Petroleum Geology – MCQs

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1. Petroleum geology primarily studies:





2. Most petroleum is found in which type of rocks?





3. The source rock for most hydrocarbons is:





4. Reservoir rocks are mainly:





5. The cap rock in a petroleum trap functions to:





6. Porosity in reservoir rocks indicates:





7. Permeability in rocks refers to:





8. Which of the following is NOT a type of petroleum trap?





9. An anticline is an example of a:





10. Salt domes act as traps because:





11. The main element in hydrocarbons is:





12. Which of the following methods is commonly used for petroleum exploration?





13. Migration of hydrocarbons occurs due to:





14. Which gas is often associated with petroleum reservoirs?





15. Source rocks are rich in:





16. Maturation of hydrocarbons takes place under:





17. The petroleum system consists of:





18. Oil window refers to the depth range where:





19. Gas window refers to:





20. Kerogen is:





21. Which geophysical method is most widely used for petroleum exploration?





22. Primary migration occurs from:





23. Secondary migration occurs from:





24. A stratigraphic trap is formed due to:





25. Which is considered the best type of source rock?





26. A dry hole refers to:





27. Which is a common reservoir drive mechanism?





28. Bitumen is primarily found in:





29. The term “capillary pressure” in reservoirs relates to:





30. Petroleum reservoirs usually contain three phases:





31. Which of the following is a non-conventional petroleum resource?





32. The main agent for hydrocarbon generation is:





33. The term “reservoir drive” means:





34. Oil shales are rich in:





35. Which geological structure often indicates hydrocarbon traps?





36. The main control on hydrocarbon accumulation is:





37. Petroleum systems require:





38. Tar sands are mainly found in:





39. A gas cap in a reservoir occurs:





40. Which hydrocarbon phase is the lightest?





41. The “trap” in petroleum geology ensures:





42. The primary origin of petroleum is:





43. Biogenic gas is formed at:





44. Thermogenic gas is formed by:





45. Which type of basin is favorable for petroleum accumulation?





46. Which of the following is NOT used in petroleum geology exploration?





47. Oil-prone kerogen type is:





48. Gas-prone kerogen type is:





49. Which is the main factor for the quality of petroleum reservoirs?





50. Petroleum geology is essential because it:




 FOUNDATIONAL SUBJECTS (Year 1 – Year 2)

  1. Engineering Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics) – MCQs

  2. Fluid Mechanics – MCQs

  3. Thermodynamics – MCQs

  4. Computer Programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python) – MCQs

  5. Introduction to Engineering – MCQs

  6. Geology for Engineers – MCQs

  7. Technical Communication – MCQs

 CORE PETROLEUM ENGINEERING SUBJECTS (Year 2 – Year 4)

  1. Introduction to Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  2. Petroleum Geology – MCQs

  3. Drilling Engineering – MCQs

  4. Reservoir Engineering – MCQs

  5. Production Engineering – MCQs

  6. Petroleum Fluid Properties – MCQs

  7. Well Logging and Formation Evaluation – MCQs

  8. Petroleum Economics – MCQs

  9. Petroleum Refining and Processing – MCQs  

  10. Natural Gas Engineering – MCQs

  11. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) – MCQs

  12. Well Testing – MCQs

  13. Reservoir Simulation – MCQs

  14. Drilling Fluids and Cementing – MCQs

  15. Offshore Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  16. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) – MCQs

  17. Petroleum Project Management – MCQs

  18. Corrosion Engineering – MCQs

  19. Artificial Lift Techniques – MCQs

  20. Petrophysics – MCQs

 LABORATORIES & PRACTICALS (Theory-based MCQs can be made from these)

  1. Drilling Fluids Lab – MCQs

  2. Core Analysis Lab – MCQs

  3. Reservoir Simulation Lab – MCQs

  4. Rock and Fluid Properties Lab – MCQs

  5. Well Logging Lab – MCQs

 ELECTIVES (Optional/Advanced)

  1. Energy Transition and Sustainability – MCQs

  2. Unconventional Resources (Shale, Tight Gas, etc.) – MCQs

  3. Data Analytics in Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  4. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – MCQs

  5. Petroleum Law and Policy – MCQs

  6. Pipeline Engineering – MCQs

  7. Renewable Energy Integration – MCQs