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EndsemMay 20242019 patternSE Civil

Engineering Geology SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2024

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
May 2024
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
III
Paper code
[6261]-10

Printed for: S.E. (Civil Engg.)

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 fold and Describe types of folds.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain various concordant and discordant body of igneous intrusion.

      Also asked:May 2025

      [6]
    3. c)

      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)

      Also asked:May 2025

      [5]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Explain with sketch disconformity, angular unconformity and non- conformity.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Define fault and explain the significance of fault in Civil Engineering.

      Also asked:May 2025

      [6]
    3. c)

      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) 2

      Also asked:May 2025

      [5]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Explain importance of preliminary geological explorations in civil engineering.

      Also asked:Dec 2025

      [6]
    2. b)

      Define Remote Sensing? Explain it’s applications in civil engineering.

      Also asked:Dec 2025 ·May 2025

      [6]
    3. c)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [6]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

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

      Also asked:Dec 2025

      [6]
    2. b)

      Describe various applications of GIS in civil engineering.

      [6]
    3. c)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [6]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Explain significance of dipping strata in site selection for construction of dam.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain influence of geological conditions on the choice and type of dam.

      [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:Dec 2025 ·May 2025

      [5]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain Preliminary Geological Investigations carried out for Tunneling.

      Also asked:Dec 2025 ·May 2025

      [6]
    2. b)

      Discuss on unfavorable geological conditions for reservoir area of dam.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Discuss on tunnel excavated through faulted area.

      [5]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Describe in brief the various preventive measures against landslides.

      Also asked:Dec 2025

      [6]
    2. b)

      Describe requirements of good building stone.

      Also asked:Dec 2025

      [6]
    3. c)

      Define aquifers. Explain in brief the types of aquifers.

      [6]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Explain geological conditions favourable for natural springs and artesian wells.

      Also asked:Dec 2025 ·May 2025

      [6]
    2. b)

      Define earthquake and Describe the causes of earthquake.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain in brief the geological work done by groundwater. 

      Also asked:Dec 2025 ·May 2025

      [6]