UPSC Mains GEOLOGY-PAPER-I 2022

28 Questions • 400 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain 'convergent plate boundary' with suitable examples. Add a note about the characteristics of earthquakes at the convergent boundary.
GeographyGeology
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What is the difference between Raster and Vector data? Describe their characteristics as well as their advantages and disadvantages.
GeographyTechnology
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Illustrate and describe any five types of drainage pattern and give an account of the factors that influence drainage pattern development.
GeographyGeology
4
10 Marks150 Wordshard
Explain through neat sketches what drag folds are, and how they can be used to determine major fold structure.
Geology
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Describe the structures showing gap in stratigraphic sequence caused by erosion and non-depositions.
Geology
6
20 Marksmedium
Discuss in detail the notion of ‘continental drift' and the theories of plate tectonics as they relate to palaeogeography.
GeographyGeology
7
15 Marksmedium
Explain the principles of aerial photography and how it is classified.
GeographyTechnology
8
15 Marksmedium
Illustrate and describe the linear structures of deformed rocks.
Geology
9
20 Marksmedium
Describe the geomorphic landforms produced by structural, weathering, erosional and depositional processes. Give four examples of each process.
GeographyGeology
10
15 Marksmedium
Illustrate the discontinuities in the Earth's interior and discuss the mechanical and compositional layering of the Earth.
GeographyGeology
11
15 Markshard
Illustrate the principles of stereographic projection. How are the 'pi' and 'beta' diagrams useful to analyze fold structure?
Geology
12
20 Markshard
Illustrate the common brittle-ductile shear zone structures. Using the stress ellipsoid, deduce the mechanism of faults.
Geology
13
15 Marksmedium
Describe the various platforms and sensors used in Remote Sensing.
GeographyTechnology
14
15 Marksmedium
What are the weathering stages of soil formation? Discuss the active and passive factors of soil formation.
GeographyGeology
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Diagrammatically explain the types of biozonation.
Geology
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Define index fossil and discuss its significance. Give the examples of index fossils of Palaeozoic Era.
Geology
17
10 Marks150 Wordshard
Describe the lithostratigraphy, palaeoenvironment and age of Blaini Formation.
Geology
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What are the different sources for saline water intrusion in aquifers? Describe Ghyben-Herzberg relation.
GeographyGeology
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What are the geological investigations required for civil engineering projects of dams, reservoirs and tunnels?
EngineeringGeology
20
20 Marksmedium
Elucidate the evolutionary trend of Hominidae with examples of Indian occurrence.
BiologyGeology
21
15 Markshard
Describe the Palaeozoic sequence of Kashmir Valley with fossils content.
Geology
22
15 Marksmedium
Describe the surface investigation methods of groundwater.
GeographyGeology
23
20 Markshard
Describe the stratigraphy of Singhbhum Craton and discuss its economic significance.
Geology
24
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the effects on dead organism after burial.
GeologyBiology
25
15 Marksmedium
Describe the types of landslide, and discuss its factors and mitigation measures.
GeographyGeology
26
20 Marksmedium
Give an account of interpretation of groundwater chemical quality through various graphic representation methods.
GeographyGeology
27
15 Markshard
Describe the Lower Gondwana flora of India and their significance.
GeologyBiology
28
15 Marksmedium
Describe the chronostratigraphic classification of geological time scale.
Geology