1. Asbestos has got a ......... structure ?

foliated

fibrous

granular

bladed

Answer: fibrous

Explanation:


2. Dolomite is a Limestone containing carbonate of magnesia upto ?

15%

20%

25%

45%

Answer: 20%

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3. Syenite & Andesite (silica 70-80%) are the examples of: ?

acidic igneous rocks

intermediate igneous rocks

basic igneous rocks

ultra-basic igneous rocks

Answer: intermediate igneous rocks

Explanation:


4. The colour of statuary marble used for Sculptor's work is ?

red

blue

white

green

Answer: red

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5. All volcanic rocks are amply suitable for use as crushed stone because they are: ?

hard & tough

having high cementing property

resistant to abrasion

all the above

Answer: all the above

Explanation:


6. Rocks resulting from the accumulation of plant & animal remains are known as: ?

chemical deposits

fragmental rocks

organogenous rocks

none of the above

Answer: organogenous rocks

Explanation:


7. Quartzite is a: ?

metamorphic rock

argtillaceous rock

calcareous rock

silicious rock

Answer: silicious rock

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8. The rock used for the construction of "Gateway of India" (in Mumbai) is: ?

light coloured variety of trap rocks

granite of South India

charnockite of South India

none of the above

Answer: light coloured variety of trap rocks

Explanation:


9. Troposphere is the lowermost atmospheric zone whose upper boundary lies at about: ?

115 km above the earth surface

9 km and 18 km above the surface at poles and equator respectively

700 km above the earth surface

none of the above

Answer: 9 km and 18 km above the surface at poles and equator respectively

Explanation:


10. Specific gravity of Quartz (SiO?) lies between: ?

2.30-2.60

2.60-2.64

3.60-4.00

none of the above

Answer: 2.60-2.64

Explanation: