• Discuss the processes of mineralization of Pegmatites. (2013)
• Discuss the mineralization associated with pegmatites.(2012)
• Name various geochemical prospecting methods for minerals. Describe any one of them in detail with examples. (2011)
• Describe various kinds of gemstones and give their occurrences from Pakistan.(2001)
• Discuss prospects for mineral –based industries in Pakistan .(2012)

• Discuss in detail the geology of non-metallic minerals in Northern Areas of Pakistan. (2013)
• Discuss with reference to geographical distribution, economic value and occurrences of Non-Metallic Minerals of Pakistan. (2009)
• Describe the variety of metallic minerals available in Pakistan. Also point out the types of industries which can be set up based on these metallic minerals.(2008)
• Discuss with reference to geographical distribution, economic value and kind of occurrences, various metallic ores and minerals from Pakistan. (2007)
• Discuss metallic mineral resources of Pakistan? Suggest economically viable, mineral-based industries for various deposits? (2003)

• Describe formation and ocurences of salt deposits of Salt Range area and its utilzation in various industries.(2014)
• Describe genesis and metalogeny of Muslim Bagh chromite deposits.(2014)
• Discuss the occurrence and industrial utilization of bentonite deposits of Pakistan. (2013)
• Discuss the genesis of primary Kaolin deposits of Pakistan. Also describe different end uses of this commodity.(2012)
• Write about the tectonic setting and metallogenic province of RecoDiK Copper – Gold Belt of Baluchistan. Discuss the genesis and petrography of the deposit. (2011)
• Describe the occurrence and industrial utilization of bentonite deposits of Azad Kashmir. (2010)
  
• Describe the process of Magmatic concentration during formation of mineral Deposits. (2007)
• What is PORPHYRY Copper deposit? Describe the geology of SAINDAK area.(2004)
• Discuss mineral deposits of Hydrothermal Origin. (2002)
• What are salt domes? Discuss their evolution and economic significance. (2001)
• Define metallogeny with reference to plate tectonics, giving examples from Pakistan.(2000)

• What are the important radioactive minerals? Discuss their host rocks and occurrences in Pakistan. (2003)
• Briefly describe occurrence of radioactive minerals in Pakistan.(2000)

• Discuss the efficiency of expulsion and also discuss how this expulsion (primary migration) does occurs form source rocks? (2007)
• Describe the environmental conditions of the transformation of organic matter into kerogen. How the expulsion occurs from the source work? (2001)

• Discus diferent geophysical techniques used to prospect hydrocarbon deposit in an area.(2014)
• Short Note - Sequence stratigraphic approach in exploration of hydrocarbons (2013)
• Describe the theories regarding the origin of hydrocarbons. Also discuss the primary migration of Hydrocarbons. (2012)
• Describe the theories regarding the origin of Petroleum and Primary Migration of Hydrocarbons.(2010)
• Briefly describe origin, migration and occurrences of hydrocarbons. Discuss hydrocarbon provinces of Pakistan. (2003)
• How gravity and magnetic techniques are useful in hydrocarbon exploration?(2001)

• Describe the Trap mechanism and classify the kinds of traps according to Allen Allen. (2009)
• Describe the factors controlling organic productivity of organic mass. Discuss the mechanism of oil trapping. (2007)

• Evaluate Thar coal deposits for power generation. Describe major constrain in this regard.(2014)
• Discuss the occurrence, stratigraphy and the reserve of coal in salt range(Cis and Trans Indus). (2012)
• Give the occurrence of coal deposits in the Kirthar Province of Lower Indus Basin. Describe their stratigraphic association, coal varieties and reserves. (2011)
• Discuss the future prospect of coal mining in Pakistan with reference to Sindh region especially. (2009)
• Describe the ranks of Coal. What are the problems of Utilization of THAR Coal? (2004)
  
• What are the major coalfields of Pakistan? Discuss their Rank and Quality, and propose their suitable industrial applications. (2003)
• Discuss formation of coal deposit, their classification and occurrence in Pakistan.(2002)

• Describe the structure and stratigraphy of SUI gas field. What are the advantages and disadvantages of an international gas pipeline to Pakistan? (2004)
• Briefly describe the case histories of the following oil and gas fields:(2001) (a) Marl Gas Field
  (b) Khaskhaili Oil Field
  (c) Dhulian Oil Field
  (d) Dhodhak Condensate Field

• Discus those geotechnical properties which are considered essential for the selection of durable building material.(2014)
• What is the role of an Engineering Geologist in the site investigation of a mega project. (2010)
• Give an account of the geological materials used as building stones.(2002)

