Building Material [1]

36) A limestone found in seams of great thickness in noncrystalline texture with earthy appearance, is called

  • (a) granular limestone
  • (b) compact limestone
  • (c) magnesium limestone
  • (d) kankar

37) A limestone containing about 30% of alumina and silica is called

  • (a) granular limestone
  • (b) compact limestone
  • (c) magnesium limestone
  • (d) kankar

38) The compressive strength of sandstone is

  • (a) 40 MN/m2
  • (b) 55 MN/m2
  • (c) 65 MN/m2
  • (d) 80 MN/m2

39) The specific gravity of sandstone is

  • (a) 1.1 to 1.8
  • (b) 1.8 to 2.65
  • (c) 2.65 to 2.95
  • (d) 2.95 to 3.4

40) The silicious sandstone which has been subjected to metamorphic action, is called

  • (a) moorum
  • (b) laterite
  • (c) quartzite
  • (d) dolomite

Scroll to Top