1000+ Building Materials MCQ Questions and Answers Pdf - 1

Question: 1

Sand stone is

(A) igneous rock

(B) volcanic rock

(C) sedimentary rock

(D) metamorphic rock

Ans: C

sedimentary rock

Question: 2

The standard size of masonry bricks, is

(A) 16 cm x 6 cm x 6 cm

(B) 18 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm

(C) 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm

(D) 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm

Ans: C

19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm

Question: 3

Lime mortar is generally made with

(A) hydraulic lime

(B) quick line

(C) plain lime

(D) fat lime

Ans: A

hydraulic lime

Question: 4

The commonly used raw material in the manufacture of cement, is

(A) Basalt

(B) Limestone

(C) Sandstone

(D) Slate

Ans: B

Limestone

Question: 5

Most commonly used solvent in oil paints, is

(A) turpentine

(B) coaltar

(C) spirit

(D) petroleum

Ans: D

petroleum

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