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FEDERAL GOVT. GRADES 16 & 17 RECRUITMENT COMPETITIVEEXAMINATION, 1971

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER IIIPAKISTAN 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 Khan7. Discuss the circumstances that led to action on the part of Pakistan Army in EastPakistan.



EXAMINATION, 1972GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III

PAKISTAN AFFAIRSTime 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 Programme6. Identify the tendencies adversely affecting our ‘national cohesion’. Suggest measureto 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.



EXAMINATION, 1973



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 theeconomic development of Pakistan. Give suggestions to utilise this devaluation to the bestinterest of the country.3. Describe the historical events leading to Referendum and inclusion of NWFP inPakistan.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 withreference 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 onEconomics, 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-AmericanDetente, v) R.C.D, vi) Commonwealth Affairs.





Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.1. What is your concept of an Islamic State? To what extentdoes the present Constitutionof 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? Howfar has it been a success?4. Discuss the causes of the inflationary tendency in Pakistan. Do you consider itinevitable?5. Assess the importance of Pakistan’s relations with China for theForeign Policy ofPakistan 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. Formulac) Jaurian d) PL 480e) Durand Line f) Tarbela Damg) Tashkent Declaration h) UPIi) Pakistan Hilal-e-Ahmar j) Rann of Kutch





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 itaffected 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) SEATOc) Baghdad Pact d) Manglae) Salinity f) Brahuig) Kalash h) Bhitshah

i) Rahman Baba j) Simla Agreement





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 causesof its decline and disintegration?2. What are the commonfactors in the “three Constitutions” framed in Pakistan? How far dothey meet the political situation occurring in these periods?3. Discuss the Central structure of the Government of Pakistan from the following points ofview:

i) Bureaucratic Machineryii) Recruitment policyiii) Structure and development programmes.

4. What different role the private sectorand public sector have played in the development of thecountry? 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 presentGovernment? 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 ofPakistan? 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.





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 differentstocks of people living there?3. In the opinion of some political scientists agitational politics has been the running theme inthe 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 inPakistan”. 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 ofthe 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..





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. 202. Sir Sayyid had maintained that Islam was not inimical to liberal progress. Amir Ali

presented an Islam that is that progress. Comment. 203. 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. 204. 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.

5c) i) List down the three separate points of view of the British policy towards India from

1830-1947. 5ii) 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 1t2iii) 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 thename of the author of this statement, the book and the date. 2 1125. The armed forces must receive political education and understand economic affairs, andforeign relations, they should refrain from active participation in politics. Soldier-politicians mayhave a limited success but prolonged military rules come to ignominious ends.

Comment. 206. Pakistan, like many other new nations is marked by horizontal and vertical cleavages in itssocial 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 thewesternised elite and the illiterate masses, between the rich and the poor. Comment. 207. It is alleged that the Civil Service in Pakistan helped to promote corruption, inefficiencyand selfishness. Critically assess the truth of this statement. 208. A balanced economy is a prerequisite for a stable political order. Comment. 209. It is said that a foreign policy is the projection of the internal politics of a country. Comment.

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EXAMINATION, 1979



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 byindividual leaders? Could you give any reasons for that?2. What do you understand by the Proportional Representation Scheme? How would it facilitateor hamper the process of democratisaton in the country? Discuss.3. What are major economic problems confronting Pakistan? What measures do you propose toovercome these?4. Moral, Social and Economic values in Pakistan have undergone a change as a consequenceof the “Dubai Phenomena” or employment opportunities in the Middle East” Do you agree withit?S. Do you think that Karakoram Highway has ushered in a new era in the Social and Economiclife 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 ofQuaid-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 ForeignPolicy 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?





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 haveachieved a separate state of their own”. Discuss.2. It is often said that both the Parliamentary and the Presidential systems have failed inPakistan. 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 bythe 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 Pakistanisociety. -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 theCentral 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 measureswould you suggest to overcome?10. Write short notes on any two of the following:

a) Liaquat Ali Khan

b) Radcliff Awardc) Husain Shaheed Suharwardyd) Cash Crops of Pakistane) APWAf) Rann of Kutch War 1965g) The Menace of Beggars in Pakistanh) Islamic Foreign Ministers’ Conference (May 1980)i) Salal Dam Agreement

j) Pakistan Cricket Team’s last tour of India.





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 asmooth 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, 1969c) 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 inPakistan” Explain briefly.10. Write short notes on any two of the following:

a) Chaudhri Mohammad Ali b) 1965 War between Pakistan and Indiac) The Pakistan Resolutiond) The Day of Deliverancee) Pakistan Writers’ Guildf) The significance of the 14th August

g) The process of Islamization of Pakistanh) The Waliullah Movement

i) The Two Nations Theory.





Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.1. What is Islamic interpretation of nation and nationality and how much Pakistani conceptof ideology receives strength from it?

2. What was in principle the form of monarchy during the Muslim rule in the sub-continentand 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 thesub-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 thegrowth and development of the current foreign policy of Pakistan.

5. Trace out the relationship between the Muslim community of India and the people ofAfghanistan. Why could this harmony not be maintained after 1947.

6. A nation ought to have certain characteristics. What characteristics in general do younotice as a nation in the people of Pakistan.

7. Give an account of the trade relations between Pakistan and the People’s Republic ofChina. 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 anassessment 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 inPakistan.

10. Write short notes on any three of the following:i) Ubaidullah Sindhi

ii) Tarbela Damiii) Fall of East Pakistan

iv) Afghan Refugees in Pakistanv) Rupee-Dollar Delink.



EXAMINATION, 1983



Note: Attempt five questions only including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. Allquestions carry equal marks.

1. Fill in the blanks: 20i) The total area of Pakistan is ______ out of which ______ percent is covered by BalochistanProvince.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 andKashmir.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 byix) The pamphlet issued in England in _______ demanding national status for the north-west ofIndian 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 early1980s.xiv) Congress and Muslim League agreed on Communal Representation and nationalindependence 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 riversxviii) Two important species of trees found on the warm rainy slopes at 3000 to 5000 ft. ofMurree Hills are _______ andxix) 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. 203. Why Pakistan is called an ideological State? Discuss. 204 Explain the salient features of the 1973 Constitution of the Islamic Republic of

Pakistan. 205. 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 inPakistan. 207. Identify and discuss the major social problems of Pakistan and suggest their possiblesolutions. 208. Critically examine the impact of Afghanistan crisis on Pakistan’s securityenvironment. 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. 2010. 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.





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 forPakistan?3. The nature of federation has been a matter of serious concern in our politics. What wouldyou 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 whatare our foreign policy options.6. What would you suggest to cope with employment situation after our labour forcereturns 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.



EXAMINATION, 1985

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III


Note: Attempt five questions only including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. All questionscarry 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-Islamm) 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 afterindependence.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 thedesired 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 Pakistan8. 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.



EXAMINATION, 1986GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER HI


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 thestatement that he was neither a politician nor a political leader. He was essentially a socialreformer 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 thecountry.” Discuss.7. What are the major problems being faced by the rural population in Pakistan? How farare these covered by the current 5-year Plan?8. What are the social, economic and political consequences of unchecked populationgrowth? 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 Muslimcountries. Suggest concrete steps to hasten tl-e process.





Note: Attempt five questions only including Question No. 1, which is compulsory. Allquestions carry equal marks.1. .Fill in the blanks:

i) Quran was for the first time translated in Urdu byii) 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 puttingflesh 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 exportand import to turn it into a rich country.10. Evaluate the efforts for promulgation of Islamic System in Pakistan.



EXAMINAXION, 1989GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III

PAKISTAN AFFAIRS


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 HindiMuslim 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 itsdesired objectives?6. Evaluate Allama Iqbal's solution of the “complex politico-religious problems of thesub-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 Pakistan10. Explain the geographical background to the development of irrigation in the Indus Plainand discuss the agricultural problems which have resulted from the development of irrigationand suggest possible solution.





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 theMuslim community in the sub-continent’. Point out the factors that created a sense of separateidentity among Indian Muslims.

2. ‘In the distressed situation Sir Syed endeavoured to make the Muslim psychologicallyadjusted 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 offederal structure you would suggest for Pakistan?

7. ‘The failure of the cause of national integration in Pakistan and of democracy is directlyattributed 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 whythese have not succeeded in improving our rural life.

9. Write a note on the main sources of energy in our country. Suggest measures for thedevelopment.

10. Point out difficulties in the way of our scientific and technological progress. What would yousuggest to overcome these difficulties.





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 HindiUrdu controversy, partition of Bengal, separate electorate and the like. Discuss.

3. Analyse political developments between Iqbal’s Allahabad address and the LahoreResolution.

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 contemporaryenvironment.

6. Explain characteristics of Pakistan’s political culture discussing their relevancy tounderstanding of political set-up in Pakistan.7. Pakistan’s experience with federalism is replete with grievances. Suggest effective politicaland constitutional measures to mollify the aggrieved.

8. Given the limited resources and international constraints, financial technological andideological, what would be your strategy to bring about meaningful and solid development inPakistan within one decade.






