M. Sc. in GEOLOGY FACULTY OF SCIENCE SECOND … and classification of sedimentary rocks. ......

M.Sc Geology/ 2nd SEMESTER/SU

M. Sc. in GEOLOGY FACULTY OF SCIENCE

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MSG201 CCC SEDIMENTARY AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY 5 4 2 00 3 0

MSG202 CCC IGNEOUS PETROLOGY 5 4 2 00 3 0

MSG203 CCC STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY 5 4 2 00 3 0

MSG211 CCC SEDIMENTARY AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY-

LAB 2 00 00 3 0 3

MSG212 CCC IGNEOUS PETROLOGY-LAB 2 00 00 3 0 3

MSG213 CCC STRUCTURAL GEOPLOGY-LAB 2 00 00 3 0 3

MSGSO2 PRJ/FST/EST SOCIAL OUT REACH AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT

(GEOLOGICAL EXCURSION TOUR) 6 00 00 9 0 4

MSGB01 ECC/CB ENVIRONMENTAL AND FOREST LAWS

6 4 3 00 3 00 MSGB02 ECC/CB TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

MSGB03 ECC/CB ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICIES

MSGB04 ECC/CB MINERAL ECONOMICS

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M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 2nd

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COURSE CODE: MSG201 COURSE TYPE: CCC

COURSE TITLE:SEDIMENTARY AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY

CREDIT:7 HOURS:135

THEORY: 5 PRACTICAL:2 THEORY:90 PRACTICAL: 45

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THEORY: 100(30+70) PRACTICAL:100

OBJECTIVE: This course is aimed towards generating fundamental knowledge, concepts and dimensions

of Sedimentary and Metamorphic Petrology.

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Character and classification of sedimentary rocks. Origin of sediments, classification of

sediments. Sedimentary differentiation.Environments of deposition.

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Mineral stability in sedimentary rocks. Lithification and diagenesis. Mechanical analysis of

sediments: Presentation and processing of sedimentary analytical data. Textural structural and mineralogical characters of sedimentary rocks. Provenance and palaeogeography.

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Metamorphic Structures Equilibrium in Metamorphism. Experimental Work in Metamorphic

equilibria. Metamorphic Facies. Facies Series of Tectonic and Non Tectonic Domain.

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Unit-4 Facies of Contact and Regional. Metamorphism Retrograde Metamorphism. Metasomatism.

Metamorphic Differentiation and Diffusion. Granitization.

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Metamorphic texture. Fabric analysis of metamorphic rocks. Relationship between metamorphic

rocks. Relationship between metamorphism and deformation.

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Sedimentary petrology practical:- 1. Megascopic & Microscopic Examination of Sedimentary rocks

2. Sedimentary Mechanical Analysis Interpretations

3. Determination of Roundness of Grains, grain size analysis.

Metamorphic petrology practical:- 1. Identification of various metamorphic rocks in hand specimen through megascopic

characters.

2. Identification of various metamorphic rocks through microscopic characters. 3. Plotting of mineral assemblages in ACF, AKF and AFM diagrams


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1. Winter, J.D. 2001 : An introduction to Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Prentice

Hall.

2. Philpotts, A.R. 1994 : Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Prentice Hall.

3. Bucher, K. and Martin, F. 2002 : Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks, Springer –

Verlag, 7th Revised Edition.

4. Yardley, B.W.D. 1989 : An introduction to Metamorphic Petrology, Longman Scientific & Technical, New York.

5. Spear, F. S. 1993 : Mineralogical Phase Equilibria and pressure – temperature – time

Paths, Mineralogical Society of America. 6. Powell, R. 1978 : Equilibrium thermodynamics in Petrology: An Introduction,

Harper & Row Publishers, London.

7. Wood, B.J. and Fraser, D.G. 1976: Elementary Thermodynamics for Geologists, Oxford University Press, London.

8. Rastogi, R.P. and Mishra, R.R. 1993: An Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics,

Vikash Publishing House.

