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Explain process of Rock Weathering.
Give the classification of igneous rocks based on silica percentage.
Explain felsic and mafic group of minerals.
Describe classification of sedimentary rocks
Explain various physical properties of minerals.
What is metamorphism? Explain the types of metamorphism.
Explain the general principles of Stratigraphy.
Describe Vindhyan system with its civil engineering significance.
Explain types of landforms formed by deposition of river.
Describe in detail physiographic divisions of India
Describe principles of correlation
Explain various types of basalts found in Deccan trap area.
| Subject Name | Engineering Geology |
|---|---|
| Semester | III |
| Pattern Year | 2019 |
| Subject Code | 207009 |
| Max Marks | 30 |
| Total Questions | 4 |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Paper Number | [6578]-5 |
| Academic Year | S.E. |
| Branch Name | Civil |
| Exam Type | INSEM |
| Exam Session | 2025 Oct INSEM |
| Watermark | ['CEGP013091', '49.248.216.237 08/11/2025 10:49:34 static-237'] |
Define Mineral Explain various physical properties of minerals.
What are agents of Metamorphism? Explain their role in metamorphism.
Define hardness of mineral and explain in detail Moh’s scale of hardness.
What is Rock? Explain classification of igneous rocks on the basis of their mode of occurrence.
Discuss classification of sedimentary rocks on the basis of Clastic sediments.
Explain various process of weathering of rocks.
Explain the general principles of Stratigraphy.
Describe in detail physiographic divisions of India.
Describe various rock types occurring in Deccan Trap Area.
Explain types of landform formed by erosion action of river.
Write note on Archaens and Dharwars.
Write note on stages of rivers.
| Subject Name | Engineering Geology |
|---|---|
| Semester | III |
| Pattern Year | 2019 |
| Subject Code | 207009 |
| Max Marks | 30 |
| Total Questions | 4 |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Paper Number | [6222]-113 |
| Academic Year | S.E. |
| Branch Name | Civil Engineering |
| Exam Type | INSEM |
| Exam Session | 2024 Sep INSEM |
| Watermark | ['CEGP013091', '49.248.216.238 11/10/2024 10:45:52 static-238'] |
Explain process of mechanical and residual deposits of sedimentary rocks.
Discuss in detail thermal and cataclastic process of metamorphism.
Explain rock forming and economic group of minerals.
Give the classification of igneous rocks based on silica percentage.
Explain various physical properties of minerals.
Explain the processes of disintegration and decomposition of the rocks.
Describe types of unconformities with neat sketches.
Describe Vindhyan system with its civil engineering significance.
Explain types of landforms formed by deposition of river.
Explain various types of basalts found in Deccan trap area.
Describe principles of correlation.
Describe in detail physiographic divisions of India.
| Subject Name | Engineering Geology |
|---|---|
| Semester | III |
| Pattern Year | 2019 |
| Subject Code | 207009 |
| Max Marks | 30 |
| Total Questions | 4 |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Paper Number | [6186]-505 |
| Academic Year | S.E. |
| Branch Name | Civil Engineering |
| Exam Type | INSEM |
| Exam Session | 2023 Oct INSEM |
| Watermark | ['CEGP013091', '49.248.216.238 13/10/2023 10:36:52 static-238'] |
What is Rock? Explain classification of igneous rocks on the basis of their mode of occurrence.
What are agents of Metamorphism? Explain their role in metamorphism.
Define hardness of mineral and explain in detail Moh’s scale of hardness.
Explain various physical properties of minerals.
Discuss classification of sedimentary rocks on the basis of grain size.
Explain various process of weathering of rocks.
What is an unconformity? Describe types of unconformities with neat sketches.
Explain types of landforms formed by erosion action of river.
Describe Archean and Dharwar formation with its civil engineering significance
Describe in detail physiographic divisions of India.
Explain the general principles of Stratigraphy.
