Q76 · UPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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Steel slag can be the material for which of the following?1.Construction of base road2.Improvement of agricultural soil3.Production of cementSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2 only

    1 and 2 only. Cement use is also true.

  2. B

    2 and 3 only

    2 and 3 only. Road base is also true.

  3. C

    1 and 3 only

    1 and 3 only. Soil amendment is also true.

  4. D

    1, 2 and 3

    All three. Steel slag in road base, as a soil conditioner, and in cement/clinker.

Summary. Official key is (d) 1, 2 and 3. Steel slag is reused as road aggregate, as a soil improver (lime-like), and in cement manufacture.

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