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2000

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1. Distinguish between rock weathering and erosion. Show how processes of weathering in cool humid climate,

differ from those in hot arid region. You may take examples from any part of the world.

2. What do you understand by the plate theory What has it to do with!

"a# the formation of mountains

"b# earth $uakes

"c# %olcanoes.

&. Summari'e with specific examples classification of rocks and show how different mode of origin affect theexploitation of mineral wealth.

(. Describe and explain the ways in which each of the following desert landforms originate!

"a# )esa "b# *edestal rock "c# +archan"d# *laya "e# Wadi

. -xamine the relation between the pre%alent wind systems and ocean currents in either orth /tlantic or orth

*acific 0ceans. /lso suggest effects of the oceanic circulation described.

. onfining your attention to the northern hemisphere contrast the ool 3emperate West )arginal type of climatewith the ool 3emperate -ast )arginal type and try to account for any similarities and differences.

4. Write short notes on the following!5

"a# )odern artography

"b# 0bser%ation of weather phenomenon

"c# 6ses and limitations of )ercator7s *ro8ection

"d# Distribution maps and their techni$ues.

Paper-2

1. -numerate the salient features of *opulation Distribution in 9S063: -/S3 /S;/eographical notes on the production, trade and distribution of any 3W0 of the following products?

"a# otton. 5 "b# Sugar cane,

"c# @ubber. A "d# offee.

. Discuss the problems of 9Water Bogging< and 9Salinity< specially in *akistan. -xplain the important remedial
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measures to be taken to control this problem.

4. Discuss the -n%ironmental ha'ards facing at present to this World. What ad%erse affects are being %isuali'ed from

this problem.

2001

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1.What is meant by 0cean urrents :ow the different types of urrents are caused :ighlight the currents of

/tlantic 0cean with the help of a sketch map.

2. What are earth$uakes :ow closely are they connected with earth mo %ements -laborate their effects anddistributions in fhe main regions of the world.

&. Define glacier. :ow would you categorise them according to ihc mode of formation -xplain with the help of

diagrams the characteristic, features of a glaciated region.

(. 3here are certain winds which generated by terrestrial peculiarities and are named accordingly. *in pointCexplain

such winds "world5wide# with their properties and effects in me pre%ailing areas.

. What are main characteristics of thunderstorm :ow arc they classified /lso explain their 'onal distribution.

. Differentiate the weather and topographical maps +riefly express the %arious termsCfeatures which arc associated

with these maps.

4. Write short notes on trte following!5

"a# >eysers

"b# +onnes )odified onical *ro8ection

"c# /d%eclion 3og

"d# /rtesian wells

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3ime /llowed? 3hree :oursEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE)aximum )arks! 1FF

03-! /ttempt G;H- $uestions in ail, including I6-S3;0 o. J which is 0)*6BS0@Y. /ll

$uestions carry -I6/B marks.

1. -xplain urbani'ation. >i%e a brief history and present pattern of world urbani'ation.

2. Differentiate between %arious types of -conomic /cti%ities. Describe the world patterns of any one acti%ity withspecial reference to *akistan.

&. -numerate the *olitico5economic relationship between the de%eloped countries and te

less de%eloped countries.

(. Di%ide the wor,K into *opulation @esource regions and describe the ma8or characteristics of any one region.

. /nalyse the *ower @esource of LS063: /S;/L.

. -numerate the Salient features of the L;ndus Water 3reatyL.

4. Write comprehensi%e notes on any 3W0 of the following!5
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"i# Wheat in 3emperate >rassBnd "ii# @ice in )onsoon /sia ":i# ;ron and Steel ;ndustry of Kapan "i%#

-n%ironmcntalism

2002

Paper-1

>i%e a detailed account of the origin, life history, weather type and distribution of extra5tropical or frontal cyclone.

