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Q: Which one of the following is NOT correct for characteristics of lime?
  • A. Lime possesses good plasticity and is easy to work with
  • B. It stiffens easily and is resistant to moisture
  • C. The excellent cementitious properties make it most suitable for masonry work
  • D. The shrinkage on drying is large because of its high water retentively
Correct Answer: Option D - Characteristics of lime– (i) Lime has good plasticity and has high workability. (ii) It has good cementetious properties and is suitable for masonry works. (iii) If stiffens easily and has light resistant to moisture, because of its high water retentively. Shrinkage on drying is small compared to cement.
D. Characteristics of lime– (i) Lime has good plasticity and has high workability. (ii) It has good cementetious properties and is suitable for masonry works. (iii) If stiffens easily and has light resistant to moisture, because of its high water retentively. Shrinkage on drying is small compared to cement.

Explanations:

Characteristics of lime– (i) Lime has good plasticity and has high workability. (ii) It has good cementetious properties and is suitable for masonry works. (iii) If stiffens easily and has light resistant to moisture, because of its high water retentively. Shrinkage on drying is small compared to cement.