Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
(16) The theory of Surplus Value as a part of communistic philosophy was the contribution of:
(a) Karl Marx
(b) Trotsky
(c) Fredrick Angel
(d) Recordo
(e) None of these.
(17) Hobbian social contract is based on:
(a) Desire for peace
(b) Selfishness
(c) Fear
(d) Completion
(e) None of these.
(18) Importance of civil service has grown due to:
(a) Population growth
(b) Increased state activity
(c) Complexity of rules and regulations
(d) Law and order requirement
(e) None of these.
(19) Which political theory propounded that state will ultimately disappear:
(a) Syndacatism
(b) Fabian socialism
(c) Fascism
(d) Communism
(e) None of these.
(20) According to Aristotle the end of state is:
(a) Legal
(b) Social
(c) Ethical
(d) Economic
(e) None of these.
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(1) Scientific Society was established by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in 1864.
(2) Who became the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress? Badaruddin Taiyabji
(3) From 1858 to 1947, the British Government appointed 23 Viceroys in India.
(4) Sind was separated from Bombay in 1936.
(5) Who was the author of Pirpur Report? Nawab Mohammad Ismail Khan, Raja of Pirpur
(6) Who suggested the title of The Quaid-i-Azam? Maoulana Mazhar-ud-din
(7) When ladies were invited to participate in the Muslim League by the Quaid-i-Azam?
(8) Who named Lahore Resolution as Pakistan Resolution first?
(9) The Quaid-i-Azam resigned from the membership of Imperial Legislative Council on account Rowlat
Act.
(10) The Constitution of 1956 of Pakistan consisted of 234 articles.
(11) The Constitution of 1962 of Pakistan consisted of 250 articles.
(12) The 1982 Constitution of Turkey comprises of 177 articles. (13) The English Constitution is a dynamic organism.
(14) In England the Queen reins but does not govern.
(15) Civil Servant thrives under the cloak of ministerial responsibility".
(16) The American Supreme Court is the third chamber of the Congress.
(17) The Presidium is an interesting innovation of the Soviet Constitution..
(18) The Indian Constitution has set up democratic federal government.
(19) "The highest organ of State power in former USSR was the Supreme Soviet.
(20) The Stalin Constitution had created "a ___________ in form but not in fact".
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(1) Interest groups always try to:
(a) Gain political power directly
(b) Influence the exercise of power
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of these
(2) Author of the book Capital is:
(a) Karl Marx
(b) Lenin
(c) Mao
(d) None of these
(3) A voluntary union of sovereign and independent states is called:
(a) Federation
(b) Confederation
(c) Unitary State
(d) None of these
(4) Author of the book Leviathan is:
(a) Thomas Hobbes
(b) John Locke
(c) Rousseau
(d) None of these
(5) Reconstruction of Religion Thought in Islam is written by:
(a) Syed Amir Ali
(b) Allama Iqbal
(15) Those who are active against the very existence of state are known as:
(a) Fascists
(b) Anarchists
(c) Socialists
(d) None of these
(16) The concept of Surplus Value is given by:
(a) Mao
(b) Lenin
(c) Marx
(d) None of these
(17) In Platos Ideal State, one reaches at the pinnacle of the State order at the age of:
(a) 35
(b) 40
(c) 50
(d) None of these (50)
(18) Which one is the supreme law of the land in USA?
(a) Constitutional Law
(b) General Law
(c) International Law
(d) None of these
(19) The system of Basic Democracies was introduced by:
(a) Gen. Yahya Khan
(b) Gen. Zia-ul-Haq
(c) Z. A. Bhutto
(d) None of these
(20) Fascism as a theory originated in:
(a) Germany
(b) Russia
(c) Italy
(d) None of these
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(1) The Objective Resolution was adopted in:
(a) 1947
(b) 1949
(c) 1951
(d) None of these
(2) Simla delegation was led by:
(a) Sir Agha Khan
(b) Sir Sayyed
(c) Maulana Shibly Noamani
(d) None of these
(3) This is the parting of ways was said by:
(a) Quaid e Azam
(b) Allama Iqbal
(c) Pandit Nehru
(d) None of these
(4) Pakistan became Republic in:
(a) 1947
(b) 1949
(c) 1951
(d) None of these : 1956
(5) The quorum of House of Commons is:
(a) 20 members
(b) 30 members
(c) 40 members
(d) None of these
(6) The Supreme Court of Pakistan comprises:
(a) 9 judges
(b) 11 judges
(c) 13 judges(d) None of these
(7) The Indian parliament is:
(a) Unicameral
(b) Bicameral
(c) Tricameral
(d) None of these
(8) The American Senate comprises:
(a) 99 Senators
(b) 100 Senators
(c) 101 Senators
(d) None of these
(9) In Pakistan, the Constitution has been abrogated:
(a) Once
(b) Twice
(c) Thrice
(d) None of these
(10) The tenure of French President is fixed at:
(a) 5 years
(b) 7 years
(c) 9 years
(d) None of these
(11) Turkish Government is:
(a) Democratic
(b) Dictatorial
(c) Monarchial
(d) None of these
(12) Cultural Revolution in China was aimed at reforming of:
(a) Communist Party
(b) Bureaucracy
(c) Red Army
(d) None of these
(13) The Islamic Revolution in Iran ushered in:
(a) Military rule
(b) Clergys rule
(c) Peoples rule
(d) None of these
(14) Peoples Republic of China was established in:
(a) 1949
(b) 1950
(c) 1951
(d) None of these
(15) Power in the Soviet Union rested with the:
(a) Supreme Soviet
(b) Communist Party
(c) Presidium
(d) None of these
(16) The House of Lords is predominantly:
(a) Elected
(b) Appointed
(c) Hereditary
(d) None of these
(17) The Soviet Union was established in:
(a) 1917
(b) 1919
(c) 1921
(d) None of these
(18) The USA was founded in:
(a) 1789
(b) 1791
(c) 1793
(d) None of these
(19) The Electoral College in US comprises:
(a) 535 Electors
(b) 538 Electors
(c) 541 Electors
(d) None of these
(20) Eighth Amendment was adopted in the Constitution of Pakistan in:
(a) 1985
(b) 1986
(c) 1987
(d) None of these
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(1) An essay concerning Human Understanding is written by:
(a) Thomas Hobbes
(b) John Locke
(c) J. J. Rousseau
(d) None of these
(2) The father had planned a legal for his son but the son had no inclination towards that. Who
was the son?
(a) Aristotle
(b) Machiavelli
(c) John Locke
(d) None of these
(3) The spirit of Law is divisible into six parts; total number of volumes of this book are:
(a) 30
(b) 31
(c) 32
(d) None of these
(4) Political Science begins and ends with the state is said by:
(a) Paul Janct
(b) Stephen Leacock
(c) Professor Garner
(d) None of these
(5) Thyaul-Ulum was the chief work of:
(a) Al Farabi
(b) Al Manwardi
(c) Al Ghazali
(d) None of these
(6) According to Aristotle which is the bad government of the rich:
(a) Tyranny
(b) Oligarchy
(c) Democracy
(d) None of these
(7) Constitutional classified as rigid and flexible in a book titled Studies in History and
Jurisprudence was written by:
(a) Gilchrist
(b) T. H. Green
(c) Lord Bryce
(d) None of these
(8) Wealth of Nations was written by
(a) John Stuart Mill
(b) Jerry Bentham
(c) Adam Smith
(d) None of these
(9) Aristotle is the original name of:
(a) Plato
(b) Aristotle
(c) Machiavelli
(d) None of these
(10) Which of these books represents the scheme of Platos Philosophy?
(a) The Politics
(b) The Republic
(c) The Laws
(d) None of these
(11) Muqaddamah was the great work of:
(7) The dissolution of Khilafat and the establishment of Grand National Assembly in Turkey was
highly appreciated by:
(a) Allama Iqbal
(b) Maulana Shokat Ali
(c) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
(d) None of these
(8) Ideological foundations of Turkish Constitution are based on:
(a) Kamalism
(b) Socialism
(c) Islam
(d) None of these
(9) The title Ambassador of Hindu Muslim Unity was given to Mr. Jinnah by:
(a) Mustafa Kamal
(b) Sarojini Naidu
(c) Allama Iqbal
(d) None of these
(10) The concept of Separation of Powers in US Constitution was taken from:
(a) Montesquieu
(b) Machiavelli
(c) Bentham
(d) None of these
(11) Islam was declared as the State Religion in Pakistans Constitution of:
(a) 1962
(b) 1973
(c) 1985
(d) None of these
(12) All types of explanation were to be eliminated according to Pakistans Constitution of:
(a) 1956
(b) 1962
(c) 1973
(d) None of these
(13) When the British Government in India cancelled the separation of Bengal?
(a) 1905
(b) 1911
(c) 1915
(d) None of these
(14) If the president dissolves the legislature, he himself shall have to be re-elected. It was
mentioned in Pakistans Constitution of:
(a) 1956
(b) 1962
(c) 1973
(d) None of these
(15) French System of government is:
(a) Presidential
(b) Parliamentary
(c) Mixed
(d) None of these
(16) The first document of English liberties, Magna Carta was signed by King John in:
(a) 1215
(b) 1649
(c) 1688
(d) None of these
(17) The British Constitution can be amended by the Parliament with:
(a) Simple majority
(b) 2/3 majority
(c) majority
(d) None of these
(18) Peoples Republic of China came into being in:
(a) 1946
(b) 1949
(c) 1950
(d) None of these
(19) Indian President is elected by:
(a) Parliament
(b) Provincial Assemblies
(c) Parliament and Provincial Assemblies
(d) None of these
(20) Commune system is a part of the political system of:
(a) China
(b) India
(c) USA
(d) None of these
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(1) The writer of Social Contract and the Islamic State is:
(a) Ilyas Ahmad
(b) Ibn Khuldun
(c) Iqbal
(d) None of these
(2) Who is the author of Politics in Pakistan: The Nature and Direction of Change?
