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This section includes 7 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 is the rare type of fault? |
| A. | Vertical fault |
| B. | Reverse fault |
| C. | Thrust fault |
| D. | Hinge fault |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The movement of blocks in hinge faults is ___________ |
| A. | Translational |
| B. | Rotational |
| C. | Lateral |
| D. | Sliding |
| Answer» C. Lateral | |
| 3. |
What are pivotal faults called as? |
| A. | Reverse faults |
| B. | Radial faults |
| C. | Hinge faults |
| D. | Normal faults |
| Answer» D. Normal faults | |
| 4. |
The type of fault where the faulted blocks have been moved against each other in horizontal direction is ___________ |
| A. | Reverse fault |
| B. | Hinge fault |
| C. | Strike-slip fault |
| D. | Vertical fault |
| Answer» D. Vertical fault | |
| 5. |
Most common term used for strike-slip faults is ___________ |
| A. | Slip fault |
| B. | Transform fault |
| C. | Tranlational fault |
| D. | Hinge fault |
| Answer» C. Tranlational fault | |
| 6. |
In the Himalayan Mountains, many well defined nappe zones have been recognized. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 7. |
The phenomenon not associated with imbricate structures is ___________ |
| A. | Series of thrust blocks occur in close proximity |
| B. | Thrust blocks are piled up one above another |
| C. | All fault surfaces dip in the same direction |
| D. | Thrust blocks aren t piled up one above another |
| Answer» E. | |