This set of Engineering Geology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Geological Investigations and Silting”. 1. What is the shape of valley usually preferred for a reservoir? a) U-shaped b) V-shaped c) Flat lands or plains d) U or V-shaped 2. During which condition, permeability of rocks have to be given more importance? … Read more
This set of Engineering Geology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Reservoirs and Their Types”. 1. Artificially created water storage basins with storage capacity that may range from a few thousand cubic meters to thousands of millions cubic meters are called __________ a) Lakes b) Ponds c) Pools d) Reservoirs 2. Depending on … Read more
This set of Engineering Geology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Geological Characters for Investigation”. 1. When a site is said to be sound, which of the following character is not desirable? a) Strong b) Impermeable c) Stable d) Permeable 2. Rocks are inherently which type of materials? a) Isotropic b) Anisotropic c) … Read more
This set of Engineering Geology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Types of Dams – 02”. 1. How many types of arch dams are present? a) 1 b) 3 c) 4 d) 2 2. The type of arch dam in which upstream face is vertical is __________ a) Constant radius arch dam b) … Read more
This set of Engineering Geology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Types of Dams – 01”. 1. A solid barrier constructed at a suitable location across a river valley to impound water is called __________ a) Reservoir b) Dam c) Bridge d) Retaining wall 2. Which among the following is not an objective … Read more
This set of Engineering Geology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Monitoring and Control of Mass Movements”. 1. Which of the following is not a method of control of mass movement? a) Afforestation b) Retaining wall c) Chemical treatment of rocks d) Deforestation 2. While devising a monitoring system, what has to be … Read more
This set of Advanced Engineering Geology Questions and Answers focuses on “Causes of Mass Movements – 02”. 1. Which of the following is not a failure due to the role of water? a) Increase in pore pressure b) Accumulation of water at the back of the rock c) Accumulation of water at the front of … Read more
This set of Engineering Geology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Causes of Mass Movements – 01”. 1. The factors that cause the failure are generally grouped into how many? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 2. The causes which tend to reduce the shearing strength of the soil are __________ … Read more
This set of Engineering Geology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Types of Mass Movements”. 1. What is the downgrade movement of mass along no definite surface called? a) Flowage b) Sliding c) Subsidence d) Earthquake 2. In which type of flowage, failure is not easily perceptible? a) Rapid failure b) Quick failure … Read more
This set of Engineering Geology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Quake Resistant Buildings”. 1. Structures built on which land have to withstand greater risk during earthquakes? a) Solid mass b) Loose soil c) Strong rocks d) Unfractured mass 2. What do the rocks undergo during seismic shocks? a) Tension b) Expansion c) … Read more
