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GATE CE 2025 Set 2
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Consider the following statements $(P)$ and $(Q)$ :

$(P):$ Fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag can be used as mineral admixtures in concrete.

(Q): As per IS 456:2000, the minimum moist curing period becomes higher when a mineral admixture is added to concrete.

Identify the CORRECT option from choices given below.

A
Both $(P)$ and $(Q)$ are TRUE.
B
$(P)$ is TRUE and $(Q)$ is FALSE.
C
$(P)$ is FALSE and $(Q)$ is TRUE.
D
Both $(P)$ and $(Q)$ are FALSE.
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GATE CE 2025 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Identify the FALSE statement from the following options:
A
The compressive strength of a concrete test specimen can vary depending on its shape and size
B
Air-dried and saturated test specimens show the same compressive strength for concrete
C
Curing conditions, such as temperature and relative humidity, can influence the compressive strength of concrete
D
Compressive strength depends on the water-to-binder ratio used in the concrete mixture
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GATE CE 2025 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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In the context of testing bitumen, which one of the following statements is FALSE:
A
The depth of penetration of needle in the standard penetration test is measured in the units of one-tenth of millimeter
B
Softening point is measured using a ring and ball apparatus
C
Softening point is measured in the units of time
D
Ductility is measured in the units of length
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GATE CE 2025 Set 1
Numerical
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If the weights retained on the $2.36 \mathrm{~mm}, 1.18 \mathrm{~mm}, 600 \mu \mathrm{~m}$, and $300 \mu \mathrm{~m}$ sieves are $30 \%$, $35 \%, 15 \%$, and $20 \%$, respectively, of the total weight of an aggregate sample, then the fineness modulus of the sample is ___________ (rounded off to 2 decimal places).

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