1. Since the day Muslims set their foot in the sub-continent their concern had been to preservetheir faith, their culture and their separate entity. Elaborate.

2, “Sir Syed’s contribution to Muslim renaissance in India can be summarized in one phrase andthat was the inculcation of self-confidence in his people”. Explain.

3. Discuss the developments leading the Muslims and the Congress towards parting of ways inthe late twenties.

4. Do you agree with the assessment that constitutionalism remained an elementary part ofQuaid-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 politicaldevelopments.

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 suggestsolutions politically acceptable to all?

8. Under the contemporary environment what should be the main features of Islamic economicsystem particularly its banking.



EXAMINATION, 1993

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III



1. Sum up the consequences of the failure of the War of Independence of 1857 with specialreference 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 onthe same throne and remain equal in power. Discuss.

3. Describe the main recommendations of the Nehru Report. What was the Muslim reaction tothem?4. Do you agree with Sir Reginald Coupland’s view that Congress’s ‘totalitarian mentality’ andthe attempt to coerce the Muslim League failed and the reaction of Jinnah and has followersconstituted 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 animportant 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.



EXAMINATION 1994GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III

PAKISTAN AFFAIRS


Note: Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Briefly analyze the contributions of Deoband, Aligarh College, and Anjuman Himayat e-Islam in generating Muslim consciousness and building momentum for the creation ofPakistan.

2. Please focus on political developments in British India between 1930-1947. Would you arguePakistan was inevitable with or without Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Take a position and support your argument.

3. Write a short note on any One of the following:a. Salient provisions of 1935 Act and their impact on constitution making in Pakistan. b. Objectives Resolution of 1949 and subsequent demands for Islamization.c. Message and thought of Shah Wali Ullah.

4. Geographically Pakistan is a contiguous and compact state ethnically it is rich and diverse.What are the sources of ethnic discontent in Pakistan? What measures would you suggest to promote national integration?

5. How can Pakistan achieve educational and economic development given our current rate of population growth?

6. Given the problems that Pakistan is confronted with in the year 1994, what is your vision ofPakistan in the year 2005? Be bold and imaginative, please.

7. Compare and contrast the logic of nationalization in the 1970's and privatization initiated inthe late 1980’s. Based on Pakistan’s experience why would you prefer one over the other foreconomic development in Pakistan? Please discuss.

8. in Pakistan democratic process is fragile because political parties are weak. Would youagree? What steps would you suggest to develop democratic institutions. Plcas discuss.



EXAMINATION 1995GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III

PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed 2 hours Maximum marks: 50


1. Briefly describe the impact of Muslim rule on social conditions in the Indo-Pakistan sub-continent.

2. How did the Muslim society degenerate in the 18th century India?

3. "The Aligarh Movement brought about a renaissance amongst the Indian Muslims”.Elaborate.

4. Define Muslim “nationalism” and trace its ideological development from the SimlaDeputation to the Lahore Resolution.

5. “Radcliffe’s Boundary Award was an unjust, incomprehensible and even perverse Award”.Comment.

6. Comment upon Mujeebur Rehman’s Six Points and his role in national disintegration.

7. “Foreign aid has practically been a raid on our resources”. How far do you agree?

8. Account for continuing low literacy rate in Pakistan.



EXAMINATION 1996GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (PAKISTAN AFFAIRS) PAPER-III

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Note: Attempt any FIVE questions. Be specific and to the point while answering questions,Filling pages with irrelevant material will be discredited. All questions carry equal

1. The two distinct if no conflicting trends in the intellectual life of the Muslims, one modernistled by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and the other aimed at conserving Old Values and resistingWesternism led by Ulemas of Deoband and Nadva were reconciled and synthesized byAllama Iqbal. Discuss.

2. Analyze the credit side as well as the debit side of the Khilafat Movement.

3. Compare and contrast the Nehru Report and Quaid-i-Azam’s Fourteen Points.

4. Muslim Separatism received powerful boosts from Islamic ideology, Quaid-i-Azam’sdynamism and political sagacity and inherent Hindu bias against Muslims. Interpret eventsfrom history to support this contention.

5. In order to strike a favourable institutional balance and perpetuate their rule, Martial LawRegimes in Pakistan introduced structural chances by demolishing the existing politicalstructure. Discuss how?

6. Privatized education with all its merits and demerits has implications for the 21st centurygenerations of Pakistan. Examine them.

7. What impact Pakistan's geography has on the socio-economic patterns of its people's life?

8 Comment honestly and candidly upon the politico-judicial and quasi legislative role ofPakistan's superior judiciary in the year 1996.

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