Geology · 2022

CSS 2022 Geology Paper

7 questions from this paper.

  1. Q1
    Describe the principle of plate tectonics with supporting evidence. Explain the Wilson Cycle in detail.
    Past paper Plate Tectonics 20 marks
  2. Q2
    Explain the vertical stacking pattern and parasequence sets. How does the vertical stacking pattern allow for the recognition of systems tracts?
    Past paper Sequence Stratigraphy 20 marks
  3. Q3
    Explain the tectonic framework of Pakistan with examples of Indian-Eurasian and Indian-African plate drifting.
    Past paper Tectonics of Pakistan 20 marks
  4. Q4
    Describe Polarized Light Microscopy along with the optical properties of opaque and non-opaque minerals.
    Past paper Optical Mineralogy 20 marks
  5. Q5
    Explain different geophysical methods (gravity, magnetic, electrical resistivity, electromagnetic, and seismic) along with their applications and limitations.
    Past paper Geophysical Exploration 20 marks
  6. Q6
    What are the merits and demerits of refraction seismology and resistivity surveying to probe the depth of bedrock and crustal thickness?
    Past paper Applied Geophysics 20 marks
  7. Q7
    Write short notes on any TWO: (a) Radioactivity and types of reaction; (b) Hadley, Ferrell, and Polar cells; (c) Sedimentary Basins of Pakistan.
    Past paper Short Notes 20 marks

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