(11) What was the total number of seats in the national assembly under the 1962 constitution?
(a) 100
(b) 150
(c) 300
(d) 200
(e) 220
(f) None of these (156 and then 218)
(12) Who was the president of Pakistan during the India China war of 1962?
(a) Ghulam Mohammad
(b) Iskandar Mirza
(c) Ch. Muhammad Ali
(d) Ayub Khan
(e) Mushtaq Gurmani
(f) None of these
(13) Name the author of the book The great tragedy and Myth of Independence:
(a) Z. A. Bhutto
(b) S. M. Zafar
(c) Shahid Javed Burki
(d) Ayub Khan
(e) Altaf Gohar
(f) None of these
(14) Who was the president of the US during the 1991 Iraq Kuwait conflict?
(a) G. W. Bush
(b) Clinton
(c) Richard Nixon
(d) Jimmy Carter
(e) Ronal Regan
(f) None of these (George Herbert Walker Bush)
(15) Who was the Prime Minister of India during the 1971 crisis?
(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(b) Morarji Desai
(c) Indhra Gandhi
(d) Rajiv Gandhi
(e) Zakir Hussain
(f) None of these
(16) What was the year in which the Shah of Iran was overthrown?
(a) 1989
(b) 1992
(c) 1979
(d) 1976
(e) 1980
(f) None of these
(17) Who was the Governor General of India during the 1st Indo Pakistan conflict over Kashmir in
1948?
(b) AI-Mawardi
(c) Allama Iqbal
(d) None of these
(12) "Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam" was written by:
(a) Rosenthal
(b) Mawardi
(c) Ibn-Khuldun
(d) None of these (Iqbal)
(13) A Discourse on the origin of Inequality and Social Contract was presented by:
(a) Hobbes
(b) Locke
(c) Rousseau
(d) None of these
(14) According to Allama Iqbal in which form of Government heads are counted:
(a) Oligarchy
(b) Democracy
(c) Polity
(d) None of these
(15) The turning point in the life of Plato came in the years 399 BC, when he was of:
(a) 28 years
(b) 20 years
(c) 24 years
(d) None of these
(16) The Great Political Scientist/Philosopher Aristocles died in the year:
(a) 347 BC
(b) 322 BC
(c) 304 BC
(d) None of these
(17) Plato went to Syracuse to teach philosophy to the tyrant Kind Dionysus but returned
disappointed and opened his Academy. He wrote treatises in the form of dialogue upto the
number of:
(a) 32
(b) 36
(c) 38
(d) None of these
(18) ' The Great but ungrateful pupil of his Master who was born in 384 BC was:
(a) Socrates
(b) Aristotle
(c) Aristotle
(d) None of these
(19) The Fascism of Plato got birth in 4th Century BC, whereas the modern Fascism is the Product
of early:
(a) 18th Century
(b) 19th Century
(c) 20th Century
(d) None of these
(20) "An Essay Concerning Human understanding" was published in 1690, is.the most important
work of:
(a) JSMill ,
(b) Bentham
(c) Thomas Hobbes
(d) None of these
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(1) Who wrote the following books: (6)
(a) Pakistan. The Heart of Asia: Liaquat Ali Khan
(b) Jinnah of Pakistan: Stanley Wolpert
(c) Bush at War: Bob Woodward
(d) The End of India: Khushwant Singh
(e) Last Days of British Raj in India: Leonard Mosley
(f) Muslim Separatism in India: Abdul Hamid
(2) Write down the title of the Constitution of Pakistan. (1)
http://www.pakistanconstitution-law....d+commencement
(3) How many are the articles in the un-amended Constitution of 1973:
(a) 208
(b) 320
(c) 280
(d) 289
(e) None of these
(4) How many articles were changed in the 8lh amendment:
(a) 100
(b) 89
(c) 90
(d) 70
(e) None of these
(5) Name One Judge who represented Pakistan in the Red Cliff Commission: (1)
(6) What these initials stand for: (5)
(a) DGPR Director General Public Relations
(b) IPRI Islamabad Policy Research Institute
(c) IRSA Indus River System Authority
(d) Ex-Com Executive Committee
(e) LFO Legal Frame work Order.
(7) Name the President during whose tenure Americans were kept hostages in Iran: (1)
(a) Reagan
(b) Ford
(c) Jimmy Carter
(d) Clinton
(e) None of these
(8) Downing street is known for: (1)
(a) One. of the palaces of the Queen
(b) Parliament House
(c) Residence of the Prime Minister
(d) 'Office of the Speaker of the House Commons.
(9) Statue of Liberty was given to USA by: (1)
(a) Britain
(b) France
(c) Canada
(d) Italy
(e) None of these
(10) Kamal Ata Turk was the: (1)
(a) King
(b) Prime Minister
(c) President
(d) Khalifa of Turkey
(e) None of these
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(1) Abu Nasr Muhammed known as Al-Faraibi was born in the year:
(a) 780
(b) 850
(c) 870
(d) None of these
(2) Karl Marx had everlasting friendship with a son of a prominent textile manufacturer of
Barman,who brought many changes in Karl Marx's life. His name was:
(a) Friedrich Engel
(b) Friench Hegal
(c) Herbert Spencer
(d) None of these
(3) The turning point in the life of PLATO came when he was:
(a) 24 years
(b) 26 years
(c) 28 years
(d) None of these
(4) The course of Athenian education was divided into:
(a) Three stages
(b) Four stages
(c) Five stages
(d) None of these
(c) 74
(d) None of these
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(1) The Supreme Court of Pakistan comprises:
(a) 9 Judges
(b) 11 Judges
(c) 12 Judges
(d) None of these
(2) Turkish Government is:
(a) Democratic
(b) Dictatorial
(c) Monarchical
(d) None of these
(3) Peoples Republic of China was established in:
(a) 1949
(b) 1950
(c) 1951
(d) None of these
(4) The House of Lords is predominantly:
(a) Elected
(b) Appointed
(c) Hereditary
(d) None of these
(5) Eighth Amendment in the Constitution of Pakistan was adopted in:
(a) 1985
(b) 1986
(c) 1987
(d) None of these
(6) The first government of USA was based on article of:
(a) Federation
(b) Confederation
(c) Unitary State
(d) None of these
(7) The title Ambassador of Hindu Muslim Unity was given to Mr. Jinnah by:
(a) Mustafa Kamal
(b) Sarojini Naidu
(c) Allama Iqbal
(d) None of these
(8) Islam was declared as State Religion in Pakistans Constitution of:
(a) 1962
(b) 1973
(c) 1985
(d) None of these
(9) The first American President was:
(a) Abraham Lincoln
(b) George Washington
(c) James Madison
(d) None of these
(10) The first document of English liberties Magma Carta was signed by King John in:
(a) 1215
(b) 1649
(c) 1688
(d) None of these
(11) Objective Resolution was passed on:
(a) 23 March, 19640
(b) 12 March, 1949
(c) 14 August, 1956
(d) None of these
(12) Two terms tenure of US President was fixed in:
(a) 1748
(b) 1848
(c) 1948
(d) None of these
(13) The speaker of the House of Commons owes allegiance to:
(a) Majority party
(b) Opposition party
(c) No party
(d) None of these
(14) The Senate in Pakistan is partially re-elected after every:
(a) Two years
(b) Three years
(c) Four years
(d) None of these
(15) The Bolshevik Revolution took place in:
(a) 1915
(b) 1917
(c) 1919
(d) None of these
(16) The French President is elected for:
(a) 5 years
(b) 6 years
(c) 7 years
(d) None of these
(17) The US President can declare war with the consent of:
(a) Defence Council
(b) Senate
(c) Cabinet
(d) None of these
(18) Ideological formations of Turkish Constitution are based on:
(a) Kamalism
(b) Socialism
(c) Islam
(d) None of these
(19) The French President is elected by:
(a) National Assembly
(b) Senate
(c) Electoral College
(d) Direct Popular vote
(20) Originally total number of States of USA was:
(a) 13
(b) 18
(c) 50
(d) None of these
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(1) Who is called the Intellectual Father of French Revolution?
(a) J.J Rousseau
(b) Montesquieu
(c) Napoleon
(d) None of these
(2) GENERAL WILL as concept was introduced by:
(a) Rousseau
(b) Hobbes
(c) Locke
(d) None of these
(3) Karl Marx is known for his theory of :
(a) Dialectical Spiritualism
(b) Force as the Basis of State
(c) Materialistic Interpretation of history
(d) None of these
(4) Man by nature is a social and political animal is the cornerstone of the philosophy of:
(a) Plato
(b) Socrates
(c) Aristotle
(d) None of these
(5) The author of the Book The Laws was:
(a) Hormer
(b) Plato
(c) Solon
(d) None of these
(6) The center of Learning to the Greeks was the city state of :
(a) Sparta
(b) Athens
(c) Carthage
(d) None of these
(7) which of the thinkers is a social contractualist?
