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EndsemMay 20252019 patternSE Civil

Engineering Geology SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 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
May 2025
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
III
Paper code
[6402]-5

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

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Attempt Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6 and Q.7or Q.8.
  2. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  3. Neat diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Describe various types of concordant and discordant igneous intrusions.

      Also asked:May 2024

      [6]
    2. b)

      Define fold and explain any three types of folds.

      Also asked:Dec 2025

      [6]
    3. c)

      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).

      Also asked:May 2024

      [5]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      What is mountain building process? Describe types of mountains.

      Also asked:Dec 2025

      [6]
    2. b)

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

      Also asked:May 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

      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).

      Also asked:May 2024

      [5]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Explain how GIS is an important tool for civil engineers.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Define Remote Sensing? Explain its applications in civil engineering.

      Also asked:Dec 2025 ·May 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

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      [6]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      What is GIS? Explain components of GIS.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain methods of subsurface investigation.

      Also asked:Dec 2025

      [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 Preliminary Geological Investigations carried out for Tunneling.

      Also asked:Dec 2025 ·May 2024

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain tunneling conditions in Deccan trap region.

      Also asked:Dec 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. Justifg the suitability of tunnel is such conditions.

      Also asked:Dec 2025 ·May 2024

      [5]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Discuss on the dam located in folded geological structure.

      Also asked:Dec 2025

      [6]
    2. b)

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

      Also asked:Dec 2025

      [6]
    3. c)

      What are the geological requirements for the foundation of dam?

      Also asked:Dec 2025

      [5]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      What is landslide? Describe in brief the various types of landslides.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Discuss engineering properties of building stones.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Define aquifers. Explain in brief the types of aquifers. 3

      [6]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Explain geological conditions favorable for natural springs and artesian wells.

      Also asked:Dec 2025 ·May 2024

      [6]
    2. b)

      What are the causes of an earthquakes.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain in brief the geological work done by groundwater. JJJ

      Also asked:Dec 2025 ·May 2024

      [6]