UPSC Mains GEOLOGY-PAPER-I 2016

28 Questions • 405 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Describe the significance of unconformities in establishing stratigraphic record.
GeologyEarth Science
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the utility of establishing seismic zones.
GeologyDisaster Management
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the nature and effects of seismic waves.
GeologyPhysics
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Describe the importance of cleavage in geological studies.
GeologyMineralogy
5
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Write briefly on Global Positioning System (GPS).
GeologyTechnology
6
15 Marksmedium
Explain the concept of Davis on geomorphic cycles.
GeomorphologyGeography
7
15 Marksmedium
Describe the genetic classification of faults, aided with neat sketches.
GeologyStructural Geology
8
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the classification and global distribution of volcanoes and describe various volcanic products.
GeologyVolcanology
9
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the applications of remote sensing in Geology.
GeologyRemote Sensing
10
20 Marksmedium
What are valley glaciers ? Describe the major landforms produced due to glacial erosion.
GeomorphologyGlaciology
11
15 Marksmedium
Describe strain markers and their significance.
GeologyStructural Geology
12
20 Marksmedium
Enumerate the tools and equipments required to undertake geological mapping. Explain the importance of geological mapping.
GeologyField Geology
13
20 Marksmedium
Give an account of the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
GeologyTechnology
14
10 Marksmedium
Explain the major discontinuities within the Earth's interior.
GeologyGeophysics
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Bagh beds
GeologyIndian Geology
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Importance of index fossils in establishing correlation
GeologyPaleontology
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Significance of biostratigraphy and its utility
GeologyPaleontology
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Types of forces acting on a dam
Engineering GeologyCivil Engineering
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Subsurface distribution of water
HydrogeologyGeology
20
20 Marksmedium
Give an account of seismic refraction method in the exploration for groundwater.
HydrogeologyGeophysics
21
20 Marksmedium
Explain the evolutionary trends of Hominidae.
PaleontologyAnthropology
22
10 Marksmedium
Describe the significance of trace fossils.
PaleontologyGeology
23
20 Marksmedium
What are landslides ? Explain the causes of landslides and the measures that can be taken to overcome this phenomenon.
GeomorphologyDisaster Management
24
20 Markshard
Give an account of the stratigraphy, lithology and environment of deposition of the Jurassic rocks of Kutch.
GeologyIndian Geology
25
10 Marksmedium
Explain the process of separation of micro-fossils from the matrix.
PaleontologyGeology
26
15 Marksmedium
What are springs? Give an account of various types of springs.
HydrogeologyGeology
27
20 Markshard
Describe the evolution of the Himalayas.
GeologyIndian Geology
28
15 Markshard
Give an account of the evolutionary changes noticed in the glabella of trilobites.
PaleontologyGeology