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Submitted By :Ali Uppal


The moisture content in a well seasoned timber is_______________?

  • (A)  4% to 6%
  • (B)  10% to 12%
  • (C)  15% to 20%
  • (D)  100%
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Assertion A : Shishum is used for decorative woodwork. Reason R : Shishum can be polished to an excellent finish. Select your answer according to the coding system given below ?

  • (A)  Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • (B)  Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • (C)  A is true but R is false
  • (D)  A is false but R is true
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Which of the following represents a metamorphic rock? (1) slate (2) shale (3) quartzite . The correct answer is___________?

  • (A)  only (3)
  • (B)  both (1) and (3)
  • (C)  both (2) and (3)
  • (D)  all (1), (2) and (3)
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In which of the following directions, the strength of timber is maximum ?

  • (A)  parallel to grains
  • (B)  45° to grains
  • (C)  perpendicular to grains
  • (D)  same in all directions
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The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by_____________?

  • (A)  lack of ventilation
  • (B)  alternate wet and dry conditions
  • (C)  complete submergence in water
  • (D)  none of the above
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Which of the following trees yields hard wood ?

  • (A)  deodar
  • (B)  chir
  • (C)  shishum
  • (D)  pine
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In which of the following pairs both trees yield soft wood ?

  • (A)  deodar and shishum
  • (B)  chir and sal
  • (C)  sal and teak
  • (D)  chir and deodar
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Sapwood consists of______________?

  • (A)  innermost annular rings around the pith
  • (B)  portion of timber between heartwood and cambium layer
  • (C)  thin layers below the bark
  • (D)  thin fibre which extends from the pith outwards and holds the annular rings together
Submitted By :Ali Uppal