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Paper 1
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'rhis papel' has four
A 20 marks
n 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

lfarks allotted to each question are indicated in each part.
All questions in Part Part B nnd Part C are compulsory. Ansu'er allY three questions In Part D.


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4. List the various cO<tstJ.l procebf3es amI L[tHdLn·ms.

5. DescrihEo tte geomorphic features CJf South InuiE.. Explain the uH.'chnnics involved in thru,st f'flultini,;·.
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Gin' [.n cf the fold belts of India.

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Describe briefly the morphology of Gastropods. Aho, list the v::r;c·ty or Gastropods based on shell shape.

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Classify and describe the Brachtopod3.

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ExplaHl the "[l.!10US of 1.1w age of the Earth.

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Expkin the cycle as put lorwHl'Cl by Davis.

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Outline tLe princ:ples (If of rocb:.


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List the vertebrate's thrLt thrived in iLL' Siwdik

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Exp}fljn the c1U:i"jficntion anel (;,oL.1t:unfiry tneri!l L,r 'friJol;jtf'S.

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GEOLOGY
Paper 2
7'IHIC 3 Hours] Maximum MaThs 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada.
Answers must be written in the medium specified (English or Kannada) in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided fur this purpose. In case ofany doubt in the Kannada text, please refer to English text.
This paper has four parts:
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

AJarks allotted to each question arc indicated in each part.
All questions in Part Part B and Part C are compulsory. Answer any three questions in Part D.

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Answer each question in about 50 words. Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Write short notes on the following:
The seven major crystal systems
Pleochroism
Conglomerate and breccia
Cavity filling deposits

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Answer each question in about 100 words. Each question carries 10 marks.
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List and brieDy describe the irrebrularities associated with crystals.

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"That are the various optical accessories used in study of thin of minerals?

4.
Describe the physical properties of quartz and its varieties.

5.
List the different kinds of silicates and briefly describe each.

6.
Explain the Bowen'8 Reaction series.

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Mention the grades of metamorphism and their characteristics.

8.
Describe how magmatic ore deposits are formed.

9.
\That are the major coal fields of India? Mention their geologic settmg.

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llention the various coal mining methods and describe them briefly.

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Explain the principles of stereogTDphic projections to repres0Dt crystal symmetry.

13.
Mention the optical properties of uniaxial and biaxial minerals. Also, list the essential differences in their optical propert.ies.

14.
D0scribe the Amphibole group of minerals.

15.
Give a description of the textures of igneous rocks.


16. vVritc notes on the iron ore of India.
17. Explain how folds and faults are identified in aerial photographs.

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Give a detailed account of twinning in crystals and the laws of twinning.

19.
Describe the various physical properties of minerals with examples minerals for each property.

20.
Classify sedimentary rocks and write notes about them.

21.
Discuss about the petroleum and natural gas fields of India.

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