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This section includes 14 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. |
Knowing the lithology of the site is very important in terms of its safety and feasibility. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 2. |
The fish culture in the stream is not affected by the construction of a dam. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 3. |
What aspect of the joint has to be thoroughly studied before construction of a dam? |
| A. | Geometry of the joint |
| B. | The depth of the joint |
| C. | Nature of the joint |
| D. | The texture of the rocks |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
The most unfavourable strike direction is when the beds? |
| A. | Strike parallel to axis of dam and the dip is upstream |
| B. | Strike parallel to axis of dam and the dip is downstream |
| C. | Strike normal to axis of dam and the dip is downstream |
| D. | Strike normal to axis of dam and the dip is upstream |
| Answer» C. Strike normal to axis of dam and the dip is downstream | |
| 5. |
THE_FISH_CULTURE_IN_THE_STREAM_IS_NOT_AFFECTED_BY_THE_CONSTRUCTION_OF_A_DAM._STATE_TRUE_OR_FALSE.?$ |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 6. |
Knowing the lithology of the site is very important in terms of its safety and feasibility. State true or false.$ |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 7. |
Which joints have to be established with greater care? |
| A. | Sheet joints |
| B. | Mural joints |
| C. | Micro joints |
| D. | Columnar joints |
| Answer» D. Columnar joints | |
| 8. |
What aspect of joint has to be thoroughly studied before construction of a dam? |
| A. | Geometry of the joint |
| B. | The depth of the joint |
| C. | Nature of the joint |
| D. | The texture of the rocks |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
In synclinal bends, dams placed on which part would run risk of leaking? |
| A. | Upstream limb |
| B. | Downstream limb |
| C. | Core |
| D. | Sloping side |
| Answer» B. Downstream limb | |
| 10. |
Which of the following is not a method for dam construction when a shear zone is encountered? |
| A. | Construct on shear zone |
| B. | Grouting the shear zones |
| C. | Try and avoid the site as much as possible |
| D. | Excavation and back filling |
| Answer» B. Grouting the shear zones | |
| 11. |
The most unfavourable strike direction is when the beds |
| A. | Strike parallel to axis of dam and the dip is upstream |
| B. | Strike parallel to axis of dam and the dip is downstream |
| C. | Strike normal to axis of dam and the dip is downstream |
| D. | Strike normal to axis of dam and the dip is upstream |
| Answer» C. Strike normal to axis of dam and the dip is downstream | |
| 12. |
When is the strength of sound rock always greater? |
| A. | When stresses are normal to bedding planes |
| B. | When stresses are parallel to bedding planes |
| C. | When stresses are inclined at 45° to bedding planes |
| D. | When stresses are inclined at 60° to bedding planes |
| Answer» B. When stresses are parallel to bedding planes | |
| 13. |
Rocks are inherently which type of materials? |
| A. | Isotropic |
| B. | Anisotropic |
| C. | Homogeneous |
| D. | Non-homogeneous |
| Answer» C. Homogeneous | |
| 14. |
When a site is said to be sound, which of the following character is not desirable? |
| A. | Strong |
| B. | Impermeable |
| C. | Stable |
| D. | Permeable |
| Answer» E. | |