PMS Geology Past Paper 2024 PDF

PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024
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.

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Q1. Discuss the different hypotheses and theories explaining the origin of the Earth and the Solar System.

Q2. Briefly describe the theory of plate tectonics, Sketch and explain the following interaction within the earth plates, and provide examples.

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Q3. Briefly discuss the various Taphonomic and Diagenetic evolution processes with examples.

Q4. Discuss the principles of stratigraphy and geological correlations.

Q5. Why Salt of Pakistan is called the museum of geology? Explain the Permian and Mesozoic rocks exposed in the Salt Range area with their characteristic features.

Q6. a) Describe the textural classification of the Igneous rocks.

b) Describe the classification of Igneous rocks based on major element chemistry and give examples from Pakistan.

Q7. a) Discuss the significance of banded Iron formations in the evolutionary history of the earth.

b) Discuss the classification of elements for their geochemical affinity.

Q8. Discuss the polymorphic transformation in minerals.

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SUBJECT: Geology (Paper-II)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100

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Q1. Write a note on the Uranium deposits of Pakistan.

Q2. Discuss the fundamental principles of Engineering Geology.

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Q3. Describe the distribution of groundwater. Write down about groundwater as one of the most valuable natural resources.

Q4. What is the difference between fractures and joints? Discuss the importance of Fracture and joint analysis.

Q5. Explain the application of GIS and Remote sensing in mineral exploration.

Q6. What is raster and vector data? Write a difference between raster and vector data models.

Q7. Discuss in detail the concept and terminology of faults. Discuss criteria for identification of faults.

Q8. Discuss in detail the classification, origin, and occurrence of Conglomerates.