9. Yardley, B.W.D., Mackenzie, W.S. and Guilford, C. 1995 : Atlas of Metamorphic Rocks and their textures, Longman Scientific & Technical, England.

10. Spry, A. 1976 : Metamorphic Textures, Pergamon Press.

11. Blatt, H. and Tracy, R.J. 1996 : Petrology (Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic), W.H. Freeman & Co., New York.

12. Kerr, P.F. 1959 : Optical Mineralogy, McGraw Hill Book Company Inc., New York.


M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 2nd

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COURSE TITLE: STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY

CREDIT:7 HOURS:135

THEORY: 5 PRACTICAL:2 THEORY:90 PRACTICAL: 45

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of Structural Geology.

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Unit-1 Concept of Line and Plane; Attitude of Plane and a line; Bedding plane; Plungeand trend; Dip and

strike and their measurement. Criteria for determination of Top & Bottom of sedimentary,

metamorphic and igneous rocks in a structurally deformed terrain. Field techniques of lithological and structural mapping. Unconformity and its type. Onlap. Offlap, Outlier, Inlier and Tectonic

Window.

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Rock deformation: Stress & strain, their relationship; Factors controlling rockDeformation.

Properties of elastic, plastic and brittle materials; Progressive deformation. Strain analysis: types

of strain; strain ellipse; strain ellipsoid; geological application of strain theory.Stress analysis: compressive and shear stress; biaxial and triaxial stress. Mohr’s Circle and envelope.

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Fold: Definition; classifications - geometrical and genetic; its types. Mechanism of Fold

formation. Superimposed fold; outcrop pattern of superimposed structure comprising of two fold

system. Stereographic Projection: Principles, Schmidt Net. Plotting a line, plane, intersection of

plane.

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Unit-4 Fault: types and mechanism of faulting; Principal stress orientation for the threemain fault types; Relationship between stress and strain ellipsoid. Joints and its types; their analysis and relationship

to major structures. Petrofabric Analysis: Field and laboratory techniques; Preparation of

petrofabric diagrams and their interpretation. Structure and tectonics of India

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Cleavage &Schistosity: definition and types. Mechanism of formation of Cleavage &Schistosity; its relationship with deformation and major structures. Lineation: definition and its types; their

mode of development and relation to major structures. Plutons: Definition & description; Role in

progressive deformation


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Structural Geology Practical:-

1. Stereographic projection – problems in angular relationship true dip, apparent dip plunge and rake of the intersection of planes.

2. Study of minor structures in hand specimens.

3. Preparation & Interpretation of geological maps & structure contour maps.

4. Three point problems geometric solutions for three point problems & fault. 5. Measurement of strain in rock.

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1. Ghosh, S.K. (1993): Structural Geology: Fundamental and Modern Development.

Pergamon Press. 2. Hobbs, B.E., Means, W.D. and Williams, P.F. (1976): An outline of Structural Geology,

John Wiley and Sons, New York.

3. Ramsay, J.G. (1967): Folding and fracturing of rocks, McGraw Hill.

4. Ramsay, J.G. and Huber, M.I. (1983): Techniques of Modern Structural Geology, Vol. I, Strain Analysis, Academic Press.

5. Ramsay, J.G. and Huber, M.I. (1987): Techniques of Modern Structural Geology, Vol. II,

Folds and Fractures, Academic Press. 6. Ramsay, J.G. and Huber, M.I. (2000): Techniques of Modern Structural Geology, Vol. III

(Application of continuum mechanics), Academic Press.

7. Turner, F.J. and Weiss, L.E. (1963): Structural analysis of Metamorphic Tectonites,

McGraw Hill. 8. Windley B. (1973): The Evolving continents, John Wiley and Sons, New York.


M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 2ND

SEMESTER


COURSE TITLE: IGNEOUS PETROLOGY

CREDIT:7 HOURS:135

THEORY: 5 PRACTICAL: 2 THEORY:90 PRACTICAL: 45

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of Igneous Rocks (Primary Rocks).

