Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Geology.

This section includes 6 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.

The shallow earthquakes occur very rare.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

The number of classes of earthquakes based on magnitude of Ritcher scale are __________

A. 2
B. 5
C. 4
D. 6
Answer» C. 4
3.

Earthquakes originating due to volcanic eruptions or landslides are called __________

A. Tectonic earthquakes
B. Shallow earthquakes
C. Class-A earthquakes
D. Non-tectonic earthquakes
Answer» E.
4.

How many types of earthquakes are classified based on the cause of origin?

A. 1
B. 3
C. 4
D. 2
Answer» E.
5.

The type of earthquake very rare in occurrence is __________

A. Shallow earthquake
B. Intermediate earthquake
C. Deep seated earthquake
D. Tertiary earthquake
Answer» D. Tertiary earthquake
6.

60 300 km focus distance is seen in which type of earthquake?

A. Shallow earthquake
B. Intermediate earthquake
C. Deep seated earthquake
D. Tertiary earthquake
Answer» C. Deep seated earthquake