Q133 / 270 · NDA 2016 (Phase 2) · General Ability

The setting time of cement is lowered by adding

A
oxides of aluminium
Correct answer
B
gypsum
C
oxides of magnesium
D
silica

Solution

The correct answer is option (B)

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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