Geology IAS Paper 1 UPSC 2013 with Solutions
In this article, all questions of Geology Optional Paper 1 are answered. Click on the question links to view the answers.
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Geology Optional Paper 1 UPSC 2013 - Question Paper with Solutions
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SECTION-A
1. Write brief notes on the following in about 150 words each:
Geology 1a Earth's interior as revealed from seismic waves. UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
Geology 1b Relationship between Volcanic and Earthquake belts. UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
Geology 1c Aeolian landforms. UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
Geology 1d Difference between brittle and ductile deformation. UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
Geology 1e Tonal variation in aerial photographs, and interpretation of lithology and structure. UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
Geology 2a Application of Radioactivity in determining age of rocks. UPSC 2013, 20 Marks
Geology 2b Oceanic - Oceanic plate convergence boundaries. UPSC 2013, 20 Marks
Geology 2c Geological application of Geographic Information System (GIS). UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
Geology 3a The classification and mechanics of faults. UPSC 2013, 20 Marks
Geology 3b Types of unconformities and their significance. UPSC 2013, 20 Marks
Geology 3c Mechanism of formation of island arcs with examples. UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
Geology 4a Types of weathering. UPSC 2013, 20 Marks
Geology 4b Isostasy. UPSC 2013, 20 Marks
Geology 4c Paleomagnetic Reversals. UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
SECTION-B
5. Write critical notes on the following in about 150 words each:
Geology 5a What are the prerequisites for a fossil to be useful in biostratigraphy? UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
Geology 5b How are stable isotope studies useful in paleoceanography? UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
Geology 5c How is Proterozoic subdivided? UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
Geology 5d What are the evidences of active tectonism in Himalaya? UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
Geology 5e How is quality of Aquifer related to porosity and permeability? UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
Geology 6a Geological investigations in construction of Hydro-Power projects in Himalaya. UPSC 2013, 20 Marks
Geology 6b Closing and opening of Cenozoic gateways and their implication on paleoclimate. UPSC 2013, 20 Marks
Geology 6c Pliocene - Pleistocene boundary. UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
Geology 7a Describe various methods for Ground water exploration. UPSC 2013, 20 Marks
Geology 7b Explain Hydrological cycle with neat diagram. UPSC 2013, 20 Marks
Geology 7c Discuss types of Lithostratigraphic units with Indian examples. UPSC 2013, 10 Marks
Geology 8a Discuss Indian Ophiolite suites and their significance. UPSC 2013, 20 Marks
Geology 8b Discuss the Paleogeography of India during transition from Paleogene to Neogene. UPSC 2013, 20 Marks
Geology 8c Discuss the Permian - Triassic boundary. UPSC 2013, 10 Marks