UPSC Geology 2024

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Discuss two widely accepted theories of origin of the earth. Elucidate the position of all planets within the solar sys…

(a) Discuss the intensity and magnitude scale commonly used to assess seismic damage. Write a note on the global distribution pattern of earthquake. Mark the different seismic zon…

(a) Discuss in detail, with diagrams, the landforms and features resulting from deposition by rivers. (20 marks) (b) Describe the characteristics of Indian remote sensing satellit…

(a) Describe fold geometry. Illustrate various types of folds on the basis of their symmetry, orientation of axial plane and the trend of the fold axis. (20 marks) (b) Describe an…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Define species and explain how paleontological species are different from biological species. (10 marks) (b) Discuss th…

(a) Elucidate the evolutionary trend of Proboscidea with examples. (20 marks) (b) Describe lithostratigraphic classification and shift of depositional environments during depositi…

(a) Discuss the merits and limitations of different methods of stratigraphic analysis in brief. Comment on the most suitable method of stratigraphic analysis with justification. (…

(a) Explain the concept of drainage basin morphometry. How do morphometric parameters influence the groundwater conditions of an area? (20 marks) (b) Discuss various modes of pres…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each. (a) What are the different types of rotational axes of symmetry present in a crystal ? What are the different types of twin…

(a) What are the symmetry elements present in the normal class of an isometric system ? Write the Hermann-Mauguin notation of the normal class of isometric system. Plot the face (…

(a) Describe the mineral reactions in prograde metamorphism of argillaceous sedimentary rocks with appropriate diagrams. (15 marks) (b) Write the mineralogy and texture of basalt.…

(a) Discuss the various factors that control the composition of sandstone. (15 marks) (b) What do you understand by facies model ? Describe the facies and facies association produ…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each. (a) Give an account of the geology and the process of formation of aluminium mineral deposits of India. (10 marks) (b) What…

(a) Explain the various peculiarities inherent in the mineral industry. (15 marks) (b) What is mineral conservation ? Explain how it can be achieved. (15 marks) (c) Describe the c…

(a) (i) What is the difference between a sample and a specimen ? (5 marks) (ii) Describe the classification of mineral reserves. (5 marks) (iii) What are the different marine mine…

(a) What are the different layers in the Earth's interior ? How is the layered structure of the Earth determined ? Name two most abundant elements of each layer of the Earth. (15…