Describe various rock types occurring in Deccan Trap Area.
| Subject Name | Engineering Geology |
|---|---|
| Semester | I |
| Pattern Year | 2019 |
| Subject Code | 207009 |
| Max Marks | 30 |
| Total Questions | 4 |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Paper Number | [5931]-5 |
| Academic Year | S.E. |
| Branch Name | Civil |
| Exam Type | INSEM |
| Exam Session | 2022 Oct INSEM |
| Watermark | ['CEGP013091', '49.248.216.238 20/01/2023 10:40:14 static-238'] |
Describe various types of concordant and discordant igneous intrusions.
Define fold and explain any three types of folds.
Perpendicular distance between any two successive strike line is 3.0 cm, scale of the map is 1cm = l00m and contour interval is 30m. Calculate amount of dip (True Dip).
What is mountain building process? Describe types of mountains.
Define fault and explain the significance of fault in Civil Engineering.
Perpendicular distance between any two successive strike line is 3.0cm, scale of the map is 1cm = l00m and contour interval is 50m. Calculate amount of dip (True Dip).
Explain how GIS is an important tool for civil engineers.
Define Remote Sensing? Explain its applications in civil engineering.
Calculate RQD recovery and Core recovery from following table. Run in m: 0-3 m, 3-6 m. Piece No.: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. Length in cm: 20, 15, 40, 50, 60, 13, 50, 60, 80, 09, 10. Nature of fracture: J, J, M, M, M, J, J, M, M, M, M.
What is GIS? Explain components of GIS.
Explain methods of subsurface investigation.
Calculate RQD recovery and Core recovery from following table. Run in m: 0-3 m, 3-6 m. Piece No.: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Length in cm: 16, 12, 60, 50, 30, 13, 9, 6, 8, 71, 82, 9. Nature of fracture: J, J, M, M, M, J, J, J, J, M, M, M.
Explain Preliminary Geological Investigations carried out for Tunneling.
Explain tunneling conditions in Deccan trap region.
A site is proposed for excavation of tunnel along A-B and M-N, passing through axial and limb region of fold respectively. Justifg the suitability of tunnel is such conditions.
Discuss on the dam located in folded geological structure.
Explain with appropriate example the feasibility of dam alignment which is crossing DYKE.
What are the geological requirements for the foundation of dam?
What is landslide? Describe in brief the various types of landslides.
Discuss engineering properties of building stones.
Define aquifers. Explain in brief the types of aquifers.
Explain geological conditions favorable for natural springs and artesian wells.
What are the causes of an earthquakes.
Explain in brief the geological work done by groundwater.
| Subject Name | Engineering Geology |
|---|---|
| Semester | III |
| Pattern Year | 2019 |
| Subject Code | 207009 |
| Max Marks | 70 |
| Total Questions | 8 |
| Duration | 2½ Hours |
| Paper Number | [6402]-5 |
| Academic Year | S.E. |
| Branch Name | Civil Engg. |
| Exam Type | ENDSEM |
| Exam Session | 2025 May Jun ENDSEM |
| Watermark | ['CEGP013091', '49.248.216.237 22/05/2025 09:28:44 static-237'] |
Define unconformity and Describe various types of unconformities.
Describe types of mountains building activity.
Write short notes on: i) Parts of Fold ii) Strike and Dip of rocks
Define fold and explain any three types of folds.
Define fault and Describe the types of fault with their engineering significances.
What is plate tectonics? Explain divergent and convergent plates.
Explain the concept of RQD and its importance in Civil Engineering.
Explain importance of preliminary geological exploration in civil engineering.
Define Remote Sensing? Explain its applications in civil engineering.
What is GIS? Explain components of GIS.
Discuss in detail core drilling method of subsurface geological exploration with its significance.
Explain methods of subsurface investigation.
Explain with appropriate example the feasibility of dam alignment which is crossing DYKE.
What are the geological requirements for the foundation of dam?
A site is proposed for excavation of tunnel along A-B and M-N, passing through axial and limb region of fold respectively. Justify the suitability of tunnel is such conditions.
