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Engineering Geology Mcqs

Our 1000+ Engineering Geology MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions and Answers) focus on all areas of Engineering Geology covering 100+ topics. These topics are chosen from a collection of the most authoritative and best reference books on Engineering Geology. One should spend 1 hour daily practicing these MCQs for 2-3 months to learn and assimilate the Engineering Geology subject comprehensively. This way of systematic learning will prepare anyone easily for Engineering Geology exams, contests, online tests, quizzes, MCQ-tests, viva-voce, interviews, and certifications.

 

Engineering Geology Multiple Choice Questions Highlights

  • 1000+ Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) in Engineering Geology with a detailed explanation of every question.
  • These MCQs cover theoretical concepts, true-false(T/F) statements, fill-in-the-blanks, and match the following style statements.
  • These MCQs also cover numerical as well as diagram-oriented MCQs.
  • These MCQs are organized chapterwise and each Chapter is further organized topicwise.
  • Every MCQ set focuses on a specific topic of a given Chapter in the Engineering Geology Subject.

 

Who should Practice Engineering Geology MCQs?

  • Students who are preparing for college tests and exams such as mid-term tests and semester tests on Engineering Geology.
  • Students who are preparing for Online/Offline Tests/Contests in Engineering Geology.
  • Students who wish to sharpen their knowledge of Engineering Geology Subject.
  • Anyone preparing for Aptitude test in Engineering Geology.
  • Anyone preparing for interviews (campus/off-campus interviews, walk-in interviews, and company interviews).
  • Anyone preparing for entrance examinations and other competitive examinations.
  • All - Experienced, Freshers and College / School Students.
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The slope starting from the farthest end of the continental shelf and continuing up to sea floor is __________

A) Continental belt B) Continental bench
C) Beach D) Continental slope
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Continental slope

Explanation: Continental slope is the slope starting from the farthest end of the continental shelf and continuing up to sea floor. It may be gentle or very steep in gradient varying between 1 in 4 to 1 in 6.

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The gently sloping land part that remains partly submerged under seawater is __________

A) Continental shelf B) Continental bench
C) Beach D) Continental slope
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Continental shelf

Explanation: Continental shelf is the gently sloping land part that remains partly submerged under seawater. It may be only a narrow strip or quite an extensive area stretching for hundreds of kilometres.

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Category: Civil Engineering MCQs
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Places of steep drops in elevation in the course of a river are called __________

A) Depressions B) Cavities
C) Knickpoints D) Nickopoints
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Knickpoints

Explanation: Kickpoints are actually places of steep drops in elevation in the course of a river. These are very often caused due to presence of rocks of unequal hardness at those places.

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The condition not favouring the formation of delta is __________

A) Absence of strong sea currents B) Presence of good quality of load
C) Slope of seashore where the stream enters must be gentle D) Presence of strong sea currents
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Presence of strong sea currents

Explanation: Three conditions necessary for the formation and growth of a delta are: absence of any strong sea currents; presence of good quality of load in the stream and the slope of seashore where the stream enters the seawater must necessarily be quite gentle and wide.

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The fore-set beds are intermediate layers.

A) True B) False
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) True

Explanation: The fore-sets are the intermediate layers and often show very steep inclination. The fore-set beds are made up of thick layers of sand and clay.

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A typical delta is made of how many layers?

A) 2 B) 3
C) 5 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

Explanation: A typical simple delta is commonly made of three layers of which only the top layer may be sub aerial, that is exposed on the surface.

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Alluvial deposits of roughly triangular shape that are deposited by major rivers at their mouths are called __________

A) Deltas B) Backwaters
C) Lakes D) Streams
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Deltas

Explanation: Deltas are defined as alluvial deposits of roughly triangular shape that are deposited by major rivers at their mouths, i.e., where they enter a sea.

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The most common type of flood plains are __________

A) Flat flood plains B) Simple flood plains
C) Compound flood plains D) Complex flood plains
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Complex flood plains

Explanation: Convex flood plains are the most common type and are associated with many major rivers of the world.

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