CSS Geography Past Paper 2023

Instructions specific to this paper

• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting TWO questions from

Part-II questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   Differentiate between global warming and ozone depletion. Briefly describe the causes and effects of ozone depletion and global warming.

2. Q. 320 marks

   Discuss the processes of wind-driven and thermo-haline circulation of oceanic water. How are surface oceanic currents affected by global winds movements?

3. Q. 420 marks

   Describe the formation of a floodplain. How are alluvial terraces, natural levees, oxbow lakes, and backswamps produced?

4. Q. 520 marks

   What is subduction zone? How does the theory of plate tectonics explain the formation of the Andes mountain range?

5. Q. 620 marks

   What is commercial farming? Discuss the importance of the steppe grassland region of Russia-Ukraine in producing commercial grain farming and supply of wheat in the global food market.

6. Q. 720 marks

   Describe least cost industrial location theory of Weber. Discuss the affecting factors of industrial location, particularly concerning sugar and cement industries.

7. Q. 820 marks

   Distinguish between material and non-material elements of culture. Discuss cultural traits of nomadic culture and sedentary culture.

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• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
• No page/space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
• Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.