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Key Facts: CHSE Odisha Elective Geology Exam
200 marks
Elective Geology total: Y1 and Y2 each Theory 70 + Practical 30
CHSE Odisha Science Courses of Studies (Geology)
3 hours
Typical duration of each 70-mark theory paper
CHSE Odisha Geology scheme of examination
30% / 40%
Common separate pass floors for theory and practical
CHSE Odisha Geology pass-mark statement in science_2016 syllabus
3-day field
Minimum geological field training before Year-2 practical eligibility
CHSE Odisha +2 Geology Year-2 regulations
In AHSE fee
No separate elective marketplace fee; included in session exam fee
CHSE Odisha AHSE fee structure via colleges
CHSE Odisha Elective Geology is a +2 Science elective (200 marks: Theory 70 + Practical 30 each year). Council Year-2 AHSE counts for the pass certificate. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation of theory knowledge covering topics from science_2016 Geology units—not a specimen-ID or field-practical simulation.
Sample CHSE Odisha Elective Geology Practice Questions
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1Which of the following best describes the scope of geology as a science?
2Which layer of the Earth is liquid and composed mainly of iron and nickel?
3The Mohorovičić discontinuity (Moho) marks the boundary between which two Earth layers?
4Which process involves the in-place breakdown of rocks by physical and chemical means without significant transport?
5U-shaped valleys are classic landforms produced mainly by which exogenetic agent?
6Which landform is typically produced by wind deposition of sand?
7Earthquakes are primarily classified among which type of geological process?
8Composite (stratovolcano) cones are built mainly by alternating layers of what materials?
9Which oceanic depth zone lies immediately beyond the continental shelf and descends steeply toward the deep ocean floor?
10Radiometric dating methods estimate the age of Earth materials by measuring what?
About the CHSE Odisha Elective Geology Exam
Odisha CHSE Higher Secondary Elective Geology follows the Science Courses of Studies (science_2016 framework). Year 1 builds Earth structure and surface processes, crystal systems, physical mineralogy of rock-forming and ore minerals, and introductory invertebrate/plant palaeontology. Year 2 develops igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic petrology (including khondalite), economic geology with an Odisha mineral overview (iron, manganese, copper, aluminium, chromium, coal, petroleum), applied groundwater and engineering geology, Indian Precambrian stratigraphy (Singhbhum–Odisha, Dharwar, Cuddapah, Vindhyan), and structural geology (attitude of beds, folds, faults, unconformities). Electives total 200 marks; the Council Year-2 theory and practical count toward the pass certificate.
Exam sponsor: Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha (CHSE Odisha). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
CHSE Odisha Higher Secondary Elective Geology carries 200 marks: Year 1 (Theory 70 + Practical 30 at college level) covering general geology, geomorphology, crystallography, mineralogy, and palaeontology; Year 2 (Theory 70 + Practical 30 at Council AHSE) covering petrology, economic and applied geology, stratigraphy, and structural geology. Each theory paper is typically about 3 hours. Year-2 practical requires prior college-organised field training (minimum three days). This free bank is an English MCQ study adaptation—not a full long-answer, specimen, or map-practical simulation.
Time Limit
3 hours (per 70-mark theory paper)
Passing Score
~30% theory and ~40% practical individually (confirm current AHSE circular)
Exam / Certification Fees
Included in the CHSE Odisha AHSE examination fee for the session (collected through the affiliated college/H.S. school; no separate public per-elective marketplace fee).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
General Geology & Geomorphology
Earth structure; weathering; river/glacier/wind landforms; earthquakes; volcanoes.
Crystallography
Symmetry, six systems, indices, normal-class models.
Mineralogy
Physical properties and syllabus mineral groups/ores.
Palaeontology
Preservation, index fossils, invertebrates, Gondwana flora.
Petrology
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and processes.
Structural Geology
Strike/dip, folds, faults, unconformities.
Stratigraphy & Indian Geology
Principles; Singhbhum–Odisha; Dharwar; Cuddapah; Vindhyan.
Economic & Applied Geology
Ore processes; Odisha resources; groundwater; dams/bridges/tunnels.
Preparing for the CHSE Odisha Elective Geology Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: ~30% theory and ~40% practical individually (confirm current AHSE circular)
- Assessment: CHSE Odisha Higher Secondary Elective Geology carries 200 marks: Year 1 (Theory 70 + Practical 30 at college level) covering general geology, geomorphology, crystallography, mineralogy, and palaeontology; Year 2 (Theory 70 + Practical 30 at Council AHSE) covering petrology, economic and applied geology, stratigraphy, and structural geology. Each theory paper is typically about 3 hours. Year-2 practical requires prior college-organised field training (minimum three days). This free bank is an English MCQ study adaptation—not a full long-answer, specimen, or map-practical simulation.
- Time limit: 3 hours (per 70-mark theory paper)
- Exam / certification fees: Included in the CHSE Odisha AHSE examination fee for the session (collected through the affiliated college/H.S. school; no separate public per-elective marketplace fee). Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is CHSE Odisha Higher Secondary Elective Geology examined?
Elective Geology carries 200 marks: Year 1 and Year 2 each have Theory 70 + Practical 30. Theory papers are typically about 3 hours with short and long questions. The Council Year-2 result contributes to the final pass certificate. Practical assesses crystallography/mineral/fossil work (Year 1) and rocks, maps, ore minerals, field report, and viva (Year 2)—not a pure MCQ board paper.
What does Year 1 Geology cover?
Paper I includes general geology and geomorphology (Earth constitution, weathering, fluvial/glacial/aeolian work, earthquakes, volcanoes), crystallography (symmetry, six systems, normal classes), mineralogy (physical properties and listed rock-forming/ore minerals), and palaeontology (preservation, index fossils, major invertebrate groups, Gondwana plant fossils).
What does Year 2 Geology cover?
Paper II covers petrology (igneous forms and rocks, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks including khondalite), economic geology (ore/gangue/tenor; magmatic and hydrothermal processes; Odisha mineral overview; Fe, Mn, Cu, Al, Cr, coal, petroleum), applied geology (groundwater; dam/bridge/tunnel sites), and stratigraphy plus structural geology (Indian Precambrian type areas; strike/dip; folds; faults; unconformities).
Is this practice bank the same format as the official CHSE paper?
No. Official assessment mixes written theory and practical specimen/map/field evidence. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concept revision of theory knowledge—not an official blueprint replica and not a substitute for practical records or field training.
What is the pass mark?
CHSE Odisha Geology requires candidates to pass theory and practical separately; commonly cited floors are about 30% in theory and about 40% in practical. Confirm the current AHSE notification on chseodisha.nic.in.
What mineral resources of Odisha are emphasised?
The syllabus overview stresses Odisha's importance for iron ore, manganese, copper, aluminium (bauxite), chromium (chromite), coal, and petroleum knowledge at an elementary economic-geology level, plus megascopic ID of haematite, magnetite, pyrolusite, psilomelane, chalcopyrite, bauxite, chromite, and related minerals in practicals.