Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Geology.

This section includes 9 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.

The behaviour of a mineral towards the forces that tend to destroy it is called ___________

A. Hardness
B. Resistance
C. Tenacity
D. Crystal degree
Answer» D. Crystal degree
Discussion
2.

The term which means, rough woody fracture is ___________

A. Uneven
B. Conchoidal
C. Splintry
D. Hackly
Answer» D. Hackly
Discussion
3.

Pick the wrong statement about the fracture.

A. It is the broken surface of a mineral along the direction of cleavage
B. It is the broken surface of a mineral in a direction other than that of cleavage
C. In some cases it becomes a characteristic property of a mineral
D. Even and uneven are examples of fractures
Answer» B. It is the broken surface of a mineral in a direction other than that of cleavage
Discussion
4.

Mineral which shows parting is ___________

A. Orthoclase
B. Calcite
C. Mica
D. Corundum
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

The type of cleavage due to the mineral can be split very easily is ___________

A. Eminent cleavage
B. Distinct cleavage
C. Basal cleavage
D. Cubic cleavage
Answer» B. Distinct cleavage
Discussion
6.

Cleavage is described in terms of ___________

A. Number of direction
B. Degree of perfect splitting
C. Degree of cracking
D. Degree of perfect splitting and number of direction
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

The tendency of a crystallized mineral to break along certain directions yielding more or less smooth, plane surfaces is ___________

A. Tenacity
B. Hardness
C. Cleavage
D. Fracture
Answer» D. Fracture
Discussion
8.

Hardness is a relative property.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
9.

Hardness of human nail varies between ___________

A. 0.5 to 1.5
B. 3 to 4
C. 1.5 to 2.5
D. 2.5 to 3.5
Answer» D. 2.5 to 3.5
Discussion