Combined Geo-Scientist 2018 Geology Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 11
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Geology Paper - I
Subject Geology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 11
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for Geology Paper - I of the Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination held in 2018, conducted by UPSC. The paper carried a maximum of 200 marks and candidates were allowed three hours to complete it. It comprised eleven questions divided into six sections, with Section A being compulsory and candidates needing to attempt five more questions from the remaining sections. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for positions as Geologists and Geo-Scientists within government bodies, offering a direct look at the types of questions and topics assessed.

Major Topics Covered

  • Atmospheric scattering
  • Soil profile
  • Toposheet interpretation
  • S-C fabric
  • Subduction Zone
  • Stratigraphy
  • Igneous suites
  • Deccan Basalt
  • Life cycle of Agamont and Gamont
  • Allopatric Speciation

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Exa preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

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Instructions

  • YLO-U-GLGY भू-विज्ञान परीक्षाGEOLOGIST EXAM-2018 GEOLOGY Paper - I Maximum Marks: 200

  • There are ELEVEN questions divided under SIX sections.
  • Candidate has to attempt SIX questions in all.
  • The ONLY question in Section A is compulsory.
  • Out of the remaining TEN questions, the candidate has to attempt FIVE, choosing ONE from each of the other Sections B, C, D, E and F.
  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Symbols, abbreviations and notations have their usual standard meanings.
  • 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.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
  • Neat sketches are to be drawn to illustrate answers, wherever required.
  • Wherever required, graphs/tables are to be drawn on the Question-cum-Answer Booklet itself.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer and/or describe the following in brief with diagrams wherever necessary:

(a) Types of atmospheric scattering exhibited by electromagnetic radiation

(b) Draw a neat labelled sketch of a soil profile.

(c) City 'A' lies in toposheet number 78 I/16, City 'B' lies in another toposheet to the east of 78 I/16. Name the toposheet number of City 'B'. If map separation between A and B is 10 cm, what is the ground distance? (Scale of the toposheet is 1:50,000)

(d) How is sense of shear determined with S-C fabric, σ and δ type porphyroclast and intra granular fault?

(e) Pan-African Rejuvenation of Southern Granulite Terrane.

(f) Subduction Zone

(g) Stratigraphy of Central India Tectonic Zone

(h) Arrange the following igneous suites in chronological order, mentioning their isotopic ages and stratigraphic units :
(i) Malani Igneous Suite
(ii) Dongargarh Granite
(iii) Closepet Granite
(iv) Singhbhum Granite
(v) Deccan Basalt

(i) Life cycle of Agamont and Gamont

(j) Allopatric Speciation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This question paper is for Geology Paper - I.

What is the conducting body for this examination?

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

In which year was this examination held?

This examination was held in the year 2018.

What is the maximum marks for Geology Paper - I?

The maximum marks for Geology Paper - I is 200.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.

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