Paleontology - Advanced topics in Geology - Geology & Geophysics Previous Year Questions

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2008 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2008

The phyllodes developed in echinoids to

A

increase efficiency in food collection

B

protect it from sinking in muddy substratum

C

burrow deep into the sediments

D

protect it from predators

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2009 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2009

Which one of the following is a typical Lower Gondwana plant assemblage ?

A

Glossopteris, Ptilophyllum, Nilssonia, Bucklandia

B

Glossopteris, Gangamopteris, Schizoneura, Sphenophyllum

C

Gangamopteris, Lycopodites, Brachyphyllum, Nilssonia

D

Vertebraria, Alethopteris, Otozamites, Glossopteris

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2009 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2009

Which of the following is not correct for a Pelecypod shell ?

A

Pedicle is present.

B

Pallial sinus, if present, is on the posterior side.

C

Lunule is towards anterior.

D

Both the valves have teeth and sockets.

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2009 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2009

Match the following:

A

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2009 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2009

Dinosaurs can be distinguished from the other Mesozoic reptiles by

A

Large size

B

Carnivorous habit

C

Erect stance

D

Sprawling stance

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2009 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2009

Which of the following is a polar planktonic formanifer ?

A

Globigerenoides rubber

B

Neogloboquadrina pachyderma

C

Globorotalia menardii

D

Orbulina universa

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2009 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2009

Which of the following is a siliceous microfossil group ?

A

Conodonts

B

Radiolaria

C

Dinoflagellates

D

Foraminifera

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2009 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2009

What is the preferred microhabitat of the microfossil group that is the correct answer in Q.57?

A

Benthic

B

Planktic

C

Nektic

D

Nektobenthic

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2010 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2010

Which of the following combinations of extinction events and extinct organisms is NOT correct?

A

Cretaceous end – Dinosaurs

B

Triassic end – Conodonts

C

Permian end – Trilobites

D

Miocene end – Ammonites

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2011 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2011

The echinoids transformed from epifaunal to infaunal type in the Jurassic times. Consider the following morphological changes:
P. increase in size of spines
Q. increase in number of spines
R. development of phyllodes
S. bulging of shell
Which of the above changes were functionally advantageous in this transformation?

A

P, Q, R, S

B

P, S only

C

Q, S only

D

Q, R only

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2013 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2013

The test of organic-walled foraminifera is termed as

A

Microgranular

B

Hyaline

C

Porcellaneous

D

Tectinous

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2013 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2013

Match the dentition type in Group I with the bivalves in Group II.

A

P – 3, Q – 1, R – 4, S – 2

B

P – 1, Q – 2, R – 6, S – 5

C

P – 3, Q – 1, R – 5, S – 2

D

P – 2, Q – 1, R – 4, S – 6

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2014 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2014

From the list of planktic foraminifera below, the pair having a supplementary sutural aperture is (P) Globigerina (Q) Globorotalia (R) Globigerinoides (S) Orbulina

A

P, Q

B

Q, R

C

P, R

D

R, S

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2014 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2014

Match the morphological features (listed in Group I) with the corresponding fossils (listed in Group II) Group I (P) Callus (Q) Cusp (R) Sicula (S) Calyx Group II (1) Graptolite (2) Gastropod (3) Conodont (4) Foraminifer (5) Trilobite (6) Coral

A

P-2; Q-3; R-1; S-6

B

P-5; Q-3; R-1; S-2

C

P-3; Q-1; R-4; S-2

D

P-2; Q-3; R-4; S-6

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2014 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2014

Which one of the following marine environments is indicated by the assemblage of benthic foraminifera Quinqueloculina, Lenticulina, Ammonia, Elphidium?

A

Abyssal

B

Bathyal

C

Shelf

D

Hadal

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2015 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2015

Find the CORRECT statement amongst the following.

A

Delthyrium is a triangular cavity in cephalopod

B

Madreporite is a skeletal part of Brachiopoda

C

Pleuron is a part of thorax in Trilobite

D

Endocone is the jaw of an Ammonoid

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2016 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2016

Match the following patterns (listed in Group I) with their appropriate Cephalopod sutures (listed in Group II). Arrow gives the direction of aperture.

A

P-3; Q-2; R-4; S-1

B

P-2; Q-1; R-4; S-3

C

P-4; Q-3; R-1; S-2

D

P-3; Q-1; R-4; S-2

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2016 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2016

Match the following test composition (listed in Group I) with the microfossil taxa (listed in Group II)

A

P-4; Q-3; R-1; S-2

B

P-2; Q-1; R-4; S-3

C

P-4; Q-1; R-2; S-3

D

P-3; Q-4; R-1; S-2

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2022 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2022

Which one of the following is a dinosaur?

A

Stegodon

B

Stegosaurus

C

Equus

D

Otoceras

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2022 · Geology & Geophysics · Advanced topics in Geology · Paleontology

Geology & Geophysics (GG) 2022

Which one of the following is the CORRECT statement regarding the ecology of bivalves?

A

Pholas is a swimming form

B

Venus is a shallow burrower

C

Pecten is a stone borer

D

Spondylus is a deep burrower

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