CSS Geography Past Paper 1997
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 and explain the relationship between insolation and air temperature in different regions of the world using isotherms.
Q.3 Describe and account for the chief characteristics of the Mediterranean type of climate. What effect does the climate have on the vegetation in this region? Also, prepare a sketch of Mediterranean Lands.
Q.4 Give the important features of the bed of the ‘Atlantic’ Ocean. How do they differ from those of the other oceans? Explain this with the aid of diagrams.
Q.5 Make an analytical study of the various processes of weathering and its part in the development of the Earth’s sculpture.
Q.6 Explain tectonic dislocation. Discuss their chief causes and draw their sketch map.
Q.7 Bring out the importance of the ‘distribution maps’ and show their relative advantages and disadvantages.
Q.8 Write concise notes on any THREE of the following:
(i) Geosynclines with distinguished types
(ii) Karst morphology with main features
(iii) Topographical maps with their usage
(iv) Air masses with source regions
(v) Earthquakes with their frequency
(vi) Facies with major groups of sedimentation
Paper-II
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2 Write a comprehensive essay on “the Earth as Humanity’s Home and evaluate the inter-relation between Man and his environment.
Q.3 What is meant by “population growth”? Describe the patterns of population growth in the world since 1950.
Q.4 Give an analytical account of population distribution in Pakistan.
Q.5 “Politics of the Middle East is the politics of its oil.” Discuss.
Q.6 Describe in detail the production of wheat in the world.
Q.7 What is meant by “Urbanization”? Give a critique of the process of urbanization in Pakistan after Independence.
Q.8 Write comprehensive notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) World’s Religions
(b) Underpopulation
(c) World’s Fisheries
(d) Iron and Steel Industry in South Asia