M.Sc DEGREE EXAMINATION,
APRIL 2017
Second Semester
Applied Geology
FUEL GEOLOGY
(2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Section A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Write notes on Reservoir rocks with examples.
2. Mention Category I petroliferous basins in India.
3. Draw a neat sketch of On-shore drilling rig and label the
parts.
4. Describe briefly the method of detection of basement
structures in oil exploration.
5. Explain the use of spores and pollens in the study of coal.
6. Explain briefly the different types of hydrocarbon drilling
methods.
7. Describe briefly the different types of macerals.
8. Define geothermal gradient.
9. What are radioactive minerals? Give two examples.
10. Write notes on scintillation counter.
Sub. Code
464501
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Wk 3
Section B x 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
All questions carry equal marks.
11. Write notes on various structural and stratigraphic
hydrocarbon traps.
Or
Give an account on the migration and accumulation
of hydrocarbons.
12. Discuss the organic origin of hydrocarbons.
Or
Explain the utility of remote sensing in oil
exploration.
13. Describe the genesis of various rock types and
macerals.
Or
Distinguish between metamorphosis and
humification.
14. Discuss the role of neotectonic activities in
generation and entrapment of geothermal resource.
Or
Give an outline on the thermal remote sensing data
analysis.
15. Give an account on the various instrumental
techniques of detection and measurement of
radioactivity.
Or
Write notes on the nuclear waste disposal and the
geological constraints.
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Wk 3
Section C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Give a detailed account on the geology of different
onshore and offshore petroliferous basins of India.
17. Write an essay on the various Geophysical methods of
exploration of hydrocarbons.
18. Describe in brief the origin, stratigraphy and distribution
of important coal fields of India.
19. Explain the origin of various geothermal resources and
their distribution.
20. Write an essay on the distribution of Thorium and
Uranium deposits in India.
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