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.
Explain any four of the following in about 150
words each:
(a)
Hydrothermal cavity filling process and
character of ore deposits formed by such a process.
(b)
Geobotanical prospecting method.
(c)
Coastal erosion as natural hazard and its
preventive measures.
(d)
Crystal chemistry and its role in distribution
of elements.
(e)
Geology of Gold deposits of Kolar Gold field.
Kamataka.
6.
Write explanatory notes on the following :
(a)
Genetic classification of ore deposits.
(b)
Textures and structures of ores.
(c)
Geology and Potentials of oil and gas deposits
of Assam and Gujarat states.
(d)
Placer minerals and their process of formation.
7.
Describe the following :
(a)
Surface mining methods.
(b)
Geophysical logging methods.
(c)
Sulphide ore beneficiation be froth flotation
process.
(d)
Geological prospecting methods of ores.
8.
Give an account of the following:
(a)
Mineralogy of meteorites and their types.
(b)
Entropy and Enthalpy.
(c)
Landslides – their causes and mitigation measures.
(d)
Legislative measures for environmental protection
in India.
