Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad B.Tech II MINING GEOLOGY Previous Question Paper (April - 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.
Part A
What is colour?
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Colour is a physical property of a mineral determined by the specific wavelengths of light reflected from its surface, resulting from the mineral's chemical composition and the presence of impurities or trace elements.
What is permeability?
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Permeability is the measure of the ability of a porous rock or geological material to allow fluids, such as water or petroleum, to flow through its interconnected pore spaces or fractures under a pressure gradient.
What is orebody?
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What is grade?
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List the metamorphic deposits.
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What is major mineral?
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What is inferred reserve?
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What is grove sampling?
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What is settling trough?
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What is RMR?
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Part B
What are the mechanical properties of rock? Discuss the method of determination of compressive strength and tensile strength of the rock with a neat diagram.
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What is granite? Discuss the importance of granite rock.
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Discuss the various methods of coal formation.
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Discuss the occurrence of petroleum deposit of the country.
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What is mineral resource? Discuss the mineral resources of younger state of the country.
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Discuss the occurrence and distribution of chromite deposit of India.
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Write the following:
Geophysical exploration
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Geological exploration.
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Determine the grade, width, thickness and reserve of the bauxite deposit with an example. Assume your own conditions.
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What are the parameters to be considered while making the tunnel?
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Discuss the various problems associated in driving the tunnel.
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