Geology IFS Paper 1 UPSC 2016 with Solutions

Geology Optional Paper 1 UPSC 2016 - Question Paper with Solutions 

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SECTION A

1. Write critical notes, within 150 words each, on the following:

Geology 1a Recent large magnitude earthquakes in India. (IFS 2016/8 Marks)

Geology 1b Relation between heat flow and topographic relief of the sea-floor. (IFS 2016/8 Marks)

Geology 1c Soil types and soil conservation in India. (IFS 2016/8 Marks)

Geology 1d Sun energy interaction with atmosphere. (IFS 2016/8 Marks)

Geology 1e "Mirror-image" type fold interference pattern. (IFS 2016/8 Marks)

Geology 2a Describe the morpho-structural and physical characters of continental rift system. (IFS 2016/15 Marks)

Geology 2b Explain the concept of "spectral reflectance" and add a note on the spectral reflectance pattern of vegetation and water bodies. (IFS 2016/15 Marks)

Geology 2c Discuss the strain significance of different tectonites. (IFS 2016/10 Marks)

Geology 3a Discuss the characteristic morpho-structural features and radioactive mineral characters of the sites of large meteorite impact. (IFS 2016/15 Marks)

Geology 3b Mention different drainage anomalies and comment on their significance. (IFS 2016/10 Marks)

Geology 3c Explain the mechanism and development of disharmonic folds. (IFS 2016/15 Marks)

Geology 4a Critically analyse the role of different forces associated with the lithospheric plates. (IFS 2016/10 Marks)

Geology 4b Critically analyse the patterns of deltas associated with major river systems in the east coast of India. (IFS 2016/15 Marks)

Geology 4c Discuss the criteria to determine the sense of shearing in ductile and brittle shear zones with neat sketches. (IFS 2016/15 Marks)

SECTION-B

Geology 5a Septa and Sutures in Cephalopods with neat sketches. (IFS 2016/8 Marks)

Geology 5b Musculatures among Brachiopods with neat sketches. (IFS 2016/8 Marks)

Geology 5c Precambrian-Cambrian boundary sections in India through Geological ages. (IFS 2016/8 Marks)

Geology 5d Phanerozoic volcanic activities in the Kashmir basin and their impact on palaeoclimate. (IFS 2016/8 Marks)

Geology 5e Salt water intrusion in coastal aquifers. (IFS 2016/8 Marks)

Geology 6a Discuss the method of separation of microfossils from shaly rocks. (IFS 2016/15 Marks)

Geology 6b Discuss the Precambrian rocks of Dharwar supergroup. (IFS 2016/15 Marks)

Geology 6c Describe the earthquake-resistant structures. (IFS 2016/10 Marks)

Geology 7a Write brief notes on the dental formula and molar dentition among Hominids with neat sketches. (IFS 2016/15 Marks)

Geology 7b Critically analyse the nomenclature in biostratigraphic classification. (IFS 2016/10 Marks)

Geology 7c Critically discuss the geological factors for selection of a dam site. (IFS 2016/15 Marks)

Geology 8a Give a critical comment on "dimorphism among foraminifers". (IFS 2016/10 Marks)

Geology 8b Describe the Proterozoic sedimentary basins of India and their economic significance. (IFS 2016/15 Marks)

Geology 8c Discuss the major fracture systems and different groundwater provinces of India. (IFS 2016/15 Marks)