Maharashtra Forest Services Geology 2026 Question Paper
- Year 2026
- Conducted By Maharashtra Government
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Maharashtra Forest Services Main Examination |
| Year | 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Government |
| Paper | Geology |
| Subject | Geology |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
Page 1 provides the Forest Services Geology exam header for Maharashtra, 2026, with 3-hour duration, 200 marks, and English medium. Page 2 contains Section A descriptive questions (Q1–Q4 with multi-part prompts) asking for weathering processes, faults, rock properties, crystallisation, metamorphic grades/zones, fossil preservation, Precambrian rocks, river landforms, folds, remote sensing, photo interpretation, igneous rock textures, metamorphism, dam-site investigations, Cephalopoda history, India's tectonic framework, and geomorphology. OCR repairs clarified sub-parts (a–g, a–c, etc.) and ensured line breaks for each item. The dataset is prepared for SEO with structured metadata, keywords, and image SEO data.
Major Topics Covered
- Weathering
- Physical weathering
- Chemical weathering
- Faults
- Primary faults
- Engineering properties of rocks
- Crystallisation
- Alb ite-Anorthite system
- Metamorphic grades
- Metamorphic zones
- Preservation of fossils
- Pre-Cambrian rocks India
- River landforms
- Folds
- Remote sensing
- Photo interpretation
- Igneous rocks textures
- Metamorphism
- Dam-site investigations
- Geomorphology
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Maharashtra Forest Services Main Examina preparation
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Instructions
- .अहाराण्ट्र वन लेवा मुख्य परीसा 2015रि.०४ मे, 2016 2025 R24 BOOKLET NO. 110683 Forest Services Geology Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 200 Medium : English Type of Paper: Conventional/Descriptive
- There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections, out of which FIVE are to be ı. attempted. ⋇
- Question No. 1 and 5 are compulsory.
- Out of the remaining questions, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
- The number of marks carried by a question/sub-question is indicated against it.
- Keep in mind the word limit indicated in the question if any.
- Wherever option has been given, only the required number of responses in the serial order attempted shall be assessed.
- Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
- Excess responses shall not be assessed and shall be ignored.
- Candidates are expected to answer all the sub-questions of a question together.
- If sub-question of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few page or after attempting another question) the later sub-question shall be overlooked.
- Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
- Unless otherwise mentioned, symbol and notation have their usual standard meanings. Assume suitable
- data, if necessary and indicate the same clearly.
- Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
- The medium of answer should be mentioned on the answer book as claimed in the application and
- printed on admission card.
- The answers written in medium other than the authorized medium will not be assessed and no marks will be assigned to them.
- Note – Candidates will be allowed to use Scientific (Non-programmable type) calculators.
Questions (page 2)
Q2. Q1. (b) Write an account on primary types of faults with neat diagrams. 8
Q3.
Q1.
(c) Give engineering properties of rocks. 8
Q4. Q1. (d) Describe the crystallisation process of albite-anorthite system. 8
Q5. Q1. (e) Explain the metamorphic grades and zones. 8
Q6. Q1. (f) Enumerate the modes of preservation of fossils. 8
Q7. Q1. (g) Give distribution of pre-cambrian rocks of India. 8
Q8. Q2. (a) Give detailed account of landforms developed by river. Draw neat labelled sketches. 15
Q9. Q2. (b) Give classification of folds. 15
Q10.
Q2.
(c) Define remote sensing. Describe different photo interpretation elements with suitable examples. 10
Q11. Q3. (a) Describe the textures and structures of igneous rocks with their petrographic significance. 15
Q12. Q3. (b) Write a detailed account on metamorphism of arenaceous, argillaceous and basic igneous rocks. 15
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Section A, and how many must be attempted?
Section A contains seven questions, and you may solve any five out of seven.
Which questions are compulsory?
Question 1 and Question 5 are compulsory.
From which section must at least one question be attempted?
At least one question must be attempted from each Section.
Are there sub-parts in the questions?
Yes, many questions have sub-parts labeled (a)–(g), (i), etc.
What is the maximum marks for the paper?
Maximum marks are 200.
What is the medium/language of the paper?
The medium is English.