Geography (2000) - I TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:l00 NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, including question No.

8 which is Compulsory. All questions carry equal marks. With the aid of sketch maps and diagrams, illustrate your views as fully as you can. 1. Distinguish between rock weathering and erosion. Show how processes of weathering in cool humid climate, differ from those in hot arid region. You may take examples from any part of the world. 2. What do you understand by the plate theory? What has it to do with: (a) the formation of mountains (b) earth quakes (c) volcanoes.

3. Summarize with specific examples classification of rocks and show how different mode of origin affect the exploitation of mineral wealth. 4. Describe and explain the ways in which each of the following desert landforms originate: (a) Mesa (b) Pedestal rock (c) Barchan (d) Playa (e) Wadi

5. Examine the relation between the prevalent wind systems and ocean currents in either North Atlantic or North Pacific Oceans. Also suggest effects of the oceanic circulation described. 6. Confining your attention to the northern hemisphere contrast the Cool Temperate West Marginal type of climate with the Cool Temperate East Marginal type and try to account for any similarities and differences. 7. Write short notes on the following:(a) Modern Cartography (b) Observation of weather phenomenon

(c) Uses and limitations of Mercators Projection (d) Distribution maps and their techniques. GEOGRAPHY PAPER-II TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:l00 NOTE; Attempt FIVE questions in all, including question No.8 which is Compulsory. All questions carry equa1 marks. 1. Enumerate the salient features of Population Distribution in SOUTH EAST ASIA. 2. Explain different farming types such as subsistence farming, dry farming, terrace farming and mixed farming. 3. Analyze the location of Iron and Steel industry in the U.S.A and U.K. 4. What are the major factors responsible for increasing urbanization? Highlight the main problems from this increase facing by these urban centres.

5. Write short Geographical notes on the production, trade and distribution of any TWO of the following products; (a) Cotton. - (b) Sugar cane, (c) Rubber. (d) Coffee. 6. Discuss the problems of Water Logging and Salinity specially in Pakistan. Explain the important remedial measures to be taken to control this problem. 7. Discuss the Environmental hazards facing at present to this World. What adverse affects are being visualized from this problem. GEOGRAPHY PAPER-I (2001)

Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 100 NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, includingwhich is COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks. Illustrate your answer with sketch maps and diagrams wherever necessary. 1. What is meant by Ocean Currents? How the different types of Currents are caused? Highlight the currents of Atlantic Ocean with the help of a sketch map. 2. What are earthquakes? How closely are they connected with earth movements? Elaborate their effects and distributions in fhe main regions of the world. 3. Define glacier. How would you categorise them according to ihc mode of formation? Explain with the help of diagrams the characteristic, features of a glaciated region. 4. There are certain winds which generated by terrestrial peculiarities and are named accordingly. Pin point/explain such winds (world-wide) with their properties and effects in me prevailing areas. 5. What are main characteristics of thunderstorm? How arc they classified? Also explain their zonal distribution. 6. Differentiate the weather and topographical maps? Briefly express the various terms/features which arc associated with these maps. 7. Write short notes on trte following:(a) Geysers (b) Bonne's Modified Conical Projection (c) Adveclion Tog (d) Artesian wells

GEOGRAPHY PAPER-II Time Allowed; Three Hours_______________Maximum Marks: 100 NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in ail, including QUESTION No. 8 which is COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks. 1. Explain urbanization. Give a brief history and present pattern of world urbanization. 2. Differentiate between various types of Economic Activities. Describe the world patterns of any one activity with special reference to Pakistan. 3. Enumerate the Politico-economic relationship between the developed countries and te less developed countries. 4. Divide the wor,J into Population Resource regions and describe the major characteristics of any one region. 5. Analyse the Power Resource of "SOUTH ASIA". 6. Enumerate the Salient features of the "Indus Water Treaty". 7. Write comprehensive notes on any TWO of the following:(i) Wheat in Temperate GrassLnd (ii) Rice in Monsoon Asia (iii) Iron and Steel Industry of Japan (iv) Environmcntalism

