Top 150+ Solved Basics of Civil Engineering MCQ Questions Answer

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Q. The rocks formed due to solidification of molten mass are called.

a. aqueous rocks

b. sedimentary rocks

c. metamorphic rocks

d. igneous rocks

  • d. igneous rocks

Q. Granite is an example of

a. aqueous rocks

b. sedimentary rocks

c. metamorphic rocks

d. igneous rocks

  • d. igneous rocks

Q. Solidification of molten magma at the surface of the earth results in the formation of

a. sedimentary rock

b. basalt and traps

c. granite

d. metamorphic rock

  • b. basalt and traps

Q. .Solidification of molten magma within the earth’s crust results in the formation of

a. sedimentary rock

b. basalt and trap

c. granite

d. metamorphic rack

  • c. granite

Q. Sedimentary rocks are formed due to

a. solidification of molten mass

b. gradual deposition of materials like sand, clay, generally by setting water

c. alteration of original stones under heat and pressure

d. none of the above

  • b. gradual deposition of materials like sand, clay, generally by setting water

Q. Under metamorphism, which of the following changes is correct?

a. granite changes to gnesis.

b. trap and basalt change into laterite.

c. limestones change into marble.

d. all the above

  • d. all the above

Q. Granite has

a. crystalline, glossy and fused texture

b. foliated structure

c. layers of different compositions

d. none of the above

  • a. crystalline, glossy and fused texture

Q. The principal constituent of argillaceous rock is

a. Sand

b. lime

c. clay

d. all the above

  • c. clay

Q. Laterite is chemically classified as

a. calcareous rock

b. siliceous rock

c. metamorphic rock

d. argillaceous rock

  • d. argillaceous rock

Q. Which of the following is an example of siliceous rock?

a. granite

b. gnesis

c. quartzite

d. all the above

  • c. quartzite

Q. Marble is an example of

a. aqueous rock

b. metamorphic rock

c. sedimentary rock

d. igneous rock

  • b. metamorphic rock

Q. Slate is used for

a. building walls

b. road metal

c. manufacture of cement

d. roofing

  • d. roofing

Q. Which one of the following takes polish very well?

a. basalt and trap

b. granite

c. sandstone

d. quartzite

  • b. granite

Q. The colour of granite is

a. grey

b. green

c. brown

d. all of these

  • d. all of these

Q. A fine grained granite

a. can be polished well

b. can be used for exterior facing of buildings

c. offers higher resistance to weathering

d. all of the above

  • d. all of the above
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