Description : The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is (A) Granite (B) Chalk (C) Slate (D) Sand stone
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings? (A) Granite (B) Marble (C) Sand stone (D) Slate
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Which of the following metamorphic rocks has the most weather resisting characteristics? (A) Marble (B) Quartzite (C) Slate (D) Lime stone
Description : Which one of the following is igneous rock? (1) Limestone (2) Granite (3) Marble (4) Slate
Last Answer : (2) Granite Explanation: Igneous rock (derived from the Latin word ignis meaning fire) is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic rock. Igneous rock is ... of three processes: an increase in temperature, a decrease in pressure, or a change in composition.
Description : Which of the following is an organic rock? (1) Marble (2) Coal (3) Granite (4) Slate
Last Answer : (2) Coal Explanation: Coal is an organic sedimentary rock that forms mainly from plant debris. The plant debris usually accumulates in a swamp environment.
Description : When Granite rocks get metamorphosed, they form – (1) Quartzite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate
Last Answer : (2) Gneiss Explanation: Gneiss is a high grade metamorphic rock formed by the metamorphosis of granite which is a sedimentary rock. Gneiss is typically associated with major mountain ... planar structures), characterized by alternating darker and lighter colored bands, called "gneissic banding".
Description : . Match List I (Original Rock) with List II (Metamorphic Rock) and select the correct answer using the code given below: L i st I L i st I I (Or i gi nal Rock ) (Met amor phi c Rock ) A. Granite I. Diamond B. Coal II. Marble C. ... II, C-IV, D-I (3) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III (4) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Last Answer : (4) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Description : When Granite rocks get metamorphosed, they form (1) Quartzite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate
Last Answer : Gneiss
Description : Which of the following is an organic rock ? (1) Marble (2) Coal (3) Granite (4) Slate
Last Answer : Coal
Description : Which one of the following is igneous rock ? (1) Limestone (2) Granite (3) Marble (4) Slate
Last Answer : Granite
Description : Slate is formed by metamorphic action on (A) Shale (B) Lime stone (C) Sand stone (D) Granite
Description : Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics? (A) Marble (B) Lime stone (C) Compact sand stone (D) Granite
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Granite is not suitable for ordinary building purpose because (A) It cannot be polished (B) It is not a fire proof material (C) It is costly (D) It has less crushing strength
Description : Stone generally preferred for railway ballast is a) Sandstone b) Dolomite c) Marble d) Basalt or trap granite*
Last Answer : d) Basalt or trap granite*
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Acid test is done to find out the weathering quality of stones (B) Attrition test is done to find out the rate of wear of stones which are used ... (C) Crushing test is done to find out the compressive strength of the stone (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than (A) 50 MPa (B) 100 MPa (C) 150 MPa (D) 200 MPa
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Sandy clayloam contains highest percentage of sand (B) Silty clayloam contains highest percentage of silt (C) Stiff boulder clay offers maximum shear strength (D) Soft chalk carries least safe load
Description : The rock generally used for roofing, is (A) Granite (B) Basalt (C) Slate (D) Pumice
Description : Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica (A) Basalt and marble are the only metamorphic rocks (B) There is no sedimentary rock (C) Granite is the only igneous rock (D) Quartz and mica are minerals
Description : Which of the following is not a compound of calcium? (a) Gypsum (b) Marble (c) Chalk (d) Molybdenum
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Find the odd one: (1) Marble (2) Chalk (3) Limestone (4) Slaked lime
Last Answer : Slaked lime
Description : The rock which is not calcareous, is: (A) Lime stone (B) Chalk (C) Laterite (D) None of these
Last Answer : (D) None of these
Description : Calcareous and argillaceous materials used in manufacture of cement consists of (a) Lime stone (b) Chalk (c) Shales (d) All the above
Last Answer : (d) All the above
Description : Gneiss, Marble, Quartzite and Slate are
Last Answer : Ans. Metamorphic rocks
Description : Sandstone is metamorphosed to: (1) Shale (2) Slate (3) Quartzite (4) Marble
Last Answer : (3) Quartzite Explanation: Sandstone can be turned into a metamorphic rock by being either heated up to a point where it undergoes a significant change or subjected to high pressures, or ... some combination thereof. A common result of the metamorphosis of sandstone is the creation of quartzite.
