UPSC MAINS - Possible Bouncer - Briefly describe cataclasite and pseudotachylite rocks.
NB - This is a question from core GEOLOGY - often repeated for mains in Geology optional. But such questions can come in Geography paper in UPSC as a BOUNCER QUESTION. This makes the paper tough and make people worthless, having to face such questions in the examination hall. STRATEGY - Be calm, keep cool, just realise that the question tough/ bouncer for you will be a bouncer for every one. From the words- figure out some area of syllabus - Structure answer with key words like - formation-- compositions-- features importance etc.. add key words like - faultlines, matamorphic rocks, pulvarise and fractures of existing rocks, textural characteristics, etc This strategy will help you to manage this kind of questions. Cataclasite rocks are a fascinating result of Earth's powerful forces. Here's a breakdown: Formation: Imagine the immense pressure and grinding that occurs during earthquakes or along fault lines in the Earth's crust. This intense crushing and shearing...