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1. Gypsum is a
a) mechanically formed sedimentary rock
b) igneous rock
c) chemically precipitated sedimentary rock
d) metamorphic rock
Ans: c
2. Which of the following sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action ?
a) sand stone
b) lime stone
c) shale
d) gypsum
Ans: a
3. Which of the following represents a metamorphic rock?
i) slate
ii) shale
iii) quartzite
The correct answer is
a) only (iii)
b) both (i) and (iii)
c) both (ii) and (iii)
d) all (i), (ii) and (iii)
Ans: b
4. Quartitze is a
a) silicious rock
b) argillaceous rock
c) calcareous rock
d) aqueous rock
Ans: a
5. Which of the following is a mineral ?
a) basalt
b) granite
c) quartz
d) syenite
Ans: c
6. Slate is formed by metamorphic action on
a) shale
b) lime stone
c) sand stone
d) granite
Ans: a
7. Sandstone is a
i) sedimentary rock
ii) aqueous rock
iii) silicious rock
The correct answer is
a) only (i)
b) both (i) and (ii)
c) both (i) and (iii)
d) all (i), (ii) and (iii)
Ans: d
8. Which of the following is a rock ?
a) quartz
b) mica
c) gypsum
d) none of the above
Ans: c
9. 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
Ans: d
10. A heavy stone is suitable for
a) arches
b) rubble masonry
c) roads
d) retaining walls
Ans: d
11. The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be.
a) hard
b) tough
c) heavy
d) light
Ans: a
12. Which of the following metamorphic rocks has the most weather resisting characteristics?
a) marble
b) quartzite
c) slate
d) lime stone
Ans: b
13. A good building stone should not absorb water more than
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 15%
d) 20%
Ans: a
14. Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics ?
a) marble
b) lime stone
c) compact sand stone
d) granite
Ans: c
15. Jumper is a tool used for
a) testing of stones
b) quarrying of stones
c) dressing of stones
d) none of the above
Ans: b
16. The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbours is-
a) hardness test
b) workability test
c) weight test
d) toughness test
Ans: c
17. The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is
a) quartz
b) felspar
c) mica
d) none of the above
Ans: a
18. Granite is not suitable for ordinary building purpose because
a) it can not be polished
b) it is not a fire proof material
c) it is costly
d) it has less crushing strength
Ans: c
19. 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) quartzite
Ans: a
20. The preparation of surface of stone to obtain plain edges or to obtain stones of required size and shape is known as
a) quarrying of stones
b) blasting of stones
c) seasoning of stones
d) dressing of stones
Ans: d
