2014 Question Paper,M.Sc. (Part – I) (Semester – II),Solapur University Question Paper,APPLIED GEOLOGY (Paper – VI)

Solapur University Question Paper
M.Sc. (Part – I) (Semester – II) Examination, 2014
APPLIED GEOLOGY (Paper – VI)
Indian Stratigraphy
Day and Date : Thursday, 24-4-2014 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2) Answer any two questions each from Section A and
Section B.
3) Draw neat and labelled diagrams wherever necessary.
4) All questions carry equal marks.
1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. 14
1) The smallest rock unit is known as ___________
a) Bed b) Member
c) Formation d) Group
2) The two fold classification of Gondwana is based on __________
a) Unconformity b) Floral characteristics
c) Climatic conditions d) All the above
3) The Lilang Group in spiti is considered the Indian type area for the _________
a) Permian b) Jurassic
c) Triassic d) Cretaceous
4) The carbonaceous Bijaigarh shale formation belong to __________
a) Semri group b) Rewa group
c) Bhander group d) Kaimur group
5) Penganga group belong to __________
a) Godavari supergroup
b) Gondwana supergroup
c) Dharwar supergroup
d) None of these
SLR-VE – 6 -2-
6) The older lithostratigraphic succession of Kaladgi basin is __________
a) Simikeri subgroup b) Lokapur subgroup
c) Sedam subgroup d) Andola subgroup
7) Gaj formation from Bhavanagar to Okha Rann, contains a __________
a) Sandstones
b) Gravels
c) Variety of mega-and microfossils
d) Coals
8) Gogi in Bhima basin is important for ____________
a) Thorium b) Tungsten
c) Ilmenite d) Uranium
9) The age for the Papghni subbasin is ___________
a) Paleoproterozic b) Mesoproterozoic
c) Neoproterozic d) Paleozoic
10) Garbyang formation of Kumaun is equivalent to ___________
a) Kaladgi b) Haimantas
c) Vaikrata d) Kurnool
11) In intertrappean beds physa is reported from ___________
a) Panjal trap b) Rajmahal trap
c) Deccan trap d) Both (b) and (c)
12) Gorumahasani and Badampur hills in the Singhbhum craton are famous for
____________
a) Stratiform Cr deposits
b) Copper deposits
c) Coal deposits
d) Banded iron formations
13) The oldest unit of Jurassic succession of Rajasthan is __________
a) Lathi formation b) Jaisalmer formation
c) Laki series d) Lachi series
14) Lonar crater is situated in ____________
a) Nagpur District b) Buldana district
c) Ratnagiri district d) Akola district
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SECTION – A
2. Discuss in detail Greenstone belts of Eastern Dharwar craton. 14
3. Write a essay on deccan trap. 14
4. Give an detail account on the cretaceous succession in trichinopoly area. 14
SECTION – B
5. Write short notes on the following : 14
a) Sargur schist
b) Rajmahal trap and Shylet trap.
6. Describe in brief : 14
a) Lameta formation
b) Regional stratigraphy of Bastar craton.
7. Write notes on : 14
a) Triassic sequence of spiti
b) Muth quartzite.
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