Instructions:
- The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
- There are NINE questions in this paper.
- Attempt FIVE questions in all.
- Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Choose the correct option from the following (any seven):
S-wave does not pass through
The record of propagation of seismic waves as recorded at the specific purpose station is called
An aquifer is a rock formation which is
Kankar is a variety of
Rocks are __________ so far as their elastic constants are considered.
The capacity of a stone to withstand scratching action is defined as
In a natural soil profile, the rock zone will be
Loss angles test is used for
A good quality stone must absorb water less than
Stone generally used for railway ballast is
Q.2 Solve both questions :
Define engineering geology. Add a note on its importance in civil engineering.
What is meant by weathering of rocks? Describe in detail the type of rock weathering.
Q.3 Solve this question :
What are sedimentary rocks? How are they formed? Describe in detail the classification of sedimentary rocks. Add a note on the engineering and economic significance of sedimentary rocks.
Q.4 Solve both questions :
Describe the geology around Bhakra-Nangal project. Discuss how geological problems were controlled during the dam construction.
Describe the few examples to explain the purpose of underground installations.
Q.5 Solve both questions :
Define earthquake. Give a detailed account of origin of tectonic earthquake and their distribution on globe.
Write an essay on internal and external cause of slides as they are commonly understood.
Q.6 Solve both questions :
Give a note about remote sensing and briefly explain the different types of remote sensing.
Give an account of different methods used for exploration of groundwater reserves.
Q.7 Solve this question :
With the aid of diagrams, describe the procedures in determining rock strength using the
following
tests:
(a) Point-load index test
(b) Triaxial compressive test
(c) Tensile strength by Brazilian test
(d) Abrasive resistance by Dory's abrasion testing machine
Q.8 Solve both questions :
Discuss the objects and general methods of geological investigation for major engineering projects.
Write an essay on 'soil erosion-causes and control'.
Q.9 Write short notes on any four of the following:
Instructions:
- The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
- There are NINE questions in this paper.
- Attempt FIVE questions in all.
- Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Choose the correct option from the following (any seven):
S-wave does not pass through
The record of propagation of seismic waves as recorded at the specific purpose station is called
An aquifer is a rock formation which is
Kankar is a variety of
Rocks are __________ so far as their elastic constants are considered.
The capacity of a stone to withstand scratching action is defined as
In a natural soil profile, the rock zone will be
Loss angles test is used for
A good quality stone must absorb water less than
Stone generally used for railway ballast is
Q.2 Solve both questions :
Define engineering geology. Add a note on its importance in civil engineering.
What is meant by weathering of rocks? Describe in detail the type of rock weathering.
Q.3 Solve this question :
What are sedimentary rocks? How are they formed? Describe in detail the classification of sedimentary rocks. Add a note on the engineering and economic significance of sedimentary rocks.
Q.4 Solve both questions :
Describe the geology around Bhakra-Nangal project. Discuss how geological problems were controlled during the dam construction.
Describe the few examples to explain the purpose of underground installations.
Q.5 Solve both questions :
Define earthquake. Give a detailed account of origin of tectonic earthquake and their distribution on globe.
Write an essay on internal and external cause of slides as they are commonly understood.
Q.6 Solve both questions :
Give a note about remote sensing and briefly explain the different types of remote sensing.
Give an account of different methods used for exploration of groundwater reserves.
Q.7 Solve this question :
With the aid of diagrams, describe the procedures in determining rock strength using the
following
tests:
(a) Point-load index test
(b) Triaxial compressive test
(c) Tensile strength by Brazilian test
(d) Abrasive resistance by Dory's abrasion testing machine
Q.8 Solve both questions :
Discuss the objects and general methods of geological investigation for major engineering projects.
Write an essay on 'soil erosion-causes and control'.
Q.9 Write short notes on any four of the following:
Instructions:
- All questions carry equal marks.
- There are NINE questions in this paper.
- Attempt FIVE questions in all.
- Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Write in short (limiting to five sentences) on the
following:
Diagnostic physical properties of calcite
Characteristics of valleys formed by tectonic activity
Transform faults and earthquakes
Ground penetrating radar and its application
Causes for depletion of groundwater level
S-wave characteristics
Megascopic properties of any clastic sedimentary rock
Q.2 Solve both questions :
Describe the landforms developed by stream during young and mature stage.
Explain the texture observed in gabbro rock.
Q.3 Solve both questions :
Describe the components of fold and classification of fold.
Explain the difference between the strike slip and the dip-slip fault.
Q.4 Solve both questions :
Describe the causes of landslides and its preventive measures.
Write about the surface and sub-surface investigations for the selection of a dam site.
Q.5 Solve both questions :
Explain briefly the stratigraphy of the Himalayan region of any State.
Write the concept of dip and strike and its application in tunnelling.
Q.6 Solve both questions :
Describe the classification of igneous rocks.
Explain the principle and application of the seismic method.
