Which of the following is defined at the uppermost part of the building which is constructed in the form of a framework to give protection to the building against rain, heat, snow, wind, etc?

Roof

Truss

Chajja

Lintels

Correct Answer : Roof

Explanation : A roof basically consists of structural element provided at the top of building from the support of roof coverings. The structural element maybe trusses, portals, slabs, domes, etc. and the roof covering maybe AC sheets, GI sheets, etc.

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The proportions of charcoal, saltpetre and sulphur in gun powder by weight, are respectively :

75, 10, 15

10, 15, 75

15, 75, 10

10, 75, 15.

Correct Answer : Option (C) : 15, 75, 10

A 1st class brick immersed in water for 24 hours, should not absorb water (by weight) more than ____

10%

15%

20%

25%