How many sections are there in the paper?

The paper is divided into six sections.

How many questions must a candidate attempt?

A candidate has to attempt six questions in all.

What is the language of the answers?

Answers must be written in English only.

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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Main 2024 Geology Paper III PDF

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Year 2024
Conducted By UPSC
Questions 11
Maximum Marks 200
Duration Three Hours
Languages English

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination
Year	2024
Conducting Body	UPSC
Paper	Geology Paper - III
Subject	Geology
Duration	Three Hours
Maximum Marks	200
Number of Questions	11
Question Type	Descriptive / Subjective

This document contains the question paper for the Geology Paper - III of the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2024. The paper consists of 11 questions divided into six sections, with Section A being compulsory. Candidates must attempt a total of six questions, including the compulsory one and one from each of the remaining five sections. The paper is designed to assess a candidate's in-depth knowledge of Geology. This question paper is a valuable resource for aspirants preparing for the Combined Geo-Scientist examination, providing insights into the exam's structure, question types, and marking scheme. This previous year Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination question paper (2024) is useful for Other Jobs aspirants preparing for Central government recruitment. The paper was conducted by UPSC and reflects the official exam pattern, marking scheme and difficulty level seen in recent cycles. Use it for timed practice, topic-wise revision and understanding how questions are framed in the real examination. Download the free PDF on QuizCurrent to read instructions, attempt MCQs and compare your answers with the study notes provided on this page. Key syllabus areas include Geology, Iron Formations, Supergene Ores, Geophysical Methods, Sulphide Deposits, Building Stones, Mineral Commodities, Cement Industry. Useful for Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examinatio preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.

Major Topics Covered

Geology
Iron Formations
Supergene Ores
Geophysical Methods
Sulphide Deposits
Building Stones
Mineral Commodities
Cement Industry
Pathfinder Elements
Magmatic Deposits
Chromite
Cu-Ni Sulphides
Hydrocarbon Exploration
Kerogen Shale
Trap Rock
Young's Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Beach Budget
Urban Floods

Why This Paper is Important

Useful for Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examinatio 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

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Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2024 Geology Paper I
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2024 Geology Paper II
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2024 Geology Paper III Answer Key
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination Syllabus
UPSC Geology Syllabus
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination Pattern
UPSC Exam Pattern

Instructions

There are ELEVEN questions divided in SIX sections.
Candidate has to attempt SIX questions in all.
The ONLY question in Section A is compulsory.
Out of the remaining TEN questions, the candidate has to attempt FIVE, choosing ONE from each of the other Sections B, C, D, E and F.
The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols, abbreviations and notations have their usual standard meanings.
Neat sketches are to be drawn to illustrate answers, wherever required.
They shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself.
Wherever required, graphs/tables are to be drawn on the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet itself.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.
Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. necessary: Cherty iron formations (a) 5 Supergene Ores (b) $\overline{5}$ Suitable geophysical methods for disseminated sulphide deposits (c) 5 Building stones associated with Peninsular India (e) Two major mineral commodities related to the cement industry and their distribution in India 5 Pathfinder elements associated with magmatic deposits of chromite and (f) Cu-Ni sulphides formed through immiscible magmatic processes. 5 What is a trap rock in hydrocarbon exploration ? Briefly describe the (g) Kerogen shale as a trap rock. $\overline{5}$ Young's Modulus and Poisson's Ratio (h) 5 Beach budget (i) $\overline{5}$ (i) Urban floods $\overline{5}$ SGSE-B-GLG $\mathbf{2}$

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination.

Which year is this question paper for?

This question paper is for the 2024 examination.

Who conducts the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is Geology Paper - III.

What is the stage of the examination for this paper?

This is for the Main examination stage.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eleven questions in total.

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