up of cohesion in a mass of concrete is


led
((OPTION_A)) workability
((OPTION_B)) bleeding

((OPTION_C)) segregation
((OPTION_D)) creep
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The workability of concrete is defined as the

((OPTION_A)) ease with which it can be mixed, transported and placed


in position in a homogeneous state
((OPTION_B)) breaking up of cohesion in a mass of concrete

((OPTION_C)) separation of water or water-cement mixture from the


freshly mixed concrete
((OPTION_D)) none of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The separation of water or water-cement mixture from the freshly


mixed concrete is known as bleeding

((OPTION_A)) True
((OPTION_B)) False

((OPTION_C))
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The continuous strain, which the concrete undergoes due to application
of external loads, is called

((OPTION_A)) workability
((OPTION_B)) bleeding
((OPTION_C)) segregation
((OPTION_D)) creep
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) A good concrete should be subjected to

((OPTION_A)) maximum
((OPTION_B)) minimum

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)
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((QUESTION)) Segregation in concrete results in

((OPTION_A)) honey combing


((OPTION_B)) porous layers

((OPTION_C)) surface scaling


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Harshness in concrete is due to the excess of

((OPTION_A)) water
((OPTION_B)) finer particles

((OPTION_C)) middle sized particle


((OPTION_D)) coarser particles
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) In order to avoid segregation, the concrete should not be


own from a height

((OPTION_A)) Agree
((OPTION_B)) Disagree

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) In lime concrete, lime is used as

((OPTION_A)) coarse aggregate


((OPTION_B)) fine aggregate

((OPTION_C)) binding material


((OPTION_D)) admixture
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The type of lime used in lime concrete is

((OPTION_A)) fat lime


((OPTION_B)) poor lime

((OPTION_C)) slaked lime

((OPTION_D)) hydraulic lime


((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) A good concrete should have minimum thermal expansion.

((OPTION_A)) Yes
((OPTION_B)) No

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The usual proportion of ingredients in plain cement concrete is

((OPTION_A)) Portland cement (1 part), clean sand (1


((OPTION_B)) Portland cement (1 part), clean sand (3 to 16 parts) and
coarse aggregate (1

((OPTION_C)) Porland cement (1 part), clean sand and coarse aggregate (1

((OPTION_D)) any one of the above


((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The usual proportion of ingredients in reinforced cement


crete is

((OPTION_A)) Portland cement (1 part), clean sand (2 to 4 parts) and coarse


aggregate (1 to 2 parts)
((OPTION_B)) Portland cement (1 part), clean sand (1 to 2 parts) and
coarse aggregate (2 to 4 parts)

((OPTION_C)) Porland cement (1 part), clean sand and coarse aggregate


(2 to 4 parts)
((OPTION_D)) any one of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Ferro-concrete is another name given to

((OPTION_A)) plain cement concrete


((OPTION_B)) reinforced cement concrete

((OPTION_C)) prestressed cement concrete


((OPTION_D)) none of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Reinforced cement concrete is equally strong in taking

((OPTION_A)) tensile and compressive stresses


((OPTION_B)) compressive and shear stresses

((OPTION_C)) tensile, compressive and shear stresses


((OPTION_D)) tensile and shear stresses
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Plain cement concrete is strong in taking

((OPTION_A)) Right
((OPTION_B)) Wrong

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The cement concrete in which high compressive stresses are artificially
induced before its actual use, is called

((OPTION_A)) plain cement concrete


((OPTION_B)) reinforced cement concrete

((OPTION_C)) prestressed cement concrete


((OPTION_D)) lime concrete
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The prestressed cement concrete can take up high tensile and
compressive stresses without development of cracks.

((OPTION_A)) Correct
((OPTION_B)) Incorrect

((OPTION_C))
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) For heat and sound insulation purposes, we shall use

((OPTION_A)) vacuum concrete


((OPTION_B)) air-entrained concrete

((OPTION_C)) saw dust concrete


((OPTION_D)) both (b) and (c)
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The cement concrete, from which entrained air and excess water are
removed after placing it in position, is called

((OPTION_A)) vacuum concrete


((OPTION_B)) light weight concrete

((OPTION_C)) prestressed concrete


((OPTION_D)) sawdust concrete
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The removal of excess air after placing concrete helps in


reasing the strength of concrete by

((OPTION_A)) 15 to 20%
((OPTION_B)) 20 to 30%

((OPTION_C)) 30 to 50%
((OPTION_D)) 50 to 70%
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The cement concrete prepared by mixing aluminium in it,


called

((OPTION_A)) air-entrained concrete


((OPTION_B)) cellular concrete

((OPTION_C)) aerated concrete


((OPTION_D)) any one of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)
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((QUESTION)) The light-weight concrete is prepared by

((OPTION_A)) mixing Portland cement with sawdust in specified proportion in the


concrete
((OPTION_B)) using coke-breeze, cinder or slag as aggregate in the
concrete

((OPTION_C)) mixing aluminium in the concrete


((OPTION_D)) none of tha above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The sound absorption coefficient of light weight concrete is nearly

((OPTION_A)) twice
((OPTION_B)) three times

((OPTION_C)) four times


((OPTION_D)) six times
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) In making precast structural units for partition and wall lining purposes,
the concrete should be

((OPTION_A)) sawdust concrete


((OPTION_B)) air-entrained concrete

((OPTION_C)) light-weight concrete


((OPTION_D)) vacuum concrete
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Which of the following statement is wrong?

