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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. |
The test which is conducted by an indirect method usually is __________ |
| A. | Compressive strength test |
| B. | Shear strength test |
| C. | Bending strength test |
| D. | Tensile strength test |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The basic igneous rock which is dark coloured and has been extensively used as road materials is __________ |
| A. | Granite |
| B. | Gabbro |
| C. | Basalt |
| D. | Syenite |
| Answer» D. Syenite | |
| 3. |
Common bitumen is generally of which nature? |
| A. | Anionic |
| B. | Cationic |
| C. | Neutral charge |
| D. | No charge |
| Answer» B. Cationic | |
| 4. |
Marble does not take polish. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 5. |
The property which defines the resistance of stone to rubbing and grinding action under the wheel of the traffic is called __________ |
| A. | Abrasive resistance |
| B. | Crushing resistance |
| C. | Hardness |
| D. | Specific gravity |
| Answer» D. Specific gravity | |
| 6. |
Which of the following is not a desirable of a road stone? |
| A. | Hydrophobic in nature |
| B. | Sufficient hardness and toughness |
| C. | Durability at the place of use |
| D. | Hydrophilic in nature |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
The resistance offered by a stone against rubbing action is called __________ |
| A. | Rubbing resistance |
| B. | Abrasive resistance |
| C. | Frictional resistance |
| D. | Shear resistance |
| Answer» C. Frictional resistance | |
| 8. |
Limestone can be used as facing stones at situations where __________ |
| A. | Air is polluted with industrial gases |
| B. | Along sea coasts where sea water-rich winds can attack them |
| C. | Less chemical exposure and mild weather |
| D. | The place has very harsh weather |
| Answer» D. The place has very harsh weather | |
| 9. |
Which of the following is not true about granite? |
| A. | Very high crushing strength |
| B. | Low absorption values |
| C. | Takes good polish |
| D. | High absorption values |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Ease with which stone can be extracted and dressed is called __________ |
| A. | Consistency |
| B. | Workability |
| C. | Easability |
| D. | Permeability |
| Answer» C. Easability | |
| 11. |
Granites have poor fire resistance. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |