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Reg. No. : .....................................
Name : ..........................................
SY-29
SECOND YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION, MARCH 2022
Part – III Time : 2 Hours
GEOLOGY Cool-off time : 15 Minutes
Maximum : 60 Scores
General Instructions to Candidates :
There is a ‘Cool-off time’ of 15 minutes in addition to the writing time.
Use the ‘Cool-off time’ to get familiar with questions and to plan your answers.
Read questions carefully before answering.
Read the instructions carefully.
Calculations, figures and graphs should be shown in the answer sheet itself.
Malayalam version of the questions is also provided.
Give equations wherever necessary.
Electronic devices except non-programmable calculators are not allowed in the
Examination Hall.
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Name : ..........................................
SY-29
SECOND YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION, MARCH 2022
Part – III Time : 2 Hours
GEOLOGY Cool-off time : 15 Minutes
Maximum : 60 Scores
General Instructions to Candidates :
There is a ‘Cool-off time’ of 15 minutes in addition to the writing time.
Use the ‘Cool-off time’ to get familiar with questions and to plan your answers.
Read questions carefully before answering.
Read the instructions carefully.
Calculations, figures and graphs should be shown in the answer sheet itself.
Malayalam version of the questions is also provided.
Give equations wherever necessary.
Electronic devices except non-programmable calculators are not allowed in the
Examination Hall.
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PART – I
A. Answer any 5 questions from 1 to 9. Each carries 1 score. (5 × 1 = 5)
1. A plutonic igneous rock
(a) Basalt (b) Granite
(c) Marble (d) Sandstone
2. The ore of iron
(a) Galena (b) Chromite
(c) Hematite (d) Chalcopyrite
3. A coal variety which burns with little flame and virtually no smoke
(a) Peat (b) Lignite
(c) Anthracite (d) Bituminous coal
4. A greenhouse gas present in the atmosphere
(a) Methane (b) Ammonia
(c) Nitrous oxide (d) Sulphur dioxide
5. The point of origin of earthquake.
(a) Seismology (b) Epicentre
(c) Seismograph (d) Focus
6. The measure of the expected loss due to a hazard
(a) Capacity (b) Vulnerability
(c) Risk (d) Emergency
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A. Answer any 5 questions from 1 to 9. Each carries 1 score. (5 × 1 = 5)
1. A plutonic igneous rock
(a) Basalt (b) Granite
(c) Marble (d) Sandstone
2. The ore of iron
(a) Galena (b) Chromite
(c) Hematite (d) Chalcopyrite
3. A coal variety which burns with little flame and virtually no smoke
(a) Peat (b) Lignite
(c) Anthracite (d) Bituminous coal
4. A greenhouse gas present in the atmosphere
(a) Methane (b) Ammonia
(c) Nitrous oxide (d) Sulphur dioxide
5. The point of origin of earthquake.
(a) Seismology (b) Epicentre
(c) Seismograph (d) Focus
6. The measure of the expected loss due to a hazard
(a) Capacity (b) Vulnerability
(c) Risk (d) Emergency
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PART – I
A. 1 9 5 .
1 . (5 × 1 = 5)
1.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
2.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
3.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
4.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
5.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
6.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
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A. 1 9 5 .
1 . (5 × 1 = 5)
1.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
2.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
3.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
4.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
5.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
6.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
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7. The protoloth of Marble.
(a) Limestone (b) Granite
(c) Dunite (d) Sandstone
8. The record obtained from the seismograph
(a) Seismogram (b) Seismicity
(c) Seismology (d) Seismic waves
9. The location on the earth surface lying directly above the focus of an
earthquake.
(a) Epicentre (b) Benioff zone
(c) Micro seisms (d) Seiches
B. Answer all questions from 10 to 13. Each carries 1 score. (4 × 1 = 4)
10. Metamorphism that takes place adjacent to a pluton.
(a) Burial Metamorphism (b) Contact Metamorphism
(c) Dynamic Metamorphism (d) Regional Metamorphism
11. The process of formation of ore minerals from the hot aqueous fluids present
inside the earth.
(a) Sedimentary process (b) Residual process
(c) Hydrothermal process (d) Magmatic process
12. The important off shore oil fields to India
(a) Mumbai High (b) Dig-boi
(c) Krishna-Godawari Basin (d) Jharia
13. The point of maximum curvature or bending of a folded surface.
(a) Limb (b) Hinge
(c) Fold axis (d) Plunge
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(a) Limestone (b) Granite
(c) Dunite (d) Sandstone
8. The record obtained from the seismograph
(a) Seismogram (b) Seismicity
(c) Seismology (d) Seismic waves
9. The location on the earth surface lying directly above the focus of an
earthquake.
(a) Epicentre (b) Benioff zone
(c) Micro seisms (d) Seiches
B. Answer all questions from 10 to 13. Each carries 1 score. (4 × 1 = 4)
10. Metamorphism that takes place adjacent to a pluton.
(a) Burial Metamorphism (b) Contact Metamorphism
(c) Dynamic Metamorphism (d) Regional Metamorphism
11. The process of formation of ore minerals from the hot aqueous fluids present
inside the earth.
(a) Sedimentary process (b) Residual process
(c) Hydrothermal process (d) Magmatic process
12. The important off shore oil fields to India
(a) Mumbai High (b) Dig-boi
(c) Krishna-Godawari Basin (d) Jharia
13. The point of maximum curvature or bending of a folded surface.
(a) Limb (b) Hinge
(c) Fold axis (d) Plunge
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7.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
8.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
9.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
B. 10 13 . 1 .
(4 × 1 = 4)
10.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
11.
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(b)
(c)
(d)
12.
