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101) The hydraulic lime which resembles very much with Portland cement in its chemical composition is called

  • (a) feebly hydraulic lime
  • (b) moderately hydraulic lime
  • (c) eminently hydraulic lime
  • (d) none of the above

102) Poor or lean lime

  • (a) slakes rapidly with considerable evolution of heat
  • (b) takes very long time to develop adequate strength
  • (c) has high plasticity
  • (d) none of the above

103) Rich or fat lime

  • (a) slakes rapidly with considerable evolution of heat
  • (b) takes very long time to develop adequate strength
  • (c) has high plasticity
  • (d) all of the above

104) The commonly used lime for works under water or in damp situations is

  • (a) fat lime
  • (b) lean lime
  • (c) feebly hydraulic lime
  • (d) eminently hydraulic lime

105) The slaking of moderately hydraulic lime is scarcely noticeable.

  • (a) Yes
  • (b) No

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