Question : The chemical composition of cement is
Option 1: Limestone and Clay
Option 2: Limestone, Clay and Gypsum
Option 3: Limestone and Iron
Option 4: Clay and Gypsum
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Correct Answer: Limestone, Clay and Gypsum
Solution : The correct option is Limestone, Clay and Gypsum.
Cement is made of clay, limestone, and gypsum. Calcium carbonate comes from limestone, while clay has silica, alumina and iron oxide. Gypsum is added to manage the setting time by delaying the hydration process.
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Question : Which one of the following is used in large quantities in Cement Industry ?
Option 1: Gypsum
Option 2: Limestone
Option 3: Coal
Option 4: Clay
Question : Which rock is found in association with rocks composed of calcium carbonates?
Option 1: Limestone
Option 2: Gold
Option 3: Iron
Option 4: Diamond
Question : Metamorphism changes rocks'
Option 1: Structure
Option 2: Texture
Option 3: Both (1) and (2)
Option 4: Actual chemical composition
Question : Pregnant women usually become deficient in
Option 1: Sodium and Calcium
Option 2: Iron and Sodium
Option 3: Calcium and Iron
Option 4: Magnesium and Iron
Question : The core of the Earth is made up of___________.
Option 1: cobalt and nickel
Option 2: iron and cobalt
Option 3: nickel and magnesium
Option 4: nickel and iron
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