PAK AFFAIRS PAST PAPERS 1971 TO 2018

FEDERAL GOVT. GRADES 16 & 17 RECRUITMENT COMPETITIVE
EXAMINATION, 1971

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is Pakistan Ideology?
2. Discuss the fundamental principles of Pakistan Foreign Policy.
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of foreign economic aid?
4. Write an essay on the genesis of Pakistan Movement.
5. Analyse the Farakka Barrage Dispute.
6. Explain the highlights of the Aligarh Movement launched by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
7. Discuss the circumstances that led to action on the part of Pakistan Army in East Pakistan.


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EXAMINATION, 1972

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain clearly the concept of Islamic Socialism.
2. Discuss in detail the importance of any two of the following:
a) R.C.D., b) CENTO. c) The Simla Agreement.
3. What would you suggest to check the influx of the rural population into the urban areas?
4. Discuss the effects of the TV upon the character of our children.
5. What advantages do you expect from the Integrated Rural Development Programme
6. Identify the tendencies adversely affecting our ‘national cohesion’. Suggest measure
to combat them.
7. Write short notes on any two of the following:
a) The Khilafat Movement.
b) The Lahore Resolution of 1940.
c) The dissolution of the First Constituent Assembly.






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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Do you agree or disagree with the statement that “The Foreign Policy of Pakistan has
been the same as it was formulated by the ft t Foreign Minister”? While supporting your
reply give at Least three concrete examples from history to prove your point of view.
2. What have been the consequences of devaluation of the Pakistan Rupee on the
economic development of Pakistan. Give suggestions to utilise this devaluation to the best
interest of the country.
3. Describe the historical events leading to Referendum and inclusion of NWFP in
Pakistan.
4. How far has the economic aid been useful in the recipient developing countries of Asia?
Give a critical analysis of the problem.
5. What is the basis of the new relationship between Iran and Pakistan? Discuss with
reference to the strategy in the Persian Gulf.
6. Give a critical appreciation of Indo-Pakistan relations between 1962 and 1965.
7. Comment on the statement, “The revolution of the 20th Century claims to base itself on
Economics, but it is primarily political and ideological”. (Camus)
8. Describe the role of any four of the regional alliances:
i) CENTO, ii) European Security Plan, iii) Asian Security Plan, iv) Russian-American
Detente, v) R.C.D, vi) Commonwealth Affairs.



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EXAMINATION, 1974

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is your concept of an Islamic State? To what extentdoes the present Constitution
of Pakistan ensure the Islamic character of the State?
2. Discuss the role of the Bureaucracy in the moral and material progress of Pakistan.
3. What are the salient features of the educational policy of the present Government? How
far has it been a success?
4. Discuss the causes of the inflationary tendency in Pakistan. Do you consider it
inevitable?
5. Assess the importance of Pakistan’s relations with China for theForeign Policy of
Pakistan as a whole.
6. Have Family Planning Project been successful in Pakistan” If not, why not, why not?
7. Examine the political and economic consequences of the secession of East Pakistan.
8. Who’s Who/What's What? (Answer briefly):
a) Baba-i-Urdu b) C.R. Formula
c) Jaurian d) PL 480
e) Durand Line f) Tarbela Dam
g) Tashkent Declaration h) UPI
i) Pakistan Hilal-e-Ahmar j) Rann of Kutch


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EXAMINATION, 1975

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions have equal marks.
1. Define the historic personality of Pakistan in terms of:
a) history of its geographic territory,
b) historical heritage,
c) cultural heritage.
2. Discuss the contribution of the Civil Service of Pakistan to the building up of the country?
Why has it been necessary to change its character?
3. Discuss the various measures adopted to bring reforms in. the agricultural Sector in respect
of:
a) distribution of agricultural lands,
b) improvement of agricultural produce,
c) better use of agricultural labour.
4. Is inflation related to the price of oil? How has it affected the economy of Pakistan?
5. Discuss the pros and cons of the introduction of nationalisation in the country? How far has it
affected the economy of the country?
6. Discuss the labour reforms introduced by the present Government. How far have they helped:
a) to improve the labour condition,
b) to give incentive for higher labour productivity?
7. What is the meaning of bilateralism? How far has its adoption changed the Foreign Policy of
Pakistan”
8. Who’s Who/What’s What? (Answer briefly):
a) Tuti-e-Shakar-Maqala b) SEATO
c) Baghdad Pact d) Mangla
e) Salinity f) Brahui
g) Kalash h) Bhitshah
i) Rahman Baba j) Simla Agreement

EXAMINATION, 1976

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions have equal marks,
1. Trace the history of the Muslim League in the post-Independence period. What are the causes
of its decline and disintegration?
2. What are the commonfactors in the “three Constitutions” framed in Pakistan? How far do
they meet the political situation occurring in these periods?
3. Discuss the Central structure of the Government of Pakistan from the following points of
view:
i) Bureaucratic Machinery
ii) Recruitment policy
iii) Structure and development programmes.
4. What different role the private sectorand public sector have played in the development of the
country? On which sector would you rely more for the future growth of the country?
5. What are the problems involved in the labour export of Pakistan?
What arrangement has the Government of Pakistan made in this connection?
6. What fundamental changes have been made in the Education Policy by the present
Government? How far has the policy been implemented?
What is its effect on the general educational standard?
7. How far Islam has been a governing factor in formulating the Foreign Policy of
Pakistan? Examine this in the historic reality of Pakistan’s relations with the Arab World.
8. Who’s Who/What’s What? (Answer briefly):
a) Quaid-i-Azam's parentage and forefathers.
b) Quaid-i-Azam’s school education.
c) Quaid-i-Azam and his family including the question of his marriage.
d) Quaid-i-Azam as a lawyer.
e) Quaid-i-Azam as a political apprentice.
f) Quaid-i-Azam as an ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity.
g) Quaid-i-Azam and Fourteen Points. -
b) Quaid-i-Azam and Round Table Conference.
i) Quaid-i-Azam and Cripps’ Mission.
j) Quaid-i-Azam and Lahore Resolution.


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EXAMINATION, 1977

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
I. Give the natural regions of the hill zones of Pakistan and state the means of livelihood of the
people.
2. What arc the natural conditions of Balochistan? How have they been utilized by the different
stocks of people living there?
3. In the opinion of some political scientists agitational politics has been the running theme in
the thirty years of the history of Pakistan. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.
4. “It is the personality that has been the moving spirit behind the political changes in
Pakistan”. Discuss in depth.
5. What has been the consequence of recent nationalisation in Pakistan? Discuss in the
perspective of the economic condition in the country.
6. Do you think there has been industrial retardation in Pakistan? Discuss in the perspective of
the economic condition in the country.
7. What has been the role of the army in the stability of the country? Do you think that there
should be a Constitutional provision for their active place in the performance of this act?
What proposals would you like to make?
8. Discuss the provisions of autonomy as provided in the last Constitutions of Pakistan. Are
they sufficient guarantee for the development of the regional groups?
9. Discuss the role of the political parties in pre-1958 history of Pakistan.
10. Who’s Who/What’s What? (Answer briefly):
a) Iqbal's parentage and ancestry.
b) Iqbal’s education.
c) Iqbal's marriages and his children.
d) lqbaFs poetic works in Urdu.
e) lqbal’s poetic works in Persian.
f) lqbal’s prose work and its place in the history of Muslim philosophy.
g) Iqbal as a member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly.
h) lqbal’s address at the Allahahad session of the All India Muslim League.
i) Iqbal at the Round Table Conference.
j) Iqhal’s letters to Quaid-i-Azam M. A. Jinnah..



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EXAMINATION, 1978

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions, each worth twenty marks.
1. The Muslims claimed to be separate nation, having nothing in common with the Hindu majority except accident of living in the same country. Comment. 20
2. Sir Sayyid had maintained that Islam was not inimical to liberal progress. Amir Ali presented an Islam that is that progress. Comment. 20
3. He (The Quaid-c-Azam) has an ascetic appearance. and the first impression he made was of
cold but brilliant intensity, lie never suffered fools gladly and disdained the tricks of the
politicians that win easy popularity. In view of this statement, assess the character and the
leadership qualities of the Father of the Nation. 20
4. a) What is the significance of 1)1193 ii) 145 1-1526 iii) 1556-1605 iv) 1875. 5
b) i) Importance of 1909 Morley Minto Reforms ii) importance of 1912 Partition of Bengal. 5
c) i) List down the three separate points of view of the British policy towards India from 1830-1947. 5
ii) Where God commands, I am a Muslim first, a Muslim second and a Muslim last and nothing but a Muslim.
Answer i) Who made this statement ii) Give dates spanning his life. 2 1t2
iii) There is now scarcely a government office in Calcutta in which a Mohammedan can hope for any post above the rank of porter, messenger, filler of inkpots and mender of pens. Give the name of the author of this statement, the book and the date. 2 112
5. The armed forces must receive political education and understand economic affairs, and
foreign relations, they should refrain from active participation in politics. Soldier-politicians may
have a limited success but prolonged military rules come to ignominious ends.
Comment. 20
6. Pakistan, like many other new nations is marked by horizontal and vertical cleavages in its
social structure. On the horizontal level, linguistic, ethnic and regional diversities create
problems in the political system. On the vertical level, there is a wide gap between the
westernised elite and the illiterate masses, between the rich and the poor. Comment. 20
7. It is alleged that the Civil Service in Pakistan helped to promote corruption, inefficiency and selfishness. Critically assess the truth of this statement. 20
8. A balanced economy is a prerequisite for a stable political order. Comment. 20
9. It is said that a foreign policy is the projection of the internal politics of a country. Comment. 20


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EXAMINATION, 1979

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. In Pakistan politics has always been dominated not by political parties or institutions. but by
individual leaders? Could you give any reasons for that?
2. What do you understand by the Proportional Representation Scheme? How would it facilitate
or hamper the process of democratisaton in the country? Discuss.
3. What are major economic problems confronting Pakistan? What measures do you propose to
overcome these?
4. Moral, Social and Economic values in Pakistan have undergone a change as a consequence
of the “Dubai Phenomena” or employment opportunities in the Middle East” Do you agree with
it?
S. Do you think that Karakoram Highway has ushered in a new era in the Social and Economic
life of the people of the Northern Areas? If so. identify and explain seine of these changes.
6. It has been said that Pakistan would have come into being, even without the leadership of
Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Would you agree with it?
7. Indus river system is the life-line of Pakistan’s agriculture? Discuss.
8. It is said that in Pakistan Armed Forces are the only integrative force in the country.
Would you agree?
9. Geography conditions the foreign policy of a State, this being so, what kind of Foreign
Policy do you visualise for Pakistan in 1980s?
10. Be precise in your answer.
a) What is the main substance of Simla Agreement?
b) When was One Unit created and when was it dismembered?
c) Where is Durand Line and when was it created?
d) On which rivers the following dams arc located?
i) Hub Dam ii) Tarbela Dam iii) Warsak Dam iv) Mangla Dam.
e) For the 1970 General Elections a legal framework order was created. What were its major
points?
f) Who was Sardar Abdw Rab Nishtar?
g) Can you name any three books of Allama Iqbal?
h) Where did Mr. Jinnah present his famous “Fourteen Points”?
i) What was the main substance of Rowlatt Act?



