FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2022
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Town Planning & Urban Management
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE:
- (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
- (ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
- (iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
- (iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
- (v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
- (vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
PART-II
Q. No. 2.
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. (20)
Q. No. 3.
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. (20)
Q. No. 4.
What is meant by development control in context of urban development? What are the
types of development controls? Explain with the help of examples. (20)
Q. No. 5.
Explain Five different ways to make cities more sustainable and resilient. (20)
Q. No. 6.
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? (20)
Q. No. 7.
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?(20)
Q. No. 8.
Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20)
(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.
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