Geography CSS Paper 2017
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2017
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
GEOGRAPHY
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. Selecting TWO questions from EACH SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
PART-II
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SECTION-I
Q. No. 2. Describe the role of underground water as a geomorphic agent in producing erosional and depositional landforms. (20)
Q. No. 3. Give a comprehensive account of Hydrological Cycle and bring out human induced changes in the process. (20)
Q. No. 4. Explain in detail the topographical characteristics of oceans floor structure. Briefly explain the process of ocean floor spreading. (20)
Q. No. 5. “For the last two centuries human being is playing a pivotal role in changing the planet earth”. Critically evaluate this statement in the context of global environmental change. (20)
SECTION-II
Q. No. 6. The post 9/11 scenario has totally changed the international tourism pattern in the world. Give a critical appraisal on the hospitality industry in the developing countries with particular reference to Pakistan. (20)
Q. No. 7. What is ethnic cleansing? How this phenomenon is happening in the world? Give examples from the most recent processes of ethnic cleansings. (20)
Q. No. 8. Write short notes on any Two of the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) Composition of the Atmosphere
(b) Differentiate between Frontiers and Boundaries
(c) Depositional Landforms of Valley Glacier