GEOLOGY – 2003 , PAPER I, SECTION A

                     Time Allowed: Three Hours       Maximum Marks: 200

Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any THREE of the remaining questions selecting at least ONE question from each Section.

SECTION A

1.       Write critical notes, within 150 words each on any Four of the following:

(a)    Core of the Earth

(b)   Deep sea trenches

(c)    Geomorphic cycle

(d)   Satellite data products

(e)   Nappe

2.       Volcanism is a manifestation of plate tectonic processes. -  Justify.

3.       (a) Describe the coastal geomorphological features of the Indian sub-continent.

                         (b) Bring out the salient features of the Aerial photo interpretation.

4.       Differentiate between the following:

(a)    Horst and graben

(b)   Paraconformity and disconformity

(c)    Stress ellipsoid  and strain ellipsoid

(d)   Inlier and outlier