Q1: The components of crude oil can be classified into two hydrocarbon series:

a. Propane series and Naphthalene series b. Methane series and Naphthalene series
c. Methane series and Propane series d. Methalene series and Naphthalene series
1 a is correct
2 b is correct
3 c is correct
4 d is correct

Q2: Choose the right option - The question may have more than one correct
answer 
Which of the following statements are true?

a) Lignite has a carbon content of less than 90 percent.

b) Anthracite has a carbon content of 60-75 percent.

c) Acid rain is caused by burning coals with a high sulphur content.

d) Coal originated from the decay of micro-organisms in the sea.

e) Oil originated from the decay of vegetation in the Carboniferous Period.

1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d
5 Only e

Q3: Petroleum comes from the Latin words ------- and -------. a. Petro, Leum
b. Petra, Leum c. Petra, Oleum d. Petro, Aleum
1 a is correct
2 b is correct
3 c is correct
4 d is correct

Q4: Paraffinic oils are light in colour, ---------- to brown in transmitted light
and ------------ in reflected light. a. Green, Red b. Yellow, Green c. Yellow, Pink
d. White, Green
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d
Q5: Most sediments accumulate as a mixture of ----------- particles and
--------------. a. Mineral, Water b. Mineral, Croude Oil c. Croude Oil, Water d.
Croude Oil, Gas
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q6: To produce ------- from the reservoir, wells are drilled through the surface
of the earth.
1 Oil
2 Gas
3 Liquid
4 Petrol

Q7: Which of the following were formed by the natural evaporation of sea
water from an enclosed basin?
1 Salt
2 Trap
3 Salt beds
4 Seal

Q8: Fit the best option 

4D Seismic Surveys have been a growing technical success, and for some operators, have greatly
influenced key reservoir management decision.

Q9: Thermal maturation is determined by Thermal Alteration Index (TAI). The

principal oil generating phase is at TAI of -----------. Light oil and gas are
obtained by alternation of Sapropelic/mixed type at TAI ------------. a. 1.25 -
2.00, 2 - 2.50 b. 2.25 - 3.00, 3 - 3.50 c. 3.25 - 4.00, 4 - 4.50 d. 4.25 - 5.00, 5 - 5.50
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d
Q10: Geochemical exploration techniques can be direct or indirect.
1 Direct
2 Indirect
3 a and b
4 None of these

Q11: Paraffins are straight-chain hydrocarbons having a general formula: a.

C2nH2n+2 b. C2n+2H2 c. CnH2n+2 d. C2nH2n
1 a is correct
2 b is correct
3 c is correct
4 d is correct

Q12: Optimal acquisition varies according to ---------------- conditions and

involves employing the appropriate source (both type and intensity), optimal
configuration of receivers, and orientation of receiver lines with respect to
geological features. a. Local b. Global c. Both d. None of these

1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q13: Fit the best option 

As the source rock is buried deeper in the Earth, increasing pressure of the overlying rocks squeezes and
compacts the rock to provide the driving forces to expel water, oil and gas.

Q14: Read the following statements and tell which of the mentioned option is
CORRECT: 1. All oil wells are drilled by the ------------- method. 2. Drilling
operations starts after the drilling crew sets up the rig. a. Rotary drilling,
Before b. Rotary drilling, After c. Rock drilling, Before d. Rock drilling, After
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d
Q15: The ------------- well technology and drilling technique has lowered the
economic barriers to accessing small and geologically complex reservoirs. a.
Snake b. Smart c. Deep d. None of these
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q16: What do you think would happen to the boundary between the
sandstone and shale facies? a. The boundary would shift to the left with
falling sea level b. The boundary would shift to the right with falling sea level
c. The boundary would stay in the same position d. None of these

1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d
1 points   
Q17: In order to have adequate and detailed image of subsurface, it is
essential to use ---------------- imaging techniques. a. 1D b. 2D c. 3D d. 4D
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q18: Crude oil was discovered in Digboi, Assam, India in: a. Late 17th century
b. Late 18th century c. Late 19th century d. Late 20th century
1 a is correct
2 b is correct
3 c is correct
4 d is correct

Q19: Which rocks collect and hold hydrocarbons underground. a. Source rock
b. Reservoir rock c. Roof rock d. All of above
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d
Q20: Mathematically, porosity is the open space in a rock divided by the
-------------. a. Total rock area b. Total rock volume (solid and space) c. Total
rock desity d. Total rock (Solid only)
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q21: ONGC has more than ------- percent of the blocks and the remaining are
with Indian and foreign companies. a. 30 b. 40 c. 50 d. 60
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q22: State whether the given statement is true or false 

Accumulation is the phase in the development of a petroleum.

