SINDH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, HYDERABAD.
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION, 2013,
GEOGRAPHY
Friday the 17th April, 2015 Time: 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm Maximum marks: 150
NOTE: Attempt any Five questions. All Questions carry qual marks
QUESTION NO
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Why the hilly and mountainous terrain provides unfavorable conditions for laying railway lines, Road transport is flexible, reliable and quick?
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Distinguish between rock weathering and erosion, how processes of weathering in cool humid climate, differ from those in hot acid region.
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Compare and contrast the latitudinal location and natural vegetation of the Tundra region with those of the Hot Desert region.
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Examine the relation between the prevalent wind systems and ocean currents in either North Atlantic or North Pacific Ocean. Also discuss the current of Indian Ocean with help of diagram.
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Elaborate the river system of Pakistan and also describe the barrages and dams on river Indus?
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What do you understand by the concepts of environmentalism and possibilism? Discuss the relationship between natural environment and economic activities.
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What do you know about non-conventional sources of energy? Discuss their need and importance in developing countries.
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Describe the power resources of South Asia with special reference to Pakistan and India?