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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Q. What is the stage when the bankfull stage is crossed?

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Q. The distance water travels in a unit time is __________

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Q. What is the term defining the capacity of a river to transport the material?

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Q. The term which is a function of cross-sectional area of the channel and flow velocity is __________

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Q. The mechanical loosening and removal of the material from the rocks due to pressure exerted by the running water is called __________

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Q. Which among the following is not true about cavitation?

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Q. There is a spontaneous change from liquid to vapour state and back to liquid state at the point of fall of waterfall.

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Q. What is the principal method of stream erosion and involves wearing away of the bedrocks?

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