((OPTION_A)) The concrete can not be pumped


((OPTION_B)) The concrete should have maximum creep.

((OPTION_C)) The concrete structures can be put to use immediately


ater their construction.
((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The characteristic, which makes the concrete a versatile and widely
used material of modern consturction, is the possibility of

((OPTION_A)) controlling the properties of concrete by using appropriate ingredients

((OPTION_B)) moulding the concrete in any desired shape

((OPTION_C)) complete mechanisation of concrete preparation and its


placing process
((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The material used as an ingredient of concrete is usually

((OPTION_A)) cement
((OPTION_B)) aggregate

((OPTION_C)) water
((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) A suitable admixture added at the time of preparing the concrete mix,
makes the concrete

((OPTION_A)) water proof


((OPTION_B)) acid proof

((OPTION_C)) highly strong


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Calcareous material used in the manufacture of cement consists of

((OPTION_A)) lime stone

((OPTION_B)) chalk

((OPTION_C)) shells
((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) In the manufacture of cement, the dry or wet mixture of calcareous and
argillaceous materials is burnt in a

((OPTION_A)) country kiln


((OPTION_B)) continuous flare kiln

((OPTION_C)) rotary kiln


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) In the manufacture of cement, the dry or wet mixture of calcareous and
argillaceous materials is burnt at a temperature between

((OPTION_A)) 900? to 1000?C


((OPTION_B)) 1000?C to 1200?C

((OPTION_C)) 1200?C to 1500?C


((OPTION_D)) 1500?C to 1600?C
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Argillaceous materials contain

((OPTION_A)) calcium
((OPTION_B)) lime

((OPTION_C)) alumina

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The proportion of lime, silica, alumina and iron oxide in a good
Portland cement should be

((OPTION_A)) 63 : 22 : 6 : 3
((OPTION_B)) 62 : 22 : 3 : 6

((OPTION_C)) 22 : 63 : 6 : 3

((OPTION_D)) 22 : 63 : 3 : 6

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The chemical ingredient of cement which provides quick setting
property to the cement is

((OPTION_A)) lime
((OPTION_B)) silica

((OPTION_C)) alumina
((OPTION_D)) iron oxide
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The presence of lime in cement

((OPTION_A)) makes the cement sound


((OPTION_B)) provides strength to the cement

((OPTION_C)) lowers the clinkering temperature

((OPTION_D)) all of these


((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The gypsum is added to the cement for

((OPTION_A)) providing high strength to the cement


((OPTION_B)) controlling the initial setting time of cement
((OPTION_C)) lowering the clinkering temperature of cement
((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Which of the following ingredient of cement when added in


ess quantity, causes the cement to set slowly?

((OPTION_A)) Lime
((OPTION_B)) silica

((OPTION_C)) alumina
((OPTION_D)) iron oxide
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) In order to provide colour, hardness and strength to the


ent, the ingredient used is

((OPTION_A)) lime
((OPTION_B)) silica
((OPTION_C)) alumina
((OPTION_D)) iron oxide
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) After the final grinding, the cement is sieved through IS sieve number

((OPTION_A)) 9
((OPTION_B)) 12

((OPTION_C)) 24
((OPTION_D)) 48
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Efflorescence in cement is caused due to the excess of

((OPTION_A)) silica
((OPTION_B)) lime
((OPTION_C)) alkalies
((OPTION_D)) iron oxide
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The presence of tricalcium silicate in cement

((OPTION_A)) hydrates the cement rapidly


((OPTION_B)) generates less heat of hydration

((OPTION_C)) offers high resistance to sulphate attack


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The presence of dicalcium silicate in cement

((OPTION_A)) hydrates the cement slowly


((OPTION_B)) generates less heat of hydration

((OPTION_C)) has more resistance to sulphate attack


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) High percentage of tricalcium silicate and low percentage of dicalcium


silicate in cement results in

((OPTION_A)) rapid hardening


((OPTION_B)) high erly strength

((OPTION_C)) high heat generation


((OPTION_D)) none of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Which of the following statement is correct?

((OPTION_A)) The high early strength is obtained by adding tricalcium


silicate in cement.
((OPTION_B)) The dicalcium silicate provides good ultimate strength to
cement.

