Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
Competitive Examination for Recruitment to BPS-17 Posts under the Federal Government
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 Marks
PAPER : GEOLOGY
PART – II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II by selecting TWO questions from EACH SECTION. (20×4)
SECTION-I
Q.2 Define tectonic processes. Describe how compressional mountain-building produces folds, faults, overthrust faults, and thrust sheets.
Q.3 Illustrate the precipitation-producing mechanisms.
Q.4 Describe tides. Elaborate on their causes, nature, and effects.
Q.5 Discuss the human impact on the carbon cycle.
SECTION-II
Q.6 Discuss the state in the new world order in changing global political landscapes.
Q.7 Describe sustainable urbanization in bridging green and brown agendas.
Q.8 Write a note on any two of the following:
(a) Sustainable agriculture
(b) North American manufacturing belt
(c) Renewable energy
Note: Before 2016 Geography had Two Papers.