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Q: The process of production of natural stone is known as ........ Or The process of taking out stones from natural rock is known as :
  • A. Dressing
  • B. Seasoning
  • C. Quarrying
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: Option C - Quarrying of Stones– The only operation involved in the production of natural stone is the quarrying process. The open part of the natural rock from which useful stone is obtained is known as quarry. The quarrying tools are wedge, pin, hammer, dipper or scraping, tamping bar, jumper, crowbar. Dressing of Stone– A quarried stone has rough surface, which are dressed to obtain a definite and regular shape. Dressing of stones is done immediately after quarrying and before seasoning to achieve less weight for transportation. Weathering–The resistance of stone against the wear and tear due to natural agencies should be high.
C. Quarrying of Stones– The only operation involved in the production of natural stone is the quarrying process. The open part of the natural rock from which useful stone is obtained is known as quarry. The quarrying tools are wedge, pin, hammer, dipper or scraping, tamping bar, jumper, crowbar. Dressing of Stone– A quarried stone has rough surface, which are dressed to obtain a definite and regular shape. Dressing of stones is done immediately after quarrying and before seasoning to achieve less weight for transportation. Weathering–The resistance of stone against the wear and tear due to natural agencies should be high.

Explanations:

Quarrying of Stones– The only operation involved in the production of natural stone is the quarrying process. The open part of the natural rock from which useful stone is obtained is known as quarry. The quarrying tools are wedge, pin, hammer, dipper or scraping, tamping bar, jumper, crowbar. Dressing of Stone– A quarried stone has rough surface, which are dressed to obtain a definite and regular shape. Dressing of stones is done immediately after quarrying and before seasoning to achieve less weight for transportation. Weathering–The resistance of stone against the wear and tear due to natural agencies should be high.