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EXAMINATION, 1980

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
I. Without Quaid-i-Azam’s dynamic leadership, the Muslims of South Asia would never have
achieved a separate state of their own”. Discuss.
2. It is often said that both the Parliamentary and the Presidential systems have failed in
Pakistan. Critically analyse the statement and suggest a suitable political system for Pakistan.
3. Discuss the natural conditions of Northern Areas of Pakistan. How have they been utilized by
the people living there.
4. Critically evaluate the origins of Kashmir dispute.
5. What role would you assign to women in Muslim Society? Discuss in the light of Pakistani
society. -
6. Has bureaucracy played a positive role in nation-building process in Pakistan?
7. What induced Pakistan to join the South East Asia Treaty Organisation (SEATO) and the
Central Treaty Organisation (CENTO) and what forced her to leave these defence alliances?
8. Why is the year 1963 considered to be a milestone in Pakistan-Chinese relations?
9. Highlight the major problems confronting the agriculturist in Pakistan and what measures
would you suggest to overcome?
10. Write short notes on any two of the following:
a) Liaquat Ali Khan
b) Radcliff Award
c) Husain Shaheed Suharwardy
d) Cash Crops of Pakistan
e) APWA
f) Rann of Kutch War 1965
g) The Menace of Beggars in Pakistan
h) Islamic Foreign Ministers’ Conference (May 1980)
i) Salal Dam Agreement
j) Pakistan Cricket Team’s last tour of India.

EXAMINATION, 1981

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Why do we have a traditional of agitation, protest and demonstration in Pakistan and not of a
smooth democratic change? Analyse.
2. Suppose you are asked by the Government of Pakistan to present a proposal identifying the
problems of National Integration and suggesting their possible solutions. Give examples.
3. Pakistani culture combines the seemingly paradoxical characteristics of Diversity and Unity.
Do you agree. Give examples.
4. Write a short essay on “The impact of Mechanised Farming in Pakistan.”
5. What in your view were the most significant causes of the breakdown of the constitutional
process in Pakistan on any one of the following occasions:
a) October, 1958
b) March, 1969
c) July, 1977
6. What are the major economic problems confronting Pakistan? What measures do you
propose to overcome these?
7. Why was One Unit created and why was it dismembered?
8. Discuss the role played by Allama Mohammad Iqbal in the awakening of Muslim India.
9. What are the reasons behind the strong political influence of bureaucracy and the military in
Pakistan” Explain briefly.
10. Write short notes on any two of the following:
a) Chaudhri Mohammad Ali
b) 1965 War between Pakistan and India
c) The Pakistan Resolution
d) The Day of Deliverance
e) Pakistan Writers’ Guild
f) The significance of the 14th August
g) The process of Islamization of Pakistan
h) The Waliullah Movement
i) The Two Nations Theory







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EXAMINATION, 1982

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is Islamic interpretation of nation and nationality and how much Pakistani concept
of ideology receives strength from it?
2. What was in principle the form of monarchy during the Muslim rule in the sub-continent
and how did it differ with the rise of the Mughal power in India?
3. Compare the roles of Aligarh and Deoband institutions in the Muslim awakening in the
sub-continent: how far did they differ in their approaches towards the British?
4. What are the determinant of the foreign policy of a country? How lar did they affect the
growth and development of the current foreign policy of Pakistan.
5. Trace out the relationship between the Muslim community of India and the people of
Afghanistan. Why could this harmony not be maintained after 1947.
6. A nation ought to have certain characteristics. What characteristics in general do you
notice as a nation in the people of Pakistan.
7. Give an account of the trade relations between Pakistan and the People’s Republic of
China. How far the Chinese economic assistance programme to Pakistan is effective?
8. R.C.D. though purely economic was considered political in international circles. Make an
assessment of its performance in the past and its prospects for the future.
9. What are the pre-requisites of “Democracy”. Why has it not made much headway in
Pakistan.
10. Write short notes on any three of the following:
i) Ubaidullah Sindhi
ii) Tarbela Dam
iii) Fall of East Pakistan
iv) Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
v) Rupee-Dollar Delink


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EXAMINATION, 1983

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt five questions only including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. All
questions carry equal marks.
1. Fill in the blanks: 20
i) The total area of Pakistan is ______ out of which ______ percent is covered by Balochistan
Province.
ii) The recent total population of Pakistan is out of which percent lives in urban areas.
iii) There are ______ Divisions in Pakistan and districts in the State of Azad Jammu and
Kashmir.
iv) The boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan measures about______ and —
v) The State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir contains — of total area and ______ of total
population.
vi) Two most important western tributaries of River Indus are and ______
vii) The first Muslim Educational institution was founded in ______ by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
by the name of _i_
viii) Muslim League was founded in by
ix) The pamphlet issued in England in _______ demanding national status for the north-west of
Indian subcontinent with the name of Pakistan was entitled _______
x) Members of the cabinet mission included ______ and _______
xi) According to the agreement of division of assets of British India, Pakistan was to receive
_________ percent of the joint assets.
xii) Quaid-e-Azam died on __________ and Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated on
_________
xiii) The GNP increased in Pakistan from _______ in early 1970s to _________ in early
1980s.
xiv) Congress and Muslim League agreed on Communal Representation and national
independence in ________ and signed the famous -__-
xv) Rasul Barrage is built on _________ and Warsak Dam is built on _________
xvi) The title Quaid-i-Azam was coined by____________
xvii) Sind Sagar Doab is situated between rivers
xviii) Two important species of trees found on the warm rainy slopes at 3000 to 5000 ft. of
Murree Hills are _______ and
xix) Two important oil fields of Pakistan are located at ______ and ______
xx) Nation celebrates September 6th as ______
2. Describe the factor which led to the partition of Indo-Pak sub-continent in 1947. 20
3. Why Pakistan is called an ideological State? Discuss. 20
4 Explain the salient features of the 1973 Constitution of the Islamic Republic of
Pakistan. 20
5. Elucidate with, examples character and structure of the economy of Pakistan,. .
6. Discuss the religion, religious faith and practices of any two minority groups living in
Pakistan. 20
7. Identify and discuss the major social problems of Pakistan and suggest their possible
solutions. 20
8. Critically examine the impact of Afghanistan crisis on Pakistan’s security
environment. 20
9. Discuss new trends in Indo-Pakistan relations in the light of respective proposals for No-War Pact and Treaty of Peace and Friendship. 20
10. Write notes on any two of the following: 20
a) Indus Waters Treaty.
b) U.S. Economic Aid to Pakistan.
c) South-Asian Regional Co-operation (SAARC)
d) Pakistan’s Foreign Policy towards NAM.