Description : Shale is metamorphosed into which of the following rocks? (1) Graphite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate
Last Answer : (4) Slate Explanation: From depth of burial by continual sediment deposition from above, or from compressional stress from tectonic plate collisions, shale is metamorphosed into slate over ... gradually transformed into minerals that are more stable in the newly forming higher pressure environment.
Description : The metamorphic rock which forms from pure limestone is: w) slate x) gneiss y) schist z) marble
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- MARBLE
Last Answer : Quartzite
Last Answer : Slate
Description : The commonly used material in the manufacture of cement is (A) Sand stone (B) Slate (C) Lime stone (D) Graphite
Last Answer : (C) Lime stone
Description : The commonly used raw material in the manufacture of cement, is (A) Slate (B) Sand stone (C) Lime stone (D) Basalt
Description : Which of the following is an example of Plutonic Igneous Rock? (1) Basalt (2) Granite (3) Slate (4) Dolomite
Last Answer : (2) Granite Explanation: When magma solidifies under the earth's surface, it forms plutonic rock bodies or plutons. The most common rock types in plutons are granite, granodiorite, tonalite, monzonite, and quartz diorite.
Description : Which of the following is an igneous rock? w) Granite x) Shale y) Coal z) Slate
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- GRANITE
Description : Dorry's testing machine is used for (A) Crushing test of stone (B) Hardness test of stone (C) Impact test of stone (D) Water absorption test
Description : Is marble tile as durable as granite tile for an entry?
Last Answer : Marble is every bit as durable as granite. It's also more beautiful and much more expensive, although granite is hardly cheap.
Description : What is the difference between a marble countertop, and a granite countertop?
Last Answer : A granite countertop is more resistent to liquid spills than a marble countertop, else they are both very similar.
Description : Which makes a better counter top material in the kitchen, granite or marble?
Last Answer : Granite would be the better choice simply becaue it
Description : The Jawar mines of Udaipur are famous for (a) Marble (b) Zinc (c) Granite (d) Bauxite
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : When limestone is subjected to high temperature and pressure known as Metamorphism, it results in the formation of? a. Granite b. Quicklime c. Sandstone d. Marble
Last Answer : d. Marble
Description : Give the uses of granite & marble polishing waste.
Last Answer : Uses of granite & marble polishing waste : 1. Used as fine aggregate in mortar & concrete. 2. Used in manufacturing of bricks. 3. Used inmanufacturing of artificial stone. 4. Used inmanufacturing of paving blocks.
Description : Give any two uses of granite and marble polishing waste.
Last Answer : Use of granite and marble polishing waste. 1. It is used in manufacturing of brick and tiles 2. It is used for filling joints in flooring. 3. It is used in self-compacting concrete.
Description : A rock composed of cemented sand and gravel is: w) shale x) conglomerate y) granite z) marble
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- CONGLOMERATE
Description : Which of the following is a metamorphic rock? w) sandstone x) granite y) quartz z) marble
Description : Which of the following pairs contains one igneous and one sedimentary rock? w) shale and marble x) sandstone and quartzite y) granite and limestone z) obsidian and gneiss
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- GRANITE AND LIMESTONE
Description : The smoothened surface of the front face of the guay walls, is known as fending which is made of (A) Granite stone (B) Timber (C) Steel (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of a railway bridge? (A) Granite (B) Sand stone (C) Lime stone (D) Quartze
Description : A piece of timber whose thickness and width are respectively 5 cm and 10 cm is called (A) Slate (B) Plank (C) Board (D) Strip
Description : In favourable circumstances a 15 cm concrete cube after 28 days, attains a maximum crushing strength (A) 100 kg/cm2 (B) 200 kg/cm2 (C) 300 kg/cm2 (D) 400 kg/cm
Description : Minimum number of 50 kg cement bags per cubic metre of concrete for a mix corresponding to crushing strength 280 kg/cm2 at 28 days, are (A) 5.0 (B) 6.5 (C) 7.0 (D) 7.5