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Magma: Its physics, nature, factors affecting magma and evolution. Petrology and melting of

mantle. Generation of magmas in different tectonic environments.

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The Phase equilibrium of binary (Ab-An, Ab-Or, Di-An, Fo-Si) and ternary (Di-Ab-An, Di-

Fo-Si, Di-Fo-An, Ne-Ks-Si, Fo-An-Si) systems and its relation to magma genesis and crystallization in the light of modern experimental works.

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Interpretation of igneous textures in terms of rate of nucleation and crystal growth. IUGS

classification of the Igneous rocks. CIPW Norm.

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Unit-4 Petrology and petrogenesis of major igneous rock types giving Indian examples of Ultramafic,

Basaltic, Granitic, Alkaline, Ophiolite, Carbonatite, Nephelinite-Ijolilte, Lammproits, and Layered igneous rocks.

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Unit-5 Plume magmatism and hot spots. Mantle metasomatism. Mantle heterogeneities. Partial melting (batch and fractional melting), crystal fractionation [equilibrium and fractional

(Rayleigh) crystallization], contamination (AFC process) and dynamic melting

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Igneous petrology practical:-

1. Identification of various igneous rocks in hand specimen through megascopic

characters. 2. Identification of various igneous rocks through microscopic characters.

3. Simple CIPW norms calculations

4. Harker’s and niggli’s variation diagrams and their interpretation.


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1. Bose, M.K., 1997. Igneous Petrology, World Press, Kolkata.

2. Best, Myron G., 2002. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Blackwell Science.

3. Cox, K.G., Bell, J.D. and Pankhurst, R.J.,1993: The Interpretation of Igneous Rocks. Champman& Hall, London.

4. Faure, G. : Origin of Igneous Rocks, Springer.

5. Hall,A., 1997 : Igneous Petrology, Longman.

6. LeMaitre, R.W., 2002. Igneous Rocks: A Classification and Glossary of Terms, Cambridge University Press.

7. McBirney, 1994. Igneous Petrology, CBS Publishers, Delhi.

8. Phillpotts, A.R., 1994. Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Prentice Hall of India.

9. Sood, M.K., 1982: Modern Igneous Petrology. Wiley-Interscience Publ., New

York. 10. Srivastava, Rajesh K. and Chandra, R., 1995: Magmatism in Relation to Diverse

Tectonic Settings.

11. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam.

12. Wilson, M., 1993: Igneous Petrogenesis. Chapman & Hall, London. 13. Winter, J.D., 2001: An Introduction to Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology.

Prentice Hall, New Jersey.


M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 2ND

SEMESTER

COURSE CODE: MSG B01 COURSE TYPE : ECC

COURSE TITLE: FOREST AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS

CREDIT: 06

THEORY: 06

HOURS : 90

THEORY: 90

MARKS : 100

THEORY: 70 CCA : 30

OBJECTIVE:

- Understands the concept and place of research in concerned subject

- Gets acquainted with various resources for research

- Becomes familiar with various tools of research

- Gets conversant with sampling techniques, methods of research and techniques of analysis

of data

- Achieves skills in various research writings

- Gets acquainted with computer Fundamentals and Office Software Package .

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EVOLUTION OF FOREST AND WILD LIFE LAWS

a) Importance of Forest and Wildlife

b) Evolution of Forest and Wild Life Laws

c) Forest Policy during British Regime

d) Forest Policies after Independence.

e) Methods of Forest and Wildlife Conservation.

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FOREST PROTECTION AND LAW

a) Indian Forest Act, 1927

b) Forest Conservation Act, 1980 & Rules therein

c) Rights of Forest Dwellers and Tribal

c) The Forest Rights Act, 2006

d) National Forest Policy 1988


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WILDLIFE PROTECTION AND LAW

a) Wild Life Protection Act, 1972

b) Wild Life Conservation strategy and Projects

c) The National Zoo Policy

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CHAPTER – BASIC CONCEPTS

a. Meaning and definition of environment.

b. Multidisciplinary nature of environment

c. Concept of ecology and ecosystem

d. Importance of environment

e. Meaning and types of environmental pollution.

f Factors responsible for environmental degradation.

