CSS past papers · 2019
CSS 2019 Geology Past Paper
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Paper details
- Examination
- CSS
- Year
- 2019
- Subject
- Geology
- Paper
- Single Paper
- Subject type
- Optional
- Mode
- Subjective
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Questions recorded from this paper
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- Q5 · CompositionWhat are Pegmatites? Discuss the texture and mineralogical composition of (20) pegmatites. What precious minerals are associated with acidic pegmatites?
- Q6 · Introduction to various geophysical techniques for exploration of mineral depositsWhat methods of geophysical exploration are used for metallic ore deposits? What (20) instruments are used for acquisition and interpretation of data?
- Q3 · Rock mass characteristicsElaborate the Plagioclase Series of Feldspar group of rock forming minerals. Describe (20) the physical and optical characteristics of the series.
- Q4 · Rock mass characteristicsWhat is Pull-apart basin? Describe the characteristics of transform movement (20) between two continental blocks. Where you find similar features in Pakistan?
- Q8 · Application of geophysical methods for site investigationWrite short notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20) (a) Source sediments of petroleum. (b) Site investigation for highway construction. (c) Site investigation for tunnel construction.
- Q7 · volcanoesDifferentiate between volcanic and fissure eruptions. Describe types of materials (20) exhaled by volcanoes. How these materials are hazardous to men and environment?
- Q2 · saltWhat characteristics a sedimentary strata should contain to be designated as a (20) “Formation”? How the formation is divided into sub-units? Describe the characters of Salt Range Formation.