Description : Which one of the following is the example of sedimentary rocks? (1) Loess (2) Basalt (3) Granite (4) Gabbro
Last Answer : (1) Loess Explanation: Loess is an Aeolian sediment formed by the accumulation of wind-blown silt, typically in the 20-50 micrometer size range, twenty percent or less clay and the balance equal parts ... German origin and means "loose." It was first applied to Rhine River valley loess about 1821.
Description : Which of the following is not an Igneous Rock? (1) Dolomite (2) Granite (3) Basalt (4) Gabbro
Last Answer : Dolomite
Description : Which one of the following is a Sedimentary Rock ? (1) Granite (2) Charnockite (3) Basalt (4) Arkose
Last Answer : Arkose
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
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The rock that results from solidification of molten lava from a volcano is an example of which of the following ? (1) Igneous Rock (2) Granite Rock (3) Basalt Rock (4) Magnetite
Last Answer : Igneous Rock
Description : Which of the following is an example of Plutonic Igneous Rock? (1) Basalt (2) Granite (3) Slate (4) Dolomite
Last Answer : Granite
Last Answer : (1) Dolomite Explanation: Dolomite is a common sedimentary rock-forming mineralcomposed of calcium magnesium carbonate, ideally CaMg(CO3)2. It is the primary component of the sedimentary rock ... rock known as dolomitic marble. Limestone that contains some dolomite is known as dolomitic limestone
Description : The rock that results from solidification of molten lava from a volcano is an example of Which of the following? (1) Igneous rocks (2) Granite Rock (3) Basalt Rock (4) Magnetite
Last Answer : (1) Igneous rocks Explanation: Igneous rocks are formed through the cooling and solidification of magma (or lava).
Description : Which one of the following is a Sedimentary Rock? (1) Granite (2) Charnockite (3) Basalt (4) Arkose
Last Answer : (4) Arkose Explanation: Arkose is a detrital sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. It is commonly coarsegrained and usually either pink of gray (depending on the color of feldspar).
Description : Metamorphic rocks originate from— (1) igneous rocks (2) sedimentary rocks (3) both igneous and sedimentary rocks (4) None of these
Last Answer : both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Description : When Granite rocks get metamorphosed, they form (1) Quartzite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate
Last Answer : Gneiss
Description : Granite, quartzite areas have upstanding look because (1) mechanically wealthered faster (2) these rocks are resistant to all kinds of erosion (3) these rocks are not easily croded (4) not easily worn down
Last Answer : not easily worn down
Description : Laterite soil develops as a result of : (1) deposits of alluvial (2) deposits of loess (3) leaching (4) continued vegetation cover
Last Answer : leaching
Description : Which of the following rock is volcanic in native ? a. Basalt b. Diorite c. Monzonite d. Gabbro
Last Answer : a. Basalt
Description : What is the volcanic equivalent of the gabbro? (A) rhyolite (B) gabbro (C) andesite (D) basalt
Last Answer : basalt
Description : Which one of the following statements is NOT correct? [IAS 2003] (a) Black cotton soil of north-west India was formed by the weathering of basaltic lava rocks (b) Sedimentary rocks are distinguished ... feldspar and mica in it (d) A metamorphic rock is softer and less compact than its original type
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
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
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Granite is obtained from a) Igneous rocks* b) Sedimentary rocks c) Metamorphic r
Last Answer : a) Igneous rocks*
Description : Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called (1) Basalt (2) Laccolith (3) Lava (4) Magma
Last Answer : Magma
Description : Spot the odd item in the following : (1) Basalt (2) Ruby (3) Emerald (4) Sapphire
Last Answer : Basalt
Description : Marble is the metamorphosed form of (1) Shale (2) Basalt (3) Sandstone (4) Limestone
Last Answer : Limestone
Description : The rock that results from solidification of molten lava from a volcano is an example of which of the following? (1) Igneous Rock (2) Granite Rock (3) Basalt Rock (4) Magnetite
Last Answer : (1) Igneous Rock Explanation: Igneous rocks are formed through the cooling and solidification of magma (or lava). As hot, molten rock rises to the surface, it undergoes changes in temperature and ... Earth's crust. However, some are also formed on the surface as a result of volcanic activity.
