FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION – 2025
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. a) discuss the interior of the earth in detail. Also, describe the processes involved in the formation of igneous rocks.
b) what are the laws of superposition and faunal succession? Describe the classification and nomenclature of stratigraphic units in detail. (20)
Q. No. 3. a) What are the main types of sedimentary rocks and how are they formed? also, describe the classification scheme of these sedimentary rocks in detail.
b) Discuss the optical properties of common rock-forming minerals in detail. (20)
Q. No. 4. Write comprehensive notes on the following topics. (20)
(a) Tectonic framework of Pakistan (b) Geothermal energy resource potentials of Pakistan
Q. No. 5. a) Write a detailed note on “geophysical techniques utilized in the exploration of mineral deposits, oil/gas, and groundwater”.
b) Discuss migration types in hydrocarbon exploration. Also, describe secondary and enhanced oil recovery techniques in detail. (20)
SECTION-II
Q. No. 6. a) what is Walther’s law of superposition? Discuss concepts and significance of sequence stratigraphy.
b) Describe the “upper Indus basin with respect to its hydrocarbon potentials” in detail. (20)
Q. No. 7. What is the role of Engineering Geology in the development of CPEC projects? Explain it with suitable examples. (20)
Q. No. 8. a) Discuss various classification schemes of mineral deposits in details.
b) Describe various metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits of Pakistan. Also, discuss their significance and abundance in detail. (20)
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