Q. The reaction muscovite + quartz = K-feldspar + sillimanite + water A. takes place within the greenschist facies. B. takes place within the amphibolite facies. C. takes place within the eclogite facies. D. takes place within the granulite facies. Ans: takes place within the amphibolite facies.
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Q. In the hypothetical isobaric ternary liquidus projection diagram given below, solid phases A, B, C, D and E exist in equilibrium with liquid. The reaction taking place at the isobaric invariant point W is A. Liquid (at W) = B + D + E B. Liquid (at W) = A + B + D
Q. Which one of the following is an image rectification technique? A. Histogram equalization B. Density slicing C. Histogram normalization D. Rubbersheeting Ans: Rubbersheeting
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Q. Which one of the following stratigraphic successions is in the CORRECT chronological order (from older to younger)? A. Rajmahal, Dubrajpur, Barakar B. Fenestella Shale, Muth Quartzite, Syringothyris Limestone C. Bagh Bed, Lameta Formation, Deccan Traps D. Singhbhum Granite, Kolhan Group, Older Metamorphic Gneiss Ans: Bagh Bed, Lameta Formation, Deccan Traps
Q. Which one of the following cladograms shows the CORRECT interrelationships among the major groups of vertebrates? (A) Cladogram I (B) Cladogram II (C) Cladogram III (D) Cladogram IV Ans: Cladogram I
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Q. Based on the hypothetical litholog given below that shows a continuous succession of sedimentary rocks, which one of the following statements is CORRECT? A. The rocks range from Cambrian to Cretaceous and show change in depositional environment from marine to continental. B. The rocks range from Cambrian to Triassic and show change in depositional
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Q. Which one is CORRECT for the following equilibrium reaction between quartz and magnetite: Ans: Option D
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Q. Which one of the following ore minerals shows internal reflection? (A) Orpiment (B) Magnetite (C) Pyrite (D) Molybdenite Ans: Orpiment
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Q. Which one of the following Himalayan lithounits predates India-Eurasia collision? (A) Kasauli sandstone (B) Rangit Pebble Slate (C) Annapurna granite (D) Lower Karewa sandstone Ans: Rangit Pebble Slate
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Q. If the total porosity of a soil is 20%, its void ratio (%) is Ans: 25-25
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