The expansion in Portland cement can be tested by:

Fineness test

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Soundness test

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Setting time test

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Normal consistency test

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Solution

The correct option is B Soundness test
Ans. (b) : Soundness test : The Purpose of soundness test is to detect the change in volume of cement after setting due to free lime or magnesia.

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