UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Geology Paper I Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper GEOLOGY (Paper I)
Subject Geology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2023, specifically for Geology Paper I, conducted by UPSC. The paper allows three hours to answer a total of 250 marks. It is divided into two sections, with compulsory questions and a requirement to choose at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for candidates aiming for administrative roles through the UPSC Civil Services exam, providing a direct assessment of their knowledge in Geology.

Major Topics Covered

  • Continental Crust
  • Tectonic Features
  • Weathering Processes
  • Remote Sensing
  • Cataclasite
  • Pseudotachylite
  • Folds
  • Radiometric Dating
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Atmosphere Interaction
  • Joints
  • Glaciers
  • Geology

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 - Geology Paper II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022 - Geology Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022 - Geology Paper II
  • Civil Services Main 2023 Geology Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus - Geology
  • Geology Optional Subject Syllabus UPSC
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • Civil Services Exam Structure

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • उल्लिखित माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्रश्न का उत्तर देते समय, जहाँ आवश्यक हो, उत्तरों के लिए दिए गए स्थान में ही आरेख/चित्र बनाइए।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Diagrams/Sketches, wherever required, may be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum- Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का लगभग 150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए :

(a) Describe the tectonic features and evolution of the 'continental crust'.
महाद्वीपीय पटल के विवर्तनिक लक्षणों एवं विकास का वर्णन कीजिए।

(b) Describe the physical and chemical weathering processes.
भौतिक एवं रासायनिक अपक्षय प्रक्रियाओं का वर्णन कीजिए।

(c) Describe the Spatial and Spectral resolution of a remote sensor with examples.
सुदूर संवेदी के आकाशीय एवं स्पेक्ट्रमी विभेदन का उदाहरणों सहित वर्णन कीजिए ।

(d) Briefly describe the Cataclasite and Pseudotachylite rocks.
उपदलाश्म (कैटाक्लेसाइट) एवं स्यूडोटाचाइलिट शैलों का संक्षिप्त में वर्णन कीजिए।

(e) Discuss the differences between Symmetrical and Asymmetrical folds with the help of neat diagrams.
स्वच्छ आरेखों की सहायता से सममित एवं असममित वलनों की चर्चा कीजिए।

Section A

Q2.

(a) Describe the types of radiometric dating techniques used to establish the age of the Earth.
पृथ्वी की आयु स्थापित करने के लिए उपयोग की जाने वाली रेडियोमितीय काल-निर्धारण तकनीकों के प्रकारों का वर्णन कीजिए ।

(b) Discuss the different types of interaction of electromagnetic radiation with the atmosphere of the earth and its impact on remote sensing images.
पृथ्वी के वातावरण के साथ विद्युत चुम्बकीय विकिरण की विभिन्न प्रकार की पारस्परिक क्रियाओं एवं सुदूर संवेदी प्रतिबिम्बों पर इसके प्रभाव की विवेचना कीजिए।

(c) What are joints ? Describe the Geometric and Genetic classification of joints with neat diagrams.
संधि क्या है ? स्वच्छ आरेखों की सहायता से संधियों के ज्यामितीय एवं आनुवंशिक वर्गीकरण का वर्णन कीजिए।

Section A

Q3.

(a) Elucidate the types of glacier and illustrate the erosional and depositional features produced by the valley-glaciers.
हिमनद के प्रकारों पर प्रकाश डालिए तथा घाटी-हिमनद द्वारा निर्मित अपरदन एवं निक्षेपण लक्षणों को उदाहरण दे कर समझाइए।

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION, 2023.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This question paper is for GEOLOGY (Paper I).

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are a total of eight questions.

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