BGYET-141 EM 2024 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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Tutor Marked Assignment
ORE GEOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL MINERALS
Course Code: BGYET-141
Assignment Code: BGYET-141/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: (5)
a) Factors influencing reserve estimation (5)
b) Characteristic features of exhalative oxide ore deposits
2. What is contact metasomatism? Explain the characteristic features involved in
the formation of metasomatic deposits with a neat diagram.
(10)
3. Discuss the spatial and temporal distribution of iron and manganese deposits in
India.
(10)
4. Give an account of oxidation and supergene enrichment processes with neat
diagram.
(10)
5. Discuss the historical development with reference to classification of ore
deposits during 19th century.
(10)
Part B
6. Give an account of mode of occurrence and distribution of aluminium ores in
India.
(10)
7. Write short notes on the following:
a) Stratigraphic and lithological guides
b) Distribution of gold in India
(5)
(5)
8. Explain the physical properties of chief ores of iron. (10)
9. Discuss the salient features of National Mineral Policy
10. a) Write about the macroscopic unit of coal.
b) Write about the Geobotanical exploration method.