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Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 19 (Q.No. 18)
18.
Consider the following statements :
The effect of sea water on hardened concrete is to
1. increase its strength
2. reduce its strength
3. retard setting
4. decrease its durability.
Of these statements :
1 and 3 are correct
2 and 3 are correct
2 and 4 are correct
1 and 4 are correct
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
3 comments Page 1 of 1.

Dolly said:   7 years ago
Yes, option C is the correct answer.
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Umesh H A said:   7 years ago
Absolutely 'C' is the right answer.

Muhammad Ali Khetran said:   6 years ago
Seawater contain calcium chloride, so calcium chloride works as an accelerator.

So the answer must be "C".

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