Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Geology.

This section includes 8 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.

Foliation generally results due to which metamorphism?

A. Dynamic
B. Thermal
C. Thermodynamic
D. Barometric
Answer» D. Barometric
2.

The term including both cleavage and schistosity is __________

A. Foliation
B. Fracture
C. Parting
D. Reverbrance
Answer» B. Fracture
3.

Schistose is resulted due to __________

A. Recrystallization
B. Reforming
C. Reorientation
D. Recrystallization and reorientation
Answer» E.
4.

Slaty cleavage is result of which metamorphism of clays and shales?

A. Thermal
B. Dynamic
C. Thermodynamic
D. Barometric
Answer» C. Thermodynamic
5.

It is easy to distinguish two types of cleavages in hand specimen.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

The cleavage involving microfractures is __________

A. Flow cleavage
B. Fracture cleavage
C. Fine cleavage
D. Medium cleavage
Answer» C. Fine cleavage
7.

The cleavage also called slaty cleavage is __________

A. Flow cleavage
B. Fracture cleavage
C. Fine cleavage
D. Medium cleavage
Answer» B. Fracture cleavage
8.

What are the rocks showing granulose structure called?

A. Granolites
B. Granulites
C. Granilites
D. Granites
Answer» C. Granilites