M.Sc. (Semester (CBCS) Examination Nov/Dec-2018
Geoinformatics
INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY
Time: 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All Questions are compulsory.
All Questions carry equal marks.
Draw neat and labeled diagram wherever necessary.
Q.1 Choice the correct answer for the following:- 14
Fragments of breccias are
Rounded Angular
Subrounded None
The suitable lithology on which dams can be constructed is
Granite Marble
Limestone Shale
Dolerite is a
Volcanic rock Plutonic rock
Hypabassal rock None
What is not noticed on the geological map
Dip Strike
Trigulation point Lithology
Horizontal fold axis is seen in folds.
Recumbent Isoclinal
Anticlinal Synclinal
Island spar is a variety of
Quartz Calcite
Dolomite Plagioclase
What is a normal scale of toposheet?
1:50,000 1:10,000
1:25,000 None
True dip of the formation is to strike.
Oblique Parallel
Perpendicular None
Which of the following is not a permeable rock?
Shale Slate O
Phyllite None
10) Find out the rock that is not a sedimentary type
Sandstone Limestone
Skarn Dolomite
11) Which of the ore that does not occur as bedded type deposit?
BHQ Magnesite
Gold Bauxite
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12) Identify the feature that does not occur on a geological map
Strike Dip
Lithology Transportation network
13) Hanging wall is fault planes.
above below
between none
14) Which of the following mineral that can be identified by smell?
Calcite Sulphur
Graphite Orthoclase
Q.2 Answer the following. (Any four)
Define texture.
Grades of metamorphism.
Strength of construction material
Plutonic igneous rocks
Minerals of feldspar.
08
Answer the following:- (Any two)
Megascopic properties of minerals
Uses of toposheet
Basalt as construction material
06
Q.3 Write on the following:- (Any two)
Tunnel in folded rocks
Forms of igneous rocks
Types of faults
08
Answer the following:- (Any one)
Role of geologist for construction of dams
Types of unconformities.
06
Q.4 Answer the following:- (Any Two) 10
Structure of metamorphic rocks
Sedimentary rocks engineering properties.
Types of Joints
Answer the following:- (Any one) 04
Minerals of base metals
Application of clinometers compass
Q.5 Answer the following:- (Any Two) 14
Types of dams
Classification of rocks with suitable examples.
Iron ore deposits in India.