Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Geology.

This section includes 6 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 term which is collectively responsible, along with specific yield, for total porosity of an aquifer is __________

A. Unit yield
B. Specific retention
C. Unit retention
D. Specific allowance
Answer» C. Unit retention
Discussion
2.

High porosity is alone sufficient to ensure water yield.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
3.

Which types of rocks are highly porous?

A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Igneous and metamorphic
Answer» C. Metamorphic
Discussion
4.

What is the volume of voids in a rock mass expressed in percentage of total volume of rock called?

A. Porosity
B. Voids ratio
C. Permeability
D. Specific yield
Answer» B. Voids ratio
Discussion
5.

Storage capacity of a reservoir depends on __________

A. Porosity of rocks
B. Inter-connections
C. Quality of solidity of rocks
D. Porosity and inter-connections
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

Supplies from perched water-table are reliable as source of water.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion