Q.1
Granites have poor fire resistance.
  • a) True
  • b) False
Q.2
Ease with which stone can be extracted and dressed is called __________
  • a) Consistency
  • b) Workability
  • c) Easability
  • d) Permeability
Q.3
Which of the following is not true about granite?
  • a) Very high crushing strength
  • b) Low absorption values
  • c) Takes good polish
  • d) High absorption values
Q.4
Limestone can be used as facing stones at situations where __________
  • a) Air is polluted with industrial gases
  • b) Along sea coasts where sea water-rich winds can attack them
  • c) Less chemical exposure and mild weather
  • d) The place has very harsh weather
Q.5
The resistance offered by a stone against rubbing action is called __________
  • a) Rubbing resistance
  • b) Abrasive resistance
  • c) Frictional resistance
  • d) Shear resistance
Q.6
Which of the following is not a desirable of a road stone?
  • a) Hydrophobic in nature
  • b) Sufficient hardness and toughness
  • c) Durability at the place of use
  • d) Hydrophilic in nature
Q.7
The property which defines the resistance of stone to rubbing and grinding action under the wheel of the traffic is called __________
  • a) Abrasive resistance
  • b) Crushing resistance
  • c) Hardness
  • d) Specific gravity
Q.8
Marble does not take polish.
  • a) True
  • b) False
Q.9
Common bitumen is generally of which nature?
  • a) Anionic
  • b) Cationic
  • c) Neutral charge
  • d) No charge
Q.10
The basic igneous rock which is dark coloured and has been extensively used as road materials is __________
  • a) Granite
  • b) Gabbro
  • c) Basalt
  • d) Syenite
Q.11
The test which is conducted by an indirect method usually is __________
  • a) Compressive strength test
  • b) Shear strength test
  • c) Bending strength test
  • d) Tensile strength test
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