Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Geology.

This section includes 11 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.

Play of colours is not desirable.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
2.

The phenomenon due to which a mineral shows rainbow colours is?

A. Idiochromatism
B. Allochromatism
C. Iridescence
D. Pseudochromatism
Answer» D. Pseudochromatism
Discussion
3.

Pseudochromatism occurs due to ___________

A. Reflection
B. Transmittance
C. Refraction
D. Simultaneous reflection and refraction
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

Allochromatic minerals may show more than two colours.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
5.

The type of mineral which shows a set of colours in succession is?

A. Idiochromatic
B. Pseudochromatic
C. Allochromatic
D. Iridescence
Answer» C. Allochromatic
Discussion
6.

The type of mineral showing variable colour is?

A. Idiochromatic
B. Allochromatic
C. Iridescence
D. Pseudochromatic
Answer» C. Iridescence
Discussion
7.

Metallic minerals belong to which category with respect to colour?

A. Idiochromatic
B. Pseudochromatic
C. Allochromatic
D. Iridescence
Answer» B. Pseudochromatic
Discussion
8.

Colour of a mineral depends upon its?

A. Atomic structure
B. Outer surface
C. Composition
D. Atomic structure and composition
Answer» E.
Discussion
9.

A colour is produced due to ___________

A. Reflection
B. Refraction
C. Absorption
D. Reflection and absorption
Answer» E.
Discussion
10.

Mineralogy deals with?

A. Individual properties of minerals
B. Formation of minerals
C. More of occurrence
D. Properties, formation and occurrence
Answer» E.
Discussion
11.

Which of the following is not true about a mineral?

A. Naturally occurring
B. Inorganic substance
C. Organic substance
D. Definite chemical composition
Answer» D. Definite chemical composition
Discussion