Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad B.Tech III ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Previous Question Paper (January/February - 2023 - R13)
Note: i) Question paper consists of Part A, Part B. ii) Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, Answer all questions. iii) In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b as sub questions.
Part A
What is Endogenic geological agents?
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Endogenic geological agents are forces originating from within the Earth that cause geological changes on the surface. These forces are primarily driven by the Earth's internal heat and include processes like volcanic activity, earthquakes, and plate tectonics.
Define weathering.
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Weathering is the process of disintegration and decomposition of rocks and minerals at or near the Earth's surface due to physical, chemical, and biological agents. It breaks down rocks into smaller particles, forming soil and sediment.
Define Mineral and Rock.
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Draw the Dykes and sills.
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Draw the water table.
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Write the landslides hazards.
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Draw Dam figure and find the parts.
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What is the importance of Environmental geology?
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Define tunneling.
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What is the importance of petrology in tunneling?
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Part B
Explain about physical, chemical and biological weathering.
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Explain about Granite weathering.
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Explain about Geological factors of weathering.
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Write physical properties and theoretical properties of the following minerals: i) Asbestos ii) Calcite
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Give classification of igneous and metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
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Marble
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Schist
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Give classification of folds with neat sketches.
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Write the mechanism of folds.
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Explain about preventive measures for landslides.
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What is the importance of Geophysical methods? Explain about Geo-thermal methods.
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Explain about geological classification in the selection of a dam site.
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Explain about water-tightness and influencing factors.
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List and explain various effects of tunneling on the ground?
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Explain about with neat sketches of: i) Tunnels perpendicular to axis of fold. ii) Tunnel along dip of inclined beds.
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Explain about Geological considerations of tunneling.
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Write about Economical aspects of Tunneling.
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