UNIT I

1.

What is meant by weathering? Describe its effects on rocks

and their constituents.

2.
3.

Write an essay on River as a Geological Agent

Describe the various methods adopted in costal protection.

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7.

Discuss the various theories that explain the origin of the

earth.
Write a essay on the interior of the earth.
Give an account on views of the age of the earth.
Write notes on : a) Exfoliation 2) River Piracy 3) Differential
Erosion 4) Run off 5) Barchans 6) Atoll 8) Spit and bar 9)

Seismogram and seismograph 10) River terraces.

8.
Give a detailed account of the following : a) Formation of
soils. b) Reclamation of desert lands c) Coral Islands
9.
Distinguish between the following group of features:
(a) a young and mature valley
(b) a glaciated and river valley
(c) a submerged and emerged coast line
UNIT II
1) Describe the tests you would perform in trying to identify a
mineral in the field.
2) What are the rock forming minerals? Give a general account of
their Chemical and Physical properties.
3) Define the term crystal.
4) What are symmetry elements in crystals?
5) Describe the following groups of minerals a) Quartz group b)
Felspar group c) Mica group
6) Compare and contrast the minerals of Pyroxene group to that of
Amphibole group.
7) Write short notes on :

a) kinds of luster b) Twincrystals c) Mohs scale of hardness d)

Flourescence e) Cleavage and parting f) Walkers steelyard
balance.
8) Mention the most distinguishing physical properties of the
following minerals.
Amethyst, Olivine, Talc, Labradorite, Galena
9) Explain how will you distinguish the following pairs of minerals.
a. Pyrite and chalcopyrite
b. Beryl and Apatite
c. Hornblende and Augite
d. Calcite and Gypsum
e. Muscovite and talc
10) Give the principle ores, their physical properties, Chemical
composition and distinguishing characters of the following metals.
1.

Iron b. Copper c. Manganese d. Zinc e. Aluminum f. Lead

UNIT III
1) Explain the three principal kinds of rocks?
Explain the basis of their classification.
Describe their chief characteristics with example.
2) Give the difference between Plutonic and Volcanic rocks.
3) Classify the secondary rocks and describe an example from each.
4) Write an essay on metamorphism.
5) What are the important intrusive igneous forms ? Explain with
neat sketches.
6) Give a detailed account of the surfacial features of the
sedimentary rocks.
7) What are the different kind of folds?
8) Explain the following structural features with sketch.

a. Anticlinorium b. Unconformity c. Horst d. Overlap e. Pitching

fold.
9) How will you distinguish the following groups of features.
a) Dip and Strike
b) Anticlinal fold and Synclinal fold
c) Outlier and Inlier
d) Dip fault and Strike fault
e) Fault and joint
UNIT IV and V
1.

Describe and classify building stones.

2.
3.

Explain how durability of stones is ascertained.

What are the essential qualities of a good building stone.

4.

What physical test is conducted to determine whether a rock

is good for building purpose.

5.

Give an account of the physical properties that go to make a

good building stone.

6.

Name and fully describe the physical properties of important

rock types that are used as building stone.

7.
8.

Define : a) Water table b) Aquifer c) Permeability of a rock

What are the important factors which you will consider in

selecting a site for a well?

9.
What is meant by ground water ? How is it surveyed and
explored ?
10. Describe the condition when the under ground water is lifted
to the surface by its own pressure.
11. Give an account of the origin, occurrence and circulation of
ground water.
12. How does a tube well differ from an artesian well ?
13. What are the geological factors which you will consider in
selecting a site for a tube well and an artesian well.

14. Briefly explain how you will survey the under ground water
resources of any city with water supply from other sources.
15. What are the geological factors which influence the choice of
site for a reservoir ?
16. Discuss the suitability of various geological structures and
rock types of reservoirs.
17.
18.

What are artificial lakes?

Give an account of the Geological factors that influence the

location of artificial lakes.

19. What is River valley project ?
20. Explain geological and related criteria in the construction of
earth dam.
21. What are the geological requirements which will have to be
investigated for selecting a site for a tunnel.
22. What type of lining would you suggest for tunnel driven in a)
Unconsolidated b) Consolidated rocks.
23.
24.

Explain briefly the distinction between Landslide and creep.

Write shot geological note on a) Landslide b) Artesian well

25. Write the geological factors which affect the stability of hill
sides.
26. What precaution will you take against the natural changes to
which roads on hill station are subjected as a consequence of
the action of geological agencies.
27. Write short essay on the utilization aspect of geology in
engineering.