((OPTION_C)) The tetra calcium alumino ferrite has poor cementing


value.
((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The sum of the percentage of tricalcium silicate and


alcium silicate for Portland cement varies from

((OPTION_A)) 50 to 60%
((OPTION_B)) 60 to 70%

((OPTION_C)) 70 to 80%
((OPTION_D)) 80 to 90%
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Rapid hardening cement is used

((OPTION_A)) where high early strength is desired


((OPTION_B)) where form work is to be removed as early as possible

((OPTION_C)) for constructing road pavements


((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The cement, widely used in retaining walls, is

((OPTION_A)) rapid hardening cement


((OPTION_B)) low heat cement

((OPTION_C)) sulphate resisting cement


((OPTION_D)) ordinary Portland cement
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Blast furnace slag cement

((OPTION_A)) develops low heat of hydration


((OPTION_B)) has less early strength

((OPTION_C)) develops high heat of hydration

((OPTION_D)) Both a and b


((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Which of the following cements is expected to have the


hest compressive strength after 3 days.

((OPTION_A)) ordinary Portland cement


((OPTION_B)) rapid hardening cement

((OPTION_C)) high alumina cement


((OPTION_D)) sulphate resisting cement
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) For a structure subjected to the action of sea water, the


ent used is

((OPTION_A)) rapid hardening cement


((OPTION_B)) low heat cement
((OPTION_C)) high alumina cement
((OPTION_D)) sulphate resisting cement
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The strength of concrete using air entraining cement gets reduced by

((OPTION_A)) 5 to 10%

((OPTION_B)) 10 to 15%

((OPTION_C)) 15 to 20%
((OPTION_D)) 20 to 25%
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) "Colocrete" is the commercial term for

((OPTION_A)) high alumina cement


((OPTION_B)) coloured cement

((OPTION_C)) low heat cement

((OPTION_D)) rapid hardening cement


((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Pezzolana is essentially a silicious material containing clay upto

((OPTION_A)) 20%
((OPTION_B)) 40%

((OPTION_C)) 60%
((OPTION_D)) 80%
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) In the manufacture of possolana cement, the amount of pozzolana


material added to ordinary Portland cement clinkers is about

((OPTION_A)) 20%
((OPTION_B)) 30%

((OPTION_C)) 40%
((OPTION_D)) 50%
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)
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((QUESTION)) Which of the following statement is correct?

((OPTION_A)) Sulphate resisting cement is particularly used for canal


lining.
((OPTION_B)) Low heat cement should not be used for thin concrete
structures.

((OPTION_C)) Rapid hardening cement should not be used for massive


concrete structures
((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The degree of grinding of cement is called

((OPTION_A)) fineness
((OPTION_B)) soundness

((OPTION_C)) impact value


((OPTION_D)) bulking
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The hardening is the phenomenon by virtue of which

((OPTION_A)) the cement does not undergo large change in volume when treted with
water
((OPTION_B)) the plastic cement paste changes into hard mass

((OPTION_C)) the cement paste sets and develops strength

((OPTION_D)) none of the above


((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The phenomenon by virtue of which the cement does not undergo
large change in volume when treated with water, is known as

((OPTION_A)) fineness
((OPTION_B)) soundness

((OPTION_C)) setting time


((OPTION_D)) none of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The fineness of cement is measured in terms of

((OPTION_A)) percentage weight retained on IS sieve number 9


((OPTION_B)) surface area in cm2 per gram of the cement

((OPTION_C)) either (a) or (b)


((OPTION_D)) none of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The setting time of cement is the governing factor for

((OPTION_A)) mixing of concrete


((OPTION_B)) placing of concrete

((OPTION_C)) compaction of concrete

((OPTION_D)) all of these


((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) According to IS : 269 - 1976, the requirement of an


inary Portland cement is that
((OPTION_A)) the residue does not exceed 10% when sieved through IS
sieve No. 9
((OPTION_B)) its expansion is not more than 10 mm for unaerated cement

((OPTION_C)) its initial setting time is not less than 30 minutes


((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The compressive strength of an ordinary Portland cement
(1 : 3 cement mortar cube) after 7 days test should not
be less than
((OPTION_A)) 11 N/mm2

((OPTION_B)) 17.5 N/mm2

((OPTION_C)) 22 N/mm2
((OPTION_D)) 27.5 N/mm2
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) Vicat's apparatus is used to perform

((OPTION_A)) fineness test


((OPTION_B)) soundness test

((OPTION_C)) consistency test


((OPTION_D)) compressive strength test
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The knowledge of a standard consistency of a cement paste


essential to perform

((OPTION_A)) setting time test


((OPTION_B)) soundness test

((OPTION_C)) compressive strength test


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) In Vicat's apparatus, the diameter of Vicat plunger is

((OPTION_A)) 5 mm
((OPTION_B)) 10 mm

((OPTION_C)) 15 mm
((OPTION_D)) 20 mm

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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((QUESTION)) The length of Vicat plunger in Vicat's apparatus varies


m

((OPTION_A)) 20 to 30 mm
((OPTION_B)) 30 to 40 mm

((OPTION_C)) 40 to 50 mm

((OPTION_D)) 50 to 60 mm
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
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((QUESTION)) The percentage of water for making a cement paste of


mal consistency varies from

((OPTION_A)) 15 to 25%
((OPTION_B)) 25 to 35%

((OPTION_C)) 35 to 50%
((OPTION_D)) 50 to 60%
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION)) To perform the initial setting time test, the water is added to the cement
at the rate of