25What do you known about the distribution of atmospheric pressure and the resulting wind system on the earthsurface

&5Describe the conditions essential for the de%elopment of =arst 3opography, Bist the principal features of =arst

region.

(5-xamine the e%olution of /-0B;/ Band forms.

5)ake a comparti%e study of the >ulf Stream and =6@0S:;0 current tinder the following heads!"a# 0rigin

"b# haracteristics"c# ourse

"d# ;mpact on economy

5 What are /-@;/B photographs :ow arc these different from 3optgraphical )aps Discuss their importance to

map making.

45Write short notes on the following!

"a# 3ides

"b# on%entional Signs

"c# /llu%ial Gax"d# /ir )ass

Paper-2

1. L>eographers hM%e to rethink their approach to regional studies in the light of ii8creasing en%ironmental stress

from local to international le%els.L /ssess this statement.

2. -xplain process of demographic transition comparing the N areas and populations of either anada or the 6nited

States of /merica "6S/#

&. +ring out the importance of geographic differences within Western -uropean region and -astern -uropean, the

+aikans and the former So%iet 6nion region.

(. Write a comprehensi%e note on world economic acti%ities, their geographic ,tgnificance, extent and recent

globali'ing trends

. Discuss ancient, ri%er based regional structure of South /sia with special access to its resource realm.

. ;n what ways does regional knowledge actually lead to impro%e self and mutual understanding of people and

places in *akistan

4. Describe any 3W0 of the following!

"i# -conomies of the oil producers in /rab South West

/sia.
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"ii# >eopolitical role of the entral /sian ountrie. "iii# 6rban landscape of Batin /merica "i%# Guture of the

/S-/ countries.

2003

Paper-1

1. Discuss )editerranean climate as under!

"a# )ain characteristics"b# @egional %ariations.

2. What is glaciation Describe the land forms associated with glaciation in the highland areas.

&. :ow are tides caused Describe the %arious types of tides.

(. :ow re earth$uakes caused Describe the ma8or earth$uake 'ones.

. Discuss the %arious types of O$uantitati%e aerial maps7 based on statistical data and show how the use of colours

adds to the clarity of distribution.

. ompare the usefulness of Simple ylindrical, ylindrical -$ual /rea and ylindrical 0rthomorphic *ro8ections.

4. Write short notes on the following!

"a# yclonic Storms"b# ontinental Shelf

"c# Sand Dunes

"d# *ie Diagrams

"e# /lnino current

Paper-2

ritically examine the concept of -n%ironmental Determinism.

2. :ow does subsistence farming effect differ from -xtensi%e :erding )ake a omparati%e analysis.

&. Discuss the role of socio5economic and physical factors in the de%elopment of hydroelectricity.

(. Why is irrigation necessary in *akistan Describe the irrigational methods practiced in the Western :ighlands of

*akistanP

. Describe the physiographic features of the following areas of *akistan!

"a# )ountainous orth

"b# ;ntermontane *lains

"c# *leistocene terraces "bars#

. +ring out the salient features of population of South /sia under the following heading!

"a# *opulation Distribution

"b# *opulation >rowth

"c# -mployment

4. Write notes on any 3W0 of the following!

"a# S//@"b# 0*-

"c# -uropean 6nion

2004

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1. What are @ocks Discuss igneous rocks and compare and contrast the intrusi%e and extrusi%e rocks.

2. Define yclones. :ow are the temperate yclones formed Discuss the theory regarding their formation. .

&. Discuss )onsoon limatic @egion in detail.

(. >i%e an account of the ;ndian 0cean urrents and explain their difference from other 0cean currents.

. What do you know about 0ceanic depositions Discuss in detail.

. -xplain the different methods of 3hematic )aps. Discuss in detail any one method and its merits and demerits.

4. Write Lshort notes on the following!

"a# onical *ro8ection "b# /toll Gormation "c# Yardang "d# :orse Batitudes "e# ycle of -rosion

Paper-2

1. >i%e a lucid comparison between -n%ironmental Determinism and *ossibilism.

