Geology Paper-I (State Services Main Examination) 2025
- Year 2025
- Conducted By Maharashtra Public Service Commission
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Geology Paper-I |
| Year | 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission |
| Paper | Geology - Paper I |
| Subject | Geology |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
This entry consolidates OCR-repaired content for Geology Paper-I (State Services Main Examination 2025) including page 1 exam metadata, instructions, and a repaired Page 2 Section A with subparts (a)-(e) for Q1, and subparts (a)-(c) for Q2–Q4. It also outlines SEO components: titles, meta descriptions, FAQs, topics, keywords, breadcrumbs, and image SEO. The repaired questions reflect a 5-subpart Q1 (geomorphology, remote sensing, unconformities, seismic waves, plate boundaries), followed by Q2–Q4 subparts related to solar system, lithology, GIS applications, engineering rock strength, mid-ocean ridges, trenches, isostasy, meteorites, and interior Earth.
Major Topics Covered
- Geology
- Geomorphology
- Remote Sensing
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Geochemical model
- Isostasy
- Meteorites
- Igneous rocks
- Mid-oceanic ridges
- Plate tectonics
- Geological structures
- Lithology
- Aerial photography
- Seismic waves
- Seismic zones
- Geological applications
- Earth interior
- Earth system
- Planetary science
- Earth history
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Geology Paper-I 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
- इाग्र लेवा ( फ्रुय्य) चरीझा - २६२५ - घरीक्षा "रिमोक्ष ०२ प्रे, २६२६ 2025 O22 BOOKLET NO. 148117 Geology Paper-I Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 250 Medium : English Type of Paper: Conventional/Descriptive
- There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
- Question No. 1 and 5 are compulsory.
- Out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section. \bm{\divideontimes}\mathbf{SE} З.
- The number of marks carried by a question/sub-question is indicated against it.
- 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.
- 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.
- Keep in mind the word limit indicated in the question if any.
- 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.
Questions (page 2)
Q2. Q1. (a) 10 Fundamental principles of Geomorphology.
Q3. Q1. (b) [text missing]
Q4.
Q1.
(c) 10 Various types of unconformities.
Q5. Q1. (d) Seismic waves and seismic zones in India.
Q6. Q1. (e) What features are noticed at plate boundaries and discuss briefly on tectonics ? 20
Q7. Q2. (a) 15 Discuss nature and origin of solar system.
Q8. Q2. (b) Write briefly on the role of lithology and geological structures in geomorphic landscape. Discuss the scope and limitations of aerial photography.
Q9.
Q2.
(c) 15 Discuss landscape. (text incomplete in OCR)
Q10. Q3. (a) 15 Briefly enumerate the applications of GIS in various fields.
Q11. Q3. (b) What are different strength parameters evaluated for rocks in engineering construction?
Q12.
Q3.
(c) 15 What are the salient igneous rocks associated with mid oceanic ridges and trenches?
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Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the exam name and year?
A: Geology Paper-I, State Services Main Examination, 2025 (Maharashtra).
Q: Which body conducts the exam?
A: Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC).
Q: What is the duration and maximum marks?
A: 3 hours; maximum marks 250.
Q: What language is used?
A: Medium: English.
Q: How many questions are in Section A based on Page 2 OCR repair?
A: Section A comprises Q1 with subparts (a)-(e) and Q2–Q4 with subparts, totaling multiple items sampled from the repaired OCR (15 items across Q1–Q4 as shown).
Q: Are Hindi instructions retained in the paper?
A: Hindi instructions on the paper stay in Devanagari; FAQ answers for SEO can be in English.