1 TRUE
2 FALSE

Q23: 4D Seismic Surveys is also called ------- survey.

1 Weight-lapse seismic
2 Size-lapse seismic
3 Time-lapse seismic
4 None of these

Q24: Select the most appropriate option. 

As regards the geochemical surveys in offshore area, fractures and faults present in the sea floor can cause
the ------- to seep out from the reservoir.

1 Rock oil
2 Stone oil
3 crude oil
4 All of these

Q25: State whether the given statement is true or false 

The cellar provides a work space around the hole, for the workers and drilling accessories.

1 TRUE
2 FALSE
Q26: All of the following are problems in the development of oil shale in the U.S. as
a viable energy resource except a. Extraction and processing technologies are not
competitive with those of conventional petroleum b. Environmental problems
associated with the surface mining of oil shale c. The problem of waste rock
disposal d. The low quality of the oil
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q27: Oil derived from coal, oil shales or tar sands is called ________. a. natural gas
b. biomass c. syncrude d. none of these
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q28: Porosity of a rock is a measure of its ability to hold a -------.

1 Fluid
2 Liqued
3 Solid
4 Gas

Q29: Drilling operations starts after the drilling crew sets up the rig.
1 TRUE
2 FALSE

Q30: The essence of the ------------------ is the closely spaced real data collection.
a. 1D seismic b. 2D seismic c. 3D seismic d. 4D seismic
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q31: A typical smart well may be equipped with: a. Flow meters b. Sensors to detect
seismic activity c. a and b d. None of these
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d
Q32: Crudes dominated by naphthenic components are called: a. Asphalt-Contain
Gas b. Asphalt-Based Gas c. Asphalt-Contain Oils d. Asphalt-Based Oils
1 a is correct
2 b is correct
3 c is correct
4 d is correct

Q33: This types of trap is a natural development of the oil-bearing strata. a.

Structural Traps b. Stratigraphic Traps c. Unstructural Traps d. Unstratigraphic
Traps
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q34: State whether the given statement is true or false 

Petroleum is extremely complex mixture of many hydrocarbons.

1 TRUE
2 FALSE

Q35: If API value is greater than 30º it means oils is: a. Light b. Medium weight c.
Heavy d. Extra-heavy
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q36: Permeability allows the oil and gas to flow ---------- of the rock. a. In b. Out c.
Both d. None of these
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q37: To acquire information accurately, various ------- techniques are used.

1 Vaporization
2 Exploitation
3 Exploration
4 None of these
Q38: Lower permeabilities may be used for -------.
1 Liqued Production
2 Solid Production
3 Gas production
4 None of these

Q39: Finally, when a prospect has been identified and evaluated and passes the oil
company’s selection criterion, an -------------------- is drilled to conclusively
determine the presence or absence of oil or gas. a. Expected well b. Exploration
well c. Browser well d. Target well
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q40: The unit of 'Specific gravity' is degree and is read directly from: a. Hydrometer
b. Theroameter c. Hyprometer d. Therostate
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q41: The first refinery was started here as early as ------- in Digboi, Assam in India.
a. 1900 b. 1901 c. 1902 d. 1903
1 a is correct
2 b is correct
3 c is correct
4 d is correct

Q42: Some time two petroleum are exactly alike in composition.

1 TRUE
2 FALSE
Q43: Geopressurized zones might one day become an important source of a.
petroleum. b. natural gas. c. lignite. d. kerogen.
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q44: If you found a sandstone that contained oscillation ripple marks that pointed
down ------------- a. The section is right side up - the oldest material is at the bottom
and the youngest is at the top b. The section is upside down - the oldest material is
at the top and the youngest is at the bottom. c. Both a and b d. None of these
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q45: State whether the given statement is true or false 

India has only 0.5 percent of the world’s oil and 0.6 percent of gas reserves.