(a) Lenin
(b) Marx
(c) Hobbes
(d) None of these
(8) Principle of Utility as a formula was the idea of :
(a) James Mill
(b) Herbert Spencer
(c) Jeremy Bentham
(d) None of these
(9) Modern Political thought begins with:
(a) Machiavelli
(b) Moutesquieu
(c) Mill
(d) None of these
(10) Plato was a:
(a) Realist
(b) Idealist
(c) Rationalist
(d) None of these
(11) Two treatises on civil Government constitute the basic source
of Political thought of :
(a) Sia Robert Filmer
(b) Locke
(c) Plato
(d) None of these
(12) Marx and Engels produced the famous book Common Manifesto In:
(a) 1848
(b) 1845
(c) 1883
(d) None of these
(13) Siyasatnama and Majma ul Wasaya are the two books on
administration attributed to:
(a) Al-Farabi
(b) Nizam ul Mulk Tusi
(c) Al-Mawardi
(d) None of these
(14) Montesquieu by birth belonged to:
(a) Germany
(b) England
(c) France
(d) None of these
(15) Al-Ghazzali was a philosopher of :
(a) 11th century
(b) 13th century
(c) 16th century
(d) None of these
(16) Sepration of Ethics and Politics was the principle notion in the
philosophy of:
(a) Lenin
(b) Plato
(c) Machiavelli
(d) None of these
(17) A Bi-cameral legislature as most suited to:
(a) Unitary States
(b) Federal States
(c) Theocratic states
(d) None of these
(18) Greatest Happiness of the Greatest Number was the idea of :
(a) Austin
(b) Ibn-i-Khaldun
(c) Laski
(d) None of these
(19) The principle of Judicial Review means to:
(a) Interpret law
(b) Rewrite law
(a) 535members
(b) 536 members
(c) 538 members
(d) None of these
(8) The national security council in Pakistan consist of:
(a) 8 members
(b) 10 members
(c) 12 members
(d) None of these (14)
(9) Basic democracy was introduced in Pakistan in :
(a) 1960
(b) 1962
(c) 1964
(d) None of these
(10) Ali Khaminai is:
(a) Chairman of the Guardian council
(b) Spiritual leader of Iran
(c) Nuclear chief delegate
(d) None of these
(11) Abdul Kalam:
(a) Foreign Minister of Bangladesh
(b) Minister of Sri Lanka
(c) President of India (now Pratibha Patel)
(d) None of these
(12) Lok Saba is elected for:
(a) 4 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 6 years
(d) None of these
(13) The Turkish president is elected for:
(a) 5 years
(b) 6 years
(c) 7 years
(d) None of these
(14) Russian president is elected for:
(a) 4 years (6 years from 2012)
(b) 5 years
(c) 6 years
(d) None of these
(15) The Turkish Grand National Assembly consist of :
(a) 450 members
(A) Hobbes
(B) Locke
(C) Bentham
(D) None of these
(4) The natural rights of the people according to Locke are:
(A) Right to life, liberty and property
(B) Right to self-preservation and right to property
(C) Right to life and equality and right to property
(D) None of these.
(5) The welfare theory believes that the state is:
(A) Means
(B) An end
(C) An organism
(D) None of these
(6) Which of the following is incorrect about Platos views on Communism of Wives?
(A) Plato considers family as a stumbling block
(B) Abortion was strictly prohibited
(C) There should be a state controlled to get a nation perfect in body and mind
(D) None of these
(7) Aristotle was famous student of:
(A) Anaxagoras
(B) Hermes
(C) Socrates
(D) None of these
(8) Plato wrote the famous book:
(A) Leviathan
(B) The Republic
(C) The clouds
(D) None of these
(9) The end of Politics is not knowledge but action who said it:
(A) Plato
(B) Aristotle
(C) Montesquieu
(D) None of these
(10) When did Machiavelli die?
(A) 1469 AD
(B) 1527 AD
(C) 1523 AD
(D) None of these
(11) Machiavelli was by birth?
(A) French
(B) German
(C) Spanish
(D) None of these (Italian)
(12) The concept of justice in the sense of greatest happiness of the greatest number was
postulated by:
(A) Mark
(B) James Mill
(C) Spencer
(D) None of these
(13) Liberal Democracy means:
(A) Government by majority
(B) Government by people
(C) Limited majority rule
(D) None of these
(14) The doctrine of proportionate equality was pronounced by:
(A) Aristotle
(B) Rousseau
(C) Marx
(D) None of these
(15) The distinction between Real Will and Actual Will was made by:
(A) Green
(B) Bosanquet
(C) Rousseau
(D) None of these
(16) Two treatise on civil Government was written by:
(A) Thomas Hobbes
(B) Montesquieu
(C) John Locke
(D) None of these
(17) Who belongs to Shafite school of Fiqha:
(A) Al-Mawardi
(B) AL-Ghazali
(C) Al-Farabi
(D) None of these
(18) Nizam-ul-mulk Tusi served as Prime Minister of the:
(A) Seljuk empire
(B) Roman empire
(C) Turkish empire
(D) None of these
(b) Aristotle
(c) Machiavelli
(d) None of these
(iii) According to Aristotle the end of state is:
(a) Logical
(b) Legal
(c) Ethical
(d) None of these
(iv) Allam Iqbal characterized as " the sharp agent of devil" to a political philosopher namely:
(a) Chanki Kutalia
(b) Machiavelli
(c) Karl Marx
(d) None of these
(v) Al-Mawardi was a jurist who followed the fiqah of:
(a) Imam Malik
(b) Imam Shafi
(c) Imam Abu Hanifa
(d) None of these
(vi) The concept of sovereignty was introduced for the first time into politics by:
(a) Hugo Grotious
(b) Jean Bodin
(c) Thomas Hobbes
(d) None of these
(vii) Khawaja Abu Ali Hasan bin Ali bin Ishaq is widely known in the history of Islamic political
thoughts:
(a) Al-Farabi
(b) Al-Ghazali
(c) Al-Mawardi
(d) None of these
(viii) The Fascism of Plato got birth in 4th century BC, whereas the modern Fascism is the product
of:
(a) 18th Century
(b) 19th Century
(c) 20th Century
(d) None of these
(ix)" Ilmul-Iqtasad" is written by:
(a) Ibn-Khuldun
(b) Allama Iqbal
(c) Nizam-ul-Mulk Tusi
(d) None of these
(x) " A summary of Plato's Laws" was written by:
(a) Al-Farabi
(b) Al-Ghazalli
(c) Al-Mawardi
(d) None of these
(xi) The doctrine which is a curious blend of German Idealism, English economics and French
revolutionary and social thoughts is known as:
(a) Socialism
(b) Communism
(c) Fascism
(d) None of these
(xii) J.S. Mill wrote a famous book " On Liberty" in the year:
(a) 1759
(b) 1859
(c) 1895
(d) None of these
(xiii) Allam Iqbal did his M.A. in Philosophy from Government College Lahore in the year:
(a) 1890
(b) 1895
(c) 1899
(d) None of these
(xiv) "Re-construction of Religious Thought in Islam" was written by:
(a) Resenthal
(b) Al-Mawardi
(c) Ibn-Khaldun
(d) None of these
(xv) Machiavelli wrote " The Discourses of the first ten books on Titus Livius" in the year:
(a) 1735
(b) 1745
(c) 1755
(d) None of these
(xvi) Montesquieu restricts forms of Government upto:
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) None of these
(xvii) Rousseau was born on 28 June 1712 at:
(a) New York
(b) Washington D.C.
