Description : Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of Railway Bridge a) Granite* b) Sandstone c) Limestone d) Quartzite
Last Answer : a) Granite*
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 not an Igneous Rock? (1) Dolomite (2) Granite (3) Basalt (4) Gabbro
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
Last Answer : Dolomite
Last Answer : Granite
Description : Marble is the metamorphosed form of (1) Shale (2) Basalt (3) Sandstone (4) Limestone
Last Answer : (4) Limestone Explanation: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock composed of re-crystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Geologists use the term "marble" to refer ... and structures of the original carbonate rock (protolith) have typically been modified or destroyed.
Last Answer : Limestone
Description : An artificial stone made from pieces of white marble, white cement and other coloring agents, generally used for floor and facing walls is known as a) Topaz b) Marble c) Terrazzo* d) Gneiss
Last Answer : c) Terrazzo*
Description : For laying a Railway track the prepared surface ready to receive the ballast is called a) Sub ballast b) Formation* c) Blanket d) Cushion
Last Answer : b) Formation*
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 : 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 : Which of the following is a metamorphic rock? w) sandstone x) granite y) quartz z) marble
Last Answer : ANSWER: 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 rock generally used for roofing, is (A) Granite (B) Basalt (C) Slate (D) Pumice
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics? (A) Marble (B) Lime stone (C) Compact sand stone (D) Granite
Description : The stone whose crushing strength is least, is (A) Granite (B) Chalk (C) Marble (D) Slate
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings? (A) Granite (B) Marble (C) Sand stone (D) Slate
Description : Cross slope of the formation to have good drainage of Ballast section is a) 1 in 40* b) 1 in 50 c) 1 in 30 d) 1 in 20
Last Answer : a) 1 in 40*
Description : In case of LWR track, full ballast section as specified in LWR Manual should be provided up to ……….. from the bridge abutment. a) 200 m b) 50 m c) 300 m d) 100 m*
Last Answer : d) 100 m
Description : Wing walls and return walls are provided to retain a) earth on approaches b) ballast c) track on approaches d) none
Last Answer : a) earth on approaches
Description : Track structure for CC+8 t+ 2 t loaded trains is:- (a) 52 Kg 90 UTS;PSC 1540 sleepers/ Km.; 250 mm ballast. (b) 60 Kg 90 UTS;PSC 1660 sleepers/ Km.; 300 mm ballast.* (c) 52 Kg 72 UTS;PSC 1540 sleepers/ Km.; 300 mm ballast. (d) 90 R;PSC 1340 sleepers/ Km.; 250 mm ballast.
Last Answer : b) 60 Kg 90 UTS;PSC 1660 sleepers/ Km.; 300 mm ballast.*
Description : Minimum depth of ballast cushion below the bottom of sleeper at the rail seat on BG group A route should be :- (a) 350 mm. (b) 250 mm. (c) 300 mm.* (d) 325 mm.
Last Answer : (c) 300 mm.*
Description : All of the following are examples of chemically precipitated sedimentary rock except: w) limestone x) sandstone y) dolomite
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- SANDSTONE
Description : For railway bridges with spans in excess of 30.5m, generally provided with a) deck type girders b) open web through girders* c) semi through girders d) shallow type girders
Last Answer : b) open web through girders*
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
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Among the following list of malachite ,marble anglestite ,azurtite ,dolomite ,sedererite ,calamine and chromite
Last Answer : Among the following list of malachite ,marble anglestite ,azurtite ,dolomite ,sedererite ,calamine and chromite
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 : Spot the odd item of the following : (1) Shale (2) Marble (3) Limestone (4) Sandstone
Last Answer : (2) Marble Explanation: Shale, sandstone and limestone are classic examples of sedimentary rocks; Marble is a type of metamorphic rock. It is a non-foliated metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite.
Description : The aquifer of a famous artesian formation in the Great Plains is a layer of rock called the: w) Clinton limestone x) Dakota sandstone y) Pierre shale z) Vermont marble
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- DAKOTA SANDSTONE
Description : This sedimentary rock was used to build the Pantheon and the Colossium: w) marble x) travertine y) sandstone z) ironstone
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- TRAVERTINE
Last Answer : Marble
Last Answer : Quartzite
Description : Granite and Basalt are
Last Answer : Ans. Igneous rocks
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 : 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.
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 : Pick up the hypabyssal rock from the following: (A) Granite (B) Dolerite (C) Basalt (D) All the above
Description : Pick up the plutonic rock from the following: (A) Granite (B) Dolerite (C) Basalt (D) All the above
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 : 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 : 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 one of the following is a Sedimentary Rock ? (1) Granite (2) Charnockite (3) Basalt (4) Arkose
Last Answer : Arkose
Description : Which one of the following is the example of sedimentary rocks ? (1) Loess (2) Basalt (3) Granite (4) Gabbro
Last Answer : Loess
Description : How does the granite of a mountain change first into a sandstone into a quartzite?
Last Answer : The minerals that make up the granite in the mountain areweathered by chemicals at the surface of the Earth and they allbreak down except the quartz which is stable at the Earth'ssurface.Water, ... deeper it heats up and the grains arewelded together to form a metamorphic rock called a quartzite.
Description : Which one of the following is an igneous rock? (1) Sandstone (2) Shale (3) Quartzite (4) Granite
Last Answer : (4) Granite Explanation: Igneous rock is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic rock. In terms of modes of occurrence, igneous rocks can be either ... cools and solidifies within the crust of a planet. They form central cores of major mountain ranges.
Description : Fossils are rarely found in such rocks as: w) limestone x) sandstone y) shale z) granite
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- GRANITE
Description : Indian type W.C. pan shall have 10cm. S.C.I. trap P or S type with effective seal of (a) 5 cm.* (b) 10 cm. (c) 7.5 cm (d) None of these
Last Answer : (a) 5 cm.*