Book Review: V. S. Joji. Published by O.K. International Publishing House Pvt. LTD., New Delhi, 2017, 434p

BOOK REVIEW
AN INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY WITH MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS by

V. S. Joji. Published by O.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2017, 434p.
The book 'An Introduction to Geology with multiple-choice himself and motivate for studying and understanding rather than just
questions' by V.S. Joji is a novel contribution to the subject of reading.
geology which is losing its sheen among young students due to The author has presented the complex and incongruent topics in
opening up of new avenues of learning backed with bright job simple form supported by illustration for easy understanding. The
potential. Geology, the mother of basic physical science, is a very book provides first-hand information on varied topics without dwelling
enthralling subject. Joji has once again proved it by vividly describing deep thus it could keep alive the inquisitiveness among the learners.
different topics in simple and subtle way. As the title mentions, it is Though the book is ideal for students, it would also worth reading for
indeed an introduction to geology, the author has introduced all the teachers as it would refresh on basic concepts and provide gist on
related topics to cater to the wide spectrum of readers and has also latest trends in the sphere of geosciences. The choice of multiple-
made efforts in including the latest trends in the domain of earth science. questions is also innovative and thought provoking among the readers.
The initial three sections of the book (I-III) discusses elaborately In the processes of providing information on wide-range of topics the
about different branches of the geosciences. Section IV is exclusively author has just introduced them and avoided elaboration to the required
devoted for GATE test papers with solutions of the last five year 2013- extent. It is apparent that focus was more on the capacity build-up of
2017. Apart from these answered questions of the most popular the students on geology for criteria based assessment or gaining
admission test, each topic of geology has good number of multiple- admission of employment. Above all the book is must for all those
choice questions with answers. The book is very ideal for students as concerned with geology as it will serve as a reference book.
it provides good learning opportunity and also exposes them to the
probable questions for competitive tests either for admission to Rajeev Gandhi National Ground Water A.G.S. REDDY
higher studies or placements. Reading material followed by question Training and Research Institute,
bank is an unique combination as it encourages the reader to evaluate Raipur – 492 001
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BOOK REVIEW

AN INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY WITH MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS by

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ANTARCTIC & OCEAN

INVITES NOMINATIONS FROM SCIENTISTS/RESEARCHERS FOR

Advt. No. NCAOR/58/17 For and on behalf of NCAOR

JOUR.GEOL.SOC.INDIA, VOL.90, OCT. 2017 503

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