EXAMINATION 2002 GEOGRAPHY, PAPER-I Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 100 Note: Attempt any FIVE questions in all. including Question No. 8 which is COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks. Illustrate your answer with sketch, maps and diagrams. I. Give a detailed account of the origin, life history, weather type and distribution of extra-tropical or frontal cyclone. 2-What do you known about the distribution of atmospheric pressure and the resulting wind system on the earth surface? 3-Describe the conditions essential for the development of Karst Topography, List the principal features of Karst region. 4-Examine the evolution of AEOLIAN Land forms. 5-Make a compartive study of the Gulf Stream and KUROSHIO current tinder the following heads: (a) Origin (b) Characteristics (c) Course (d) Impact on economy

6- What are AERIAL photographs? How arc these different from Toptgraphical Maps? Discuss their importance to map making. 7-Write short notes on the following: (a) Tides ' (b) Conventional Signs (c) Alluvial Fax (d) Air Mass Paper II Attempt any FIVE questions in all. including Question No. 8 which is COMPULSORY 1. "Geographers have to rethink their approach to regional studies in the light of iijcreasing environmental stress from local to international levels." Assess this statement. 2. Explain process of demographic transition comparing the % areas and populations of either Canada or the United States of America (USA) 3. Bring out the importance of geographic differences within Western European region and Eastern European, the Baikans and the former Soviet Union region. 4. Write a comprehensive note on world economic activities, their geographic ,'tgnificance, extent and recent globalizing trends 5. Discuss ancient, river based regional structure of South Asia with special access to its resource realm. 6. In what ways does regional knowledge actually lead to improve self and mutual understanding of people and places in Pakistan? 7. Describe any TWO of the following: (i) Economies of the oil producers in Arab South West Asia. (ii) Geopolitical role of the Central Asian Countrie. (iii) Urban landscape of Latin America (iv) Future of the ASEAN countries.

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2003. GEOGRAPHY, PAPER - I

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:100 NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, including question No. 8 which is COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks. Illustrate your answer with sketches, map and diagrams. Write clearly. 1. Discuss Mediterranean climate as under: (a) Main characteristics (b) Regional variations. 2. What is glaciation? Describe the land forms associated with glaciation in the highland areas. 3. How are tides caused? Describe the various types of tides. 4. How re earthquakes caused? Describe the major earthquake zones. 5. Discuss the various types of quantitative aerial maps based on statistical data and show how the use of colours adds to the clarity of distribution. 6. Compare the usefulness of Simple Cylindrical, Cylindrical Equal Area and Cylindrical Orthomorphic Projections. 7. Write short notes on the following: (a) Cyclonic Storms (b) Continental Shelf (c) Sand Dunes (d) Pie Diagrams (e) Alnino current FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2003. GEOGRAPHY, PAPER - II TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:100 NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, including question No. 8 which is COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks. 1. Critically examine the concept of Environmental Determinism. 2. How does subsistence farming effect differ from Extensive Herding? Make a Comparative analysis. 3. Discuss the role of socio-economic and physical factors in the development of hydroelectricity. 4. Why is irrigation necessary in Pakistan? Describe the irrigational methods practiced in the

Western Highlands of Pakistan|? 5. Describe the physiographic features of the following areas of Pakistan: (a) Mountainous North (b) Intermontane Plains (c) Pleistocene terraces (bars) 6. Bring out the salient features of population of South Asia under the following heading: (a) Population Distribution (b) Population Growth (c) Employment 7. Write notes on any TWO of the following: (a) SAARC (b) OPEC (c) European Union

Geography papers 2004 Only subjective questions EXAMINATION, 2004 GEOGRAPHY. PAPER-1. TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, including QUESTION NoJ which is COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks. Illustrate your answers with sketches and diagrams,

