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. Conical in shape with two slope

Dunes

Escarpments

Delta

Meandering

#2. The example of Igneous rock is a

Sandstone

Pumic

Rhyolite

Breccia

#3. Which is a foliated metamorphic rock?

Marble

Quartzite

Slate

Schist

#4. Which is the dark coloured rock

Basalt

None of these

Gabbro

Both

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

Diamond

Sulfur

Gold

Manganese

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

Unconformity

Folds

Faults

Joints

#7. Rocks behave as ____masses towards operating stresses.

Elastic

Inelastic

Isotropic

Anisotropic

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

Sedimentary rocks

Igneous rock

Fossil rocks

Metamorphic rock

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

Paleontology

Mineralogy

Physical geology

Petrology

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

Intrusion

Joints

Folds

Faults

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

Sedimentary rock

Igneous rock

Fossil rock

Metamorphic rock

#12. Factors not effecting weathering is

Color of rock

Nature of rock

Climate

Physical environment

#13. Percentage of silica in acidic igneous rock is

52% - 66%

None of these

45% - 52%

Less then 45%

#14. The rock-mineral insoluble in water is

Rock salt

Gypsum

Pyrite

Calcite

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

Phenocryst

Porpyrite

Xenolithic

Pyroclast

#16. The Size of the Gravels in sedimentary rocks

0.10 to 2 MM

10 to 50 MM

2 to 10 MM

50 to 200 MM

#17. Example of chemically formed sedimentary rocks is

Shale

Sandstone

Gypsum

Breccia

#18. Cement is formed from which rock?

Limestone

Sandstone

Conglomerate

Soapstone

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

Dip

Strike

Overlap

Bedding plane

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