Description : The rocks in which argil (or clay) predominates, are called (A) Siliceous rocks (B) Argillaceous rocks (C) Calcareous rocks (D) Igneous rocks
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Chemically, marble is known as (A) Metamorphic rock (B) Argillaceous rock (C) Calcareous rock (D) Siliceous rock
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Cement used for normal concrete construction, is obtained by burning a mixture of (A) Siliceous and argillaceous materials (B) Argillaceous and calcareous materials (C) Siliceous and calcareous materials (D) Siliceous, argillaceous and calcareous materials
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Laterite is a/an (A) Volcanic rock (B) Argillaceous rock (C) Calcareous rock (D) Siliceous rock
Description : Kaolin is chemically classified as (A) Metamorphic rock (B) Argillaceous rock (C) Calcareous rock (D) Siliceous rock
Description : In a rock calcium carbonate predominates. State whether it is: (A) Siliceous rock (B) Argillaceous rock (C) Calcareous rock (D) None of these
Description : Quartzite is a (A) Metamorphic rock (B) Argillaceous rock (C) Calcareous rock (D) Siliceous rock
Description : Cement is obtained by burning a mixture of the following materials [ A ] Siliceous materials [ B ] Argillaceous materials [ C ] Calcareous materials [ D ] All the above
Last Answer : [ D ] All the above
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Sand stones may be divided into calcareous, siliceous and ferruginous sand stones (B) Concrete using sand stones, cracks due to excessive shrinkage (C) Broken bricks produce a concrete having good fire resisting qualities (D) All the above
Description : The major constituents of glass are (A) Lime, clay and soda ash (B) Sand, lime and soda ash (C) Silica, alumina and clay (D) Silica, alumina and soda ash
Last Answer : (B) Sand, lime and soda ash
Description : In the manufacture of cement, the dry of wet mixtue of calcareous and argillaceous materials is burnt in a (a) A Rotary kiln (b) A Grinder (c) Country kiln (d) All the above
Last Answer : (a) A Rotary kiln
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 : Calcareous & argillaceous materials are used in the manufacture of (A) Lead (B) Cement (C) Carbon disulphide (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Cement
Description : Sandstone is a (i) Sedimentary rock (ii) Aqueous rock (iii) Siliceous rock The correct answer is (A) Only (i) (B) Both (i) and (ii) (C) Both (i) and (iii) (D) All (i), (ii) and (iii)
Description : If the ore impurities is (A) Clay, lime stone is used as flux (B) Lime stone, clay is used as flux (C) Quartz, lime stone and argillaceous iron ores are used as flux (D) All the above
Description : If the iron ore contains clay as an impurity, the flux added during calcination, is (A) Clay (B) Lime stone (C) Argillaceous iron ore (D) All the above
Description : In order of increasing percentage of silica, the correct sequence is (A) Sandy clay, calcareous clay, pure clay (B) Calcareous clay, pure clay, sandy clay (C) Pure clay, sandy clay, calcareous clay (D) None of these
Description : Which of the following pairs gives a correct combination of the useful and harmful constituents respectively of a good brick earth? (A) Lime stone and alumina (B) Silica and alkalies (C) Alumina and iron (D) Alkalies and magnesium
Description : Lime stones are generally known as (A) Aqueous rocks (B) Sedimentary rocks (C) Stratified rocks (D) All the above
Description : Most suitable rocks for construction of tunneling: (A) Argillaceous S.st (B) Vesicular or amygdaloidal basalts (C) Limestone (D) Schist & Phyllite
Last Answer : (B) Vesicular or amygdaloidal basalts
Description : Major coal deposits of India occur in (a) Seams separated by igneous rocks (b) Seams separated by sedimentary rocks (c) Seams separated by metamorphic rocks (d) Open cast mines
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : The percentage of alumina and silica in good fire clay vary respectively is (A) 25, 75 (B) 30, 70 (C) 35, 65 (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Rocks containing more than 65 % Sio2 are a. Neutral b. Acidic c. Alkaline d. Calcareous
Last Answer : b. Acidic
Description : Concrete contains (i)Siliceous aggregates, having higher coefficient of expansion (ii)Igneous aggregates, having intermediate coefficient of expansion (iii)Lime stones, having lowest coefficient of expansion [ A ] i and iii [ B ] ii and iii [ C ] i and ii [ D ] i, ii and iii
Last Answer : [ D ] i, ii and iii
Description : Which of the following constituents impart plasticity to brick earth a) Alumina* b) Silica c) Lime d) Magnesia
Last Answer : a) Alumina*
Description : The light weight aggregates are obtained from (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Metamorphic rocks (C) Igneous rocks (D) Volcanic source
Description : The rocks formed from molten magma, are called (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Igneous rocks (C) Metamorphic rocks (D) None of these