1. What are Rocks? Discuss igneous rocks and compare and contrast the intrusive and extrusive rocks. 2. Define Cyclones. How are the temperate Cyclones formed? Discuss the theory regarding their formation. . 3. Discuss Monsoon Climatic Region in detail. 4. Give an account of the Indian Ocean Currents and explain their difference from other Ocean currents. 5. What do you know about Oceanic depositions? Discuss in detail. 6. Explain the different methods of Thematic Maps. Discuss in detail any one method and its merits and demerits. 7. Write "short notes on the following: (a) Conical Projection (b) Atoll Formation (c) Yardang (d) Horse Latitudes (e) Cycle of Erosion

EXAMINATION, 2004 GEOGRAPHY. PAPER-11. TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, including QUESTION No.8 which isCOMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks. 1. Give a lucid comparison between Environmental Determinism and Possibilism. 2. Explain the physical and economic factors which control the distribution of Fisheries in the world. 3. Give a comparison between tropical forests and Temperate forests. 4. Classify settlements on the basis of from and size. 5. Discuss critically Types of Migration. 6. Discuss how far climate relates to topography, with reference to Pakistan. 7. "Development of industries and agriculture depend on each other". Discuss with reference to Pakistan.

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2005. GEOGRAPHY, PAPER I 2005 TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:100 NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, including question No. 8 which is COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks. 1. Define insulations, discuss the distribution of temperature on the surface of Earth and reasons for its variation. 2. What are various types of local winds? Discuss in details the formation and characteristics of the Mountain and Valley winds. 3. What is a rock? Classify rocks and discuss the formation and characteristics of any one type. 4. What do you know about major landforms? Describe the landforms produced by the glaciers? 5. Describe in details the distribution of salinity in the Oceans.

6. What are the Oceans movements? Discuss the Currents of the Pacific Ocean. 7. What are the major types of Map Projections under any major type, discuss their characteristics and uses. FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2005. GEOGRAPHY, PAPER - II TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:100 NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, including question No. 8 which is COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks. 1. Discuss man-environmental relationship in the light of Physical Determinism and Possibilism. 2. Give an account of the Petroleum production in Middle East. Also throw light on its economic and political importance. 3. The River basins and Coastal Plains of South Asia are reckoned as one of the densely populated areas of the world. Discuss. 4. Agriculture sector is the linchpin of the economy of South Asia. Discuss in detail with special reference to Pakistan. 5. Give an account of the major industries of South Asia based on Non-Metallic minerals. 6. Explain the importance of the means of transportation in the development of a region. Also throw light on Pakistans transportation Network. 7. Write short notes on the following: (a) Strategic importance of Pakistan (b) Gwadar Port (c) International Trade Pattern (d) Environmental and Economic importance of Forests

Geography Papers 2006 paper I Q1. Suggest ways in which: a. The natural environment affects human activities; b. Human activities affect the natural environment. Q2. Compare different urban and rural landscapes with which you are familiar.

Q3. Summarize Western Europes historic contribution to the development of the present world economy. Q4. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of dependence on oil production by countries of SW Asia and North Africa. Q5. Bring out the importance of the manufacturing belt of USA. What effects does the Appalachia area have on the rest of the country? Q6. Compare the economic and social geographies of the Central Asian countries. Q7. To what extent are water resources likely to act as a limit to economic development in Pakistan? Elaborate your answer with optimistic outlook. Geography Papers II Q1. How do the climate factors of precipitation and temperature influence the distribution of natural vegetation? Where can we find the tropical rainforest? Q2. Explain original concept of air masses and present principal air masses. Q3. Describe the ways in which earthquake can be managed. Use examples to support your answer. Q4. Outline the processes by which a river produces various Land features describing its mode of transportation. Q5. Briefly explain the features associated with: a. Submerged coastlines b. Emerged coastlines Q6. Distinguish b/w North Indian Ocean and South Indian Ocean currents w.r.t specific controlling factor. Q7. Describe Map characteristics in detail with example of map design geared either to: a. Data communication or b. Data analysis objectives. CE-2007 GEOGRAPHY PAPER-1

