UPSC Mains GEOLOGY-PAPER-I 2017

30 Questions • 430 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Seismic hazard zones of India
GeographyScience & TechnologyDisaster Management
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Origin of Karst topography
GeographyGeology
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Digital image processing
GeographyScience & TechnologyGeology
4
10 Marks150 Wordshard
Morphological classification of rock cleavage
GeologyStructural Geology
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Fault zone rocks
GeologyStructural Geology
6
20 Marksmedium
Discuss different types of plate boundaries and enumerate their characteristic features.
GeologyGeophysics
7
15 Marksmedium
Compare the geomorphological and geological features of peninsular and extra-peninsular regions of India.
GeographyGeologyIndian Geography
8
15 Markshard
What are joints ? Discuss the types of joints developed during folding.
GeologyStructural Geology
9
15 Marksmedium
What are river terraces ? Discuss their geological significance.
GeographyGeologyGeomorphology
10
20 Marksmedium
How would you differentiate between a fault and an unconformity in the field?
GeologyStructural GeologyField Geology
11
15 Marksmedium
Giving suitable examples discuss the strategies which may be adopted to control river water pollution.
EnvironmentGeographyEcology
12
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the recent advances and achievements of Indian Space Programme.
Science & TechnologyGeography
13
15 Markshard
Explain, how the geometry of minor folds are helpful in deciphering the geometry of regional folds in an area.
GeologyStructural Geology
14
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the advantages and limitations of remote sensing studies with respect to conventional geological field work.
GeographyGeologyScience & Technology
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the environment and modes of fossilization.
GeologyPaleontologyBiology
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the tectonic sub-divisions of Himalaya.
GeographyGeology
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Water bearing characteristics of rocks.
GeographyGeologyHydrology
18
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Concept of rainwater harvesting.
EnvironmentGeographyHydrology
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Lower Gondwana flora and its significance.
GeologyPaleontologyBiology
20
15 Marksmedium
How would you differentiate between 'in-situ' and 'derived fossils ?
GeologyPaleontology
21
15 Markshard
Geological considerations for construction of tunnels in deformed geological terrain.
EngineeringGeologyCivil Engineering
22
20 Marksmedium
Give a stratigraphic account of Vindhyan Supergroup. Comment upon the life during Vindhyan times.
GeologyPaleontologyIndian Geology
23
15 Marksmedium
Muth Quartzites
GeologyIndian Geology
24
15 Marksmedium
Lameta Formation
GeologyPaleontologyIndian Geology
25
15 Marksmedium
Tipam Formation
GeologyIndian Geology
26
15 Marksmedium
Describe the significance of microfossils in petroleum exploration.
GeologyPetroleum Engineering
27
20 Markshard
Discuss the geological considerations for selection of a dam site in Himalayan terrain.
EngineeringGeologyHydrology
28
15 Marksmedium
What do you understand by groundwater recharge ? Describe various methods used in this process.
GeographyHydrologyEnvironment
29
20 Marksmedium
Give an account of evolutionary trends in Equidae.
GeologyPaleontologyBiology
30
15 Marksmedium
Give a geological account of Deccan volcanic province.
GeologyVolcanologyIndian Geology