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Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 23 (Q.No. 38)
38.
Surkhi is added to lime mortar to
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Rahul said:
3 years ago
Yes, the right answer is D.
Rinchtar said:
5 years ago
Sand is used to prevent shrinkage.
If Surkhi is also having the same property the. There is no purpose of adding surkhi in mortar.
The property which makes is different from sand is it's hydraulicity (affection towards water to make a proper mortar mix).
If Surkhi is also having the same property the. There is no purpose of adding surkhi in mortar.
The property which makes is different from sand is it's hydraulicity (affection towards water to make a proper mortar mix).
A Ali said:
5 years ago
Impart hydraulicity is the answer.
Ashok said:
5 years ago
Agree, D is the correct answer.
Shivam gupta said:
6 years ago
D is correct.
Kavita said:
6 years ago
Answer is (D).
Impart hydraulicity.
Impart hydraulicity.
Rakesh said:
6 years ago
D is the right answer.
Pradeep said:
7 years ago
Yes, The correct answer is D.
Beiched said:
7 years ago
Correct answer is option D.
Because by adding surkhi to lime it sets hardens in damp & moist places or underwater.
Because by adding surkhi to lime it sets hardens in damp & moist places or underwater.
Vivek said:
7 years ago
I think D is right.
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