Which of the following sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action ?
A. sand stone
B. lime stone
C. shale
D. gypsum
Building Materials and Construction
Sandstone is a ________________?
Sandstone is a ________________?
i. sedimentary rock
ii. aqueous rock
iii. silicious rock
The correct answer is:
A. only (i)
B. both (i) and (ii)
C. both (i) and (iii)
D. all (i), (ii) and (iii)
A good building stone should not absorb water more than_____________?
A good building stone should not absorb water more than_____________?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Jumper is a tool used for_______________?
Jumper is a tool used for_______________?
A. testing of stones
B. quarrying of stones
C. dressing of stones
D. none of the above
The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is_____________?
The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is_____________?
A. quartz
B. feldspar
C. mica
D. none of the above
Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics ?
Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics ?
A. marble
B. lime stone
C. compact sand stone
D. granite
Slate is formed by metamorphic action on______________?
Slate is formed by metamorphic action on______________?
A. shale
B. lime stone
C. sand stone
D. granite
Which of the following is a rock ?
Which of the following is a rock ?
A. quartz
B. mica
C. gypsum
D. none of the above
Gypsum is a_________________?
Gypsum is a_________________?
A. mechanically formed sedimentary rock
B. igneous rock
C. chemically precipitated sedimentary rock
D. metamorphic rock
Which of the following is a mineral ?
Which of the following is a mineral ?
A. basalt
B. granite
C. quartz
D. syenite