Geography KP PMS Paper II 2010

KHYBER PAKHTOON KHWA, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PESHAWAR
SUBJECT: – COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

FOR THE POSTS OF PROVISIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BPS-17)
GEOGRAPHY PAPER – II

Time Allowed: 03 Hours Max Marks: 100

Q-1 Differentiate between Environmental determinism and possibilism. Who was propagator of these ideas? Discuss the development of these concepts in detail.

Q-2 “Population of the world is unevenly distributed.” Elaborate this statement with reference to the factors controlling population distribution in the world.

Q-3 _Define the process of urbanization and discuss the major problems associated with urbanization both in the developing and developed countries of the world,

Q-4 What are the major yardsticks used for defining Rural and Urban Settlements? Describe the locational factors of Rural Settlements in detail_

Q-5 Define the different economic activities in detail, Discuss the evaluation of secondary, tertiary and other activities with particular reference to economic development and changing pattern of consumption in the world.

Q-6 “Rice feeds more people and needs more labour force compared to other cereal crops.” Describe in detail the Geographical and other factors for cultivation Rice in South Asia in the light of the above statement_

Q-7 “Power resources are playing a key role in Economic development.” In the light of this statement describe the production and trade of Cry Oil in the world.

Q-8 Write short notes on any two of the following:
a) Rural urban Migration.
b) Mega Cities
c) Major fishing grounds of the world
d) Trade balance of Pakistan