10MN33 Mining Geology-I B.E Question Paper : drttit.gvet.edu.in

Name of the College : Dr T Thimmaiah Institute of Technology
University : Visvesvaraya Technological University
Department : Mining Engineering
Degree : B.E
Subject Code/Name : 10MN33/Mining Geology-I
Sem : III
Year : Dec.2013/Jan.2014
Website : drttit.gvet.edu.in
Document Type : Question Paper

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Drttit Mining Geology – I Question Paper

Third Semester B.E. Degree Examination,
Time: 3 hrs.
Max. Marks: 100

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Dec.2013 / Jan. 2014

Note :
1. Answer any FIVEfull questions, selecting atleast TWO questions from each part.
2. Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.

PART-A :
1 a. Explain internal structure and composition of the earth. Add a note on geology and its ro Ie in the field of mining. (10 Marks)
b. Briefly explain the geological work of ground water with special reference to their influence on mining and engineering. (10 Marks)

2 a. What are minerals? Explain the physical properties of minerals with examples. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the origin, chemical composition, occurrence and uses of Felspar group of minerals. (10 Marks)

3 a. Describe the classification of rocks with examples. Add a note on structure of Igneous rocks. (10 Marks)
b. What is metamorphism? Explain the agents and types of metamorphism. (10 Marks)

4 Explain the textural, structural and mineralogical characters of the following rocks.
a. Granite b. Dolerite c. Sand stone d. Gneiss e. Marble. (20 Marks)

PART-B :
5.a.Explain geological time scale. Add a note on law of order of super position. (10 Marks)
5.b.What is correlation? Explain the methods of correlation. (10 Marks)

6.a Describe the physiographic divisions of India. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the Cuddapah group ofrocks. Add a note on their economic importance. (10 Marks)
7.a.What are primary structures? Explain the different types of primary structures. (10 Marks)
b. Explain dip and strike. Add a note on compass Clinometers and its uses. (10 Marks)

8.a.Explain the different types of faults. Add a note on their field recognition and importance in mining operations. (16 Marks)
b. Topographic maps. (04 Marks)

June/July 2016

Third Semester B.E. Degree Examination,  :
Mining Geology – I :
Time : 3 hrs.
Max. Marks : 100
Note : Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting atleast TWO questions from each part.
PART-A :
1 a. Explain natural agencies with special reference to mining and engineering.
b. What are Earthquakes? Explain their causes and effects. Add a note protection against earthquakes.

2 a. Explain the role of physical properties in minerals identification. Give examples. (10 Marks)
b. Write the Physical properties, Chemical composition, Occurrence and uses of the following minerals: i) Jasper ii) Muscovite mica iii) Auguite iv) Calcite. (10 Marks)

3 a. Briefly explain the classification of rocks, with examples.
b. Write short notes on structure of Igneous rocks.
c. What is metamorphism? Explain the agents of metamorphism.

4 a. Define Petrology. (10 Marks)
b. Write the texture, structure, minerals composition, classification, occurrence and uses of the following rocks : (10 Marks)
i) Dolerite ii) Pegmatite iii) Sand stone iv) Breccia v) Marble vi) Schist.

Part-B :
5 a. Explain geological time scale.
b. Write short notes on :
i) Law of order of super position ii) Uniformitarianism (10 Marks)
iii) Fossil and their uses. (10 Marks)

6 a. Explain the Dharwar super group. Add a note on their economic importance.
b. Give an account of Gondwanas with their economic importance.
7 a. What are structures? Explain the different types of primary structures.
b. Explain i) Dip and strike ii) Compass – Clinometer.

8 a. Define Faults. Add a note on their field recognition and importance in mining operation.
b. Write short notes on :
i) Angular unconformity
iii) Recumbent fold
ii) Mural joints
iv) Interpretation of Topographic maps. (10 Marks)

June/July 2015

Third Semester B.E. Degree Examination,  :
Mining Geology – I :
Time : 3 hrs.
Max. Marks : 100
Note :
1. Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting atleast TWO questions from each part.
2. Draw neat diagrams, wherever necessary.

Part-A :
a. What is Geology? Explain the role of geology in the field of mining.
b. With a neat sketch, explain the structure and composition of the earth.

2 a. Write short notes on
i) Streak in minerals with suitable examples ii) Moh’s scale of Hardness. (08 Marks)
b. Explain the physical properties, their chemical composition, occurrence and uses of
i) Quartz and its varieties ii) Calcite and its varieties iii) Biotite Mica. (12 Marks)

3 a. What are igneous rocks? How are they formed? Explain the classification of igneous rocks, with suitable examples. (12 Marks)
b. Write short notes on
i) Textures in Igneous rocks ii) Metamorphism and its types. (08 Marks)

4 Explain the Textural, Structural and mineralogical characters of the following rocks :
a. Granite and its varieties.
b. Pegmatite.
c. Basalt.
d. Shale.
e. Marble and its varieties. (20 Marks)

5 Write short notes on :
a. Fossils and their uses.
b. Methods of correlation.
c. Geological time scale.
d. Catastropism.