2. -xplain the physical and economic factors which control the distribution of Gisheries in the world.

&. >i%e a comparison between tropical forests and 3emperate forests.

(. lassify settlements on the basis of from and si'e.

. Discuss critically 3ypes of )igration.

. Discuss how far climate relates to topography, with reference to *akistan.

4. LDe%elopment of industries and agriculture depend on each otherL. Discuss with reference to *akistan.

2005

Paper-1

1. Define insulations, discuss the distribution of temperature on the surface of -arth and reasons for its %ariation.

2. What are %arious types of local winds Discuss in details the formation and characteristics of the )ountain and

Halley winds.

&. What is a rock lassify rocks and discuss the formation and characteristics of any one type.

(. What do you know about ma8or landforms Describe the landforms produced by the glaciers

. Describe in details the distribution of salinity in the 0ceans.

. What are the 0cean7s mo%ements Discuss the urrents of the *acific 0cean.

4. What are the ma8or types of )ap *ro8ections under any ma8or type, discuss their characteristics and uses.

Paper-2

1. Discuss man5en%ironmental relationship in the light of *hysical Determinism and *ossibilism.

2. >i%e an account of the *etroleum production in )iddle -ast.7 /lso throw light on its economic and political

importance.
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&. 3he @i%er basins and oastal *lains of South /sia are reckoned as one of the densely populated areas of the

world. Discuss.

(. O/griculture sector is the linchpin of the economy of South /sia.7 Discuss in detail with special reference to*akistan.

. >i%e an account of the ma8or industries of South /sia based on on5)etallic minerals.

. -xplain the importance of the means of transportation in the de%elopment of a region. /lso throw light on

*akistan7s transportation etwork.

4. Write short notes on the following!"a# Strategic importance of *akistan

"b# >wadar *ort

"c# ;nternational 3rade *attern

"d# -n%ironmental and -conomic importance of Gorests

2006

Paper-1

I1. Suggest ways in which!a. 3he natural en%ironment affects human acti%ities?

b. :uman acti%ities affect the natural en%ironment.

I2. ompare different urban and rural landscapes with which you are familiar.

I&. Summari'e Western -urope7s historic contribution to the de%elopment of the present world economy.

I(. ompare the ad%antages and disad%antages of dependence on oil production by countries of SW /sia and orth

/frica.

I. +ring out the importance of the manufacturing belt of 6S/. What effects does the /ppalachia area ha%e on the

rest of the country

I. ompare the economic and social geographies of the entral /sian countries.

I4. 3o what extent are water resources likely to act as a limit to economic de%elopment in *akistan -laborate your

answer with optimistic outlook.

Paper-2

I1. :ow do the climate factors of precipitation and temperature influence the distribution of natural %egetation

Where can we find the tropical rainforest

I2. -xplain original concept of air masses and present principal air masses.

I&. Describe the ways in which earth$uake can be managed. 6se examples to support your answer.

I(. 0utline the processes by which a ri%er produces %arious Band features describing its mode of transportation.

I. +riefly explain the features associated with!

a. Submerged coastlines

b. -merged coastlines

I. Distinguish bCw orth ;ndian 0cean and South ;ndian 0cean currents w.r.t specific controlling factor.
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I4. Describe )ap characteristics in detail with example of map design geared either to!

a. Data communication orb. Data analysis ob8ecti%es.

2007

Paper-1

Q1.Write an essay on the heating and cooling of the surface of the earth

Q2.Which prominent areas experience either of the climate type >i%e the characteristics of the climate type alongwith the associated economic acti%ities. )editerranean type or )onsoon type

Q3. Discuss the origin and characteristics of the landforms produced by glaciers

Q4.*ro%ide a brief account of flu%ial cycle of erosion

Q5. What are ocean currents Discuss the different factors contributing in their occurrence and also describe theireffect on the surrounding areas

Q6.What causes the rise and fall of tides What celestial bodies are most important in determining tides

Q7.What are topographical maps Write in detail on the features presented on such maps.

