Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
During Geophysical Data Processing, the geophysicist’s task is to separate and interpret the ‘signal’ from the
A)
wave
B)
noise
C)
frequency
D)
time
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'frequency' (Option C).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
The Plasticity Index (PI) of soil is the difference between the plastic limit and
A)
shrinkage
B)
attenberg limit
C)
liquid limit
D)
flow limit
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'attenberg limit' (Option B).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
The block model had good geological control, but the structural control was lacking. The ore calculation resulted in
A)
overestimation of reserves
B)
underestimation of reserves
C)
disparity of reserves
D)
discrete of reserves
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'overestimation of reserves' (Option A).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
Earthquake-Resistant Buildings Design method is called the strong-column and
A)
weak-beam
B)
strong-beam
C)
resistivity-beam
D)
moderate-beam
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'weak-beam' (Option A).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
Source rock quality of Good in Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Weight percent is
A)
0.5 -1.0
B)
1.0 - 2.0
C)
2.0 - 4.0
D)
more than 4
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'more than 4' (Option D).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
In mining exploration programmes where there are no pre-existing mines or prospects is called
A)
Brownfield exploration
B)
Greenfield exploration
C)
Redfield exploration
D)
Yellowfield exploration
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Greenfield exploration' (Option B).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
Slope movement with velocity less than 13m/month is called
A)
very slow
B)
slow
C)
fast
D)
rapid
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'fast' (Option C).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
Open-cut strip mining requires removing a series of horizontal slices is called
A)
berm
B)
batter
C)
flipped over
D)
flitches
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'flitches' (Option D).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
The most harmful (external hazard) radiation emit by Radioactive materials is
A)
Alpha
B)
Beta
C)
Gamma
D)
Proton
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Beta' (Option B).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
The valueless mineral particles within an ore deposit that must be discarded is called
A)
Smelting
B)
Waste
C)
Ore
D)
Gangue
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Ore' (Option C).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
Non-displaced ground adjacent to the highest portion of the main scarp of a landslide is called
A)
Head
B)
Main scarp
C)
Crown
D)
Toe
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Toe' (Option D).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
What is intermediate product formed during diagenesis and is the principal source of hydrocarbon generation is
A)
organic matter
B)
phosphatic
C)
bitumen
D)
kerogen
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'bitumen' (Option C).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
In Rock Quality Designation (RQD) sound core having a minimum length of
A)
50mm
B)
750mm
C)
100mm
D)
125mm
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is '125mm' (Option D).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
Find the sum of the cubes of the first 10 natural numbers
A)
3010
B)
3040
C)
3025
D)
3020
Based on established principles in Quantitative Aptitude, the correct and most appropriate choice is '3040' (Option B).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
In India, the gradation of coking coal is based on
A)
calorific value
B)
moisture content
C)
ash content
D)
grade
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'ash content' (Option C).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
Among sedimentary rocks, which (usually) has emit more Gamma rays
A)
Sandstone
B)
Limestone
C)
Gonglomerate
D)
Shale
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Limestone' (Option B).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
Under which section Minor minerals are prescribed by Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation (MMDR) Act, 1957 _________.
A)
section 2(e)
B)
section 3(e)
C)
section 4(e)
D)
section 5(e)
Based on established principles in Law, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'section 4(e)' (Option C).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
How many numbers upto 700 are divisible by both 3 and 5?
A)
42
B)
46
C)
39
D)
52
Based on established principles in Quantitative Aptitude, the correct and most appropriate choice is '42' (Option A).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
The most favorable conditions for the formation of coal occurred in the world during
A)
Silurian Period
B)
Carboniferous Period
C)
Permian Period
D)
Tertiary Period
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Silurian Period' (Option A).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
It is generally accepted that coal originated from plant debris which accumulated and settled in
A)
Estuarine
B)
Beach
C)
Lagoon
D)
Swamps
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Estuarine' (Option A).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
Which state is the largest producer of mica in India?
A)
Andhra Pradesh
B)
Jharkhand
C)
Rajasthan
D)
Odisha
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Jharkhand' (Option B).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
At depths of a few tens of kilometers under continents and less than ten kilometers beneath the oceans seismic velocities
A)
Decrease sharply
B)
Increase sharply
C)
Constant
D)
None of the above
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Increase sharply' (Option B).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
A cantilever or strap footing normally comprises two footings connected by a beam called a
A)
strip footing
B)
strap footing
C)
spread footing
D)
stepped footing
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'spread footing' (Option C).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
Material that has been identified and can be extracted at a profit at the time of determination is called
A)
Resources
B)
Reserves
C)
Deposits
D)
None of the above
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Reserves' (Option B).
Geologist Junior • Geology Paper-III
The oil window ranges from 60-150 degrees C with peak oil generation at about
A)
80 degrees C
B)
100 degrees C
C)
120 degrees C
D)
140 degrees C
Based on established principles in Geology & Mining, the correct and most appropriate choice is '100 degrees C' (Option B).
