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Which type of lime is used in mortar for plastering works?

Solution

Concept

Lime for plastering

Step-by-step solution

1. Fat lime, pure and slaked with much water, makes workable paste for plastering.

Explanation

Fat lime is white, sets slowly and is used for plastering and whitewashing.

Why the other options are wrong

Hydraulic lime is for water-exposed work and quicklime must be slaked first.

Shortcut

Plaster = fat lime.

Correct answer: C) Fat lime

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