PAPER-II
SECTION-A
1. Mineralogy: Classification of crystals into systems and classes of symmetry; international system of crystallographic notation; Use of projection diagrams crystal symmetry; Element of X-ray crystallography.
Physical and chemical characters of rock forming mineral groups; Structural classification of silicates; Common minerals of igneous and metamorphic rocks; Minerals of the carbonate phosphate ,supplied and halide groups; Clay mineral
Optical properties of common rock forming minerals;Pleochroism, extinction angle , double refraction, birefringence , twinning and dispersion in minerals
2. Ligneous and Metamorphic petrology: Generation and crystallization of magma; Crystallization albite-anorthite, diopside-anorthite and dropsied-wollastonite-silica systems; Bowen; s Reaction principle; Magmatic differentiation and assimilation; Petrogenetic significance of the textures and structures of igneous rocks; Petrography and petrogenesis of granite, syenite, diorite, basic and ultrabasic groups, charnockite, anorthosite and alkaline rocks; Carbonatities; Deccan volcanic province.
Types and agents of metamorphism; Metamorphic grades and zones; Phase rule;Facies of regional and contact metamorphism;ACF and AKF diagrams; Textures and structures of Metamorphic rocks; Metamorphism of arenaceous, argillaceous and basic rocks; Minerals assemblages Retrograde metamorphism;Metasomatism and granitisation , migmatites,Granulite terrains of India
3 Sedimentary Petrology: Sediments and Sedimentary rocks: Processes of formation; digenesis and lithification;Clastic and non-clastic rocks-their classification, petrography and depositional environment; Sedimentary facies and provenance; Sedimentary structures and their significance . Heavy minerals and their significance; Sedimentary basins of India.
Section-B
4 Economic Geology:Ore,ore minerals and gangue, tenor of ore, classification of ore deposits process of formation of minerals deposits; Controls of ore textures and structures’ Metallogenic epochs and provinces; Geology of the important Indian deposits of aluminum, chromium , copper, gold , iron, lead zinc, manganese, titanium, uranium and thorium and industrial minerals; Deposits of coal and petroleum in India; National mineral policy; Conservation and utilization of mineral resources; marine mineral resources and Law of Sea.
5 Mining Geology: Methods of Prospecting-geological, geophysical, geochemical and geobotanical; Techniques of sampling; Estimation of reserves or ore; Methods of exploration and mining metallic ore. Industrial minerals, marine mineral resources and building stones; Mineral beneficiation and ore dressing
6. Geochemistry and Environmental Geology: Cosmic abundance of elements; Composition of the planets and meteorites; Structure and composition of Earth and distribution of elements; Trace elements; Element of crystal chemical bonds, coordination number; Isomorphism and polymorphism; Elementary thermodynamics.
natural hazards-floods, mass wasting ,costal hazards, earthquakes and volcanic activity and mitigation; Environmental impact of urbanization , mining, industrial and radioactive waste disposal use of fertilizers, dumping of mine waste and fly ash; Pollution of ground and surface water, marine pollution; Environment protection-legislative measures in India; Sea level changes: causes and impact
SECTION-A
1. Mineralogy: Classification of crystals into systems and classes of symmetry; international system of crystallographic notation; Use of projection diagrams crystal symmetry; Element of X-ray crystallography.
Physical and chemical characters of rock forming mineral groups; Structural classification of silicates; Common minerals of igneous and metamorphic rocks; Minerals of the carbonate phosphate ,supplied and halide groups; Clay mineral
Optical properties of common rock forming minerals;Pleochroism, extinction angle , double refraction, birefringence , twinning and dispersion in minerals
2. Ligneous and Metamorphic petrology: Generation and crystallization of magma; Crystallization albite-anorthite, diopside-anorthite and dropsied-wollastonite-silica systems; Bowen; s Reaction principle; Magmatic differentiation and assimilation; Petrogenetic significance of the textures and structures of igneous rocks; Petrography and petrogenesis of granite, syenite, diorite, basic and ultrabasic groups, charnockite, anorthosite and alkaline rocks; Carbonatities; Deccan volcanic province.
Types and agents of metamorphism; Metamorphic grades and zones; Phase rule;Facies of regional and contact metamorphism;ACF and AKF diagrams; Textures and structures of Metamorphic rocks; Metamorphism of arenaceous, argillaceous and basic rocks; Minerals assemblages Retrograde metamorphism;Metasomatism and granitisation , migmatites,Granulite terrains of India
3 Sedimentary Petrology: Sediments and Sedimentary rocks: Processes of formation; digenesis and lithification;Clastic and non-clastic rocks-their classification, petrography and depositional environment; Sedimentary facies and provenance; Sedimentary structures and their significance . Heavy minerals and their significance; Sedimentary basins of India.
Section-B
4 Economic Geology:Ore,ore minerals and gangue, tenor of ore, classification of ore deposits process of formation of minerals deposits; Controls of ore textures and structures’ Metallogenic epochs and provinces; Geology of the important Indian deposits of aluminum, chromium , copper, gold , iron, lead zinc, manganese, titanium, uranium and thorium and industrial minerals; Deposits of coal and petroleum in India; National mineral policy; Conservation and utilization of mineral resources; marine mineral resources and Law of Sea.
5 Mining Geology: Methods of Prospecting-geological, geophysical, geochemical and geobotanical; Techniques of sampling; Estimation of reserves or ore; Methods of exploration and mining metallic ore. Industrial minerals, marine mineral resources and building stones; Mineral beneficiation and ore dressing
6. Geochemistry and Environmental Geology: Cosmic abundance of elements; Composition of the planets and meteorites; Structure and composition of Earth and distribution of elements; Trace elements; Element of crystal chemical bonds, coordination number; Isomorphism and polymorphism; Elementary thermodynamics.
natural hazards-floods, mass wasting ,costal hazards, earthquakes and volcanic activity and mitigation; Environmental impact of urbanization , mining, industrial and radioactive waste disposal use of fertilizers, dumping of mine waste and fly ash; Pollution of ground and surface water, marine pollution; Environment protection-legislative measures in India; Sea level changes: causes and impact
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