Explore topic-wise MCQs in Construction & Building Materials.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Construction & Building Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

__________ is a metamorphic rock with specific gravity about 2.89 and compressive strength varies from 75 to 207 Newton per mm square.

A. Quartzite
B. Murum
C. Marble
D. Slate
Answer» E.
2.

_______ is a sedimentary rock with specific gravity varies from 2.65 to 2.95 and compressive strength is 64 Newton per mm square.

A. Limestone
B. Sandstone
C. Laterite
D. Kankar
Answer» C. Laterite
3.

________ is a metamorphic rock which is hard, brother, crystalline and compact in nature.

A. Quartzite
B. Sandstone
C. Slate
D. Kankar
Answer» B. Sandstone
4.

________ is a decomposed laterite which is deep brown or red in colour.

A. Quartzite
B. Murum
C. Slate
D. Sandstone
Answer» C. Slate
5.

_________ is a metamorphic rock with specific gravity about 2.65 and compressive strength is 71 Newton per mm square.

A. Marble
B. Quartz
C. Laterite
D. Slate
Answer» B. Quartz
6.

_______ is a pure white limestone and which is soft and easy to form powder.

A. Chalk
B. Sandstone
C. Murum
D. Slate
Answer» B. Sandstone
7.

________ is a metamorphic rock which is used in street paving, rough stone masonry work, etc.

A. Granite
B. Gneiss
C. Marble
D. Sandstone
Answer» C. Marble
8.

_________ is an igneous rock used for rubble masonry, road metal, foundation work, etc.

A. Basalt
B. Granite
C. Laterite
D. Kankar
Answer» B. Granite