((OPTION_A)) 0.72 P
((OPTION_B)) 0.78 P

((OPTION_C)) 0.85 P
((OPTION_D)) 0.95 P
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Le-chatelier apparatus is used to perform

((OPTION_A)) fineness test


((OPTION_B)) soundness test

((OPTION_C)) consistency test


((OPTION_D)) compressive strength test
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)
((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Initial setting time of ordinary Portland cement is

((OPTION_A)) 15 min
((OPTION_B)) 30 min

((OPTION_C)) 60 min
((OPTION_D)) 10 h
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
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((QUESTION)) According to Indian standard specifications for the


pressive strength test of cement, the cement and standard sand mortar in the ratio of

((OPTION_A)) 1 ; 1
((OPTION_B)) 1;2

((OPTION_C)) 1 ; 3
((OPTION_D)) 1 ; 4
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)
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((QUESTION)) During field test, the cement is said to be pure and of good quality
when

((OPTION_A)) the colour of cement is uniformly greenish grey


((OPTION_B)) a handful of cement, thrown into a bucket of water,
floats

((OPTION_C)) hand is thrusted into a bag of cement, it feels cool


((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) The inert mineral material used for the manufacture of


tars and concretes is

((OPTION_A)) cement
((OPTION_B)) water

((OPTION_C)) aggregate
((OPTION_D)) admixture
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)
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((QUESTION)) According to IS : 383 - 1970, a good a aggregate for


crete construction should be

((OPTION_A)) chemically inert


((OPTION_B)) sufficiently strong

((OPTION_C)) sufficiently hard and durable


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
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((QUESTION)) For the manufacture of concrete of low density, the aggregate used is

((OPTION_A)) furnace clinker


((OPTION_B)) coke breeze

((OPTION_C)) saw dust

((OPTION_D)) all of these


((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS)) (1/2/3...) 1
((QUESTION)) The material having particle size varying from 0.002 to
6 mm is termed as

((OPTION_A)) silt

((OPTION_B)) clay

((OPTION_C)) sand
((OPTION_D)) none of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The aggregate which pass through 75 mm IS sieve and


irely retain on 4.75 mm IS sieve is known as

((OPTION_A)) cyclopean aggregate


((OPTION_B)) cyclopean aggregate

((OPTION_C)) fine aggregate


((OPTION_D)) all-in-aggregate
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The maximum particle size of coarse aggregate is


((OPTION_A)) 45 mm
((OPTION_B)) 55 mm

((OPTION_C)) 65 mm
((OPTION_D)) 75 mm
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The aggregate which pass through 4.75 mm IS sieve and


irely retain on 75 micron IS sieve is called

((OPTION_A)) cyclopean aggregate


((OPTION_B)) coarse aggregate

((OPTION_C)) fine aggregate


((OPTION_D)) all-in-aggregate
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The minimum particle size of coarse aggregate is

((OPTION_A)) 2.5 mm
((OPTION_B)) 4.75 mm
((OPTION_C)) 5.85 mm
((OPTION_D)) 6.5 mm
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) The minimum particle size of fine aggregate is

((OPTION_A)) 0.0075 mm
((OPTION_B)) 0.075 mm

((OPTION_C)) 0.75 mm
((OPTION_D)) 0.95 mm
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
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((QUESTION)) Which of the following statement is correct?

((OPTION_A)) The maximum size of coarse aggregate should not exceed


one-fourth of the minimum dimension of the plain concrete
member.
((OPTION_B)) the maximum size of coarse aggregate should not exceed
one-fifth of the minimum dimension of the reinforced
concrete member
((OPTION_C)) The aggregates of 40 mm, 20 mm and 10 mm sizes are
commonly used for concrete works.
((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) If the aggregate completely passes through a 50 mm sieve


retained on 40 mm sieve, then the particular aggregate is said to be flaky if its least
ension is less than

((OPTION_A)) 27 mm
((OPTION_B)) 37 mm

((OPTION_C)) 47 mm
((OPTION_D)) 57 mm
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Bulk specific gravity of an aggregate is defined as

((OPTION_A)) the weight of oven dry aggregate divided by its absolute


volume, excluding the natural pores in the aggregate
particles
((OPTION_B)) the weight of oven dry aggregate divided by its absolute
volume, including the natural pores in the aggregate
particles

((OPTION_C)) the weight of aggregate required to fill a container of


unit volume
((OPTION_D)) the difference in weight of the aggregate in saturated
surface dry condition and in moist condition
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The apparent specific gravity of an aggregate is defined

((OPTION_A)) the weight of oven dry aggregate divided by its absolute


volume, excluding the natural pores in the aggregate
particles
((OPTION_B)) the weight of oven dry aggregate divided by its absolute
volume, including the natural pores in the aggregate
particles

