Geology MCQ Practice Paper – 005
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#1. In Mohs’ scale of hardness, how many minerals are of silicate composition?
#2. Which one of the following river systems forms the largest fluvio-deltaic system in the world?
#3. Which one amongst the following rocks commonly has highest unconfined compressive strength?
#4. Eparchean unconformity separates geological units of
Study the map showing elevation of selected locations and outcrops of sedimentary beds.
#5. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Chalcopyrite
B) Pyrite
C) Pyrrhotite
D) Bornite
E) Sphalerite
F) Chalcocite
#6. Select the copper ore minerals from the list:
#7. A metamorphic rock consists of pyroxene, plagioclase and quartz, and exhibits hornfelsic texture. The rock has undergone _____________ metamorphism.
| Group I | Group II |
| (P) Interference colour | (1) Property of a single grain seen under microscope in polarized light |
| (Q)Twinkling | (2) Property of a single grain seen under microscope under crossed nicols |
| (R) Pleochroism | (3) Property seen when several grains are viewed collectively under microscope in polarized light |
| (S) Play of colours | (4) Property of a mineral seen in hand specimen |
#8. Match the items in Group I with those in Group II
