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This section includes 58 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Geology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
A single theory is enough to explain origin of all types of joints. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | May be True or False |
| D. | Can't say |
| Answer» C. May be True or False | |
| 52. |
Removal of overburden causes ___________ |
| A. | Expansion |
| B. | Contraction |
| C. | Shrinkage |
| D. | Rise |
| Answer» B. Contraction | |
| 53. |
Compression joints usually occur in which part of fault? |
| A. | Crust |
| B. | Mantle |
| C. | Core |
| D. | Margins |
| Answer» D. Margins | |
| 54. |
The open joints are gradually enlarged due to ___________ |
| A. | Rains |
| B. | Winds |
| C. | Weathering |
| D. | Sunlight |
| Answer» D. Sunlight | |
| 55. |
The type of joint usually found is ___________ |
| A. | Open joints |
| B. | Close joints |
| C. | Open and close joints |
| D. | Faulted joints |
| Answer» D. Faulted joints | |
| 56. |
Fractures along which there has been no relative displacement is called? |
| A. | Faults |
| B. | Joints |
| C. | Folds |
| D. | Intrusions |
| Answer» C. Folds | |
| 57. |
Joint is always accompanied by opening. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | May be True or False |
| D. | Can't say |
| Answer» C. May be True or False | |
| 58. |
What is responsible for jointing of rocks? |
| A. | Genesis |
| B. | Forces acting on the rock |
| C. | Genesis and various forces acting on the rock |
| D. | Precipitation |
| Answer» D. Precipitation | |