1 TRUE
2 FALSE

Q46: State whether the given statement is true or false 

Drilling of a well is a step-by-step process.

1 TRUE
2 FALSE

Q47: It gives an idea about the lithology of the field and the presence of any
geological formations where petroleum can be trapped. a. 1D Surveys b. 2D Surveys
c. 3D Surveys d. 4D Surveys
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q48: The hydrocarbon fuel in oil shale is a. petroleum b. kerogen c. natural gas d.
methane
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d
Q49: Hydrocarbons are ---------- than rock or water. a. Lighter b. Heavyer c. Equal d.
None of these
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q50: Crude oil is soluble in: a. Naphtha b. Carbon disulfide c. Ether d. Benzene
1 a, b and c are correct
2 b, c and d are correct
3 c, d and a are correct
4 All are correct

Q51: The sedimentary basins of India have been classified into ------- categories.
1 Six
2 Five
3 Four
4 Three

Q52: The name petroleum covers: a. both naturally occurring unprocessed crude oil
and petroleum products that are made up of refined crude oil. b. Only naturally
occurring unprocessed crude oil c. Only petroleum products that are made up of
refined crude oil. d. None of these
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q53: Preservation of organic matter without degradation is critical to creating a

good ------------, and necessary for a complete petroleum system.
a. Cap rock b. Reservoir rock c. Source rock d. None of these
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d
Q54: A ------------ demonstrates that the basin contains a generating source rock
and hence a viable petroleum system. a. Seep b. Seed c. Speed d. None of these
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q55: The viscosity of the hydrocarbon liquids -------

1 Remains unaffected with change in
density
2 Decreases with increase in density
3 Increases with increase in density
4 None of the above

Q56: The concentration of oil and gas from a disseminated state in the
reservoir rock waters into an accumulation of commercial size is the
1 Initial step in the formation of a pool
2 Second step in the formation of a pool
3 Final step in the formation of a pool
4 movement from the source area to the trap
area

Q57:Refiners may refer a crude as ----------, which means it contains relatively

little sulphur, or as ----------, which means it contains substantial amounts of
sulphur and requires more refining in order to meet current product
specifications. a. Sweet, Sour b. Sour, Sweet c. Sweet, Salty d. Sour, Salty
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d

Q58: Today’s oilfield definition of real time is concern with: 1. The right data
(knowledge) 2. The right people (asset teams, operations managers,
production managers) 3. The right time (when decisions are being made). a. 1
and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 3 and 1 only d. 1, 2 and 3
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d
Q59: Which of the following statement is not true with reference to
Polypropylene?
1 Polypropylene as the name suggests is a polymer of propylene
2 The usefulness of propylene comes from its ability to stand rain and humidity
3 It is used for carpeting indoor and outdoor, making containers, water pipes,
stationary and file covers
4 Propylene is made by cracking petrochemical feedstock
5 None of the above

Q60: According to this theory, petroleum is formed from the preserved remains
of prehistoric zooplankton and algae which have been settled to the sea (or
lake) bottom in large quantities under anoxic or anaerobic conditions.
1 Abiogenic theory
2 Inorganic theory
3 Biogenic Theory
4 Both 1 and 2

Q61: Water, Oil and gas will only migrate through -------
1 A phenomena known as salt daiper
2 Permeable enough zones where spaces between rock particles deposited
or generated are interconnected and small enough to hold fluid movement
to an entrapment point
3 Permeable enough zones where spaces between rock particles
deposited or generated are interconnected and large enough to allow
fluid movement to an entrapment point
4 None of the above

Q62: Smart wells achieve this by providing engineers and operators with real-
time data about: a. Oil and gas flow rates b. The composition of formation
fluids c. Pressures in the well d. Temperatures in the well e. All above
1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d
Q63: Smart wells: a. Improve the overall recovery of hydrocarbons from the
reservoir; b. Add resources by connecting multiple reservoirs to the well; c.
Increase oil production and the control of unwanted fluids, including oil and
gas; d. Reduce the number of wells otherwise necessary to drain resources;
and e. Reduce maintenance and providing the associated cost savings insure
against geological and reservoir uncertainties.

1 Only a
2 Only b
3 Only c
4 Only d
5 only e