SINDH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, HYDERABAD.
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION, 2019
GEOGRAPHY
Monday the 29th April, 2019.
Time. 09:00 am to 12:00 Noon Maximum marks. 150
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Note-I .
(i) Please attempt all parts of each Question at one place clearly indicating Question No.
(ii) All the blank pages of Answer Copy must be crossed.
(iii) Extra attempted question(s) will not be assessed.
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Note-II. Attempt any Five Questions. All Questions carry equal marks.
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Question No.
01 Describe the erosional and depositional landforms developed by rivers.
02 Why is ongoing tropical deforestation regarded as a catastrophe to so many natural scientists?
03 What climatic and terrain features influence the distribution of terrestrial biome regions?
04 Define Tectonic process? Describe how compressional mountain building produces folds, faults, overthrust faults and thrust sheets.
05 What are the four principal lifting mechanisms that cause air masses to ascend cool, condense, form clouds and produce precipitation? Briefly describe each.
06 Define Mean Sea Level. How is this value determined? Is it constant or variable around the world? Explain.
07 Morphology of towns is an important aspect of Urban Geography. In this context Urban Geographers have advanced theories of urban growth and functional development. Discuss with suitable examples.
08 Discuss in detail the sustainable urbanization with reference to bridging green and brown agendas.
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