CHAPTER– INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL SYSTEM

a. Acts, Rules, Policies, Notification, circulars etc

b. Constitutional provisions on Environment Protection

c. Judicial review, precedents

d. Writ petitions, PIL and Judicial Activism

CHAPTER – LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK FOR POLLUTION CONTROL LAWS

a) Air Pollution and Law.

b) Water Pollution and Law.

c) Noise Pollution and Law.


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CHAPTER- LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

a) Environment Protection Act & rules there under

b) Hazardous Waste and Law

c) Principles of Strict and absolute Liability.

d) Public Liability Insurance Act

e) Environment Impact Assessment Regulations in India

CHAPTER – ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTITUTIONALISM

a. Fundamental Rights and Environment

i) Right to Equality ……….Article 14

ii) Right to Information ……Article 19

iii) Right to Life …………..Article 21

iv) Freedom of Trade vis-à-vis Environment Protection

b. The Forty-Second Amendment Act

c. Directive Principles of State Policy & Fundamental Duties

d. Judicial Activism and PIL

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Bharucha, Erach. Text Book of Environmental Studies. Hyderabad : University Press (India) Private limited, 2005.

Doabia, T. S. Environmental and Pollution Laws in India. New Delhi: Wadhwa and Company, 2005.

Joseph, Benny. Environmental Studies, New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company

Limited, 2006.

Khan. I. A, Text Book of Environmental Laws. Allahabad: Central Law Agency, 2002.

Leelakrishnan, P. Environmental Law Case Book. 2nd

Edition. New Delhi: LexisNexis

Butterworths, 2006.

Shastri, S. C (ed). Human Rights, Development and Environmental Law, An Anthology. Jaipur:

Bharat law Publications, 2006.

Environmental Pollution by Asthana and Asthana, S,Chand Publication

Environmental Science by Dr. S.R.Myneni, Asia law House

Gurdip Singh, Environmental Law in India (2005) Macmillan.

Shyam Diwan and Armin Rosencranz, Environmental Law and Policy in India –

Cases, Materials and Statutes (2nd

ed., 2001) Oxford University Press.

JOURNALS :-

Journal of Indian Law Institute, ILI New Delhi.

Journal of Environmental Law, NLSIU, Bangalore.

MAGAZINES :-

Economical and Political Weekly

Down to Earth.


M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 2ND

SEMESTER

COURSE CODE: MSGB02 COURSE TYPE: ECC

COURSE TITLE: TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

CREDIT: 6 HOURS: 90

THEORY: 6 PRACTICAL:0 THEORY:90 PRACTICAL:00

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of Topographic Survey for geological mapping.

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Working principle of prismatic compass. Measurement of distance, chain surveying, prismatic

compass and chain traversing. Introduction to toposheet, Brunton Compass, Clinometer and

Geological Maps.

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Working principle of dumping level and its application in geological mapping. Levelling with

dumpy level and contouring.

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Plane table surveying and three point problems geological maps: Geometric solution and fault

problem.

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Working principal of Theodolite. Measurement of horizontal and vertical angles with transit

theodolite, triangulation, tacheometric survey with theodolite and plane table with telescope

alidade.

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Working principle of GPS and DGPS. Use of global positioning system (GPS) in surveying and

their application in Geological Mapping.

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1. Lahee. F.H, Geological Field Geology 2. Roy Chowdhary, K.P. (1987): Surveying (Plane and Geodetic) Oxford & IBH Pub. Co.,

New Delhi.

