Time
allowed: three hours Maximum Marks:
200
Candidates should attempt questions 1 and 5
which are compulsory, and any THREE of the following questions selecting at
least ONE question from each Section.
SECTION
A
1.
Write on any four of the following in about 150
words each:
(a)
Biogenic sedimentary structures
(b)
Granulitic facies
(c)
Dott’s classification of sandstones
(d)
Metamorphism of calcareous sediments
(e)
Chatoyancy and asterism
2.
Write short notes on:
(a)
Miller indices and parameters
(b)
Amphibole group of minerals
(c)
Uniaxial and Biaxial minerals
(d)
4ˉ 3 m
3.
Write detailed notes on the following:
(a)
Igneous structures citing suitable examples
(b)
Metasomatism
(c)
Eclogite facies
4.
Define sedimentary environments,. Explain in
detail, various parameters which control depositional environments.
SECTION B
5.
Write on any four of the following in about 150
words each:
(a)
Oxidation- Reduction potential
(b)
Neyveli lignite deposits
(c)
Principles of seismic methods of exploration
(d)
Comminution and sizing
(e)
Important global environmental impacts due to
human activities
6.
Write notes on:
(a)
Iron ore deposits of India
(b)
Diamond deposits of India
(c)
Metamorphism plays vital role in formation of
mineral deposits
(d)
Sedimentary ore deposits
7.
Write a detailed account on the various methods
of mining used in alluvium placer deposits.
8.
Write explanatory notes on:
(a)
Thermodynamic potential equations
(b)
Core of the earth is Self Exciting Dynamo
(c)
Groundwater quality criteria for drinking water
(d)
Chemical fertilizers and pesticides as
biological hazards
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