Q.1
Putty is made of __________
  • a) Mustard oil
  • b) Sunflower oil
  • c) Linseed oil
  • d) Peanut oil
Q.2
Glass sheet partition walls are not __________
  • a) Lightweight
  • b) Heavy
  • c) Sound-proof
  • d) Damp-proof
Q.3
Which of the following is not a strong variety of glass?
  • a) Wired glass
  • b) Ordinary glass
  • c) Bullet-proof glass
  • d) Three-ply glass
Q.4
Hollow blocks used in glass partitions have a thickness of _________
  • a) 5 cm
  • b) 8 cm
  • c) 10 cm
  • d) 12 cm
Q.5
The glass blocks are laid in _________
  • a) Lime mortar
  • b) Cement-lime mortar
  • c) Cement mortar
  • d) Mud mortar
Q.6
The thickness of plain sheets used to make asbestos partition is _________
  • a) 5 mm
  • b) 10 mm
  • c) 5 cm
  • d) 10 cm
Q.7
The thickness of corrugated sheets used to make asbestos partition is ________
  • a) 5 mm
  • b) 10 mm
  • c) 15 mm
  • d) 20 mm
Q.8
Asbestos sheet partitions are weak and heavy.
  • a) True
  • b) False
Q.9
Which of the following partitions are made from burnt gypsum?
  • a) Metal lath partitions
  • b) Asbestos sheet partitions
  • c) Clay block partitions
  • d) Plaster slab partitions
Q.10
Sawdust is added to gypsum used in making plaster slab to ___________
  • a) Increase its weight
  • b) Reduce its weight
  • c) Impart colour
  • d) Impart odour
Q.11
Which of the following slabs show large movements with a change in moisture content?
  • a) Plaster slab
  • b) Concrete slab
  • c) Wood-wool slab
  • d) Metal slab
Q.12
Whiting chalk used in the construction of glass partitions consists of _____________
  • a) Calcium bicarbonate
  • b) Sodium bicarbonate
  • c) Calcium carbonate
  • d) Sodium carbonate
Q.13
Reinforcement is placed in every course of hollow blocks used in glass partitions if the height of the block exceeds ___________
  • a) 10 cm
  • b) 15 cm
  • c) 20 cm
  • d) 25 cm
Q.14
In the figure below, A represents __________
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  • a) Stud
  • b) Groove
  • c) Nogging
  • d) Beading
Q.15
In the figure given below, B represents ___________
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  • a) Plain sheet
  • b) Corrugated sheet
  • c) Cement mortar
  • d) Concrete
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