GATE CE 2015 Set 2 — Question 62

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Question

Match the information related to tests on aggregates given in Group-I with that in Group-II. Group-I Group-II P. Resistance to impact 1. Hardness Q. Resistance to wear 2. Strength R. Resistance to weathering action 3. Toughness S. Resistance to crushing 4. Soundness

Group-I	Group-II
P. Resistance to impact	1. Hardness
Q. Resistance to wear	2. Strength
R. Resistance to weathering action	3. Toughness
S. Resistance to crushing	4. Soundness

Correct answer (B) P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2 Solution The properties of aggregates and their corresponding tests are: Resistance to impact is measured by the Aggregate Impact Test, which determines Toughness (P-3). Resistance to wear (abrasion) is measured by the Los Angeles Abrasion Test, which determines Hardness (Q-1). Resistance to weathering action is measured by the Soundness Test, which determines Soundness (R-4). Resistance to crushing is measured by the Aggregate Crushing Test, which determines Strength (S-2). Therefore, the correct match is P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2, which corresponds to option (B). Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2 Solution The properties of aggregates and their corresponding tests are: Resistance to impact is measured by the Aggregate Impact Test, which determines Toughness (P-3). Resistance to wear (abrasion) is measured by the Los Angeles Abrasion Test, which determines Hardness (Q-1). Resistance to weathering action is measured by the Soundness Test, which determines Soundness (R-4). Resistance to crushing is measured by the Aggregate Crushing Test, which determines Strength (S-2). Therefore, the correct match is P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2, which corresponds to option (B).

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