Geology IFS Paper 1 UPSC 2013 with Solutions

Geology Optional Paper 1 UPSC 2013 - Question Paper with Solutions 

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SECTION A

1. Write critical notes on each of the following:

Geology 1a Significance of half-life in radioactive elements. (IFS 2013/8 Marks)

Geology 1b Isostatic compensation. (IFS 2013/8 Marks)

Geology 1c Visible radiation of electromagnetic spectrum. (IFS 2013/8 Marks)

Geology 1d Convergent plate boundaries. (IFS 2013/8 Marks)

Geology 1e Progressive deformation. (IFS 2013/8 Marks)

Geology 2a Describe different types of seismic waves and their significance. (IFS 2013/15 Marks)

Geology 2b Draw a section of the interior of the Earth and show different layers with their physical properties. (IFS 2013/15 Marks)

Geology 2c Describe in brief the causes of tsunami. (IFS 2013/10 Marks)

Geology 3a Discuss the significance of stream order and mean bifurcation ratio in the morphometric analysis of a drainage basin. (IFS 2013/15 Marks)

Geology 3b Give the progressive developments in the Indian Remote Sensing Satellites, from the geological point of view. (IFS 2013/15 Marks)

Geology 3c Explain the importance of GPS in geological mapping. (IFS 2013/10 Marks)

Geology 4a Describe in brief the -S diagram and its use in the structural analysis. (IFS 2013/20 Marks)

Geology 4b Define strain ellipsoid and describe different types of strain ellipsoids in deformed rocks. (IFS 2013/10 Marks)

Geology 4c Describe in brief the types of planar fabrics in the deformed rocks. (IFS 2013/10 Marks)

SECTION B

5. Write critical notes on each of the following:

Geology 5a Brief morphology of Terebratula shell. (IFS 2013/8 Marks)

Geology 5b Separation of microfossils from the rock. (IFS 2013/8 Marks)

Geology 5c Cyclothem in Barakar Formation. (IFS 2013/8 Marks)

Geology 5d Yield capacity of a well. (IFS 2013/8 Marks)

Geology 5e Hydrologic cycle. (IFS 2013/8 Marks)

Geology 6a Describe with neat sketch the morphological features of Trilobites. (IFS 2013/20 Marks)

Geology 6b Give in brief the distribution of Ammonoidea through the geological ages. (IFS 2013/10 Marks)

Geology 6c Explain the significance of Graptolites. (IFS 2013/10 Marks)

Geology 7a Discuss the stratigraphic classification of Vindhyan rocks. (IFS 2013/20 Marks)

Geology 7b Write notes on Zewan Series. (IFS 2013/10 Marks)

Geology 7c Describe in brief Subathu Series. (IFS 2013/10 Marks)

Geology 8a Discuss the geological factors that are important for the construction of the tunnels. (IFS 2013/20 Marks)

Geology 8b Discuss the role of groundwater in landslides. (IFS 2013/10 Marks)

Geology 8c Give the importance of rain water harvesting. (IFS 2013/10 Marks)