Gate Civil Structural Engineering Paper-1

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1.

The rocks formed due to the solidification of molten mass are called

1aqueous rocks
2sedimentary rocks
3metamorphic rocks
4igneous rocks

2.

Granite is an example of

1aqueous rocks
2sedimentary rocks
3metamorphic rocks
4igneous rocks

3.

Solidification of molten magma at the surface of the earth results in the formation of

1sedimentary rock
2basalt and traps
3granite
4metamorphic rock

4.

Solidification of molten magma within the earth’s crust results in the formation of

1sedimentary rock
2basalt and trap
3granite
4metamorphic rack

5.

Sedimentary rocks are formed due to

1solidification of molten mass
2gradual deposition of materials like sand, clay, generally by setting water
3alteration of original stones under heat and pressure
4none of the above

6.

In the options given in question No. 5, identify the process responsible for the formation of metamorphic rocks

1solidification of molten mass
2gradual deposition of materials like sand, clay, generally by setting water
3alteration of original stones under heat and pressure
4none of the above

7.

Under metamorphism, which of the following changes is correct?

1granite changes to gnesis.
2trap and basalt change into laterite.
3 limestones change into marble.
4all the above

8.

Granite has

1crystalline, glossy and fused texture
2foliated structure
3layers of different compositions
4none of the above

9.

The principal constituent of argillaceous rock is

1sand
2lime
3clay
4all the above

10.

Laterite is chemically classified as

1calcareous rock
2siliceous rock
3metamorphic rock
4argillaceous rock

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