((OPTION_C)) the weight of aggregate required to fill a container of


unit volume
((OPTION_D)) the difference in weight of the aggregate in saturated
surface dry condition and in moist condition
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) The value of bulk density of the aggregate depends upon

((OPTION_A)) size distribution of aggregate


((OPTION_B)) shape of aggregate

((OPTION_C)) specific gravity of aggregate


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) An aggregate which may contain some moisture in the pores


having dry surface is known as

((OPTION_A)) very dry aggregate


((OPTION_B)) dry aggregate

((OPTION_C)) saturated surface dry aggregat


((OPTION_D)) moist aggregate
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) A moist aggregate is one


((OPTION_A)) whose all the pores are filled with water and also having its surface
wet
((OPTION_B)) whose all the pores are filled with water but having its
surface dry

((OPTION_C)) which do not contain any moisture either in the pores or


on the surface
((OPTION_D)) which may contain some moisture in the pores but having
dry surface
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Which of the following statement is correct?

((OPTION_A)) Larger the size of coarse aggregate, lesser is the


quantity of fine aggregate and of cement required.
((OPTION_B)) If very dry aggregates are used, the workability of the
mix is likely to be reduced

((OPTION_C)) Bulking is caused due to the formation of thin film of


surface moisture around the sand particles.
((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
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((MARKS)) (1/2/3...) 1
((QUESTION)) The deleterious materials present in the aggregate

((OPTION_A)) prevent normal hydration of cement


((OPTION_B)) reduce the strength and durability of concrete

((OPTION_C)) modify the setting action and cause efflorescence


((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The sum of percentages of all deleterious materials in


aggregate shall not exceed

((OPTION_A)) 5%

((OPTION_B)) 10%

((OPTION_C)) 15%
((OPTION_D)) 20%

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The resistance of an aggregate to compressive forces is


wn as
((OPTION_A)) crushing value
((OPTION_B)) impact value

((OPTION_C)) abrasion value


((OPTION_D)) none of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The resistance of an aggregate to wear is known as

((OPTION_A)) shear value


((OPTION_B)) abrasion value

((OPTION_C)) impact value


((OPTION_D)) crushing value
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The resistance of an aggregate to the effect of hydration


cement and weather is called

((OPTION_A)) crushing value


((OPTION_B)) impact value

((OPTION_C)) abrasion value


((OPTION_D)) soundness
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Bulking of sand is

((OPTION_A)) compacting of sand


((OPTION_B)) segregating sand of particular size

((OPTION_C)) increase in volume of sand due to presence of moisture


upto certain extent
((OPTION_D)) none of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) With the moisture content of 5 to 10% by weight, the


king of sand is increased by

((OPTION_A)) 20%
((OPTION_B)) 30%

((OPTION_C)) 40%
((OPTION_D)) 50%
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The ratio of the volume of moist sand to the volume of dry sand is
known as

((OPTION_A)) crushing value


((OPTION_B)) impact value

((OPTION_C)) bulking factor

((OPTION_D)) none of these


((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The fineness modulus of an aggregate is roughly


portional to

((OPTION_A)) specific gravity of the aggregate


((OPTION_B)) shape of the aggregate

((OPTION_C)) average size of particles in the aggregate


((OPTION_D)) grading of the aggregate
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The value of finess modulus for fine sand may range
ween

((OPTION_A)) 1.1 to 1.3


((OPTION_B)) 1.3 to 1.6

((OPTION_C)) 1.6 to 2.2


((OPTION_D)) 2.2 to 2.6
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The admixtures are added in concrete to

((OPTION_A)) accelerate the rate of setting and hardening of cement

((OPTION_B)) make the concrete water proof, acid proof etc.

((OPTION_C)) reduce the bleeding and segregation of concrete mix


((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) If sea water is used for preparing concrete mix, it


A.reduces strength
((OPTION_A)) reduces strength
((OPTION_B)) corrodes steel reinforcement

((OPTION_C)) causes efflorescence


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Which of the following statement is wrong?

((OPTION_A)) The coarse sand produces a harsh and unworkable mix


((OPTION_B)) An admixture cannot increase the workability of concrete
without increasing water content

((OPTION_C)) Salts of manganese cause a considerable reduction in the


strength of concrete
((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) The standard sand now used in India is obtained from

((OPTION_A)) Ennore (Chennai)


((OPTION_B)) Mumbai

((OPTION_C)) Orissa
((OPTION_D)) Jaipur
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Water cement ratio may be defined as the ratio of

((OPTION_A)) volume of water to that of cement in a concrete mix


((OPTION_B)) weight of water to that of cement in a concrete mix

((OPTION_C)) volume of water to that of concrete in a concrete mix


((OPTION_D)) weight of water to that of concrete in a concrete mix
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) E
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) According to the rule of water cement ratio, the strength


concrete wholly depends upon
((OPTION_A)) the quality of cement
((OPTION_B)) the quality of cement mixed with aggregate

