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JNTU B.Tech II MINING GEOLOGY Previous Question Paper (May/June - 2019 - R16)
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 are crystalline minerals?
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Crystalline minerals are naturally occurring inorganic solids that possess an ordered, repeating internal atomic structure, which often results in the formation of distinct geometric shapes known as crystals.
Define the terms “Mineral and Mineralogy”.
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Mineral: A naturally occurring, inorganic solid substance with a definite chemical composition and a characteristic crystalline structure.
Mineralogy: The branch of geology concerned with the study of the chemistry, crystal structure, physical properties, and classification of minerals.
List the methods of determining soil and rock properties.
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Define the term “ore”.
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Define Strike and Dip.
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What is Structural Geology?
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List the Major mineral resources of India.
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Define the term Mineral Exploration.
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List the classification of Ore reserves estimation.
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List the Geological factor for Drivage of Tunnel.
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PART-B
Describe the structure, mineral composition, physical and chemical properties of Feldspar group of minerals.
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Give broad classification of Rocks.
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List the industrial uses of Hematite.
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Explain the megascopic properties of Cleavage.
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Explain the permeability of rocks.
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Explain the processes and formation of atomic mineral.
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Explain the Triaxial Test for mechanical properties of Rocks.
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Explain the processes and formation of Coal deposit.
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Discuss the joint system in rocks.
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Discuss, with examples, the difference between primary and secondary rock structure.
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Describe different kinds of Folds.
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List three geometric elements that can be used to describe fold patterns in rock.
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Explain the Origin, Occurrence and distribution of Graphite.
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Explain the Geo-Physical Prospecting method.
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Explain the Origin and Occurrence of Zinc.
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State the guides for location of mineral deposits in the field.
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State and explain the types of Tunnels and Construction Methods.
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List and explain the initial field investigation for Tunnel design.
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Explain the drivage of tunnel in hard rock in Indian condition.
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State and explain about gasses in Tunnels.
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