GEOLOGY – 2003 , PAPER I, SECTION B

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 B 

5.       Write critical notes, within 150 words each, on any four of the following :

(a)    Different kinds of microfossils

(b)   Paleontological findings in the Vindhyans

(c)    Son- Nrmada geogracture

(d)   Ground- water management

(e)   Mechanical properties of rocks for engineering geology.

6.       Describe the morphology of a trilobite with neat sketches. Add notes on the geological history of trilobites.

7.       (a) Briefly describe the Cretaceous stratigraphy of tiruchirapalli region adding notes on its economic potentiality.

                        (b) Throw light on the palaeogeography and palaeoclimate of the Permian period in Indian stratigraphy.

8.       (a) What is the importance of hydrogeology? What are the various methods of ground –water exploration?

                     (b) Describe the causes of Landslides and discuss their preventive measures.