PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF
PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE – 2019
SUBJECT: GEOLOGY (PAPER – I)
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
NOTE: Attempt Five Questions in All. Attempt in Urdu or English.
Q No. 1: Describe the geology, mode of occurrence and significance of uranium deposits of Pakistan. (20)
Q No. 2: Explain Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) and discuss their application in mineral prospecting and engineering geology. (20)
Q No. 3: Describe the following: (10 + 10 = 20)
(i) Geothermal Energy (ii) Geological Significance of Fossils
Q No. 4: Discuss various modes of slope failure and explain slope stability methods. (20)
Q No. 5: Describe the properties of natural occurring materials used as aggregate in cement concrete. (20)
Q No. 6: Discuss the following: (10 + 10 = 20)
(i) Site investigation of Dams (ii) Climate changing phenomena
Q No. 7: What are the Principles of Stratigraphy? Discuss the Stratigraphy of Salt Range. (20)
Q No. 8: Writes short notes on the following: (4 x 5 = 20)
(i) Clastic Rocks (ii) Types of Joints (iii) Classification of Folds (iv) Glacial Landforms