((OPTION_C)) the amount of water used in preparation of concrete mix


((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Hydration of cement is due to the chemical action of


er with

((OPTION_A)) dicalcium silicate


((OPTION_B)) tricalcium silicate

((OPTION_C)) tricalcium aluminate


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The development of first 28 days strength is on account


the hydration of

((OPTION_A)) dicalcium silicate


((OPTION_B)) tricalcium silicate

((OPTION_C)) tricalcium aluminate


((OPTION_D)) tetra calcium alumino ferrite
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) If the water cement ratio is more, then the

((OPTION_A)) strength of concrete will be less


((OPTION_B)) durability of concrete will be less

((OPTION_C)) capillary voids will be more in the physical structure


of hydrated cement
((OPTION_D)) all of the above

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Water-cement ratio is, usually, expressed in

((OPTION_A)) litres of water required per bag of cement


((OPTION_B)) litres of water required per kg of cement

((OPTION_C)) both (a) and (b)


((OPTION_D)) none of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Which of the following statement is correct?

((OPTION_A)) Duff Abram's law is valid only when the concrete is of


workable plasticity.
((OPTION_B)) If the water-cement ratio is less, the strength of
concrete will be less.

((OPTION_C)) The strength of concrete decreases with age.


((OPTION_D)) rich mix of concrete provides low strength than a lean
mix.
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) For the improvement of workability of concrete, the shape


aggregate recommended is

((OPTION_A)) irregular
((OPTION_B)) angular

((OPTION_C)) round
((OPTION_D)) flaky
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The use of air-entraining agents in concrete

((OPTION_A)) increases workability of concrete


((OPTION_B)) decreases bleeding

((OPTION_C)) decreases strength


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The workability of concrete is expressed by

((OPTION_A)) water-cement ratio


((OPTION_B)) slump value

((OPTION_C)) compaction factor


((OPTION_D)) both (a) and (b)
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) The workability of concrete can be improved by adding

((OPTION_A)) hydrated lime


((OPTION_B)) flyash

((OPTION_C)) calcium chloride


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The top diameter, bottom diameter and height of the mould
d for slump test are respectively

((OPTION_A)) 100 mm, 200 mm, 300 mm


((OPTION_B)) 200 mm, 100 mm, 300 mm

((OPTION_C)) 200 mm, 300 mm, 100 mm


((OPTION_D)) 100 mm, 300 mm, 200 mm
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) For high degree of workability, the compaction factor is

((OPTION_A)) 0.65
((OPTION_B)) 0.75

((OPTION_C)) 0.85
((OPTION_D)) 0.95

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Workability of concrete mix having very low water-cement ratio


should be obtained by

((OPTION_A)) flexural strength test


((OPTION_B)) slump test

((OPTION_C)) compaction factor test


((OPTION_D)) any one of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Concrete with higher compaction factor has less


kability.

((OPTION_A)) True
((OPTION_B)) False

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) The slump test of concrete is used to mesure its

((OPTION_A)) consistency
((OPTION_B)) mobility

((OPTION_C)) homogeneity
((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The preliminary test should be repeated if the difference


compressive strength of three test specimens exceeds

((OPTION_A)) 0.5 N / mm2


((OPTION_B)) 1 N / mm2

((OPTION_C)) 1.5 N / mm2


((OPTION_D)) 2 N / mm2
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)
((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The concrete in which preliminary tests are performed for designing
the mix is called

((OPTION_A)) rich concrete


((OPTION_B)) controlled concrete

((OPTION_C)) lean concrete


((OPTION_D)) ordinary concrete
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The maximum quantity of aggregate per 50 kg of cement


uld not exceed

((OPTION_A)) 100 kg
((OPTION_B)) 200 kg

((OPTION_C)) 350 kg
((OPTION_D)) 450 kg
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)
((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The concrete in which no preliminary tests are performed


designing the mix is called

((OPTION_A)) rich concrete


((OPTION_B)) controlled concrete

((OPTION_C)) lean concrete


((OPTION_D)) ordinary concrete
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The number of bags of cement required per cubic metre of 1 ; 2 ; 4


concrete will be approximately

((OPTION_A)) 2 to 3
((OPTION_B)) 3 to 4

((OPTION_C)) 4 to 5
((OPTION_D)) 5 to 6
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The Indian standard code specifies that the crushing


ength for which the mix should be designed in the laboratory should be

((OPTION_A)) 1.25
((OPTION_B)) 1.5

((OPTION_C)) 2
((OPTION_D)) 2.5
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The prevent the cement bags from any possible contact
h moisture, the main point that should be kept in mind is that the

((OPTION_A)) space between the exterior walls and piles should be 30


cm
((OPTION_B)) cement bags should be placed closer together in the piles

((OPTION_C)) width and height of the pile should not exceed 3 m and
2.70 m respectively
((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Weight batching is done by

