Rocks: MCQ Test
25 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 25
In which type of rocks are the remains of animals, plants and microorganisms found?
- Aigneous
- Bmetamorphosed
- Csedimentary
- Dsubaerial
Question 2 of 25
Slate and marble are
- Aigneous rock
- Bsedimentary rock
- Cmetamorphic rock
- Dvolcanic rock
Question 3 of 25
Gneiss rock is of which of the following categories?
- Aigneous
- Bflaky
- Cconverted
- Dvolcano
Question 4 of 25
What is another name for sedimentary rocks?
- Alayered rock
- Bunlayered rock
- CArandhri Rock
- Dnone of these
Question 5 of 25
Which of the following rocks is the oldest in terms of formation?
- Aigneous
- Bmetamorphosed
- Csedimentary
- Dsubaerial
Question 6 of 25
Which of the following is a dead rock?
- Asedimentary
- Bigneous
- Cmetamorphic
- Dnone of these
Question 7 of 25
The rocks formed by the condensation of liquid substances of the earth are called-
- Aigneous
- Bsedimentary
- Ctransformed
- Dnone of these
Question 8 of 25
The rock which is different from the rest -
- Aquartzite
- BGranite
- CNice
- Dmarble
Question 9 of 25
Which rock is formed as a result of metamorphism of basalt?
- Apegmatite
- BSerpentine
- Camphibolite
- Dphyllite
Question 10 of 25
The contribution of sedimentary rocks in the structure of the earth's surface is -
- A5 percent
- B8 percent
- C10 percent
- D15 percent
Question 11 of 25
Which of the following rocks comes under organic rocks?
- Aquartzite
- Bmarble
- CCoal
- DGranite
Question 12 of 25
Which of the following is not a sedimentary rock?
- Agram stone
- Bsandstone
- CShell
- Dquartzite
Question 13 of 25
Which of the following is a different type of rock?
- Asandstone
- Bgram stone
- Cmarble
- Dconglomerate
Question 14 of 25
Which of the following statements regarding igneous rocks is false?
- AIgneous rocks are completely devoid of layers.
- BCrystals are found in these rocks.
- CThese rocks lack fossils.
- DJoints are found in these rocks.
Question 15 of 25
Which of the following is a metamorphic rock?
- AGranite
- BShell
- CDyke
- DSlate
Question 16 of 25
Which of the following rocks is found spread over the largest part of the surface?
- Aigneous
- Bsedimentary
- Cmetamorphosed
- Dnone of these
Question 17 of 25
Which of the following is not a metamorphic rock?
- ASlate
- Bcrystal
- Cmarble
- DGranite
Question 18 of 25
Which of the following is not responsible for the metamorphism of rocks?
- Aerosion
- Bheat
- CPressure
- Ddissolution
Question 19 of 25
Which of the following is a metamorphic rock?
- AGranite
- BShell
- Cmarble
- Dbasalt
Question 20 of 25
Igneous rocks are formed by -
- Acooling of hot lava
- Bby the fall of mountains
- Cby earthquake
- Dnone of these
Question 21 of 25
Which of the following is not correctly matched -
- Asandstone - conglomerate
- BLimestone - Marble
- Cgranite gneiss
- Dgabbro-serpentine
Question 22 of 25
Metamorphic rocks originate from -------------- rocks.
- Aigneous
- Bsedimentary
- Cboth igneous and sedimentary
- Dnone of these
Question 23 of 25
Which rock is formed in the interior of the Earth due to high heat and pressure?
- Aigneous rock
- Bsedimentary rock
- Cmetamorphic rock
- Dvolcanic rock
Question 24 of 25
Which of the following is an igneous rock?
- ASlate
- BLimestone
- CGranite
- Dquartzite
Question 25 of 25
Which of the following is not a sedimentary rock?
- AGypsum
- Bconglomerate
- CDolomite
- DSlate