Since last 4 years, GATE & JAM aspirants have felt the need for a specialised textbook dedicated to numerical problems in geology, which would help them prepare better as per the current trends of the exam. This book has been written with an exam-oriented approach to fulfil that requirement of the aspirants. Applications of various geological concepts are illustrated through numerous solved problems with step-by-step explanations. Post-exam analysis revealed that 85% of numerical problems in GATE 2020, and 90% of numerical problems in JAM 2020 could be directly solved from the book.
Table of Contents:
Unit I: Quantitative Geology
1. Geographic Coordinate System, Map Projections and Time
2. Structural Geology
3. Geodynamics
4. Remote Sensing
5. Hydrogeology
6. Isotope Geochemistry
7. Chemical Equilibrium, Acids & Bases
8. Melting and Crystallisation of Rocks
9. States of Matter
10. Thermodynamics
11. Oxidation Potential and Eh-pH
12. Geomorphology
13. Sedimentology and Sequence Stratigraphy
14. Engineering Geology
15. Crystal Chemistry
16. Mineralogy
17. Ore Geology
18. Petroleum Geology
19. Coal Geology
Unit II: Applied Geophysics
20. Seismology
21. Gravitation
22. Electricity
23. Magnetism
24. Electromagnetism
25. Well-Logging
Unit III: General Aptitude
1. Algebra
2. Profit & Loss
3. Time & Work
4. Distance, Time & Speed
5. Geometry
6. Area
7. Volume and Surface Area
8. Trigonometry
9. Coordinate Geometry
10. Probability
11. Permutations & Combinations
12. Calculus
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Mrinal Shreshtha is working as a Geoscientist for ONGC. He holds an Integrated M.Tech in Geological Technology from IIT Roorkee. He has published research articles in Current Science, Journal of Virtual Explorer and JGSI.
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Soft cover. Condition: New. Since last 4 years, GATE & JAM aspirants have felt the need for a specialised textbook dedicated to numerical problems in geology, which would help them prepare better as per the current trends of the exam. This book has been written with an exam-oriented approach to fulfil that requirement of the aspirants. Applications of various geological concepts are illustrated through numerous solved problems with step-bystep explanations. The pre-published version of this book (limited copies were released in January 2020) became an instant hit among the GATE aspirants. Post-exam analysis revealed that 85% of numerical problems in GATE 2020, and 90% of numerical problems in JAM 2020 could be directly solved from the book. Salient Features 25 chapters covering Quantitative Geology and Applied Geophysics portions from the GATE syllabus. Packed with 500+ equations and 200+ solved numerical problems from GATE, JAM (including GATE & JAM 2020) & CSIR-NET papers. Simplified explanations are provided for complex topics. Concise notes of important topics for GATE & JAM are also provided. General aptitude section with all the useful concepts and formulae at one place for quick revision. Seller Inventory # 135942
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