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EXAMINATION, 1984

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. In Pakistan we have been trying to organize society on the basis of Islamic principles.
Explain what will be the shape of economic system in such a polity?
2. What peculiar qualities of character made Quaid-i-Azam successful in his struggle for
Pakistan?
3. The nature of federation has been a matter of serious concern in our politics. What would
you suggest to synthesize the need for an effective center with the urge for maximum
autonomy?
4. Give a brief account of Pakistan’s contribution towards unity among Muslim nations.
5. In view of threats from India and danger from the Soviet-controlled Afghanistan what
are our foreign policy options.
6. What would you suggest to cope with employment situation after our labour force
returns from abroad?
7. Assess Pakistan’s prospects in the field of oil and gas production.
8. Suggest measures to improve the status of women in our society.
9. Point out the causes of deteriorating standards of our games and sports. Suggest remedies.
10. Discuss some of the measures taken by the present government to ensure accountability of public servants.






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EXAMINATION, 1985

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt five questions only including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. All questions
carry equal marks.
1. Give short answers of the following:
a) When was the partition of Bengal annulled?
b) Who was the President of the London Muslim League?
c) Who presided over the annual session of the All India Muslim League in 1930?
d) What portfolio was held by Liaquat Ali Khan in the Interim Government?
e) What is the name of the second highest peak in Pakistan?
f) What is the largest foreign exchange earning source of Pakistan”
g) Name any one language spoken in Northern Areas.
h) When was Pakistani rupee delinked from US dollar?
1) Who is the author of ‘Emergence of Pakistan’?
j) What is the original title of 'Mosadis-i-Hali.
k) Who was the editor of 'Tehzib-ul-Akhlaq.
1) Who was the writer of ‘Shah Nama-i-Islam
m) Write the names of two classes writer in the regional languages of Pakistan.
a) Name the first major dam built in Pakistan.
o) When was the Indus Basin Treaty signed?
P) Who was leader of Pakistan delegation in Bandung Conference?
q) In what year the Boundary Agreement between Pakistan and the People’s Republic of
China was signed?
r) Which country opposed Pakistan’s entry in the UN?
s) Who was the fourth Governor General of Pakistan?
t) Name the pass which links Pakistan with the People’s Republic of China.
2. What were the man proposals of the Cabinet Mission? Why did it fail? -
3. Discuss the two major problems faced by the Government of Pakistan soon after
independence.
4. Discuss the significance of the Objectives Resolution in the constitutional history of
5. What are the factors that have deterred agricultural development in Pakistan at the
desired pace?
6. Discuss the steps taken by Pakistan to Islamic its economic system.
7. Discuss the impact of foreign remittances on the socio-cultural values in Pakistan
8. How far ideology has influenced the foreign policy of Pakistan?
9. Our education system has failed to meet the needs of the world of work. Comment.
10. Write notes on any two of the following:
i) Federal Shariat Court
ii) Ansari Commission Report.
in) Nuclear Progranunc of Pakistan.
iv) Karachi Steel Mills.




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EXAMINATION, 1986

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER HI
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Answer any five questions. All questions carry Equal Marks:
1. What is the ideology of Pakistan? Discuss.
2. "Syed Ahmad's role in the Muslim political awakening must be prefaced with the
statement that he was neither a politician nor a political leader. He was essentially a social
reformer and his panacea for all the ills of his community was education.” Discuss.
3. Write notes on:
a) Lucknow Pact of 1916
b) Khilafat Movement.
4. What do you understand by the Two Nations Theory? Discuss.
5. Write a critical note on the Kashmir issue.
6. “The Ninth Constitutional Amendment lays the basis for complete Islamisation in the
country.” Discuss.
7. What are the major problems being faced by the rural population in Pakistan? How far
are these covered by the current 5-year Plan?
8. What are the social, economic and political consequences of unchecked population
growth? Discuss in the context of Pakistan.
9. Identify the problems of national integration, and suggest steps for its promotion.
10. Analyse the factors which stand in the way of fuller cooperation amongst Muslim countries. Suggest concrete steps to hasten tl-e process.






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EXAMINATION, 1987

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt five questions only including Question No. 1, which is compulsory. All
questions carry equal marks.
1. .Fill in the blanks:
i) Quran was for the first time translated in Urdu by
ii) In the Sub-continent Suhrawardiyah Silsalah was founded by ______
iii) Haji Shariatullah founded the _________ Movement in Bengal.
iv)The total area of Pakistan is ________ sq kilometers.
v) The main river of Balochistan Plateau is ______
vi) The Standard time of Pakistan is the local time of_______
vii) “____________ “was written by____________.
viii) The height of K2 is ______
4. Syed Ahmad Khan, Allama lqbal and Jinnah shifted from unity-stance to separatism.
Elucidate.
5. What solid steps would you suggest to pull Pakistan out of factionalism? Why?
6. Identify, beside ideology, other factors which were responsible for the creation of Pakistan.
7. Suggest practical measures for Pakistan to take in order to cohesify Muslim world for putting
flesh on the shiny body of OIC for turning it into a force to reckon with.
8. Compare and contrast Pakistan’s Afghan Policy with that of its, Kashmir Policy.
9. What would you do with the natural resources, agriculture, industry manpower and export
and import to turn it into a rich country.
10. Evaluate the efforts for promulgation of Islamic System in Pakistan.