(c) Geneva
(d) None of these
(xviii) " Man when separated from Law and Justice is the worst of all animals" is the saying of:
(a) Plato
(b) Aristotle
(c) Machiavelli
(d) None of these
(xix) The great but ungrateful pupil of his master who was born in 384 BC was:
(a) Plato
(b) Aristotle
(c) Socrates
(d) None of these
(xx) " An essay concerning Human Understanding" was published in 1690, is the most important
work of:
(a) J.S. Mill
(b) Bentham
(c) Thomas Hobbes
(d) None of these (John Lock)
Political Science 2009
Solved MCQs
Paper-II
(i) Any British national is eligible to become a member of House of Commons if he has attained
the age of:
(a) 18 years
(b) 21 years
(c) 25 years
(d) None of these
(ii) Lenin was elected as President on:
(a) 24 October 1917
(b) 25 October 1917
(c) 21 November 1918
(d) None of these
(iii) Approval of any draft at House of Lords requires minimum presence of:
(a) 20 members
(b) 30 members
(c) 40 members
(d) None of these
(iv) As per 1st Communist constitution of Russia, the Presidium consists of:
(a) 29 members
(b) 33 members
(c) 39 members
(d) None of these
(v) In the ancient times England remained under Roman rule for about:
(a) 350 years
(b) 1912
(c) 1942
(d) None of these
(xiv) Upto 83% Chinese farmers came under combined cultivation scheme in the year:
(a) 1868
(b) 1946
(c) 1950
(d) None of these
(xv) On return from France Allama Ayatullah Khumeini was very well received by the people of Iran
on:
(a) 1 January 1979
(b) 21 January 1979
(c) 31 January 1979
(d) None of these
(xvi) Dr. Mussadiq, the then Prime Minister dethroned the Iranian King for implementation of
democracy in the year:
(a) 1953
(b) 1954
(c) 1954
(d) None of these
(xvii)Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian parliament, consists of:
(a) 1300 members
(b) 1400 members
(c) 1500 members
(d) None of these
(xviii) Minimum age to become a member of Rajya Sabha in India is:
(a) 25 years
(b) 30 years
(c) 35 years
(d) None of these
(xix) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah spent last days of his life at:
(a) Ziarat
(b) Quetta
(c) Karachi
(d) None of these
(xx) Objectives Resolution was made a part of preamble of Pakistan Constitution of:
(a) 1956
(b) 1962
(c) 1973
(d) None of these
d. None of these
ix. Single Transferable vote system was suggested for proportional representation by:
a. Thomas Hare
b. Lord Courney
c. J.S. Mill
d. None of these
x. Principle of Collective responsibility is a feature of:
a. Federal System
b. Presidential System
c. Parliamentary System
d. None of these
xi. Keemyae-Saadat was written by:
a. Nizam-ul-Mulk Toosi
b. Imam Ghazali
c. Allama Iqbal
d. None of these
xii. The word Democracy has been derived from the language:
a. Greek
b. Latin
c. English
d. None of these
xiii. Abu Nasar Farabi died in the year:
a. 750 A.D
b. 850 A.D
c. 950 A.D
d. None of these
xiv. Waliud Din Abdur Rahman famously known as:
a. Ibne Khaldun
b. Ghizale
c. Al Marwardi
d. None of these
xv. The book Govt. and Politics in Pakistan is written by:
a. Mushtaq Ahmad
b. Khalid bin Saeed
c. Larence Zairing
d. None of these
xvi. The term POLITY is originally applied to:
a. Roman City States
b. Greek City States
c. United States of America
d. None of these
xvii. The famous book The Spirit of Laws written by Montesquieu was published in:
a. 1734 A.D
b. 1754 A.D
c. 1784 A.D
d. None of these (1773)
xviii. The Greek philosopher Aristotle died in:
a. 322 B.C
b. 332 B.C
c. 384 B.C
d. None of these
xix. The book Sairul Malook was written by:
a. Al Farabi
b. Al Marwardi
c. Al Ghizali
d. None of these
xx. Benito Mussolini was the originator of:
a. National Socialism
b. Guild Socialism
c. Fascism
d. None of these
Political Science 2010
Solved MCQs
Paper-II
i . Which American state is called the mother of Presidents:
a. Florida
b. New York
c. Texas
d. Virginia
ii. The British constitution is based on:
a. The theory of separation of powers
b. Checks and balances
c. Judicial review
d. Difference between the theory and practice
iii. The Congress sits at place in Washington D.C is called:
a. Capital Hill
b. White House
c. 10 Downing Street
d. None of these
iv. The title of former emperor of Russia was:
a. Sir
b. Czar
c. Lord
d. King
v. The word REX stands for:
a. The Queen
b. The Crown
c. The Court
d. The Parliament
vi. The constitutional history of France begins with the French Revolution of:
a. 1780
b. 1786
c. 1789
d. 1890
vii. The American Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on:
a. 4 July 1772
b. 4 July 1776
c. 4 July 1783
d. None of these
viii. According to the constitution of France the Executive head of Government is:
a. The Prime Minister
b. The President
c. The Queen
d. The King
ix. The Soviet Union was dissolved in:
a. 1989
b. 1990
c. 1991
d. 1992
x. The first president of the Fifth Republic was:
a. Coty
b. General DeGaulle
c. Chirac
d. None of these
xi. The smallest administrative unit in British Local Self Government is:
a. The Parish
b. The borrough
c. The country
d. The district
xii. The authority of Judical Review was excercised for the first time by the Chief Minister Marshal
in:
a. 1808
b. 1803
c. 1821
d. 1825
xiii. The quorum for hose of Lords is:
a. 50
b. 14
c. 3
d. 12
xiv. The Gullotine or closure by compartment is a term used in the law making procedure in:
a. USA
b. UK
c. France
d. Turkey
xv. The Lengthiest written constitution of the world is:
a. British Constitution
b. Indian Constitution
c. Chinese Constitution
d. French Constitution
xvi. The ideological foundation of the Turkish Constition is based on:
a. Kamalism
b. Socialsim
c. Islam
d. None of these
xvii. The Iranian Revolution under the leadership of Ayatullah Khomeini removed the monarch in:
a. 1989
b. 1979
c. 1997
d. 1980
xviii. The founder father of the modern china is:
a. Chiang Ki Shek
b. Derg Za Ping
c. Mao Tse Tung
d. Lu Hsun
xix. The Objective Resolution was made a part of the 1973 constitution in:
a. 1977
b. 1980
c. 1985
d. 1986
xx. The Supreme Judicial Council under the 1973 constitution consists of:
a. 9 members
b. 10 members
c. 5 members
d. 7 members
Political Science 2011
Solved MCQs
Paper-I
i. Tahafut al-falsifa (Incoherence of Philosophers) is written by:
a. Ibn e Arabi
b. Ibn Rushd
c. Al-Ghazali
d. None of these
ii. A legal proceeding during which an individual's right to hold an office or governmental privilege
is challenged is called:
a. Write certiorari
b. Writ of quo warranto
c. Writ of mandamus
d. None of these
iii. Ibn Khaldun wrote his book, "Muqaddimah" in:
a. 1371
b. 1377
c. 1402
d. None of these
iv. People's structural and religious identities will be primary source of conflict in the Post Cold
War World:
a. Fukuyama
b. Brzezinski
c. Kissinger
d. None of these
v. Alexander of Macedonia was student of:
a. Socrates
b. Plato
c. Aristotle
d. None of these
vi. Ibn Khaldun was contemporary of:
a. Socrates
b. Plato
c. Aristotle
d. None of these
vii. A form of closure under which a bill is divided into compartments, groups of which must be
completely deal with each day is called:
a. Kangroo closure
b. Guillotine closure
c. Simple closure
d. None of these
viii. Ilm Al Iqtisad was treatise written by:
a. Allama Iqbal
b. Al Marwardi
c. Nizam ul Mulk Tusi
d. None of these
ix. The Long March began the ascent of power of:
a. Mao Zedong
b. Chiang Kai Shek
c. HoChi Minch
d. None of these
x. Al Farabi was author of:
a. Siyasat Nameh
b. Al Akham Al Sultaniyaah
c. Al Madinat Al Fadilah
d. None of these
xi. The powers of the center vis a vis federating units were increased through:
a. Senatorial Courtesy
b. Pocket Veto
c. Doctrine of Implied Powers
d. None of these
xii. In Pakistan the doctrine of necessity was invoked by:
a. Justice Cornelius
b. Justine Munir
c. Justice Hamood ur Rahman
d. None of these
xiii. Article 58 2 (b) was invoked to dissolve National Assembly of Pakistan:
a. Four Times
b. Three Times
c. Twice
d. None of these
xiv. Leviathan is book written by:
a. Rousseau
b. Locke
c. Hobbes
d. None of these
xv. Prestroika means:
a. To speak openly and honestly
b. Restructuring
c. Workers
d. None of these
xvi. The Art of War is written by:
a. Mao
b. Machiavelli
c. Lenin
d. None of these
xvii. A necessary normal code for conducting the business of the state is called:
a. Ordinance
b. Convention
c. Constitution
d. None of these
xviii. "Power tends to corruption and absolute power corrupts absolutely" is the famous quotation
by:
a. Lord Curzon
b. Winston Churchill
c. Lord Acton
d. None of these
xix. As per Marx in he stage of communism the governing principle will be:
a. Every one is equal, but some are more equal than others
b. From each according to his ability to each according to his work
c. From each according to his ability to each according to his needs
d. None of these
xx. A ________ is a type of sovereign state characterized by a union of partially self-governing
states or regions united by a Central government.
a. Unitary state
b. Federation
c. Confederation
d. None of these
PAPER - I
PLATO
1. Explain Platos Theory of Justice. How he tries to implement it through the Education
System? (2001)
2. Platos Communism was, is and will remain impracticable. Critically examine this
statement. (2003)
3. Examine the main similarities and differences in the Political Ideas of Plato and
Aristotle. (2004)
4. Explain Plato's theory of Justice. How he tries to implement it through educational
system? (2006)
5. Plato intended to build an institution for scientific study of politics and training of
statesman" elaborate (2008)
6. Discuss Platos contribution to the History of political thought. (2009)
7. Platonic and Aristotelian paradigms (2011)
8. Plato intended to build an institution for scientific study of politics and training of
statesman." elaborate. (2012)
9. Critically examine the concept of "Justice" by Plato.(2014)
ARISTOTLE
1. Show how Aristotles Organic Theory different from Platos Idealistic Theory of
State. (2000)
2. Aristotle was a Realist and not an Idealist- explain w.r.t his theory of the Ends and
functions of the state. (2007)
3. Aristotle was great but not grateful student of Plato Comment. (2010)
MACHIAVELLI
1. Machiavellis Prince. (2000)
2. Machiavelli enunciated the philosophy of art of the government for effective discipline and
stability in the state. Analyze and discuss the basis of his philosophy in detail. (2002)
3. Machiavelli enunciated the philosophy of Art of government for effective discipline and
stability in the satiate. Analyze and discuss the basis of this philosophy in detail? (2006)
4. Is it correct to call Machiavelli citizen of all states and contemporary of all ages?
Argue. (2010)
THOMS HOBBES
1. Hobbes and Bodin are said to be the proponents of the theory of Absolutism. Do you
agree? Give reasons. (2003)
2. "Life in state of nature was nasty, poor, brutish and short." (Hobbes) (2008)
3.Discuss Locke and Hobbes perspective on the state of Nature (2011)
JOAN LOCKE
1. Right to revolt against the established government by Locke, if the former violates
peoples trust, is antithetic, in some respects, to the social contract theories of other
philosophers. Analyze the statement and explain in detail. (2000)
2. Examine the nature of the contract expounded by Locke revolving in the establishment of
the Civil Society (2004)
3. Locke was the father of Modern Liberal Democracy-comment (2007)
4. The natural rights of men are right to live, liberty and property"(Locke) (2008)
ROUSSEAU
1. How General will of a Society formulated? Discuss in the light of Rousseau's
interpretation, on the conclusions, characteristics and criticism of the Theory of Genera!
