Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Efflorescence of bricks is due to
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Choose the correct answer
A
soluble salts present in the clay used for making bricks
B
high porosity of bricks
C
high silt content in the soil used
D
excessive burning of bricks
Correct Answer
A. soluble salts present in the clay used for making bricks
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Efflorescence is the white deposit left when soluble salts in the brick migrate to the surface and crystallise.
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This MCQ belongs to WBPSC JE (Civil) Previous Years Questions Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.