PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2023
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
What is geomorphology? Briefly discuss the role of exogenic and endogenic geomorphic processes in shaping the Earth. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 2
Describe stress, stress ellipse, and stress ellipsoid. Discuss the Mohr stress diagram. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 3
What parameters are most commonly used to characterize the structure of paleo-communities, and which of these parameters are most likely to be influenced by taphonomic processes? (20 Marks)
Q. No. 4
Define sedimentary environments and discuss the basic tools of environmental analysis. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 5
Define different types of rocks. Discuss the mineralogical composition, texture, origin, and uses of Granite, Limestone, Marble, and Schist. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 6
Differentiate between high-temperature and low-temperature geochemistry. Also discuss the applications of geochemical thermodynamics in geology. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 7
Write short notes on the following: (5 × 4 = 20 Marks)
a. Earth crust
b. Evaporites
c. Metamorphic grades
d. Laccolith and Phacolith
Q. No. 8
Discuss the geochemistry of weathering and point out the basic reactions involved. (20 Marks)
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
What is plate tectonics? Write a comprehensive note on plate boundaries. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 2
What are natural resources? Explain their value and types. Describe briefly the uses of natural resources. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 3
Which types of analysis are required for dam site investigation? (20 Marks)
Q. No. 4
What is a landslide? Explain the types of landslides and the factors that trigger them. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 5
Which points should be kept in mind while evaluating overlay operations (vector data)? (20 Marks)
Q. No. 6
What is a coordinate system? Define latitude and longitude. Also explain the difference between projected coordinate system and geographic coordinate system. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 7
Discuss the impact of climate change in Pakistan during the last two decades. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 8
Sandstone makes up about one-fourth of the total volume of sedimentary rocks. Describe the major framework components of sandstone and discuss characteristics of its major classes. (20 Marks)
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