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

Gold

Diamond

Manganese

Sulfur

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

Metamorphic rock

Sedimentary rocks

Fossil rocks

Igneous rock

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

Dip

Strike

Bedding plane

Overlap

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

Xenolithic

Pyroclast

Porpyrite

Phenocryst

#5. Percentage of silica in acidic igneous rock is

45% - 52%

Less then 45%

None of these

52% - 66%

#6. Cement is formed from which rock?

Conglomerate

Limestone

Sandstone

Soapstone

#7. Conical in shape with two slope

Delta

Meandering

Escarpments

Dunes

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

Petrology

Physical geology

Mineralogy

Paleontology

#9. Example of chemically formed sedimentary rocks is

Gypsum

Breccia

Shale

Sandstone

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

Sedimentary rock

Metamorphic rock

Fossil rock

Igneous rock

#11. Factors not effecting weathering is

Climate

Physical environment

Nature of rock

Color of rock

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

Joints

Faults

Unconformity

Folds

#13. Rocks behave as ____masses towards operating stresses.

Isotropic

Anisotropic

Elastic

Inelastic

#14. The rock-mineral insoluble in water is

Gypsum

Pyrite

Rock salt

Calcite

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

Folds

Joints

Faults

Intrusion

#16. The Size of the Gravels in sedimentary rocks

0.10 to 2 MM

10 to 50 MM

50 to 200 MM

2 to 10 MM

#17. Which is the dark coloured rock

Basalt

Gabbro

Both

None of these

#18. The example of Igneous rock is a

Pumic

Breccia

Rhyolite

Sandstone

#19. Which is a foliated metamorphic rock?

Schist

Marble

Slate

Quartzite

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