Solved question paper for CM May-2010 (DIPLOMA 3rd)
Solved Question Paper
Construction materials May-2010
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 3rd • May-2010
Construction Materials for Punjab State Board of Technical Education Diploma in Engineering helps Civil Engineering 3rd semester students find subject-wise previous year question papers and old papers for exam practice. These papers support revision by showing repeated questions, common theory areas, and the usual exam pattern for this subject. BRpaper is not the official website of the Punjab State Board of Technical Education or any board, and it only helps students access preparation material in one place. Use these papers to understand how Construction Materials is asked in exams and to revise important topics with more confidence.
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Asbestos is composed of silicate of calcium and _____.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2017
SECTION A
Q1. Fill in the blanks.
a. Asbestos in composed of silicate of calcium and……………..
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May 2010 Asbestos is composed of silicate of calcium and _____.
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Ferrous materials are those which contain _____ in large quantities.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Ferrous materials are those which contain _____ in large quantities.
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May 2008 Ferrous metals are those which contain ________ in large quantity.
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The thinner used for oil paint is _____.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2018
Thinner used for oil paints is (turpentine/water).
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May 2017
The thinner used for oil paint is …………
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May 2017
Thinner used for the oil paint is…………….(turpentine/water)
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Dec 2017
The thinner used for oil paint is turpentine oil.
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May 2016 Turpentine is a thinner in an oil paint.
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Dec 2016 The thinner used for oil paint is --------
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May 2015 The thinner used for oil paint is turpentine oil.
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Dec 2015 The thinner used for oil paints is ___________
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May 2010 The thinner used for oil paint is _____.
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May 2008 The thinner used for oil paints is ________.
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May 2008 Turpentine oil is used as thinner for paints.
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Dec 2008 Thinner used for oil paints is
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Dec 2006 Turpentine oil is a thinner in an oil paint.
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The vehicle used in distemper is _____.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2017
The vehicle used in distemper is ………………
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May 2016 The vehicle used in distemper is ----------------
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May 2010 The vehicle used in distemper is _____.
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Plywood is _____ than an ordinary wood of same thickness.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Plywood is _____ than an ordinary wood of same thickness.
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Dec 2007 Ply wood is than an ordinary wood of same thickness.
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Dec 2007 Plywood is __________ than an ordinary wood of same thickness.
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Dec 2007 Plywood is ______ than an ordinary wood of same thickness.
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The defect caused due to the growth of sap wood over a wound left by a falling branch is called _____.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2015 The defect caused due the growth of sapwood over a wound left by falling branch is called ________
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May 2010 The defect caused due to the growth of sap wood over a wound left by a falling branch is called _____.
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Dec 2007 The defect caused due to the growth of gap wood over a wound left by a falling branch is called ss
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Gypsum is added to control the _____ of cement.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2019 Gypsum is added to control _____ of cement.
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Dec 2019 Gypsum is added to control ____ of cement.
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Dec 2017
Gypsum is added to cement to control………………….of cement.
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Dec 2016 Gypsum is added to control the ------- of cement.
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May 2010 Gypsum is added to control the _____ of cement.
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Dec 2006 Gypsum is added to control the ______ of cement.
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For performing compressive strength test, the size of cube mould used should be _____.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2015 For performing compressive strength test of cement, the size of cube mould used should be __________
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May 2010 For performing compressive strength test, the size of cube mould used should be _____.
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Slaking is the process of breaking the lumps of lime into powder form by adding _____.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2015 Slaking is the process of breaking the lumps of lime into powder form by adding __________
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May 2010 Slaking is the process of breaking the lumps of lime into powder form by adding _____.
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May 2009 Staking is the process of breaking lumps of lime into powder form by adding _____.
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Dec 2007 Slaking is the process of breaking the lumps of lime into powder form by adding - .
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Over burnt bricks are also known as _____.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Over burnt bricks are also known as _____.
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For large quantity of bricks, their burning should be done in:MCQ 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 For large quantity of bricks, their burning should be done in kiln / clamp.
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Granite is derived from:MCQ 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2019 Granite is derived from argillaceous rocks.
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May 2010 Granite is derived from igneous / metamorphic / sedimentary rocks.
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Dec 2007 Granite is derived from
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Mango is a:MCQ 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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The plies in plywood are so placed that the grain of each ply is at right angle / parallel to the grain in the adjacent plies.MCQ 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 The piles in plywood are so placed that the grain of each ply is at right angle / parallel to the grain in the adjacent plies.
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Higher percentage of carbon increases / decreases the strength of steel.MCQ 1 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2017
Higher percentage of carbon ………..the strength of steel. (increases/decreases)
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May 2010 Higher percentage of carbon increases / decreases the strength of steel.
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Dec 2007 Higher percentage of carbon increases / decreases the strength of the steel.
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Dec 2007 Higher percentage of carbon increases the strength of steel.
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Dec 2007 Higher percentage of carbon increases the strength of steel.
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Write down the properties and uses of marble.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Write down the properties and uses of marble.
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May 2008 Give the properties and uses of marble.
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What is clamp? How it works?Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 What is clamp? How it works?
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Write a note on drying of bricks.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2019 Write short note on drying of bricks.
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May 2010 Write a note on drying of bricks.
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What are the different types of lime?Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2020 Compare fat lime with hydraulic lime?
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May 2020 Distinguish between Quick lime & Slaked lime.
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May 2020 Distinguish between Feeble hydraulic lime & Eminently hydraulic lime.
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May 2019 Differentiate between fat lime and hydraulic lime.
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May 2017
What are the different types of lime? Differentiate between fat lime and hydraulic lime.
