Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) Competitive Examination for Recruitment to BPS-17 Posts under the Federal Government
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 Marks
PAPER-I : GEOLOGY
PART – II(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt FOUR questions from PART-II (20×4)
Q.2 Write an essay on the heating and cooling of the surface of the earth
Q.3 Which prominent areas experience either of the climate types? Give the characteristics of the climate type along with the associated economic activities. Mediterranean type or Monsoon type?
Q.4 Discuss the origin and characteristics of the landforms produced by glaciers
Q.5 Provide a brief account of the fluvial cycle of erosion
Q.6 What are ocean currents? Discuss the different factors contributing to their occurrence and also describe their effect on the surrounding areas
Q.7 What causes the rise and fall of tides? What celestial bodies are most important in determining tides?
Q.8 What are topographical maps? Write in detail on the features presented on such maps.
PAPER-II : GEOLOGY
PART – II(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt FOUR questions from PART-II (20×4)
Q.2 What is meant by “population growth”? Compare the pattern of population growth between the more developed countries (MDCs) and less developed countries (LDCs) since 1950?
Q.3 “An age-old phenomenon, forced migration across international borders has become exceedingly widespread during the recent past.” Discuss.
Q.4 Delineate the hierarchy of economic activities. Give a detailed account of any ONE of the secondary activities in the world.
Q.5 Describe in detail the production and trade of rice in the world with specific reference to South Asia.
Q.6 Write an analytical essay on the politico-economic relationship between MDCs and LDCs.
Q.7 Define “urbanization”. Give a critical assessment of the process of urbanization in Pakistan since its inception.
Q.8 Write concise notes on any THREE of the following:
(a) Possibilism (b) Population/Resource regions (c) Shifting cultivation (d) Tourism in Pakistan (e) Pakistan’s strategic Importance
