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This section includes 16 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. |
To avoid shearing, dam has to be placed as far as possible from __________ |
| A. | Joints |
| B. | Folds |
| C. | Intrusions |
| D. | Faults |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
In a storage dam, how many forces have to be considered? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 3. |
A dam is subjected to simpler system of forces during an earthquake compared to the other buildings. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 4. |
Which type of roofs gives better resistance against shocks? |
| A. | Sloped roofs |
| B. | Thached roofs |
| C. | Flat roofs |
| D. | Straw roofs |
| Answer» D. Straw roofs | |
| 5. |
Stronger and resistant walls should be designed with plain concrete. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 6. |
A_DAM_IS_SUBJECTED_TO_SIMPLER_SYSTEM_OF_FORCES_DURING_AN_EARTHQUAKE_COMPARED_TO_THE_OTHER_BUILDINGS._STATE_TRUE_OR_FALSE.?$ |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 7. |
To avoid shearing, dam has to be placed as far as possible from$ |
| A. | Joints |
| B. | Folds |
| C. | Intrusions |
| D. | Faults |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
In_a_storage_dam,_how_many_forces_have_to_be_considered?$ |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 9. |
Which of the following need not be avoided for construction of quake resistant buildings? |
| A. | Uniform height |
| B. | Chimneys |
| C. | Heavy weight walls |
| D. | Discontinuous foundations |
| Answer» B. Chimneys | |
| 10. |
Which type of roofs give better resistance against shocks? |
| A. | Sloped roofs |
| B. | Thached roofs |
| C. | Flat roofs |
| D. | Straw roofs |
| Answer» D. Straw roofs | |
| 11. |
Stronger and resistant walls should be designed with plain concrete. State true or false. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 12. |
What should be maintained in cross walls? |
| A. | Continuity |
| B. | Discontinuity |
| C. | Intersections |
| D. | Gaps |
| Answer» B. Discontinuity | |
| 13. |
What is the characteristic of walls for quake resistant buildings? |
| A. | Heavy weight |
| B. | As thick as possible |
| C. | Light weight |
| D. | Acoustic |
| Answer» D. Acoustic | |
| 14. |
What should be the type of foundation for concrete and masonry buildings? |
| A. | Continuous |
| B. | Discontinuous |
| C. | Shallow foundation |
| D. | Isolated |
| Answer» B. Discontinuous | |
| 15. |
What do the rocks undergo during seismic shocks? |
| A. | Tension |
| B. | Expansion |
| C. | Strengthening |
| D. | Compaction |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Structures built on which land have to withstand greater risk during earthquakes? |
| A. | Solid mass |
| B. | Loose soil |
| C. | Strong rocks |
| D. | Unfractured mass |
| Answer» C. Strong rocks | |