CSS Geology Past Paper 2019

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

   What characteristics a sedimentary strata should contain to be designated as a “Formation”? How the formation is divided into sub-units? Describe the characters of Salt Range Formation.

2. Q. 320 marks

   Elaborate the Plagioclase Series of Feldspar group of rock forming minerals. Describe the physical and optical characteristics of the series.

3. Q. 420 marks

   What is Pull-apart basin? Describe the characteristics of transform movement between two continental blocks. Where you find similar features in Pakistan?

4. Q. 520 marks

   What are Pegmatites? Discuss the texture and mineralogical composition of pegmatites. What precious minerals are associated with acidic pegmatites?

5. Q. 620 marks

   What methods of geophysical exploration are used for metallic ore deposits? What instruments are used for acquisition and interpretation of data?

6. Q. 720 marks

   Differentiate between volcanic and fissure eruptions. Describe types of materials exhaled by volcanoes. How these materials are hazardous to men and environment?

7. Q. 820 marks

   Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (a) Source sediments of petroleum. (b) Site investigation for highway construction. (c) Site investigation for tunnel construction.

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• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
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