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.

Pegmatites are formed due to displacement reactions.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

The igneous rock with flow texture is ____________

A. Gabbro
B. Pumice
C. Rhyolite
D. Basalt
Answer» D. Basalt
3.

The igneous rock with very low specific gravity is ___________

A. Granite
B. Pumice
C. Gabbro
D. Basalt
Answer» C. Gabbro
4.

The igneous rock with glassy texture is ___________

A. Gabbro
B. Pumice
C. Obsidian
D. Pegmatite
Answer» D. Pegmatite
5.

Pick the rock which is not volcanic in terms of mode of occurrence.

A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Obsidian
D. Pumice
Answer» B. Basalt
6.

What can be said about the grain size of pegmatite?

A. Fine grained
B. Medium grained
C. Fine to medium grained
D. Coarse grained
Answer» E.
7.

Pick the igneous rock whose mode of occurrence is volcanic.

A. Basalt
B. Granite
C. Gabbro
D. Syenite
Answer» B. Granite
8.

Syenites show similar textures of granites.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
9.

The texture of granite is ___________

A. Equigranular
B. Directive
C. Inequigranular
D. Intergrowth
Answer» B. Directive
10.

The two most common mineral found in granites are ___________

A. Diamond and mica
B. Mica and orthoclase
C. Quartz and felspar
D. Felspar and corundum
Answer» D. Felspar and corundum