Geology as an Optional for Civil Services Exam
Geology as an Optional for Civil Services Exam
Geology has risen as one of the most secure optional subject for the Civil Services Mains examinations. Topography is one of the scoring subjects as compared to others. It is
straightforward subject and simple to split into various sections. However, being an experimental subject there are less risks of the subject falling in the general classification. You might certainly require more than three months covering the syllabus, since it is a bit extensive.How to Study ?
The best methodology would be to pick a subject from the syllabus and read it from any standard book and make your notes for every point and re read them more number of times. Among the books, Mukherjee is a decent book for some points. So is the book by Aussif Sayeed, which is really great from the Civil Services perspective. The graduation notes of Geology understudies, arranged by IGNOU are also very good.
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Also, you can likewise plan for The Geologist Exam which is completed by the UPSC for selecting proficient applicants to different posts. A portion of the posts are Hydro geologist, Geologist, collaborator Geologist and Assistant Hydro geologist in India.
The Geology paper I covers the entire syllabus of geo-morphology, paleontology, geotectonics etc. The Geology Paper II will generally get questions from subjects like Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Mineralogy, Geochemistry. Understudies will likewise be tried in their insight in Environmental Geology and Geochemistry.The Geology paper tends to focus more on Ore genesis, Mineral revelation, Indian mineral silt and so on.
There are always a couple of questions from mineral trading and lending, designing topography, Geology of energizes. Hydrogeology portion covers wells through pressure and outline, sources etc.
High value topics which are always asked include Groundwater science, incident and designation of water, underground water examination, issues and administration.If you are planning to take geology as an optional subject, take care to prepare all topics, no topic should be left out as unlike other subjects, every topic is important here. Geology requires at least an year of study for complete preparation.
Suggested book list for Geology
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• Trends in geology by Sayeed
• Text Book of Geology by P.K. Mukherjee
• Text Book of Physical Geology
• Geomorphology by Woolridge
• Principles of Petrology by G.W. Tyrrell
• Mineral and Crystal Science by V.C. Jesh
• Sedimentary Rocks by Petti John
• Underground Hydrology by David Keith Toad
• Igneous Rocks and Metromorphic Petrology by Turner
• Johnson and Bliming book is very good for oceanography
• Parbin’s book on Engineering geology by
• Soil Minerology by I. E. Grim
• A Dictionary of Geology by Morrison
• Dimensions of Himalayan Geology by Biyani
• Marine Geology by T.K. Mallik
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M from geology background…Preparing for upsc 2015… Is the subject is scoring??
Author
Yes it is.In fact it is one of the best scoring subject.Just plan well and study hard.
hello..Kya ias k Lea Hindi mai notes mill sakte hai please help kmlror26@gmail.com
sir mai IAS exam geology se Hindi mai dena chaahata hu to geology optional Kaisa ranges..
sir, good book for indian stratigraphy…..
What are reproductive rocks and what is their economic importance with respect to mineralization?
hey , i m also with geology optional .getting 115 in pre, hope i ‘ll clear the pre .if you wanna make a group we can talk my no. 8892228412
Hi,
I am a geophysics graduate. Is it advisable to go with Geology?
hello everyone, i am taking geology as my optional. can anyone please suggest strategy, book list and some of your experience please!!
Thanks in advance!!
hi kankana,
Can you please helpme to sort out the material to study for upsc? i have written mains with sociology but now moving to geology. If yes , i will give my mail id for it.
hello sir… i m a mechanical engg. and i want to choose geology as a optional subject..
it is relevant or nt…
Is understable to non background by self study
hello sir, after much search of the internet from past 2 3 months i have stopped at this post of yours which happen to explain something about geology optional. i am a civil engineering graduate and we have engineering geology in one of our semesters. though i haven’t studied it in detail but by looking at the syllabus i feel i can do it. can you please guide me whether the sub is scoring? is it possible to do it via self study? how much time will it take to cover the whole syllabus and re-revise it to get a grip on it, i will be sitting in 2016 upsc. i have roughly 18 months. awaiting your response eagerly.
Author
Geology is good subject for scoring. ‘Interest ,Sound knowledge and Presentation skill’ together plays important role in Good Scoring.If you have interest then you must go on.Don’t bother about toughness of any subject.Hard-work and smart work are essential for success in ‘every’ subject.
Cracking exam in 18 months by self study depends upon your mental and physical strength. You must have idea of your strength.Plan well according it and follow plan.Success is yours.
thank you so much for your response. i will surely try and will follow up if in doubt.
Hello, sir!Iam a poor student and l’m aspiring to become IAS officer.Now l completed my +2 and waiting for results.Iam interested to take geology as my optional.
Hey bro. ..what did you choose??. ..civil engineering or geology. …I Am also from civil engineering background and confused between geology and civil. …please email to me at : dogra.mayankdgr@gmail.com
Hi Mayank, I am also going for UPSC 2018 and also Civil Engg Graduate. What u decided in between Civil Engineering or Geology. Let Me know your Valuable Experience pls.
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Hello sir… I’m from b.tech background…I’m preparing for upsc and I would like to go with geology as my optional… Can you please suggest me any coaching institutes in Hyderabad and Delhi!
Is geology best for civil service.
Author
Yes it is.
Sir from where to prepare mining geology
Dear Sir, how can we get ignou notes for geology
Author
Hello Himanshu…….As per my knowledge IGNOU notes are available online.You can download and print study material for your personal purpose.
