GEOL/VI/11 Student's Copy
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6th Semester
GEOLOGY
ELEVENTH PAPER
Applied and Engineering Geology
Full Marks 55
Time 2½ Hours
PART A—OBJECTIVE
Marks 20
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
SECTION—A
Marks 5
Tick the correct answer in the brackets provided 1×5=5
1. The best rock for the foundation of piers is
shale
boulder
sandstone
limestone
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2. The most ancient method of surveying is
compass surveying
chain surveying
plane table surveying
theodolite surveying
3. The Brazilian test is commonly used for testing the
tensile strength
binding properties
modulus of elasticity
hardness
4. Two adjacent aerial photographs are called
conjugate pairs
alternating pairs
stereo-pairs
principle pairs
5. In geometric representation of objects, areas have
no dimension
one dimension
two dimensions
three dimensions
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SECTION—B
Marks 15
Write notes on the following 3×5=15
1. Types of dam
2. Contour lines
3. Abrasive minerals
4. Doppler effect
5. Topology models
PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 35
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
Answer five questions, taking one from each unit
UNIT—I
1. Write notes on the following
Strength of rocks
Porosity
Specific gravity
2. Discuss the geological considerations for construction of dams. Give
suitable diagrams to support your answer.
UNIT—II
3. Write notes on the following 3½+3½=7
Basic principles of topographic surveying
Toposheet numbering
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4. Write brief notes on the following 3½+3½=7
Advantages and disadvantages of chain and tape survey
Plane table survey
UNIT—III
5. Write notes on the following 3½+3½=7
Building stones
Qualities of aggregates
6. Write a note on the engineering properties of building materials. 7
UNIT—IV
7. Write short notes on the following 3½+3½=7
Pocket stereoscope and mirror stereoscope
Types of aerial photographs on the basis of films used
8. Write short notes on the following 3½+3½=7
Photogeologic characteristics of limestone in humid to sub-humid area
Photogeologic characteristics of extrusive igneous rocks
UNIT—V
9. Write notes on the following 3½+3½=7
Vector and Raster data
Spaghetti model
10. Write a note on the application of GIS in geology. 7