CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Papers 2000-2023 (Free Download)

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PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
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(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book
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(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.
PART-II
Q. No. 2. Write a detailed and systematic analysis of the charismatic leadership of Quaid-e- (20)
Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the leader of Indian Muslims during the crisis-
ridden decade of 1937-47.
Q. No. 3. Having the largest irrigation system in the world, the land of the sub-continent (20)
served as the main food supply basket for the British power for more than a
century, but now Pakistan has to import food commodities. Discuss in detail the
causes of this agricultural decline.
Q. No. 4. Industrialization is the backbone of the modern economic system and uplifts the (20)
standard of living of the masses. Elaborate causes for the hindrance of industrial
development in Pakistan.
Q. No. 5. The evolution of democratic system has always remained a dilemma in Pakistan, (20)
even after passing more than seven decades of its existence the democracy could
not get its roots. Discuss in detail.
Q. No. 6. Joining the US led coalition in the war against terrorism has many short and long (20)
term repercussions for Pakistan. Elaborate.
Q. No. 7. Pakistan is located on the cross-road of South Asia. Explain its geo- (20)
strategic/political importance and challenges.
Q. No. 8. Pakistan is considered to be the fifth-largest youth bulge country in the world. (20)
Given this youth bulge, deliberate on ways forward for Sustainable Economic
Development in Pakistan.
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PART-II
Q. No. 2. Discuss the role of regional and nationalist political parties in Pakistani politics. How (20)
far these parties are necessary for the political system?
Q. No. 3. Discuss the Federal Structure of 1973 Constitution of Pakistan after 18th Amendment. (20)
Why criticism on 18th Amendment started recently?
Q. No. 4. Evaluate the factional politics of early years(1947-58) and its impact on the democratic (20)
process of Pakistan.
Q. No. 5. Every state designs its foreign policy on its National interests rejecting feelings and (20)
emotions. Why did Pakistan prefer emotions, feelings and Ideology in its foreign
policy? Also analyze its impact.
Q. No. 6. What is the volume of grants, aid and loans in Pakistan’s economy in the last ten years (20)
to stimulate the growth? Discuss.
Q. No. 7. Why did Pakistan join Western Defense Pacts? What cost it had to pay for that? (20)
Explain.
Q. No. 8. Discuss the issues and mistrust in US-Pakistan relations after the withdrawal of the US (20)
troops from Afghanistan.
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PART-II
Q. No. 2. Enumerate the measures adopted by Pakistan to spotlight on the plight of Kashmiri (20)
people in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir after 5th August 2019.
Q. No. 3. Explain “Afghans` owned, Afghans` led” solution of Afghanistan crisis. (20)
Q. No. 4. How CPEC phase II will galvanize industrialization and employment in Pakistan? (20)
Q. No. 5. Discuss the significance of renewable energy resources for Pakistan. (20)
Q. No. 6. How Pakistan should combat 5th generation war successfully? (20)
Q. No. 7. “Political Stability is mandatory for economic prosperity in Pakistan”. Elaborate. (20)
Q. No. 8. Critically evaluate the evolution of Muslim Separate identity in the Subcontinent. (20)
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PART-II
Q. No. 2. How the reform movement of Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi influenced the history of Muslim (20)
India?
Q. No. 3. China, Pakistan-Russia cooperation will find suitable support mechanism in Shanghai (20)
Cooperation organization (SCO). Elaborate.
Q. No. 4. What are the major provisions of Simla Agreement (1972) between Pakistan and India? (20)
How it was helpful for establishment of durable peace in the region?
Q. No. 5. What is meant by the term “Proxy War”? Are there any extrinsic factors at play in the (20)
internal security situation of Pakistan?
Q. No. 6. Discuss the main features of Political culture of Pakistan. (20)
Q. No. 7. Pakistan’s energy crisis was due to the lack of strategy and political will. Discuss. (20)
Q. No. 8. Discuss revival of Pak-US relations in context of present US-Taliban peace process. (20)
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PART-II
Q. No. 2. Critically examine Congress Ministries of 1973. How far it is correct to suggest that it (20)
paved the way for the separate Muslim homeland in India?
Q. No. 3. How far the nature of center province relations has changed under various (20)
amendments to the 1973 constitution? Evaluate.
Q. No. 4. What major economic challenges are being faced by Pakistan? What recommendation (20)
do you suggest to deal with these issues.
Q. No. 5. “The population growth in Pakistan can erupt like an atomic bomb”. Comment (20)
Q. No. 6. What are the main causes of energy crisis in Pakistan? What measure do you
recommend to address it ?
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Q. No. 7. Critically analyze the key causes of delaying constriction of dams in Pakistan. Give
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some suggestions to revert this collateral loss.
(20)
Q. No. 8. Efficient use of natural resources can make Pakistan a prosperous nation. Discuss in
the light of present situation of Pakistan.
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Q. No. 2. Critically evaluate the foundations of Allama Iqbal’s concept of Muslim separatism in (20)
the context of Indo-Pak Subcontinent.
Q. No. 3. Discuss the 3rd June Plan or Mountbatten Plan and also describe how it was (20)
implemented?
Q. No. 4. Describe the political system of Pakistan. Which form of government is suitable to (20)
make country politically stable?
Q. No. 5. Define non-state actors. ‘Non-state actors are posing more threat to Pakistan’s national (20)
security than threats from external state actors.’ Argue in favour or against.
Q. No. 6. Discuss the nature of centre-province relations under the 1973 Constitution. (20)
Q. No. 7. Discuss the changing trends in Pakistan- US relations since 2001. (20)
Q. No. 8. There is crisis of national integration in Pakistan since its creation. What measures do (20)
you suggest for the promotion of national integration of Pakistan?
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PART-II
Q. No. 2. Pakistan’s national culture reflects unity in diversity. Elaborate. (20)
Q. No. 3. Discus the role of judiciary in the constitutional development of Pakistan. (20)
Q. No. 4. CPEC is a flagship project of One Belt One Road (OBOR) and a regional game (20)
changer. Explain.
Q. No. 5. Explore the significance of Shinghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for (20)
Pakistan.
Q. No. 6. Enumerate the measures adopted by HEC for promotion of higher education (20)
and qualitative research in Pakistan.
Q. No. 7. Explore the option of alternative energy resources to overcome energy crisis in (20)
Pakistan.
Q. No. 8. How general elections in 2002, 2008 and 2013 strengthened democracy in (20)
Pakistan?
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PART-II
Q. No. 2. Give an account of the life and services of Shah Waliullah. How did he save the Indian (20)
Muslims from political annihilation and religious degeneration?
Q. No. 3. The Aligarh Movement was a pure educational venture but it had deep impacts on (20)
Indian politics. Discuss.
Q. No. 4. Critically analyze the elections of 1937 and the sufferings and grievances of the (20)
Muslims under the Congress rule in the provinces (1937-1939). How much did it help
in popularizing the idea of a separate Muslim state in India?
Q. No. 5. Jinnah in his Presidential Address to the annual session of All India Muslim League in (20)
March 1940 said, “The problem in India is not of an inter-communal character, but
manifestly of an international one, and it must be treated as such.” Write note on the
Two Nation Theory and the Lahore Resolution of March 1940 in the light of this
statement.
Q. No. 6. Write note on the post 9/11 foreign policy of Pakistan. What role do you foresee for (20)
Pakistan in regional and global politics in the near future?
Q. No. 7. Discuss the Kashmir problem in its entirety; throwing light on its background and (20)
prospects of possible solutions to this core issue between India and Pakistan.
Q. No. 8. Write note on the Afghan War since 1979 and its impacts on Pakistan. How far the (20)
emergence of the “Non-State Actors” and Non-Traditional Security Threats in Pakistan
can be attributed to the decades-long warfare in Afghanistan?
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NOTE:(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
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(iv) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at One Place instead of at different places.
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PART-II
Q.2. “Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was in no way pro-British”. Agree or disagree, answer your question with
arguments. (20)
Q.3. “It was over-reaction of Hindus to the partition of the Bengal in 1905 that widened the gulf between
Muslims and Hindus”. Comment. (20)
Q.4. “Khilafat Movement was an emotional movement”. Discuss. (20)
Q.5. “Separation of East Pakistan, though a tragic part of History of Pakistan, was not the negation of two
nation theory”. Comment. (20)
Q.6. Briefly discuss the main features of cultural heritage of Pakistan. (20)
Q.7. Was Islamization during Zia era a need of Pakistan or was it a political propaganda? (20)
Q.8. Critically evaluate the role of Pakistan in “The War on Terror”. (20)
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TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I MCQs) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 20
THREE HOURS (PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
NOTE:(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(iii) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(iv) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(v) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
PART-II
Q. No. 2. Highlight the factors which played significant role in the evolution and growth of
Muslim Society in the Sub-Continent. (20)
Q. No. 3. Evaluate the impact of the services rendered by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan towards the
regeneration of the Muslims (20)
Q. No. 4. Briefly describe the genuine factors which were responsible for the demand of a
separate homeland by the Muslims of the Sub-Continent. (20)
Q. No. 5. “The Simla Deputation, 1906 laid the foundation for the creation of Pakistan”.
Substantiate your view point with solid arguments. (20)
Q. No. 6. Give a critical analysis of the steps taken for Islamization in Pakistan since 1947. (20)
Q. No. 7. “Population explosion in Pakistan is emerging as the greatest threat to the economy of
Pakistan”. Comment. (20)
Q. No. 8. “Pakistan can become one of the richest countries of the world, if we make the best use
of our Natural resources”. Elaborate in the light of the present situation of the country. (20)
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(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
PART-I ((MCQ) (COMPULSORY)