Description : Granite mainly composed of quartz and feldspar particles, is obtained from (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Metamorphic rocks (C) Igneous rocks (D) All the above
Description : Gneiss is obtained from (A) Igneous rocks (B) Metamorphic rocks (C) Sedimentary rocks (D) Sedimentary metamorphic rocks
Description : Rocks formed due to alteration of original structure due to heat and excessive pressure are called (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Igneous rocks (C) Metamorphic rocks (D) None of these
Description : The rocks formed by gradual deposition, are called (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Igneous rocks (C) Metamorphic rocks (D) None of these
Description : The foliated structure is very common in (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Igneous rocks (C) Metamorphic rocks (D) None of these
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 sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action? (A) Sand stone (B) Lime stone (C) Shale (D) Gypsum
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The distinct plane of division along which a stone can easily be split, is called natural bed of stone (B) The natural bed of sedimentary ... planes of stratification (C) The natural bed of igneous rocks is not defined (D) All the above
Description : The Spanish river is known for its deep reddish colour and very acidic water. The river is also of interest to astro-biologists who have compared its constituents to those of Mars’ rocks. Which company takes its name from this river?
Last Answer : Rio Tinto.
Description : Which of the following are true with regard to coal in India? 2. Coal is found in sedimentary rocks 3. The best quality of coal is lignite 4. The largest and oldest coalfield in India is known as the 'Ruhr of India'. 5. The ... (a) I and IV (b) I, II and III (c) I, III and IV (d) II, III and IV
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Which of the following are true with regard to coal in India? 1. Coal is found in sedimentary rocks 2. The best quality of coal is lignite 3. The largest and oldest coalfied in india is known as the ruhr of india 4. The Damodar ... (a) I and IV (b) I, II and III (c) I, II and IV (d) II, III and IV
Description : The rocks formed out of layers of sediment bonded together are known as --------? A. Metamorphic rocks B. Sedimentary rocks (Answer) C. Igneous rocks D. All of the above
Last Answer : B. Sedimentary rocks (Answer)
Description : Concrete containing (A) Siliceous aggregates, has higher co-efficient of expansion (B) Igneous aggregates, has intermediate coefficient of expansion (C) Lime stones, has lowest co-efficient of expansion (D) All the above
Description : How are minerals formed in sedimentary rocks? -SST 10th
Last Answer : . In sedimentary rocks, a number of minerals occur in beds or layers. . They have been formed as a result of deposition, accumulation and concentration in horizontal strata. . Coal and some ... potash salt and sodium salt. These are formed as a result of evaporation especially in arid regions.
Description : How do minerals occur in sedimentary rocks ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Minerals occur in beds or layers in sedimentary rocks. They are formed as a result of deposition, accumulation, and concentration in the horizontal strata. For example - coal, which has been formed ... . Minerals like gypsum, potash salt, and sodium salt are formed as a result of evaporation.
Last Answer : In sedimentary rocks, minerals occur in beds or layers.
Description : Where do minerals occur in sedimentary rocks? -SST 10th
Last Answer : In sedimentary rocks minerals occur in beds or layers.
Description : How do minerals occur in sedimentary rocks? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) In sedimentary rocks a number of minerals occur in beds or layers. (ii) They have been formed as a result of deposition, accumulation and concentration in horizontal strata. (iii) Coal and ... sedentary numerals such as gypsum, potash salt and sodium salt are formed as a result of evaporation.
Description : What happens when igneous and sedimentary rocks go under great heat and pressure? -Geography
Last Answer : They change into metamorphic rocks.
Description : Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments. -Geography
Last Answer : Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments because of the following reasons: Igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks, decompose, disintegrate and wear down due to weathering. This material is ... are solidified into layers due to pressure from overlying sediments they are called sedimentary rocks.
Description : What is the term as the drainage pattern developed on folded sedimentary rocks? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Trellis'
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