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Q1. What is meant by 9population growth


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2009

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I.2. Describe the factors contributing to the origin of ocean currents. /lso describe the 0cean urrents of the/tlantic 0cean bringing about their effect on the surrounding area

I.&. Describe the internal structure of the earth in detail gi%ing dimentions, mineral composition and physical

properties. What type of e%idence is used to obtain this information What tempratures and pressures may beexpected at the earths centre

I.(. Write in detail on the action of the ri%er in its youth, maturity, and old age.

I.. Write an essay on earth$uake.

I.. Wind produces a %ariety of interesting se$uential landforms both erosional and depositional. Discuss.

I.4. ;n what way does the wet, monsoon5dominated climate of southern /siatic coasts "/m# differ from that close to

the e$uator"a8#. Discuss in detail.

I.J. What is the distinction between large5scale, medium5scale and small5scale maps -xplain by gi%ing examples

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Q.2.What do you understand by the term possibilism :ow far has man changed the en%ironment in his fa%our

>i%e examples.

Q.3.Write down the %arious kinds of migration and describe the effects of intra5urban migration.

Q.4.:ow did settlements originate in the world Describe the central place theory.

Q.5.>i%e an account of power resources of south asia with special reference to pakistan.

Q.6.L-conomic geography is the study of location, distribution and use of scarce resourcesL. Discuss.

Q.7.What is meant by cultural diffusion:ow is the culture of an area affected by landscape

Q.8.LSouth /sia has many places where people are few and few places where people are %ery manyL. Discuss.

2010

Paper-1

$.2 define mass wasting and explain mass wasting in detail.

$.& present the rock cycle in connection with its reincarnation.

$( describe landforms and e%olution of landscapes of glaciation in the mid and high latitudes.

$. identify the geographic patterns of e%apotranspiration.-xamine the factors contributing to expanding deserts

around the globe.

$. discuss mediterranean climatic region with its dominating characteristics.

$.4show with an aid of a sketch map currents of the ;ndian ocean.bring out the influence of monsoon on currents ofthe orth ;ndian ocean.

$.J write comprehensi%e note on any two
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1 choice of pro8ections

2 synoptic charts

& planetary winds

(. trends in 8anuary isotherm

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Q2:*resent the spatial distribution of population o%er the globe.

Q3:Define @esources. >i%e most workable classification of resources citing explicit examples

Q4:Describe ;ndustrial @e%oution. how far it has helped in economic de%elopment as well as increasing economydisparity in the world

Q5:Discuss grain farming in South /sia. Did you notice agriculture change in the region recently

Q6:+ring out the importance of *akistan in the current geo5polity pertinent to >lobal /ffairs.

Q7:-xplain >eographical re$uirements, distribution and production of cotton in South /sia.

Q8:Write comprehensi%e 03-S on /Y 3W0 of the following!

15 Worlds ma8or fishing grounds25 3rade patterns in hina

&5 Singapore55:er -conomic success

(5 6rbani'ation in Batin /merica.

2011

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2012

Paper-1

I.2. +ring out scientific definition of rock and highlight the process and degree of metamorphism with explicit

examples.

I.&. -%aluate physical weathering and its occurrences in different climate areas o%er the globe.

I.(. ;ntroduce /tlantic 0cean with its flows configuration as a uni$ue phenomena.

I.. ;llustrate and suggest merits of dot method while handling demographic data of *akistan.

I.. *resent glaciated morphology through %arious stages.

I.4. Discuss salient features of Western -uropean type of climate with its impact on experiencing societies.

I.J. Write short notes on any two f the following.

"i# 3ectonic *lates

"ii# +lock mountains.

