FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION – 2023
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BS – 17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
TOWN PLANNING AND URBAN MANAGEMENT
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART – I (MCQs): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART – I (MCQs): MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART – II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE:
(i) Part – II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART – II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in Accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(v) No Page / Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
(iv) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
PART – II
Q. No. 2. What is Land use and Building Control? Why it is necessary for us to use both controls in cities? Explain tools to exert these controls in Pakistan. (20)
Q. No. 3. Why Master Plans are necessary? Explain difference between old and contemporary master plans. (20)
Q. No. 4. Explain the concept of urbanization. Describe pros and cons of urbanization. How can we manage urbanization in Pakistan? (20)
Q. No. 5. Removal of the encroachment has become a ticklish task for local bodies. Comment. Elucidate statutory, administrative, and political constraint for the removal of encroachments in big cities of Pakistan. (20)
Q. No. 6. Describe the concept of zoning. Explain the classification of zoning. How zoning can improve the urban environment? (20)
Q. No. 7. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) Usage and the limitations of Geographic Information System (GIS) in planning. (b) Challenges for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Pakistan. (c) Affordable Housing in Pakistan.
Q. No. 8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) Difference between Spatial and Master Plan. (b) The advantages and disadvantages of Vertical Growth. (c) Low Income Housing in Pakistan.
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