Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Geology.

This section includes 12 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_MINERAL_NOT_BELONGING_TO_THE_QUARTZ_GROUP_IS?$

A. Amethyst
B. Agate
C. Jasper
D. Calcite
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

What is the cleavage shown by quartz minerals?$

A. Basal
B. Prismatic
C. Rhombohedral
D. No cleavage
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

Agate_is_not_found_banded._State_true_or_false.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
4.

Quartz_is_found_in_which_type_of_rock?

A. Igneous rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Metamorphic rock
D. Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

What is the colour of rose quartz attributed to?

A. Iron
B. Titanium
C. Aluminium
D. Sandstone
Answer» C. Aluminium
Discussion
6.

What is the hardness of the quartz minerals?

A. 7
B. 6
C. 2
D. 4
Answer» B. 6
Discussion
7.

Pick the quartz which is colourless among the following.

A. Rose quartz
B. Smoky quartz
C. Milky quartz
D. Rock crystal
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

The streak given by the quartz group is

A. White
B. Colourless
C. Blue
D. Pale yellow
Answer» C. Blue
Discussion
9.

Pick the quartz mineral which is translucent among the following.

A. Rose quartz
B. Agate
C. Amethyst quartz
D. Milky quartz
Answer» D. Milky quartz
Discussion
10.

Rock crystal belongs to which mineral group?

A. Quartz group
B. Feldspar group
C. Carbonate group
D. Ferro-magnesium group
Answer» B. Feldspar group
Discussion
11.

Which quartz mineral shows blue colour?

A. Rose quartz
B. Blue quartz
C. Smoky quartz
D. Rock crystal
Answer» C. Smoky quartz
Discussion
12.

What is the chemical composition of Quartz?

A. SiO<sub>4</sub>
B. Si<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>
C. SiO<sub>2</sub>
D. Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>
Answer» D. Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>
Discussion