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EXAMINAXION, 1989

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any Five questions, All questions carry equal marks.
I. Make a critical apparaisal of Shah Wali-ullah’s efforts for the revival of Muslim rule in India.
How far he was successful in his mission?
2. Evaluate the contribution of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan towards the growth of Muslim
Nationalism in this sub-continent.
3. Identify and evaluate the salient features of the’ Lucknow Pact of 1916.
4. Why did Quaid-i-Azam change from his earlier role of the “Ambassador of Hindi
Muslim unity” to the fiercest champion of the Muslim cause? Discuss.
5 Discuss the nature and purpose of the Khilafat Movement Why it failed to achieve its
desired objectives?
6. Evaluate Allama Iqbal's solution of the “complex politico-religious problems of the
sub-continent” in the light of his Allahabad address of 1930.
7. Discuss the fundamental principles of the Lahore Resolution.
8. Discuss the chief characteristics of tribal’, rural and urban societies in Pakistan.
9 Discuss the role of natural resources in the economic development of Pakistan
10. Explain the geographical background to the development of irrigation in the Indus Plain
and discuss the agricultural problems which have resulted from the development of irrigation
and suggest possible solution.



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EXAMINATION, 1990

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. ‘A Strong sense of a separate identity has been one of the prominent characteristics of the
Muslim community in the sub-continent’. Point out the factors that created a sense of separate
identity among Indian Muslims.
2. ‘In the distressed situation Sir Syed endeavoured to make the Muslim psychologically
adjusted to the new environment’. Elaborate.
3. Discuss the importance of separate Electorate in the history of Muslims’ political
struggle in the sub-continent.
4.Explain what type of political system the Quaid-i-Azam had visualised for Pakistan.
5.Examine the Radcliffe Award and discuss its repercussions on the Indo-Pak relations.
6. Federalism has been a continuing cause of political tension in our country. What type of
federal structure you would suggest for Pakistan?
7. ‘The failure of the cause of national integration in Pakistan and of democracy is directly
attributed to the failure of its leadership —both political and intellectual’. Comment.
8. Give a brief description of the various programmes for rural development and explain why
these have not succeeded in improving our rural life.
9. Write a note on the main sources of energy in our country. Suggest measures for the
development.
10. Point out difficulties in the way of our scientific and technological progress. What would you suggest to overcome these difficulties.





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EXAMINATION, 1991

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Briefly discuss impactof movements for reform —Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi, Shah Wall Ullah,
Aligarh, Deoband and Nadwah — on Muslims of sub Continent.
2. Separatism is, in part, outcome of Hindu reaction and attitude towards events like Hindi
Urdu controversy, partition of Bengal, separate electorate and the like. Discuss.
3. Analyse political developments between Iqbal’s Allahabad address and the Lahore
Resolution.
4. Evaluate political sagacity of Quaid-i-Azam demonstrated during his struggle for Pakistan.
Give examples.
5. Identify issues and problems facing implementation of Islamic Ideology under contemporary
environment.
6. Explain characteristics of Pakistan’s political culture discussing their relevancy to
understanding of political set-up in Pakistan.
7. Pakistan’s experience with federalism is replete with grievances. Suggest effective political
and constitutional measures to mollify the aggrieved.
8. Given the limited resources and international constraints, financial technological and ideological, what would be your strategy to bring about meaningful and solid development in Pakistan within one decade.




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EXAMINATION, 1992

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Since the day Muslims set their foot in the sub-continent their concern had been to preserve
their faith, their culture and their separate entity. Elaborate.
2, “Sir Syed’s contribution to Muslim renaissance in India can be summarized in one phrase and
that was the inculcation of self-confidence in his people”. Explain.
3. Discuss the developments leading the Muslims and the Congress towards parting of ways in
the late twenties.
4. Do you agree with the assessment that constitutionalism remained an elementary part of
Quaid-i-Azam’s political character. Give arguments in support of your contention.
5. Explain the Objectives Resolution of 1949 and point out its significance for later political
developments.
6. Discuss population growth as a factor conditioning our social and economic development.
7. Point out main obstacles in the way of developing our energy resources. Can you suggest
solutions politically acceptable to all?
8. Under the contemporary environment what should be the main features of Islamic economic system particularly its banking.



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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Sum up the consequences of the failure of the War of Independence of 1857 with special
reference to its effects on the Muslims of South Asia.
2. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan had foreseen that two nations — Muslims and Hindus could not sit on
the same throne and remain equal in power. Discuss.
3. Describe the main recommendations of the Nehru Report. What was the Muslim reaction to
them?
4. Do you agree with Sir Reginald Coupland’s view that Congress’s ‘totalitarian mentality’ and
the attempt to coerce the Muslim League failed and the reaction of Jinnah and has followers
constituted an historic turning point in the course of Indian politics?
5. What sort of changes does one detect in the belief system that is Islam and that provides an
important ideological underpinning for the state in Pakistan?
6. Analyse the cause of failure of National Integration in Pakistan.
7. How far is the political instability in Pakistan due to its unstable political parties?
8. Describe briefly the geographical features and the natural resources of Pakistan.

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1. Write a detailed note on Islam, Din and Madhab. What do these terms mean? [20]

2. What role do the cardinal principles of Islam play in the daily life of a Muslim? [20]

3. What are the sources of Islamic law? Discuss. [20]

4. Give salient features of the Islamic social system. [20]

5. What method would you suggest for the development of an Islamic mind? [20]

6. Values play a great role in management and administration. Discuss. [20]

7. What are the salient features of the Prophet’s (PBUH) public administration? [20]

8. Islam is a panacea for the problems that the multinational, multilingual and multiracial community of the world is confronted with. Discuss. [20]

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Time Allowed: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

Note: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Analyse the factors, which resulted in the creation of Pakistan.

2. Write a comprehensive essay on hah Waliullah’s Movement and underscore its impact on the Muslims of the Sub-continent.

3. “Basically educational in character, the Aligarh Movement was not devoid of political objectives”. Discuss.

4. Give a critical evaluation of the Fourteen Points of the Quaid-e-Azam.

5. Make a critical appraisal of the role played by the Ulema and the religious parties in the promulgation of Islamic system in Pakistan.

6. Discuss Pakistan’s geo-political importance with particular reference to the country’s foreign policy.

7. Identify the single most serious problem Pakistan is faced with at present, analyse it and suggest its solution.

8. Write explanatory notes on any TWO of the following:
a. Chaudhri Rehmat Ali
b. Radcliffe Awards
c. Pakistan’s Power Resources
d. Indus Waters Treaty

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Time Allowed: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

Note: Attempt any FIVE questions. Be specific and to the point as irrelevant answer will be discredited.

1. Without the Quaid-e-Azam’s dynamic and charismatic leadership, the Muslims of South Asia would never have achieved a separate homeland. Discuss.

2. The Ulemas of Nadva attempted to make a synthesis of Westernism/Modernism of Aligarh and Conservatism of Deoband. Discuss.

3. “The very nature of the Round Table Conference condemned them to failure”. Discuss with special reference to the communal issue.

4. As a result of British-Hindu conspiracy on the eve of independence, the State of Pakistan which ultimately emerged in August 1947, was not so strong as visualized by the Quaid-e-Azam but only a “mutilated”, “Moth-eaten” and “truncated” Pakistan. Discuss.

5. To what extent this complaint of the Pakistanis is genuine that Mountbatten had changed the original Radcliffe Boundary Award. Is it true to say that the Pakistani hypothesis is substantiated with the release of confidential documents of the British Government.

6. Can Objectives Resolution be called as Manga Carta of Pakistan. Give arguments.

7. Pakistan is not a poor country, it is poorly managed. Comment.

8. The Indian Government follows a paradoxical stand on the problems of Junagadh and Kashimir by “upholding one theory regarding Junagadh with one part of the library and the opposite theory on Kashmir with the other part of the library”. Critically examine.

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Time Allowed: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

Note: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Analyse the causes of the downfall of Muslim States in 18th century.

2. Make a critical appraisal of the Ali Garh movement specifying its significance in the freedom movement.

3. “Few individuals significantly alter the course of History. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation-state. Muhammad Ali Jinnah did all three”. Discuss the achievements of the Quaid-e-Azam in the light of this statement.

4. Critically examine the current education system of Pakistan.

5. Give a critical review of the Kashmir conflict with special reference to the events that took place in 1999.

6. Write a comprehensive note on the economy of Pakistan. Suggest the practical steps to achieve self-reliance in economy.

7. Federalism is facing serious problems in Pakistan. Elaborate.

8. Write notes on any TWO of the followings:
(a) Shah Waliullah
(b) Cripps Mission
(c) Illiteracy in Pakistan

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questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks. Write clearly.

1. Give an account of the evolution of the Muslim society in the sub-continent from 1206 to 1526 

A.D.

2. Analyze the significance of Lahore Resolution in the History of freedom movement.

3. Evaluate the policies of the Cripps Mission. To what extent were these policies favorable for 

the Muslims of the sub-continent?

4. Give a critical appraisal of the constitutional crisis during the period of Governor General 

Ghulam Mohammad. Write its effects on the subsequent history of Pakistan.

5. Analyze the main causes of the debacle of East Pakistan. What are its consequences on the 

history of Pakistan?

6. Discuss Corruption as number one problem of Pakistan. What practicable and feasible steps 

should be taken to eradicate this menace.

7. Write a note on Balochistan; its area, population, economy, education and the problems of 

the people.

8. Write short notes on any Two of the following:-

(a) Assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan.

(b) The salient features of the Constitution of 1956.

(c) Unemployment in Pakistan.

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2001

1. Briefly describe the evolution of Muslim Society in the Subcontinent from 1206 onwards and analyze its downfall after the 17th century.
2. Discuss the salient aspects of Shah Waliullah's Movement and analyze its impact on the Muslims of the Subcontinent.
3. "Basically educational in character, the Aligarh Movement was not devoid of political objectives". Discuss.
4. Make a critical comparison of the Nehru Report and the Quaid-e-Azam's Fourteen Points.
5. Write a comprehensive essay on the promulgation of Islamic system in Pakistan with special reference to the role played by the Ulema in the process.
6. 'The US attack on Afghanistan in October 2001 has had serious repercussions for Pakistan". Discuss.
7. Write an analytical essay on the growth of population in Pakistan after Independence and underscore its effects on the country's socioeconomic climate.
8. Write detailed notes on any TWO of the following:
   (i) Chaudhri Rehmat AH.
   (ii) Allama Iqbal.
   (iii) Kashmir conflict.
   (iv) Kalabagh Dam.

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1. Briefly describe the evolution of Muslim society in the sub-continent.
2. There is an “unbridgeable gulf between Hinduism and Islam and their followers existed together in the same land for hundreds of years like tow streams which continue to un parallel to each other indefinitely, without ever becoming one body of water”. Elucidate.
3. State the reasons Sir Syed advanced to the Indian Muslims to eschew politics. To what extent he was successful?
4. The Ulemas of Nadwah attempted to make a synthesis of Modernism of Aligarh and Conversation of Deoband in their syllabus. Discuss.
5. The Quaid-e-Azam was against the performance of “a surgical operation” on the provinces because such a step would be a dangerous proposition and would “let loose terrible forces”. In the light of the statement, discuss the division of the Punjab and Bengal.
6. Why ONE-UNIT was created and subsequently abolished? Explain.
7. The Indian Policy on Kashmir is caught on the horns of a dilemma and that dilemma is that if it accepts the verdict of the people, it has to vacate the territory of state of Junagarh, Manavadhar, Mangrol, Hyderabad etc. Explain.
8. What are the problems of industrialization in Pakistan? How they can be solved?

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TIME ALLOWED : Tl IREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 Note: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks. Write clearly.

1. Discuss the role and efforts of Muslim religions leaders for the establishment of Muslim Society in the Sub-Continent.

2. Discuss the ideological foundations of the "Two Nations Theory17 with reference to the contributions of Dr. Iqbal and the Quaid-i-Azam.

3. Cxamine the natute of Congress rule in the Provinces under the Government of India Act, 1935. What was its impact on the Muslim Politics? (10,05)

4. As a result of British-Hindu conspiracy on the eve of independence the State of Pakistan winch ultimately emerged in August 1947, was not so strong as visualized by the Quaid-i-Azam but only a "mutilated", ^moth-eaten* and "truncated" Pakistan. Elucidate.

5. "'Muhammad Ali Formula was practicable compromise between the two wings of Pakistan on the questions of representation/' To what extent, it was acceptable to both the wings of Pakistan?

6. To what extent the version of Francis Mudie was true that "the greatest danger* to Pakistan in 1947 was "the refugee problem in West Punjab" and how did the Policy-makers of Pakistan respond to it?

7. The so-called 'Instrument of Accession' of Bharat with Kashmir "is fraudulent and impossible to accept" as it is "based on violence". 1 the light of'the Quaid-i-Azanrs statement make a comparison and correlation of the Slate of Jammu and Kashmir with the State of Junagadh, Manavadhar, Mangrol, Sardargarh, Bantva and Hyderabad etc.

8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10,10)
(a) Problems of Educational System in Pakistan
(b) Geo-Political; position of Pakistan.
(c) "Pakistan is a rich country where poor people live."

Pakistan Affairs Paper 2004

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Attempt any 5 questions.
1.Analyze the factors responsible for degenaration of muslim society in 18th century?
2.'Aligarh is arsenal of Muslim India'(Quaid-e-Azam)Narrate briefly the role of Aligarh for the cause of the muslims of the Subcontinent with special reference to the final phase of their independence?
3.Account for emergence of All India Muslim League and assess its importance in Indian politics during 1906-1913?
4.Trace the course of khilafat movement and assess its significance for the development of muslim nationalism?
5."Between 1937-1947 congress policies were such as to make Pakistan inevitable',Discuss.
6.What do you know about water crisis in Pakistan.Also suggest concrete steps for its solution.
7.Throw light on the steps taken under various Govts. for the promulgation of Islamic system in the country?
8.Write notes on any two:
a.Objective resolution
b.Six points of Mujeeb ur Rehman
c.Pakistan's role in the war against terrorism.

Pak Affairs 2006

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Subjective Paper

Q2. Describe the most notable feature of Muslims in India in the light of their monothestic religion and egalitarian social structure.

Q3. Discuss the role of Muslim Majority provinces in the establishment of Pakistan.

Q4. Assess the account for the problems which Quaid-e-Azam had to face as Governer General of Pakistan


Q5. Highlight the various characteristics of Pakistani culture. bring out the importance of customs and traditions in the society.


Q6. Summarize the government measures to improve the agricultural productivity in the light of introducing new irrigation projects

Q7. Describe the distribution of Iron and Steel industry of Pakistan. Evaluate its role in the industrial development of the country

Q8. Political map of Pakistan is the outcome of its geo-strategic location. Give a reasoned account for the statement.

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Q.2. Critically evaluate the contribution made by missionaries in the growth of Muslim society in the Sub-continent of Indo-Pak.

Q.3. The Deoband School stood for "definite religio- political goals with limited sphere of influence." Discuss.

Q.4. Elucidate Ideology of Pakistan. What are the reasons which contributed for the development of two-nation-theory? Is two-nation-theory relevant after the fall of Dacca? Discuss.

Q.5 Minto Morely Reform was a "tool of change" in the political system of India. Discuss it with special reference to the demands. of Simla Deputation.

Q.6. Local government system under the "Devolution of Power Plan 2001" has miserably failed in delivering service to the masses. . Discuss.

Q.7. "Pakistan is a federation in form and unitary in spirit." Discuss it keeping in view the strengths and wekness of Federation of Pakistan.

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PART-II

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) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered. 


Q.2. What influence Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi has left on the history of Muslims of India? Discuss critically. (20)


Q.3. Aligarh Movement injected a new life in the dead body of the Muslim nation and helped to regain its lost glory and prestige. Discuss. (20)


Q.4. Quaid-e-Azam was the ambassador of “Hindu-Muslim Unity”. Discuss it in perspective of Lukhnow Pact and what future vision depicted from the pact? (20)


Q.5. The proposals of “Cabinet Mission” (1946) could defer the establishment of Pakistan, if accepted by Muslim League. Evaluate Critically. (20)


Q.6. The Constitution of Pakistan (1973) is the “mouth piece of Islam”. Discuss. (20)


Q.7. What is “Judicial Activism”? Has it brought Pak-Judiciary in the state of morality in the recent past? Give suggestion for the independence of Judiciary. (20)


Q.8. What are principal industries of Pakistan and what problems Government of Pakistan is facing for its industrial development? (20)

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Q.2 Keeping in view the diverse Muslim reformist Movements of the subcontinent, delineate the sequential unity in the formulation of the ideology of Pakistan.

Q.3 What specific steps were initiated by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan which later on became the agenda points of the movement for Pakistan? How did these steps orient the Political system in Pakistan?

Q.4 Illustrate the role of Quaid-e-Azam for protecting the constitutional rights of Muslims of the subcontinent from 1916-1933?

Q.5 Referring to the evolution of Political System, identify the commonalities in among the martial law administrators of Pakistan?

Q.6 Discuss and debate the diplomatic stance of Pakistan regarding “war on terror “. How can it be improvised in the current geo-political situation?

Q.7 Compare and contrast the dynamics of recent civil society Movement with other movements in the history of Pakistan? What impact would it print on Future of Pakistan?

Q.8 Inspite of strong research base, rich lands, reasonable water resources and various land reforms why agriculture remained less developed in Pakistan.? 

Pakistan Affairs Paper 2010

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Part II

Q2. Shah Waliullah realised "The renaissance of Islam and Muslim Society can not be affected until the intellectual life of the Muslims is re-oriented." Discuss Critically.

Q3. Aligarh and Deoband movements had great contrast in their views and mission and their leaders were at daggers drawn with each other. Discuss

Q4. How far is it correct to say Quaid-i-Azam consolidated the nascent state of Pakistan? Comment.

