Geology Quiz

What is the study of the internal and external geometry of crystals called?

• Physical Mineralogy

• Mineralogy

• Crystallography

• Chemical Mineralogy

Which mineral is commonly used in jewelry and gemstones, as well as in glass making?

• Feldspar

• Quartz

• Biotite

• Muscovite

What is the primary component of coal by weight?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

Where are India's coal reserves mostly located?

• West and North regions

• Central region

• East and South-Central regions

• North-East region

Which type of coal is primarily used for heating residential and commercial properties?

• Lignite

• Sub-Bituminous Coal

• Bituminous Coal

• Anthracite

Where is petroleum mostly discovered in India?

• Darjeeling, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh

• Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry

• Assam, Gujarat, Mumbai High, Godavari and Krishna river basins

• Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh

What is the color range of petroleum?

• Red to purple

• Yellow to brown

• Green to blue

• Black to dark brown

Which mineral is known as 'black mica'?

• Muscovite

• Biotite

• Hornblende

• Augite

What is the primary use of petroleum?

• Fuel

• Water filtration

• Electricity generation

• Construction materials

What is the process by which coal is formed from plant debris over millions of years?

• Transformation

• Coalification

• Deposition

• Carbonization