BPSC Mineral Development Officer Geology Question Paper 2025 PDF
- Conducted By BPSC
- Maximum Marks 100
- Duration 1:30 Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Mineral Development Officer |
| Conducting Body | BPSC |
| Paper | Geology |
| Subject | Geology |
| Duration | 1:30 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This document contains the Geology question paper for the Mineral Development Officer examination conducted by BPSC. The paper is worth 100 marks and allows 1 hour and 30 minutes for completion. It includes instructions for candidates and a mix of objective and descriptive questions covering various aspects of geology, essential for aspirants preparing for this competitive exam. The paper code is 12/KVPP/M-2025-03.
Major Topics Covered
- Pure Shear
- Simple Shear
- Pinacoid
- Olivine Alteration
- Banded Gabbro
- Sphericity
- Roundness
- Palingenesis
- Oceanic Volcanoes
- Stratotype
- Radioactive Waste
- Borehole Logging
- Fold Classification
- Pyroxene Group
- Diopside-Albite-Anorthite System
- Basaltic Magma Fractionation
- Sediment Provenance
- Environment of Deposition
- Metamorphic Rocks
- Chemical Equilibrium
- Mineralogical Phase Rule
- Plane Table Surveying
- Theodolite Surveying
- Gravity Prospecting
- Magmatic Prospecting
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Mineral Development Officer preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
- Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
- Helpful for analysing question trends
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- BPSC Mineral Development Officer Exam Pattern
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Instructions
- required. [10 \times 2 = 20] Difference between pure shear and simple shear. a) Draw a sketch of fourth order pinacoid. b) Alteration of olivine. c) What is banded gabbro? d) Write a note on sphericity and roundness. e) What is palingenesis? f) Migrating oceanic volcanoes. g) What is stratotype? h) Radioactive waste. i) Logging of boreholes. j) KV-103 (Turn Over) 12/KVPP/M-2025-03 \mathbf 1
Questions (page 2)
Q3. and paragenesis of pyroxene group. [20] Discuss diopside- albite- anorthite system in relation to fractionation of basaltic
Q4. [20] magma. How minerals help in understanding the provenance of sediments and their
Q5. environment of deposition? [20] Give an account of the mineralogical textural and chemical criteria for the existence
Q6. of chemical equilibrium in metamorphic rocks. How can it be verified by the [15 + 5 = 20] mineralogical phase rule? Give principle, method and procedure of plane table and theodolite in surveying.
Q7. [10 + 10 = 20] State the principle of gravity and magmatic prospecting methods. Mention the
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is for the Mineral Development Officer position.
Which conducting body organizes this exam?
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts this exam.
What is the subject of this question paper?
The subject is Geology.
What is the maximum marks for the Geology paper?
The maximum marks for the paper are 100.
What is the time duration allowed for the exam?
Candidates are allowed 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the paper.
What is the paper code mentioned on the question paper?
The paper code is 12/KVPP/M-2025-03.