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In curing cement plasters, water is spri...

In curing cement plasters, water is sprinkled from time to time. This helps in

A

keeping it cool

B

hydrated sand gravel mixed with cement

C

developing interlocking needle-like crystals of hydrated silicated

D

converting sand into silicic acid

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The correct Answer is:
C
Interlocking needle-like crystals of hydrated silicates are developed by sprinking water from time to time.
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