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CSS 2022 Geology Past Paper

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Paper details

Examination
CSS
Year
2022
Subject
Geology
Paper
Single Paper
Subject type
Optional
Mode
Subjective

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Questions recorded from this paper

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  1. Q2 · Wilson CycleDescribe the principal of plate tectonic with evidences. Explain the Wilson cycle (20) in detail.
  2. Q4 · Tectonic framework of PakistanExplain the tectonic framework of Pakistan with an example of Indian-Eurasian (20) and Indian-African plate drifting.
  3. Q5 · Optical properties of opaque and non-opaque minerals in plane polarized light and under crossed nicol including metallic under reflected lightDescribe Polarized Light Microscopy along with optical properties of opaque and (20) non-opaque mineral? How to identify the Gout crystal and Pseudo-Gout?
  4. Q7 · Introduction to GeophysicsWhat are the merits and demerits of refraction seismology, magnetic surveying, (20) resistivity surveying and gravity to probe the depth of bedrock, bedrock lithology and crustal thickness?
  5. Q3 · Types of sequences and systems tractsExplain the vertical stacking pattern and parasequences set. How does the vertical (20) stacking pattern of parasequences allow for the recognition of systems tracts?
  6. Q8 · Introduction to Sedimentary Basins of PakistanWrite short notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20) (a) Radioactivity and types with reaction (b) Hadley cell, Ferrell cell and polar cell of air movement (c) Sedimentary Basin of Pakistan
  7. Q6 · Application of geophysical methods for site investigationExplain different geophysical methods such as gravity, magnetic, electrical (20) resistivity, electromagnetic and seismic. Explain the application of each method, its strength and its limitations.

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