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Q: The process of stones which includes excavating, wedging, heating and blasting is called:
  • A. dressing
  • B. quarrying
  • C. seasoning
  • D. placing
Correct Answer: Option B - Stones occur in the form of natural rock masses or layers on the surface. the process of extraction of suitable stones from their natural rock beds or layers is commonly called Quarrying of stones. Methods of Quarrying– • Wedge method • Channeling method • Heating method • Blasting method
B. Stones occur in the form of natural rock masses or layers on the surface. the process of extraction of suitable stones from their natural rock beds or layers is commonly called Quarrying of stones. Methods of Quarrying– • Wedge method • Channeling method • Heating method • Blasting method

Explanations:

Stones occur in the form of natural rock masses or layers on the surface. the process of extraction of suitable stones from their natural rock beds or layers is commonly called Quarrying of stones. Methods of Quarrying– • Wedge method • Channeling method • Heating method • Blasting method