((OPTION_A)) spring dial scale


((OPTION_B)) platform weighing machine

((OPTION_C)) portable weigh batchers


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) When the batching of material is done by weight

((OPTION_A)) the bucket in which the material is to be weighed should


be cleaned thoroughly
((OPTION_B)) the weighing machine should be levelled before placing
the material

((OPTION_C)) the chart should be prepared indicating the weight of


each material used for different strengths of concrete
((OPTION_D)) NONE
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) For batching 1 : 2 : 4 concrete mix by volume, the ingredients required


per bag of cement are

((OPTION_A)) 50 kg of cement : 70 kg of fine aggregate : 140 kg of


coarse aggregate
((OPTION_B)) 50 kg of cement : 70 litres of fine aggregate : 140
litres of coarse aggregate

((OPTION_C)) 50 kg of cement : 100 kg of fine aggregate : 200 kg of


coarse aggregate
((OPTION_D)) 50 kg of cement : 100 litres of fine aggregate : 200
litres of coarse aggregate
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The process of mixing, transporting, placing and


pacting the cement concrete should not take more than

((OPTION_A))
30 minutes

((OPTION_B)) 60 minutes
((OPTION_C)) 90 minutes
((OPTION_D)) 120 minutes
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
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((QUESTION)) For continuous transportation of concrete, the method used is

((OPTION_A)) transport of concrete by pans


((OPTION_B)) transport of concrete by wheel barrows

((OPTION_C)) transport of concrete by belt concrete conveyors


((OPTION_D)) transport of concrete by pumps
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION)) In transportation of concrete by pumps

((OPTION_A)) the slump should not be less than 50 mm and more than 80
mm
((OPTION_B)) the water cement ratio should remain between 0.5 to 0.65

((OPTION_C)) the number of bends in a pipe line should be as small as


possible
((OPTION_D)) all of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION)) The diameter of the pipe line used for transportation of concrete by
pumps should not exceed

((OPTION_A)) 10 cm
((OPTION_B)) 20 cm

((OPTION_C)) 30 cm
((OPTION_D)) 40 cm
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION)) For compacting large sections of mass concrete in


uctures, the type of vibrator used is

((OPTION_A)) internal vibrator


((OPTION_B)) screed vibrator

((OPTION_C)) both (a) and (b)


((OPTION_D)) either (a) or (b)
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION)) The levelling operation that removes humps and hollows


give a true, uniform concrete surface is called

((OPTION_A)) screeding
((OPTION_B)) floating

((OPTION_C)) trowelling
((OPTION_D)) compacting
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION)) The object of curing is to

((OPTION_A)) prevent the loss of water by evaporation


((OPTION_B)) reduce the shrinkage of concrete

((OPTION_C)) preserve the properties of concrete


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION)) After the curing of 28 days, the concrete gains strength


o

((OPTION_A)) 40%
((OPTION_B)) 67%

((OPTION_C)) 100%
((OPTION_D)) 122%
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION)) The construction joints in cement concrete

((OPTION_A)) should be located where bending moment is large


((OPTION_B)) should be located where shear force is large

((OPTION_C)) should not be provided at the corners

((OPTION_D)) should be spaced at a distance of 3 m apart in case of


huge structures
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION)) The construction joints are generally provided in concrete

((OPTION_A)) roads
((OPTION_B)) retaining walls

((OPTION_C)) lining of tunnels


((OPTION_D)) all of these
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION)) Under normal conditions using an ordinary cement, the period of


removal of the form work, is :

((OPTION_A)) 7 days for beam soffits


((OPTION_B)) 14 days for bottom slabs of spans 4.6 m and more

((OPTION_C)) 21 days for bottom beams over 6 m spans


((OPTION_D)) 2 days for vertical sides of columns,and ALL A,B,C,D
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION)) For given water content, workability decreases if the concrete


aggregates contain an excess of

((OPTION_A)) thin particles


((OPTION_B)) flat particles

((OPTION_C)) elongated particles, flaky paticles


((OPTION_D)) ALL
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION)) The mixture of different ingredients of cement, is burnt at

((OPTION_A)) 1000°C
((OPTION_B)) 1400°C
((OPTION_C)) 1600°C
((OPTION_D)) 1800°C
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((OPTION_A)) Tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate


((OPTION_B)) Dicalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate

((OPTION_C)) Tricalcium aluminate and tricalcium alumino ferrite


((OPTION_D)) All the above.
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((OPTION_A)) 5% of the total aggregates for low workability with a


coarse grading
((OPTION_B)) 10% of the total aggregates for low workability with a
fine grading

((OPTION_C)) 20% of the total aggregates for a mix having high


workability with fine grading
((OPTION_D)) all the above.

