CSS past papers · 2017
CSS 2017 Geology Past Paper
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Paper details
- Examination
- CSS
- Year
- 2017
- Subject
- Geology
- Paper
- Single Paper
- Subject type
- Optional
- Mode
- Subjective
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Questions recorded from this paper
These 7 question wordings are transcribed from CSS Vista’s structured Geology past-paper record for CSS 2017.
- Q4 · Modes of fossilizationWhat categories of information we depict from the fossils found in sedimentary strata? (20) Give examples. Describe some of common processes of fossilization.
- Q2 · Physical and optical properties of the common silicate and non-silicate mineral groupsDescribe structure of neso silicates. Also draw its sketch. Narrate physical and optical (20) properties of olivine group of minerals.
- Q5 · Plate tectonics theoryOutline important events of Indian Plate drift and subsequent tectonics from Mesozoic (20) onwards in Pakistan region. Draw sketches.
- Q3 · Metamorphic diffusion and differentiationDescribe development of different types of metamorphic facies during subduction (20) process. With the help of temperature-pressure diagram, elaborate regimes of metamorphic facies.
- Q6 · oil and gasEnlist methods of surface and near surface prospecting methods of oil and gas. (20) Describe implementation details of any two methods, leading to successful discovery of hydrocarbon in a region.
- Q7 · Remedial measuresDiscuss the geological conditions that normally trigger land sliding in northern (20) Pakistan. Describe some of the measures to mitigate its effects.
- Q8 · Geothermal energy resources of PakistanWrite notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20) a. Polarizing microscope b. Paleobotany c. Geothermal energy