Q.1. (i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Circle on the OMR Answer Sheet. (20x1=20)
(ii) Answers given anywhere, other than OMR Answer Sheet, shall not be considered.
1. Who was the governor of Sindh after Muhammad Bin Qasim?

(a) Zaid Bin Marwan (b) Yazid Bin Muhallab (c) Abdullah Bin Haris (d) None of these
2. Who was the Mughal Emperor who accepted the British pension firstly?
(a) Alamgir-II (b) Shah Alam-II (c) Akbar-II (d) None of these
3. Ahmad Shah Abdali launched his early invasions against:
(a) Mughals (b) Marhattas (c) Sikhs (d) None of these
4. The British fought Plassey war against:
(a) Haider Ali (b) Tipu Sultan (c) Sirajuddaula (d) None of these
5. Dars-i-Nizami was named after:
(a) Nizamuddin Auliya (b) Nizamul Mulk (c) Mullah Nizamuddin (d) None of these
6. Before 1857 how many universities on Western pattern were established in India?
(a) 16 (b) 13 (c) 3 (d) None of these
7. When the MAO College at Aligarh was started?
8. Anjuman-i-Hamayati-Islam was started in:
9. The Constitution of All India Muslim League was written by:
(a) Mohsinul Mulk (b) Muhammad Ali Jauhar (c) Nawab Salimullah of Dacca (d) None of these
10. The first session of Mohammadan Educational Conference was held in Bengal:
11. The London branch of Muslim League was started by:
(a) Syed Amir Ali (b) Sir Wazir Hassan (c) Hasan Bilgrami (d) None of these
12. “Hamdard” was edited by:
(a) Moulana Shaukat Ali (b) Moulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar (c) Moulana Zafar Ali Khan
(d) None of these
13. “Shudhi” movement was started by:
(a) Jawahar Lal Nehru (b) Tilak (c) Gandhi (d) None of these
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14. Majlis-i-Ahrar was formed in:

15. In Kashmir the ceasefire between Pakistan and India was signed on:
(a) 27th July, 1948 (b) 27th July, 1949 (c) 27th July, 1950 (d) None of these
16. Islamabad was declared capital of Pakistan in:
17. Majority of Southern Pakistan population lives along the:
(a) River Indus (b) River Ravi (c) River Jhelum (d) None of these
18. The Aryans arrived in Sourth Asia:
(a) 3000 BC – 3500 BC (b) 4000 BC – 4500 BC (c) 4500 BC – 5000 BC (d) None of these
19. The most ancient civilization is:
(a) Harrapa (b) Moenjodaro (c) Mehargarh (d) None of these
20. The author of “The Case of Pakistan” is:
(a) Rafiq Afzal (b) S.M. Ikram (c) I.H. Qureshi (d) None of these
PART-II

(ii) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(iii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iv) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
Q.No.2. Critically examine the Muslim shift from militancy to education with a special (20)
reference to the educational movements launched during the 19th century in South Asia.
Q.No.3. Trace the history of the Muslim conquests of present day Pakistan areas highlighting (20)
their contributions in transforming the society and culture.
Q.No.4. What was the contribution of the Muslim Press in the struggle for creation of Pakistan? (20)
Examine the role of prominent Muslim journalists in this regard.
Q.No.5. Compare the socio-economic and political conditions of the Muslims and non-Muslims (20)
at the advent of British rule in South Asia.
Q.No.6. Elucidate the difficulties in establishment of an Islamic order in Pakistan after (20)
independence.
Q.No.7. “The twentieth century witnessed the war for oil. The twenty-first century will witness (20)
the war for water”. Examine the practical implications of this statement on situation of
Pakistan.
Q.No.8. Through Allama Iqbal’s writings and views of Quaid-i-Azam explain their conceptual (20)
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?
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PART-II
NOTE:(i) PART-II is to be attempted on 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. Discuss critically the role of Silsilah (Orders) in the development and progress of
Muslim society in the Sub-Continent of Indo-Pakistan. 20
Q. 3. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan believed in “Trinity of ideas” i.e loyalty, devotion and aloofness”.
Discuss it in perspective of his reformation movement. 20
Q. 4. Before passing of Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) the division of Indian

Sub-Continent was advocated by various thinkers, intellectuals and reformers. Discuss. 20
Q. 5. The “Objective Resolution” (1949) satisfied both orthodox and modernists by combining
the features of Western and Islamic democracy. Discuss critically. 20
Q. 6. What is bureaucracy and what are its characteristics? How did it play its role in
strengthening and integration of Pakistan? 20
Q. 7. What are the security concerns of Pakistan? Suggest measures by revisiting the foreign
policy of Pakistan. 20
Q. 8. The location of Pakistan has given the strategic strength to the State. What are its
physical features and narrate its advantages and dis-advantages. 20
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(PART-I MCQs) (COMPULSORY)

Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (1 x 20=20)
(i) Who recalled Muhammad Bin Qasim from Sindh?

(a) Caliph Walid (b) Caliph Sulaiman (c) Caliph Abdul Aziz (d) None of these
(ii) What was the real name of Shah Waliullah?
(a) Qutubuddin Ahmad Faruqi (b) Qutubuddin Ahmad Siddiqui
(c) Qutubuddin Ahmad Syed (d) None of these
(iii) Who was formal teacher of Syed Ahmad Barelvi?
(a) Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi (b) Shah Waliullah
(c) Shah Abdul Aziz (d) None of these
(iv) Who for the first time translated the Holy Quran in Urdu language?
(a) Shah Waliullah and Shah Abdul Aziz (b) Shah Abdul Qadir and Shah Rafiuddin
(c) Syed Ahmad Baralvi and Shah Ismail Dehlavi (d) None of these
(v) Faraizi Movement was primarily a religious movement. What change Dudhu Mian brought in the
movement?
(a) Transferred it into a guerrilla movement (b) Transferred it into a political movement
(c) Transferred it into a cultural movement (d) None of these
(vi) Which of the following was/were the drawback(s) of the Government of India Act of 1858?
(a) Control of the Secretary of State for India and his Council was bureaucratic in nature
(b) Expense of the Secretary of State for India and his Council became a burden on Indian revenues:
(c) Both of these (d) None of these
(vii) By how many member(s) the Executive Council of the Governor General was enlarged under the Indian
Councils Act of 1861?
(a) One member (b) Two members (c) Four members (d) None of these
(viii) As per the Government of India Act 1858, the transfer of the control of the Government of India from
the East India Company and assumption by the Crown was to be announced by Queen’s Proclamation,
which was accordingly read in a Darbar. Where was this Darbar held?
(a) Calcutta (b) Delhi (c) Allahabad (d) None of these
(ix) Where, during the War of Independence, was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan working/posted?
(a) Delhi (b) Bijnaur (c) Aligarh (d) None of these
(x) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan established a Translation Society (later, renamed as ‘Scientific Society’) in 1864.
In which town was it founded?
(a) Bijnaur (b) Aligarh (c) Ghazipur (d) None of these
(xi) In 1867, some prominent Hidus of Banares launched a movement for the replacement of Urdu written in
Nasta’leeq by Hindi written in Deva Nagiri script as the Court language. In which province(s) was this
movement started?
(a) Bengal Province (b) Central Provinces (c) North-Western Provinces (d) None of these
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(xii) What was the designation of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in M.A.O. School at Aligarh?
(a) Secretary, Managing Committee (b) President, Managing Committee
(c) Patron, Managing Committee (d) None of these
(xiii) Which organisation is considered the first Muslim political body constituted to represent the Muslims of the
subcontinent as a whole?
(a) Anjuman-e-Mussalmanan-e-Hind (b) Central National Mohammadan Association
(c) Urdu Defence Association (d) None of these
(xiv) Mention the important announcement(s) that was/were made by the Governor General Lord Hardinge in his
Darbar at Delhi in 1911?
(a) Annulment of the partition of Bengal (b) Transfer of Capital from Calcutta to Delhi
(c) Both of these (d) None of these
(xv) Which Muslim leader left the politics after the cancellation of the partition of Bengal?
(a) Nawab Salimullah Khan (b) Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk
(c) Nawab Hamidullah Khan (d) None of these
(xvi) First Session of the All-India Muslim League was held on 29-30 December 1907. Where was it held?
(a) Lahore (b) Aligarh (c) Karachi (d) None of these
(xvii) “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. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three”. Who made these remarks about
Quaid-e-Azam?
(a) Stanley Wolpert (b) Ian Stephens (c) Lawrence Ziring (d) None of these
(xviii) The All-India Muslim League observed ‘Day of Deliverance’ after the resignation of the All-India Congress
ministries. On what date was it observed?
(a) 22 October, 1938 (b) 22 December, 1938 (c) 22 October, 1939 (d) None of these
(xix) Who was the first leader of opposition in he first National Assembly constituted under the 1962 Constitution of
Pakistan?
(a) Sardar Bahadur Khan (b) Khan A. Sabur (c) Mumtaz Daultana (d) None of these
(xx) In which year Pakistan became ‘Republic’?
PART-II
NOTE: (i) PART-II is to be attempted on separate Answer Book.

