CSIR NET

Earth Science
Preparation Guide
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Earth science is a subject where we study the earth and its changing aspects. We have to study subjects like
Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, and Astronomy where we do studies regarding climate, elevation,
soil, vegetation, population, land used by industries. So while preparing for the exams like CSIR NET it is
important to know all the necessary information regarding CSIR NET Earth Science Exam.

CSIR NET Earth Science Must-Do Topics: -

Ocean Sciences

Physical Oceanography
Chemical Oceanography
Geological Oceanography
Biological Oceanography
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Meteorology

Cloud Physics
Dynamic Meteorology
Numerical Weather Prediction
General Circulation and Climate Modelling
Synoptic Meteorology
Aviation Meteorology
Satellite Meteorology

Geo-Physics

Signal Processing
Field theory
Numerical analysis and inversion
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Gravity and Magnetic fields of the earth

Plate Tectonics and Geodynamics
Seismology Elastic theory
Gravity and Magnetic Methods
Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods
Seismic Methods
Well logging

Physical Geography

Geomorphology
Climatology
Biogeography
Environmental Geography
Geography of India
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Geology

Mineralogy and Petrology

Structural Geology and Geotectonic
Paleontology and its applications
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Marine Geology and Paleoceanography
Geochemistry
Economics Geology
Precambrian Geology and Crustal Evolution
Quaternary Geology
Applied Geology
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CSIR NET Earth Science Exam Pattern for 2020 exam:-

Earth science exam contains three sections A, B, and C consists of a total of 150 questions total of 200
marks out of which 75 questions need to be attempted.

1. Part A consists of a total of 20 questions out of which 15 have to attempt a total of 30 marks and there
is a negative marking of 0.5 on each wrong answer.

2. Part B consists of a total of 50 questions out of which 35 have to be attempted. The total weightage of
section B is 70 marks and there will be a negative marking of 0.5 for each wrong answer.

3. Part C consists of a total of 80 questions out of which 25 need to be attempted. The total weightage of
section C is 100 marks and there will a negative marking of 1.32 marks for each wrong answer.
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CSIR NET Earth Science Preparation Books: -

While preparing for the exams like CSIR NET Earth Science books play a very crucial role because our
preparation depends on them. So, it is important to choose the best study material available in the market
according to the latest syllabus & content quality. So here I am sharing some books recommended by the
experts for CSIR NET Earth Science Exam Preparation.

1. Joint CSIR-UGC-NET—Earth Science by Surendra Kumar

2. An Objective Earth Science (For CSIR, NET, JRF, IAS) by Ahmad

3. Earth Science: The Physical Setting by Jeffery C. Callister

4. Climatology and Oceanography by D.S. Lal

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5. Oceanography by Sharma and Vital

6. Geodynamics by Siddhartha

7. Physical Geography by Savindra Singh

CSIR NET Earth Science Preparation Tips: -

Earth Science is a very vast subject and while preparing it is important to follow a proper preparation
strategy to boost your exam preparation. So here I am sharing some tips which you can follow while
preparing for the CSIR NET Exam.

1. Firstly, get complete knowledge regarding the CSIR NET syllabus & all the latest updates.
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2. Divide your syllabus into three parts and prioritize it accordingly.

3. Make sure you set daily, weekly and monthly targets and make a proper study plan to complete them.

4. start your preparation with topics having the high marking weightage according to the CSIR NET Earth
Science syllabus.

5. Practice mocks tests daily to enhance your speed and accuracy as well as to analyze your exam
preparation.

6. Study material plays an important part in our exam preparation. So choose the best CSIR NET Earth
Science study material available in the market.

7. Solve previous year's question papers to get an idea about the exam pattern and difficulty level of the
exam.
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9. Make short notes of important theories to save your time while revising.

10. Revision is a must. Make sure you revise what you learned daily.

11. Lastly, Practice as much as you can because as we know "Practice makes a man perfect."

Above we provided you all the necessary information that candidates need while preparing for the CSIR NET
Exam. I hope you get this article valuable. If you have any queries regarding this topic you can ask in the
comment box below.
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