100 Best Geography- Rocks and Minerals MCQs

Q25). Which of the following is carbonaceous rocks ?

a).Peat
b).Lignite
c).Coal
d).All of these

Correct Answer:
All of these
Explaination:




Q26). Sea weeds are important source of

a).iron
b).chlorine
c).bromine
d).iodine

Correct Answer:
iodine
Explaination:




Q27). Petroleum occurs in

a).Sedimentary rocks
b).Igneous rocks
c).Metamorphic rocks
d).All of these

Correct Answer:
Sedimentary rocks
Explaination:




Q28). Which of the following minerals is not included in the category of nonmetallic minerals ?

a).Lead
b).Coal
c).Sulphur
d).Potash

Correct Answer:
Lead
Explaination:




Q29). Coal and limestone are examples of

a).metamorphic rocks
b).sedimentary rocks
c).igneous rocks
d).None of these

Correct Answer:
sedimentary rocks
Explaination:




Q30). Chalk is an example of

a).carbonaceous rock
b).siliceous rock
c).carbonate rock
d).argillaceous rock

Correct Answer:
carbonate rock
Explaination:




Q31). More than 90% of the rock-forming minerals in the earth’s crust consist of

a).Silicates
b).Oxides
c).Carbonates
d).Sulphides and Sulphates

Correct Answer:
Silicates
Explaination:




Q32). Which of the following resources is regarded as the basis of Industrial Revolution ?

a).Aluminium
b).Uranium
c).Mica
d).Coal

Correct Answer:
Coal
Explaination:




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