UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2024 Paper II Geophysics 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 Geophysics |
| Subject | Geophysics |
| Duration | Two Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This is the official question paper for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2024, Paper II, focusing on Geophysics. The paper consists of 120 objective questions and is designed to be completed within two hours, carrying a maximum of 300 marks. It is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the Geo-Scientist exam, offering insights into the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. Practicing with this paper helps candidates assess their knowledge and strategize for the actual examination.
Major Topics Covered
- Geophysics
- Seismic methods
- Passive seismology
- Gravity methods
- Magnetic methods
- Wave field methods
- Seismic exploration
- Earthquake seismology
- Earth's magnetism
- Exploration seismology
- Planetology
- Asteroid belt
- Solar system
- Space physics
- Solar wind
- Earth's magnetosphere
- Earth's orbit
- Angle of obliquity
- Eccentricity
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
Related Resources
- Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2023 Paper II Geophysics
- Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2024 Paper I General Studies
- UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024 Civil Engineering Paper I
- Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2024 Paper II Geophysics Answer Key
- Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination Syllabus
- Geophysics Syllabus for Competitive Exams
- Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination Pattern
- UPSC Exam Pattern for Engineering and Science Exams
Instructions
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- 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.
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- In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
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- Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
- Penalty for wrong answers: 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.
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Questions (page 2)
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the different geophysical methods:
Q2.
Consider the following statements regarding different geophysical methods :
1. The time variation of magnetic field is complex whereas the gravity field is smooth.
2. The study of the Earth's magnetism is the oldest branch of geophysics.
3. Exploration seismology is an offspring of earthquake seismology.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q3. Bode's law gives the distance of a planet from the Sun. Which one of the following does not follow this relationship?
Q4. What is the major constituent in the core of Vesta asteroid?
Q5. After passing through the shock front, the solar wind is diverted around the Earth in a region of turbulent motion called :
Q6. Which one of the following statements regarding the angle of obliquity and eccentricity of Earth's orbit is not correct?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam for which this question paper is intended?
This question paper is for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination.
What is the subject of Paper II in this examination?
Paper II of this examination is for Geophysics.
What is the maximum number of marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper are 300.
What is the time duration allowed for this paper?
The time allowed for this paper is Two Hours.
How many questions are there in this test booklet?
This Test Booklet contains 120 items (questions).
What is the type of questions in this paper?
The questions are objective, with each item comprising four responses (answers).