Q1. Write an essay on the heating and cooling of the surface of the earth Q2. Which prominent areas experience either of the climate type? Give the characteristics of the

climate type along with the associated economic activities. Mediterranean type or Monsoon type? Q3. Discuss the origin and characteristics of the landforms produced by glaciers Q4. Provide a brief account of fluvial cycle of erosion? Q5. What are ocean currents? Discuss the different factors contributing in their occurrence and also describe their effect on the surrounding areas? Q6. What causes the rise and fall of tides? What celestial bodies are most important in determining tides? Q7. What are topographical maps? Write in detail on the features presented on such maps. CE-2007 GEOGRAPHY PAPER-II Q1. What is meant by population growth? Compare the pattern of population growth between the more developed countries (MDCS) and less developed countries (LDCS) since 1950? Q2. An age old phenomenon, forced migration across international borders has become exceedingly widespread during the recent past. Discuss? Q3. Delineate the hierarchy of economic activities. Give a detailed account of any ONE of the secondary activities in the world? Q4. Describe in detail the production and trade of rice in the world with specific reference to south Asia? Q5. Write an analytical essay on the politico-economic relationship between MDCS and LDCS? Q6. Define urbanization. Give a critical assessment of the process of urbanization in Pakistan since its inception? Q7. Write concise notes on any THREE of the following: (a) Possibilism. (b) Population/Resource regions (c) Shifting cultivation (d) Tourism in Pakistan (e) Pakistans strategic Importance

Attempt only four questions and each question contain 20 marks (2009 paper I) Q.2. Describe the factors contributing to the origin of ocean currents. Also describe the Ocean Currents of the Atlantic Ocean bringing about their effect on the surrounding area? Q.3. Describe the internal structure of the earth in detail giving dimentions, mineral composition and physical properties. What type of evidence is used to obtain this information? What tempratures and pressures may be expected at the earth's centre? Q.4. Write in detail on the action of the river in its youth, maturity, and old age. Q.5. Write an essay on earthquake. Q.6. Wind produces a variety of interesting sequential landforms both erosional and depositional'. Discuss. Q.7. In what way does the wet, monsoon-dominated climate of southern Asiatic coasts (Am) differ from that close to the equator(aj). Discuss in detail. Q.8. What is the distinction between large-scale, medium-scale and small-scale maps? Explain by giving examples Attempt only four questions and each question contain 20 marks paper II Q.2. What do you understand by the term possibilism? How far has man changed the environment in his favour? Give examples. Q.3.Write down the various kinds of migration and describe the effects of intra-urban migration. Q.4.How did settlements originate in the world? Describe the central place theory. Q.5. Give an account of power resources of south asia with special reference to pakistan. Q.6. "Economic geography is the study of location, distribution and use of scarce resources". Discuss. Q.7. What is meant by cultural diffusion?How is the culture of an area affected by landscape? Q.8. "South Asia has many places where people are few and few places where people are very many". Discuss

Geography Paper 2010

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q.2 define mass wasting and explain mass wasting in detail. q.3 present the rock cycle in connection with its reincarnation. q4 describe landforms and evolution of landscapes of glaciation in the mid and high latitudes. q.5 identify the geographic patterns of evapotranspiration.Examine the factors contributing to expanding deserts around the globe. q.6 discuss mediterranean climatic region with its dominating characteristics. q.7show with an aid of a sketch map currents of the Indian ocean.bring out the influence of monsoon on currents of the North Indian ocean. q.8 write comprehensive note on any two 1 choice of projections 2 synoptic charts 3 planetary winds 4. trends in january isotherm paper II Q2: Present the spatial distribution of population over the globe. Q3: Define Resources. Give most workable classification of resources citing explicit examples Q4: Describe Industrial Revoution. how far it has helped in economic development as well as increasing economy disparity in the world? Q5: Discuss grain farming in South Asia. Did you notice agriculture change in the region recently? Q6: Bring out the importance of Pakistan in the current geo-polity pertinent to Global Affairs. Q7: Explain Geographical requirements, distribution and production of cotton in South Asia. Q8: Write comprehensive NOTES on ANY TWO of the following: 1- World's major fishing grounds 2- Trade patterns in China 3- Singapore--Her Economic success 4- Urbanization in Latin America.