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Match the following lists of 'Defects of Bricks' and their 'Causes': Defects of Bricks Causes    

List-I

List- II

A.

Bloating

1

presence of excess carbonaceous matter and sulphur in brick-clay

B.

Efflorescence

2

presence of alkalies

C.

Chuffs

3

imprisoned air during moulding

D.

Blisters

4

falling of rain water on hot bricks

A.
P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3
B.
P-1, Q-4, R-2, S-3
C.
P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2
D.
P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3
Answer ( Option C)

P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2

Solution

• Marble : Ornamental work, flooring, etc.

  Marble can take a good polish and has an attractive appearance; hence, it is widely used for ornamental

  works and flooring.

• Slate : Damp-proofing, flooring, roofing, etc.

  Slate has low water absorption and can be split into thin sheets, making it suitable for roofing, flooring

  and damp-proofing. 

• Limestone : Raw material for cement

  Limestone is the principal calcareous raw material used in cement manufacture.

• Compact sandstone : Fire-resistant masonry

  Compact sandstone has comparatively good fire resistance and is used for fire-resistant masonry.

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