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The document contains 16 multiple choice questions related to properties and uses of different types of cement. It asks about the compressive strength requirements of OPC cement, compressive strength of cement mortar cubes, types of cement used for different purposes like gravity dams, freeze-thaw resistance, underwater construction, and volume and storage of cement bags. The questions cover topics like cement grades, testing procedures, properties and suitable applications of various cements like OPC, PPC, rapid hardening, low heat and sulphate resisting cements.

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Cement Questions

The document contains 16 multiple choice questions related to properties and uses of different types of cement. It asks about the compressive strength requirements of OPC cement, compressive strength of cement mortar cubes, types of cement used for different purposes like gravity dams, freeze-thaw resistance, underwater construction, and volume and storage of cement bags. The questions cover topics like cement grades, testing procedures, properties and suitable applications of various cements like OPC, PPC, rapid hardening, low heat and sulphate resisting cements.

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CEMENT QUESTIONS

Q.1). The compressive strength requirements of 53 grade O.P.C. cement as per IS 12269-
1989 @ 3,7 and 28 days in N/mm2 are (MPSC Mains-2012)

(a) 33,43,53 (b) 27,37,53

(c) 33,47,53 (d) 27,45,53

(ANS B)

Q.2). According to ISI specifications, the compressive strength of ordinary Portland cement
after three days should not be less than (Beed ZP 2013) (Nanded ZP 2014)

(a) 7 Mpa (b) 21 Mpa (c) 16 Mpa (d) 15 Mpa

(ANS C)

Q.3). The compressive strength of an ordinary Portland cement (1:3) cement mortar cube
after 7 days test should not be less than (BMC 2015)

(a) 11 N/mm2 (b) 17.5 N/mm2 (c) 22 N/mm2 (d) 27.5 N/mm2

(ANS C)

Q.4). The cement preferred for gravity dam construction is : (Jalgaon ZP 2015)

(a) Rapid Hardening cement

(b) Quick setting cement

(c) Low heat cement

(d) Sulphur resistant cement

(ANS C)

Q.5). Which of the following cement shall be used when more freeze thaw durability
required? ( WRD 2016)

(a) Portland pozzolana cement

(b) Ordinary Portland cement

(c) None of these

(d) Rapid hardening Portland cement

(ANS D)
Q.6). Which of the following cement shall be used for under water concreting? ( WRD
2016)

(a) Low heat Portland cement

(b) None of these

(c) Ordinary Portland cement

(d) Rapid hardening Portland cement

(ANS B)

Q.7). Number of cement bags required to produce 14 Cu.m of compacted concrete with a
concrete mix having cement factor 7 is (WRD 2016)

(a) 21 bags (b) 2 bags (c) 98 bags (d) 7 bags

(ANS C)

Q.8). For testing compressive strength of cement, the size of cube used is (PWD 2016)

(a) 50 mm (b) 70.6 mm (c) 100 mm (d) 150 mm

(ANS B)

Q.9). For testing compressive and tensile strength of cement, the cement mortar is made by
mixing cement and standard sand in the proportions of ( PWD 2016)

(a) 1:2 (b) 1:3 (c) 1:4 (d) 1:6

(ANS B)

Q.10). During, field test, the cement is said to be pure and of good quality when (PWD 2016)

(a) The colour of cement is uniformly greenish grey

(b) a handful of cement, thrown into a bucket of water, floats

(c) Hand is thrusted into a bag of cement , it feels cool

(d) all of the above

(ANS D)

Q.11). Volume of bag of cement is___(PWD 2016)

(a) 35 litre (b) 20 litre (c) 50 litre (d) 40 litre

(ANS A)
Q.12). The number of cement bags stored in godown with heap of____bags (PWD 2016)

(a) 10 (b) 15 (c) 20 (d) 25

(ANS A)

Q.13). As compared to ordinary Portland cement, use of pozzolanic cement (PWD 2016)

(a) reduces workability (b) increases bleeding

(c) increases shrinkage (d) increases strength

(ANS D)

Q.14). Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such
as large dams ( PWD 2016)

(a) Ordinary Portland cement

(b) low heat cement

(c) rapid hardening cement

(d) sulphate resisting cement

(ANS B)

Q.15). As per IS 456:2000, how many types of cement are allowed for intended use? (Nagar
Parishad Mains 2018)

(a) 7 (b) 8 (c) 9 (d) 10

(ANS D)

Q.16). Quick setting cement is used (Asst.Town Planning 2018)

(a) for the construction of structures under water

(b) to obtain very light strength

(c) where resistance to acidic water is required

(d) none of these

(ANS A)

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