1. Geotectonics, Geomorphology and
Remote Sensing
Earth and the solar system, Planetary
evolution of the earth and its internal structure. Heterogeneity of the earth's
crust. Major tectonic features of the Oceanic and Continental crust. Continental
drift - geological and geophysical evidence, mechanics, objections, present
status. Gravity and magnetic anomalies at Mid-ocean ridges, deep sea trenches,
continental shield areas and mountain chains. Palaeomagnetism. Seafloor
spreading and Plate Tectonics. Island arcs, Oceanic islands and volcanic arcs.
Isostasy, orogeny and epeirogeny. Seismic belts of the earth. Seismicity and
plate movements. Geodynamics of the Indian plate.Weathering and soils, Mass
wasting, Influence of climate on processes, Concept of erosion cycles.
Geomorphology of fluvial tracts, arid zones, coastal regions, 'Karst'
landscapes and glaciated ranges. Drainage basin analysis. Applications of
geomorphology in mineral prospecting, civil engineering, hydrology, and
environmental studies. Topographical maps.Concepts and principles of aerial
photography and photogrammetry, satellite remote sensingdata products and their
interpretation. Digital image processing. Remote sensing in landform and land
use mapping, structural mapping, hydrogeological studies and mineral
exploration. Global and Indian Space Missions. Geographic Information System
(GIS) - principles and applications.
2. Structural Geology , Stratigraphy
and Paleontology
Measurement of strain in deformed
rocks. Behaviour of minerals and rocks under deformation conditions. Structural
analysis of folds, cleavages, lineations, joints and faults. Superposed deformation.
Mechanism of folding and faulting. Time-relationship between crystallization
and deformation. Unconformities and basement-cover relations. Structural
behaviour of igneous rocks, diapirs and salt domes. Nomenclature and the modern
stratigraphic code. Radioisotopes and measuring geological time. Geological
time-scale. Stratigraphic procedures of correlation of unfossiliferous rocks. Precambrian
stratigraphy of India. Stratigraphy of the Palaeozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic formations
of India. Gondwana system and Gondwanaland. Rise of the Himalaya and evolution of
Siwalik basin. Quaternary Stratigraphy.Fossil record and geological time-scale.
Morphology and time-ranges of fossil groups. Evolutionary changes in molluscs
and mammals in geological time. Principles of evolution. Use of species and
genera of foraminifera and echinodermata in biostratigraphic correlation.
Siwalik vertebrate fauna and Gondwana flora, evidence of life in Precambrian
times, different microfossil groups and their distribution in India.
3. Mineralogy and Economic mineral
deposit
Physical, chemical and
crystallographic characteristics of common rock forming silicate mineral groups.
Structural classification of silicates. Common minerals of igneous and
metamorphic rocks. Minerals of the carbonate, phosphate, sulphide and halide
groups.Optical properties of common rock forming silicate minerals, uniaxial
and biaxial minerals. Extinction angles, pleochroism, birefringence of minerals
and their relation with mineral composition. Twinned crystals. Dispersion.Controls
of Mineral Localisation, Metallogenic epoch and provinces, Classification of
mineral depososit, Precious metals, nonferrous metals iron and ferro-alloy metals,
Mineral fuels, ceramic minerals, structural and building materials,
metallurgical and refractory materials, fertilizer minerals, abrasive minerals,
gemstones. Mineral deposit of India
4. Igneous and Metamorphic and
Sedimentary Petrology
Forms, textures and structures of
igneous rocks. Petrology and geotectonic evolution of granites, basalts,
andesites and alkaline rocks. Petrology of gabbros, kimberlites, anorthosites
and carbonatites.Textures and structures of metamorphic rocks. Regional and contact
metamorphism of pelitic and impure calcareous rocks. Mineral assemblages and
P/T conditions. Characteristics of different grades and fades of metamorphism.
Metasomatism and granitization, migmatites. Plate tectonics and metamorphic zones.
Paired metamorphic belts.Provenance and diagenesis of sediments. Sedimentary
textures. Framework matrix and cement of terrigenous sediments. Definition,
measurement, and interpretation of grain size. Primary structures,
palaeocurrent analysis. Biogenic and chemical sedimentary structures.
Sedimentary environment and fades. Classification of sandstones. Classification
of limestone. Sedimentary basins of India.
5. Hydrogeology and Environmental
Geology
Origin of water: meteroic, juvenile,
magmatic and sea waters, Hydrologic cycle precipitation,
runoff, infiltration and
evapotranspiration, Hydrographs. Subsurface movement and vertical distribution
of groundwater, Springs, Classification of aquifers, Concepts of drainage basin
and groundwater basin. Hydrological proper ties of rocks - specific yield,
specific retention, porosity, hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, storage
coefficient, water table fluctuations Theory of groundwater flow, Darcey's Law
and its applications, Types of wells, drilling methods, construction, design,
development and maintenance of wells, specific capacity and its determination. Groundwater
quality - physical and chemical properties of water, quality criteria for
different uses, graphical presentation of water quality data, groundwater
quality in different provinces of India - problems of arsenic and fluoride, Saline
water intrusion in coastal and other aquifers and its prevention, Natural
hazards- preventive/precautionary measures- floods, landslides, earthquakes,
river and coastal erosion. Impact assessment of anthropogenic activities such
as urbanization, open cast mining and quarrying, disposal of industrial and
radio- active waste, excess withdrawal of ground water, use of fertilizers,
dumping of ores, mine waste and fly-ash. Organic and inorganic contamination of
ground water and their remedial measures. Soil degradation and remedial
measures. Environment protection-
legislative measures in India.
NOTE: - It may be noted that apart
from the main topics listed above, questions from other topics prescribed for the
educational qualification of the post may
also appear in the question paper. There is no undertaking that all the topics above may be covered in the question
paper.
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