Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Geology.

This section includes 8 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 most abundantly present in the igneous rocks is __________

A. Micas
B. Titanium
C. Iron
D. Felspars
Answer» E.
2.

Porphyries are examples of which type of rocks?

A. Volcanic
B. Plutonic
C. Hypabyssal
D. Sedimentary rocks
Answer» D. Sedimentary rocks
3.

The rocks which exhibit mixed characteristics of volcanic and plutonic rocks are __________

A. Intermediate rocks
B. Mixed rocks
C. Hypabyssal rocks
D. Secondary rocks
Answer» D. Secondary rocks
4.

Pick the plutonic igneous rock.

A. Granite
B. Granite porphyry
C. Syenite porphyry
D. Marble
Answer» B. Granite porphyry
5.

The rock is coarse grained in __________

A. Volcanic rocks
B. Plutonic rocks
C. Hypabyssal rocks always
D. Not found in igneous rocks
Answer» C. Hypabyssal rocks always
6.

The plutonic rocks are formed at depths below the earth s surface ranging

A. 10 to 100 km
B. 100 to 200 km
C. 7 to 10 km
D. 1 to 5 km
Answer» D. 1 to 5 km
7.

Magma is hypothetical melt.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

The branch of geology which deals with various aspects of rocks is ________________

A. Petrology
B. Mineralogy
C. Lithology
D. Rockology
Answer» B. Mineralogy