115 Construction Materials Chapter Wise McQ Test of 25 Question #4 Construction Materials Chapter Wise McQ Test of 25 Question for PSC, NEC, UPSC, SSC and Many more. 1 / 25 1. The foliated structure is very common in A. sedimentary rocks B. igneous rocks C. metamorphic rocks D. none of these 2 / 25 2. Slate is A. igneous rock B. stratified rock C. sedimentary rock D. foliated rock 3 / 25 3. The rocks in which argil (or clay) predominates, are called A. sillicious rocks B. argillaceous rocks C. calcareous rocks D. igneous rocks 4 / 25 4. Main constituent of laterite is A. clay B. silica C. lime D. all of the above 5 / 25 5. The argillaceous rocks have their principal constituents as A. Lime B. Clay C. Sand D. None of above 6 / 25 6. The rocks having alumina or clay as their major constituents, are known as A. siliceous rocks B. argillaceous rocks C. calcareous rocks D. sedimentary rocks 7 / 25 7. Kaolin is chemically classified as A. metamorphic rock B. argillaceous rock C. calcareous rock D. silicious rock 8 / 25 8. Laterite is a/an A. argillaceous rock B. volcanic rock C. calcareous rock D. silicious rock 9 / 25 9. The rock generally used for roofing is slate, which is chemically classified as A. siliceous rock B. argillaceous rock C. calcareous rock D. none of above 10 / 25 10. Quartzite is A. siliceous rock B. argillaceous rock C. calcareous rock D. sedimentary rock 11 / 25 11. Igneous rock belongs to A. unstratified rock B. siliceous rock C. foliated rock D. both A and B 12 / 25 12. Strongest rock is A. Diamond B. Granite C. Basalt D. Marble 13 / 25 13. Strongest mineral is A. Diamond B. Granite C. Basalt D. Marble 14 / 25 14. The rock whose crushing strength is maximum is A. granite B. chalk C. slate D. marble 15 / 25 15. Granite is A. Igneous rock B. Sedimentary rock C. Metamorphic rock D. Granite rock 16 / 25 16. The compressive strength of granite is A. 50 to 70 MN/m² B. 70 to 130 MN/m² C. 130 to 170 MN/m² D. 170 to 200 MN/m² 17 / 25 17. The hardness coefficient is maximum for A. Conglomerate B. Granite C. Slate D. Lime stone 18 / 25 18. The stone that exhibits highest compressive strength is A. slate B. gneiss C. granite D. limestone 19 / 25 19. Granite preliminary consists of A. quartz B. quartz and feldspar C. mica D. quartz and mica 20 / 25 20. Granite mainly composed of quartz and felsper particles, is obtained from A. sedimentary rocks B. metamorphic rocks C. igneous rocks D. all of the above 21 / 25 21. The constituent responsible for strength in granite is A. Mica B. Feldspar C. Quartz D. All of the above 22 / 25 22. Rock used in heavy engineering works such as bridge pier, abutment etc. is A. Granite B. basalt C. trap D. sand stone 23 / 25 23. The building stone used for bridge piers and columns is A. Granite B. Limestone C. Marble D. sandstone 24 / 25 24. Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of a railway bridge ? A. sand stone B. lime stone C. granite D. quartzite 25 / 25 25. Granites are the type of A. Silicious rock B. Argillaceous rock C. Calcareous rock D. None of above Your score is The average score is 67% 0% Restart quiz Exit civil engineerconstruction materialsmcqcivilmock testnecpscupsc