(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
Q.2. Briefly analyse and discuss the contribution of the religious reformers – Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi, Shah
Waliullah, Syed Ahmad Barelvi and the like – in the growth of Muslim consciousness in the South-Asian
subcontinent. (20)
Q.3. John Plamenatz 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 roles played
by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Allama Iqbal and the Quaid-e-Azam in strengthening the Muslim nationalism
in India. (20)
Q.4. Describe the main contents and relative importance of the Lucknow Pact and Delhi Muslim Proposals
and their respective impact on the subsequent political developments in India. (20)
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. (20)
Q.6. Give a critical appraisal of the constitutional crisis/crises initiated by the controversial actions taken by
Governor General Ghulam Muhammad and endorsed by the superior Court of Pakistan. Discuss and
analyse its effects on the subsequent history of Pakistan. (20)
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 once for all? Take a position and support
with your argument. (20)
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? (20)
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RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2010
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER-III
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(PART-I) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:20

TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:80
NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
after 30 minutes.
PART – I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) Name the saint, who first came in Lahore?
(a) Ali Makhdum Hujwari (b) Shaikh Ismail
(c) Data Ganjh Bakhsh (d) None of these
(ii) Ghiyas-ud-Din Balban declared himself the king of Delhi Sultanate in the year.
(a) 1166 (b) 1266
(c) 1366 (d) None of these
(iii) Who founded Daulatabad and shifted the capital of Delhi Sultanate?
(a) Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughluq (b) Muhammad Tughluq
(c) Feroze Shah Tughluq (d) None of these
(iv) Who set up the chain of justice to redress the grievances of oppressed people?
(a) Zaheer-ud-Din Babar (b) Shahab-ud-Din Shahjahan
(c) Aurangzeb Alimgir (d) None of these
(v) Who was known in history as Mujaddid Alf Thani, the Reformer of the Second
Millennium?
(a) Shaikh Ahmed Sirhindi (b) Shah Waliullah
(c) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (d) None of these
(vi) Who called the “spiritual guides” as shopkeepers?
(a) Shaikh Ahmed Sirhindi (b) Shah Waliullah
(c) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (d) None of these
(vii) When Nadva-tul-Ulema came into being?
(a) 1873 (b) 1883
(viii) Who initiated the cult of Shivaji against the Muslims of India?
(a) Bal Ganga Dher Tilak (b) Bennerji
(c) Pandit Madan Mohan (d) None of these
(ix) Who led the Simla Deputation in 1906?
(a) Sir Agha Khan (b) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(c) Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk (d) None of these
(x) When Nahru Committee was constituted to propose the future constitution of India?
(a) February 1927 (b) February 1928
(c) February 1929 (d) None of these
(xi) When the Congress Ministries resigned from their offices?
(a) November 1937 (b) November 1938
(c) November 1939 (d) None of these
(xii) Who first thought of the possibility of a Muslim Republic embracing the present Central
Asian states in North West of Sub-continent?
(a) Abdul Halim Sharar (b) Syed Jamal-ud-Din Afghani
(c) Ch. Rehmat Ali (d) None of these
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(xiii) When Simla Conference was concluded with failure?
(a) June 14, 1945 (b) July 14, 1945
(c) August 14, 1945 (d) None of these
(xiv) Who negotiated with cabinet Mission (1946) on behalf of All India National Congress?
(a) Ghandi (b) Nehru
(c) Abul Kalam Azad (d) None of these
(xv) When Abu A’la Maududi was awarded death punishment by Military Court on “Qadiani
issue”?
(a) March 1953 (b) April 1953
(c) May 1953 (d) None of these
(xvi) Muhammad Ali Bogra, the then Prime Minister of Pakistan, presented his constitutional
formula to the constituent Assembly on:
(a) September 7, 1953 (b) October 7, 1953
(c) November 7, 1953 (d) None of these
(xvii) When was the 17th Amendment bill ratified by the President, after getting passed by both
Houses of Majlis-e-Shura?
(a) December 29, 2003 (b) December 30, 2003
(c) December 31, 2003 (d) None of these
(xviii) When was the local government system under the Devolution of Power Plan, 2001,
inaugurated?
(a) August 4, 2001 (b) August 14, 2001
(c) August 24, 2001 (d) None of these
(xix) When was Gas (Natural) discovered at Sui Baluchistan?
(a) 1950 (b) 1952
(xx) The Suleman mountain, one of the western series, is as high as:
(a) 1100 ft (b) 2200 ft
(c) 3300 ft (d) None of these
PART – II
(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.

