Master of Science II (Applied Geology)
Examination: Oct Nov 2016 Semester III (New CBCS)
SLR No. Day
Date Time Subject Name Paper
No. Seat No.
SLR SE
49
Friday
18/11/2016
02:30 P.M
to
05:00 P.M
Mineral Exploration
C
X
Instructions: Answer any five questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1 is compulsory.
Attempt any two from Q.2, 3 4.
Attempt any two from Q.5, 6 7.
Draw neat and labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
Total Marks:70
Q.1 Tick the correct choice of the following:
In resistivity survey of 3 layers the relationship of each of the layers with
other is as P1>P2<P3 than the curve type is
A type K type
H type D type
In geochemical prospecting which is the term used to define the upper limit of
background fluctuations.
Median Threshold
Standard deviation All
Which of the following correction is not applied to gravity data?
Free air correction Diurnal correction
Elevation correction Baugner correction
Pathfinder dement for porphyry copper deposit is
No Se
Hg None of the above
Geiger meller counter is used to detect.
Radioactivity Resistivity
Seismicity None
Khondalite occurring in the eastern ghats are associated with
Gold Diamonds
Zinc Graphite
Which of the following methods used for location of sub surface structures in
hydrocarbon prospecting.
Gravity Magnetic
Seismic Electro magnetic
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Green stone belts of Precambrian terrain are good for searching
Cu Fe
Sn Au
Which of the following is not a geophysical instrument?
Gravitaeter Scintillation counter
Magnetometer Flame photometer
10) Magnetic materials having extremely high magnetic susceptibility are
described as
Ferro magnetic Para magnetic
Di magnetic Non magnetic
11) If the sulphide deposits is in disseminated type, what type of geophysical
prospecting is employed?
Resistivity Self potential
Induced potential None
12) Which of the following has control on formation of laterite?
Climate Parent rode
Lithology All of the above
13) In matic igneous rocks the most common geochemical association is

Si-K-Na Fe-Mg-Ti
Ag-Au-As Zn-Pb-Ba-F-Sr
14) By which of the following electrical process depth investigation is made

Resistivity profiling Resistivity contouring
Resistivity sounding Resistivity mounting
Q.2 Give in detail productive plutons of deep seated origin. Add a note on the
geochemical characters of porphyry copper deposits.
Q.3 Differentiate schlumberger and wenner array of electrode arrangement in
electrical resistivity survey.
Q.4 Discuss various sampling techniques in geological exploration.
Q.5 Discuss briefly on the following:
Mobility of elements and path finders
Geological criteria for cool deposits in India
Q.6 Write short notes on the following:
Gravity survey
Corrections in magnetic data
Q.7 Write briefly on the following:
Geobotanical indicators
Well logging