UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2024 Paper II Geology Question Paper PDF
- Year 2024
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 120
- Maximum Marks 300
- Duration Two Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination |
| Year | 2024 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Paper-II (Geology/Hydrogeology) |
| Subject | Geology/Hydrogeology |
| Duration | Two Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This document contains the question paper for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2024, specifically Paper II focusing on Geology/Hydrogeology. The paper consists of objective-type questions, with a total of 120 items carrying a maximum of 300 marks. Candidates are allowed two hours to complete the examination. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to qualify for the Geo-Scientist posts, providing a clear understanding of the exam's scope and difficulty level. It includes detailed instructions for candidates regarding the test booklet, OMR sheet, and penalty for wrong answers.
Major Topics Covered
- Geology
- Hydrogeology
- Geological Features
- Meteorites
- Albedo
- Sediments
- Plate Tectonics
- Volcanic Features
- Deltas
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) 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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- Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination 2024 Paper II Answer Key
- Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination Syllabus
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- Hydrogeology Syllabus
- Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination Pattern
Instructions
- THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC.
- IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET.
- Please note that it is the candidate's responsibility to encode and fill in the Roll Number and Test
- Booklet Series Code A, B, C or D carefully and without any omission or discrepancy at the appropriate places in the OMR Answer Sheet.
- Any omission/discrepancy will render the Answer Sheet liable for rejection.
- You have to enter your Roll Number on the
- Test Booklet in the Box provided alongside.
- DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet.
- This Test Booklet contains 120 items (questions).
- Each item comprises four responses (answers).
- will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet.
- In case you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best.
- In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
- You have to mark all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.
- Before you proceed to mark in the Answer Sheet the response to various items in the Test Booklet,
- you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your Admission Certificate.
- After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination has
- concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet.
- You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet.
- Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
- THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE.
- There are four alternatives for the answer to every question.
- For each question for which a wrong answer (i) has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
- If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given (ii) answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
- If a question is left blank, i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that (iii) question.
- DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO (1-A)
Questions (page 2)
Q2. The inclusions in meteorites considered to be droplets that have condensed from the original solar nebula from which the solar system derives, are known as :
Q3. What is the average albedo of whole Earth ?
Q4. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
- (list-i) (Type of magma/lava/ external form)
- (list-ii) (Volcanic features)
- (p.) Pahoehoe lava flow
- (q.) Aa lava flow
- (r.) Mafic magma
- (s.) Felsic magma
- (1.) Explosive eruption
- (2.) Smooth surface
- (3.) Quiet eruption
- (4.) Form blocks and rough surface
-
(code :)
P Q R S
(a) 1 4 3 2
(b) 2 4 3 1
(c) 1 3 4 2
(d) 2 3 4 1
Q5. In some cases, the sediments on the downgoing plate are added to the accretionary prism when the basal thrust of the prism propagates into the downgoing sediments, forming a duplex structure and adding the sediments to the bottom of the accretionary prism. This process is called :
Q6. Widespread asymmetrical bulges along continental edges that fall directly into the sea with steeper slope towards the coast are called:
Q7. Glacial drift represents :
Q8. In a delta, the thick layer consisting of coarse particles that drop soon after entering the water body is called :
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the examination?
The examination is the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination.
What is the year of this question paper?
This question paper is from the year 2024.
Which paper is this question paper for?
This is Paper-II, covering Geology/Hydrogeology.
Who conducts the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination?
The examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the maximum number of marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for Paper-II (Geology/Hydrogeology) is 300.
What is the time duration allowed for the examination?
The time allowed for this paper is Two Hours.