NOTE:
considered.
Q.2. Shah Waliullah realized “The renaissance of Islam and Muslim Society can not be affected until
the intellectual life of the Muslims is re-oriented.” Discuss critically. (20)
Q.3. Aligarh and Deoband movements had great contrast in their views and mission and their leaders
were at draggers drawn with each other. Discuss. (20)
Q.4. How far is it correct to say that Quaid-i-Azam consolidated the nascent state of Pakistan?
Comment. (20)
Q.5. Why military of Pakistan intervened in Pakistan’s politics? What is the role of the present
leadership to de-politicize army? Give specific measures. (20)
Q.6. What is meant by National Reconciliation? What are its ingredients? Can we equate National
Reconciliation with National Reconciliation Ordinance? (20)
Q.7. Compare and contrast the resistance movement of East Pakistan with the present movement of
Baluchistan. Suggest remedies. (20)
Q.8. Pakistan’s industry is providing jobs to various categories of workers and is earning foreign
exchange for the country. Comment. (20)
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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR S.No.
R.No.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)
(PART-I) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:20

TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:80
NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
after 30 minutes.
PART – I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) Who rejected the verdict of jurists that idol-worshippers are liable to be murdered?
(a) Mahmood Ghaznavi (b) Shams-ud-din Iltutmish
(c) Jalal-ud-din Feroz (d) None of these
(ii) Who constructed five canals to remove scarcity of water?
(a) Alauddin Khalji (b) Ghiayas-ud-din Tughlaq
(c) Feroz Shah Tughlaq (d) Akbar
(iii) Who laid foundation of Agra city?
(a) Sikandar Lodhi (b) Babur
(c) Shah Jahan (d) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(iv) Who wrote ‘Humayun Nama’?
(a) Shahabuddin (b) Gulbadan Begum
(c) Humayun (d) Qudrat ullah Shahab
(v) Who accepted Akbar’s “Din-i-Elahi”?
(a) Todar Mal (b) Ma’an Singh
(c) Birbal (d) None of these
(vi) Which office held supreme judicial authority during Mughal rule?
(a) King (b) Qazi-ul-Quzzat
(c) Sadar-us-Sadur (d) None of these
(vii) Who supported Muslim-Participation in politics?
(a) Wiqar-ul-Mulk (b) Mohsin-ul-Mulk
(c) Maulana Zafar Ali Khan (d) Allama Iqbal
(viii) Who is the author of “Hunter Par Hunter?
(a) Deputy Nazir Ahmad (b) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
(c) Maulana Zafar Ali Khan (d) None of these
(ix) Who drafted “Wardha Scheme” under the guidance of Ghandi?
(a) Abul Kalam Azad (b) Nahru
(c) Dr. Zakir Hussain (d) None of these
(x) How many Muslim seats were secured by All India Muslim League, in 1945-46 Election of
Provincial legislatures?
(a) 396 (b) 425
(xi) Who presided over the session of Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 10 August 1947?
(a) Quaid-i-Azam (b) Liaquat Ali Khan
(c) Ch. Khaliquzzaman (d) Sir Aga Khan
(xii) Who rejected the theory of composite nationalism, advanced by Indian National Congress?
(a) Maulana Maudoodi (b) Allama Mashriqi
(c) Hussain Ahmad Madni (d) Quaid-e-Azam
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(xiii) Who was convicted in Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case:
(a) Shorash Kashmiri (b) Habib Jalib
(c) Faiz Ahmad Faiz (d) None of these
(xiv) In which constitution of Pakistan, the Ministers were neither members of the parliament nor
answerable to parliament?
(a) 1956 (b) 1962
(xv) From which country, Pakistan purchased Gawadar?
(a) Kuwait (b) Iran
(c) Muscat (d) None of these
(xvi) Which provincial Chief Minister was dismissed, on the issue of One Unit?
(a) Chief Minister NWFP (b) Chief Minister Sindh
(c) Chief Minister Punjab (d) Chief Minister Balochistan
(xvii) Which Radio Station already existed at the time of creation of Pakistan?
(a) Peshawar (b) Karachi
(c) Quetta (d) None of these
(xviii) Under Yahya’s LFO, what option National Assembly had if it could not frame the
constitution within 120 days?
(a) Dissolved automatically (b) President will dissolve it
(c) Extension in time-frame (d) None of these
(xix) What percentage of total polled votes in East Pakistan, was secured by Awami League in
1970 Elections?:
(a) 54% (b) 60%
(c) 75% (d) None of these
(xx) When was the state of Swat included in Pakistan?
(a) 4th April 1969 (b) 28th July 1969
(c) 29th June 1970 (d) None of these
PART – II
(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.

