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GEOLOGY OPTIONAL

Special Course for IFoS Mains 2021


Amit Kumar Sir joined IAS after getting selected in UPSC CSE 2018 with AIR 91. He has
probably obtained ever highest marks in the decade in Geology Optional with 305 out of 500
marks. His professional qualification is Masters in Applied Geology from the prestigious IIT-
ISM Dhanbad in 2016.

Jigyasu Agrawal Sir is AIR 1 in CSIR-NET Earth Science. He has qualified UPSC CSE Mains
with Geology Optional and appeared for Interview. He also holds Master’s degree in Applied
Geology from the prestigious IIT(ISM), Dhanbad.

Course Duration:

 75 hours of dedicated lectures

 Live answer writing support


Modalities:

We have prepared a list of major themes that have been


frequently asked by UPSC in Indian Forest Service Mains
Examination. Our Course will cover these themes in order
to score decent marks without compromising preparation of
CSE Mains.

Study Material:

Special Booklets covering major themes.

Course Fee:

Rs 20,000/-

As per our expert analysis, the major


themes to be covered in the course are as
under:
Paper - 1

General Geology

1. Island ARC, Mid Oceanic Ridges


2. Interior of earth
3. Seismic waves
4. Volcanoes
5. Plate boundaries
6. Continental Drift
7. Sea Floor Spreading
8. Isostasy

Geomorphology

9. Geomorphic criteria for mineral prospecting


10. Drainage pattern
11. Eastern and western Coast/ Continental Margin
12. Karst topography

Remote Sensing

13. Sensors
14. Aerial Photographs
15. Resolutions
16. Spectral Reflectance
17. Elements of Image interpretation
18. Orbits of satellites
19. Indian Remote Sensing Satellites

Structural Geology

20. Stereographic Projection


21. Unconformities
22. Strain Markers
23. Folds - Classification
24. Faulting
25. Stress Strain Relationship

Stratigraphy

26. Lithostratigraphy and Biostratigraphy


27. Boundary Problem
28. Himalayan strati ,
29. Himalayan orogeny.
30. Aravalli
31. Dharawar
32. Gondwana
33. Deccan Volcanism

Paleontology

34. Shiwalik Fauna - strati


35. Modes of Fossilization
36. Hominidae evolution
37. Equidae evolution
38. Proboscidean evolution
39. Microfossil - general
40. Foraminifera- dimorphism
41. Brachiopod
42. Trilobites

Hydrogeology

43. Types of aquifers and wells


44. GW exploration
45. GW recharge
46. Salt water intrusion
47. Basics of Hydrogeology
48. Hydrologic cycle

Engineering Geology

49. Earthquake resistant structure


50. Geological Considerations for Tunneling
51. Geological Considerations for Dams
52. Landslide - Mass Wasting

Paper - 2

Mineralogy

1. Classification of silicates
2. Crystal Systems
3. Miller indices
4. Interference figures , color.
5. Pleochroism
6. Elements of Symmetry
7. Normal class- Cubic, orthorhombic
8. Mica
9. Olivine
10. Pyroxene
11. Amphibole
12. Optical Properties
Igneous Petrology

1. Albite-anorthite System
2. Diopside-Anorthite system
3. texture of igneous rocks
4. Magmatic differentiation
5. eutectic crystallization
6. Granite, Diorite, Basalt, alkaline rocks
7. Bowen's reaction series

Metamorphic Petrology

1. Facies and grades , Prograde and Retrograde


2. Metamorphism of Mafic Rocks
3. Metamorphic of Pelitic Rocks
4. Textures and structures of metamorphic rocks.
5. 'Granulite terrains' of India
6. ACF
7. Gibbs Phase Rule
8. Types of Metamorphism

Sedimentary Petrology

1. Sedimentary Structures
2. Diagenesis
3. Sandstone : classification
4. Limestone " classification
5. Heavy Minerals
6. Depositional Environment - facies
7. Sedimentary rocks based on grain size.

Economic Geology, Ore Geology and Mining Geology

1. Placer deposit
2. Cu Deposit
3. Iron Ore
4. Pb-Zn deposit
5. Hydrocarbon Deposits
6. Ore texture
7. Geophysical Prospecting
8. Geochemical Prospecting
9. Electrical Resistivity
10. Supergene Alteration
11. VMS deposit
12. Magmatic ore deposit
13. Coal Geology
14. BIF
15. Sampling Method
16. Pathfinder elements
17. Mining Methods

Geochemistry

1. Cosmic Abundance of elements


2. Coordination Number
3. Meteorites
4. Trace elements
5. Polymorphism
6. Pauling's rule
7. Thermodynamics

Environmental Geology

1. Groundwater contamination
2. Acid Mine drainage
3. Radioactive Waste Disposal

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