CSS Geology Past Paper 2023

PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks

Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting TWO questions from
EACH SECTION. (20×4)

PART-II
SECTION-I

Q. No. 2. Discuss the history and component of geological time scale.
Q. No. 3. Discuss the trilobites and their significance in Paleozoic stratigraphy.
Q. No. 4. Write a comprehensive note on IUGS classification of volcanic rocks.
Q. No. 5. How salt can be identified in the field? Discuss the stratigraphic, physiographic, and geometric criteria.

SECTION-II

Q. No. 6. Discuss in detail the mostly applied geophysical techniques in mineral exploration.
Q. No. 7. Explain the primary and secondary migration of Hydrocarbons.
Q. No. 8. What are mostly conducted modes of subsurface investigations at dam sites? Discuss comprehensively with figures where required.