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This section includes 16 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. |
Metamorphic rocks that are inherently fractured and foliated may prove to be good aquifers. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 2. |
The fractured and fissured metamorphic rock is similar in character to which igneous rock? |
| A. | Volcanic |
| B. | Plutonic |
| C. | Hypabyssal |
| D. | Dykes |
| Answer» C. Hypabyssal | |
| 3. |
The igneous rock rich in cavities is __________ |
| A. | Granite |
| B. | Basalt |
| C. | Gabbro |
| D. | Dolomite |
| Answer» C. Gabbro | |
| 4. |
Igneous rocks are intrusive in nature. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 5. |
The porosity range of limestone is __________ |
| A. | 50 to 75% |
| B. | 20 to 50% |
| C. | 10 to 40% |
| D. | 1 to 20% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
The rock which shows great variation in water yielding capacity is __________ |
| A. | Sandstone |
| B. | Granite |
| C. | Coal |
| D. | Marble |
| Answer» B. Granite | |
| 7. |
THE_FRACTURED_AND_FISSURED_METAMORPHIC_ROCK_IS_SIMILAR_IN_CHARACTER_TO_WHICH_IGNEOUS_ROCK??$ |
| A. | Volcanic |
| B. | Plutonic |
| C. | Hypabyssal |
| D. | Dykes |
| Answer» C. Hypabyssal | |
| 8. |
Metamorphic rocks which are inherently fractured and foliated may prove to be good aquifers. State true or false.$ |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 9. |
When can a surface become porous and permeable or water bearing? |
| A. | Weathered |
| B. | Weathered and wet |
| C. | Weathered and disintegrated |
| D. | Disintegrated and wet |
| Answer» D. Disintegrated and wet | |
| 10. |
The igneous rock rich in cavities is |
| A. | Granite |
| B. | Basalt |
| C. | Gabbro |
| D. | Dolomite |
| Answer» C. Gabbro | |
| 11. |
State true or false. Igneous rocks are intrusive in nature. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 12. |
What are the qualities required for glacial deposits to make good aquifers? |
| A. | Uniform size and rounded nature |
| B. | Non-uniform and angular nature |
| C. | Uniform size and angular nature |
| D. | Non-uniform and rounded nature |
| Answer» B. Non-uniform and angular nature | |
| 13. |
The porosity range of limestone is |
| A. | 50 to 75% |
| B. | 20 to 50% |
| C. | 10 to 40% |
| D. | 1 to 20% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
What is rated next to the gravels as water yielding materials? |
| A. | Sandstone |
| B. | Sands |
| C. | Granite |
| D. | Limestone |
| Answer» C. Granite | |
| 15. |
The rock which shows great variation in water yielding capacity is |
| A. | Sandstone |
| B. | Granite |
| C. | Coal |
| D. | Marble |
| Answer» B. Granite | |
| 16. |
Which sedimentary rock is told to be the best kind of formation for groundwater? |
| A. | Sandstone |
| B. | Shale |
| C. | Gravel |
| D. | Limestone |
| Answer» D. Limestone | |