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(a) (b)
(c) (d)
8.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
9.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
B. 10 13 . 1 .
(4 × 1 = 4)
10.
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(c) (d)
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PART – II
A. Answer any 2 questions from 14 to 17. Each carries 2 scores. (2 × 2 = 4)
14. Distinguish between Ore and Gangue.
15. Define the following terms :
(a) Calorific value (1)
(b) Coalification (1)
16. Write a short note on the porphyritic texture of igneous rocks.
17. Describe the following terms related with disaster management cycle :
(a) Hazard (1)
(b) Disaster (1)
B. Answer any two questions from 18 to 20. Each carries 2 scores. (2 × 2 = 4)
18. Write any two Tsunami safety rules.
19. Name two important seismic belts of the world.
20. Briefly explain the primary and secondary effects of Natural Hazards.
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A. Answer any 2 questions from 14 to 17. Each carries 2 scores. (2 × 2 = 4)
14. Distinguish between Ore and Gangue.
15. Define the following terms :
(a) Calorific value (1)
(b) Coalification (1)
16. Write a short note on the porphyritic texture of igneous rocks.
17. Describe the following terms related with disaster management cycle :
(a) Hazard (1)
(b) Disaster (1)
B. Answer any two questions from 18 to 20. Each carries 2 scores. (2 × 2 = 4)
18. Write any two Tsunami safety rules.
19. Name two important seismic belts of the world.
20. Briefly explain the primary and secondary effects of Natural Hazards.
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PART – II
A. 14 17 2 .
2 . (2 × 2 = 4)
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B. 18 20 2 .
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A. 14 17 2 .
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Page 8
PART – III
A. Answer any 3 questions from 21 to 24. Each carries 3 scores. (3 × 3 = 9)
21. Write a short note on the following sedimentary structures :
(a) Mud Cracks (1)
(b) Rain drop marks (1)
(c) Ripple marks (1)
22. What are the factors/agents that influence metamorphism ?
23. Match the following :
Indian Rare Earth Ltd. Walayar Palakkad Quartz Sand
Malabar Cement Ltd. Alapuzha Limestone
Excel Glass Industry Chavara Kollam Monozite
24. List out the environmental problems of sandmining.
B. Answer any 2 questions from 25 to 27. Each carries 3 scores. (2 × 3 = 6)
25. Explain the process of migration of petroleum.
26. Prepare a note on the following :
(a) Fossilization
(b) Any two necessary conditions favouring fossilization
27. Compare normal fault and reverse fault.
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A. Answer any 3 questions from 21 to 24. Each carries 3 scores. (3 × 3 = 9)
21. Write a short note on the following sedimentary structures :
(a) Mud Cracks (1)
(b) Rain drop marks (1)
(c) Ripple marks (1)
22. What are the factors/agents that influence metamorphism ?
23. Match the following :
Indian Rare Earth Ltd. Walayar Palakkad Quartz Sand
Malabar Cement Ltd. Alapuzha Limestone
Excel Glass Industry Chavara Kollam Monozite
24. List out the environmental problems of sandmining.
B. Answer any 2 questions from 25 to 27. Each carries 3 scores. (2 × 3 = 6)
25. Explain the process of migration of petroleum.
26. Prepare a note on the following :
(a) Fossilization
(b) Any two necessary conditions favouring fossilization
27. Compare normal fault and reverse fault.
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PART – III
A. 21 24 3 .
3 . (3 × 3 = 9)
21.
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(b) (1)
(c) (1)
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B. 25 27 2 .
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A. 21 24 3 .
3 . (3 × 3 = 9)
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Page 10
PART – IV
A. Answer any 3 questions from 28 to 31. Each carries 4 scores. (3 × 4 = 12)
28. What are the causes of ground water pollution ?
29. Write a short note on the causes and consequences of flooding.
30. What are the four stages of Disaster Management Cycle ?
31. List out the industrial uses of the nonmetallic mineral clay.
B. Answer any 1 question from 32 to 33. Carries 4 scores. (1 × 4 = 4)
32. Briefly explain the different mineral conservation methods.
33. Classify the earthquakes based on the depth of focus.
PART – V
Answer any 2 questions from 34 to 36. Each carries 6 scores. (2 × 6 = 12)
34. Classify the coal based on their fixed carbon content.
35. Explain the process or Rock cycle with a neat diagram.
36. Evaluate the environmental impacts of mining and quarrying on lithosphere.
______________
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A. Answer any 3 questions from 28 to 31. Each carries 4 scores. (3 × 4 = 12)
28. What are the causes of ground water pollution ?
29. Write a short note on the causes and consequences of flooding.
30. What are the four stages of Disaster Management Cycle ?
31. List out the industrial uses of the nonmetallic mineral clay.
B. Answer any 1 question from 32 to 33. Carries 4 scores. (1 × 4 = 4)
32. Briefly explain the different mineral conservation methods.
33. Classify the earthquakes based on the depth of focus.
PART – V
Answer any 2 questions from 34 to 36. Each carries 6 scores. (2 × 6 = 12)
34. Classify the coal based on their fixed carbon content.
35. Explain the process or Rock cycle with a neat diagram.
36. Evaluate the environmental impacts of mining and quarrying on lithosphere.
______________
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PART – IV
A. 28 31 3 .
4 . (3 × 4 = 12)
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B. 32 33 1 .
4 . (1 × 4 = 4)
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A. 28 31 3 .
4 . (3 × 4 = 12)
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6 . (2 × 6 = 12)
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Document Details
| Board / Org | Kerala Board |
| Exam | Class 12 |
| Type | Question Paper |
| Pages | 12 |
| Updated | 22 Jul 2026 |