Explain Preliminary Geological Investigations carried out for Tunneling.
Discuss on the dam located in folded geological structure.
Explain tunneling conditions in Deccan trap region.
Explain geological conditions favorable for natural springs and artesian wells.
Explain in brief the geological work done by groundwater.
Define aquifers. Explain in brief the types of aquifers.
Describe in brief the various preventive measures against landslides.
Define Earthquakes and What are the causes of earthquakes.
Discuss on good building stones.
| Subject Name | Engineering Geology |
|---|---|
| Semester | III |
| Pattern Year | 2019 |
| Subject Code | 207009 |
| Max Marks | 70 |
| Total Questions | 8 |
| Duration | 2½ Hours |
| Paper Number | [6582]-10 |
| Academic Year | S.E. |
| Branch Name | Civil |
| Exam Type | ENDSEM |
| Exam Session | 2025 Nov Dec ENDSEM |
| Watermark | ['CEGP013091', '49.248.216.237 27/12/2025 09:44:29 static-237'] |
Define fold and Describe types of folds.
Explain various concordant and discordant body of igneous intrusion.
Perpendicular distance between any two successive strike line is 4.5cm, scale of the map is 1cm = 100m and contour interval is 50m. Calculate amount of dip (True Dip)
Explain with sketch disconformity, angular unconformity and non-conformity.
Define fault and explain the significance of fault in Civil Engineering.
Perpendicular distance between any two successive strike line is 3.0cm, scale of the map is 1cm = 100m and contour interval is 30m. Calculate amount of dip (True Dip)
Explain importance of preliminary geological explorations in civil engineering.
Define Remote Sensing? Explain it’s applications in civil engineering.
Calculate RQD recovery and Core recovery from following table. Run in m: 3-6m, 6-9m. Piece No. 1-11, Length in cm: 12, 10, 70, 55, 50, 13, 50, 70, 80, 90, 10. Nature of fracture: J, J, M, M, M, J, J, M, M, M, M.
Discuss in detail core drilling method of subsurface geological exploration with its significance.
Describe various applications of GIS in civil engineering.
Calculate RQD and core recovery form following table. Run in m: 0-3m, 3-6m. Piece No. 1-13, Length in cm: 10, 12, 50, 56, 60, 13, 50, 09, 06, 60, 80, 10, 10. Nature of fracture: J, J, M, M, M, J, J, J, J, M, M, M, M.
Explain significance of dipping strata in site selection for construction of dam.
Explain influence of geological conditions on the choice and type of dam.
A site is proposed for excavation of tunnel along A-B and M-N, passing through axial and limb region of fold respectively. Justify the suitability of tunnel is such conditions.
Explain Preliminary Geological Investigations carried out for Tunneling.
Discuss on unfavorable geological conditions for reservoir area of dam.
Discuss on tunnel excavated through faulted area.
Describe in brief the various preventive measures against landslides.
Describe requirements of good building stone.
Define aquifers. Explain in brief the types of aquifers.
Explain geological conditions favourable for natural springs and artesian wells.
Define earthquake and Describe the causes of earthquake.
Explain in brief the geological work done by groundwater.
| Subject Name | Engineering Geology |
|---|---|
| Semester | III |
| Pattern Year | 2019 |
| Subject Code | 207009 |
| Max Marks | 70 |
| Total Questions | 8 |
| Duration | 2½ Hours |
| Paper Number | [6261]-10 |
| Academic Year | S.E. |
| Branch Name | Civil Engg. |
| Exam Type | ENDSEM |
| Exam Session | 2024 May Jun ENDSEM |
| Watermark | ['CEGP013091', '49.248.216.238 27/05/2024 13:35:02 static-238'] |
Explain parts of fold with neat sketch. Add a note on anticline and syncline.
Explain with sketch angular unconformity and non-conformity.
Perpendicular distance between any two successive strike line is 3.0 cm, scale of the map is 1cm = 100m and contour interval is 30m. Calculate amount of dip (True Dip).
