TNPSC Assistant Geologist Exam 2021 Syllabus PDF – Download Written Exam Pattern for Agricultural Engineering & Others!!!

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TNPSC Assistant Geologist Exam 2021 Syllabus PDF – Download Written Exam Pattern for Agricultural Engineering & Others!!!
TNPSC Assistant Geologist Exam 2021 Syllabus PDF – Download Written Exam Pattern for Agricultural Engineering & Others!!!

TNPSC Assistant Geologist Exam 2021 Syllabus PDF – Download Written Exam Pattern for Agricultural Engineering & Others. Tamilnadu Public Service Commission Assistant Geologist Vacancies Applied Candidates, who are going to appeared for this Written Examination, which will be scheduled on 20.11.2021 and 21.11.2021. Kindly check this page and download your Exam Syllabus and Pattern.

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TNPSC Assistant Geologist Syllabus 2021

Name of the Board

Tamilnadu Public Service Commission

Post Name

Assistant Geologist
No of Vacancy

26

Exam Date

20.11.2021 and 21.11.2021

Selection Process

Written Exam & Interview

Status

Syllabus

TNPSC Selection Process 2021:

  • The selection will be made in two successive stages, viz. (i) Written Examination and (ii) an Oral Test in the form of an Interview.
  • Based on the marks obtained in the Written Examination, candidates shall be admitted to Certificate Verification and oral test.
  • Final selection will be made on the basis of total marks obtained by the candidates in the Written Examination and oral test.

TNPSC Assistant Geologist Exam Pattern 2021:

(A)(For the post of Assistant Geologist in Geology and Mining Department, Groundwater wing of Public Works Department (Post Graduate standard).

Subject Duration Maximum Marks Minimum Qualifying Marks for Selection
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBC(V)s, MBCs and DNCs, MBCs, BCs and BCMs. Others
PAPER I (200 Questions) (PG standard) Geology

 

(code No.240)

3 Hours 300 171 228
PAPER II (100 Questions)

 

General Studies (Degree Standard) 75 Questions and Aptitude and Mental Ability -25 Questions

2 Hours 200
Total 570

 

(B) (For the post of Assistant Geologist in Agricultural Engineering Department) (Under Graduate standard)

Subject Duration Maximum Marks Minimum Qualifying Marks for Selection
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBC(V), MBCs and DNCs, MBCs, BCs and BCMs. Others
PAPER I (Subject Paper) (200 Questions) (Degree standard) Geology (code No.239) 3 Hours 300 171 228
PAPER II (General Studies) (100 Questions) General Studies (Degree Standard)-75 Questions and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test-25 Questions 2 Hours 200
Total 570

 

  • The Questions in Paper-I will be set in English only.
  • The Questions in Paper-II will be set both in English and Tamil.

TNPSC Assistant Geologist Syllabus 2021:

UNIT I – GENERAL GEOLOGY

Origin, Interior and Age of the Earth – Weathering – Types and products – Geological work of Wind, River, Sea and Groundwater – Volcanoes – Earthquakes – causes and effects – Seismic zonation – Richter Scale – Principles of Plate Tectonics – fundamental and geomorphology.

UNIT II – STRATIGRAPHY

Principles of Stratigraphy – Correlation – Geological Time Scale – General characteristics, descriptive and economic importance of Archean, Cuddapah, Vindhyan and Gondwana systems of Peninsular India -Cretaceous system of Tamil Nadu.

UNIT III – STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY

Folds – Faults – Joints – Unconformities – Recognition of overturned beds –Stress and strain relationship – Attitude of beds – Measurement of dip, apparent dip, strike using Cino and Brunton Compass .

UNIT IV – PALAEONTOLOGY

Fossils – Definitions, Conditions, mode of preservation, uses of Fossils – General morphology and classification of Graptolites, Mollusca, Coelenterata, Brachiopod, Trilobita, Echinoids and Foraminifera.

UNIT V – CRYSTALLOGRAPHY

Definition of crystals – Inter facial angles – Goniometer -Symmetry Elements – Study of Normal Classes of Isometric, Tetragonal, Hexagonal, Orthorhombic, Monoclinic and Triclinic systems – Twin crystals.

UNIT VI – MINERALOGY

Physical properties of minerals – Petrologcal Microscope and its parts, accessory plates and uses – optical properties – Isotropic and Anisotropic Minerals – Descriptive study of quartz and its varieties – Feldspar Group – Pyroxene Group – Amphibole Group – Mica Group – Garnet Group – Descriptive study of Calcite, Dolomite, Tourmaline, Topaz, Staurolite, Chlorite and Zircon.

