CSS Geology Past Paper 2023

Instructions specific to this paper

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

Questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   Discuss the history and component of geological time scale.

2. Q. 320 marks

   Discuss the trilobites and their significance in Paleozoic stratigraphy. .

3. Q. 420 marks

   Write a comprehensive note on IUGS classification of volcanic rocks.

4. Q. 520 marks

   How salt can be identified in the field? Discuss the stratigraphic, physiographic, and geometric criteria.

5. Q. 620 marks

   Discuss in detail the mostly applied geophysical techniques in mineral exploration.

6. Q. 720 marks

   Explain the primary and secondary migration of Hydrocarbons.

7. Q. 820 marks

   What are mostly conducted modes of subsurface investigations at dam sites? Discuss comprehensively with figures where required.

Standard FPSC instructions

Printed on this and every CSS paper.

• 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.