Combined Geo-Scientist 2026 Geology/Hydrogeology Paper II Question Paper PDF
- Year 2026
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 120
- Maximum Marks 300
- Duration Two Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination |
| Year | 2026 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Paper II Geology/Hydrogeology |
| Subject | Geology/Hydrogeology |
| Duration | Two Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This document contains the question paper for the Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2026, Paper II, focusing on Geology and Hydrogeology. Conducted by UPSC, this exam aims to recruit candidates for Geo-Scientist positions. The paper consists of objective-type questions, with a total of 120 items carrying a maximum of 300 marks, to be completed within a duration of two hours. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics covered in Geology and Hydrogeology for their preparation.
Major Topics Covered
- Geology
- Hydrogeology
- Uniformitarianism
- Cycle of Erosion
- Gradualism
- Catastrophism
- Steady-statism
- Earth's Structure
- Earth's Crust
- Mantle
- Core
- Hadley Cells
- Atmospheric Circulation
- Earthquakes
- Seismic Waves
- Richter Magnitude Scale
- Isostasy
- Mohorovičić Discontinuity
- Mountain Building
- Andean-type Orogeny
- Batholiths
- Accretionary Wedge
- Volcanic Arcs
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 2025 Paper II
- Combined Geo-Scientist 2026 Paper I
- UPSC Geology Previous Year Papers
- Combined Geo-Scientist 2026 Paper II Answer Key
- Combined Geo-Scientist Syllabus
- Geology Syllabus
- Hydrogeology Syllabus
- Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Pattern
Instructions
- 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 Code 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
- 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 your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.
- 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. Which one of the following statements related to Earth is NOT correct ?
Q3. The sinking flow of the top limb of the Hadley cells promotes
Q4. The basis of calculation of Richter magnitude in earthquake is
Q5. Consider there is no erosion, how much percentage of crust would be used to lower the Moho boundary because of isostasy, if the crust thickness is doubled ?
Q6. Which one of the following is NOT related to Andean-type mountain building ?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the examination?
The examination is the Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination.
What is the year of this question paper?
The year of this question paper is 2026.
Which conducting body releases this paper?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts this examination.
What is the subject of Paper II?
Paper II covers Geology/Hydrogeology.
What is the total duration for the exam?
The time allowed for the examination is Two Hours.
What is the maximum marks for Paper II?
The maximum marks for Paper II are 300.