UNIT VII – IGNEOUS PETROLOGY

Definition of magma – Composition and constitution of magma – Forms and structures of Igneous Rocks, Textures and Micro structures – classification of Igneous rocks – Bowen’s Reaction principle – Descriptive Study of Granite – Syenite – Diorite – Gabbro – Dolerite – Ultramafics (Dunite,Peridotite, Pyroxenite and Anorthosite) – Differentiation – Assimilation.

UNIT VIII – SEDIMENTARY AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY

Classification – Texture and structures of sedimentary rocks – Descriptive study of Residual, Clastic, Chemical and organic deposits – Metamorphism – Agents and kinds of metamorphism – classification of metamorphic rocks – Textures and structure – Different facies – Marble – Schist and Gneiss – Amphibolite – Granulite (Charnockite).

UNIT IX – ENONIMIC GEOLOGY I

Definition of Ore – Tenor – Gangue – Lindgren and Bateman’s classification of ore deposits – Ore forming processes – Magmatic concentration – Hydrothermal Process Oxidation and Supergene Enrichment – Evaporation – Sedimentation – Placer deposits. Important ores, their composition, physical properties, mode of occurrence, distribution in India and uses of Gold, Iron, Aluminium, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium and Led and Zinc – Lignite, Coal and Petroleum – their occurrence in India – Building Stones, their characters, distribution and mode of occurrence in India – Mineral Wealth of Tamil Nadu.

UNIT X – APPLIED GELOLOGY

Principles of Geological mapping – Field Techniques – Drilling methods – Borehole problems from borehole data – Geological investigation and conditions for dams, tunnels and roads – Landslides – Mining methods, role of geology – problems in mines including groundwater – Application of Remote sensing in Geology.

POSTGRADUATE DEGREE STANDARD:

UNIT I – GENERAL GEOLOGY AND GEOMORPHOLOGY

Origin and age of the Earth – Interior of the Earth – Isostasy – Continental drift – Seafloor spreading – Plate tectonics – Volcanoes and earthquakes – Effects and causes – Seismic zonation of India. Landforms – their types and developments – Classification of shorelines and their evolution – submarine canyons – Geosynclines – Island arcs.

UNIT-II – STRATIGRAPHY

Modern methods of stratigraphic correlation – Cretaceous-Tertiary (K/T) boundary problem with special reference to Tamil Nadu – Nature and age of the Deccan Traps – Cretaceous of Trichy – Classification and economic importance of Dharwar, Cuddapah, Vindhyan, Gondwana group – Palaeozoic formations – Jurassic of Kutch – Siwaliks.

UNIT III – PALEONTOLOGY

Evolution and stratigraphic importance of Ammonoids, Trilobites and Graptolites – Gondwana flora – their significance and paleoclimatic conditions – Field and laboratory techniques of micropaleontology – Application of micropaleontology in oil exploration.

UNIT IV – STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY

Mechanical properties of rocks – Mechanics and causes of folding and faulting – Classification of folds and faults – Recognition of folds and faults in the field – Joints – Types of unconformity and their recognition in the field.

UNIT V MINERALOGY AND CRYSTALLOGRAPHY

Physical, chemical and optical properties of Feldspars, Feldspathoids, Pyroxene, Amphibole, Olivine and Mica groups – Stereographic and Gnomonic projections of natural crystals of normal classes – Derivation of 32 classes of symmetry – Napier’s theorem – Equations of a normal – Bragg’s law – X-ray diffraction method.

UNIT VI – IGNEOUS PETROLOGY

Classification of Igneous rocks – Petrography and petrogenesis of Granites, Alkaline rocks, Anorthosites, Carbonatite, Ultramafics – Study of binary and ternary system of crystallisation – Bowen’s reaction principle – Diversity of Igneous rocks – variation diagrams – Crystallisation of Basaltic magma.

UNIT VII – SEDIMENTARY AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY

Sedimentary depositional environments – Important clastic and non-clastic rocks – Lithification and Diagenesis – heavy minerals and provenance – Tectonics and sedimentation – Sedimentary basins of India – Paleocurrents and Basin Analysis. Classification of metamorphic rocks – Metamorphic grades and depth zones – Metamorphic facies – Metamorphic differentiation –Thermal – Cataclastic and Reginal Metamorphism – Origin of Eclogites – Charnockitisation – Granitisation – Metasomatism.

