NWFP, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PESHAWAR.
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, 2008.
GEOGRAPHY, PAPER-I
Allowed: 03 Hours Max: Marks:100
Q – 1 Describe the rock cycle how can we identify the igneous rocks on the basis of mineral contents. Explain the types of sedimentary rocks based on chemical and mechanical characteristics?
Q – 2 Describe the mechanism and types of seismic waves? Define the most probable cause of earthquake and write an account of the Earthquake in Pakistan?
Q – 3 Explanation “Solar input energy is equal to the Earth’s output energy”. Also describe the different classification of Air masses and illustrate your answer with the appropriate examples?
Q – 4 Explain the mechanism of oceanic current that plays an important role to produce circulation in ocean water?
Q – 5 Define the internal structure of the earth from Asthenosphere to inner core and give reasons for. “Core is probably composed of iron”?
Q – 6 How can we identify the different types of map and why the study of maps is so important in Geography and note down the characteristics of Cylindrical and Conical Projection?
Q – 7 Write down the short notes on any two of the following:
1 Weathering process 2 Volcanic activity 3 Landforms produced by River 4 Controlling factors for distribution of temperature