Question 1

Granite has

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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 
B) foliated structure 
C) layers of different compositions 
D) none of the above A

Question 2

The colour of granite is

Accepted Answer

A) grey 
B) green 
C) brown 
D) all of these 
A) grey 
B) green 
C) brown 
D) all of these D

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of siliceous rock?

Accepted Answer

A) granite 
B) gnesis 
C) quartzite 
D) all the above 
A) granite 
B) gnesis 
C) quartzite 
D) all the above C

Question 4

The process of giving required shape and size to stones is known as

Accepted Answer

A) dressing 
B) seasoning 
C) polishing 
D) quarrying 
A) dressing 
B) seasoning 
C) polishing 
D) quarrying

Question 5

The principal constituent of argillaceous rock is

Accepted Answer

A) Sand 
B) lime 
C) clay 
D) all the above 
A) Sand 
B) lime 
C) clay 
D) all the above

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) aqueous rocks 
B) sedimentary rocks 
C) metamorphic rocks 
D) igneous rocks 
A) aqueous rocks 
B) sedimentary rocks 
C) metamorphic rocks 
D) igneous rocks

Question 7

Moisture absorption of a good stone should be less than

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A) 1% 
B) 5% 
C) 8% 
D) 12% 
A) 1% 
B) 5% 
C) 8% 
D) 12%

Question 8

Laterite is chemically classified as

Accepted Answer

A) calcareous rock 
B) siliceous rock 
C) metamorphic rock 
D) argillaceous rock 
A) calcareous rock 
B) siliceous rock 
C) metamorphic rock 
D) argillaceous rock

Question 9

Marble is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) aqueous rock 
B) metamorphic rock 
C) sedimentary rock 
D) igneous rock 
A) aqueous rock 
B) metamorphic rock 
C) sedimentary rock 
D) igneous rock

Question 10

The process of taking out stones of various sizes from natural rock is known as

Accepted Answer

A) dressing 
B) seasoning 
C) polishing 
D) quarrying 
A) dressing 
B) seasoning 
C) polishing 
D) quarrying

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) sedimentary rock 
B) basalt and traps 
C) granite 
D) metamorphic rock 
A) sedimentary rock 
B) basalt and traps 
C) granite 
D) metamorphic rock

Question 12

Granite is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) aqueous rocks 
B) sedimentary rocks 
C) metamorphic rocks 
D) igneous rocks 
A) aqueous rocks 
B) sedimentary rocks 
C) metamorphic rocks 
D) igneous rocks

Question 13

Heating technique of breaking rocks is suitable if the aim is to get

Accepted Answer

A) aggregates 
B) slabs 
C) building blocks 
D) none of the above 
A) aggregates 
B) slabs 
C) building blocks 
D) none of the above

Question 14

The most powerful explosive used in blasting is.

Accepted Answer

A) gunpowder 
B) guncotton 
C) dynamite 
D) cordite 
A) gunpowder 
B) guncotton 
C) dynamite 
D) cordite

Question 15

Boasted finish of dressing stone is

Accepted Answer

A) making non-continuous parallel marks 
B) giving finish to a 20 mm margin only at edges 
C) providing continuous lines on the face 
D) working out 30-50 mm wide margin around the face with chisel 
A) making non-continuous parallel marks 
B) giving finish to a 20 mm margin only at edges 
C) providing continuous lines on the face 
D) working out 30-50 mm wide margin around the face with chisel

Question 16

A fine grained granite

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) sedimentary rock 
B) basalt and trap 
C) granite 
D) metamorphic rack 
A) sedimentary rock 
B) basalt and trap 
C) granite 
D) metamorphic rack

Question 18

Sedimentary rocks are formed due to

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 19

Siliceous sand subjected to metamorphic action is known as

Accepted Answer

A) laterite 
B) murram 
C) quartzite 
D) dolomite 
A) laterite 
B) murram 
C) quartzite 
D) dolomite

Question 20

Which one of the following takes polish very well?

Accepted Answer

A) basalt and trap 
B) granite 
C) sandstone 
D) quartzite 
A) basalt and trap 
B) granite 
C) sandstone 
D) quartzite

Granite has

The colour of granite is

Which of the following is an example of siliceous rock?

The process of giving required shape and size to stones is known as

The principal constituent of argillaceous rock is

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

Moisture absorption of a good stone should be less than

Laterite is chemically classified as

Marble is an example of

The process of taking out stones of various sizes from natural rock is known as

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

Granite is an example of

Heating technique of breaking rocks is suitable if the aim is to get

The most powerful explosive used in blasting is.

Boasted finish of dressing stone is

A fine grained granite

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

Sedimentary rocks are formed due to

Siliceous sand subjected to metamorphic action is known as

Which one of the following takes polish very well?

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Exam 1: Geology and Types of Rocks: a Comprehensive Guide

Granite has

The colour of granite is

Which of the following is an example of siliceous rock?

The process of giving required shape and size to stones is known as

The principal constituent of argillaceous rock is

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

Moisture absorption of a good stone should be less than

Laterite is chemically classified as

Marble is an example of

The process of taking out stones of various sizes from natural rock is known as

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

Granite is an example of

Heating technique of breaking rocks is suitable if the aim is to get

The most powerful explosive used in blasting is.

Boasted finish of dressing stone is

A fine grained granite

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

Sedimentary rocks are formed due to

Siliceous sand subjected to metamorphic action is known as

Which one of the following takes polish very well?

Stones and Trees

Wood, Brick and Kiln Production

Brick, Tile, and Metal Properties and Uses

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