100 Best Geography- Rocks and Minerals MCQs

Q41). Which of the following rocks is generally compact and resistant to erosion ?

a).Igneous rocks
b).Metamorphic rocks
c).Sedimentary rocks
d).Volcanic rocks

Correct Answer:
Igneous rocks
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Q42). Which of the following is called as the Primary Rocks ?

a).Igneous rocks
b).Metamorphic rocks
c).Sedimentary rocks
d).Both (B) and (C)

Correct Answer:
Igneous rocks
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Q43). Russia is the Chief producer of

a).bauxite
b).iron ore
c).diamond
d).natural gas

Correct Answer:
natural gas
Explaination:




Q44). Rocks consisting chiefly of clay are called

a).argillaceous rocks
b).glacial rocks
c).siliceous rocks
d).calcareous rocks

Correct Answer:
argillaceous rocks
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Q45). Which of the following is not an ore of copper ?

a).Cuprite
b).Malachite
c).Chalcocite
d).None of these

Correct Answer:
None of these
Explaination:




Q46). Which country tops the world in the production of gold ?

a).South Africa
b).Argentina
c).Brazil
d).China

Correct Answer:
China
Explaination:




Q47). Granite and Basalt are examples of

a).Igneous rocks
b).Sedimentary rocks
c).Metamorphic rocks
d).None of these

Correct Answer:
Igneous rocks
Explaination:




Q48). The most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust is

a).Zinc
b).Copper
c).Aluminium
d).Iron

Correct Answer:
Aluminium
Explaination:




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