Subject 2014 Question Paper — Government College of Engineering and T…
The 2014 Subject previous year question paper (Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu), with every question and its marks.
- University: Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu
- Course: Engineering Geology
- Branch: CIVIL ENGINEERING
- Year: 2014
- Paper: end-term
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Total marks: 100
Instructions
- Attempt five question in all, selecting at least one question from each unit.
- All questions carry equal marks.
Questions
Unit I
- Q1. Discuss the structures and textures of the igneous rocks. Illustrate your answer with suitable sketches and examples.
- Q2. Write notes on the following : (a) Landforms formed by wind (b) Physical properties of the minerals.
- Q3. Explain the following terms : (a) Elements of symmetry (b) Cross beddings and their significance (c) Agents of metamorphism (d) Karst topography.
Unit II
- Q4. Write a detailed account of the various hypotheses for the formation of mountains.
- Q5. Explain the following with help of suitable diagrams wherever required : (a) Recumbent fold (b) Chevron folds (c) En-echelon fold (d) Nappe.
- Q6. Write notes on the following : (a) Unconformity and its type (b) Faults and its type.
Unit III
- Q7. Write a detailed note on the engineering properties of the rocks.
- Q8. Discuss about the various geological considerations required during the tunnel designing stage.
- Q9. Write notes on the following : (a) Landslides (b) Characteristics of the aquifers.