M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
First Semester
Structural Geology and Geotectonics
APPLIED GEOLOGY
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define secondary structure.
2. Define fault?
3. What is dip?
4. Define limb?
5. What is foliation?
6. Define reverse fault.
7. What is despairs.
8. Define GIS.
9. What is Isotasy?
10. Define continental drift?
Sub. Code
464105
RW-914
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Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
11. List the scope of structural geology?
Or
Write short note on primary structures?
12. Discuss the role satellite images in structural trend
line mapping.
Or
Explain the ways to recognize different types of
folds in the field?
13. Write the classification of fault and illustrate with
neat sketches.
Or
List out the role of satellite images in basin tectonic
studies.
14. What is joints? and how it is classified based on
geometry?
Or
Write short note on classification of joints?
15. Explain the role of geological and geophysical
evidences in tectonic studies?
Or
Explain paleomagnetism.
RW-914
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Part C x 10 30)
Answer the following (any three)
16. Describe sterographic projection and its importance in
structural geology.
17. Explain structural trend line mapping using aerial
photograph.
18. Describe lineament mapping and its analysis.
19. Illustrate foliation and lineation with neat sketch.
20. Discuss the concept of geodynamics of the Indian plate.
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