7000+ UPSC Mains Questions on Rocks and Minerals - 1

Question: 1

Which of the following represents the process of chemical weathering?

(A) Frost action and crystal growth

(B) Hydration and Hydrolysis

(C) Mass exfoliation

(D) Thermal expansion and contraction

Question: 2

Which of the following is a metamorphic rock?

(A) Limestone

(B) Shole

(C) Slate

(D) Sandstone

Question: 3

Exposure of rock to the changes of temperature is the cause of

(A) Mechanical weathering

(B) Degradational weathering

(C) Chemical weathering

(D) Biological weathering

Question: 4

The intensity of earthquakes is measured on

(A) Mercalli scale

(B) Secant scale

(C) Beaufort scale

(D) Richter scale

Question: 5

Which of the following is the highest plateau in the world?

(A) Potwar Plateau

(B) Patagonia Plateau

(C) Pamir Plateau

(D) Colorado Plateau