Important questions

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

1. Explain the distinguishing features of igneous, Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks with examples
2. Describe granite, khondalite and gneiss rocks and describe their occurrence in India
3. Describe the various geologic structures in rocks along with their classification, origin and techniques used for their identification in the field
4. Describe the various methods by which weathering of rocks takes place
5. Describe the engineering classification of weathering of rocks
6. Describe the formation of soils
7. Discuss the susceptability of relative stability of minerals to weathering
8. Describe the important clay minerals
9. Discuss the geological classification of soils
10. Discuss the engineering classification of soils
11. Describe the various types of soils and their uses
12. Discuss the hydrologic cycle with the help of a sketch
13. Compare and contrast aquifer and water table
14. Discuss the occurrence of groundwater various lithological formations
15. Explain groundwater occurrence in different lithological formations
16. Explain groundwater exploration in detail
17. List the various groundwater provinces in India
18. Explain briefly the various engineering properties of rocks
19. Explain stress-strain behaviour of rocks with the help of an example
20. What is meant by site investigation. Explain with the help of an example
21. List the various geotechniques used in rock mechanics
22. Compare and contrast geological maps and aerial photographs
23. What is meant by bore-hole drilling
24. Explain electrical resistivity method and seismic refraction methods with the help of a neat sketch
25. List the geological considerations for selection of concrete aggregate, highway and run-way aggregate, building stones, decorative stones, roofing and facing stones
26. Write about analysis of dam failures in the past
27. List the various types of dams
28. Describe the engineering geology aspects of major dams in India
29. Describe the various engineering and geological investigations for a masonry dam site
30. List the types of dams, dam foundation and reservoirs
31. Define stand-up time for different rocks
32. Describe the various engineering geological investigations to be carried-out before constructing a tunnel through a rock
33. Discuss the various problems of tunneling with special emphasis on pay line and overbreak
34. What is meant by logging fortunes
35. Discuss the geology of a few well known tunnels
36. Discuss diasater management.
37. What is meant by disaster prevention and mitigation. Discuss with the help of examples
38. Describe the geological aspects of earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis

THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ACTUALLY  APPEARED IN UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

1. Explain the mode of development of pillow structure in basalts (2.5)
2. Draw a neat sketch of reverse fault and label it. (2.5)
3. Give the ion exchange capacity of Kaolinite, Illite and Montmorillonite (2.5)
4. Illustrate any two types of springs that you know. (2.5)
5. Explain the stress-strain behaviour of sandstone uniaxial compression. (2.5)
6. Suggest any three measures to control silt in the reservoirs. (2.5)
7. How do you solve temperature and gases problems in tunnels (2.5)
8. Bring out the distinguishing features of the following rocks:
1. Basalt and Hornblende-Schist
2. Pink Granite and Pink Sandstone
3. Black Limestone and Black Basalt
4. Laterite and Khondalite
9. Bring out the differences among the following geological structures with neat sketches: 
1. Box fold and Fan fold
2. Horst and Graben
3. Extension (Joints) fractures and release fractures (Joints)
4. Dextral and Sinistral strike slip faults.
10. Explain the genesis of the soils of India and add a note on their  characteristic features
11. Briefly describe the magnitude of groundwater availability in various lithological formations of India.
12. Explain in detail the method of seismic refraction survey to determine depth to bedrock.
13. What geological characteristics are important in the selection of rocks as
    concrete aggregate?
14. Illustrate the foundation geology of Bhakra Dam.
15. Explain in detail the elements at risk, causes, typical effects and mitigation measures of landslides.
16. Write a detailed note on any three of the following:
    (i) Problems of tunneling
    (ii) Ground water exploration
    (iii) Engineering classification of rock weathering
    (iv) Bore hole drilling
17. Sketch reverse fault and normal fault
18. Write the apparent resistivity equation for schlumberger configuration to arrive at apparant resistivity
19. Explain mineral configuration of any two metamorphic rocks
20. Describe two soil types and their occurrence
21. Give the engineering uses of granite and  limestone
22. Explain 'overbreak' in tunneling
23. What is an air photo and explain 'stereo pair'
24. Define aquitard with an example
25. Give any two reasons for tsunami
26. Describe the engineering properties and occurrence of the following rocks
1. Granite
2. Limestone
3. Sandstone
4. Shale
27. Write about different rock folds with sketches
28. Explain spheroidal weathering
29. Define aquifer. Write a note on groundwater occurrence
30. Compare and contrast map and air photo
31. Write briefly about refraction method and rotary borehole drilling
32. Write short notes on
1. Building stones and 
2. Geological investigations for dam and reservoir foundations
33.  Write short notes on
1. Rock tunneling
2. Disaster prevention and mitigation measures
34. Define pay line
35. Write the formulae for werner and schlumberger array
36. Draw the stress-strain curve for Dolerite-Gabbro
37. How are dip and strike expressed and specified for rock strata
38. Explain briefly the process for soil formation
39. Explain briefly the geology of Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
40. Writte short notes on
1. Sandstone
2. Gneiss
3. Marble

41.  Discuss types and effects of rock weathering

42. What are the main types of folds and their effect on engineering projects

43. Define an aquifer and the types of aquifer

44. Discuss aerial photo interpretation

45. Discuss the applications and limitations of vertical electrical sounding and seismic refraction survey in determining depth to bed rock