Q5. Why military of Pakistan intervened in Pakistan's politics? What is the role of the present leadership to de-politicize army? Give specific measures.

Q6. What is meant by National Reconciliation? What are it's ingredients? Can we equate National Reconciliation with National Reconciliation Ordinance?

Q7. Compare and contrast the resistance movement of East Pakistan with the present movement of Baluchistan. Suggest remedies.

Q8. Pakistan's industry is providing jobs to various categories of workers and is earning foreign exchange for the country. Comment.

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PART-II

Q.2 Briefly analyze and discuss the contribution of the religious reforms – Shaik Ahmed Sirhandi, Shah Walliullah, Syed Ahmed Barelvi and the like – in the growth of Muslim consciousness in the South-Asian subcontinent.

Q.3 John Plamentaz defines ‘Nationalism’ as “the desire to preserve or enhance peoples national or cultural identity, when that identity is threatened or the desire to transform or even create it when it is felt to be inadequate or lacking.”
In the light of above definition, briefly but comprehensively discuss the respective role played by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Allama Iqbal and the Quaid-e-Azam in strengthening the Muslim nationalism in India.


Q.4 Describe the main content and relative importance of the Lucknow Pact and Delhi Muslim Proposals and their respective impact on the subsequent political development in India.

Q.5 Can the Lahore Resolution be termed as the ‘Magna Carta’ of Pakistan? Take a position and support your argument by historical facts, if any.

Q.6 Give a critical appraisal of the constitutional crises/crises initiated by the controversial actions taken by Governor General Ghulam Muhammad and endorsed by the superior Court of Pakistan. Discuss and analyze its effects on the subsequent history of Pakistan.

Q.7 Federalism has been a continuing cause of political tension in our country. Will the 18th amendment made in the constitution by the present Government solve this issue for all? Take a position and support with your argument.

Q.8 Given the problems that Pakistan is facing today, what is your vision of Pakistan in the year 2011? How, in your opinion, can be its internal and external problems solved?

Pakistan Affairs 2012

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Attempt only four questions.
Q2 Discuss critically the role of Silsalah(Orders)in the development and progess of Muslim society in the Sub-Continent of Indo-Pakistan.

Q3 Sir Syed Ahmad Khan believed in "Trinity of ideas" i.e loyalty,devotion and aloofness".Discuss it in perspective of his reformation movement.

Q4 Before passing Lahore resolution(Pakistan Resolution)the division of Indian Sub-Continent was advocated by various thinkers,intellectuals and reformers.Discuss.

Q5 The "Objective Resolution"(1949) satisfied both orthodox and modernists by combining the features of Western and Islamic democracy.Discuss critically.

Q6 What is bureaucracy and what are its charactersitics?How did it play its role in strengthening and integration of Pakistan?

Q7.What are the security concerns of Pakistan?Suggest some measures by revisiting the foreign policy of Pakistan.

Q8 The location of Pakistan has given the strategic strength to the State.What are its physical features and narrate its advantages and dis-advantages.

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Part-II

Attempt only FOUR questions.

Q.No.2 Critically examine the Muslim shift from militancy to education with a special reference to the educational movements launched during the 19th century in South Asia. (20)

Q.No.3. Trace the history of the Muslim conquests of present day Pakistan areas highlighting their contributions in transforming the society and culture. (20)

Q.No.4. What was the contribution of the Muslim Press in the struggle of creation of Pakistan? Examine the role of prominent Muslim journalists in this regard. (20)

Q.No.5. Compare the socio-economic and political conditions of the Muslims and non-Muslims at the advent of British rule in South Asia? (20)

Q.No.6. Elucidate the difficulties in establishment of an Islamic order in Pakistan after independence. (20)

Q.No.7. “The twentieth century witnessed the war for oil. The twenty-first century will witness the war for water”. Examine the practical implications of this statement on situation of Pakistan. (20)

Q.No.8. Through Allama Iqbal’s writings and views of Quaid-i-Azam explain their conceptual understanding about the Islamic state. Do you agree that their vision found some place while explaining the constitutional developments throughout the case of Pakistan’s political history? (20)

Pakistan Affairs 2014

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2: Highlight the factors which played significant role in the evolution and growth of Muslim Society in Sub Continent?

3: Evaluate the impact of the services rendered by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan towards the regeneration of the Muslims?

4: Briefly describe the genuine factors which were responsible for the demand of separate homeland by the Muslims of the Sub Continent

5: "The Simla Deputation, 1906 laid the foundation for the creation of Pakistan" Substantiate your view point with solid arguments

6: Give critical analysis of steps taken for Islamization in Pakistan since 1947

7: "Population explosion in Pakistan is emerging as the greatest threat to the economy of Pakistan". Comment

8: Pakistan can become one of the richest countries of the world, if we make best use of our natural resources." Elaborate in the light of present situation of the Country

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1: "Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was in no way pro-British." Agree or disagree, answer with arguments.

2:"It was over-reaction of Hindus to the partition of the Bengal in 1905 that widened the gulf between Muslims and Hindus". Comment

3: Khilafat Movement was emotional movement". Discuss

4: Separation of East Pakistan, though a tragic part of history of Pakistan, was not the negation of Two nation theory". Comment

5: Briefly discuss the main features of the cultural heritage of Pakistan.

6: Was Islamization during Zia Era a need of the time, or was it Political propaganda?

7: Critically evaluate the role of Pakistan in "The War on Terror". 

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PART - II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80

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Q.2 Pakistan's national culture reflects unity in diversity. Elaborate.

Q.3 Discuss the role of judiciary in the constitutional development of Pakistan.

Q.4 CPEC is a flagship project of One Belt One Road (OBOR) and a regional game changer. Explain.

Q.5 Explore the significance of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for Pakistan.

Q.6 Enumerate the measures adopted by HEC for promotion of higher education and qualitative research in Pakistan.

Q.7 Explore the option of alternative energy resource to overcome energy crisis in Pakistan.

Q.8 How general elections in 2002, 2008 and 2013 strengthened democracy in Pakistan.