Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of a railway bridge ?
A. granite
B. sand stone
C. lime stone
D. quartzite
Month: January 2019
Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica______________?
Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica______________?
A. basalt and marble are the only metamorphic rocks
B. there is no sedimentary rock
C. granite is the only igneous rock
D. quartz and mica are minerals
The preparation of surface of stone to obtain plain edges or to obtain stones of required size and shape is known as______________?
The preparation of surface of stone to obtain plain edges or to obtain stones of required size and shape is known as______________?
A. quarrying of stones
B. blasting of stones
C. seasoning of stones
D. dressing of stones
Granite is not suitable for ordinary building purpose because_______________?
Granite is not suitable for ordinary building purpose because_______________?
A. it can not be polished
B. it is not a fire proof material
C. it is costly
D. it has less crushing strength
The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbors is________________?
The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbors is________________?
A. hardness test
B. work ability test
C. weight test
D. toughness test
Which of the following metamorphic rocks has the most weather resisting characteristics ?
Which of the following metamorphic rocks has the most weather resisting characteristics ?
A. marble
B. quartzite
C. slate
D. lime stone
The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be____________?
The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be____________?
A. hard
B. tough
C. heavy
D. light
Quartitze is a_____________?
Quartitze is a_____________?
A. silicious rock
B. argillaceous rock
C. calcareous rock
D. aqueous rock
Which of the following sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action ?
Which of the following sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action ?
A. sand stone
B. lime stone
C. shale
D. gypsum
When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan?
When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan?A. 24 December 1974
B. 24 December 1977
C. 24 December 1979
D. 24 December 1981
B. 24 December 1977
C. 24 December 1979
D. 24 December 1981