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Geology
Paper


Time allowed Three hours Maximum Marks: 300
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
Candidates should answer Question Nos. I and 5 which are compulsory and any three ofthe remaining questions, selectingat least one from each Section
SECTION-A

1. Write on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60
a.
Iso stasy Theory and its importance on earth

b.
Intensity and Magnitude of an earthquake

c.
Internal structure of earth

d.
Continental drift theory


2. a. Write briefly about weathering and its various processes 30x2=60
b. Drainage patterns with illustrations
3. a. What is Darcy'Law. An aquifer is 2032 wide and 27 m tall. Its hydraulic gradient is .05 and its hydraulic conductivity is 147m/day. Calculate the velocity of the groundwater as well as the amount of water that passes through the end of the aquifer each day if the porosityoftheaquiferis32%. 30x2=60
b. Describe the mechanism ofFaulting.
4. Describe in brief-Any Three
a.
Orbital parameters ofCartosat II

b.
Spatial and Spectral Resolution

c.
Interpretation Keys

d.
Raster and Vector data


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SECTION-B
5. Write on any three of the following in about 200 words each: a.. Gondwana Flora and its importance 20x3=60
b.
Evolutionary trend in Trilobita

c.
Earthquake resistance structures

d.
Water bearing characteristics ofRocks


6.
Give the Chronostratigraphic classification of Stratigraphic Sequences and its interrelationship with Lithostratigraphic units. 60

7.
Write in short: 30x2=60

a.
Microfossils and their importance in petroleum exploration

b.
Earthquakes, their causes and prevention



8.
Write about the following: 30x2=60

a.
Rainwater Harvesting Techniques

b.
Stratigraphic distribution ofVindhyan Supergroup




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