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(c) In which areas of the earth heat flow is
higher than normal?
2020
(d) What is geothermal gradient?
( Held in April–May, 2021 )
(e) In which place of the earth geothermal
gradient is more than normal?
GEOLOGY
UNIT—2
( Core )
( Magma and Lava )
Paper : C–5 ( Marks : 7 )

( Igneous Petrology ) 2. Write on the process of origin of magma. 4

Or
Full Marks : 53
Pass Marks : 21 How are magmas classified? Write briefly on
the chemical properties of different magmas. 4
Time : 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks 3. Write a short note on any one of the following : 3
for the questions (a) Types of lava flows
(b) Magma derivatives
UNIT—1
( Introduction to Igneous Petrology ) UNIT—3
( Marks : 5 ) ( Thermodynamic Considerations )
( Marks : 8 )
1. Write short answers of the following : 1×5=5

(a) What do you mean by heat flow? 4. Write on phase rule and phase diagram. 5
Or
(b) What are the causes of generation of
heat? Write on congruent and incongruent melting. 5

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5. Write a short note on any one of the following : 3 UNIT—6

(a) Isolated and adiabatic system ( Igneous Rocks and Petrogenesis )
(b) Laws of thermodynamics
( Marks : 18 )

UNIT—4 9. Write on IUGS classification of igneous

( Evolution and Differentiation of Magma ) rocks. 8
( Marks : 10 ) Or

6. Write on the processes of evolution and Write on magmatism in different tectonic

differentiation of magma. 6 settings. 8
Or
10. Write on petrogenesis of any two of the
Describe the role of volatiles in formation of following : 3×2=6
magma. Mention the most common volatiles.
5+1=6 (a) Granodiorite

7. Write a short note on any one of the following : 4 (b) Gabbro

(a) Petrographic province (c) Kimberlite
(b) Harker diagram
(d) Sylhet traps
UNIT—5
11. Write a short note on any one of the following : 4
( Igneous Texture and Structures )
(a) Carbonatite
( Marks : 5 )
(b) Colour index of igneous rocks
8. Write short notes on any two of the
following : 2½×2=5
(a) Trachytic texture HHH
(b) Subophitic texture
(c) Amygdaloidal structure
(d) Pillow structure

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