Geology IFS Paper 1 UPSC 2015 with Solutions

Geology Optional Paper 1 UPSC 2015 - Question Paper with Solutions 

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SECTION 'A'

1. Write critical notes on the following:

Geology 1a Causes of earthquakes and Global seismic belts. (IFS 2015/8 Marks)

Geology 1b Global positioning system (GPS). (IFS 2015/8 Marks)

Geology 1c Types of Aerial photographs. (IFS 2015/8 Marks)

Geology 1d Classification of Folds with respect to axial plane orientation. (IFS 2015/8 Marks)

Geology 1e Mid Oceanic Ridges. (IFS 2015/8 Marks)

Geology 2a Describe transform and transcurrent faults, and their differences with diagram. (IFS 2015/15 Marks)

Geology 2b Discuss various types of drainage patterns, illustrate your answer with suitable sketches. (IFS 2015/15 Marks)

Geology 2c Discuss critically on stress and strain relationships in plastic and elastic rock materials. (IFS 2015/10 Marks)

Geology 3a Give an account on classification of faults and critically comment on the mechanism of faulting. (IFS 2015/15 Marks)

Geology 3b Describe the different types of key-elements for interpretation of satellite images. (IFS 2015/15 Marks)

Geology 3c What are volcanoes? Discuss critically causes and products of volcanoes. (IFS 2015/10 Marks)

Geology 4a Draw the labelled diagrams to explain the mechanism of different plate boundaries. (IFS 2015/15 Marks)

Geology 4b What is mass wasting? Describe the different types of mass wasting. (IFS 2015/15 Marks)

Geology 4c Discuss the importance of Stereographic Projections in structural analysis. (IFS 2015/10 Marks)

SECTION 'B'

5. Write critical notes:

Geology 5a Morphology of Trilobites. (IFS 2015/8 Marks)

Geology 5b Lithostratigraphy. (IFS 2015/8 Marks)

Geology 5c Permo-Triassic Event. (IFS 2015/8 Marks)

Geology 5d Hydraulic Conductivity. (IFS 2015/8 Marks)

Geology 5e Prevention of Landslides. (IFS 2015/8 Marks)

Geology 6a Discuss the evolutionary trends in Proboscidea, answer with suitable sketches. (IFS 2015/15 Marks)

Geology 6b Describe the stratigraphic succession of the rocks of the Siwalik Group. (IFS 2015/15 Marks)

Geology 6c Discuss the problems on seawater intrusion as coastal aquifers. (IFS 2015/10 Marks)

Geology 7a Describe the challenges and management strategies for effective use of groundwater. (IFS 2015/15 Marks)

Geology 7b Discuss the evolutionary trends in Hominoidea. (IFS 2015/15 Marks)

Geology 7c Discuss briefly stratigraphy of Dharwar Super Group of rocks. (IFS 2015/10 Marks)

Geology 8a Describe the different types of Landslides and the possible rehabilitation measures. (IFS 2015/15 Marks)

Geology 8b Discuss the importance of Gondwana flora in palaeoclimatic interpretation. (IFS 2015/15 Marks)

Geology 8c Describe the stratigraphic succession of Palaeogene rocks of North Western Himalaya. (IFS 2015/10 Marks)