UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016 Geology Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2016
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Geology Paper II
Subject Geology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Geology Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2016. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of geological concepts. It consists of descriptive questions, requiring detailed answers and diagrams where necessary. The total marks for this paper are 250, with a time limit of three hours. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam's difficulty level, question format, and key topics covered, aiding in their preparation strategy for the UPSC Mains exam.

Major Topics Covered

  • Magmatic differentiation
  • Assimilation
  • Pyroxene
  • Amphibole
  • Crystal structure
  • Clastic rocks
  • Mineralogy
  • Twinning
  • Pleochroism
  • Anisotropy
  • Orthorhombic system
  • Mica group minerals
  • Isotropic minerals
  • Uniaxial minerals
  • Biaxial minerals
  • Bowen's Reaction Series
  • Magma crystallization

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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

  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2016 Geology Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2015 Geology Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Geology Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2016 Geology Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Geology Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
  • UPSC Engineering Services Examination

Instructions

  • बुकलेट में मुखपृष्ठ के निर्धारित स्थान पर करना जरूरी है ।
  • अनुमत माध्यम से भिन्न माध्यम में दिये उत्तरों पर कोई अंक नहीं दिया जाएगा ।
  • जहां शब्द सीमा का जिस प्रश्न में उल्लेख है, उसका अनुपालन अवश्य करें।
  • चित्र, स्केच, जहां जरूरत हो, प्रश्न का उत्तर देने के स्थान पर ही खींचा जा सकता है।
  • सभी प्रश्नों को क्रमान्वय में गिना जायेगा ।
  • प्रश्न आंशिक रूप में किया गया, तो भी गिना जायेगा यदि उसे नहीं काट दिया गया हो ।
  • कोई पन्ना या स्थान यदि उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा गया है, उसे स्पष्टतः अवश्य काट दें ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided into 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 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. m-esc-d-gly

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Attempt the following questions with suitable diagrams :
उपयुक्त आरेखों के साथ निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए:

(a) मैग्मीय विभेदन और स्वांगीकरण में अन्तर बतायें।
Differentiate between magmatic differentiation and assimilation.

(b) पाइरोग्जीन एवं ऐम्फिबोल की क्रिस्टल संरचनाओं, भौतिक और प्रकाशिक गुणधर्मों के बुनियादी भेदों पर चर्चा करें।
Discuss the basic differences in the crystal structures, physical and optical properties of pyroxene and amphibole.

(c) खंडज शैलों को उन के कण साइज़ के आधार पर किस प्रकार वर्गीकृत किया जाता है।
Enumerate briefly on how the clastic rocks are classified on the basis of their grain-size.

(d) सामान्यत: खनिजों में पाये जानेवाले यमलन के विभिन्न प्रकारों का संक्षिप्त वर्णन करें। यमलन (ट्विनिंग) के कारणों पर टिप्पणी करें।
Describe briefly the different types of twinning commonly found in minerals. Comment upon causes of twinning.

(e) स्पष्ट कीजिए कि क्या कारण है कि सभी बहुवर्णी खनिज विषमदैशिक (ऐनिसोट्रापिक) होते हैं, लेकिन सभी विषमदैशिक खनिज बहवर्णी नहीं होते ।
Explain why all pleochroic minerals are anisotropic but all anisotropic minerals are not pleochroic.

Section A

Q2.

(a) साफ रेखाचित्रों द्वारा विषमलंबाक्ष (ऑर्थोरौम्बिक) समुदाय के प्रसामान्य वर्ग के सममिति तत्त्वों और आकृतियों का वर्णन कीजिए। इस वर्ग के तीन खनिजों के नाम लिखिए।
With neat sketches describe the symmetry elements and forms of the normal class of the orthorhombic system. Name three minerals of this class.

(b) अभ्रक समूह के खनिजों की परमाणु-संरचना, रासायनिक संघटन और भौतिक तथा प्रकाशकीय गुणों का वर्णन कीजिए।
Give an account of the atomic structure, chemical composition, and physical and optical properties of the minerals of mica group.

(c) एक खनिज परिच्छेद क्रासित पोलरों के नीचे सभी स्थितियों में अँधेरा रहता है । कैसे निर्धारित करेंगे कि खनिज (i) समदैशिक (आइसोट्रॉपिक), (ii) एकअक्षीय या कि (iii) द्विअक्षीय है ?
A mineral section remains dark in all positions under crossed polars. How would you proceed to determine whether the mineral is (i) isotropic, (ii) uniaxial or (iii) biaxial?

Section A

Q3.

(a) बोवन के अभिक्रिया क्रम पर चर्चा कीजिए। मेग्मा के क्रिस्टलन के प्रक्रम में इसका क्या महत्व है ?
Discuss Bowen's Reaction Series. What is its significance in the process of crystallization of magma?

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Geology Paper II.

What is the year of this question paper?

The year is 2016.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.

What is the maximum marks for Geology Paper II?

The maximum marks for Geology Paper II are 250.

What is the time allowed for Geology Paper II?

The time allowed for Geology Paper II is Three Hours.

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