Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Geology.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Geology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Solvent action can been seen in rocks which are made of _______ minerals.

A. Active
B. Inactive
C. Soluble
D. Insoluble
Answer» D. Insoluble
Discussion
2.

In the recent times what other aspect of the slope is considered for its stability?

A. The type of rocks in the slope
B. The type of land mass below the slope
C. Height of the slope
D. Length of the slope
Answer» D. Length of the slope
Discussion
3.

The angle of slope up to which the materials are stable in a slope is called __________

A. Shear angle
B. Angle of failure
C. Critical angle
D. Sub-angle
Answer» D. Sub-angle
Discussion
4.

When the forces tending to induce failure dominate over those tending to resist failure, the mass becomes stable.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
5.

The force which tends to induce failure is __________

A. Shearing resistance
B. Force due to gravity
C. Force due to compression
D. Force due to loading
Answer» C. Force due to compression
Discussion
6.

The force which helps to retain the position of mass in space is __________

A. Compressive resistance
B. Tensile resistance
C. Shearing resistance
D. Bending resistance
Answer» D. Bending resistance
Discussion
7.

Nature of slope includes __________

A. Type of material and angle of mass
B. Mass of material and type of material
C. Type of material and shape of mass
D. Mass of material and angle of mass
Answer» B. Mass of material and type of material
Discussion
8.

The causes which tend to reduce the shearing strength of the soil are __________

A. Internal factors
B. External factors
C. Extensive factors
D. Weather factors
Answer» B. External factors
Discussion
9.

The factors that cause the failure are generally grouped into how many?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
Discussion