NOTE:
considered.
Q.2. Keeping in view the diverse Muslim Reformist Movements of the sub-continent, delineate the
sequential unity in formulation of Ideology of Pakistan. (20)
Q.3. What specific steps were initiated by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan which later-on became the Agenda-
points of the movement for Pakistan? How did these steps orient the political system in Pakistan?
(20)
Q.4. Illustrate the role of Quaid-i-Azam for protecting the constitutional rights of Muslims of the
sub-continent from 1916 to 1933. (20)
Q.5. Referring to the evolution of political system, identify the commonalities among Martial Law
Administrators of Pakistan. (20)
Q.6. Discuss and debate the strength of diplomatic stance of Pakistan regarding “War on Terror”. How
it can be improvised in present geo-political scenario? (20)
Q.7. Compare and contrast the dynamics of recent Civil Society Movement, with other movements in
the history of Pakistan. What impact it would print on the future of Pakistan? (20)
Q.8. Inspite of strong research-base, rich lands, reasonable water-resources and various land-reforms,
why agriculture sector remained less-developed in Pakistan? (20)
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(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)
TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-I)…………30 MINUTES..................... MAXIMUM MARKS:20
(PART-II)…………2 Hours & 30 Minutes.........MAXIMUM MARKS:80
NOTE: First attempt Part-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
after 30 Minutes.
PART-I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1 Select the best option/Answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the Answer Sheet.
(20)
i. Mahmud of Ghazni waged war against rebellious India in the year of:
a. 900
b. 1000
c. 1100
d. None of these
ii. Shahab-ud-Din Muhammad Ghuri defeated Pirthviraj in the year 1192 in the field of:
a. Panipat
b. Nagpur
c. Tarori
d. None of these
iii. Qutb-ud-Din Aibak was succeeded on Delhi throne by:
a. Aram Shah
b. Iltumish
c. Razia Sultana
d. None of these
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iv. The downfall of Muslim rule in India started with the demise of:
a. Akbar
b. Aurangzeb
c. Bahadur Shah Zafar
d. None of these
v. The Holy Quran was first translated into Persian by:
a. Shah Ismail Shaheed

b. Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
c. Shah Waliullah
d. None of these
vi. Anjuman-e-Islamia Punjab was founded for the renaissance of Islam in the year:
a. 1849
b. 1859
c. 1869
d. None of these
vii. “Pakistan’s Constitution should incorporate the essential principles of Islam, which are as
good and relevant in our day, as were 1300 years ago. But Pakistan should not be a theocratic
state ruled by priests.” This statement was given by:
a. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

b. Allama Iqbal
c. Quaid-e-Azam
d. None of these
viii. Who was appointed first President of Muslim league?
a. Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
b. Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk
c. Nawab Saleem Ullah
d. None of these
ix. Who divided Bengal into East and West Bengal in July 1905?
a. Lord Curzon
b. Lord Minto
c. Lord Morely
d. None of these
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x. Dyarchy was first introduced in the Act of:
a. 1909
b. 1919
c. 1935
d. None of these.
xi. The resolution of non-cooperation with British Government was passed in the meeting of All
India National Congress in 1920, which was held at:
a. Madras
b. Bomby
c. Nagpur
d. None of these
xii. The Simon Commission arrived in India on:
a. 3rd February, 1927

b. 3rd February, 1928
c. 3rd February, 1929
d. None of these
xiii. The British Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award in 1932 at
the end of:
a. First Round Table Conference

b. Second Round Table Conference
c. Third Round Table Conference
d. None of these
xiv. All India Muslim League observed the “Direct Action Day” on:
a. August 6, 1944
b. August 6, 1945
c. August 6, 1946
d. None of these.
xv. Objective Resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on:
a. March 12, 1947

b. March 12, 1948
c. March 12, 1949
d. None of these
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xvi. With regard the division of power between Federation and Provinces the Constitution of
Pakistan (1962) was provided with:
a. Single list of subjects

b. Two lists of subjects
c. Three lists of subjects
d. None of these
xvii. The height of Pakistan’s highest mountain Pak-Godwin Austin is as high as:
a. 26, 250 ft
b. 27, 250 ft
c. 28, 250 ft
d. None of these
xviii. The Government of Pakistan established the Indus River System Authority in the year:
a. 1960
b. 1970
c. 1980
d. None of these
xix. Under the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 Pakistan has the right to use exclusively the water of:
a. Ravi, Sutleg and Chenab

b. Sutleg, Chenab and Jhelum
c. Chenab, Jhelum and Indus
d. None of these
xx. At present Pakistan has vast natural resources and items of mineral as many as:
a. 14 items
b. 15 items
c. 16 items
d. None of these.
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PART-II
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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TIME ALLOWED:
after 30 Minutes.
PART-I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1 Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.
(1) The first Muslim general entered Victorious in the sub-continent Indo-Pak in the year:
(a) 612 AD
(b) 712 AD
(c) 812 AD
(d) None of these
(2) On the execution of Muhammad Bin Qasim, the rule of Caliph ended and Arab princes in
Mansura (Sindh) and Multan (Punjab) established their independent dynasties in Sub-continent
in the year:
(a) 861 AD
(b) 871 AD
(c) 881 AD
(d) None of these
(3) Who became the first Sultan of newly established Muslim Sultanate of Delhi in 1207:
(a) Shahabudin Ghuri
(b) Qatub-din Aibek
(c) Zaheer-u-din Babar
(d) None of these
(4) Who has written the book entitled "The Making of Pakistan"
(a) Qurashi I.H.
(b) --- Muhammad Ali Ch.
(c) Waheed-uz-Zaman
(d) None of these
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(5) Who was first appointed Nazim of Nadva-ul-ulema in 1883:
(a) Maulana Shibli
(b) Maulvi Abdul Ghafoor
(c) Maulana Syed Muhammad Ali
(d) None of these
(6) Pakistan's ideology is based on the ideals of:

