Name of the University : Alagappa University
Degree : B.SC
Department : Geography
Subject Code/Name : BGE4C2 Indian Stratigraphy
Year : II
Semester : IV
Document Type : Model Question Papers
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Indian Stratigraphy :
Duration : 3 Hours
Maximum : 75 marks
Part – A (10 x 2 = 20) :
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1. What is Eparchean Unconformity
2. Define Order of Super position.
3. Describe about Srisailam quartzites.
4. Give any two economic importance of Vindhyan System.
5. Define Bunter Series.
6. Write any two characteristic features of Umia Series of Jurassic System.
7. What is Cenomanian transgression-
8. Define Raniganj stage.
9. “Neobolus beds” – Define
10. Define Muree Series.
Part-B : (5 x 5 = 25)
Answer ALL Questions
11. a. Describe the major physiographic divisions of India. (OR)
b. Evaluate the mineral Resources of Archean rocks.
12. a. Give an account on the Stratigraphy of Upper Vindhyan rocks. (OR)
b. Write about the economic importance of Cuddapah basin.
13. a. Discuss the age of the Saline Series. (OR)
b. Describe about the Umaraia marine bed.
14. a. Write a brief account on Paleoclimate and Sedimentation history of Gondwana sequence. (OR)
b. Describe the lithostratigraphic succession of Jurassic of Kutch.
15. a. Write a brief essay on the age of Deccan traps. (OR)
b. Discuss the stratigraphy of Warkala beds and Cuddalore Sandstones.
Part-C : (3 x 10 = 30)
Answer any THREE Questions
16. Describe the distribution of Archaean rocks in Peninsular India.
17. Write an essay on the Stratigraphy and Sedimentation of Cuddaph super group.
18. Elaborate the Stratigraphic succession, Sedimentation history along with Paleontology of Jurassic System.
19. Explain Cenomanian transgression. Give the stratigraphic and Paleontologic account on Cretaceous of Trichinopoly.
20. Write a detailed note on the stratigraphic succession, sedimentation history along with Paleontology of Siwalik System.
B.Sc. Degree Examination, April 2010 :
Geomorphology : (CBCS—2008 Onwards)
Duration : 3 Hours
Maximum : 75 Marks
Part – A (10 x 2 = 20)
Answer ALL Questions
1. What is Exfoliation?
2. What is Mass Wasting?
3. What is River meandering?
4. Write about Base level of Erosion.
5. Define aquifer.
6. What is flood plain deposits?
7. Write about ‘U’ shaped valley.
8. What is a Delta?
9. Explain Barrier reef.
10. What s a mid oceanic ridge?
Part-B : (5 x 5 = 25)
Answer ALL Questions
11. a. Define mass wasting. Describe the types of mass wasting. (OR)
b. Write short notes on Geomorphic agents.
12. a. Write short notes on Sand dunes and their types. (OR)
b. Write an account on atmosphere, its composition and zones.
13. a. Describe Geomorphic cycle and cycle of erosion. (OR)
b. Write note on Drainage Patterns.
14. a. Explain in brief about glacial epochs. (OR)
b. Write an account on types of glaciers and their movement.
15. a. Describe about the types of Shorelines. (OR)
b. Write note on origin and classification of Lakes.
Part-C : (3 x 10 = 30)
Answer any THREE of the following
16. Bring out the role of climate and its products in the evolution of land forms
17. Explain about the land forms produced by ground water.
18. Explain the following:
i. Braided stream
ii. Water falls
iii. Base level of erosion
19. Write in detail about the geologic work and landforms produced by glacial ice.
20. Explain detail about the continental shelf, continental rise and abyssal plain.
PART – B : ( 5 x 5 = 25 )
Answer All Questions
11. a) Attempt a classification on Animal Kingdom. (or)
b) Describe Nummulites fossils.
12. a) Outline the classification of Phylum Echinodermata. (or)
b) Outline the morphology of
(i) Hemicidaris
(ii) Stigmatopygus.
13. a) Describe the Dentition pattern in Pelecypod. (or)
b) Describe the various shell forms of Gastropoda.
14. a) Outline the classification of Phylum Arthropoda. (or)
b) Give an outline of classification of Vertebrates.
15. a) Describe Geological time scale. (or)
b) Describe the Principles of Stratigraphy.
PART – C : ( 3 x 10 = 30 )
Answer any Three Questions
16. Explain the morphological character of Foraminifera.
17. Explain the morphological and geological history of the Echinodermata.
18. Write an essay on the Cephalopoda:
19. Describe following fossils
(i) Glossopteris
(ii) Gangamopteris
(iii) Elatocladus
20. Write an essay on Inperfections of Geological record.