CSS EXAM PAKISTAN GEOGRAPHY PAPER PAST PAPER OLD PAPER 2013

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2013

Geography-Paper-I

PART- l (MCQs) (COMPULSORY)

Q.1

(1) The smallest scale maps are

(a) Topographical
(b) Cadastral
(c) Atlas
(d) None of theses

(2) The area between 50 and 70 degree longitude East on a map is

(a) Zone
(b) Gore
(c) Graticule
(d) None of theses


(3) A sector diagram is also called :

(a) Histogram
(b) Bar diagram
(c) Pie diagram
(d) None of theses

(4) Mercator's projection is unsuitable for

(a) Canada
(b) Pakistan
(c) Mexico
(d) All of theses

(5) The greatest annual variation in intensity of direct solar illumination occurs in

(a) Temperate zone
(b) Polar areas
(c) Near to tropic
(d) None of theses

(6) Psychometric measures :

(a) Absolute humidity
(b) Relative humidity
(c) Precipitation
(d) None of theses

(7) Mediterranean climate region has dry summer due to the influence of

(a) ITC
(b) Onshore Trade winds
(c) Subtropical highs
(d) None of theses

(8) How many cal per cm square per minutes the approximate solar constant

(a) 3.00
(b) 2.00
(c) 1.00
(d) None of theses

(9) Land breeze is an example of

(a) Vortex
(b) Geostrophic wind
(c) Convection cell
(d) None of theses

(10) When surface waters in the eastern Pacific are colder than normal, the climate event is called:

(a) La Nina
(b) El Nino
(c) Micro-climate
(d) None of theses

(11) The deepest ocean trench is situated in

(a) Southern Indian Ocean
(b) Northern Atlantic Ocean
(c) Southern Pacific Ocean
(d) None of theses

(12) Saline ocean water freezes only when the temperature drops to :

(a) --2.9 degree C
(b) --0.9 degree C
(c) --1.9 degree C
(d) None of theses

(13) The hydrological cycle is driven by the energy of:

(a) Tides
(b) Waves
(c) Currents
(d) None of theses

(14) Wind abrasion is most powerful above the ground up to the height of:

(a) 3 meters
(b) 2 meters
(c) 1 meter
(d) None of theses

(15) Deposition of basic lava results in the formation of:

(a) Strato volcano
(b) Composite cone
(c) Shield volcano
(d) None of theses

(16) 1 unit increases on the Richter scale means an increase in energy release of an earthquake by:

(a) 10.7 fold
(b) 31.7 fold
(c) 41.7 fold
(d) None of theses

(17) Parallel arrangement of platy minerals in metamorphic rocks is called:

(a) Crystallization
(b) Foliation
(c) Compaction
(d) None of theses

(18) What is the best description for Asthenosphere.?

(a) Hot, ductile with deformable rocks
(b) Weak, hot with rigid rocks
(c) Less dense and more plastic rocks
(d) None of theses

(19) Paternoster lakes are formed due to:

(a) Continental glacial erosion
(b) Glacial-fluvial deposition
(c) Alpine glacial deposition
(d) None of theses

(20) Classification of air-messes depends on their:

(a) Temperature and humidity
(b) Temperature and pressure
(c) Pressure and humidity
(d) None of theses


Q.2. Ocean currents influence the climate,resources and economies of many countries.
Elaborate this statement and give examples.

Q.3. How have earthquake waves helped the scientist to know about the interior of the Earth.?Give a detailed description of the earth's interior with the help of diagrams.

Q.4. Discuss the silent features of monsoon type of climate.What impact does it have on millions living in the South Asia.?

Q.5. Differentiate between weathering, mass wasting and erosion. Give a detailed classification of mass wasting types and their areas of occurrence.

Q.6. Describe the young fold mountain building process with the help of moving Lithosphere Plate Theory.

Q.7. What is meant by Map projection.?Discuss different types of Conical Projection and tell us about their merits and demerits.

Q.8. Write short notes on any two of the following.

(i) Tropical Cyclones
(ii) Tides
(iii) Rock cycle
(iv) Aerial photographs

CSS EXAM PHYSICS 2013 PAST PAPER OLD PAPER PAKISTAN

CSS EXAM PHYSICS 2013 PAST PAPER OLD PAPER PAKISTAN

CSS EXAM PAKISTAN ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE PAST PAPER OLD PAPER 2013

Islamic History & Culture I

Q2. The Byzantine civilisation was the one of the major civilisation of its time, explain its major acievements and the causes of its downfall?

Q3. Describe any Two of the following institutions of Islam in the light of teaching of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and how to put into service at present in the Muslims states?
(a) Judicail System (b) Economic Organism (c) Character building and social order

Q4. Explain the basis on which Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA) became a Khalifah/Caliph and pen down his role as a protector of Islamic way of life.

