UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Main 2024 Geology Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Geology Paper - II
Subject Geology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This document contains the question paper for the Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2024, specifically Geology Paper II, conducted by UPSC. It features descriptive questions designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of geological concepts. The paper is divided into sections, with a compulsory section and other sections requiring candidates to choose a specific number of questions. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the main stage of the Geo-Scientist examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Geology
  • Crystallography
  • Mineralogy
  • Petrology
  • Geochemistry
  • Geophysics

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examinatio 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

  • Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2023 Geology Paper II
  • Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2024 Geology Paper I
  • UPSC Geology Optional Paper
  • Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2024 Geology Paper II Answer Key
  • Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination Syllabus
  • UPSC Geology Syllabus
  • Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols, abbreviations and notations have their usual standard meanings.
  • Neat sketches are to be drawn to illustrate answers, wherever required.
  • They shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself.
  • Wherever required, graphs/tables are to be drawn on the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet 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 (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Describe the following in brief with diagrams and suitable examples, wherever necessary: 5 × 10 = 50 Flash figure

(a) Perthite

(c) Global Meteoric Water Line Carbonate compensation depth and lysocline

(d) Soret effect

(f) Rapakivi texture Geothermal gradient g) Diffusion and mass transfer

(i) Heat flow in the crust Seamounts
(i)

Section B

Q2.

(a) Describe the different types of defects in crystals. Zircon and rutile crystallize in the 4/m 2/m 2/m class. Describe the five

(b) forms that develop in crystals of this class. Give the classification of rock-forming minerals on the basis of degree of 3. \quad

(a) polymerization of [SiO4] tetrahedra and name the important mineral groups in each. 10 With examples, explain isotypous and polymorphism in minerals.

(b) Describe the physical characters and give the chemical composition of the

(c) nesosilicate group minerals which crystallize in isometric system. SGSE-M-GLG/64 \overline2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2024.

Which paper is this?

This is Geology Paper - II.

Who conducts the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination?

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

What is the question type for Geology Paper II?

The questions in Geology Paper II are descriptive.

What is the language of the answers?

Answers must be written in English only.

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