PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMBINED COMPETITIVIE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO
THE POSTS OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE. ETC. – 2009
PAPER ON : GEOGRAPHY (OPTIONAL)
PAPER I
TIME ALLOWED : THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
NOTES: Attempt any FIVE questions only. Write Answers in English or Urdu.
1 Differentiate between “WEATHERING and EROSION”. Describe landforms produced by RIVER action in the Plains. (20)
2 How are “EARTHQUAKES” caused? Account for their occurrence in the belt of —YOUNG FOLDED MOUNTAINS”. (20)
3 What is a “GLACIER”? Discuss the formation of landforms resulting from the “Glacial Erosion”. (20)
4 Discuss the life-cycle of a “Temperate Cyclone” along with associated weather. (20)
5 Bring out the chief characteristics of the Monsoon or Mediterranean type of climate. How does it affect the vegetation and agriculture of the Region? (20)
6 Discuss the importance of Statistical diagrams and graphs in the Study of Geography. (20)
7 Point out the difference between Waves and Currents. Discuss the distribution of surface currents of the “NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN”. (20)
8 Discuss the different modes of occurrence of “RAINFALL”. Point out the areas where each of them occurs more frequently. (20)
9 Discuss Speculative Tectonic History of Pakistan and surrounding areas. (20)
10 Write explanatory notes on any TWO of the following :- (20)
(i) TIDES (ii) METAMORPHIC ROCKS (iii) CHOROPLETH MAPS