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    This document is the syllabus for the 11th paper in geology, covering dynamics of the Earth and structural geology. It contains 3 parts: Part A contains 10 multiple choice questions worth 1 mark each on topics like planetary orbits, Earth's structure, plate tectonics, glacial landforms, and seismic waves. Part B contains 2 short answer questions worth 5 marks each, choosing from topics on mantle composition, plate tectonics evidence, isostasy theories, and seismic waves. Part C contains 2 long answer questions worth 15 marks each, choosing from topics like Earth's magnetic field, plate motions, erosional landforms, weathering processes, earthquake effects

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    This document is the syllabus for the 11th paper in geology, covering dynamics of the Earth and structural geology. It contains 3 parts: Part A contains 10 multiple choice questions worth 1 mark each on topics like planetary orbits, Earth's structure, plate tectonics, glacial landforms, and seismic waves. Part B contains 2 short answer questions worth 5 marks each, choosing from topics on mantle composition, plate tectonics evidence, isostasy theories, and seismic waves. Part C contains 2 long answer questions worth 15 marks each, choosing from topics like Earth's magnetic field, plate motions, erosional landforms, weathering processes, earthquake effects

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    This document is the syllabus for the 11th paper in geology, covering dynamics of the Earth and structural geology. It contains 3 parts: Part A contains 10 multiple choice questions worth 1 mark each on topics like planetary orbits, Earth's structure, plate tectonics, glacial landforms, and seismic waves. Part B contains 2 short answer questions worth 5 marks each, choosing from topics on mantle composition, plate tectonics evidence, isostasy theories, and seismic waves. Part C contains 2 long answer questions worth 15 marks each, choosing from topics like Earth's magnetic field, plate motions, erosional landforms, weathering processes, earthquake effects

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    GEOLVICC21

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    This document is the syllabus for the 11th paper in geology, covering dynamics of the Earth and structural geology. It contains 3 parts: Part A contains 10 multiple choice questions worth 1 mark each on topics like planetary orbits, Earth's structure, plate tectonics, glacial landforms, and seismic waves. Part B contains 2 short answer questions worth 5 marks each, choosing from topics on mantle composition, plate tectonics evidence, isostasy theories, and seismic waves. Part C contains 2 long answer questions worth 15 marks each, choosing from topics like Earth's magnetic field, plate motions, erosional landforms, weathering processes, earthquake effects

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    [CBCS]

    GEOL/VI/CC/21
    Geology [11th Paper]
    Dynamics of the Earth and
    Structural Geology

    [CBCS]

    GEOL/VI/CC/21

    Dynamics of the Earth and


    Structural Geology
    GEOL/VI/CC/21 Student’s Copy

    2020
    ( CBCS )

    ( 6th Semester )

    GEOLOGY
    ELEVENTH PAPER

    ( Dynamics of the Earth and Structural Geology )

    Full Marks : 50
    Time : 3 hours

    The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

    ( PART : A—OBJECTIVE )
    ( Marks : 10 )
    Tick (3) the correct answer in the brackets provided : 1×10=10

    1. The point in the orbit of a planet at which the planet is farthest from the
    sun is called
    (a) perihelion ( )
    (b) aphelion ( )
    (c) solstice ( )
    (d) eclipse ( )

    2. The inner core is solid because of


    (a) increased pressure ( )
    (b) decreased pressure ( )
    (c) increased temperature ( )
    (d) decreased temperature ( )

    /715 1 [ Contd.
    3. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of magma
    at mid-ocean ridges?
    (a) Diagenesis ( )
    (b) Metamorphism ( )
    (c) Mantle decompression ( )
    (d) Subduction ( )
    4. Which of the following plate boundaries is associated with shallow-focus
    earthquake?
    (a) Convergent boundary ( )
    (b) Divergent boundary ( )
    (c) Transform boundary ( )
    (d) All of the above ( )
    5. Which of the following is not erosional landform of glaciers?
    (a) Arete ( )
    (b) Esker ( )
    (c) Cirque ( )
    (d) Col ( )
    6. A chemical weathering process in which H + and OH - replace an ion in the
    mineral is called
    (a) oxidation ( )
    (b) hydration ( )
    (c) hydrolysis ( )
    (d) dehydration ( )
    7. Sudden jumps in seismic velocities across a boundary are known as
    (a) seismic discontinuities ( )
    (b) seismic gap ( )
    (c) seismic corridor ( )
    (d) seismic reflection ( )
    8. Approximately _____ of the world’s intermediate-focus earthquakes occur
    in the Circum-Pacific belt.
    (a) 70% ( )
    (b) 80% ( )
    (c) 90% ( )
    (d) 100% ( )

    /715 2 [ Contd.
    9. The latitudinal line in the stereonet is
    (a) primitive ( )
    (b) great circle ( )
    (c) small circle ( )
    (d) strike ( )
    10. A type of cleavage formed by orientation and alignment of clay and mica
    minerals in fine-grained sedimentary rocks is
    (a) fracture cleavage ( )
    (b) shear cleavage ( )
    (c) slip cleavage ( )
    (d) slaty cleavage ( )

    ( PART : B—SHORT ANSWER )


    ( Marks : 10 )
    Write notes on the following (any two) : 5x2=10
    1. Elemental abundance in mantle
    OR
    Internal structure of the earth

    2. Causes of plate tectonics


    OR
    Paleontological evidences of plate tectonics

    3. Pratt’s theory of isostasy


    OR
    Moraines

    4. Focus and epicenter


    OR
    Seismic waves

    5. Relation between stress and strain


    OR
    Parts of a stereonet

    /715 3 [ Contd.
    ( PART : C—DESCRIPTIVE )
    Marks : 30
    The questions are of equal value

    Answer the following questions (any two ) : 15x2= 30


    1. Write detailed notes on the following :
    (a) Earth’s magnetic field
    (b) Indirect methods in geochronology
    OR
    Discuss the geochemical evolution of the earth.
    2. Discuss the changing position of Indian subcontinent through geological
    time.
    OR
    Write notes on the following :
    (a) Transform plate boundary
    (b) Landform associated with convergent plate boundaries
    3. Write a note on the different types of erosional and depositional landform
    created by rivers.
    OR
    Write notes on the following :
    (a) Weathering processes
    (b) Erosional landform of winds
    4. Enumerate the following :
    (a) Intensity and magnitude
    (b) Epicenter of earthquake
    OR
    Write notes on the following :
    (a) Primary and secondary effects of earthquakes
    (b) Seismic zones of India
    5. Write notes on the following :
    (a) Beta and pi diagrams
    (b) Types of cleavage
    OR
    Define secondary lineation. Explain the different types of lineation found in
    rock. 2+8=10
    HHH

    /715 4 20G—90

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