JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech II FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOLOGY Previous Question Paper (May/June - 2019 - R15)
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 such questions.
Part A
Write short notes on Oceans.
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Oceans are vast, interconnected bodies of saline water covering approximately 71% of the Earth's surface. They play a critical role in regulating the global climate, supporting marine biodiversity, and acting as a primary reservoir in the hydrological cycle.
Briefly explain the Glacier.
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A glacier is a large, persistent body of ice that moves slowly under its own weight due to gravity. Glaciers form in regions where snowfall exceeds melting over many years, compacting into ice. They are powerful geological agents capable of eroding, transporting, and depositing large volumes of rock debris.
Explain the Igneous Rocks.
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What are sedimentary rocks?
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Explain the term Foliation.
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Describe the different types of folds.
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Explain the Geological Time Scale.
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Write a brief note on Himalayas.
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Explain the term Hydrological cycle.
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Write a brief note on Aquifers.
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Part B
What are volcanoes? Enumerate and describe the different phases of it with neat sketches.
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Briefly explain the internal structure of the earth with neat sketch.
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Describe the physical properties of minerals:
Quartz group
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Mica group.
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What are Metamorphic rocks? Explain the mode of formation of Metamorphic rocks.
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Discuss the importance of folds in the field of Civil Engineering.
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What is fold? Describe the parts of fold. Attempt the classification of folds in detail.
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Write an essay on principles of Stratiography.
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Describe important characters of Deccan Traps of India.
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Briefly explain different types of Intensity of earthquakes.
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Write an essay on mineral resources of India.
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