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Geological Survey of India (GSI)

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the Geological Survey of India (GSI). The GSI is a premier geological organization in India responsible for conducting geological surveys and research. It plays a crucial role in understanding the geology of the country and its mineral resources.
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When was the Geological Survey of India (GSI) established?

  1. 1846

  2. 1851

  3. 1861

  4. 1871

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) was established in 1851 by the British East India Company.

Who was the first Director of the Geological Survey of India?

  1. Thomas Oldham

  2. John Medlicott

  3. Henry Blanford

  4. Robert Bruce Foote

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thomas Oldham was the first Director of the Geological Survey of India from 1851 to 1876.

What is the primary function of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?

  1. Conducting geological surveys and research

  2. Mining and extraction of minerals

  3. Regulating the mineral industry

  4. Promoting geological education and awareness

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary function of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is to conduct geological surveys and research to understand the geology of the country and its mineral resources.

Which of the following is not a major division of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?

  1. Central Headquarters

  2. Regional Offices

  3. Circles

  4. Divisions

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is divided into Regional Offices, Circles, and Divisions. It does not have a Central Headquarters.

Which city is the headquarters of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?

  1. Kolkata

  2. New Delhi

  3. Mumbai

  4. Chennai

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The headquarters of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

What is the official publication of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?

  1. Records of the Geological Survey of India

  2. Memoirs of the Geological Survey of India

  3. Bulletins of the Geological Survey of India

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The official publications of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) include Records of the Geological Survey of India, Memoirs of the Geological Survey of India, and Bulletins of the Geological Survey of India.

Which of the following is not a major mineral resource discovered by the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?

  1. Coal

  2. Iron ore

  3. Copper

  4. Gold

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has discovered major mineral resources such as coal, iron ore, and copper, but it has not discovered significant gold deposits in India.

What is the name of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) museum located in Kolkata?

  1. Geological Museum, Kolkata

  2. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  3. Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

  4. Birla Planetarium, Kolkata

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) museum located in Kolkata is known as the Geological Museum, Kolkata.

Which of the following is not a major geological province of India?

  1. Himalayan Province

  2. Peninsular Province

  3. Gangetic Plain Province

  4. Coastal Province

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The major geological provinces of India include the Himalayan Province, Peninsular Province, and Coastal Province. The Gangetic Plain Province is not a major geological province of India.

What is the name of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) training institute located in Hyderabad?

  1. National Institute of Rock Mechanics

  2. National Geophysical Research Institute

  3. National Institute of Oceanography

  4. Indian Institute of Geomagnetism

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) training institute located in Hyderabad is known as the National Institute of Rock Mechanics.

Which of the following is not a major river basin in India?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The major river basins in India include the Ganga River Basin, Indus River Basin, and Brahmaputra River Basin. The Godavari River Basin is not a major river basin in India.

What is the name of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) regional office located in Jaipur?

  1. Western Region Office

  2. Northern Region Office

  3. Southern Region Office

  4. Eastern Region Office

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) regional office located in Jaipur is known as the Western Region Office.

Which of the following is not a major mountain range in India?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Vindhyas

  3. Aravalli Range

  4. Western Ghats

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The major mountain ranges in India include the Himalayas, Aravalli Range, and Western Ghats. The Vindhyas are not a major mountain range in India.

What is the name of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) regional office located in Nagpur?

  1. Central Region Office

  2. Southern Region Office

  3. Eastern Region Office

  4. Northern Region Office

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) regional office located in Nagpur is known as the Central Region Office.

Which of the following is not a major geological formation in India?

  1. Deccan Traps

  2. Gondwana Supergroup

  3. Cuddapah Supergroup

  4. Vindhyan Supergroup

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The major geological formations in India include the Gondwana Supergroup, Cuddapah Supergroup, and Vindhyan Supergroup. The Deccan Traps are not a major geological formation in India.

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