Geology for Engineers – MCQs

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1. Geology is the study of:





2. The primary importance of geology in engineering is:





3. The solid outermost layer of the Earth is called:





4. The most abundant element in Earth’s crust is:





5. Igneous rocks are formed by:





6. Granite is an example of:





7. Basalt is commonly found as:





8. Sedimentary rocks are typically formed by:





9. Which sedimentary rock is composed mainly of calcium carbonate?





10. Metamorphic rocks are formed by:





11. Slate is a metamorphic form of:





12. Marble is a metamorphic form of:





13. The ability of a rock to transmit water is called:





14. Rocks that can store and transmit groundwater are called:





15. Faults in rocks are caused by:





16. The point inside the Earth where an earthquake originates is called:





17. The point on Earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake is:





18. Richter scale measures:





19. Mohs scale is used to measure:





20. The hardest mineral on the Mohs scale is:





21. The softest mineral on Mohs scale is:





22. Engineering geology primarily deals with:





23. Which of the following is NOT a geologic hazard for engineers?





24. Which type of soil is most compressible and weak for construction?





25. The primary agent of physical weathering is:





26. Which of these rocks is commonly used as a construction material?





27. Sinkholes are usually caused by:





28. Which geologic feature is most important when building dams?





29. Folded rocks are produced by:





30. Earth’s core is mainly composed of:





31. The layer beneath the Earth’s crust is:





32. Which of these rocks often contains fossils?





33. Ground subsidence is caused by:





34. Which is the best rock type for tunnel construction?





35. An unconformity in geology represents:





36. Which of these geological tools is most useful for engineers?





37. The science of groundwater is called:





38. The boundary between crust and mantle is called:





39. Which type of fault moves due to vertical displacement?





40. Tsunamis are usually caused by:





41. Which mineral is the main source of aluminum?





42. Which mineral is the main source of iron?





43. The process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles without chemical change is:





44. Which rock is commonly used in road construction?





45. Which type of geological map shows rock types and their distribution?





46. Which test is commonly used to determine soil bearing capacity?





47. Which mineral is commonly used in cement production?





48. Which geological hazard is common in mountainous regions?





49. Which rock is most suitable for making dimension stones?





50. The main role of engineering geology is to:





 FOUNDATIONAL SUBJECTS (Year 1 – Year 2)

  1. Engineering Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics) – MCQs

  2. Fluid Mechanics – MCQs

  3. Thermodynamics – MCQs

  4. Computer Programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python) – MCQs

  5. Introduction to Engineering – MCQs

  6. Geology for Engineers – MCQs

  7. Technical Communication – MCQs

 CORE PETROLEUM ENGINEERING SUBJECTS (Year 2 – Year 4)

  1. Introduction to Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  2. Petroleum Geology – MCQs

  3. Drilling Engineering – MCQs

  4. Reservoir Engineering – MCQs

  5. Production Engineering – MCQs

  6. Petroleum Fluid Properties – MCQs

  7. Well Logging and Formation Evaluation – MCQs

  8. Petroleum Economics – MCQs

  9. Petroleum Refining and Processing – MCQs  

  10. Natural Gas Engineering – MCQs

  11. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) – MCQs

  12. Well Testing – MCQs

  13. Reservoir Simulation – MCQs

  14. Drilling Fluids and Cementing – MCQs

  15. Offshore Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  16. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) – MCQs

  17. Petroleum Project Management – MCQs

  18. Corrosion Engineering – MCQs

  19. Artificial Lift Techniques – MCQs

  20. Petrophysics – MCQs

 LABORATORIES & PRACTICALS (Theory-based MCQs can be made from these)

  1. Drilling Fluids Lab – MCQs

  2. Core Analysis Lab – MCQs

  3. Reservoir Simulation Lab – MCQs

  4. Rock and Fluid Properties Lab – MCQs

  5. Well Logging Lab – MCQs

 ELECTIVES (Optional/Advanced)

  1. Energy Transition and Sustainability – MCQs

  2. Unconventional Resources (Shale, Tight Gas, etc.) – MCQs

  3. Data Analytics in Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  4. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – MCQs

  5. Petroleum Law and Policy – MCQs

  6. Pipeline Engineering – MCQs

  7. Renewable Energy Integration – MCQs