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    GEOLOGY Syllabus-Uppcs-Upsc PDF

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    The document outlines the easy and relatively difficult units for the UPSC Geology optional papers. For Paper 1, general geology, geomorphology, remote sensing, paleontology and hydrogeology are considered easy units, while structural geology and stratigraphy of India are relatively difficult. For Paper 2, sedimentary rocks and economic geology are easy, while mineralogy, igneous and metamorphic petrology are more challenging. The document also provides book recommendations and online resources for each subject area. It notes that the competition for IFS was previously less intense than Civil Services as candidates feared taking three optionals, but now there is a two month gap between the exams. Thorough preparation of all topics is advised.

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    The document outlines the easy and relatively difficult units for the UPSC Geology optional papers. For Paper 1, general geology, geomorphology, remote sensing, paleontology and hydrogeology are considered easy units, while structural geology and stratigraphy of India are relatively difficult. For Paper 2, sedimentary rocks and economic geology are easy, while mineralogy, igneous and metamorphic petrology are more challenging. The document also provides book recommendations and online resources for each subject area. It notes that the competition for IFS was previously less intense than Civil Services as candidates feared taking three optionals, but now there is a two month gap between the exams. Thorough preparation of all topics is advised.

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    The document outlines the easy and relatively difficult units for the UPSC Geology optional papers. For Paper 1, general geology, geomorphology, remote sensing, paleontology and hydrogeology are considered easy units, while structural geology and stratigraphy of India are relatively difficult. For Paper 2, sedimentary rocks and economic geology are easy, while mineralogy, igneous and metamorphic petrology are more challenging. The document also provides book recommendations and online resources for each subject area. It notes that the competition for IFS was previously less intense than Civil Services as candidates feared taking three optionals, but now there is a two month gap between the exams. Thorough preparation of all topics is advised.

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    GEOLOGY Syllabus-Uppcs-Upsc PDF

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    The document outlines the easy and relatively difficult units for the UPSC Geology optional papers. For Paper 1, general geology, geomorphology, remote sensing, paleontology and hydrogeology are considered easy units, while structural geology and stratigraphy of India are relatively difficult. For Paper 2, sedimentary rocks and economic geology are easy, while mineralogy, igneous and metamorphic petrology are more challenging. The document also provides book recommendations and online resources for each subject area. It notes that the competition for IFS was previously less intense than Civil Services as candidates feared taking three optionals, but now there is a two month gap between the exams. Thorough preparation of all topics is advised.

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    Easy units:

    PAPER 1

    Sec A

    • General Geology
    • Geomorphology and Remote sensing
    Sec B

    • Paleontology
    • Hydro geology and Engineering Geology
    Paper 2:

    Sec A

    • Sedimentary rocks
    Sec B

    • Economic geology
    • Geochemistry and Environmental Geology
    • Mining geology
    Relatively difficult units:

    PAPER 1

    Sec A

    • Structural Geology
    Sec B

    • Startigraphy and Geology of India


    Paper 2:

    Sec A

    • Mineralogy
    • Igneous and metamorphic Petrology
    Sec B

    • All are easy


    Till 2016 IFS mains was before Civils Mains. So, relatively the competition was less as
    many feared to take three optionals (two in IFS and one in Civils ) at same time.Now the
    time has changed.2017 there was one month gap, now there will be two month gap. So,
    you dont have privilige of reading only easier part and leaving the rest to god. So be
    ready to prepare everything.

    BOOK LIST:

    PAPER 1:

    Sec A:

    1. General Geology – Savindra Singh Physical geography – Geomorphology


    lesson – Around 10 units. (Check syllabus – subtopics and do selective
    read) or KM Bhangar will be suffice (but too comprehensive)
    2. Geomorphology and Remote sensing – Savindra singh Physical geography -
    Geomorphology lesson – Around 10 units (anyways u caught here…. )
    Sub topics:

    • For remote sensing ,The Electromagnetic Spectrum , Applications of remote


    sensing in geology.The Geographic Information System and its applications.
    Global Positioning System. – Indian Forestry by Manikandan and Prabhu would
    be suffice – Chapter 1.
    • Orbiting satellites and sensor systems.Indian Remote Sensing Satellites – You
    have to prepare on your own by searching internet.
    3. Structural Geology – Strutural geology by Marland p Billings.

    Sub topics :

    • Superposed deformation – A textbook of geology Mahapatra


    • .Introduction to petrofabrics – Read in net
    SEC B:

    1. Paleontology – KM Bhangar and Mahapatra


    Sub topics:

    • Application of microfossils in correlation, petroleum exploration, paleo-climatic


    and pale oceanographic studies – Prepare from net
    • evolutionary trend – Not present in Bhangar and Mahapatra – search in net
    and take notes
    • Evolutionary trend in Hominidae, Equidae and Probo-scidae – Search in net
    • Siwalik fauna – Search in net.
    2. Stratigraphy and Geology of India – KM Bangar

    Sub topic:
    • Tectonic framework of India. Evolution of the Himalayas. – Savindra Sing
    Physical Geography
    3.Hydogeology and Engineering Geology – KM Bhangar and There is a telegram
    group for geology books – search there by putting sub topics of this unit.

    Sub topics:

    • Alkali-aggregate reaction – Search in net


    • Landslides causes, prevention and rehabilitation – Savindra singh Physical
    geography
    PAPER 2:

    SEC A:

    1. Mineralogy – KM Bhangar
    2. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology – KM Bhangar

    Sub topics:

    • Crystallisation of albite-anorthite, diopside-anorthite and diopsidewollastonite-


    silica systems – internet
    • ACF and AKF diagrams – Internet
    3. Sedimentology – KM Bhangar

    • Heavy minerals and their significance. Sedimentary basins of India – Internet


    Sec B

    1. Economic Geology – KM Bhangar

    Sub topics:

    • . Conservation and utilization of mineral resources. Marine mineral resources


    and Law of Sea – Internet
    2.Mining geology – Methods of prospecting – KM Bhangar – Biological and Chemical
    prospecting – Internet

    Subtopics:

    • Estimation of reserves of ore, Methods of exploration and mining metalic ores,


    industrial minerals and marine mineral resources. Mineral beneficiation and ore
    dressing. – Internet
    3.Geochemistry and Environmental Geology – Internet , 12th STD TamilNadu
    Chemistry book for crystals , Savindra singh physical geo for Volcanoes etc…
    Some tips:

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