Multiple Choice Questions on Cement, Mortar, and Construction Materials
1293. Which compound of cement is responsible for strength of cement? (a) Magnesium
oxide
(b) Silica
(c) Alumina
(d) Calcium sulphate
1294. The compressive strength of a standard good 1:3 Portland cement-sand mortar after 3
days of curing should not be less than: (a) 70 kg/cm²
(b) 115 kg/cm²
(c) 175 kg/cm²
(d) 210 kg/cm²
1295. Match List-I (Cement mortar for different work) with List-II (Proportion cement: sand
in mortar) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I
A. Normal brick work
B. Plastering works
C. Grouting the caverns
D. Guniting
List-II
1. 1:4
2. 1:3
3. 1:6
4. 1:1.5
Codes:
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 3 1 2 4
(c) 3 1 4 2
(d) 4 3 2 1
1296. The approximate proportion of dry cement mortar required for brickwork is: (a) 60%
(b) 45%
(c) 30%
(d) 10%
1297. A gauged mortar is obtained by adding which of the following ingredient(s) to cement?
(a) Sand alone
(b) Sand and Surkhi
(c) Sand and lime
(d) Surkhi alone
1298. Surkhi is added to lime mortar to: (a) Prevent shrinkage
(b) Decrease setting time
(c) Increase bulk
(d) Impart hydraulicity
1299. The maximum bulking of sand is likely to occur at a moisture content of: (a) 5%
(b) 8%
(c) 11%
(d) 14%
1300. Plaster of Paris is obtained by calcining: (a) Bauxite
(b) Gypsum
(c) Kankar
(d) Limestone
1301. In order to improve the workability of harsh cement mortar, which of the following
items is/are added?
1. Water
2. Plaster of Paris
3. Lime
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1
(b) 1 & 2
(c) 3
(d) 1 & 3
1302. Consider the following statements:
1. Hydrophobic cement grains possess low wetting ability.
2. Rapid-hardening cement is useful in concreting under static, or running water.
3. Quick-setting cement helps concrete attain high strength in the initial period.
4. White cement is just a variety of ordinary cement free of colouring oxides.
Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
1303. When sand for construction work is stored at site in stacks of 61cm height, what
allowance due to sinkage and shrinkage should be provided? (a) 5%
(b) 7½%
(c) 10%
(d) 12½%
1304. Which one of the following is the correct range of fineness modulus of medium sand
usable in preparing cement mortar? (a) 1.5 to 2.2
(b) 2.6 to 2.9
(c) 2.9 to 3.2
(d) 3.5 to 6.5
1305. Which of the following ingredients refer to binding materials of mortar?
1. Cement
2. Lime
3. Sand
4. Ashes
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 & 4
(b) 3 & 4
(c) 1 & 2
(d) 2 & 3
1306. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to cement mortar?
1. Workability of cement mortar can be improved by addition of lime.
2. Fly-ash cement is economical in plastering jobs.
1307. The maximum water cement ratio specified for RCC construction in severe exposure
condition as per IS 456:2000: (a) 0.45
(b) 0.5
(c) 0.4
(d) 0.55
1308. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the
lists:
List-I (Pigment used with cement)
A. Chloride
B. Cobalt oxide
C. Iron oxide
D. Manganese oxide
List-II (Colour obtained)
a. Brown or black
b. Red
c. Green
d. Blue
Codes:
(a) A–a, B–b, C–d, D–c
(b) A–b, B–c, C–d, D–a
(c) A–c, B–d, C–a, D–b
(d) A–c, B–d, C–b, D–a
1309. The initial and final setting time of OPC is: (a) 15 minutes and 45 minutes
(b) 20 minutes and 1 hour
(c) 30 minutes and 10 hours
(d) 5 minutes and 30 minutes
1310. Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to fly ash? (a) As part
replacement of cement in the range of 15%-30%, fly ash reduces the strength in the initial
period, but once the Pozzolanic process sets in, higher strength can be obtained.
(b) Fly ash as a part replacement of sand has a beneficial effect on strength even at early age.
(c) Fly ash as a part replacement of sand is economical.
(d) A simultaneous replacement of cement and fine aggregates enables the strength at a
specified age to be equaled depending upon the water content.
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