Mining Engineering
GATE MN Mining Geology PYQs
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Question 14
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As per the Mohs scale of hardness, the correct sequence is
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The igneous intrusion along the bedding plane of the coal seam, as indicated by P, is known as
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Match the type of rock with its metamorphic form.
Igneous/Sedimentary rock | Metamorphic rock |
|---|---|
(P) Shale | (1) Gneiss |
(Q) Limestone | (2) Quartzite |
(R) Granite | (3) Marble |
(S) Sandstone | (4) Slate |
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The metal that belongs to Rare Earth Element category is
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Match the type of deposit with the corresponding process of formation
Deposit type | Process of formation
P. Hydrothermal deposit | I. Alteration arising in rocks due to hot igneous solutions
Q. Metasomatic deposit | II. Leaching away of soluble minerals leaving behind valuable minerals at or near the surface
R. Placer deposit | III. Formed from highly fluid solution of magma
S. Lateritic deposit | IV. Transported and subsequent concentration of broken materials from parent rock
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The ore that is NOT used for commercial extraction of metal is
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The fault pattern shown in the figure is a case of _____
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Match the rock with its metamorphosed form.
Igneous/ Sedimentary rock | Metamorphic rock |
|---|---|
P: Granite | I: Quartzite |
Q: Limestone | II: Gneiss |
R: Sandstone | III: Schist |
S: Gabbro | IV: Marble |
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Folds are the structural features resulting from
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Match the following metals with their corresponding minerals.
Metal | Mineral |
|---|---|
P — Copper | 1 — Galena |
Q — Tungsten | 2 — Sphalerite |
R — Lead | 3 — Chalcopyrite |
S — Zinc | 4 — Wolframite |
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