Mohan Lal Sukhadia University (MLSU) 2001 GEOLOGY Second (Petrology) - Question Paper

Second Year exam of the
Three Year Degree Course, 2001
Paper-II
(Faculty of Science)
GEOLOGY 2nd Paper (Petrology)
Time : three Hours
[ Maximum Marks :50]
Attempt any 5 questions,
selecting at lowest 1 ques. from every unit,
All ques. carry equal marks.

UNIT - I
1. define different forms of Igneous Rocks. 10

2. provide tabular classification of igneous rock. 10
UNIT-II

3. What is assimilation? explain assimilation of different rocks kinds by magma. 2+8

4. Write petrographic notes on the subsequent : 2.5*4
(a) Granodiorite
(b) Syenite
(c) Diorite
(d) Peridotite.

UNIT-III

5. What is Metamorphism? define different kinds metamorphism. 2+8

6. explain thermal metamorphism of impure dolomitic limestoen. 10

UNIT-IV

7. Write petrographic notes on the following: 2.5*4
(a) Schist
(b) Granulite
(c) Chrnockite
(d) Migmatite

8. What is diagenesis? explain different processes of diagenesis. 4+6

UNIT-V

9. define different bedding plane structures. 10

10. Write short notes on the subsequent : 10
(a) Conglomerate
(b) Breccia
(c) Sandstone
(d) Lime stone.

Earning:   Approval pending.