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 : The significant quantity of upper soil is formed by (1) Igneous rock (2) Sedimentary rock (3) Metamorphic rock (4) Biological degradation
Last Answer : Sedimentary rock
Description : The majority of Earth’s crust is composed of which rock ? (1) Igneous (2)Metamorphic (3) Sedimentary (4)Carbonate
Last Answer : Igneous
Description : Dolomite is a/an (1) Sedimentary rock (2) Plutonic rock (3) Igneous rock (4) Metamorphic rock
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 an igneous rock? (1) Sandstone (2) Shale (3) Quartzite (4) Granite
Description : Which one of the following is igneous rock ? (1) Limestone (2) Granite (3) Marble (4) Slate
Description : Basalt is (A) Sedimentary rock (B) Metamorphic rock (C) Extrusive igneous rock (D) Intrusive igneous rock
Description : Granite and Basalt are
Last Answer : Ans. Igneous rocks
Description : Pick up the hypabyssal rock from the following: (A) Granite (B) Dolerite (C) Basalt (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : The rock generally used for roofing, is (A) Granite (B) Basalt (C) Slate (D) Pumice
Description : Pick up the plutonic rock from the following: (A) Granite (B) Dolerite (C) Basalt (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Which of the following is a mineral? (A) Basalt (B) Granite (C) Quartz (D) Syenite
Description : Pick up the volcanic rock from the following: (A) Granite (B) Dolerite (C) Basalt (D) All the above
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 : The core of the earth is thought to be composed of which of the following? w) basalt and granite x) compressed gases y) uranium and lead z) iron and nickel
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- IRON AND NICKEL
Description : Humus is a type of (1) fossil seen on the rocks (2) decaying organic matters in soil (3) fertilizers applied in soil (4) special growth found in plants
Last Answer : decaying organic matters in soil
Description : Winds blowing constantly in one direction in rocky deserts form (1) Chimneys (2) Mushrooms rocks (3) Yardangs (4) Demoiselles
Last Answer : Yardangs
Description : The rapid sliding of large masses of bed rocks is called : (1) Landslide (2) Earthquake (3) Weathering (4) Mass wasting
Last Answer : Landslide
Description : The temperature of water at the bottom of a large waterfall is higher than that of the water at the top. because (1) the falling water absorbs heat from the Sun. (2) the water at the bottom has greater ... of the falling water is converted into heat. (4) rocks on the bed of the river give out heat.
Last Answer : the kinetic energy of the falling water is converted into heat.
Description : Earthquake is caused by (1) disturbance of earth surface (2) adjustment of layers of earth’s crust (3) breakage of rock system (4) upliftment of rocks
Last Answer : disturbance of earth surface
Description : Mica is found in which one of the following pairs of rocks ? (1) Slate- Sandstone (2) Schist-Gneiss (3) Limestone-Sandstone (4) Shale- Limestone
Last Answer : Schist-Gneiss
Description : Shale is metamorphosed into which of the following rocks? (1) Graphite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate
Last Answer : Slate
Description : Consider the following geological phenomena : I. Development of a fault II. Movement along a fault III. Impact produced by a volcanic eruption IV. Folding of rocks Which of the above causes earthquakes ? (1) I, II and III (2) II and IV (3) I, III and IV (4) I to IV
Last Answer : I, II and III
Description : Mushroom Rocks are the typical land forms seen in (1) River Valleys (2) Mountain tops (3) Coastal areas (4) Deserts
Last Answer : Deserts
Description : Coal is an example of (a) Igneous rocks (b) Sedimentary rocks (c) Metamorphic rocks (d) None of the above
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : All example of a mineral occurring as layers in sedimentary rocks is (a) lignite (b) gold (c) lead (d) tin
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
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