CSS Geography Past Paper 2003
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 Discuss Mediterranean climate as under:
(a) Main characteristics
(b) Regional variations
Q.3 What is glaciation? Describe the landforms associated with glaciation in the highland areas.
Q.4 How are tides caused? Describe the various types of tides.
Q.5 How are earthquakes caused? Describe the major earthquake zones.
Q.6 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.
Q.7 Compare the usefulness of Simple Cylindrical, Cylindrical Equal Area, and Cylindrical Orthomorphic Projections.
Q.8 Write short notes on the following:
(a) Cyclonic Storms
(b) Continental Shelf
(c) Sand Dunes
(d) Pie Diagrams
(e) El Nino current
Paper-II
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2 Critically examine the concept of Environmental Determinism.
Q.3 How does subsistence farming effect differ from Extensive Herding? Make a comparative analysis.
Q.4 Discuss the role of socio-economic and physical factors in the development of hydroelectricity.
Q.5 Why is irrigation necessary in Pakistan? Describe the irrigational methods practiced in the Western Highlands of Pakistan.
Q.6 Describe the physiographic features of the following areas of Pakistan:
(a) Mountainous North
(b) Intermontane Plains
(c) Pleistocene terraces (bars)
Q.7 Bring out the salient features of population of South Asia under the following headings:
(a) Population Distribution
(b) Population Growth
(c) Employment
Q.8 Write notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) SAARC
(b) OPEC
(c) European Union