GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER-III (New) EXAMINATION - WINTER 2018
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Subject Code: 2132203 Date: 12/12/2018
Subject Name: Geology-I
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
- Attempt all questions.
- Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
- Figures to the right indicate full marks.
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MARKS
Q.1 (a) Define the mineral. Explain the physical properties of minerals. 03
(b) What is geology? Explain the various importance of geology in mining engineering. 04
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(c) What are the plate tectonics? Write a note on plate boundary. 07
Q.2 (a) Explain the different between Dip and Strike. 03
(b) Write a short note on river meandering. 04
(c) Describe the internal structure of earth with a neat diagram. 07
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(c) Describe physical properties of magnetite, iron ore, tourmaline and gypsum. 07
Q.3 (a) Define the terms: Mineral, Rock and Gangue. 03
(b) Write a short note on upper vindhyan system. 04
(c) What is fault? Explain normal and reverse faults. 07
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Q.3 (a) Describe: earth as a planet in solar system. 03
(b) What are the different branches of geology? Describe any four. 04
(c) What is an unconformity? Describe angular unconformity. 07
Q.4 (a) What are the advantages and limitations of drilling? 03
(b) Explain erosion features developed by wind. 04
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(c) What is Weathering? Explain various physical and mechanical properties of Weathering. 07
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Q.4 (a) Explain symmetrical and asymmetrical folds. 03
(b) Explain Feldspar Group of minerals. 04
(c) Explain a typical fold terminology with neat diagram. 07
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Q.5 (a) What are the basic principles of stratigraphy? 03
(b) Explain mohorovichic, Gutenberg discontinuity. 04
(c) Write a short note on Glacier deposits. 07
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Q.5 (a) Define following terms: (1) Erosion (2) Denudation. 03
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(b) Write physical properties of Quartz mineral. 04
(c) What is a sand dune? How sand dunes are formed? 07
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