Q5. Describe the scientific and literary advancement of Abbasid Period and how it can be revived in at present?

Q6. Give an account of the fall and disintegration of the Ottoman Empire and describe its similarities with present Muslim's rule?

Q7. The Muslim civilisation gave a new religious and socio-political order. Give a comparison with New World Order.

Q8. Explain the impact of Mithaq-e-Madina in that divergence living state of society of Medina and how it can be employed now? Discuss.

CSS EXAM PAKISTAN PAST PAPER CURRENT AFFAIRS 2013 PAST PAPER OLD PAPER

Current Affairs paper CE-2013

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Q2: Discuss the successes and failures of political parties in bringing about a meaningful change in Pakistan.

Q3: Discuss the current socio-political and security situation of Afghanistan and its implications for the neighbouring countries.

Q4: How will "Arab spring" effect the political and security environment in the Arab World?

Q5: Discuss the importance of Pak-China relations. How does this relationship effect political and security environment in South Asia?

Q6: Discuss the causes of extremism and militancy in Pakistani society. Suggest ways and means for the state organs to overcome these problems.

Q7: Resolution of Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan can bring peace and prosperity in the region. Discuss.

Q8: Critically evaluate the causes of Energy crisis in Pakistan and its concequences for the ecnomic growth and socail fabric in the country.
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CSS EXAM EVERY DAY SCIENCE PAST PAPER 2013 OLD PAPER

PART-I

Q.1 Select the best option and fill in the appropriate circle.

1. Who proposed the concept “All motion is relative”?
a. Albert Einstein
b. John Kepler
c. Galileo Galilie
d. None

2. The field of specialization of famous Muslim scientist Abu Usman Aljahiz was:
a. Botany
b. Zoology
c. Astronomy
d. None

3. Albatros is:
a. A sea bird
b. A beetle
c. A fruit
d. None

4. The sunlight can reach a depth of …….. meters in the ocean:
a. 100
b. 80
c. 120
d. None

5. The biggest planet in our solar system is:
a. Venus
b. Pluto
c. Jupiter
d. None

6. The biggest species of the cat family is:
a. Tiger
b. Lion
c. Leopard
d. None

7. Which group of animals has heterogametic females?
a. Domestic fowl
b. Earthworm
c. Rabbit
d. None

8. The dominant phase of life cycle in these organism is haploid:
a. Mosses
b. Bacteria
c. Protoza
d. None

9. The atmosphere of moon consists of:
a. 90% Hydrogen, 10% Nitrogen
b. 80%Nitrogen, 20% Hydrogen
c. 60% Nitrogen, 40%inert gases
d. None

10. The chemical name of quartz is:
a. Silicon Dioxide
b. Stannous Oxide
c. Aluminium Oxide
d. None

11. Which month of calendar year can lack a new moon?
a. December
b. February
c. May
d. None

12. Deuterium differs from Hydrogen in having:
a. Different atomic number but same atomic weight
b. Different atomic number and different atomic weight
c. Same atomic number and different atomic weight
d. None

13. One of the following is a water soluble vitamin:
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin K
d. None

14. Coulomb is the scientific unit to measure:
a. Velocity
b. Temperature
c. Mass
d. None

15. Equator passes through one of these countries:
a. Saudi Arabia
b. Italy
c. Japan
d. None

16. Anti Diuretic hormone is secreted by one of the following glands:
a. Pituitary
b. Pancreas
c. Thyroid
d. None

17. Basha Dam is to be constructed on:
a. River Sutlaj
b. River Jhelum
c. River Chenab
d. None

18. UV light falls in the category of:
a. Ionizing Radiations
b. Non Ionizing Radiation
c. Visible light
d. None

19. The earth’s ……………….is divided into 15 major plates of various sizes:
a. Mesosphere
b. Stratosphere
c. Lithosphere
d. None

20. One of these scientists formulated basic laws of Geometry:
a. Pythagorus
b. Archimedes
c. Aristotle
d. None

21. Phosphorus is an essential component of one of the following biological molecules:
a. Amino acids
b. Nucleic acids
c. Carbohydrates
d. None

22. He was the first scientist to prove that plants move around the sun:
a. Archimedes
b. Galileo Galilei
c. John Kepler
d. None

23. Atom is made up of ........... different kinds of subatomic particles:
a. Three
b. Two
c. Four
d. None

24. Uranium is best used as nuclear fuel in one of the following forms:
a. U 235
b. U 237
c. U 238
d. None

25. The alpha particles are compact clusters of:
a. Electron and Proton
b. Two Protons and two Neutrons
c. Three protons and three Neutrons
d. None

