FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION – 2023
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BS – 17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
GEOLOGY
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART – I (MCQs): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART – I (MCQs): MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART – II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE:
(i) Part – II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART – II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in Accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(v) No Page / Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
(iv) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
PART-II
SECTION-I
Q. No. 2. Discuss the history and component of geological time scale. (20)
Q. No. 3. Discuss the trilobites and their significance in Paleozoic stratigraphy. (20)
Q. No. 4. Write a comprehensive note on IUGS classification of volcanic rocks. (20)
Q. No. 5. How salt can be identified in the field? Discuss the stratigraphic, physiographic, and geometric criteria.(20)
SECTION-II
Q. No. 6. Discuss in detail the mostly applied geophysical techniques in mineral exploration. (20)
Q. No. 7. Explain the primary and secondary migration of Hydrocarbons. (20)
Q. No. 8. What are mostly conducted modes of subsurface investigations at dam sites? Discuss comprehensively with figures where required. (20)
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