Geography Paper 2

Environmentalism and Possibilism

2011-Discuss man-environment relationship in the light of Determinism and Possibilism.2009-What do you understand by the term possibilism? How far has man changed the environment in his favour? Give examples.2006-Suggest ways in which:a. The natural environment affects human activities;b. Human activities affect the natural environment.2005-Discuss man-environmental relationship in the light of Physical Determinism and Possibilism.2004-Give a lucid comparison between Environmental Determinism and Possibilism.2003-Critically examine the concept of Environmental Determinism.

Population

2010-Present the spatial distribution of population over the globe.2009-"South Asia has many places where people are few and few places where people are very many". Discuss.2008-Critically examine the Malthusian view of population growth. How does high rate of population adversely effect the economic and social development of any country? Discuss with special reference to India.2008-To what extent can the major features of the world population distribution be understood in term of physical environment? Discuss with special reference to South Asia.2007-What is meant by population growth? Compare the pattern of population growth between the more developed countries (MDCS) and less developed countries (LDCS) since 1950?2005-The River basins and Coastal Plains of South Asia are reckoned as one of the densely populated areas of the world. Discuss.2003-Bring out the salient features of population of South Asia under the following heading:(a) Population Distribution(b) Population Growth(c) Employment2002-Explain process of demographic transition comparing the % areas and populations of either Canada or the United States of America (USA).2001-Divide the world into Population Resource regions and describe the major characteristics of any one region.2000-Enumerate the salient features of Population Distribution in SOUTH EAST ASIA.

Migration

2009-Write down the various kinds of migration and describe the effects of intra-urban migration.2007-An age old phenomenon, forced migration across international borders has become exceedingly widespread during the recent past. Discuss?2004-Discuss critically Types of Migration.

Culture and Diffusion

2009-What is meant by cultural diffusion? How is the culture of an area affected by landscape?

Settlements

2009-How did settlements originate in the world? Describe the central place theory.2004-Classify settlements on the basis of from and size.

Urbanization

2011-Define urbanization. Give a critical assessment of the process of urbanization in Pakistan.2007-Define urbanization. Give a critical assessment of the process of urbanization in Pakistan since its inception?2000-What are the major factors responsible for increasing urbanization? Highlight the main problems from this increase facing by these urban centers.2001-Explain urbanization. Give a brief history and present pattern of world urbanization.

World Economies and Activities

2008-Economic activities can be classified into five groups and highly developed economics can be identified on the basis of their economic activities. Discuss critically.2007-Delineate the hierarchy of economic activities. Give a detailed account of any ONE of the secondary activities in the world?2006-Summarize Western Europes historic contribution to the development of the present world economy.2002-Write a comprehensive note on world economic activities, their geographic,'significance, extent and recent globalizing trends2001-Differentiate between various types of Economic Activities. Describe the world patterns of any one activity with special reference to Pakistan.

Farming

2010-Discuss grain farming in South Asia. Did you notice agriculture change in the region recently?2003-How does subsistence farming effect differ from Extensive Herding? Make a Comparative analysis.2000-Explain different farming types such as subsistence farming, dry farming, terrace farming and mixed farming.

Crops (Cereal and non-cereal)

2010-Explain Geographical requirements, distribution and production of cotton in South Asia.2007-Describe in detail the production and trade of rice in the world with specific reference to south Asia?2000-Write short Geographical notes on the production, trade and distribution of any TWO of the following products; (a) Cotton, (b) Sugar cane, (c) Rubber, (d) Coffee.

Fishing

2004-Explain the physical and economic factors which control the distribution of Fisheries in the world.

Forestry

2008-Give an account of major forests types of Pakistan. What are the factors involved in deforestation of Pakistan?2004-Give a comparison between tropical forests and Temperate forests.

Industries

2010-Describe Industrial Revoution. how far it has helped in economic development as well as increasing economy disparity in the world?2008-Explain the role of cotton textile industry in the economy of Pakistan.2006-Bring out the importance of the manufacturing belt of USA. What effects does the Appalachia area have on the rest of the country?2005-Give an account of the major industries of South Asia based on Non-Metallic minerals.2004-"Development of industries and agriculture depend on each other". Discuss with reference to Pakistan.2000-Analyze the location of Iron and Steel industry in the U.S.A and U.K.

