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Name of Conducting Body: Union Public
Service Commission
Name of Exam: Upsc geologist exam
Exam date: May 2016
UPSC
Geologist Exam Syllabus 2016 – 2017
Geology
- Paper I
Section
A: Geomorphology and Remote Sensing
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Basic principles
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Weathering and soil, Mass wasting
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Influence of climate on processes
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Concept of erosion cycles
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Geomorphology of fluvial tracts, arid
zones, coastal regions, 'Karst' landscapes and glaciated ranges
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Geomorphic mapping, slope analysis and
drainage basin analysis
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Applications of geomorphology in mineral
prospecting, civil engineering, hydrology and environmental studies
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Topographical maps
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Geomorphology of India
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Concepts and principles of aerial
photography and photogrammetry, satellite remote sensing - data products and
their interpretation
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Digital image processing
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Remote sensing in landform and land use
mapping, structural mapping, hydrogeological studies and mineral exploration
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Global and Indian Space Missions
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Geographic Information System (GIS) -
principles and applications.
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Section
B: Structural Geology
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Principles of geological mapping and map
reading, projection diagrams
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Stress-strain relationships of elastic,
plastic and viscous materials
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Measurement of strain in deformed rocks
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Behaviour of minerals and rocks under
deformation conditions
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Structural analysis of folds, cleavages,
lineations, joints and faults Superposed deformation
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Mechanism of folding and faulting
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Time-relationship between crystallization
and deformation
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Unconformities and basement-cover
relations
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Structural behaviour of igneous rocks,
diapirs and salt domes
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Introduction to petrofabrics
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Section C: Geotectonics
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Earth and the solar system, Meteorites
and other extra-terrestrial materials, Planetary evolution of the earth and
its internal structure
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Heterogeneity of the earth's crust
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Major tectonic features of the Oceanic
and Continental crust
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Continental drift - geological and
geophysical evidence, mechanics, objections, present status
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Gravity and magnetic anomalies at
Mid-ocean ridges, deep sea trenches, continental shield areas and mountain
chains
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Palaeomagnetism. Seafloor spreading and
Plate Tectonics. Island arcs, Oceanic islands and volcanic arcs
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Isostasy, orogeny and epeirogeny. Seismic
belts of the earth
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Seismicity and plate movements
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Geodynamics of the Indian plate
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Section
D: Stratigraphy
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Nomenclature and the modern stratigraphic
code
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Radioisotopes and measuring geological
time
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Geological time-scale
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Stratigraphic procedures of correlation
of unfossiliferous rocks
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Precambrian stratigraphy of India
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Stratigraphy of the Palaeozoic, Mesozoic
and Cenozoic formations of India
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Gondwana system and Gondwanaland
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Rise of the Himalaya and evolution of
Siwalik basin
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Deccan Volcanics
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Quaternary Stratigraphy
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Rock record, palaeoclimates and
palaeogeography
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Section
E: Palaeontology
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Fossil record and geological time-scale
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Morphology and time-ranges of fossil
groups
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Evolutionary changes in molluscs and
mammals in geological time
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Principles of evolution
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Use of species and genera of foraminifera
and echinodermata in biostratigraphic correlation
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Siwalik vertebrate fauna and Gondwana
flora, evidence of life in Precambrian times, different microfossil groups
and their distribution in India.
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Geology
- Paper II
Section
A: Mineralogy
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Physical, chemical and crystallographic
characteristics of common rock forming silicate mineral groups
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Structural classification of silicates
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Common minerals of igneous and metamorphic
rocks
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Minerals of the carbonate, phosphate,
sulphide and halide groups
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Optical properties of common rock forming
silicate minerals, uniaxial and biaxial minerals
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Extinction angles, pleochroism,
birefringenece of minerals and their relation with mineral composition
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Twinned crystals. Dispersion
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The U-stage
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Section
B: Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
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Forms, textures and structures of igneous
rocks
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Silicate melt equilibria, binary and
pernery phase diagrams
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Petrology and geotectonic evolution of
granites, basalts, andesites and alkaline rocks
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Petrology of gabbros, kimberlites,
anorthosites and carbonatites
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Origin of primary basic magmas
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Textures and structures of metamorphic
rocks
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Regional and contact metamorphism of
pelitic and impure calcareous rocks
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Mineral assemblages and P/T conditions
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Experimental and thermodynamic appraisal
of metamorphic reactions
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Characteristics of different grades and
facies of metamorphism
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Metasomatism and granitization,
migmatites
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Plate tectonics and metamorphic zones
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Paired metamorphic belts
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Section
C: Sedimentology
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Provenance and diagenesis of sediments
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Sedimentary textures
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Framework matrix and cement of
terrigenous sediments
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Definition, measurement and
interpretation of grain size
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Elements of hydraulics
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Primary structures, palaeocurrent
analysis
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Biogenic and chemical sedimentary
structures
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Sedimentary environment and facies.
