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Geological Survey of India (GSI)

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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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the Geological Survey of India (GSI) established?

  1. 1846
  2. 1851
  3. 1861
  4. 1871
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Thomas Oldham
  2. John Medlicott
  3. Henry Blanford
  4. Robert Bruce Foote
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Kolkata
  2. New Delhi
  3. Mumbai
  4. Chennai
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Himalayas
  2. Vindhyas
  3. Aravalli Range
  4. Western Ghats
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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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