3. Shahani, P.B. (1978): Text Book of Surveying, vol.I. Oxford & IBH Pub. Co., New Delhi


M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 2ND

SEMESTER


COURSE TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICIES

CREDIT:6 HOURS:90

THEORY: 6 PRACTICAL: 00 THEORY: 90 PRACTICAL:00

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to analyse the basic principles of IndianEnvironmental Law And Policy

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To critically analyse the role of Indian Judiciary in evolution of Indian environmental law, To

familiarize the laws relating to pollution control, forest and wildlife, hazardous substances and

processes, coastal protection, and climate change, Climate Change, Basic concepts UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Kyoto Protocol. International Organizations and

Institutions: WMO, IPCC, Trade and Climate change Negotiations National Scenario: National Action Plan on Climate Change, Energy Conservation Act, 2001

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Introduction to environmental laws in India, Constitutional provisions, Stockholm conference; Bhopalgas tragedy; Rio conference. General principles in Environmental law. Environment

protection laws and large projects, Legal framework on environment protection-Environment

Protection Act as the framework legislation – strength and weaknesses; National Environment Appellate Authority Act,1995. EIA.

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Air, Water and Marine Laws.National Water Policy and some state policies.Laws relating to prevention of pollution, access and management of water and institutional mechanism: Water

Act, 1974; Water Cess Act,1977, EPA, 1986. Ground water and law Judicial remedies and

procedures Marine laws of India; Coastal zone regulations. Legal framework on Air pollution: Air Act,1981; EPA, 1986

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Forest, Wildlife and Biodiversity related law. Evolution and Jurisprudence of Forest and Wildlife laws;Colonial forest policies; Forest policies after independence, Statutory framework on Forests,

Wildlife and Biodiversity: IFA, 1927; WLPA, 1972; FCA, 1980; Biological Diversity Act,2002;

Forest Rights Act, 2006. Forest policy and Joint forest management Strategies for conservation – Project Tiger, Elephant, Rhino, Snow leopard. Role of NGOs. National Biodiversity Action

Plan, Role of judiciary

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Hazardous Substances and Activities. Legal framework: EPA and rules made there under;

NETA, 1988; PLI Act, 1991. Principles of strict and absolute liability, International

Environmental law An introduction to International law; sources of international law; law of treaties; signature,

ratification. Evolution of international environmental law, Customary international law, Common

but differentiated responsibility, Polluter pays.


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S 1. Divan S. andRosencranz A(2005).;Environmental Law and Policy in India.2nd edn.,

Oxford, New Delhi.

2. Leelakrishnan, P. (2008), EnvironmentalLaw in India, 3rd edn., Lexis Nexis, India


M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 2ND

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COURSE TITLE: MINERAL ECONOMICS

CREDIT:6 HOURS: 90

THEORY: 6 PRACTICAL: 00 THEORY: 90 PRACTICAL: 00

MARKS

THEORY: 100(30+70) PRACTICAL: 00

OBJECTIVE: This course is aimed towards generating fundamental knowledge, concepts and knowledge

of mineral economics of India and foreign.

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Unit-1 Definition: importance of minerals in national economy, pattern of mineral relationships,

geographic and political factors in mineral use, features peculiar to mineral industries,

economics factors, common to mineral and manufacturing industries. Demand and supply of minerals, cartels, substitutes, market speculations and production cost, international nature and

movement of minerals.

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Mineral production and economics of Indian minerals and metals. Diamonds, coal, petroleum, uranium, thorium, iron manganese, chromium, nickel, tungsten, molybdenum, vanadium,

titanium, copper, lead, zinc, tin, zirconium, gold, silver, sulphur, fertilizer minerals. Insulating

minerals and mica.

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Trade restrictions, tariff, quotas and embargoes, production incentives, foreign development

and exploitation of minerals. Total world resources, reserves, and production of important

minerals.

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Tenor, grade and specification. Strategic, critical and essential minerals. Conservation and substitution. Changing pattern of mineral requirement. UNFCC Minerals Classification.

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Importance of minerals in national economy. National mineral policy. Indian mineral policy and legislation. Chhattisgarh state mineral policy.

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S 1. Sinha, R.K. and Sharma, N.L. (1976) Mineral Economics.

2. Arogyaswami, R.P.N. (1996) Courses in Mining Geology.

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