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JNTU B.Tech III ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Previous Question Paper (November/December - 2018 - R13)
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B. Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
Part A
What is Geology?
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Geology is the scientific study of the Earth, its composition, structure, physical properties, and the processes that have shaped it over geological time.
What is reservoir?
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A reservoir is a large natural or artificial lake or impoundment created by the construction of a dam across a river valley, used to store water for purposes such as irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and municipal water supply.
What is Mohr’s hardness?
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What is streak? List the streak of asbestos.
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Define the hade and want.
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What is cone of depression?
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What are porosity and void ratio?
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What is permeability?
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What is subsidence?
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What is settlement trough?
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Part B
Write the importance of Physical Geology and Petrology.
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What is weathering of rock? How does it affect the construction of dam?
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Write the physical properties of Quartz and Feldspar.
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State and describe the physical properties of Galena and Hematite.
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What is the metamorphic rock? Write the classification of metamorphic rocks.
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What is limestone? Write the occurrence of limestone.
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What is ground water exploration? Describe the various techniques for ground water exploration.
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What is unconformity? Write the different types of the unconformity with sketches.
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What is fault? Write the different types of the fault with sketches.
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What are the precautions to be taken for seismic area buildings?
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What is dam? Describe the various types of dams to be constructed.
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Explain the gravity method with an example.
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What is Geo physical method? Explain the electric resistivity method with a neat sketch.
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Design the tunnel of radius ‘a’ and located at 100 m deep. Assume your own condition.
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Describe the de-pressurization effect in soils with a neat sketch.
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Describe the different terminology used in mine subsidence with a neat sketch.
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