Resources

2010-Define Resources. Give most workable classification of resources citing explicit examples2009-"Economic geography is the study of location, distribution and use of scarce resources". Discuss.2002-Discuss ancient, river based regional structure of South Asia with special access to its resource realm.

Water Resources

2011-To what extent are water resources likely to act as a limit to economic development in Pakistan? Elaborate your answer with a futuristic outlook.2011-The twentieth century witnessed the war for oil. The twenty-first century will witness the war for water. Discuss the statement with special reference to Indo-Pak scenario.2008-The twentieth century witnessed the war for oil. The twenty-first century will witness the war for water. Discuss Critically.2006-To what extent are water resources likely to act as a limit to economic development in Pakistan? Elaborate your answer with optimistic outlook.2001-Enumerate the Salient features of the "Indus Water Treaty".

Power Resources

2009-Give an account of power resources of south asia with special reference to pakistan.2001-Analyze the Power Resource of "SOUTH ASIA".

Oil Crises and Politics

2006-Compare the advantages and disadvantages of dependence on oil production by countries of SW Asia and North Africa.2005-Give an account of the Petroleum production in Middle East. Also throw light on its economic and political importance.

Agriculture and its problems

2011-Agriculture is the linchpin of the economy of South Asia. Discuss critically with special reference to Pakistan.2005-Agriculture sector is the linchpin of the economy of South Asia. Discuss in detail with special reference to Pakistan.2003-Why is irrigation necessary in Pakistan? Describe the irrigational methods practiced in the Western Highlands of Pakistan?2000-Discuss the problems of Water Logging and Salinity especially in Pakistan. Explain the important remedial measures to be taken to control this problem.

Transportation and Communication

2008-Our Planet has shrunk as a result of modern revolution in transport and communication. Discuss with reference to South Asia and with special focus on Pakistan.2005-Explain the importance of the means of transportation in the development of a region. Also throw light on Pakistans transportation Network.

Relationship between MDCS and LDCS

2001-Enumerate the Politico-economic relationship between the developed countries and theless developed countries.2007-Write an analytical essay on the politico-economic relationship between MDCS and LDCS?

Environmental hazards

2000-Discuss the Environmental hazards facing at present to this World. What adverse affects are being visualized from this problem?2002-"Geographers have to rethink their approach to regional studies in the light of increasing environmental stress from local to international levels." Assess this statement.

Miscellaneous

2011-Discuss the Crises of numbers in South Asia with special reference to Dilemma in Pakistan.2010-Bring out the importance of Pakistan in the current geo-polity pertinent to Global Affairs.2006-Compare different urban and rural landscapes with which you are familiar.2006-Compare the economic and social geographies of the Central Asian countries.2004-Discuss how far climate relates to topography, with reference to Pakistan.2003-Discuss the role of socio-economic and physical factors in the development of hydroelectricity.2003-Describe the physiographic features of the following areas of Pakistan:(a) Mountainous North(b) Intermontane Plains(c) Pleistocene terraces (bars)2002-Bring out the importance of geographic differences within Western European region and Eastern European, the Baikans and the former Soviet Union region.2002-In what ways does regional knowledge actually lead to improve self and mutual understanding of people and places in Pakistan?

Short Notes

2011-Petroleum production in Middle East2011-Tourism in Pakistan2011-Cultural Diffusion2011-Migration2010-World's major fishing grounds2010-Trade patterns in China2010-Singapore--Her Economic success2010-Urbanization in Latin America.2007-Possibilism.2007-Population/Resource regions2007-Shifting cultivation2007-Tourism in Pakistan2007-Pakistans strategic Importance2005-Strategic importance of Pakistan2005-Gwadar Port2005-International Trade Pattern2005-Environmental and Economic importance of Forests2003-SAARC2003-OPEC2003-European Union2002-Economies of the oil producers in Arab South West Asia.2002-Geopolitical role of the Central Asian Countries.2002-Urban landscape of Latin America2002-Future of the ASEAN countries.2001-Wheat in Temperate Grassland2001-Rice in Monsoon Asia2001-Iron and Steel Industry of Japan2001-Environmentalism