Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Geology.

This section includes 10 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 type of scarp involving erosion is ___________

A. Fault scarp
B. Fault-line scarp
C. Composite-fault scarp
D. Dip-fault scarp
Answer» C. Composite-fault scarp
Discussion
2.

The fault which is the result of both fault scarps and fault-line scarps is?

A. Compound-fault scarps
B. Composite-fault scarps
C. Dual-fault scarps
D. By-fault scarps
Answer» C. Dual-fault scarps
Discussion
3.

The type of scarps not considered under study is ___________

A. Fault scarps
B. Dip scarps
C. Fault-line scarps
D. Composite-fault scarps
Answer» C. Fault-line scarps
Discussion
4.

What is the effect of faults on topography?

A. Fault gaps
B. Crust extension
C. Fault scarps
D. Crevices
Answer» D. Crevices
Discussion
5.

Effects of faults in different types of folded strata is same as dipping strata.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
6.

What will result in an offset with gap?

A. Downthrow to left side
B. Upthrow to left side
C. Downthrow to right side
D. Upthrow to right side
Answer» D. Upthrow to right side
Discussion
7.

What will result in an offset with overlap?

A. Downthrow to left side
B. Upthrow to left side
C. Downthrow to right side
D. Upthrow to right side
Answer» B. Upthrow to left side
Discussion
8.

Gap or overlap depends upon ___________

A. Upthrow direction
B. Downthrow direction
C. Heave
D. Hade angle
Answer» C. Heave
Discussion
9.

Dip fault leads to ___________

A. Horizontal shift
B. Vertical shift
C. Inclined shift
D. Outburst
Answer» B. Vertical shift
Discussion
10.

When the downthrow is against direction of the bed, it leads to ___________

A. Omission
B. Repetition
C. Extension
D. Weakening
Answer» C. Extension
Discussion