Mining Geology Mcqs

Explore a comprehensive collection of Mining Geology Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for a thorough understanding of geological concepts in the mining industry. Test your knowledge and enhance your expertise with this curated set of questions, designed to cover key topics in mining geology. Perfect resource for students, professionals, and enthusiasts looking to sharpen their skills in geological exploration and mining practices.

 

#1. The solid rock fragments which erupted with lava called

Phenocryst

Pyroclast

Porpyrite

Xenolithic

#2. The example of Igneous rock is a

Rhyolite

Sandstone

Breccia

Pumic

#3. Percentage of silica in acidic igneous rock is

45% - 52%

52% - 66%

None of these

Less then 45%

#4. The branch of geology which deals with occurrence, origin and history of rocks is known as

Physical geology

Petrology

Mineralogy

Paleontology

#5. What are the undulations or bends developed in rocks called?

Folds

Joints

Unconformity

Faults

#6. The angle of inclination of rock bed with the respect of horizontal plane

Bedding plane

Strike

Overlap

Dip

#7. Factors not effecting weathering is

Color of rock

Physical environment

Climate

Nature of rock

#8. The rock-mineral insoluble in water is

Calcite

Gypsum

Pyrite

Rock salt

#9. Stratification can be seen widely in which of the following rocks?

Metamorphic rock

Fossil rock

Sedimentary rock

Igneous rock

#10. Example of chemically formed sedimentary rocks is

Gypsum

Sandstone

Breccia

Shale

#11. Conical in shape with two slope

Dunes

Meandering

Delta

Escarpments

#12. Stratification can be seen widely in which of the following rocks?

Fossil rocks

Metamorphic rock

Sedimentary rocks

Igneous rock

#13. Rocks behave as ____masses towards operating stresses.

Isotropic

Inelastic

Elastic

Anisotropic

#14. What are the fractures along which there has been relative movement of blocks called?

Faults

Folds

Intrusion

Joints

#15. India is one of the chief producers of which of the following ores?

Gold

Sulfur

Manganese

Diamond

#16. Cement is formed from which rock?

Limestone

Soapstone

Conglomerate

Sandstone

#17. Which is the dark coloured rock

Both

Basalt

None of these

Gabbro

#18. The Size of the Gravels in sedimentary rocks

10 to 50 MM

50 to 200 MM

0.10 to 2 MM

2 to 10 MM

#19. Which is a foliated metamorphic rock?

Slate

Marble

Schist

Quartzite

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