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.

Quartzite is formed from which rock?

A. Pure shale
B. Pure Basalt
C. Pure sandstone
D. Pure Granite
Answer» D. Pure Granite
2.

The slatic cleavages are shown by slate.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
3.

Pick the characteristic of gneiss which is wrong.

A. Gneiss does not take polish
B. Gneiss also comes in banded structure or texture
C. Pink gneiss is also observed at many places
D. Gneiss takes polish well
Answer» B. Gneiss also comes in banded structure or texture
4.

Identify the metamorphic rock formed by thermodynamic method of metamorphism.

A. Slate
B. Gneiss
C. Schist
D. Marble
Answer» C. Schist
5.

What is the special property test for identification of marble?

A. Scratch test
B. Alkali test
C. Acid test
D. pH test
Answer» D. pH test
6.

What is the colour of biotite schist?

A. White
B. Black
C. Red
D. Blue
Answer» C. Red
7.

Marble is composed of which mineral?

A. Felspar
B. Mica
C. Quartz
D. Calcite
Answer» E.
8.

Marble is formed from which rock?

A. Limestone
B. Granite
C. Sandstone
D. Shale
Answer» B. Granite