What is fault ? Describe normal and reverse fault with neat sketch.
Describe various types of igneous intrusions.
Perpendicular distance between any two successive strike line is 5.5 cm, scale of the map is 1cm = 100m and contour interval is 50m. Calculate amount of dip (True Dip)
Explain applications of remote sensing in civil engineering.
Explain how GIS is an important tool for civil engineers.
Calculate RQD and Core recovery from following table. Run in m Piece No. Length in cm Nature of fracture 1 12 J 2 10 J 3 14 M 3-6m 4 55 M 5 50 M 6 13 J 07 50 M 6-9m 08 60 M 09 90 M 10 08 M
Discuss in detail core drilling method of subsurface geological exploration with its significance.
What is remote sensing? Explain its importance in civil engineering field.
Calculate RQD and Core recovery from following table. Run in m Piece No. Length in cm Nature of fracture 1 15 J 2 13 J 3 60 M 4 55 M 0-3 m 5 50 M 6 13 J 7 50 J 8 10 J 9 10 J 10 60 M 3-6 m 11 80 M 12 09 M 13 10 M
Discuss on favorable geological conditions for reservoir area of dam.
Explain geological investigations required to select site for tunneling.
What are the geological requirements for the foundation of dam?
Discuss on stability of tunnels through limb and axial region of folds.
Explain the suitable and unsuitable dipping strata conditions at dam site.
Discuss on tunnel excavated through faulted area.
Define landslide? Describe preventive measures against landslides.
Explain various types of aquifers.
Describe suitability of basalt, granite and limestone as a building stone.
What is earthquake? Explain causes of earthquake.
What is groundwater? Describe methods of artificial recharge of groundwater.
Describe requirements of good building stone.
| Subject Name | Engineering Geology |
|---|---|
| Semester | III |
| Pattern Year | 2019 |
| Subject Code | 207009 |
| Max Marks | 70 |
| Total Questions | 8 |
| Duration | 2½ Hours |
| Paper Number | [6352]-10 |
| Academic Year | S.E. |
| Branch Name | Civil |
| Exam Type | ENDSEM |
| Exam Session | 2024 Nov Dec ENDSEM |
| Watermark | ['CEGP013091', '49.248.216.237 09/12/2024 09:37:06 static-237'] |
What is unconformity and Describe various types of unconformities.
Define fault and explain the significance of fault in Civil Engineering.
What is plate tectonics? Explain divergent and convergent plates.
Define fold and explain any three types of folds.
What is mountain building process? Describe types of mountains.
Write short notes on : i) Inlier and Outlier ii) Strike and Dip of rocks.
Explain importance of preliminary geological exploration in civil engineering.
Explain applications of remote sensing in civil engineering.
Compare direct and indirect methods of subsurface geological investigations.
Describe in detail core drilling method of subsurface geological exploration with its significance.
What will be the effects of faulting on civil engineering structures?
Explain how GIS is an important tool for civil engineers.
Discuss on tunnel excavated through faulted area.
Discuss on unfavorable geological conditions for reservoir area of dam.
A site is proposed for excavation of tunnel along A-B and M-N, passing through axial and limb region of fold respectively. Justify the suitability of tunnel is such conditions.
Explain Preliminary Geological Investigations carried out for Tunneling.
Explain influence of geological conditions on the choice and type of dam.
Explain significance of dipping strata in site selection for construction of dam.
What is landslide? Describe preventive measures against landslides.
Explain various types of aquifers.
Describe requirements of good building stone.
What is earthquake? Explain causes of earthquake.
What is groundwater? Describe methods of artificial recharge of groundwater.
Describe suitability of basalt, granite and limestone as a building stone.
| Subject Name | Engineering Geology |
|---|---|
| Semester | III |
| Pattern Year | 2019 |
| Subject Code | 207009 |
| Max Marks | 70 |
| Total Questions | 8 |
| Duration | 2½ Hours |
| Paper Number | [6002]-105 |
| Academic Year | S.E. |
| Branch Name | Civil Engineering |
| Exam Type | ENDSEM |
| Exam Session | 2023 May Jun ENDSEM |
| Watermark | ['CEGP013091', '49.248.216.238 20/06/2023 10:35:46 static-238'] |
What is fold? Describe parts of fold with neat sketch.
