Balochistan Public Service Commission
Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt.
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF SECTION OFFICERS (B-17) IN THE S&GAD, GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN
GEOGRAPHY
Marks: 150
April 2, 2011 (2:30 PM)
Time: 03 Hours
Note: Attempt any Five Questions. All Questions carry equal marks.
Q No.1. (A) Define / Explain the following (Any Ten): (10)
(i) Nebular hypothesis
(ii) Local Winds
(iii) Epicentre
(iv) Hot Spring / Geyser
(v) Solar Eclipse
(vi) Spring Tides
(vii) Light year
(viii) Moraines
(ix) Drought
(x) Meteorite
(xi) Oasis
(B) Define the following (Any Ten): (10)
(i) Isobath
(ii) Isthmus
(iii) Isoneph
(iv) Isotherm
(v) Isohaline
(vi) Falcon
(vii) Aphelion
(viii) Blizzard
(ix) Biosphere
(x) Asthenosphere
(xi) Lithosphere
(xii) Atoll
Q No.2. (A) Discuss in details the process by which a river produces various land features, give some examples. (15)
(B) In your opinion, how the ocean currents of North Indian Ocean are different from the South Indian Ocean. Also explain the controlling factors. (15)
Q No.3. (A) Compare the economic and social geography of the Pakistan and India. (15)
(B) Discuss in details the structural features of Balochistan. (15)
Q No.4. Explain the Human Migration and give a critical analysis on the process of Urbanization in Pakistan. (30)
Q No.5. Write an analytical essay on the Pakistan’s strategic importance in current geopolitical situation. (30)
Q No.6. What are weather Maps? Explain in details the preparation process of such maps. How such maps are useful to collect information about weather. (30)
Q No.7. Write an essay on earthquakes and describe the ways in which earthquakes can be managed. (30)
Q No.8. How is Rainfall caused? Discuss in details the different kinds of rainfall and also discuss its subcategories of details. (30)
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