Geology and Geophysics
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Questions 241–250 of 650. Imported answers require independent review unless marked reviewed.
Question 46
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Match the following fossil taxa in Group I with their corresponding features in Group II.
Group I Group II
P. Bryozoa 1. Denticles
Q. Ostracoda 2. Chamber
R. Foraminifera 3. Carapace
S. Conodont 4. Zooid
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In the given schematic diagram, cross beds are exposed on a vertical rock face. The feature XY (bold line) represents a/an
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The schematic diagram represents thin section of a carbonate rock. The type of cement formed by large calcite crystals is known as
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Based on the three statements given below, choose the CORRECT option.
Statement I: Echinoids have water vascular system.
Statement II: Delthyrium and pedicle foramen are found in the brachial valve of brachiopods.
Statement III: Cardinal teeth, adductor muscles and chondrophore are found in bivalves.
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The total number of symmetry elements in the crystal class represented by the point group 4/m\bar2/m is
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The ratio of bridging to non-bridging oxygen atoms in the amphibole structure is
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Match the following basins in Group I with their corresponding formations in Group II.
Group I
P. Cauvery
Q. Damodar
R. Chattisgarh
S. Indravati
Group II
Lohardih
Tiratgarh
Raniganj
Kallamedu
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Based on the three statements given below, choose the CORRECT option.
Statement I: Gigantopithecus is a genus of the family Hominidae
Statement II: Equus is a living genus of the family Equidae
Statement III: Gomphotherium is a genus belonging to the order Proboscidea
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In porphyry copper deposits, the order of alteration zones from the intrusive body outwards is
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Which is the CORRECT sequence of ore minerals in their increasing order of reflectance?
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