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20 PYQ across 5 exams · 1979–2026 — the complete chronological timeline of how UPSC has tested this idea, oldest to newest.

CSE 1979 → CDS 2014 → … → GEO 2025
19791 PYQ
CSEQ61
The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of…
20011 PYQ
CSEQ36
Consider the following statements made about the sedimentary rocks: 1. Sedimentary rocks are formed at the earth's surface by the hydrologic…
20141 PYQ
CDSQ90
Consider the following statements : 1. Weathered rock with change of volume is called saprolite. 2. The process of landscape formation by de…
20152 PYQs
CAPFQ68
Various landforms observed on the surface of the earth are due to the : 1. differences in the type and structure of the crustal material 2. …
CDSQ13
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Weathering type) A. Chemical weatheri…
20213 PYQs
CAPFQ61
Which one of the following is not a type of chemical weathering?…
CSEQ64
The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of…
NDAQ111
The process whereby certain minerals absorb water, expand and change is called as…
20223 PYQs
NDAQ127
The formation of 'tors' on small rocky hills is associated with which among the following?…
NDAQ118
While travelling to a hilly region, you notice a massive boulder, which was loosened by heavy rains and moved downhill. This has resulted du…
NDAQ138
Consider the following statements: 1. Rocks do not remain in their original form for long and undergo transformation. 2. Transformation of r…
20243 PYQs
CDSQ82
Which one of the following is not an example of chemical weathering ?…
CSEQ7
Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks. Statement-II : Rain water contains…
NDAQ112
Which one among the following processes is NOT part of chemical weathering ?…
20253 PYQs
CAPFQ72
Consider the following statements with reference to salt weathering : 1. Salts in rocks expand due to thermal action, hydration and crystall…
CDSQ3
Which of the following statements with reference to Salt Weathering is/are correct ? 1. Salt crystallisation is the most effective of all th…
GEOQ56
Exfoliation in rocks can occur due to forces induced by 1. carbonation 2. oxidation 3. temperature change Select the correct answer using th…
20263 PYQs
CDSQ70
Consider the following statements about Mechanical Weathering : 1. More compact and highly consolidated rocks are least affected by freeze-t…
CDSQ79
During chemical weathering, when minerals in feldspar change to kaolinite clays, the process is termed as :…
GEOQ25
Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Weathering results in mechanical disintegration and chemical decomposition of rocks. State…
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