PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2020
For Recruitment to the Posts of Provincial Management Service (PMS)
SUBJECT: Geology (Paper-I)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English.
Q. No. 1
Discuss the different hypotheses and theories explaining the origin of the Earth and the Solar System. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 2
Discuss the major classifications of folds. What are the two types of geologic structures involved in the formation of mountains like the Himalayas? (20 Marks)
Q. No. 3
Briefly discuss the various taphonomic and diagenetic processes with examples. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 4
How does the theory of plate tectonics explain the formation and deformation of the Earth’s surface? Also discuss where crust is being created, destroyed, or remains unchanged. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 5
Discuss the various physical and chemical weathering processes involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 6
Why is the Salt Range of Pakistan called a “field museum of geology”? Also explain Permian and Mesozoic rocks exposed in the Salt Range with their characteristic features. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 7
Discuss the various physical and chemical properties of minerals. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 8
Write short notes on the following: (5 × 4 = 20 Marks)
a) Bowen’s Reaction Series (BRS)
b) Micro and Macro Evolution
c) Plutonic rocks
d) Geochemical cycles
SUBJECT: Geology (Paper-II)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English.
Q. No. 1
Describe the theories regarding the origin of the Earth. Also describe the internal structure of the Earth. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 2
Define drainage pattern and discuss different types of drainage patterns. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 3
Describe the following: (20 Marks)
a) Earth satellite systems for remote sensing
b) Principles of stratigraphy
Q. No. 4
Describe the scientific reasons for climate change and discuss the theories related to climate change. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 5
Define fossils and fossilization. Discuss the modes of fossil preservation. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 6
Differentiate between fracture and joint. Describe the genetic classification of joints. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 7
Define igneous rocks and describe their classification on the basis of chemical composition with examples. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 8
Write short notes on the following: (5 × 4 = 20 Marks)
a) Dam site investigation
b) Uranium and strategic metals
c) Clastic sedimentary rocks
d) Geothermal energy
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