1. Granite, Basalt, & Trap are: ?

stratified rocks

unstratified rocks

foliated rocks

none of the above

Answer: unstratified rocks

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2. Kaolin is chemically classified as: ?

metamorphic rock

argillaceous rock

calcareous rock

silicious rock

Answer: calcareous rock

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3. Upper boundary of the troposphere is known as: ?

tropopause

tropoclause

tropotop

none of the above

Answer: tropopause

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4. Rocks formed by gradual deposition, are known as: ?

sedimentary rocks

igneous rocks

metamorphic rocks

none of these

Answer: sedimentary rocks

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5. The principal setback(s) of "Continental Drift Theory" lies in the fact that it is incapable of accounting for the: ?

presence of adequate force necessary for the process of drifting

exact reason for the commencement of the drift just after the Palaeozoic period

all the above

none of the above

Answer: all the above

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6. Kyanite has got a ......... structure. ?

columnar

fibrous

mammillary

reniform

Answer: fibrous

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7. Schist may be resulted from the metamorphic transformation of: ?

sandstone

shale

conglomerate

none of the above

Answer: shale

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8. Peridotite is an example of: ?

acidic igneous rocks

metamorphic rocks

basic igneous rocks

ultra-basic igneous rocks

Answer: ultra-basic igneous rocks

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9. Rocks resulting from the deterioration of massive magmatic or sedimentary rocks are known as ?

chemical deposits

fragmental rocks

organogenous rocks

none of the above

Answer: fragmental rocks

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10. Limestone & Marble - on the basis of their chemical characteristics - may be classified as: ?

calcarious rocks

argillaceous rocks

silicious rocks

none of the above

Answer: calcarious rocks

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