Civil Engineering Concepts of Rocks with clear MCQs and Explanation.

Rocks are generally classified into 3 catagory :

Geological classification has some sub classifications that is Igneous , Sedimentry , Metamorphic rocks.

Physically classified rocks also have sub divisions as stratified and unstrafied.

Chemical classification has its Calcareous , Argillaceous , and Silicious as sub divisions.

Lets do some Multiple choice questions for better understanding,

Q1. In the given options can you select unstratified rocks?

1. Marble
2. Slate
3. Limestone
4. sandstone

Q2. Rocks which have tendency to split along its definite directions can be called as ?

1. Stratified rocks
2. Un stratified rocks
3. Foliated rocks
4. none of the above

Q3. the below 4 options there is a rock guess it.

1. Gypsum
2. Mica
3. Quartz
4. Trap

Q4. these are formed beneath the earth surface after cooling and crystallization of magma.

1. Basalt
2. Andesite
3. Granite
4. sandstone

Q5. Hardness of rock can be tested by?

1. Acid test
2. Smiths test
3. Schmidth hammer test
4. Crystallization test

Q6. A good building stone has its crushing strength more than

1. 1500 kg/cm2
2. 500 kg/cm2
3. 2000 kg/cm2
4. 100 kg/cm2

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