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EndsemDec 20252019 patternSE Civil

Engineering Geology SPPU Endsem Question Paper Dec 2025

All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
207009
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
Dec 2025
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
III
Paper code
[6582]-10

Printed for: S.E. (Civil)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
  2. Figures to the right indicates full marks.
  3. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Define unconformity and Describe various types of unconformities.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Describe types of mountains building activity.

      Also asked:May 2025

      [6]
    3. c)

      Write short notes on: i) Parts of Fold ii) Strike and Dip of rocks

      [5]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Define fold and explain any three types of folds.

      Also asked:May 2025

      [6]
    2. b)

      Define fault and Describe the types of fault with their engineering significances.

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is plate tectonics? Explain divergent and convergent plates.

      [5]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Explain the concept of RQD and its importance in Civil Engineering.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain importance of preliminary geological exploration in civil engineering.

      Also asked:May 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

      Define Remote Sensing? Explain its applications in civil engineering.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2024

      [6]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      What is GIS? Explain components of GIS.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Discuss in detail core drilling method of subsurface geological exploration with its significance.

      Also asked:May 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain methods of subsurface investigation. 2

      Also asked:May 2025

      [6]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Explain with appropriate example the feasibility of dam alignment which is crossing DYKE.

      Also asked:May 2025

      [6]
    2. b)

      What are the geological requirements for the foundation of dam?

      Also asked:May 2025

      [6]
    3. c)

      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.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2024

      [5]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain Preliminary Geological Investigations carried out for Tunneling.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2024

      [6]
    2. b)

      Discuss on the dam located in folded geological structure.

      Also asked:May 2025

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain tunneling conditions in Deccan trap region.

      Also asked:May 2025

      [5]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Explain geological conditions favorable for natural springs and artesian wells.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2024

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain in brief the geological work done by groundwater.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

      Define aquifers. Explain in brief the types of aquifers.

      [6]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Describe in brief the various preventive measures against landslides.

      Also asked:May 2024

      [6]
    2. b)

      Define Earthquakes and What are the causes of earthquakes.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Discuss on good building stones. eeee

      Also asked:May 2024

      [6]