M.Sc. (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
Applied Geology
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Time: 2½ Hours
Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: Answers any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Question 1 is compulsory. Answer any two questions from Q.2, 3 4. Answer any two questions from Q.5, 6 7. Draw neat and labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
Q.1
Choose the correct answer:-
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Slope failures are commonly classified as falls, flows and slides depending on
Nature of surfacial material
Slope angle
Water content
All the above
Which volcano is likely to pose the greatest hazard during an eruption
Shield
Cinder cone
Stratovolcano
Dormant volcano
Chemical released by chlorofluorocarbons that causes depletion of ozone layer in atmosphere is
Nitrogen
Chlorine

Sulphuric acid
Sodium chloride
The tsunamis are caused by
Vertical displacement of ocean floor during an earthquake
High tides in the oceans
Both a and b
None of the above
Which of the following pairs of air pollutant causes acid rain?
Sulphur dioxide carbon dioxide
Oxides of nitrogen carbon monoxide
Sulphur dioxide oxides of nitrogen
Ammonia chlorine
Cyclones are pressure areas from centre of which pressure increase outwards.
Low
High
Constant
Variable
The solid waste form hospital is classified as
Hazardous
Non hazardous
Compostable
Combustible
The process of using earthworms for the conversion of biodegradable waste into compost is known as
Composting
Vermicomposting
Worm fertilizer
Bio-fertilizer
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What are the materials that do not decay and remain in the environment called?
Biodegradable wastes
Garbage
O
Non-biodegradable wastes
Solid wastes
10) is one of the most violent storms on earth.
Hurricanes
Hail
Tornado
Fairman
11) The major cause for land degradation in our country is
Soil erosion
Water-logging
Pollution of soil
None of the above
12) Which one of the following pollution has acquired regional and global dimensions?
Water pollution
Air pollution
Land pollution
None of the above
13) Find the odd man out
Wild fire
Tornado
Avalanche
Oil spill
14) Natural disaster depends on
Topographical
Metrological
Environment
All of the above
Q.2
Explain the various factors for formation of soil. Add note on causes of soil pollution.
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Q.3
Discuss various types, sources and causes of water pollutants and controlling measures.
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Q.4
Describe in detail the causes and effects of Earthquake. Add a note on case history of Killari earthquake.
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Q.5
Write short notes
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Cyclone in Chennai
Different types of waste
Q.6
Describe the following:-
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Classification of Natural hazards
Global warming
Q.7
Explain in brief:-
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Landslide in Maharashtra
Solid waste disposal