Manipur Board Class 12 Syllabus 2027 Geology

FOR MANIPUR CLASS 12 PREPARATION

Manipur Board Class
12 Syllabus 2027
Geology
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT

Manipur Class 12 2027 Syllabus Geology

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GEOLOGY
CLASS-XII
THEORY
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Unit Unitwise Weightage Marks Periods
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Petrology 20 marks 50 periods
IV. a Applied Geology 15 marks 40 periods

Unit I : Structural Geology 40 Periods : 15 Marks
(i) Definition and scope of structural Geology.
(ii) Study and measurement of the dip and strike of beds.
(iii) Concept of contour.
(iv) Definition, parts and types of fold.
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Definition, Parts, relative movements and types of fault.

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(vi) Definition and types of joints.
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(vii) Definition, types and significance of unconformities.
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Unit II : General Stratigraphy and Indian Stratigraphy 50 Periods : 20 Marks
(i) Definition, Principles and units of Stratigraphy.
(ii) Development and sub divisions of Geological time scale and factors
of stratigraphic correlation.
(iii) Geomorphic divisions of India.
(iv) Study of following stratigraphic systems of India-Dharwar system
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of Mysore, Vindhyan system of sone Valley, Gondwana system and
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Tertiaries of N.E. India (Assam and Manipur)
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(i) Definition and types of rocks-Igneous, Sedimentary and
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specimens.
(ii) Magma-definition and composition.
(iii) Igneous rock-Intrusive and extrusive forms and study of texture,
structures, classification of igneous rocks based on Chemical
composition, mineralogical composition and mode of occurence.

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(iv) Sedimentary rocks-Environment of deposition, Classification of
Sedimentary rocks into Clastic and Non-clastics, Structure and
texture of Sedimentary rocks.
(v) Metamorphic rock-agents and types of Metamorphism, study of
simple structure and texture of Metamorpic rocks.
(vi) Study of mineralogical, structural feature and mode of occurrence
of the following rock types-Granite, Dolerite, Diorite, Gabbro,
Dunite, Peridotite, Pegmatite, Rhyolite, Basalt, Slate, Schist Gneiss,
Marble Quartzite, Sandstone, Limestone, Shale, Conglomerate.

Unit IV : Applied Geology 40 Periods : 15 Marks
(i) Elementary knowledge of - Mineral deposits, mineral exploration
and prospecting
(ii) Soil erosion - causes and its prevention.
(iii) Landslide - causes and its prevention.
(iv) Geology of underground water.
(v) Selection of construction materials.
(vi) Site selection of dam construction.

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GEOLOGY
CLASS-XII
PRACTICAL
One Paper 3 Hours 3O Marks
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IV. a Geological field report 04 marks
V. Practical Note Book 04 marks
VI. Viva-Voce 02 marks

Experiments :
(i) Determination of strike direction, dip direction and amount of dip of an
incline surface with the help of clinometer compass.
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Description of geological map and drawing of profile.
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(iv) Geographical distribution of the following stratigraphic systems-Dharwar
system; Vindhyan system of sone valley, Gondwana system, Tertiaries of
N.E. India.
(v) Geological Field Report-Field work is compulsory and reports of the
field work are to be submitted at the time of examination.
No student can appear practical examination without submittion of field
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Prescribed Textbook for Classes XI & XII :
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a 1. Text Book of Geology - P.K. Mukherjee
(The world Press Pvt. Ltd. Calcutta)
2. Text Book of Geology - G.B. Mahapatra
(C.B.S. Publisher and Distributor, New Delhi)
3. Laboratory Manual of Geology - A.K. Sen
(Modern Book Agency Pvt. Ltd. Calcutta)

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Reference Books for Classes XI & XII :
1. Physical Geology - Dutta A.K.
(Modern Book Agencies Ptv. Ltd. Calcutta)
2. Economic Geology - Sen and Guha
(Modern Book Agencies Ptv. Ltd. Calcutta)
3. Principles of petrology - Tyrrel G.W.
(B.I. Publication Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi)
4. Text Book of Palaeontology-Woods
(C.B.S. Publisher and Distributor, Delhi)
5. Rutley’s Elements of Mineralogy-Read N.H.
(C.B.S. Publisher and Distributor, Delhi)
6. Structural Geology - M.P. Billings
(Prentice Hall of India Ltd. New Delhi)

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FROM THE ACADEMIC SESSION 2025-26

DESIGN OF
QUESTION PAPER
Subject : GEOLOGY
Paper : Theory
Class : XII
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Skill (S) 04 05
70 100
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WEIGHTAGE TO FORM OF QUESTIONS :
Form of Questions No. of Question Time (in minutes) Marks Percentage
Essay/Long Answer (E/LA) 3 52 15 21
Short Answer (SA-I) 6 54 18 26
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Very Short Answer (VSA) 7 14
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Petrology 20 29
IV. Applied Geology 15 21
70 100
Total :
IV. SCEHEME OF SECTIONS : Nil
V. SCHEME OF OPTIONS : 100% in SA-I and Essay
DIFFICULTY LEVEL :
Difficult : 30% of the total marks
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(ii) Only one question of SA-I will be Case Study Based question.

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DESIGN
QUESTION PAPER/UNIT TEST
Subject : GEOLOGY
Unit/Paper : Practical
Class : XII
Time : 3 Hours
Full Marks : 30
I. WEIGHTAGE TO OBJECTIVES :
Objectives K U A S Total
Percentage of Marks 13 20 27 40 100
Marks 04 06 08 12 30
II. WEIGHTAGE TO FORM OF QUESTIONS :
Forms of Questions E SA-I SA-II VSA O Total
No. of Questions 03 06 04 02 - 15
Marks Allotted 12 12 04 02 - 30
Estimated Time (in Minutes) 60 90 20 10 - 180
III. WEIGHTAGE TO CONTENT :
Units/Sub-units Marks
1. Determination of dip and strike 2
2. Geological mapping 8
3. Identification of rock and specimens 8
4. Stratigraphical distribution of systems 2
5. Geological field report 4
6. Practical Note book 4
7. Viva Voce 2
Total : 30
IV. SCHEME OF SECTION : Nil
V. SCHEME OF OPTIONS: Nil
VI. DIFFICULTY LEVEL :
Difficult : 30% of the total marks
Average : 50% of the total marks
Easy : 20% of the total marks

Abbreviation : K (Knowledge), U (Understanding), A (Application), S (Skill), E (Essay Type),
SA (Short Answer Type), VSA (Very Short Answer Type), O (Objective Type)

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