Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Geology.

This section includes 14 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.

All rocks are suitable for holding groundwater.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Granite and quartzite are examples of __________

A. Aquifer
B. Aquiclude
C. Aquifuge
D. Aquitard
Answer» D. Aquitard
3.

Example for best aquiclude is __________

A. Granites
B. Gravels
C. Compacted clay
D. Sandstone
Answer» D. Sandstone
4.

The formation which may be porous enough to hold enough quantity of water is __________

A. Aquifer
B. Aquiclude
C. Aquifuge
D. Aquitard
Answer» C. Aquifuge
5.

Which among the following is not an example of the good aquifer?

A. Granite
B. Gravels
C. Limestones
D. Sandstones
Answer» B. Gravels
6.

The rock mass which is capable of yielding the contained water economically __________

A. Aquifer
B. Aquiclude
C. Aquifuge
D. Aquitard
Answer» B. Aquiclude
7.

State true or false. All rocks are suitable for holding groundwater?

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

Which is the rock mass where partial perviousness is caused because of profuse jointing or cracks?

A. Aquifer
B. Aquiclude
C. Aquifuge
D. Aquitard
Answer» E.
9.

Granite and quartzite are examples of

A. Aquifer
B. Aquiclude
C. Aquifuge
D. Aquitard
Answer» D. Aquitard
10.

Which rock formation is absolutely impermeable?

A. Aquifer
B. Aquiclude
C. Aquifuge
D. Aquitard
Answer» D. Aquitard
11.

Example for best aquiclude is

A. Granites
B. Gravels
C. Compacted clay
D. Sandstone
Answer» D. Sandstone
12.

The formation which may be porous enough to hold enough quantity of water is

A. Aquifer
B. Aquiclude
C. Aquifuge
D. Aquitard
Answer» C. Aquifuge
13.

Which among the following is not an example of good aquifer?

A. Granite
B. Gravels
C. Limestones
D. Sandstones
Answer» B. Gravels
14.

The rock mass which is capable of yielding the contained water economically

A. Aquifer
B. Aquiclude
C. Aquifuge
D. Aquitard
Answer» B. Aquiclude