Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Geology.

This section includes 18 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.

Which fold is depicted by the figure below?

A. Drag fold
B. Homocline
C. Monocline
D. Dome
Answer» D. Dome
2.

Drag folds are folds within folds.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

The folds which develop within body of weaker rocks are ___________

A. Viscous folds
B. Internal folds
C. Drag folds
D. Monocline
Answer» D. Monocline
4.

All synclines and anticlines can be considered to be homoclines.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
5.

The fold which actually is just strata dipping in some direction?

A. Dome
B. Homocline
C. Monocline
D. Basin
Answer» C. Monocline
6.

A group of strata centrally centrally uplifted is ___________

A. Dome
B. Basin
C. Valley
D. Cleavage
Answer» B. Basin
7.

The fold associated with magmatic activity is ___________

A. Anticlinorium
B. Synclinorium
C. Diapiric fold
D. Box fold
Answer» D. Box fold
8.

THE_FOLDS_WHICH_DEVELOP_WITHIN_BODY_OF_WEAKER_ROCKS_ARE?$

A. Viscous folds
B. Internal folds
C. Drag folds
D. Monocline
Answer» D. Monocline
9.

Drag_folds_are_folds_within_folds._State_true_or_false.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

What would the two cross sections drawn at mutually right angle directions in a basin show?

A. Anticlinal characters
B. Synclinal characters
C. Both characters
D. Drag fold
Answer» C. Both characters
11.

All synclines and anticlines can be considered to be homoclines. State true or false?

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
12.

The fold which actually is just strata dipping in some direction

A. Dome
B. Homocline
C. Monocline
D. Basin
Answer» C. Monocline
13.

Which is the fold depicting localized warping?

A. Homocline
B. Drag fold
C. Dome
D. Monocline
Answer» E.
14.

Which among the following is considered as compound anticline?

A. Dome
B. Valley
C. Basin
D. Depression
Answer» B. Valley
15.

Pick the incorrect statement about basins.

A. Basins are the reverse of the domes
B. They are group of strata that are centrally depressed
C. Group of strata that are centrally uplifted
D. Involved layers dip towards a common central point from all sides
Answer» D. Involved layers dip towards a common central point from all sides
16.

A group of strata centrally centrally uplifted is

A. Dome
B. Basin
C. Valley
D. Cleavage
Answer» B. Basin
17.

The fold associated with magmatic activity is

A. Anticlinorium
B. Synclinorium
C. Diapiric fold
D. Box fold
Answer» D. Box fold
18.

What is Orogeny?

A. Flat land building activity
B. River forming activity
C. Rock breaking activity
D. Mountain building activity
Answer» E.