Geology IAS Paper 1 UPSC 2014 with Solutions
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Geology Optional Paper 1 UPSC 2014 - Question Paper with Solutions
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SECTION-A
1. Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
Geology 1a What are the causes of earthquakes? Why the seismic belts are confined to the plate boundaries? UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
Geology 1b Sea-floor spreading and associated volcanism giving suitable examples. UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
Geology 1c Radiometric and temporal resolution of sensor in a satellite. UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
Geology 1d Plotting of strain ellipsoids on a two-dimensional diagram. UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
Geology 1e Fold classification based on orientation of axial plane and hinge line. UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
Geology 2a Describe the erosional and depositional landforms produced by wind. Give Indian examples. UPSC 2014, 20 Marks
Geology 2b Why radiometric methods are preferred for age determination of rocks? UPSC 2014, 20 Marks
Geology 2c What are major differences between transform and transcurrent faults? UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
Geology 3a What is the significance of geomorphological studies in major civil engineering projects? UPSC 2014, 20 Marks
Geology 3b What are the main features that led to the formulation of the continental drift theory ? UPSC 2014, 20 Marks
Geology 3c Why equal area stereographic projection is preferred for plotting and analyzing structural data ? UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
Geology 4a Describe the variation of slope along the longitudinal river profile with a brief note on major landforms produced along the length of a river. UPSC 2014, 20 Marks
Geology 4b Describe photo-characteristics of, (i) aeolian landforms (ii) folded sedimentary rocks and (iii) forest cover. UPSC 2014, 20 Marks
Geology 4c What is the significance of strain markers in quantification of deformation? UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
SECTION-B
5. Write notes on the following in about 150 words each :
Geology 5a Differentiate between 'body', 'trace', 'index', 'in situ' and 'derived' fossils. UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
Geology 5b Importance of structural studies in location of an oil field. UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
Geology 5c Engineering properties of granite, sandstone, and deccan trap basalt. UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
Geology 5d Water bearing characteristics of sedimentary and igneous rocks. UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
Geology 5e Application of fossils in palaeoclimatic reconstruction of an area. UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
Geology 6a Describe the significance of microfossils in petroleum exploration. UPSC 2014, 20 Marks
Geology 6b "Development of landforms is mainly governed by either tectonics or climate." Justify the statement giving suitable examples. UPSC 2014, 20 Marks
Geology 6c What is salt water intrusion ? How can it be prevented? UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
Geology 7a Describe the significance of intratrappean and intertrappean beds of India. UPSC 2014, 20 Marks
Geology 7b Differentiate between the tectonic frameworks of Peninsular and extra-Peninsular India. UPSC 2014, 20 Marks
Geology 7c What are the geological investigations required for construction of a gravity dam? UPSC 2014, 10 Marks
Geology 8a What are the important features of stratigraphic correlation? UPSC 2014, 20 Marks
Geology 8b Describe various methods of ground water recharge. UPSC 2014, 20 Marks
Geology 8c What is understood by species concept in palaeontology? UPSC 2014, 10 Marks