| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2021 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | GEOLOGY Paper - I |
| Subject | Geology |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the official question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2021, specifically for GEOLOGY Paper - I. Conducted by UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Geology. It consists of 8 questions, with candidates required to attempt 5, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper allows three hours for completion and carries a maximum of 200 marks. The questions are primarily descriptive and require detailed answers, with an emphasis on neat sketches where applicable. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in the Indian Forest Service, providing a clear understanding of the examination's scope and difficulty level.
(a) How would you distinguish between different types of meteorites based on composition, mineralogy and texture ? How do meteorite studies improve our understanding of the evolution of the Earth?
(b) Illustrate the genetic classification of joints with suitable sketches.
(c) How do earthquakes cause damage? How do we reduce the risk of damage by earthquakes?
(a) What do you understand by Mass Wasting? Describe different processes of mass wasting. What are the preventive measures to mitigate the risk of hazards due to mass wasting?
(b) Elucidate with example the principle of determination of absolute age of rocks.
(c) Distinguish between Strike-slip fault and Dip-slip fault. Illustrate with diagram the effect of erosion on rock blocks having apparent movement.
(a) Describe different types of planar structures in folded strata. How do you use cleavage to determine structures in three dimensions?
(b) What is Weathering? Describe different processes of weathering with suitable examples.
(c) What is a nappe? Describe the structure of window and klippe. How do they differ from outlier and inlier structures? Explain with suitable diagrams.
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This paper is from the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2021.
This question paper covers GEOLOGY Paper - I.
The Indian Forest Service Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.
The maximum marks for GEOLOGY Paper - I are 200.
Out of eight questions, five are to be attempted. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory.