Engineering :: Building Materials
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| 1. |
The rocks formed due to solidification of molten mass laying below or above the earth surface, are called |
| A. |
aqueous rocks |
B. |
sedimentary rocks |
| C. |
metamorphic rocks |
D. |
igneous rocks |
Answer: Option D
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| 2. |
The sedimentary rocks are formed due to |
| A. |
solidification of molten mass lying below or above the earth surface |
B. |
gradual deposition of materials like sand, clay, etc., generally by setting water |
| C. |
alteration of original structure under heat and excessive pressure |
D. |
none of the above |
Answer: Option B
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| 3. |
The rocks formed due to alteration of original structure under heat and excessive pressure are called metamorphic rocks. |
Answer: Option A
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| 4. |
Granite is an example of |
| A. |
aqueous rocks |
B. |
sedimentary rocks |
| C. |
metamorphic rocks |
D. |
igneous rocks |
Answer: Option D
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| 5. |
Igeous rock has |
| A. |
crystalline, glossy or fused texture |
B. |
foliated structure which is hard and durable |
| C. |
layers of different composition, colour and structure |
D. |
none of the above |
Answer: Option A
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| 6. |
Laterite is chemically classified as |
| A. |
caleareous rock |
B. |
argillaceous rock |
| C. |
sillcious rock |
D. |
metamorphic rock |
Answer: Option B
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| 7. |
The calcareour rocks have |
| A. |
lime or calcium carbonate |
B. |
clay or alumina |
Answer: Option A
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| 8. |
Gneiss is chemically classified as |
| A. |
calcareous rock |
B. |
argillaceous rock |
| C. |
silicious rock |
D. |
none of these |
Answer: Option C
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| 9. |
Which of the following is an example of agrillaceous rock? |
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Kaolin |
B. |
Slate |
| C. |
Laterite |
D. |
all of these |
Answer: Option D
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| 10. |
Which of the following is an example of silicious rock? |
| A. |
Granite |
B. |
Gneiss |
| C. |
Quartzite |
D. |
all of these |
Answer: Option D
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