Q.7 Solve both questions :
Write the concept of GIS and its application in different geological investigations.
Describe the different layers of atmosphere and their characteristics.
Q.8 Solve both questions :
Write down the different textures of metamorphic rocks.
Explain the crystal systems and their axis of symmetry.
Q.9 Write short notes on the following:
Instructions:
- All questions carry equal marks.
- There are NINE questions in this paper.
- Attempt FIVE questions in all.
- Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Write in short (limiting to five sentences) on the
following:
Diagnostic physical properties of calcite
Characteristics of valleys formed by tectonic activity
Transform faults and earthquakes
Ground penetrating radar and its application
Causes for depletion of groundwater level
S-wave characteristics
Megascopic properties of any clastic sedimentary rock
Q.2 Solve both questions :
Describe the landforms developed by stream during young and mature stage.
Explain the texture observed in gabbro rock.
Q.3 Solve both questions :
Describe the components of fold and classification of fold.
Explain the difference between the strike slip and the dip-slip fault.
Q.4 Solve both questions :
Describe the causes of landslides and its preventive measures.
Write about the surface and sub-surface investigations for the selection of a dam site.
Q.5 Solve both questions :
Explain briefly the stratigraphy of the Himalayan region of any State.
Write the concept of dip and strike and its application in tunnelling.
Q.6 Solve both questions :
Describe the classification of igneous rocks.
Explain the principle and application of the seismic method.
Q.7 Solve both questions :
Write the concept of GIS and its application in different geological investigations.
Describe the different layers of atmosphere and their characteristics.
Q.8 Solve both questions :
Write down the different textures of metamorphic rocks.
Explain the crystal systems and their axis of symmetry.
Q.9 Write short notes on the following:
Instructions:
- There are Nine Questions in this Paper.
- Attempt Five questions in all.
- Question No. 1 is Compulsory.
- The marks are indicated in the right hand margin.
- Make the diagram essentially wherever it is required.
Q.1 Write in short limiting to five sentences:
Diagnostic physical properties of Fluorite
Characteristics of sand dunes.
Recumbent Fold.
Over thrust.
Unconfined Aqifer.
L-wave characteristics.
Megascopic properties of any non-clastic sedimentary rock
Q.2 Solve both questions :
Describe the landforms developed by glaciers during young and mature stage.
Explain the texture observed in Granite rock.
Q.3 Solve both questions :
Describe the components of Fault and classification of Fault.
Explain the difference between the plunging and Non-Plunging Fold.
Q.4 Solve both questions :
Describe the causes of earthquakes and its classification.
Surface and sub-surface investigation for selection of Tunnelling site.
Q.5 Solve both questions :
Explain the stratigraphy of Gondwana basin.
Concept of Dip and strike and its application.
Q.6 Solve both questions :
Describe the classification of Metamorphic rocks.
Explain the principle and application of seismic method.
Q.7 Solve both questions :
Concept of GPS and its application in different geological investigations.
Describe the different layers of Atmosphere and their characteristics.
Q.8 Solve both questions :
Write down the different textures of igneous rocks.
Explain the crystal system and their axis of symmetry.
Q.9 Write short notes on following:
Instructions:
- There are Nine Questions in this Paper.
- Attempt Five questions in all.
- Question No. 1 is Compulsory.
- The marks are indicated in the right hand margin.
- Make the diagram essentially wherever it is required.
Q.1 Write in short limiting to five sentences:
Diagnostic physical properties of Fluorite
Characteristics of sand dunes.
Recumbent Fold.
Over thrust.
Unconfined Aqifer.
L-wave characteristics.
Megascopic properties of any non-clastic sedimentary rock
Q.2 Solve both questions :
Describe the landforms developed by glaciers during young and mature stage.
Explain the texture observed in Granite rock.
Q.3 Solve both questions :
Describe the components of Fault and classification of Fault.
Explain the difference between the plunging and Non-Plunging Fold.
Q.4 Solve both questions :
Describe the causes of earthquakes and its classification.
Surface and sub-surface investigation for selection of Tunnelling site.
Q.5 Solve both questions :
Explain the stratigraphy of Gondwana basin.
Concept of Dip and strike and its application.
Q.6 Solve both questions :
Describe the classification of Metamorphic rocks.
Explain the principle and application of seismic method.
Q.7 Solve both questions :
Concept of GPS and its application in different geological investigations.
Describe the different layers of Atmosphere and their characteristics.
Q.8 Solve both questions :
Write down the different textures of igneous rocks.
Explain the crystal system and their axis of symmetry.
Q.9 Write short notes on following:
Instructions:
- The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
- There are NINE questions in this paper.
- Attempt FIVE questions in all.
- Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Choose the correct option (any seven):
The ozone layer is located in
The base level of river erosion means
Tectonic valleys are
An interfacial angle is
Plutonic rocks are always formed from the cooling of
Stress minerals are characterised with
The capacity of a stone to withstand scratching or indenting action is defined as its
S-wave do not pass through
Transported soils are those
Richter scale measures
Q.2 Solve this question :
What are the factors affecting weathering of rocks? Discuss. Explain the term 'aeolian deposits'.
Q.3 Solve this question :
What do you understand by the terms 'folds and folding'? Explain. Sketch and define isoclinal fold.
Q.4 Solve this question :
Define crystal, crystal symmetry, crystal form and crystallographic system.
Q.5 Solve this question :
What are the factors that contribute to the texture of sedimentary rocks? Explain briefly.
Q.6 Sketch and describe the following briefly :
Vertical faults
Shear joints
Dip
Q.7 Solve this question :
What are the hardware components of GIS? Distinguish between spatial and non-spatial data.
Q.8 Solve this question :
What are the causes of reservoir associated earthquakes? Describe.
Q.9 Write notes on the following:
Instructions:
- The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
- There are NINE questions in this paper.
- Attempt FIVE questions in all.
- Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Choose the correct option (any seven):
The ozone layer is located in
The base level of river erosion means
Tectonic valleys are
An interfacial angle is
Plutonic rocks are always formed from the cooling of
Stress minerals are characterised with
The capacity of a stone to withstand scratching or indenting action is defined as its
S-wave do not pass through
Transported soils are those
Richter scale measures
Q.2 Solve this question :
What are the factors affecting weathering of rocks? Discuss. Explain the term 'aeolian deposits'.
Q.3 Solve this question :
What do you understand by the terms 'folds and folding'? Explain. Sketch and define isoclinal fold.
Q.4 Solve this question :
Define crystal, crystal symmetry, crystal form and crystallographic system.
Q.5 Solve this question :
What are the factors that contribute to the texture of sedimentary rocks? Explain briefly.
Q.6 Sketch and describe the following briefly :
Vertical faults
Shear joints
Dip
Q.7 Solve this question :
What are the hardware components of GIS? Distinguish between spatial and non-spatial data.
Q.8 Solve this question :
What are the causes of reservoir associated earthquakes? Describe.
Q.9 Write notes on the following:
Instructions:
- The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
- There are NINE questions in this paper.
- Attempt FIVE question in all.
- Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Choose the most appropriate option of the following (any
seven):
Loess is the name given to
A fault is essentially a fracture
Streak of a mineral is
Felspars are formed by
Flint is a variety of sedimentary rocks formed by
Coal deposits are formed due to
An aquifer is a rock formation which is
The stratified rocks are more likely to fail, when other things being same, the dip is
Rock quality designation (RQD) indicates
A geological formation, which is essentially impermeable for flow of water even though it may contain water in its pores, is called
Q.2 Solve this question :
What do you understand by weathering of rocks? Define mechanical weathering and briefly explain various agencies of mechanical weathering.
Q.3 Solve this question :
Discuss briefly the theory of plate tectonics. What are the types of movements?
Q.4 Solve this question :
Explain the textures of igneous rocks. Discuss briefly the factors which control the texture. List out the types of textures.
Q.5 With neat sketches, explain the following:
Normal faults
Reverse faults
Dip faults
Q.6 Solve this question :
What is electrical resistivity in sub-surface investigation? Discuss briefly its various applications in civil engineering.
Q.7 Solve this question :
Give a general account of geological characters that have to be known for location of a 'dam'.
Q.8 Write notes on the following:
Granite
Sandstone
Marble
Q.9 Solve this question :
Define GIS. What are the software components of GIS? List them.
Instructions:
- The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
- There are NINE questions in this paper.
- Attempt FIVE question in all.
- Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Choose the most appropriate option of the following (any
seven):
Loess is the name given to
A fault is essentially a fracture
Streak of a mineral is
Felspars are formed by
Flint is a variety of sedimentary rocks formed by
Coal deposits are formed due to
An aquifer is a rock formation which is
The stratified rocks are more likely to fail, when other things being same, the dip is
Rock quality designation (RQD) indicates
A geological formation, which is essentially impermeable for flow of water even though it may contain water in its pores, is called
Q.2 Solve this question :
What do you understand by weathering of rocks? Define mechanical weathering and briefly explain various agencies of mechanical weathering.
Q.3 Solve this question :
Discuss briefly the theory of plate tectonics. What are the types of movements?
Q.4 Solve this question :
Explain the textures of igneous rocks. Discuss briefly the factors which control the texture. List out the types of textures.
Q.5 With neat sketches, explain the following:
Normal faults
Reverse faults
Dip faults
Q.6 Solve this question :
What is electrical resistivity in sub-surface investigation? Discuss briefly its various applications in civil engineering.
Q.7 Solve this question :
Give a general account of geological characters that have to be known for location of a 'dam'.
Q.8 Write notes on the following:
Granite
Sandstone
Marble
Q.9 Solve this question :
Define GIS. What are the software components of GIS? List them.