(a) Democracy
(b) Theocracy
(c) Islam
(d) None of these
(7) Quaid-e-Azam called Islam "Our bedrock and sheet anchor" while addressing:
(a) Punjab Students Federation
(b) Muslim Students Peshawar
(c) Indian Muslims
(d) None of these
(8) The resolution for formation of All-Indian Muslim League was passed at the meeting of All
India Educational Conference (1906) and was moved by:
(a) Nawab Viqar 1.11 Mulk
(b) Nawab Mohsin ul Mulk
(c) Nawab Salim ullah
(d) None of these
(9) The demand of separate electorate for Indian Muslims was first accepted in the Act of:
(a) 1909
(b) 1919
(c) 1935
(d) None ofthese
(10) The provincial governments of Con~ss resigned and All-India Muslim League as a mark of
relief observed the "Day of Deliverance" on:
(a) 22 Oct. 1939
(b) 22 Nov. 1939
(c) 22 Dec. 1939
(d) None of these
(11) The Lahore Resolution was amended and Pakistan was made an integral part of League's
objective. The amendment was made in the Annual session (1941) of All India Muslim League,
which was held at:
(a) Karachi
(b) Lahore
(b) Madras
(d) None of these
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(12) Radcliffe Commission submitted its formula for the division of India in to two countries to
Lord Mountbatton on:
(a) v/ 9 August 1947
(b) 19 August 1947
(c) 29 August 1947
(d) None ofthese
(13) Ch. Rahmat Ali, the architec\.ofthe name ofthe Pakistan, died on:
(a) Feb. 2, 1951
(b) Feb. 12,1951
(c) Feb. 22,1951
(d) None of these
(14) Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, while addressing a meeting at
Rawalpindi was assassinated on:
(a) Oct 6, 1951
(b) Oct 16, 1951
(c) Oct. 26,1951
(d) None of these
(15) The Legal Frame Work Drder, which amended a constitution of Pakistan unilaterally was
issued by:
(a) Yahya Khan
(b) Ayub Khan
(c) Zia-ul-Haq"
(d) None of these
(16) The country, which supported the Pakistan Movement before the emergence of Pakistan:
(a) Iran
(b) Indonesia
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) None of these
(17) Durand Line, which divides the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan is as long as:
(a) 2252 Km
(b) 2262 Km
(c) 2272 Km
(d) None of these
(18) Which mountain range is located between China and Pakistan:

(a) Siwaliks
(b) Hindu Kush Range
(c) Great Himalayas
(d) None of these
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(!9) What is the total~rea of PaJs~~tan: Un -S..q:Llare..kilometer)
(a) 695095
(b) 795095
(c) 796096
(d) None of these
(20) The Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) was established among Pakistan, Iran
and Turkey in 1964 and was annualled in:
(a) 1969
(b) 1979
(c) 1989
(d) None of these
PART - II
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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TIME ALLOWED:
after 30 Minutes.
PART-I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1 Select the best option/Answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the Answer Sheet.
(20)
1. From 1858 upto about 1870 nearly all British Politicians, authors blamed the Muslims for:
a. Disloyalty
b. Independence
c. Leadership
d. None of these
2. Indo-Muslim culture in details is overwhelmingly:
a. Central Asian
b. Arabian
c. Iranian
d. None of these
3. “The Millat and Menace of Indianism” is written by:
a. Muhammad Ali
b. Ch. Rehmat Ali
c. Shaukat Ali
d. None of these
4. Indian Khilafat Deputation visited England to put their views before LIyod George in:
a. 1940 b. 1930 c. 1920 d. None of these
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5. The Lucknow Pact was conceived by:
a. Lord Chemsford
b. John Simon
c. Edward Cadogan
d. None of these
6. Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan was leader of:
a. Muslim League
b. Unionist Party
c. Congress
d. None of these
7. In 1917 Kheiri Brothers suggested a plan of partition of India in conference of the Socialist
International held in:
a. London
b. Oslo
c. Stockholm
d. None of these
8. In 1928 Agha Khan III advocated independence of each province at the meeting of All parties
convention in:
a. Patna
b. Hyderabad
c. Calcutta
d. None of these
9. Founder of Pakistan M.A. Jinnah declared unequivocally that “it is impossible to work a
democratic parliamentary government in India” in press interview given to:
a. The Hindustan Times

