Federal Public Service Commission
CSS Town Planning Urban Management Past Paper 2022
Optional · 80 marks · three hours
Original FPSC paper
DownloadInstructions specific to this paper
- Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
Questions
- Q. 220 marks
Geographic Information System (GIS) has become global and has permeated almost every aspect of human life. Therefore, Urban Planners can take urbanization to new scales using GIS. Discuss with examples.
- Q. 320 marks
Planning is the backbone of development activities. It points out a precise way to reach a pre-determined goal within a pre-determined period of time with the means that are available with a planner and under the prevailing circumstances. Based on the information, what are the problems faced if there is no planning for towns and how it helps a city to grow? Explain.
- Q. 420 marks
What is meant by development control in context of urban development? What are the types of development controls? Explain with the help of examples.
- Q. 520 marks
Explain Five different ways to make cities more sustainable and resilient.
- Q. 620 marks
Good urban design adds value by increasing the economic viability of development and by delivering social and environmental benefits. How good urban design adds economic values?
- Q. 720 marks
Affordable housing projects are not only vital for the well-being of the society but can also contribute greatly towards a stronger economy. What are the economic benefits of affordable housing in Pakistan?
- Q. 820 marks
Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (a) Land use classification policy of Pakistan (b) Urban Planning of Nile Valley Region (c) Rural and Urban settlements are complementary to each other. Justify.
Standard FPSC instructions
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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.
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