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Facies modelling for marine, non-marine
and mixed sediments
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Tectonics and sedimentation
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Classification and definition of
sedimentary basins, Sedimentary basins of India
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Cyclic sediments
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Seismic and sequence stratigraphy
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Purpose and scope of basin analysis
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Structure contours and isopach maps
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Section
D: Geochemistry
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Earth in relation to the solar system and
universe, cosmic abundance of elements
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Composition of the planets and meteorites
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Structure and composition of earth and
distribution of elements
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Trace elements
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Elementary crystal chemistry and
thermodynamics
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Introduction to isotope geochemistry
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Geochemistry of hydrosphere, biosphere
and atmosphere
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Geochemical cycle and principles of
geochemical prospecting.
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Section
E: Environmental Geology
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Concepts and principles
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Natural hazards -
preventive/precautionary measures - floods, landslides, earthquakes, river
and coastal erosion.
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Impact assessment of anthropogenic
activities such as urbanization, open cast mining and quarrying, river-valley
projects, disposal of industrial and radio-active waste, excess withdrawal of
ground water, use of fertilizers, dumping of ores, mine waste and fly-ash
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Organic and inorganic contamination of
ground water and their remedial measures
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Soil degradation and remedial measures.
Environment protection - legislative measures in India
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Geology
- Paper III
Section
A: Indian mineral deposits and mineral economics
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Occurrence and distribution in India of
metalliferous deposits - base metals, iron, manganese, aluminium, chromium,
nickel, gold, silver, molybdenum
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Indian deposits of non-metals - mica,
asbestos, barytes, gypsum, graphite, apatite and beryl
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Gemstones, refractory minerals, abrasives
and minerals used in glass, fertilizer, paint, ceramic and cement industries
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Building stones. Phosphorite deposits
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Placer deposits, rare earth minerals.
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Strategic, critical and essential
minerals
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India's status in mineral production
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Changing patterns of mineral consumption
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National Mineral Policy
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Mineral Concession Rules
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Marine mineral resources and Law of Sea
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Section
B: Ore genesis
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Ore deposits and ore minerals
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Magmatic processes of mineralization
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Porphyry, skarn and hydrothermal
mineralization
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Fluid inclusion studies
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Mineralisation associated with - (i)
ultramafic, mafic and acidic rocks, (ii) greenstone belts, (iii) komatiites,
anorthosites and kimberlites and (iv) submarine volcanism
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Magma-related mineralization through
geological time
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Stratiform and stratabound ores
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Ores and metamorphism - cause and effect
relations.
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Section
C: Mineral exploration
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Methods of surface and subsurface exploration,
prospecting for economic minerals - drilling, sampling and assaying
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Geophysical techniques - gravity,
electrical, magnetic, airborne and seismic
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Geomorphological and remote sensing
techniques
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Geobotanical and geochemical methods
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Borehole logging and surveys for
deviation
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Section
D: Geology of fuels
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Definition, origin of coal
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Stratigraphy of coal measures
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Fundamentals of coal petrology, peat,
lignite, bituminous and anthracite coal
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Microscopic constituents of coal
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Industrial application of coal petrology
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Indian coal deposits
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Diagenesis of organic materials
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Origin, migration and entrapment of
natural hydrocarbons
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Characters of source and reservoir rocks
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Structural, stratigraphic and mixed traps
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Techniques of exploration
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Geographical and geological distributions
of onshore and offshore petroliferous basins of India
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Mineralogy and geochemistry of
radioactive minerals
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Instrumental techniques of detection and
measurement of radioactivity
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Radioactive methods for prospecting and
assaying of mineral deposits
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Distribution of radioactive minerals in
India
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Radioactive methods in petroleum
exploration - well logging techniques
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Nuclear waste disposal - geological
constraints.
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Section
E: Engineering geology:
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Mechanical properties of rocks and soils
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Geological investigations for river
valley projects - Dams and reservoirs; tunnels - types, methods and problems
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Bridges - types and foundation problems
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Shoreline engineering
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Landslides - classification, causes,
prevention and rehabilitation
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Concrete aggregates - sources,
alkali-aggregate reaction
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Aseismic designing - seismicity in India
and earthquake-resistant structures
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Problems of groundwater in engineering
projects
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Geotechnical case studies of major
projects in India
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Hydrogeology:
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Section A: Origin, occurrence and
distribution of water
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Section B : Well hydraulies and well
design
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Section C : Groundwater chemistry
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Section D : Groundwater exploration
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Section E: Groundwater problems and
management.
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Exam
Pattern:
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Sl. No.
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Subjects
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Total Marks
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1
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General English
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100
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2
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Geology Paper I
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200
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3
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Geology Paper II
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200
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4
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Geology Paper III
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200
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5
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Hydrogeology
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200
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Total Marks
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900
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