"iii# ;nternational dateline"i%# ;sostasy

Paper-2

Describe the appearance and mode of li%ing of the following /frican peoples and name the regions where they li%e

30D/Y.

1. +ushmen 2. +erbers &. *igmies

2. / population map of /sia shows that most people li%e on or near the ri%er basins and coasts. >i%e reasons for thisdistribution.

&. ertain /ustralian Garms are speciali'ed in dairy farming and others in beef production. >i%e a reasoned account

of the distribution of these industries and illustrate by a sketch map.

(. ame the chief agricultural products of South /sia and indicate the chief producing areas on a sketch map.
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. /ccount for the recent floods in the ;ndus basin and its impact on agricultural lands and their producti%ity.

. ;n what ways does the import and export trade of *akistan differ from that of her western neighbours

4. Write shorts notes on any two of the following

1. )anufacturing industries in hina2. Gisheries in Kapan

&. @ural to 6rban )igration in *akistan

(. @ecent 3rends in ;nternational @elations within S//@

2013

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I.2. 0cean currents influence the climate,resources and economies of many countries.-laborate this statement and gi%e examples.

I.&. :ow ha%e earth$uake wa%es helped the scientist to know about the interior of the -arth.>i%e a detailed

description of the earths interior with the help of diagrams.

I.(. Discuss the silent features of monsoon type of climate.What impact does it ha%e on millions li%ing in the South

/sia.

I.. Differentiate between weathering, mass wasting and erosion. >i%e a detailed classification of mass wastingtypes and their areas of occurrence.

I.. Describe the young fold mountain building process with the help of mo%ing Bithosphere *late 3heory.

I.4. What is meant by )ap pro8ection.Discuss different types of onical *ro8ection and tell us about their merits

and demerits.

I.J. Write short notes on any two of the following.

"i# 3ropical yclones"ii# 3ides

"iii# @ock cycle

"i%# /erial photographs

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I.25 ;s there any relation between the :oly Iuran and >eography explain your ideas in detail.

I.&5 Which factors effect the distribution of population in the world -laborate

I.(5 What is the importance of iron and steel industry :ow it plays a ma8or role in the de%elopment of any

country

I.5 Draw a map of *akistan and show physical features in it.

I.45 Gresh water shortage is a future threat for *akistan. Discuss

I.J5 Write notes on any two

a# 3he green @e%olution

b# 3he >olden orridorc# -nergy crisis in *akistan.

d# auses of rural5urban migration in the world.

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I2# What is a glacier Discuss the action of glacier as an agent of erosion and deposition and the resulting

landforms.

I -xplain the concept of flu%ial cycle, and the se$uential de%elopment of landforms.

I(# -nlist the %arious forms of precipitation and describe the circumstances which cause them,

I# What are the factors and forces that determine the mo%ement, direction an dnature of ocean currents Describein detail the currents of /tlantic 0cean bringing out their effects on surrounding lands.

I# Which prominent ares experience )editerranean type of climate >i%e the characteristics of this type along

with associated economic acti%ities

I4# What are weather )aps Detail the features presented on these maps and bring out the important of such maps.

IJ# Write short notes on any 2 of followinga# 3he Ket stream

b#>lobal radiation and heat balance

c# 3opographical )aps

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I2# Describe the factors that affect the density of population in any region. ;n the light of these factors, discussbriefly the density of population if S063: /S;/.

I Discuus the ma8or factors responsible for increasing urbani'ation :ighlight the main problems from this

increase facing by these urban centres at present.

I(#+riefly mention the types of G/@);>, and discuss the role of :6)/ and -00); factors influencingthe agriculture.

I# write a comprehensi%e note on ;@0 and S3--B industry of >-@)/Y and K/*/.

I# *hysical re$uirements for the ulti%ation of rice. Discuss in detail its production in /S;/.

I4# De%elopment of industries and agriculture depends upon each other. Discuss with reference to *akistan.IJ# /ssess the power resources of S063: /S;/

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