Dams

• Discuss salient feature of Tarbela Dam.(2010)
• Discuss the characteristics features of Building Material and enlist all those factors consider for construction of a Dam. (2009)
• Describe the geological factors required for selection of Dam site.(2008)
• What geological factors must be considered in the selection of sites for DAMS? Discuss the silting problem in Mangla and Terbela. (2004)
• Briefly discuss the geological factors, which should be taken into consideration while selecting a suitable site for the construction of dams.(2002)
• How sites for dams’ construction are investigated? Which site you will suggest for dam construction on Indus River? Discuss.(2001)
• Describe various types of dams and factors influencing their construction (2000)

Bridges

• What geological factors are considered for the sites of Bridges especially in Hilly areas and what consideration should be taken into account for its long life?(2007)

Tunnels

• What geological considerations are essential before selecting a site for and during construction of a tunnel? Discuss in detail. (2011)

• What are the posible causes of water loging and salinity in Pakistan? Discus some remedial measures for the reclamation of such soil.(2014)
• Why we have more water logging in Sindh region and also discuss various kinds of Aquifer found in this region. (2007)
• Write any essay on the water resources of Pakistan. Suggest measures to control water-logging and salinity. (2003)
• Write in detail note on salinity and water logging problems in Sindh Region.(2001)

• Short Note - Types of Aquifers (2001) (2012) (2013)
• What is Aquifer? Describe various types of Aquifers? How can we solve the problem of pollution of underground water? (2008)
• Describe various types of aquifers and the law governing movement of groundwater.(2002)

• Discuss various types and patterns of slope failures in Pakistan and their stability techniques. (2013)
• Discuss the different types of slope failure and their stability techniques. (2012)
• Describe various modes of slope failures in rocks .(2010)

• What factors are responsible for Landslides? How will you stabilize a frequently sliding mass of shales and mudstone?(2004)
• What are LANDSLIDES? Discuss various hazards associate with them. Describe measures to control landslides. (2003)

• What are Kimberlites? Discuss their distribution in space and time, geological setting and petrography. (2011)
• Describe the characteristics of reservoir rocks and enlist producing reservoir rocks of Indus Basin.(2009)
• Describe the Geology (formation,lithology ,age) of the Source Rocks of Petroleum in the Indus Basin of Pakistan .(2008)

• Short Note - Exploration in Badin Block in Lower Indus Basin with reference to Stratigraphic Traps Exploration Strategy. (2013)
• How the geochemical survey is used for the exploration of mineral deposits? (2010)
• Describe the Seismic method of Exploration and briefly discuss the mechanism of seismograph and geophones. (2009)
• What are various Geophysical techniques used for exploration of mineral deposits? (2008)
• Discuss two common geophysical techniques employed in the exploration of oil and for groundwater.(2004)
  
• Discuss geophysical prospecting: techniques employed for the exploration of metals, water and hydrocarbons.(2003)
• What geophysical technique(s) is/are recommended for the prospection of iron-ore deposits? Give details of the techniques and instrument(s) used for this type of survey. (2002)
• Write note on “geophysical method used for oil exploration.” (2000)
• Make a diagram of a modern drilling rig, label its various parts and discuss the function of the water-based and oil drilling muds in Oil well drilling. (2002)

• Give the criteria for lithological interpretation on an aerial photograph.Briefly discuss the merits and demerits of Aerial Photography and Satellite Remote Sensing over each other. (2011)
• What are various steps involved in the process of preparation of geological map of an area? What is the use of aerial photographs in this process? (2008)
• How photo geology and remote sensing does help in mineral exploration? (2007)
• Write note on “use of remote sensing in mineral exploration .” (2000)

• Discuss in detail the causative mechanisms of earthquakes in Pakistan. (2013)
• Describe the economic significance of the Pab Formation in Lower Indus Basin.(2013)
• Elaborate Hydrologic Cycle. How the water-flow budget of an hydrologic basin is calculated? (2011)
• What is meant by alkali – aggregate reaction ? Elaborate the concepts of Alkali – Silica reaction. (2010)
• What is Kerogen ? Describe the processes involve in the evolution of Kerogen to Pertroleum ? (2008)
• Explain the DARCY Law. Can groundwater exploration be an alternate to Kalabagh Dam? (2004)

• Geothermal energy (2014)
• Driling mud (2014)
• Land slides (2014)
• Foundation analysis (2013)
• Hydrological Cycle (2012) (2013)
  
• Lag time or bottom-up figure (2002)
• Coal and its varieties (2002)
• Marble deposits in Pakistan(2002)
• Geochemical exploration technique (2001)
• Radioactive minerals of Pakistan (2001)
• Metallogeny of Pakistan (2001)

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