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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2017 FOR RECRUITMENT TO
POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2017 FOR RECRUITMENT TO
POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
TOWN PLANNING & URBAN MANAGEMENT
PART-II
Q. No. 2. ‘Town Planning’ is considered to be a multidisciplinary field. Discuss in detail the different professionals that should be part of a town planning exercise, explaining the ways in which they can contribute in the process. (20)
Q. No. 3. Cities in Pakistan have witnessed uncontrolled growth as part of rapid urbanization. In the role of a technocrat and decision maker what would be
your approach to address the issues of our urban centres gearing them towards a more balanced and sustained growth. (20)
your approach to address the issues of our urban centres gearing them towards a more balanced and sustained growth. (20)
Q. No. 4. What do you understand by the ‘human development paradigm’? Explain how it should be incorporated within planning and development process.(20)
Q. No. 5. Informal settlements in cities have offered a respite to the housing crisis for the masses in Pakistan. In the light of examples from the developing countries discuss possible ways of improvements in such settlements. Also mention examples of such initiatives in Pakistan, if any. (20)
Q. No. 6. Explain what is an Intelligent Transport System (ITS)? Discuss the need for such systems in the context of Pakistan’s urban centres. (20)
Q. No.7 What do you understand by the terms Metropolitan City, Megacity, Cosmopolitan city? Using examples of cities in Pakistan discuss the challenges of planning and management of such cities and how could these be addressed? (20)
Q. No. 8 Write short notes on any two of the following, using appropriate examples: (10 each) (20)
(i) Garden City Movement
(ii) Urban Area Conservation
(iii) Poverty Alleviation through Planning Process
(i) Garden City Movement
(ii) Urban Area Conservation
(iii) Poverty Alleviation through Planning Process
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Posted : August 19, 2026 6:55 am