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Workability improved by adding

((OPTION_A)) Vicat apparatus test


((OPTION_B)) Slump test

((OPTION_C)) Minimum void method


((OPTION_D)) Talbot Richard test.
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) Separation of coarse aggregates from mortar during transportation, is


known

((OPTION_A)) bleeding
((OPTION_B)) creeping

((OPTION_C)) segregation
((OPTION_D)) shrinkage
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((OPTION_A)) workability of concrete


((OPTION_B)) strength of concrete

((OPTION_C)) durability of concrete, handing and placing of concrete


((OPTION_D)) ALL of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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

((OPTION_A)) decrease in early strength


((OPTION_B)) reduction in chemical action with sulphates

((OPTION_C)) increase in shrinkage, reduction bleeding


((OPTION_D)) All of the above
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION)) Hardening of cement occurs at

((OPTION_A)) rapid rate during the first few days and afterwards it
continues to increase at a decreased rate
((OPTION_B)) slow rate during the first few days and afterwards it
continues to increase at a rapid rate

((OPTION_C)) uniform rate throughout its age

((OPTION_D)) none of these.


((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) You are asked to construct a massive dam, the type of cement you will
use, is

((OPTION_A)) ordinary Portland cement


((OPTION_B)) rapid hardening cement

((OPTION_C)) low heat cement


((OPTION_D)) blast furnace slag cement
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) Water required per bag of cement, is

((OPTION_A)) 7 kg
((OPTION_B)) 14 kg

((OPTION_C)) 35 kg
((OPTION_D)) 28 kg
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) For construction of structures in sea water, the cement generally


preferred to, is

((OPTION_A)) ordinary Portland cement


((OPTION_B)) rapid hardening cement

((OPTION_C)) low heat cement


((OPTION_D)) blast furnace slag cement
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION)) Permissible compressive strength of M 150 concrete grade is

((OPTION_A)) 100 kg/cm2


((OPTION_B)) 150 kg/cm2

((OPTION_C)) 200 kg/cm2

((OPTION_D)) 250 kg/cm2


((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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

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

((OPTION_A)) dams
((OPTION_B)) massive foundations

((OPTION_C)) Abutments and R.C.C. structures

((OPTION_D)) All of the above


((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The diameter of the Vicat plunger is 10 mm and its length varies from

((OPTION_A)) 20 mm to 30 mm
((OPTION_B)) 30 mm to 40 mm

((OPTION_C)) 40 mm to 50 mm
((OPTION_D)) 50 mm to 60 mm
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

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

((OPTION_A)) High percentage of C3S and low percentage of C2S cause


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

((OPTION_C)) Low percentage of C3S and high percentage of C2S


contribute to slow hardening
((OPTION_D)) Low percentage of C3S and high percentage of C2S provide
greater resistance to chemical attack
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) ABCD
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The top diameter, bottom diameter and the height of a slump mould are
:

((OPTION_A)) 10 cm, 20 cm, 30 cm


((OPTION_B)) 10 cm, 30 cm, 20 cm

((OPTION_C)) 20 cm, 10 cm, 30 cm


((OPTION_D)) 30 cm, 20 cm, 10 cm
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) Log Angles machine is used to test the aggregate for

((OPTION_A)) crushing strength


((OPTION_B)) impact value

((OPTION_C)) abrasion resistance


((OPTION_D)) water absorption
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) C
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

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

((OPTION_A)) very fine sand


((OPTION_B)) fine sand

((OPTION_C)) medium sand


((OPTION_D)) coarse sand
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) B
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) Sand requiring a high water cement ratio, belongs to

((OPTION_A)) Zone I
((OPTION_B)) Zone II

((OPTION_C)) Zone III


((OPTION_D)) Zone IV
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) A
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

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

((QUESTION)) Which of the following statement is correct?

((OPTION_A)) Harshness in concrete mix increases if finer aggregates


to fill the voids in coarse aggregates are less.
((OPTION_B)) As the internal friction of aggregates increases, the
workability of concrete decreases.

((OPTION_C)) As the slump value increases, the workability of


concrete also increases.
((OPTION_D)) all of the above

((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) As per IS : 459-1978, the concrete mixes are designated


o

((OPTION_A)) 4 grades
((OPTION_B)) 5 grades

((OPTION_C)) 6 grades
((OPTION_D)) 7 grades
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

((MARKS)) (1/2/3...) 1
((QUESTION)) Which of the following grade is not recommended by IS
-1978?

((OPTION_A)) M 10
((OPTION_B)) M 20

((OPTION_C)) M 40
((OPTION_D)) M 55
((CORRECT_CHOICE)) D
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION)) The concrete mix of grade M 25 means that the compressive


ength of 15 cm cubes at 28 days after mixing is

((OPTION_A)) 15 N/mm2
((OPTION_B)) 20 N/mm2

((OPTION_C)) 25 N/mm2
((OPTION_D)) 30 N/mm2
C
((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))
((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)
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((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)
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((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)
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((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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

((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))

((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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((QUESTION))

((OPTION_A))

((OPTION_B))

((OPTION_C))
((OPTION_D))

((CORRECT_CHOICE))
(A/B/C/D)

((EXPLANATION))
(OPTIONAL)

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