CSS Geography Past Paper 2023
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II by selecting TWO questions from EACH SECTION. (20×4)
PART-II
SECTION-I
Q.2 Differentiate between global warming and ozone depletion. Briefly describe the causes and effects of ozone depletion and global warming.
Q.3 Discuss the processes of wind-driven and thermo-haline circulation of oceanic water. How are surface oceanic currents affected by global wind movements?
Q.4 Describe the formation of a floodplain. How are alluvial terraces, natural levees, oxbow lakes, and backswamps produced?
Q.5 What is a subduction zone? How does the theory of plate tectonics explain the formation of the Andes mountain range?
SECTION-II
Q.6 What is commercial farming? Discuss the importance of the steppe grassland region of Russia-Ukraine in producing commercial grain farming and the supply of wheat in the global food market.
Q.7 Describe the least cost industrial location theory of Weber. Discuss the factors affecting industrial location, particularly concerning the sugar and cement industries.
Q.8 Distinguish between material and non-material elements of culture. Discuss cultural traits of nomadic culture and sedentary culture.
Note: Before 2016 Geography had Two Papers.