STUPIDSID
1 (a)
Briefly explain the internal structure of the earth based on different unconformities and add a note on its composition.
8 M
1 (b)
Explain the role of geology in the field of civil engineering.
8 M
1 (c)
Write a note on rock forming mineral.
4 M
2 (a)
Explain the primary structures in sedimentary rock with neat sketch.
8 M
2 (b)
What is mineral? Describe the following physical properties of mineral:
i) Form ii) Hardness iii) Fracture iv) Clevage
i) Form ii) Hardness iii) Fracture iv) Clevage
8 M
2 (c)
Explain road metals.
4 M
3 (a)
What are metamorphism agents of metamorphism? Describe the types of metamorphism with examples.
10 M
3 (b)
Write short note on Dyke, Still and fissures.
5 M
3 (c)
Explain prophysitic and poikilitic textures.
5 M
4 (a)
What are folds? How are they caused? Describe the various types of folds noticed in rocks.
8 M
4 (b)
What is a normal fault? Add a note on Horst and Graben.
4 M
4 (c)
Explain the types of unconformities.
8 M
5 (a)
What is an epicentre? Describe the methods of locating the intensity and add a note on seismic resistant structures.
8 M
5 (b)
Define weathering. Explain types of weathering and add a note on its importance.
8 M
5 (c)
Explain DIP and strike.
4 M
6 (a)
What is river capture? Explain how it occurs.
6 M
6 (b)
Discuss briefly the geological consideration in selecting site for Dam construction.
8 M
6 (c)
Explain silting of reservoir and its control.
6 M
7 (a)
Explain the electrical resistivity method for exploration of ground water.
8 M
7 (b)
Write a note on spacing of wells.
4 M
7 (c)
Write a note on methods of artificial recharge of ground water.
8 M
Explain the following:
8 (a)
Landsat imageries.
5 M
8 (b)
Impact of quarrying.
5 M
8 (c)
Application of GPS and GIS in civil engineering.
5 M
8 (d)
Tunnelling in folded rocks.
5 M
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