Sir as per you Geology is the best optional for IAS. Then why no one opts for Geology as mains optional for IAS. And success ratio is quite dismal. kindly reply me as i want to opt it for civil services mains in 2015.
Author
Good Question……Generally students prefer those subjects whose ‘fair basic knowledge’ they have ex.history,geography,politics etc. As well as they also prefer theirs SPECIAL subject of graduation.So comparatively Geology interested or geology graduate students are much less than other.
While thinking about success ratio……..its not always constant for any subject.There can be other subjects which have low success ratio than geology.
sir where do i get these books
Sir, I am from civil engineering background and i know only part of engineering geology. Can i get an idea that will it be wise to choose geology as optional since rest all aspect like minerals, petrology, fossils have not been studied before. Just suggest me like if I have to start it from scratch.
Thank you
hey , i m also with geology optional .getting 115 in pre, hope i ‘ll clear the pre .if you wanna make a group we can talk my no. 8894228412 .we can start a group togather ;
Which would be easier to crack UPSC cs or geologist exam and which has better job profile.
Author
Generally UPSC jobs are more glamorous and prestigious than other jobs.But same time work load and responsibilities are more in UPSC jobs than any other service sector.
please provide us link of download study material of ignou
Author
ignou study material is available free of cost on egyankosh portal
link to egyankosh portal
Sir, which book is good for igneous and metamorphic petrology – turner or winter?
Author
I prefer Winter’s book.
But you have mentioned turner in the list
And sir what portion of paper does tyrell book of petrology covers
Sir i am also reading winter s book but this book has too much info and while reading on various sites i always see turner as the preffered book , i am facing this problem while reading winter that i hv to spent too much time due to much info…..
Author
Both books are very reputed in this subject.So don’t confuse.
Author
If you think other is good then go with it.But make sure that you are understanding all concepts from selected book.
sir, petrology from tyrell cover which part of the syllabus.
Sir from where to prepare geology
Author
Do you mean Class ?
Sir please suggest us some good coaching institutes for Geology as optional in Delhi.
Geology is best for Ias
hello friends, nice to see you as preparing for geology. let me know about the strategy one should adopt to cover whole syllabus comprehensively.
Sir, can you suggest any Book by Indian Author for stratigraphy and paleontology
Hello sir,
Is it possible for somebody with non-geology/engg background to do it with self study.
Sir i am a bsc geology student. I want to prepare for jam which book should i refer for it
Ya,its a very scoring sub.u can earn good marks easily. Hpy jurney
Does anyone has any idea about marks scored by candidates in geology optional in mains 2014 and 2013
Sir, I have no geology background.But comparing with other subject geology seems more intresting to me. Can I go for this option.
sir, i am appearing in upsc 2017 i have start my studies from now, but i m confused in electing geology or geography as my optional, i am a b.tech civil graduate, pls help me out
Is geology good in hindi medium……. i want to move geography to geology…… plz tell any institute????
Sir I could not get geology books in Hyderabad .where can I get all those books..plz help me out sir..and what is the avg score of geology in mains..
Sir what is the performance of geology optional in mains and what is the average marks ….and what is the strategy to get more marks in mains ..plz help me out sir…waiting for your reply sir..thank you
Sir i am bsc with geology i am confused about choose optional sub for ias is it will be ok with geology i am more interested with geography
Author
Interest really matters…
Is it necessary to complete Msc before appear in ias
Author
Not necessary.
geology is not worth preparing.very time consuming.
my personal opinion
Sir what is the best coaching institute for geology as optional in delhi?? Pls reply fast cz i want to join as early as possible. Thank you.
I m good at both geography and geology.which subject I hv to go for in 2017 CSE optional.plz mail me sir .
Author
Plz go with subject about which you have interest and confidence.
sir suggest books for paper 2 part b portion (1. economic geology and 2. Mining Geology)
Actually I did Mtech in geology with good marks but prepare for UPSC since 2 yr before completion of my PG.i read all ncert,gc leong and some parts of savindra Singh.but my human geography is not so good .whereas I know much about geology but not so of paper 2.i can do geology if proper material and guidance occurs to me .rather I hv to do much work with the geography.
Geography is whereas so much vast and even I m just read only 40 percent till now . But in case of geology,I read most of syllablus but can’t reach at that level of UPSC .geology is much much familiar to me but no as much for knowledge required in UPSC.totally confused if u can make some advice to me then plz me sirat whatsapp 7206522007.i m doing lot of on both but unable to construct the result.
Can anybody help me in geology? I want to opt geology as an optional. I am unabke to u derstand, it is totally new subject for me… plz dot suggest to opt other subhect, I hv no other optional to opt.. so, plz help me..or if anyboy frok geology background.. kindly, gv ur contact no, or email id… plz, it is humble request… my email id- aruneshevergreen@gmail.com
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Can i take geography with geology as optional in UPSC PCS exam???
Which is good coaching for geology in Delhi?
i am also from geology background can please you suggest me books for gsi
Sir,
I have written mains with geology optional, could you please help me out to understand marks range in both papers. Thanks
hello amit, please share your experience with gology optioanal and strategy.
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Is it advisable with civil engineering background to opt geology as an optional?
Why geology optional people dont get top ranks .Also very less people opt for geology oprional.Please reply
Can anybody tell me about the best rank with geology optional in upsc cse 2015 or before