Rocks and Minerals

Q. Granite is an example of:

1. Igneous rocks
2. Basalt
3. Sedimentary rocks
4. Pumice

Q. Golconda fort is one of the biggest forts. There are special round structures made for security purposes. What are these structures called?

1. Wall
2. Bastions
3. Hole
4. Spokes

Q. Which one of the following weapons were used in ancient times?

1. Swords
2. Guns
3. Bombs
4. Missiles

Q. What is the main purpose of bastions in forts?

1. Ventilation
2. Storage
3. Protection
4. Illumination

Q. Sandstone is a/an ____________ rocks.

1. igneous
2. sedimentary
3. metamorphic
4. volcanic

Q. Which of the following are the examples of sedimentary rocks?

Note: This question has more than one answer.

1. Coal
2. Sandstone
3. Marble
4. Granite

Q. Match the following types of rocks based on their formation.

1. Molten rock
2. River beds
3. Heat and pressure

Q. Mention a few architectural features of the fort whose main purpose is protection and security of the inhabitants.

Q. Why do bastions in forts have a curved or an angular shape?

Q. The round shaped walls of the fort that protect against attacking armies are called.

1. bastions
2. acoustic warning
3. spiky doors

Q. Which among the following is not an ancient weapon?

1. Swords
2. Cannons
3. Shield
4. Missiles

Q. Which among the following was used in the forts for the protection of king and other ministers?

1. Thick walls
2. Spiky doors
3. Bastions
4. All of the above.

Q. Which type of rock is formed out of volcanic froth?

1. Sedimentary
2. Igneous
3. Metamorphic
4. Basalt

Q. The round shaped walls of the fort that protect against attacking armies are called.

1. bastions
2. acoustic warning
3. spiky doors

Q. Pick the most used weapons in ancient wars.

1. 3, 4, 5
2. 2, 4, 5
3. 1, 4, 6
4. 1, 5, 6

Q. Pick the person that could not live in Golconda fort.

1. Soldier
2. Visitor
3. Minister
4. Farmer

Q. Who among the following cannot live in a fort?

1. King
2. Queen
3. Visitor
4. Prince

Q. Which of the following structures do not ensure the safety of a fort?

1. Bastions
2. Museums
3. Spiky doors
4. Thick walls

Q. Most of the ancient forts had huge iron-studded doors.

1. True
2. False

Q. Walls of forts were made long and high to defend against enemies.

1. True
2. False

Q. Walls of forts were made long and high to defend against enemies.

1. True
2. False

Q. A metamorphic rock can turn into ___________ when subjected to great pressure and heat.

1. a sedimentary rock
2. a sediment
3. lava
4. granite