CSS Geology Past Paper 2017

Instructions specific to this paper

• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting TWO questions from EACH

Part-II questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   Describe structure of neso silicates. Also draw its sketch. Narrate physical and optical properties of olivine group of minerals.

2. Q. 320 marks

   Describe development of different types of metamorphic facies during subduction process. With the help of temperature-pressure diagram, elaborate regimes of metamorphic facies.

3. Q. 420 marks

   What categories of information we depict from the fossils found in sedimentary strata? Give examples. Describe some of common processes of fossilization.

4. Q. 520 marks

   Outline important events of Indian Plate drift and subsequent tectonics from Mesozoic onwards in Pakistan region. Draw sketches.

5. Q. 620 marks

   Enlist methods of surface and near surface prospecting methods of oil and gas. Describe implementation details of any two methods, leading to successful discovery of hydrocarbon in a region.

6. Q. 720 marks

   Discuss the geological conditions that normally trigger land sliding in northern Pakistan. Describe some of the measures to mitigate its effects.

7. Q. 820 marks

   Write notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) a. Polarizing microscope b. Paleobotany c. Geothermal energy

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• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
• No page/space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
• Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.