CSS Geography Past Paper 2008
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 “The Earth is a differentiated planet. Discuss critically.”
Q.3 “The theory of Plate Tectonics is a unifying theory.” Discuss critically.
Q.4 “Karst topography is a distinctive type of terrain resulting largely from erosion by groundwater, and the dissolved mineral matter can be deposited in a number of ways.” Discuss with examples.
Q.5 Describe the relief of an ocean floor and discuss the significance of the continental shelf.
Q.6 Define and discuss the origin of ocean currents. Explain the ocean currents of the Atlantic Ocean.
Q.7 “All landforms go through a cycle of youth, maturity, and old age.” Discuss with examples of different erosional and depositional agents.
Q.8 Define air masses. Give a classification of air masses and focus on the types which affect the weather of Pakistan.
Paper-II
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2 “The twentieth century witnessed the war for oil, while the twenty-first century will be marked by the war for water. Discuss critically.”
Q.3 Critically examine the Malthusian view of population growth. How does the high rate of population growth adversely affect the economic and social development of any country? Discuss with special reference to India.
Q.4 Explain the role of the cotton textile industry in the economy of Pakistan.
Q.5 “Economic activities can be classified into five groups, and highly developed economies can be identified on the basis of their economic activities.” Discuss critically.
Q.6 To what extent can the major features of world population distribution be understood in terms of the physical environment? Discuss with special reference to South Asia.
Q.7 “Our planet has shrunk as a result of modern revolution in transport and communication.” Discuss critically with reference to South Asia, with a special focus on Pakistan.
Q.8 Give an account of major forest types in Pakistan. What are the factors involved in deforestation in Pakistan?