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.

Which among the following is not a use of shale?

A. Used in manufacture of bricks and tiles
B. Used as source of alumina
C. Used as paraffin
D. Used as precious gemstone
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

Which sedimentary rock is present in majority on earth?

A. Shale
B. Sandstone
C. Breccia
D. Conglomerate
Answer» B. Sandstone
Discussion
3.

Name the type of shale involving decay and decomposition.

A. Residual shales
B. Transported shales
C. Hybrid shales
D. Quartz shales
Answer» B. Transported shales
Discussion
4.

Which type of shale involves both clastic and non-clastic sources?

A. Residual shales
B. Transported shales
C. Hybrid shales
D. Quartz shales
Answer» D. Quartz shales
Discussion
5.

The tendency of a rock to split into flat, shell-like fragments parallel to bedding is called ____________

A. Cleavage
B. Fracture
C. Specific gravity
D. Fissility
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

The mineralogical composition of shale is clearly understood.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
7.

Shales are generally characterized with distinct ____________

A. Cleavage
B. Fracture
C. Specific gravity
D. Parting
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

Red Fort in India is built using which sedimentary rock?

A. Shale
B. White Sandstone
C. Red sandstone
D. Breccia
Answer» D. Breccia
Discussion
9.

The term quartzite is associated with which type of sandstone?

A. Siliceous sandstone
B. Calcareous sandstone
C. Argillaceous sandstone
D. Ferruginous sandstone
Answer» B. Calcareous sandstone
Discussion
10.

The type of sandstone where cementing material is clay is ______________

A. Siliceous sandstone
B. Calcareous sandstone
C. Argillaceous sandstone
D. Ferruginous sandstone
Answer» D. Ferruginous sandstone
Discussion