CSS Geography Past Paper 2005

Note: Before 2016 Geography had Two Papers.

Paper-I

PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks

Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)

PART-II

Q.2 Define insulation, discuss the distribution of temperature on the surface of Earth and reasons for its variation.

Q.3 What are various types of local winds? Discuss in detail the formation and characteristics of the Mountain and Valley winds.

Q.4 What is a rock? Classify rocks and discuss the formation and characteristics of any one type.

Q.5 What do you know about major landforms? Describe the landforms produced by glaciers.

Q.6 Describe in detail the distribution of salinity in the oceans.

Q.7 What are the ocean’s movements? Discuss the currents of the Pacific Ocean.

Q.8 What are the major types of map projections? Under any major type, discuss their characteristics and uses.

Paper-II

PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks

Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)

PART-II

Q.2 Discuss man-environmental relationship in the light of Physical Determinism and Possibilism.

Q.3 Give an account of the petroleum production in the Middle East. Also, throw light on its economic and political importance.

Q.4 The river basins and coastal plains of South Asia are reckoned as some of the densely populated areas of the world. Discuss.

Q.5 ‘Agriculture sector is the linchpin of the economy of South Asia.’ Discuss in detail with special reference to Pakistan.

Q.6 Give an account of the major industries of South Asia based on Non-Metallic minerals.

Q.7 Explain the importance of the means of transportation in the development of a region. Also, throw light on Pakistan’s transportation network.

Q.8 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