Will. (2004)
2. Compare the views of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau on Social Contract and
Sovereignty. (2005)
3. Describe the basic features of Rousseaus political philosophy. (2007)
4. Appreciation and criticism of Rousseaus theory of General Will. (2009)
5. Short Note - Rousseau theory of general will (2012)
MONTESQUIEU
1. Montesquieu expounded his theory of separation of power to set forth the government
organization in order to safeguard the political liberty. Explain. (2002)
2. How Montesquieu classify government? Which form he considers to be the best? (2004)
3. Examine Montesquieu theory of separation of powers. Narrate those facts on which he
has been called the Aristotle of the Eighteenth Century (2002)
4. Theory of separation of Power (2006)
5. Examine Montesquieu theory of separation of powers. Why has he been called the
Aristotle of eighteenth century? Discuss. (2009)
6. Montesquieu with all his faults and irregularities is the father of modern historical
research." explain and discuss. (2012)
7. Examine Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers. Why he has been called
"Aristotle" of eighteen century? Discuss (2013)
HEGAL
1. It is said that Hegels dialectic theory was standing on its bead but Marx has reserved it.
Discuss this statement. (2001)
2. It is said that Hegel's dialectical theory was standing on its head but Marx has reserved
it? Discuss (2006)
JERMY BENTHAM
1. Bantams theory of Punishment. (2002), (2006)
2. "Nature has placed man under the governance of two sovereign masters, pain and
pleasure. It is for them alone to point out, what we ought to do as well as to determine,
what we shall do..... We owe to them all our ideas; we refer to them all our judgments and
all the determinations of life". Bentham. Show how Bentham and J.S. Mill promoted
pleasure-pain theory and under what nomenclature. Had this theory any historical ROOT as
well as EFFECT on the political conditions obtaining in their homeland? (2000)
KARL MARX
1. Political Philosophy of Karl Marx (2004)
2. Marxs historical materialism is the application of dialectical materialism to explain
historical events , processes and developments in society . Elaborate. (2011)
3.Short Note -views of marx on socialist revolution (2012)
4. Short Note -Marx's theory of Class Struggle (2013)
1. Enlist the quantities of Al-Ghazalis Amir and detail account of his daily routine (2002)
2. Al-Ghazali was the torch bearer of the Muslim Rationalistic Renaissance. Analyze the
statement in view of his status as a Mujaddid (2007)
3.Critically appreciate Al-Ghazali theory of Khalafat. (2011)
AL-MAWARDI
1. The Imamate is established to replace prophecy in the defence of faith and the
administration of the world". Elaborate this statement of Al-Mawardi with reference to his
Theory of Jmarnate. (2004)
2. Al-Marwardi brought constitutional theory of Islam in line with political reality of his
time. Discuss this with reference to his views on Khlafat and Wizarate. (2010)
ALLAM IQBAL
1. Explain Allama Iqbals Concept of Nationalism. Do you agree that it developed through a
lengthy process of evolution? (2001)
2. Dr.Iqbal's concept of Ego (Khudi) (2004)
3. Examine the contribution of Allama Iqbal as a Philosopher and as a supporter of Muslim
unity. (2007)
4. Iqbals views on Ijtehad (2010)
5. Write note on : Iqbal concept of Millat (2011)
6.Discuss the Allam Iqbal's concept of "Khudi" (2013)
7. Compare the concept of Millat and Territorial Nationalism by Iqbal.(2014)
IBN-KHULDUN
1. Ibn-Khulduns stage in the development of the state. (2002)
2. "Ibn-e-Khaledun is called the Father of Political Economy. Discuss his views on Political
Economy. (2005)
3. Discuss the place of Ibn-e-Khuldun in the history of Political Philosophy? (2006)
4. How far is it true to say that Ibn-e-Khaldun perhaps was the first philosopher to realize
the relevant importance of economics to politics? Argue. (2008)
5.Ibn-e-khaldun perhaps was the first philosopher to realize the relevant importance of
economics to politics. Discuss. (2012)
6. Short Note - Ibne Khaldun's concept of Asbiyah (2013)
FARABI
1. Farabi was in the truest sense, "the parent of all subsequent Arabic philosophers", so that
its only natural that he is regarded by the Muslims as the Muallim-o--thani., the second
Preceptor, the first being Aristotle. Explain.(2000)
2. Farabi was much inspired by Plato in his setting of the Ideal City, or the Model State.
Discuss (2001)
3. Al Farabi must be placed among the proponents of the Theory of Social Contract. In
the light of this statement. (2003)
4. AI-Farabi Concept of State (2004)
5. Ideal State of Al-Farabi (2010)
6.Short Note - Al-farabi theory of state (2012)
7. Discuss in detail the concept of "Raisul Awwal" by Al-Farabi.(2014)
ISLAMIC STATE
1. Keeping in view the concept of Shura in Islam, which system of government you suggest
for an Islamic State Presidential, Parliamentary or any other? Explain you answer in detail,
especially with reference to the practical problems. (2001)
2. An Ideal Islamic State is bound to bring revolutionary changes in all spheres of human
life. Discuss (2010)
3. Elaborate the characteristics of Islamic State. Give proper references from the Holy Quran
and Sunnah. (2003)
COMMUNISM
7. Communism is inimical to democracy, freedom and actual rights. Critically examine the
statement. (2003)
8. What are the salient features of communism? Briefly explain. (2003)
FASCISM
1. Discuss the principles of "Fascism" highlighting its historical background. (2004)
2. Fascism VS Platonism (2005)
3. Principles of Fascism. (2009)
LIBERALISM
1.Short Note - classical Liberalism(2012)
POLITICAL PARTIES
1. Give a brief account of historical evolution of Political Parties with reference to theories on
the origin of Parties. Also enumerates functions of Political Parties. (2005)
2. Political Parties (2003)
3. Discuss the importance of Political Parties in a Modern state and assess their role as
effective instrument of mobilizing Public Opinion. (2007)
4. Define political parties and their functions. In your view, which party system is suitable
for Pakistan's political system? (2013)
FEDERATION
1. Differentiate between Federation and Alliance. (2002)
2. In all federations there is a manifest tendency to entrust the central governments with a
wider and wider sphere of authority. Analyze the statement and discuss in detail. (2002)
3. What are the essential pre-requisites for successful Federal System? (2007)
4. Merits of Federation. (2009) (2013)
SOVEREIGNTY
1. "If a determinate human superior, not in the habit of obedience to a like superior,
receives habitual obedience from the bulk of given society, that determinate superior is
sovereign in that society and that society-(including the superior) is a society political and
independent". Austin. Critically examine the theory of sovereignty with reference to views
expressed by thinkers in the 16th century. (2000)
2. Sovereignty is the most essential element of state hood-explain wrt the differences in the
nature of western and Islamic concepts of sovereignty. (2007)
3. Attributes of Sovereignty (2010)
PRESSURE GROUPS
1. Pressure Groups (2003)
2. Discuss organization & functions of pressure groups. Point out indicators of its
effectiveness also. (2009)
FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
1. Compare and contrast between Democracy and Dictatorship (2003)
2. What are the powers and functions of an executive as a second great organ of the
Government? (2004)
3. Would you agree if it is stated that dictatorship is the only remedy for social, political and
economic instability in a developing country? (2010)
4. Examine in detail the principal advantages and disadvantages of parliamentary over
presidential form of government. (2008)
5. discus the principal advantages and disadvantages of parliamentary over presidential
form of govt. With special reference to Pakistan. (2012)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
1.Define political science. To what extent can one be systematic in a study of political
process? How " scientific" is political science? (2012)
MISCELLANEOUS
1.What are the reasons for the increased activity of the state in modern times? Do you
subscribe to the views that the failure of democracy in Pakistan is the consequence of
misplaced priorities, determined by its leaders on the basis of their self-interest and
prejudices against their opponents? (2000)
3. Unitarianism is the habitual exercise of supreme legislative authority by one central
power. Bring out basic features of this form of state, giving examples and show that the
District Devolution Plan, as an advanced form of local government, is not the initial step
towards formation of unitary type of state in the country. (2000)
4.Write an essay on the structure and powers of the present local Government in Pakistan.
SHORT NOTES
1. Maos views on Individualism. (2009)
2. Delegation of Powers. (2009)
3. No. of seats in provincial Assemblies (2009)
4. Mode of Elections. (2009)
5. National Language. (2009)
6. Opinion Polls. (2010)
7. The nature and emergence of nation state (2011)
8. Independence of judiciary (2013)
9. Asabiya (2014)
10.Social Justice(2014)
11. Oligarchy(2014)
12. Liberty(2014)
13. Separation of Power(2014)
PAPER - II
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1. The American Senate is like "the saucer in which the boiling tea of the House is cooled".
Elucidate and make a comparison with the Senate of Pakistan under the 1973 Constitution.
