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This section includes 15 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. |
Formation of colloids is sometimes the end product of weathering. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 2. |
Among the following the term which is not effect of chemical weathering is ____________ |
| A. | Scree formation |
| B. | Disfiguring |
| C. | Pitting |
| D. | Honeycombing |
| Answer» B. Disfiguring | |
| 3. |
The zone consisting of mixed composition is ____________ |
| A. | Zone A |
| B. | Zone B |
| C. | Zone C |
| D. | Zone D |
| Answer» C. Zone C | |
| 4. |
Which of the following is true about Eluvium? |
| A. | It is that category of end product of weathering that has been moved to some distance after its formation |
| B. | It is associated with weathering of slopes |
| C. | It is the end product of weathering that happens to lie over and above the parent rock |
| D. | Regolith is not the other name for Eluvium |
| Answer» D. Regolith is not the other name for Eluvium | |
| 5. |
Which of the following rock forming minerals is more resistant to weathering compared to Hornblende? |
| A. | Augite |
| B. | Biotite |
| C. | Olivine |
| D. | Calcite |
| Answer» C. Olivine | |
| 6. |
Identify the pair mismatched. |
| A. | Cold and humid Both mechanical and chemical weathering |
| B. | Dry and cold Neither of them |
| C. | Hot and humid Mechanical weathering is predominant |
| D. | Hot and dry Mechanical weathering is predominant |
| Answer» D. Hot and dry Mechanical weathering is predominant | |
| 7. |
It is said that Sandstone is more resistant to weathering compared to Granite. What is the basic reason behind this phenomenon? |
| A. | The external outline form of sandstone |
| B. | Sandstone is harder than granite |
| C. | Granite is mainly made of quartz |
| D. | Sandstone is mainly made of quartz |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
Factor not affecting weathering is ____________ |
| A. | Colour of the rock |
| B. | Nature of the rock |
| C. | Climate |
| D. | Physical environment |
| Answer» B. Nature of the rock | |
| 9. |
Which of the following about Spheroidal weathering is not true? |
| A. | It is a complex type of weathering |
| B. | Both mechanical and chemical weathering are believed to happen |
| C. | Formation of joints is involved |
| D. | Formation of joints is not involved |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
2KaISi3O8 + 2H2O + CO2 Al2Si2O5(OH)4 + K2CO3 + 4SiO2
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| A. | n Identify the mineral in the blank space of the equation. |
| B. | Illite |
| C. | Kaolinite |
| D. | Montmorillonite |
| E. | Halloysite |
| Answer» C. Kaolinite | |
| 11. |
Which of the following is reduction? |
| A. | Removal of hydrogen |
| B. | Removal of electron |
| C. | Removal of oxygen |
| D. | Addition of oxygen |
| Answer» D. Addition of oxygen | |
| 12. |
Minerals like Orthoclase and Felspar undergo which method of chemical decomposition? |
| A. | Hydration |
| B. | Hydrolysis |
| C. | Oxidation |
| D. | Reduction |
| Answer» C. Oxidation | |
| 13. |
Limestone is not easily soluble in pure water but carbonated water dissolves the rock effectively. |
| A. | False |
| B. | True |
| Answer» C. | |
| 14. |
The rock-mineral insoluble in water is ____________ |
| A. | Rock salt |
| B. | Gypsum |
| C. | Calcite |
| D. | Pyrite |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
The main processes which does not come under chemical weathering are ____________ |
| A. | Solution |
| B. | Hydration and hydrolysis |
| C. | Insolation |
| D. | Carbonation |
| Answer» D. Carbonation | |