CSS Geography Past Paper 2011

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 the significance of the “Dee Double Prime” layer in view of the fact that the Earth is a differentiated planet.

Q.3 What are rocks? Classify rocks and discuss the formation and characteristics of any one type.

Q.4 What are the Ocean’s movements? Discuss the currents of the Pacific Ocean.

Q.5 Which prominent areas experience either of the climatic types? Give the characteristics of the climate type along with the associated economic activities; Desert type OR Monsoon type.

Q.6 What are topographical maps? Write in detail the features presented on such maps.

Q.7 What are the erosional and depositional features of winds? Discuss any one group of features in detail.

Q.8 Write short notes on ANY TWO of the following:
(i) Air masses.
(ii) Earthquake waves.
(iii) Monsoons.
(iv) Map Projections.

Paper-II

PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks

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

PART-II

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

Q.3 Discuss the Crises of Numbers in South Asia with special reference to the Dilemma in Pakistan.

Q.4 Define ‘Urbanization’. Give a critical assessment of the process of urbanization in Pakistan.

Q.5 “Agriculture is the linchpin of the economy of South Asia”. Discuss critically with special reference to Pakistan.

Q.6 To what extent are water resources likely to act as a limit to economic development in Pakistan? Elaborate your answer with a futuristic outlook.

Q.7 “The twentieth century witnessed the war for oil. The twenty-first century will witness the war for water.”
Discuss the above statement with special reference to Indo-Pak scenario.

Q.8 Write short notes on ANY TWO of the following:
(i) Petroleum production in Middle East.
(ii) Tourism in Pakistan.
(iii) Cultural Diffusion.
(iv) Migration.