Earth Science MCQ Geology Quiz

Geology Model Test Paper

Q.1 : Rampura-Agucha (Rajasthan) lead-zinc deposits are located in the
(a) Bddeikhand Gneiss.
(b) Gangpur series.
(c) Sakoli series.
(d) Bhiiyiiara belt.
ANSWER:(d)

Q.2 : The pb-zn mineralisation in Zawar belt is largely confined to the :

(a) Schist rocks.
(D) Quartile rocks.
(c) Dolomite rocks.
(d) Slate rocks.
ANSWER:(c)

Q3: The chemical formula Mg0 represents:

(a) Magnesite.
(b) Pericles.
(c) Serpentine.
(d) Carmelite.
ANSWER:(b)

Q.4 :The Mn-ore deposits of M.P. and Maharashtra are associated with :
(a) Gondite rocks.
(b) Kouretas rocks.
(c) Lateritic formation.
(d) Khondalites rocks.
ANSWER:(a)

Q.5 Mark the correct statement regarding Kouretas:

(a) lt is a hybrid rock.
(b) It was formed by assimilation of Mn-bearing rock material with igneous magma.
(c) These are formed in Andhra Pradesh and adjacent parts of Orissa.
(d) All are correct.
ANSWER:(d)

Q.6 : Manganese is used ln :

(a) Manufacture of Ferro-alloy metals
(b) Chemical and glass industries.
(C) Paints and pigments industries.
(d) All the above.
ANSWER:(d)

Q7: The function of manganese in the glass melt is:

(a) As a purifier. .
(b) To neutralize the effect of iron which imparts a greenish tint?
(c) To get solid glass.
(d) All the above.
ANSWER: (b)

Q.8: Molybdenum is obtained from:

(a) Molybdenite.
(b) Wulfenite.
(c) Ferromolybdite.
(d) All the above.
ANSWER: (d)

Q9 : Wolframite is a ore of :
(a) Vanadium.
(b) Cobalt.
(c)Antimony.
(d) Tungsten.
ANSWER: (d)

Q.10: Antimony mineralisation in Chamois in Uttar Pradesh is:

(a) Occuring in Precambrian (chili) rocks.
(b) The mineralisation is of synsedimentary and Hydrothermal types.
(c) Associated with copper and lron ores.
(d) Both (a) and (b) are correct.
ANSWER:(d)

Q.11 : The Platinum Group Minerals are commonly associated with :

(a) Chromiurnore deposits.
(b) Chromium and Nickel ore deposits. '
(c) Chromium, Nickel and Copper ore deposits.
(d) Nickel, iron and Copper ore deposits.
ANSWER:(C)

Q.12 : Chrysolite is commercially referred as :

(a) Blue asbestos.
(b) White asbestos.
(c) Black asbestos.
(d) Green asbestos.
ANSWER:(b)

Q.13 :Asbestos is usually associated with :

(a) Acidic rocks.
(b) Acidic and basic-rocks
(c) Basic rocks.
(d) Basic and Ultra basic rocks.
ANSWER:(d)

Q.14: Blue asbestos is another name of:

(a) Amosite.
(b) Tremolite.
(c) Anthophyllite.
(d) Crocidolite.
ANSWER:(d)

Q.15: Heavy spar is the name given to:

(a) Floorspar.
(b) Baryte.
(c) Cryolite.
(d) Diatomite.
ANSWER:(b)

Q.16: lndicolite is a:
(a) Black variety of zircon.
(b) Red variety of Tourmaline.
(c) Green variety of Tourmaline.
(d) Transparent blue variety of Chrysoberye.
ANSWER: (c)

Q.17: Lapse Buru deposit (in Kharswan, Bihar yare famous for :
(a) Kyanite.
(b) Bauxite.
(c) lron ore.
(d) Magnesite.
ANSWER: (a)

Q.18 : Kyanite has the hardness along the length 4-5 and across It-7, due to this property
it is sometimes known as :
(a) Diaspora.
(b) Distended.
(c) Dictate.
(d) Diatomite.
ANSWER: (b)

Q.19: Rewa sillimanite is:

(a) Reddish in colour.
(b) Greenish in colour.
(c) Brown in colour.
(d) Black in colour.
ANSWER: (b)

Q.20: Underground mining for talc is done at Douse, which is situated in

(a) Tamil Nadu.
(b) Rajasthan.
(c) Uttar Pradesh.
(d) Andhra Pradesh.
ANSWER: (b)

Q.21: Which iron ore is chiefly mined at the KudremuKh mines?

(a) Hematite.
(b)Magnetite.
(c) Siderite.
(d) Dust ore.
ANSWER:(b)

Q.22 the Transparent red variety of zircon is known as:

(a) Aquamarine.
(b) Hyacinth.
(c) Rebellite.
(d) Amethyst.
ANSWER: (b)

Q.23: Aventurine is a variety of:

(a) Garnet.
(b) Feldspar.
(c) Calcite.
(d) Beryl.
ANSWER: (b)

Q.24: Kyanite deposit of Lapse Buru, Bihar occurs in association with:

(a) Calcareous rocks.
(b) Topaz-bearing rocks.
(c) Quartz rocks.
(d) Garnet-bearing rocks.
ANSWER: (c)

Q.25: The most important occurrence of silimanite:

(a) Khasi Hills (Assam).
(b) Nongston area (Meghalaya).
(c) Pipra area (Madhya Pradesh).
(d) All the above.
ANSWER: (d)