Q. Which type of compressive strength is taken as the most important index property of stones?

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Q. What is the maximum force expressed per unit area, which a stone can withstand without rupturing?

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Q. What is not true about unconfined test?

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Q. Which rock possesses very high compressive strength?

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Q. What is the capacity of a stone to withstand bending loads called?

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Q. Ratio between the total volume of the rock pore spaces and the total volume of the rock sample is called __________

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Q. Pick the stone which is objectionable for use in moist conditions.

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Q. The density of the rock with natural moisture content is __________

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Q. A road stone should possess sufficient affinity for binding.

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Q. Granites have poor fire resistance.

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Q. Ease with which stone can be extracted and dressed is called __________

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Q. Which of the following is not true about granite?

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Q. Limestone can be used as facing stones at situations where __________

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Q. The resistance offered by a stone against rubbing action is called __________

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Q. Which of the following is not a desirable of a road stone?

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Q. The property which defines the resistance of stone to rubbing and grinding action under the wheel of the traffic is called __________

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Q. Marble does not take polish.

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Q. Common bitumen is generally of which nature?

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Q. The basic igneous rock which is dark coloured and has been extensively used as road materials is __________

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Q. The test which is conducted by an indirect method usually is __________

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