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  1. A chondrite-normalized REE pattern of quartzo-feldspathic gneiss shows a sharp positive Eu anomaly. This indicates presence of
  2. A.
    plagioclase in the sample.
    B.
    quartz in the sample.
    C.
    clinopyroxene in the sample.
    D.
    sillimanite in the sample.

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  3. Mantle xenoliths are observed in
  4. A.
    Kimberlite
    B.
    Granite
    C.
    Pegmatite
    D.
    Granulite

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  5. Dimension of hydraulic conductivity is
  6. A.
    LT-2
    B.
    L3T-1
    C.
    ML-3
    D.
    LT-1

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  7. The outcrop pattern of folded sedimentary strata on the map given below represents

  8. A.
    culmination of antiform
    B.
    culmination of synform
    C.
    depression of antiform
    D.
    depression of synform

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  9. The stereographic projection below shows the principal stress axes and fault planes. The projection represents a

  10. A.
    normal fault
    B.
    reverse fault
    C.
    dextral fault
    D.
    sinistral fault

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  11. Select the correct the statement from the following.
  12. A.
    Incised channels form an account of aeolin action.
    B.
    Mesa structures are observed only in steeply dipping beds.
    C.
    Crevasse splay is commonly associated with meandering river.
    D.
    Coral reefs are abundant in Gulf of Cambay.

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  13. A, B, C, D, E, F and G are minerals in a sample of metamorphic rock. The micro-texture of the assemblage is given below. A, D and G are porphyroblasts, B and C are coronas, E and F are inclusions.
      
    Select the appropriate metamorphic reaction from the following options.
  14. A.
    A + B = C + D
    B.
    A + C = D + G
    C.
    A + D = B + C
    D.
    E + D = C + A

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  15. A, B, C, D, E, F and G are minerals in a sample of metamorphic rock. The micro-texture of the assemblage is given below. A, D and G are porphyroblasts, B and C are coronas, E and F are inclusions.
      
    Based on the micro-texture, select the oldest assemblage from the following.
  16. A.
    A-D
    B.
    E-F
    C.
    B-C
    D.
    A-G

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  17. The Mohr-Coulomb failure envelope (A-B) of a porous limestone is given below.

    The point P represents
  18. A.
    uniaxial tensile strength.
    B.
    uniaxial compressive strength.
    C.
    indirect tensile strength.
    D.
    shear strength.

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  19. The Mohr-Coulomb failure envelope (A-B) of a porous limestone is given below.

    For a condition represented by the circle 1, if pore water pressure increases, the circle will change to
  20. A.
    circle 2.
    B.
    circle 3.
    C.
    circle 4.
    D.
    circle 5.

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