Cement containing (i) ______ amount of lime (ii) ______ during setting, while cement containing (iii) ______ amount of lime is (iv) ______ in strength.
A
(i) less, (ii) cracks, (iii) excess, (iv) weak
B
(i) excess, (ii) cracks, (iii) less, (iv) weak
C
(i) less, (ii) weaks, (iii) excess, (iv) cracking
D
(i) excess, (ii) weaks, (iii) less, (iv) cracking
Correct Option:
B
Explanation
Excess lime in cement can expand after setting and lead to unsoundness and cracking. Conversely, insufficient lime lowers the strength of cement. The option correctly combines these two opposite effects.
