List of top Geology Questions

Which ones of the following correspond to the Pyroxene group?
Mass-wasting processes are
High drainage density is representative of a terrain with
Which of the following combinations are correctly matched?
The correct stratigraphic successions arranged from the oldest to the youngest are
Which of the following fossil groups are from the Siwalik Group?
Which of the following statements on mantle partial melting are correct?
Nickel ores are NOT associated with
Which one of the metamorphic facies sequence in order of increasing metamorphic grade defines thermal metamorphism ?
Match the minerals in Group I with their highest order of interference color in Group II (for 0.03 mm mineral thickness).
Group IGroup II
P. Bababudan Group1. Eastern Dharwar
Q. Banded Gneissic Complex-I2. Western Dharwar
R. Bonai Granite3. Aravalli
S. Kolar Group4. Singhbhum
The symbols [100], {100} and (100) in a crystal represent the sequence
The crystal form ‘dome’ contains
The given map shows the outcrop patterns of beds (1 – 4) across a fault plane, F – F’, on a flat ground. X and Y refer to the two blocks across F – F’. Which one of the following options is the correct interpretation of the structure depicted on the map?The given map shows the outcrop patterns of beds (1 – 4) across a fault plane, F – F’, on a flat ground. X and Y refer to the two blocks across F – F’.
A plunging fold will NOT show a V-shaped outcrop pattern on a planar ground surface if the plunge of the fold axis is
A tunnel with vertical walls and arched crown is constructed through a set of sedimentary beds. The thickness of individual beds is significantly less than the wall-height of the tunnel. For which of the following conditions, one of the tunnel walls becomes unstable?
According to Strahler’s stream ordering system, what is the highest order of stream in the given diagram?According to Strahler’s stream ordering system, what is the highest order of stream in the given diagram?
Darcy’s law quantifies the volume of groundwater flow
Match the minerals in Group I with their highest order of interference color in Group II (for 0.03 mm mineral thickness).
Group IGroup II
P. Sillimanite1. First order
Q. Quartz2. Second order
R. Muscovite3. Greater than third order
S. Calcite4. Third order variegated
The saturated thickness of an unconfined aquifer is defined by the distance between
The correct hierarchy of the given stratigraphic units is
Match the geomorphic features in Group I with the corresponding environments in Group II.
Group IGroup II
P. Dreikanter1. Glacial
Q. Cirque2. Beach
R. Natural levee3. Eolian
S. Berm4. Fluvial
Match the sedimentary features/structures in Group I with the corresponding processes in Group II.
Group IGroup II
P. Stylolite1. Liquefaction
Q. Pseudonodule2. Diagenesis
R. Current crescent3. Organo-sedimentary binding
S. Stromatolite4. Scouring
Match the morphological features in Group I with the corresponding taxa in Group II.
Group IGroup II
P. Dissepiment1. Echinodermata
Q. Delthyrium2. Trilobita
R. Pygidium3. Brachiopoda
S. Ambulacrum4. Anthozoa
Which of the following is a body fossil?
The suture of a cephalopod having smooth saddles and crenulated lobes is called