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Tutor Marked Assignment
PHYSICAL AND STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
Course Code: BGYCT-131
Assignment Code: BGYCT-131/TMA/2024
Maximum Marks: 100
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Note: Attempt all questions. The marks for each question are indicated against
it. Write all answers in your own words; do not copy from the course
material.
Part A
1. Write short notes on the following:
a) Surface manifestation of underground water (5)
b) Uniqueness of geology as compared to other sciences (5) I
2. Describe the methods used to determine age of the Earth. (10)
3. Explain geological work by wind with emphasis on erosional landforms with
the help of neat well labelled diagrams.
(10)
4. Describe constituents of the Earth. (10)
5 Give an account of mass wasting including the causes, factors and types. (10)
Part B
6. What is unconformity? Discuss its types giving neat well labelled diagrams. (10)
7. Write short notes on the following:
a) Importance of joints (5)
b) Major tectonic plates of the world (5)
8. Discuss elements of a fault and its types based on its origin. Also write their
geological significance.
(10)
9. Give an account of plate tectonic explanation of earthquakes, volcanoes and
mountain building.
(10)
10. Write short notes on the following:
a) Criteria for recognition of folds in field (5)
b) Evolution of Himalaya
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