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Note: Answer FIVE
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questions, selecting
atleasl TWO questions
from
each part
Max. Marks:100
PART-A
I a. Briefly describe the zonal structure of the earth and add a note on its density and
composition.
(06 Marks)
b. Describe the property ofcleavage and hardness in minerals. (06 Marks)
c. With the aid of physical properties, chemistry and uses, distigusih between
i)
Quartz
and calcite ii) Chalcopyrite and orthoclase. (0E Marks)
2 a. What are Igneous rocks? How are they classified? Give a brief account
texture and mode of occurrence ofthe fi2llowing igneous rocks
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i) Dunire ii) pegmatire
iii) Basah.
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Write short notes on corrent bedding.
c.
What is metamorphism?
Mention the types of metamorphism and add a
metamorph ism.
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what is wreathering? write a note on mechanical wearhering
by thermal effect. (06 Marks)
b. what are rivers? Describe the geological action of rivers and add a note on meandering oi
rivers.
(oE Marks)
c. What is a soil and soil profile? Describe the various methods ofconservarion ofsoil erosion.
What are earthquakes? Descrite tectonic course of earthquakes.
Write a note on causes of land slides.
PART-B
c. Write a brief note on costal land forms.
5 a. What are Auits? How are they distinguished from
joints
and give.a brief account ofnormal
and reverse faults?
b. Write
ihort notes on recumbent and isoclinal fold.
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a. Tunneling a cross lolded rocks.
b. Dam tundations
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c. Siltingofreservoir.
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a. What is a water fable? And add a note on parched water table.
b. What are aquifers? Write a note on confined aquifer.
c. Explain the electrical resistivity method for exploration of ground water.
Write a short notes on following :
a. Application ofremote sensing in civil engineering
b. Impact of mining on environment
c. GPS
d. GIS.
(20 Marks)
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