Consider the following statements about the Fly Ash:
It is a by product created by burning pulverized coal in an electric power plant
It is used in concrete to increase the life cycle expectancy and its durability
Bricks made from residual fly ash are cheaper and of equivalent strength to that of conventional mud bricks
Which of the above is / are correct statements?

Question

All given statements are correct
Uses of Fly Ash

Fly Ash was once discarded as a waste but today, it is increasingly emerging as a major input material in several industries including cement, agriculture, construction, Paints etc.
Fly Ash is added as a mixture to cement for building construction, laying of roads and landfills.
The bricks and blocks made of fly-ash are stronger and cheaper than conventional bricks
Fly ash can help transform barren wasteland into lush green forests
Pigments extracted from Fly Ash can be very useful in manufacturing of paints

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1, 2 & 3 All given statements are correct
Uses of Fly Ash

Fly Ash was once discarded as a waste but today, it is increasingly emerging as a major input material in several industries including cement, agriculture, construction, Paints etc.
Fly Ash is added as a mixture to cement for building construction, laying of roads and landfills.
The bricks and blocks made of fly-ash are stronger and cheaper than conventional bricks
Fly ash can help transform barren wasteland into lush green forests
Pigments extracted from Fly Ash can be very useful in manufacturing of paints

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