b. Manchester Guardian
c. The Financial Times
d. None of these
10. Kazi Saeed-ud-Din Ahmad, an Aligarh geographer clearly demarcated areas to substantiate
the two nation theory were in all:
a. Four
b. Six
c. Eight
d. None of these
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11. On 7th August, Muhammad Ali Jinnah left India for the last time and flew to:
a. Quetta
b. Lahore
c. Karachi
d. None of these
12. Junagadh was a small maritime sate and had an area of:
a. 4500 Sq Km
b. 9000 Sq Km
c. 10000 Sq Km
d. None of these
13. Tethys’s deposits finally turned to be:
a. Western Ghats
b. Himalayas
c. Karakoram
d. None of these
14. The Salt Range lies in the large accumulation of pure salt at Khewra and:
a. Attock
b. Jhelum
c. Kalabagh
d. None of these
15. Land holdings in Pakistan are characterized by:
a. Huge farms
b. Very big farms
c. Large farms
d. None of these
16. The Pakistan Forest Institute, a national organization was established in:
a. 1957
b. 1947
c.1967
d. None of these
17. Relics of stone tools found in caves and terraces that date back to Pleistocene period have
been discovered in:
a. Sind
b. Punjab
c. Balochistan
d. None of these
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18. National Highway Authority receipts to the tune of 1850 million rupees have been reported
by May:
a. 2002 b. 2003 c. 2004 d. None of these
19. Recent earthquake of October, 2005 was result of:
a. Volcanic activity
b. Tectonic dislocation
c. Severe flooding
d. None of these
20. Pakistan foreign policy is the safe-guarding of its sovereignty, security and:
a. International Relations
b. External Trade
c. Territorial integrity
d. None of these
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.
considered.
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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TIME ALLOWED:
after 30 Minutes.
PART-I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
1. Write only the correct answer in the answer book, do not reproduce the question
1). Sir syed ahmed khan advocated the inclusion of Indians in Legislative Council in his famous
book, Causes of the Indian Revolt, as early as
a) 1850 b) 1860 c) 1870 d) non of these
2). Who repeatedly refers to Sir Syed as Father of Muslim India and Father of Modern Muslim
India
a) Hali b) Abdul Qadir c) Ch. Khaliquz Zaman d) non of these
3). Military strength of East India Company and the Financial Support of Jaggat Seth of
Murshidabad gave birth to events at
a) Plassey b) Panipat c) non of these
4). Clive in one of his Gazettes made it mandatory that no Muslim shall be given an employment
higher than that of chaprasy or a junior clerk has recorded by
a) Majumdar b) Hasan Isphani c) Karamat Ali d) non of these
5). The renowned author of the Spirit of Islam and a Short History of the Saracens was
a) Shiblee b) Nawab Mohsin c) non of these
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6). Nawab Sir Salimullah Khan was President of Bengal Musilm Leage in
a) 1903 b) 1913 c) 1923 d) non of these
7). The first issue of Maualana Abul Kalam Azads ‘Al Hilal’ came out on 13 July
a) 1912 b) 1922 c) 1932 d) non of these
8). At the annual session of Anjuman Hamayat Islam in 1911 Iqbal’s poem was recited,
poetically called
a) sham-o-shahr b) shikwa c) jawab-i-shikwa d) non of these
9). Sir sultan Muhammad shah, the agha khan headed the historic simla deputation which
successfully presented Muslim demands on 01, October 1906 before
a) lord curzon b) lord Irwin c) lord minto d) non of these
10). Quaid-i-Azam said in an interview on any hope of India and Pakistan coming to a peaceful
settlement ‘provided the Indian government shed the superiority complex and deal with Pakistan
on an equal footing given to special correspondent from
a) germany b) france
c) Switzerland
d) non of these
11). Which are the aligned years in Pakistan’s foreign policy
a) 1963-1972 b) 1954-1962 c) 1947-53 d) non of these
12). Zia established a course for Pakistan that enabled the government to manage a complex
a) foreign policy b) co-existence c) non of these
13). In the hindu kush mountains all passes connect Pakistan with
a) china b) Afghanistan c) Tajikistan d) non of these
14). The hasni tribe is settled in
a) southern NWFP b) western Balochistan c) central sind d) non of these
15). Rechna and Bari Doabs are considered
a) thickly populated region b) very thickly populated region c) most thickly populated region d)
non of these
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16). In connection with land reforms the Punjab tenancy act was passed in
a) 1877 b) 1887 c) 1897 d) none of these
17). Excavations at moenjo daro have revealed in earthen vessels
a) millet grains b) lentils c) rice grains d) non of these
18). Kalabagh iron deposits are largest in Pakistan with an estimated reserve of
a) 309 m tons b) 509 m tons c) 709 m tons d) non of these
19). Cotton textile the largest industry of Pakistan employ industrial labour force of magnitude of
a) 80 % b) 65 % c) 50% d) non of these
20). The emergence of gwadar port and its development has promoted
a) rural –urban migration b) urban-urban migration c) non of these
PART - II
Q2. summarize the political scene of the sub continent at the opening of the eighteenth century
Q3. critically evaluate the contribution of fraizi movement in the life of Muslims in the sub
continent
Q4. examine allama iqbal’s concept of Muslim Nationalism in the light of allahabad address
Q5. address the importance of Pakistan’s relations with the European Union for the foreign
policy of Pakistan as a whole
Q6. Define and explain the geographic inertia and its role in the development of Pakistan
Q7. Account for the initial concentration of agro based industry in the manufacturing belt of
Pakistan
Q8. Using as much evidence as possible, outline a case for the development of water resources
in the Indus Basin. Examine also polity in this phenomenon.
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TIME ALLOWED : THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 Note: Attempt any FIVE
questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks. Write clearly.
Q1.Analyze the factors responsible for degeneration of muslim society in 18th century?
Q2.'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?
Q3.Account for emergence of All India Muslim League and assess its importance in Indian
politics during 1906-1913?
Q4.Trace the course of khilafat movement and assess its significance for the development of
muslim nationalism?
Q5."Between 1937-1947 congress policies were such as to make Pakistan inevitable',Discuss.
Q6.What do you know about water crisis in Pakistan.Also suggest concrete steps for its
solution.
Q7.Throw light on the steps taken under various Govts. for the promulgation of Islamic system
in the country?
Q8.Write notes on any two:
a.Objective resolution
b.Six points of Mujeeb ur Rehman
c.Pakistan's role in the war against terrorism.
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TIME ALLOWED : Tl IREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 Note: Attempt any FIVE
Q1. Discuss the role and efforts of Muslim religions leaders for the establishment of Muslim
Society in the Sub-Continent.
Q2. Discuss the ideological foundations of the "Two Nations Theory17 with reference to the
contributions of Dr. Iqbal and the Quaid-i-Azam.
Q3. 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)
Q4. 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.
Q5. "'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?
Q6. 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?
Q7. 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.
Q8. 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."
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(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)
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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(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)
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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(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)
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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1. Who was the governor of Sindh after Muhammad Bin Qasim?

14. Majlis-i-Ahrar was formed in:

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iii. Qutb-ud-Din Aibak was succeeded on Delhi throne by:

v. The Holy Quran was first translated into Persian by:

a. Shah Ismail Shaheed

a. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

viii. Who was appointed first President of Muslim league?

xii. The Simon Commission arrived in India on:

a. 3rd February, 1927

a. First Round Table Conference

a. March 12, 1947

a. Single list of subjects

a. Ravi, Sutleg and Chenab

Q.4. Quaid-e-Azam was the ambassador of “Hindu-Muslim Unity”. Discuss it in perspective of

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(6) Pakistan's ideology is based on the ideals of:

(18) Which mountain range is located between China and Pakistan:

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2. Indo-Muslim culture in details is overwhelmingly:

3. “The Millat and Menace of Indianism” is written by:

a. 1940 b. 1930 c. 1920 d. None of these

6. Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan was leader of:

a. The Hindustan Times

13. Tethys’s deposits finally turned to be:

15. Land holdings in Pakistan are characterized by:

a. 2002 b. 2003 c. 2004 d. None of these

19. Recent earthquake of October, 2005 was result of:

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