(2000)
2. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Through what mechanism this
has been prevented in the American Constitution? (2001)
3. The most prominent feature of American Political System is its mechanism of Checks and
Balances. Discuss its functioning. (2002)
4. Examine critically the power of the President in the US Constitution. (2003)
5. Write down the election of the American President. (2004)
6. Examine the role of Supreme Court in the evolution of the American Constitution. (2005)
7. How system of check and Balances works in American government? Explain its
functioning. (2006)
8. Analyze the place of President occupies in the U.S political system today. Account for his
supremacy in the Government. (2007)
9. How was George.W.Bush elected as president of U.S.A in 2004? Explain the role of the
U.S President as executive head of the state. (2008)
10. Discuss in detail the legislative the legislative powers of the USA President. (2012)
11. Discuss the powers of senate of usa. Also analyse (2012)
12. What is judicial review? Discus its impact on usa decision making process. (2012)
13. American Senate is "the saucer in which the boiling tea of the House is
cooled".Elucidate.(2013)
14. Discuss the powers and functions of US Senate. Also explain the concept of Senatorial
Courtesy.(2014)
15. Short Note - Gerrymandering (2014)
UNITED KINGDOM
1. The British Prime Minister is the "shining moon among the stars". Discuss. (2000)
2. Magna Carta. (2000)
3. The Cabinet is the "steering wheel of the ship of the state. It sets the direction of national
policy in U.K." Examine. (2000)
4. Ministerial Responsibility is the cardinal principle of British democracy. Elaborate. (2001)
5. Do you agree that British Political System is known for the cabinets dictatorship? Give
your arguments for or against this idea. (2002)
6. Do you agree in cabinets dictatorship in UK has undermined the supremacy of the
parliament? Explain. (2006)
7. Examine the fundamental Principles of British Constitution. Also discuss the nature,
Powers and functions of the British Cabinet. (2005)
8. Discuss the position and powers of the British Prime Minister. How does
9. He compare with the American president? (2007)
10. Do you agree that sovereignty of the parliament is the dominant characteristic of British
Political System? Explain in detail the role of British parliament. (2008)
11. Explain how the British democracy is overshadowed by the cabinet dictatorship? (2010)
12. What are the principals on which British Cabinet is organized and functions. Also
mention four occasions of Cabinet change (2011)
13. Explain why kingship is not abolished in England?(2013)
14.Explain the evolution of British Monarchy with focus on gradual transfer of powers from
the Monarch to the Prime Minister. (2014)
FRANCE
1. Analyze the powers of the French President. (2001)
2. French System of Government is a model of highly centralized political system.
Discuss. (2002)
3. The French politics is not as liberal as the Frenchmen claim. Discuss it in the light of the
working of the French Political System. (2004)
4. Discuss the Powers of the President of France under the Fifth Republic. (2005)
SOVIET UNION
1. Examine the principle of Democratic centralism in the Soviet Union. (2001)
2. Examine critically the factors leading to the disintegration of Soviet Union. (2003)
3. What is Supreme Soviet? Discuss its powers and functions. (2009)
4. Examine the Powers of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of USSR. (2013)
5. Critically analyze the nature of federation in former USSR.(2014)
PAKISTAN
1. Eighth Amendment. (2000)
2. Discuss the achievements of the Quaid-e-Azam for the establishment of Pakistan.
(2000)
3. Critically examine the Federal provisions of the Constitution of Pakistan. (2001)
4. Discuss evolution of Federalism in Pakistan with reference to its constitutional and
political development from 1956 to date. (2002)
5. Examine the role of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Iqbal in promoting the growth of Muslim
nationalism in India. (2003)
6. Ayub Khans 1962 constitution was highly centralized and therefore ultimately responsible
for creating political turmoil in the country. Discuss. (2003)
7. What are the major factors in your opinion responsible for the success of democracy in
India and failure in Pakistan? (2003)
8. Write down variables by which political culture has not developed in Pakistan. (2004)
9. Fourteen points of Quaid e Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah (2005)
10. Discuss the problems presently being faced to the federation of Pakistan? (2006)
11. Make a survey of the role of Judiciary in Pakistan as the Guardian of the
Constitution. (2007)
12. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Allam Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah were forced
by historical events to shift from their view of Hindu-Muslim Unity to Muslim Nationalism.
Elaborate (2008)
13. Role played by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in the rise of Muslim Nationalism in the subcontinent. (2009)
14. Compare and critically examine the following under 1956, 1962, and 1973 (Reinstated
in 1985 with amendments) constitutions of Pakistan: (2009)
15. Role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a reformer (2010)
16. Explain the factors that transformed Jinnah, the ambassador of Hindu Muslim Unity, into
the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah of the Muslims. (2010)
17. In spite of the provisions of provincial autonomy in the 1973 constitution there are
Anti-Centre feelings in the federating units. Discuss this statement with special reference to
Balochistan and Sindh. (2010)
18.Factors responsible for evolution of Two Nation Theory. (2011)
19. Short Note -Supreme court of Pakistan (2012)
20 . Discuss 18th amendment of pakistan.do u find the principle of social justice in this
Amendment? (2012)
21. Discuss the Role of Quaid-i-Azam in creation of Pakistan. (2013)
22.Give comparative analysis of the Islamic provisions of 1956, 1962 and 1973
Constitutions of Pakistan.(2013)
23. How Iqbal's wisdom helped in shaping the intellectual foundations of Pakistan?(2014)
CHINA
IRAN
1. Islamic Revolution in Iran. (2000),(2001)
2. Do you agree that we can present Iran as an Ideal Islamic State of the modern
age (2002)
3. Examine the role of Islamic Consultative Assembly in shaping politics in Iran. (2004)
4. Do you agree that we can present Iran as an ideal Islamic state of the modern
age? (2005)
5. Explain the salient features of Iran's Political system? (2006)
6. Iranian Political System after the removal of the Shah of Iran (2010)
7. Basic Principles of Iranian Foreign Policy (2011)
8. Short Note- Role of "Leader" in the 1979 Constitution of Iran .(2013)
9. Short Note - Rahbar in Iran's Constitution.(2014)
INDIA
1. The President of India is "merely a figure head". Do you agree? Discuss. (2000)
2. Secularism in India. (2001)
3. Coalitional government has made Indian democracy fragile and crucial.
Substantiate. (2004)
4. The President of India is merely a figure head. How far do you agree? (2005)
5. Why Indian democracy is stronger than any other country of the region? Explain the
reason. (2006)
6. The Indian Federation is rightly said to be a quasi-Federation having many elements of a
unitary state. Discuss. (2007)
7. Explain the salient features of Indian political system. (2008)
8. India is a Secular state critically examine and comment. (2009)
9. The role of the President of India (2010)
10. Short Note -Lok Sabha (2012)
11. Short Note - "There is no such thing as Indian Secularism",Discuss.
(2013)
TURKEY
1. Discuss the role of Army in the Political system of Turkey. (2000)
2. Mustafa Kamals political philosophy provides stability and ideological foundations to the
Turkish Political System. Discuss it. (2002)
3. Critically evaluate role of political parties in Turkey. (2004)
4. How secure is the future of democracy both in Iran and Turkey after the 9/11
incident? (2003)
5. Role of Ataturk in building up modern Turkey (2005)
6. Discuss ideological foundations of Political System of Turkish Republic? (2006)
7. Discuss SIX principles of kamalism as the basis of Turkish political system. (2007)
8. Analyze the role of Mustafa Kamal Ata-Turk as the first President of Turkish Republic with
MISCELLANEOUS
SHORT NOTES
1-Fundamental rights (2012)
2-social justice (2012)
9. The administrative accountability of the public services is done under two heads
that is internal and external control in Pakistan. Elaborate these in detail.(2004)
10. What are various methods of legislative control over executive in Pakistan? Why
these controls are not so effective and taken lightly by the bureaucracy?(2005)
11. Explain the salient features of National Accountability Strategy as prepared by
the National Accountability Bureau. Can it be called a complete strategy of Effective
Governanace?(2006)
12. The judicial remedies and accountability for the citizen of the country against
the abuse of power has become prevalent in the modern time. What are those
remedies? Elaborate.(2007 and 2009)
13.Accountability and Control are the essential aspects of Public Administration in
Democratic Government'. Explain. Also suggest means for strengthening the system
of administrative accountability in Pakistan.(2012)
Planning
1. Decribe in details the process of economic planning in Pakistan.Also discuss the
major issue in implementation of plans and projects.(1993)
2. Describe the system of planning and programming in Pakistan.How can the gap
between planning and implementation be bridged for achieving the objective of
rapid socio-economics development in Pakistan. (1995)
3. Describe the structural and functional compostition of planning machinery in
Pakistan.How can the big gap between planning and implementation be bridged to
reduced the cost of development in future(1998 held in 1999)
4. Explain the process of planning in Pakistan at provincial and federal levels.What
role does the planning Communication of Pakistan plays in the process(1999)
5. Critically examine the planning process and machinery in Pakistan.(2002)
6. What is administrative planning? Explain it in the light of personnel and
techniques.(2004)
7. One of the writers on planning Mr. Pfiffner points out that the constitution of a
country is a plan. Every planning and purposeful activity is preceded by preparation
for action. Do you agree with this statement? Discuss.(2007)
8. Eplain the system of project planning in the government of Pakistan and how
does it extend to the provinces and local governments? (2009)
9.Short Note:-Planning Machinery in Pakistan.(2012)
(16) Which one of the following is the foundation of modern Human Resource
(A) Specialization
(B) Compensation
(C) Job Analysis
(D) Job Evaluation
(E) None of these
(17) The process of transmitting the idea or thought into meaningful symbols is called:
(A) Decoding
(B) Feedback
(C) Reception
(D) Encoding
(E) None of these
(18) Which of the following will not be considered as a formal organization?
