Geophysics Paper-II 2022 – MCQ & Match
- Year 2022
- Conducted By FTRE
- Questions 120
- Maximum Marks 300
- Duration Two Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Geophysics Paper-II (Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary) Examination |
| Year | 2022 |
| Conducting Body | FTRE |
| Paper | Geophysics Paper-II |
| Subject | Geophysics |
| Duration | Two Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This dataset combines OCR-repaired content from PAGE 1 and PAGE 2 of the Geophysics Paper-II (Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination) 2022. Page 1 provides exam metadata, instructions, and general conduct rules for a 120-item MCQ-based paper worth 300 marks with equal marks per item. Page 2 contains corrected objective questions including a nebular-hypothesis MCQ about the origin of the solar system, a not-a-subdivision-of-geophysics MCQ, and a List-I/List-II matching question (Uranus, Pluto, Mercury, Moon matched to dwarf planet, natural satellite, Jovian planet, terrestrial planet), with the code A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2.
Major Topics Covered
- nebular hypothesis
- solar system origin
- ground-penetrating radar
- electrical resistivity method
- electromagnetic method
- divisions of geophysics
- seismology
- meteorology
- terrestrial magnetism
- petrology
- natural satellite
- dwarf planet
- Jovian planet
- terrestrial planet
- Moon
- Mercury
- Uranus
- Pluto
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Geophysics Paper-II (Combined Geo-Scient 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
- IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT 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 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).
- You 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. See directions in the Answer Sheet.
- 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.
- Penalty for wrong answers : THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE.
Questions (page 2)
Q2.
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(a)
Electrical resistivity method Electromagnetic method
3. (b) a white dwarf star
4. Gravity method a rotating cloud of hot, primordial
(c) gas and dust Select the correct answer using the code given below. (d) a red giant star
4. Match List-I with List-II and select the 1 and 2 only correct answer using the code given below the Lists: - (b) 2 and 3 only List-I List-H (Category) (Solar system body) A. Uranus 1. Dwarf planet |c| 4 B. Pluto 2. Natural satellite C. Mercury 3. Jovian planet (d) 1, 2 and 3 D. Moon 4. Terrestrial planet Code: 2. Which one of the following is not a principal subdivision of geophysics? C D (a) A B \overline2 \mathbf1 3 4 (a) Seismology \mathbfA \mathbf B C D (b) 3 \overline4 \overlinea 1 Meteorology (b)
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(c)
A B C D 3 \mathbf1 4 \overline2 Terrestrial magnetism
(c) C D - (d) A B (d) Petrology \overline2 \overline4 \mathbf1 3 FTRE-T-GPH/42A
Q3. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the exam?
120 items.
What is the maximum marks?
300 marks.
How many options does each question have?
Four options.
What is the time duration?
Two hours.
What is the marking scheme for wrong answers?
One-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
What happens if more than one answer is marked?
It will be treated as a wrong answer.