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Dec 2016 Distinguish between fat lime and hydraulic lime.
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May 2015 Compare fat lime with hydraulic lime?
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May 2010 What are the different types of lime?
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May 2010 Differentiate between fat lime and hydraulic lime.
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May 2010 Differentiate between fat lime and hydraulic lime.
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Differentiate between fat lime and hydraulic lime.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2020 Compare fat lime with hydraulic lime?
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May 2020 Distinguish between Quick lime & Slaked lime.
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May 2020 Distinguish between Feeble hydraulic lime & Eminently hydraulic lime.
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May 2019 Differentiate between fat lime and hydraulic lime.
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May 2017
What are the different types of lime? Differentiate between fat lime and hydraulic lime.
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Dec 2016 Distinguish between fat lime and hydraulic lime.
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May 2015 Compare fat lime with hydraulic lime?
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May 2010 What are the different types of lime?
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May 2010 Differentiate between fat lime and hydraulic lime.
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May 2010 What are the different types of lime?
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How is the lime slaked? What is the importance of slaking of lime?Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2017
How the lime slaked? What is the importance of slaking of lime?
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Dec 2015 Explain the slaking process of Fat Lime as well as Hydraulic Lime.
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May 2010 How is the lime slaked? What is the importance of slaking of lime?
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May 2009 What is slaking of lime?
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Dec 2007 What are the objects of slaking of lime.
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May 2006 Explain various methods of slaking lime.
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What are the properties of cement? Explain briefly.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 What is the chemical composition of Portland cement?
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May 2022 What is the various type of cement? Give the properties and uses.
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May 2019 What are different types of cements?
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May 2019 Describe the various types of cement.
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May 2017
What are the properties of cement? Explain.
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Dec 2017
What is the main constituent of Portland cement? Explain the function of each.
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May 2016 What are the various types of cements? Give their properties and use.
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Dec 2015 What raw materials are necessary for the manufacture of cement?
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May 2010 What are the properties of cement? Explain briefly.
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May 2009 What are ingredients of Portland cement?
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Dec 2006 What are the main constituents of Portland cement? Explain the function of each.
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What is the difference between rapid hardening cement and slow setting cement?Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 What is the difference between rapid hardening cement and slow setting cement?
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Dec 2007 In what respects does pozzolana cement differ from rapid hardening cement? Discuss in detail.
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Dec 2007 What do you mean by pozzolana cement? In what respects does it differ from rapid hardening cement? Discuss in detail.
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What are different methods of artificial seasoning?Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2019 What is seasoning?
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May 2010 What are different methods of artificial seasoning?
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What do you mean by dry rot and wet rot? Explain their causes.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 What do you mean by dry rot and wet rot? Explain their causes.
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May 2006 What is dry rot and where does it occur?
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Differentiate between varnish and distemper.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Differentiate between varnish and distemper.
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What are the characteristics of a good varnish?Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2019 Write the characteristics of a good varnish.
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May 2010 What are the characteristics of a good varnish.
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May 2008 Give characteristics of good varnish.
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Give the uses of mild steel.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 Give the properties of Mild Steel.
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Dec 2017
Give the uses of mild steel
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May 2010 Give the uses of mild steel.
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May 2006 Give the composition of mild steel.
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Dec 2006 Give the properties and uses of mild steel.
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Explain the classification of rocks in detail.Long Answer 10 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 What are the different types of rocks?
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May 2022 Define rocks. Explain the classification of rocks.
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May 2022 Explain igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks.
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May 2022 Classification of various types of rocks.
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Dec 2019 Explain chemical classification of Rocks.
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Dec 2019 Explain the classification of rocks.
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Dec 2015 Discuss the geological classification of rocks.
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May 2010 Explain the classification of rocks in detail.
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May 2009 Differentiate between stratified and non-stratified rocks.
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May 2008 Explain the geological classification of rocks giving one example of each.
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May 2008 Describe briefly geological classification of rocks.
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With the help of diagram explain the Bull’s trench kiln.Long Answer 10 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 Explain with neat sketch of Bull’s trench kiln for burning of bricks.
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May 2017
With the help of diagram explain bull’s trench kiln
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May 2015 Explain the working of Bull’s trench kiln for the burning of bricks with the help of a neat sketch?
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May 2010 With the help of diagram explain the Bull’s trench kiln.
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May 2009 Draw a neat sketch of Bull\'s Trench kiln and give brief outline of burning bricks in this kiln.
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Dec 2007 Make a neat sketch of Bull\'s trench kiln showing section elevation and plan and explain its working.
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Dec 2006 Explain with a neat sketch the working of a bull\'s trench kiln for manufacturing bricks.
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Explain the various wood based products. What are the manufacturing process of hard board and fibre board? Also explain their uses.Long Answer 10 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 What are the manufacturing process of hard board and fibre board?
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May 2008 What are fibre boards and batten boards?
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May 2006 Describe laminated Board, Block Boards and fibreboards.
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Explain the requirements of an ideal or good paint?Long Answer 5 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Give the characteristics of a good paint?
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May 2010 Explain the requirements of an ideal or good paint.
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Dec 2006 What are the characteristics of a good paint?
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Give the properties of cast iron.Short Answer 5 Marks May-2010 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2019 Give the properties of wrought iron.
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Dec 2015 Describe the composition, properties and uses of Cast Iron.
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May 2010 Give the properties of cast iron.
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May 2008 Describe briefly the properties and uses of cast iron.
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01 What can I find on this Construction Materials subject page?
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02 How do these question papers help in exam preparation?
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03 Are these official papers from Punjab State Board of Technical Education?
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04 Can I use these papers for quick revision before exams?
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