(A) A Hospital
(B) A University
(C) A Group of Friends
(D) A Service Industry
(E) None of these
(19) Which of the following violates the principle of Utility of Command?
(A) Bureaucratic Organization
(B) Functional Organization
(C) Manufacturing Organization
(D) Product Organization
(E) None of these.
(20) Which of the following is not a feature of good governance?
(A) Accountability
(B) Transparency
(C) Nepotism
(D) Rule of law
(E) None or these.
Compulsory Question 2002
8. Write only the correct choice in the Answer Book. Don't reproduce the statement.
1. An organization which successfully achieve the goals will be considered as:
(a) Efficient
(b) Systemic
(c) Effective
(d) Reasonable
(e) None of these
2. An organization using its resources wisely and in a cost effectively way is considered:
(a) Conservative
(b) Modern
(c) Effective
(d) Efficient
(e) None of these
3. Grouping activities and resources in an organization is a function of:
(a) Leading
(b) Organizing
(c) Coordination
(d) Monitoring
(e) None of these
4. The dominant role in developing Scientific Management was played by:
(a) Henri Fayol
(b) F. W. Taylor
(c) Harrington Emerson
(d) Frank Gilbreth
(e) None of these
5. The most articulate spokesperson of Administrative Management was:
(a) Max Weber
(b) Chester Barnard
(c) Lyndall Urwick
(d) Henri Fayol
(e) None of these
6. Hawthrone studies were mainly conducted by:
(a) Elton Mayo
(b) Hugo Munsterberg
(c) Mary Parker
(d) Henry Gantt
(e) None of these
7. Two or more sub systems working together to produce more than the total of what they
might produce working alone is
(a) Open System
(b) Closed System
(c) Sub System
(d) Synergy
(e) None of these
8. An attempt to integrate common business practices from the United States and Japan
into one middle ground framework has been termed as:
(a) Theory X
(b) Theory Y
(c) Type Z Model
(d) Universal Model
(e) None of these
9. The owners, Employees, Board or Directors and Culture will form the organization's:
(a) Internal Environment
(b) External Environment
(c) Task Environment
(d) General Environment
(e) None of these
10. The appropriate managerial behavior in a given situation depends on a wide variety of
elements is:
(a) Classical Approach
(b) Quantitative Approach
(c) Behavioral Approach
(d) Contingency Approach
(e) None of these
11. A goal set by and for top management of the organization is:
(a) Tactical Goal
(b) Strategic Goal
(c) Operational Goal
(d) Specific Goal
(e) None of these
12. Balancing and reconciling possible conflicts among goals is:
(a) Communication
(b) Leading
(c) Inconsistency
(d) Optimizing
(e) None of these
13. A plan that generally covers a span of one year or less is:
(a) Operational Plan
(b) Intermediate Plan
(c) Long range Plan
(d) Short range Plan
(e) None of these
14. Behavior that does not conform to generally social norms will be considered as:
(a) Arrogant Behavior
(b) Arbitrary Behavior
(c) Ethical Behavior
(d) Unethical Behavior
(a) Ensure the working of government departments according to rules and regulations.
(b) Provide legal support to administrative bodies.
(c) Assess the training needs of government departments.
(d) Advocate cases on behalf of the government in the court of law.
(e) None of these.
(6) Rcole National d' Administration of France acts as:
(a) A consulting organization to improve administration.
(b) An institution of higher learning
(c) A recruiting-cum-training agency.
(d) A public complaint office
(e) None of these
(7) The necessary purpose of financial audit should be to focus on:
(a) Whether the expenditure was incurred for right purpose.
(b) Whether the expenditure had the approval of the top management.
(c) Whether the expenditure was in accordance with rules and procedures.
(d) Whether the expenditure was made on proper time.
(e) None of these.
8-fiscal deficit in government budget can be reduced by:
(a) Improving the productivity of the departments.
(b) Closing down some of the expensive projects.
(c) Banning the recreational activities.
(d) Rationalizing expenditure for economy.
(e) None of these.
9-In the Maslovv's hierarchy of needs, the middle level needs have been categorized as:
(a.) Self fulfillment needs
(b) Survival needs
(c) Security needs
(d) Egoistic needs
(e) None of these
10-Motivation is the function of intrinsic factors such as appreciation, recognition etc. who
gave this theory?
(a)Victor Veroom
(b) Herbert Simon
(c) Fredrick Hcrzberg
(d) David Me Clelland
(e) None of these
11-One of the following is not the function of the Cabinet Division of the Federal
Government:
(a) Preparation of the agenda for Cabinet meeting.
(b) Recording Ihe decisions of (he Cabinet.
19-The introduction of the Section Officers Scheme in the Central (Federal) Secretariat in
1961, was made on the recommendation contained in:
(a) Farooqi Report
(b) Cornelius Report
(c) Shoib Report
(d) G. Ahmed Report
(e) None of these
20-"Leaders are born and not made" is perception based on:
(a) Contingency Theory of leadership
(b) Trait Theory of Leadership
(c) Fiedler's Model of Leadership
(d) Situational Leadership
(e) None of these
COMPULSORY QUESTION 2006
Q.8 Write only the correct answer in the answer book.
1) The study of individuals and groups in organizations is known as:
a) total quality management
b) Human resource maintenance
c) the manager's challenge
d) the contingency approach
e) organizational behaviour
2) Organizational behaviour is:
a) a commitment to continuous improvement
b) a relatively permanent change in behaviour that occurs as a result of work experiences
c) the attempt by scholars to identify how situations can be understood and managed in
ways that respond appropriately to their unique characteristics.
d) the study of individuals and groups in organizations.
e) the attraction and continuation of a viable workforce.
3) Total quality management is:
9) For people who work hard but still do not achieve high performance levels,there may be:
a) lack of fit between individuals attributes and task requirements.
b) improper allocation of rewards
c) low motivation
d) too much motivation
e) lack of psychological need satisfaction
10) Content motivation theories are represented by:
a) Maslow, Alderfer, Herzberg, and McClland
b) Maslow, Alderfer, Herzberg, and vroom
c) Maslow, Adams, Herzberg, and vroom
d) Alderfer, Adams, McClland,and vroom
e) Alderfer, Maslow, Adams
11) Intrinsic work rewards are:
a) received by an indivdual directly as a result of task performance.
b) externally controlled
c) sometimes internally controlled,sometimes externally controlled.
d) generally less important than extrinsic reward.
e) generally outside the control of managers.
12) Vertical job loading involves:
a) employee planning and evaluating responsibilities.
b) performance of more tasks.
c) performance of different tasks on different days.
d) employee cleanup responsibilities
e) employee promotion up the organization hierarchy
13) Job enrichment:
a) must be directed towards individuals
b) must be directed towards groups
c) can be directed toward either groups or individuals.
d) tends to receive strong labor union support
e) can be applied to all workers equally well.
14) Rewarding individual results tends to:
a) increase cohesiveness
b) decrease cohesiveness
c) increase performance norms
d) decrease performance norms
e) have little or no effect on cohesiveness nor performance norms
15) The process whereby individuals or groups are held responsible for making their own
decisions is known as:
a) autonomy
b) empowerment
c) team building
d) multiskilling
e) self-responsibility
16) Which of the following term is used in leadership research to describe a leader who
shows a great degree of emphasis on the welfare of his/her subordinates?
a) employee-centered
b) production-centered
c) compassion-centered
d) work -oriented
e) structure-centered
17) Charisma is related to which type of leadership?
a) managerial
b) transformational
c) relationship motivated
d) employee-centered
e) structuring
18) What are the two basic type of leadership?
a) ethical and programmed
b) programmed and crafted
c) programmed and certain
d) crafted and uncertain
e) non routine and crafted
19) Interpersonal communications is the:
a) process of translating and idea or thought into meaningful symbols.
b) interpretation of symbols sent from sender to the receiver.
c) process by which entities exchange information and establish a common understanding.
d) process of telling someone else how can feels about something the person did or said
about the situation in general.
e) process of sending and receiving symbols with attached meanings--from one
person---to another.
20) Effective communication occurs when:
a) the receiver does as the sender says.
b) job satisfaction is improved
c) the intended meaning of the source is the same as the perceived meaning of the
receiver
d) the sender is clear and articulate
e) the receiver provides feedback to the sender.
COMPULSORY QUESTION 2007
(1) Who has defined Public Administration as a detailed and systematic application of law?
Every particular application of law is an act administration:
(a) L.D. White
(b) Woodrow Wilson
(C) Pfiffner
(d) Luther Guilik
(e) None of these
(2) What is another view of the scope of POSDCORB study of public Administration in
modern times?
(a) Subject matter view of Public AD.
(b) principle view of P.Ad
(c) Process view of P. Ad
(d) Coordination view of P.Ad
(e)none of these
(3) The Human-relation approach was the result of over-emphasized the character of
scientific - movement approach. Name the leader of this approach:
(a) Max-Weber
(b) Elton Mayo
(c) F.J Taylor
(d) Roehthlisborge
(e)none of these
(4) The bureaucracy has been defined as a system of administration characterized by
expertness, impartiality and absence of humanity. who defined this.
