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Under which ministry does the Geological Survey of India (GSI) operate?

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) operates under the Ministry of Mines.

What was the role of David Hiram Williams in the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?

David Hiram Williams was appointed 'Surveyor of coal districts and superintendent of coal works, Beng' for the Geological Survey of India (GSI).

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

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) was founded in 1851.

What was the initial purpose of the 'Coal Committee' formed in 1836?

The initial purpose of the 'Coal Committee' formed in 1836 was to study and explore the availability of coal in the eastern parts of India. Signup and view all the answers

Name one of the industries in which the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is the official participant?

One of the industries in which the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is the official participant is the steel industry. Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and in which year?

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) was founded by East India Company in 1851. Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial purpose of the 'Coal Committee' formed in 1836?

The initial purpose of the 'Coal Committee' formed in 1836 was to study and explore the availability of coal in the eastern parts of India. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in providing information to government, industry, and the general public?

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) serves as the prime provider of basic earth science information to government, industry, and general public. Signup and view all the answers

Who was David Hiram Williams and what was his role in the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?

David Hiram Williams was one of the first surveyors for the British Geological Survey and was appointed 'Surveyor of coal districts and superintendent of coal works, Beng' for the Geological Survey of India (GSI). Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the Survey of India founded and how does it relate to the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?

The Survey of India was founded in 1767, making it the second oldest survey in India after the Geological Survey of India (GSI) which was founded in 1851. Signup and view all the answers

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Geological Survey of India (GSI)

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) operates under the Ministry of Mines.
The GSI was founded in 1851 by Thomas Oldham.
The initial purpose of the 'Coal Committee' formed in 1836 was to investigate the potential for coal resources in India.
David Hiram Williams, a geologist, was the first Superintendent of the GSI and played a key role in its early development.
The GSI is an official participant in the mining industry.
The GSI provides geological information to government, industry, and the general public.

Survey of India

The Survey of India was founded in 1767, and its work later contributed to the formation of the GSI in 1851.
The Survey of India helped to establish the initial mapping and geographical information needed for the GSI's geological explorations.

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Test your knowledge of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) with this quiz. Explore the history, functions, and significance of this scientific agency in India's geological studies. From its founding in 1851 to its role as a provider of essential earth science information, see how much you know about this influential organization.