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. Rocks behave as ____masses towards operating stresses.

Anisotropic

Isotropic

Inelastic

Elastic

#2. Cement is formed from which rock?

Sandstone

Limestone

Soapstone

Conglomerate

#3. Which is a foliated metamorphic rock?

Slate

Schist

Quartzite

Marble

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

Fossil rock

Igneous rock

Sedimentary rock

Metamorphic rock

#5. Percentage of silica in acidic igneous rock is

None of these

45% - 52%

52% - 66%

Less then 45%

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

Paleontology

Physical geology

Petrology

Mineralogy

#7. Conical in shape with two slope

Meandering

Delta

Escarpments

Dunes

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

Bedding plane

Overlap

Strike

Dip

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

Fossil rocks

Metamorphic rock

Igneous rock

Sedimentary rocks

#10. Which is the dark coloured rock

Both

Gabbro

Basalt

None of these

#11. The Size of the Gravels in sedimentary rocks

0.10 to 2 MM

2 to 10 MM

10 to 50 MM

50 to 200 MM

#12. Factors not effecting weathering is

Color of rock

Climate

Physical environment

Nature of rock

#13. Example of chemically formed sedimentary rocks is

Breccia

Shale

Sandstone

Gypsum

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

Unconformity

Joints

Faults

Folds

#15. The example of Igneous rock is a

Sandstone

Rhyolite

Breccia

Pumic

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

Intrusion

Folds

Joints

Faults

#17. The rock-mineral insoluble in water is

Pyrite

Calcite

Rock salt

Gypsum

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

Gold

Sulfur

Manganese

Diamond

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

Porpyrite

Xenolithic

Pyroclast

Phenocryst

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