1 . The properties of the materials is influenced by
a ) internal structure
b ) external structure
c ) constituents
d ) all of the above
2 . The effect of chemicals on any building materials is studied under the
a ) chemical properties
b ) physical properties
c ) thermal properties
d ) all of the above
3 . The effect of temperature on any building materials is studied under the
a ) chemical properties
b ) physical properties
c ) thermal properties
d ) all of the above
4 . The colour of statutory marble used for the sculptor’s work is
a ) red
b ) blue
c ) white
d ) green
5 . Sand stone is a
a ) sedimentary rock
b ) igneous rock
c ) silicious rock
d ) both ( a ) and ( b ) of above
6 . Sandstone contains mostly
a ) quartz and lime
b ) quartz , lime and silica
c ) silica , aluminium and lime
d ) igneous
7 . Lime stone is a
a ) igneous rock
b ) sedimentary rock
c ) metamorphic rock
d ) granite rock
8 . Slate stone is a
a ) igneous rock
b ) sedimentary rock
c ) metamorphic rock
d ) granular rock
9 . Marble is a
a ) igneous rock
b ) sedimentary rock
c ) metamorphic rock
d ) granular rock
10. Marble contains only
a ) lime
b ) silica
c ) lime and silica
d ) none of the above
11. Marble is
a ) stratified
b ) foliated
c ) cleavage
d ) none of the above
12. The stone used for roof covering is
a ) granite
b) basalt
c ) slate
d ) line stone
13. The main component of igneous rock is
a ) silica
b ) sand silt etc
c ) lime
d ) none of the above
14. Sandstone is
a ) igneous rock
c ) metamorphic rock
b ) sedimentary rock
d ) none of the above
15. Tripoli is a types of
a ) igneous rock
b ) sedimentary rock
c ) metamorphic rock
d ) none of the above
16. Pumice is a types of
a ) igneous rock
b ) sedimentary rock
c ) metamorphic rock
d ) none of the above
17. Types of rock used for light weight concrete is
a ) conglomerate
b ) pumice
c ) shale
d ) slate
18. Stone used for pier of bridge abutment , foundation & road work
a ) granite
b ) marble
c ) slate
d ) all of the above
19. Granites are the type of
a ) silicious rock
b ) argillaceous rock
c ) calcareous rock
d ) none of the above
20. Which of the following is a mineral ?
a ) quartzite
b ) laterite
c ) calcareous rock
d ) calcite
21. Slate is formed from the metamorphic action on
a ) shale
b ) lime stone
c ) sand stone
d ) granite .
22. Gravel is a type of
a ) igneous rock
b ) sedimentary rock
c ) metamorphic rock
d ) none of the above
23. Basalt is a
a ) extrusive igneous rock
b ) intrusive igneous rock
c ) sedimentary rock
d ) metamorphic rock
24. Which of the following is a rock ?
a ) gypsum
b ) augite
c ) calcite
d ) mica
25. Conglomerate is a
a ) igneous rock
b ) sedimentary rock
c ) metamorphic rock
d ) all of the above
