Building Materials Mcqs
The foliated structure is very common in
A) Sedimentary rocks
B) Igneous rocks
C) Metamorphic rocks
D) None of these
Check Answer
C) Metamorphic rocks
Gneiss is obtained from
A) Igneous rocks
B) Metamorphic rocks
C) Sedimentary rocks
D) Sedimentary metamorphic rocks
Check Answer
D) Sedimentary metamorphic rocks
The most fire resistant paints are:
A) Enamel paints
B) Aluminium paints
C) Asbestos paints
D) Cement paints
Check Answer
C) Asbestos paints
Geologically, marble is known as
A) Sedimentary rock
B) Igneous rock
C) Metamorphic rock
D) Stratified rock
Check Answer
C) Metamorphic rock
Refractory bricks resist
A) High temperature
B) Chemical action
C) Dampness
D) All the above
Check Answer
A) High temperature
Granite is not suitable for ordinary building purpose because
A) It cannot be polished
B) It is not a fire proof material
C) It is costly
D) It has less crushing strength
Check Answer
C) It is costly
Excess of silica in brick earth results in
A) Cracking and warping of bricks
B) Loss of cohesion
C) Enhancing the impermeability of bricks
D) None of the above
Check Answer
B) Loss of cohesion
Stainless steel resists corrosion due to
A) Carbon
B) Sulphur
C) Vanadium
D) Chromium
Check Answer
D) Chromium
Spirit varnish generally consists of
A) Oil, wax and resin
B) Alcohol, wax and turpentine
C) Pigment and synthetic resin
D) Spirit and shellac
Check Answer
D) Spirit and shellac
The softest rock is
A) Marble
B) Diamond
C) Talc
D) Quartz
Check Answer
C) Talc