UNIT VIII – ECONOMIC GEOLOGY

Classification of ore minerals – Geological thermometry – processes of ore formation – minerals used in cement, refractory and ceramic industries. Origin, occurrence, distribution and uses ores of Iron, Manganese, Copper, Lead, Zinc and Aluminum – Barite, Graphite, Asbestos and Quartz – occurrence and origin of coal and petroleum in India – Beach placers.

UNIT IX – HYDROGEOLOGY

Hydrologic cycle – origin and vertical distribution of Groundwater – Aquifers – Porosity – specific yield and retention – Hydrological properties of important deposits and rocks – Groundwater provinces of India -– Groundwater flow- Hydraulic conductivity – Darcy’s Law – Tracer techniques – permeameter – pumping tests – Drilling methods –Estimates of groundwater recharge – Managed aquifer recharge – Seawater intrusion – Groundwater quality and pollution – Electrical methods of groundwater exploration

UNIT X – APPLIED GEOLOGY

Electrical, magnetic, gravity and seismic methods of prospecting – Prospecting for radioactive minerals – Geochemical cycle – Geochemical prospecting – geochemical classification of elements and anomaly – Geological investigation pertaining to Dam foundation, tunnels and roads – Engineering properties of rocks – Types of sampling – ore reserve estimation – Mining methods – Environmental impacts due to mining and mineral processes – Renewable and non-renewable resources – Landslides – Geological hazards including tsunami – Remote sensing, GIS and GPS applications.

PAPER-II GENERAL STUDIES (DEGREE STANDARD):

UNIT-I: GENERAL SCIENCE

  • Scientific Knowledge and Scientific temper – Power of Reasoning – Rote Learning Vs Conceptual Learning – Science as a tool to understand the past, present and future.
  • Nature of Universe – General Scientific Laws – Mechanics – Properties of Matter, Force, Motion and Energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, Nuclear Physics, Laser, Electronics and Communications.
  • Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides.
  • Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human diseases.
  • Environment and Ecology.

UNIT-II: CURRENT EVENTS

  • History – Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports – Books and authors.
  • Polity – Political parties and political system in India – Public awareness and General administration – Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems.
  • Geography – Geographical landmarks.
  • Economics – Current socio-economic issues.
  • Science – Latest inventions in Science and Technology.

UNIT- III: GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA

  • Location – Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate – Water resources – Rivers in India – Soil, minerals and natural resources – Forest and wildlife – Agricultural pattern.
  • Transport – Communication.
  • Social geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes.
  • Natural calamity – Disaster Management – Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy.

UNIT – IV: HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA

  • Indus valley civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian history.
  • Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.
  • Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity – Race, language, custom.
  • India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.

UNIT-V: INDIAN POLITY

  • Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory.
  • Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.
  • Union Executive, Union legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local governments, Panchayat Raj.
  • Spirit of Federalism: Centre-State Relationships.
  • Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of law.
  • Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lokayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of women – Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter.

UNIT-VI: INDIAN ECONOMY

  • Nature of Indian economy – Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog.
  • Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax.
  • Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural welfare oriented programmes – Social problems – Population, education, health, employment, poverty.

UNIT-VII: INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT

  • National renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose and others.
  • Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant movements.
  • Communalism and partition.

UNIT- VIII: History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu

  • History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.
  • Thirukkural :
        1. Significance as a Secular literature
        2. Relevance to Everyday Life
  • Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity
      1. Thirukkural and Universal Values – Equality, Humanism, etc
      2. Relevance to Socio – Politico-Economic affairs
      3. Philosophical content in Thirukkural
  • Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in the freedom struggle.
  • Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu – Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism – Self Respect Movement, Dravidian movement and Principles underlying both these movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.

UNIT – IX : Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

  • Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of Social Reform movements in the Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
  • Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu.
  • Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio-Economic development.
  • Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.
  • Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.
  • Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.
  • e-governance in Tamil Nadu.

UNIT-X: APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY

  • Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).
  • Ratio and Proportion.
  • Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.
  • Logical Reasoning – Puzzles-Dice – Visual Reasoning – Alpha numeric Reasoning – Number Series.

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What is the Selection Process for TNPSC Assistant Geologist 2021?

Based on the marks obtained in the Written Examination, candidates shall be admitted to Certificate Verification and oral test.

What is Exam Date for TNPSC Assistant Geologist 2021?

This Examination will be held on 20.11.2021 and 21.11.2021.

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