Definition(s)
Geological Survey
“Geological survey” includes the examination of exposed rocks in the field, the collection of the necessary specimens of rocks and other materials, investigations in the laboratory, the preparation of geological maps and geological sections and all other operations essential for the determination of the geological nature, age and structure of rocks in any area.
Source: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 1959 (As amended from time to time), India, as amended as of May 2013. Regulations
Geological Survey
“Geophysical survey” means the search, by instruments for the presence of suitable underground geological structure and includes the sinking of bore-holes for detonating explosives for the purpose, but not the drilling or deep bore-holes or the sinking of trial shafts, trenches, or other kinds of large and deep excavations connected with prospecting.
Source: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 1959 (As amended from time to time), India, as amended as of May 2013. Regulations