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In cement mortar and lime mortar __________ is used as fine aggregate.(a) Lime(b) Cement(c) Slaked lime(d) SandThe question was asked during an online exam.Enquiry is from Load Bearing Walls in division Load Bearing Walls of Construction & Building Materials

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Correct choice is (d) SAND

For explanation: Mortar is broadly CLASSIFIED into THREE types – cement mortar, lime mortar, and cement-lime mortar. In cement mortar, cement acts as the binding material and sand is used as fine aggregate. Sand is used as the fine aggregate in lime mortar as WELL where lime acts as the binding material.



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