26. The Beta particles are fast moving
a. Protons
b. Electrons
c. Neutrons
d. None

27. One of the following countries produces maximum energy from atomic reactors:
a. France
b. USA
c. UK
d. none

28. The unit to measure the quantity of Ozone in atmosphere is
a. Dobson
b. Dalton
c. Cuolomb
d. none

29. The severity of 2005 earthquake in Pakistan on Richter scale was
a. 6.9
b. 7.6
c. 7.1
d. none

30. Geiger-Muller counter is used to detect:
a. Protons
b. Neutrons
c. Photons
d. none

31. Vacuum tubes have been replaced by:
a. Conductors
b. Diodes
c. Transistors

32. Dacron is
a. Polyethylene
b. Epoxy
c. Polyamide
d. none

33. It is a secondary plant nutrient:
a. Nitrogen
b. Phosphorus
c. Sulphur
d. none

34. An area of microbiology that is concerned with the occurence of disease in human population is
a. Immunology
b. Paracitology
c. Epidemiology
d. none

35. The number of electrons of a neutral atom is automatically known if one knows the:
a. Atomic number
b. Atomic weight
c. Number of orbitals
d. none

36. Which of the following is not an enzyme?
a. Chemotrypsin
b. Secretin
c. Pepsin
d. none

37. It is impossible for a type of O+ baby to have a type of .............. mother:
a. AB-
b. O-
c. O+
d. none

38. Serum if blood plasma minus its:
a. Calcium ions
b. Clotting proteins
c. Globulins
d. none

39. The autonomic nervous system innervates all of these except:
a. Cardiac muscles
b. Skeletal muscles
c. Smooth muscles
d. none

40. The damage to the .............. nerve could result in the defect of the eye movement:
a. Optic
b. Trigeminal
c. Abducens
d. none

41. Which of these is not a region of the spinal cord?
a. Thoracic
b. Pelvic
c. Lumbar
d. none

42. The shape of the external ear is due to:
a. Elastic cartilage
b. Fibrocartilage
c. Articular cartilage
d. none

43. The external surface of the stomach is covered by
a. Mucosa
b. Serosa
c. Parietal peritoneum
d. none

44. Which of the following is not a human organ system?
a. Integumentary
b. Muscular
c. Epithelical
d. none

45. Which of the following does not vary predictably with the depth of the aquatic environment?
a. Salinity
b. Temperature
c. Penetration by sunlight
d. none

46. The quantity of available nutrients .............from the lower levels of the energy pyramids to the higher ones.
a. Increases
b. decreases
c. remains stable
d. none

47. Which of the following is not a major sub division of the biosphere?
a. Hydrosphere
b. Stratosphere
c. Lithosphere
d. none

48. Vaccination is synonomyous with .............. immunity.
a. Natural active
b. Artificial passive
c. Artificial active
d. none

49. When a patient's immune system becomes reactive to a drug, this is an example of:
a. Super infection
b. Drug resistance
c. Allergy
d. none

50. What is the smallest unit of heredity?
a. Chromosomes
b. Gene
c. Nucleotides
d. none

Part-II

Attempt only FIVE Questions

Q.No.2. (a) “The flood disaster in Pakistan is caused by the follies of humans”.comment (5)
(b) State the message of “The Earth Hour Movement”. (5)

Q.No.3. (a) Porifera is an ancient group of animals from Cambrian period. What is the cause of their survival/success? (5)
(b) How heavy water differs from ordinary water and what is its use in Atomic Reactor? (5)

Q.No.4. What part do antibiodies play in allergic reaction? How vaccination can be helpful in its control/prevention? (10)

Q.No.5. (a) Differentiate between Renewable and Non-renewable sources of energy. Give examples of each one of them. (5)
(b) Why Nuclear Energy is being preferred in developed countries and why are we lagging behind in this important source of energy? (5)

Q.No.6. (a) What is Nanotechnology and what are its use? (5)
(b) Briefly explain the differences between Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. (5)

Q.No.7. Write Comprehensive note on:
(a) LASER and their use (5)
(b) OPTIC FIBRES and their importance in modern telecom system (5)

Q.No.8. Write all that you know about Pesticides. How are they classified by agronomists? (10)

Q.No.9. Write note on:
(a) Biotechnology (5)
(b) Global Warming (5)

css exam pakistan Current Affairs 2013---Faislabad Re-exam past paper old paper

Current Affairs 2013---Faislabad Re-exam

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1) Role of media and civil society in democratisation
2) Negative and positive aspects of US PAK relations and their importance.
3) Sectarianism : domestic and regional factors.
4) Economic crisis in pakistan , it's causes and consequences.
5) CBMS an overview , are they successful in relieving indo pak tensions.
6) Opening of tailbans Doha office , Pakistans policy options.
7) Effect of state surveillance systems on personal liberties .


MCQS were general , a bit too general for some . And there is a change in SOPs this year , MCQS paper is taken back after 30 minutes , so I can only remember a few , that I shall post after the exams