List of top Questions asked in IIT JAM GG

Match the following sedimentary rocks in Group I with their compositions in Group II
Group IGroup II
PPackstone1< I5% matrix, > 25% rock fragments
QCirainstone2> 15<½! matrix, >259t feldspar
RLithic arenite3Grain supported, contains no mud
SArkosic wacke 4Grain supported, contains mud
Match the parameters in Group I with their corresponding dimensions in Group II.
Group IGroup II
PShear modulus1\(M^\circ L^\circ T^\circ\)
QHydraulic conductivity2\(M^1L^{-3}T^\circ\)
RVolumetric strain3\(M^0 L^1 T^{-1}\)
SDry density4\(M^1 L^{-1} T^{-2}\)
Which one of the magnitude scales given below DOES NOT saturate while estimating size of carthquakes?
What is the minimum number of forms that an actual crystal must containin Class 1 (Pedial) of the Triclinic System?
A horizontal upright fold will have a
The displacement of the bed shown in the figure bellow is caused by a single movement along fault XYZ. Of the options given below, which fault-type can explain the observed displacement?
displacement of the bed
Match the rock types in Group I with their characteristic mineral assemblages in Group II.
Group IGroup II
PDiorite1plagioclase-orthopyroxene clinopyroxene
QTole2olivine-orthopyroxene-clinopyroxene
RNorite3plagioclase-homblonde + quartz
SLherzolite4quarte-plagioclase K-feldspar
Match the mineral deposit types in Group I with the water types in Group II considered dominantly responsible for their origin.
Group IGroup II
PPorphyry copper deposits1Meteoric water
QMississippi Valley Type deposits2Groundwater
RRoll-front uranium deposits3Magmatic water
SEpithermal gold deposits4Connate water
Match the minerals in Group I with their optical properties in Group II
Group IGroup II
PSodalite1Mottled extinction
QTourmaline2Isotropic
RCalcite3Pleochroic from blue to brown
SMuscovite4Twinkling effect
The contact between the Talchir Formation and the underlying Precambrian basement is
Increased diversity of siphonate bivalves occurred in response to
An index fossil should have
Match the formations in Group I with corresponding stratigraphic periods in Group II.
Group IGroup II
PSyringothyris Limestone1Permian
QKarai Shale2Jurassic
RChari3Carboniferous
SBarren Measures4Cretaceous
Which one of the given statements is correct?
Which of the following structures form in marine environment?
Identify the correct stratigraphic successions ordered from oldest to youngest.
Which of the following stratigraphic units contain coal seams?
Which of the following statements are CORRECT?
Which of the following genera are stem fossils?
Which of the following statements are correct?
The acceleration due to gravity on the Earth's surface depends on
A metamorphosed basaltic assemblage can include the minerals
Which of the following pairs represent correct plutonic - volcanic equivalents?
Based on the given stereographic projection, the fold can be classified as
Based on the given stereographic projection, the fold can be classified as
The Ripple Symmetry Index (RSI) for the given hypothetical asymmetric ripple is_____. (Round off to one decimal place)
The Ripple Symmetry Index (RSI)