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Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 1 (Q.No. 15)
15.
Consider the following statements :
A : In masonry, bricks are joined together by cement mortar.
B : Cement mortar adheres more effectively to brick surface than any other material.
both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Rohan said:   9 years ago
The answer would be C as mortar is used more because of its hardening effect and A is true because it is obviously talking about brick masonry.

Vansh said:   9 years ago
The correct answer is A.

Snehal said:   9 years ago
Yeah, the correct answer is A masonry can be brick masonry.

Chhaya said:   8 years ago
Yeah, the correct answer is A. I agree.

Rajkumar said:   8 years ago
Motar used in masonry is either cement motar or lime motar etc. Only cement motar especially is not determined.
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Mahi said:   8 years ago
A is correct.

Kamlesh sonawane said:   8 years ago
Yes, A is correct.

Mahesh said:   8 years ago
Yes, I too think A is correct.

Tinka Sharma said:   7 years ago
Bricks never joined by mortar. Mortar simply remain them in position. So A is wrong.
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Gagan said:   6 years ago
Option D is correct because bricks are joined by either Cement mortar & red soil, not only in CM.
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