Describe the types of joints and their significance in civil engineering.
Write short notes on: i) Angular unconformity ii) Strike and dip of rocks.
Define fault and describe any four types of fault.
Define unconformity and Describe the types unconformity.
Describe various types of igneous intrusions.
Describe the applications of remote sensing in civil engineering field.
Describe preliminary geological explorations in civil engineering projects.
Explain how GIS is an important tool for civil engineers.
Discuss in detail core drilling method of subsurface geological exploration with its significance.
Explain applications of GIS in civil engineering.
Compare direct and indirect methods of subsurface geological investigations.
Discuss on favorable geological conditions for reservoir area of dam.
Discuss on tunnel excavated through faulted area.
What are the geological requirements for the foundation of dam?
Explain geological investigations required to select site for tunneling.
Explain the suitable and unsuitable dipping strata conditions at dam site.
Discuss on stability of tunnels through limb and axial region of folds.
Describe in brief the various preventive measures against landslides.
Describe requirements of good building stone.
Define aquifers. Explain in brief the types of aquifers.
Explain geological conditions favorable for natural springs and artesian wells.
Define earthquake and note on the Seismic zones of India.
Explain in brief the geological work done by groundwater.
| Subject Name | Engineering Geology |
|---|---|
| Semester | III |
| Pattern Year | 2019 |
| Subject Code | 207009 |
| Max Marks | 70 |
| Total Questions | 8 |
| Duration | 2½ Hours |
| Paper Number | [6179]-210 |
| Academic Year | S.E. |
| Branch Name | Civil Engineering |
| Exam Type | ENDSEM |
| Exam Session | 2023 Nov Dec ENDSEM |
| Watermark | ['CEGP013091', '49.248.216.238 05/01/2024 09:47:24 static-238'] |
Describe various types of unconformities with neat sketches.
Explain sill and Dyke as igneous intrusions.
Write short notes on: i) Symmetrical and asymmetrical folds. ii) Strike and dip of rocks.
Explain various parts Fold and any three types of fold with neat sketches.
Write short note on plate tectonic.
Describe the classification of fault and their engineering significance.
What is the effects of faulting and their significance in civil engineering.
Describe the application of remote sensing in civil engg.
Describe photo interpretation elements of aerial photographs.
Explain in detail the importance of preliminary geological exploration in civil engineering projects.
Write an applications of GIS in civil engg.
Explain any three methods of subsurface investigation.
Discuss in detail preliminary geological investigations of tunneling.
What are the geological requirement for the foundation of dam?
Discuss the feasibility of dam site, with dipping and horizontal strata.
A site is proposed for excavation of tunnel is A-B and M-N, which is passing through axis and limb region of fold respectively. Justify the suitability of tunnel is such conditions.
Explain with appropriate example the feasibility of dam alignment which is crossing DYKE.
Write a note on the dam located on folded geological structure.
Describe different types of seismic waves in detail.
What is landslides? What are the causes of it?
Define Aquifers. Explain in short the types of aquifers.
Write a note on building stones.
What are the causes of an earthquakes.
Explain the Geological conditions favorable for natural springs and artesian wells.
| Subject Name | Engineering Geology |
|---|---|
| Semester | III |
| Pattern Year | 2019 |
| Subject Code | 207009 |
| Max Marks | 70 |
| Total Questions | 8 |
| Duration | 2½ Hours |
| Paper Number | [5925]-205 |
| Academic Year | S.E. |
| Branch Name | Civil Engineering |
| Exam Type | ENDSEM |
| Exam Session | 2022 Nov Dec ENDSEM |
| Watermark | ['CEGP013091', '49.248.216.238 01/02/2023 13:29:39 static-238'] |