(a) Charles Kannady
(b) Max-weber
(c) Braibanti Ralph
(d) Peter M . Blau
(e)none of these
(5) What do u assess the status of bureaucracy under devolution plan-2000? whether they
have become?
(a) Reformer.
(b) Pariah
(c) more responsible
(d) more nationalist
(e)none of these
(6) The system-theory is mostly applied in militry operations because:
(a) true
(b) false
3.The effective component of an attitude is a specific feeling regarding the personal impact
of the antecedents.
(a) True
(b) false
4.An attitude results in intended behavior.
(a) true
(b) false
5. Job satisfaction is closely related to organizational commitment and job environment.
(a) true
(b) false
6.A loyalty response to low job satisfaction occurs when an employee passively waits for
conditions to improve because of a trend in the organization.
(a) true
(b) false
7.Expectancy can have both positive and negative results for a manager.
(a) true
(b) false
8.The earliest studies of leadership tended to focus on leader behavior
(a) true
(b) false
9.Transactional leadership includes charisma.
(a) true
(b) false
10.Leader behaviors for high performance work teams tend to be charismatic.
(a) true
(b) false
11.One major power that bureaucracy has is simply its staying power.
(a) true
(b) false
12.Implement is the most hands-on facet of public administration.
(a) true
(b) false
13.A geographical information system is a location-related computer programme data and
CROPS
Pakistan has experienced a good production of various agricultural crops like Wheat,
Rice and Cotton in the recent past, but despite of this the farmers were generally not
happy. What do you think could be the reasons of farmers frustration? Suggest
possible solution of such situation. (2001)
How do you visualize the present sugar crisis in the country? Elaborate various
aspects causing this scenario. Also write down the production technology of sugar
cane. (2006)
Genetic resources possess sufficient genetic blood to double the crop productivity.
Narrate their appropriate utilization for maximizing the agricultural production
through conventional breeding techniques and modern approaches of crop
improvement. (2006)
Narrate the modern techniques of genetics regarding crop involvement. Discuss the
prospects of new technologies to have the possibilities of another green
revolution. (2010)
What is modern concept of genetics, gene and gene information? How knowledge of
genetics can be used for improving per hectare yield of crops? (2012)
What is hybrid vigour? Explain the procedure of developing a hybrid corn. (2013)
BIOTIC STRESS
How genetic manipulation of field crops can improve the tolerance of the plants to a
biotic stress? (2005)
Discuss the biotic stresses affecting crop production and illustrate the role of IPM to
overcome these. (2006)
Biotic stresses are the matter of great concern in agricultural crop production . Give a
comprehensive approach of various pathways to protect the crops from these
threats. (2010)
PLANT PROPAGATION
What are prerequisites for successful plant propagation? Discuss different modes of
reproduction and factors influencing success in vegetable propagation? (2003)
Discuss in detail different techniques used for the asexual propagation of fruit
plants. (2009)
BIOLOGICAL N FIXATION
What is biological Nitrogen fixation? Explain the factors affecting the biological Nfixation? (2001)(2013)
What is the ultimate source of nitrogen in soil? Explain in detail how it is fixed and
made available to the plants.(2014)
LAW OF INHERITANCE
What are the basic laws of Inheritance? Comment how these laws have helped in the
process of crop improvement in agriculture?(2001)
Discuss the impact of land reforms and law of inheritance on the agriculture in
Pakistan. Are you in favor of more land reforms or support Corporate farming? Give
reasons. (2011)
Enumerate the scope of range management in Pakistan and discuss its role in the
development of dairy sector in the country. (2009)
Discuss the role of forests in environment and climate change perspective. What are
the reasons of deforestation in Pakistan? Suggest measures to improve the
situation. (2011)
LAND REFORMS
Land Degradation has become a serious threat to the environments and economic
sustainability in various parts of the world. Industrial development is also necessary
to bring Pakistan at par with other countries in the region and it should not depend
solely on agricultural produces for prosperity. How can you present a case of land
degradation due to industrial development, land reforms and agricultural operations
in Pakistan? Also discuss the remedies of possible causes of land
degradation. (2008)
Discuss the impact of land reforms and law of inheritance on the agriculture in
Pakistan. Are you in favor of more land reforms or support Corporate farming? Give
reasons. (2011)
PEST CONTROL
Describe different methods of pest control in crops with main emphasis on biological
control of insect-pests? (2009)
Define insect pest management. How can you suggest IPM strategy to control insect
pests of cotton crop? (2012)
HORTICULTURE
Briefly discuss the major problems and possible solutions for increasing productivity
of horticultural crops. (2002)
Horticultural crops have not been properly exploited according to their potential. How
these can play better role that the major crops in agriculture of the country? (2004)
POPULATION
SOIL
Short Notes: Soil texture and structure and their management (2002)
Discuss the role of soil in relation to crop production. What is the significance of
different phases of soil in plant nutrition? (2003)
What are soil texture and soil structure? How the soil texture and structure affects
the plant growth. Discuss in detail. (2005)
Discuss the important physical properties of soils that are of major interest to crop
producers. (2007)
Discuss the causes of soil salinity and water-logging in irrigated agriculture. Suggest
appropriate recommendations to reclaim saline sodic soils. (2010)
Define Soil Erosion. Suggest ways and means to be adopted for soil conservation in
the rainfed areas of Punjab (2012)
How does soil productivity differ from soil fertility? What are the factors responsible
for degradation of soil productivity? Suggest practical measures to improve it.(2014)
SEED
LIVE STOCK
Livestock sector has not properly been exploited as per its potential. What measures
should be taken to meet the local demands of milk and meat and also for a better
export?(2006)
What is the scope of modern dairy farming in Pakistan? How mean and milk
requirements of the people could be fulfilled? Suggest a viable and comprehensive
plan of work. (2011)
How research can play role in achieving food security? Discuss in detail. (2005)
Agricultural research has significantly enhanced the productivity of all field crops in
Pakistan except the oilseeds. Narrate the main shortfalls and discuss the role of
various institutions/agencies working on these lines. (2010)
IPM TECHNOLOGY
Describe various components of IPM Technology and discuss the usefulness of this
approach with reference with to fore coming WTO regime. (2004)
What are different economic decision levels in IPM? Describe the role of IPM in
sustainable agriculture. (2005)
Discuss the biotic stresses affecting crop production and illustrate the role of IPM to
overcome these. (2006)
WATER
What are the functions of water in soil and plants? How water stress affect the plant
growth and development? (2002)
GROWTH
Define growth. Enlist and briefly describe the factors affecting it. (2002)
What aspects of light affect plant growth and development and how they can be
managed under field conditions? (2007)
AGRICULTURE
What are critical issues in agriculture? Write down their solutions for agricultural
development in Pakistan. (2005)
PLANT PATHOLOGY
Why it is necessary to understand the life cycle of both the host and pathogen as
well as the disease cycle itself in order to determine appropriate disease control
method? (2007)
ECOLOGY
PAKISTAN
Pakistan has experienced a good production of various agricultural crops like Wheat,
Rice and Cotton in the recent past, but despite of this the farmers were generally not
happy. What do you think could be the reasons of farmers frustration? Suggest
possible solution of such situation. (2001)
What are critical issues in agriculture? Write down their solutions for agricultural
development in Pakistan. (2005)
What are the reasons for low per unit yield of most of the crops in Pakistan as
compared to other countries? Suggest measures for enhancement of per unit yield in
Pakistan. (2007)
Pakistan ranks as one of those countries that have the highest proportion of irrigated
cropped area in the world, but water is becoming a limiting factor for different crops
in different seasons. What measures have been taken by the Government of Pakistan
under President's Vision of Pakistan program to solve the problems of water
scarcity? (2008)
How can an efficient sustainable agricultural system ensure food security and safety?
Can you forecast the ability of this system to contribute to the economic
development and poverty alleviation in Pakistan? (2008)
Year 2007 is seventh year of 21st Century. An array of challenges was identified
regarding improving farm production and incomes at the beginning of this century.
Can you discuss those challenges and how has Pakistan been able to cope
with? (2008)
What are surplus export agricultural commodities access for these commodities?
Discuss Governmental policies in enhancement of their production and export
facilities. (2008)
Enumerate the scope of range management in Pakistan and discuss its role in the
development of dairy sector in the country. (2009)
Agricultural research has significantly enhanced the productivity of all field crops in
Pakistan except the oilseeds. Narrate the main shortfalls and discuss the role of
various institutions/agencies working on these lines. (2010)
Discuss the role of forests in environment and climate change perspective. What are
the reasons of deforestation in Pakistan? Suggest measures to improve the
situation. (2011)
What is the scope of modern dairy farming in Pakistan? How mean and milk
requirements of the people could be fulfilled? Suggest a viable and comprehensive
plan of work. (2011)
Explain the reason of low crop yields in Pakistan as compared with neighboring
countries. Why Pakistan could not achieve self sufficiency in edible oil, pulses and
sugar? Suggest measures to improve the situation. (2011)
Describe the canal irrigatin system of Pakistan. What are the main causes of
shortage of irrigation water for rabi crops? Give suggestions to prove the availability
of water during peak period of requirement. (2011)
What are the sources of irrigation water in Pakistan? Explain different methods of
irrigation to agricultural crops. (2013)
What are major insects, pests and diseases of cotton crop in Pakistan? Suggest and
explain an economical strategy to be
adopted by the farmers to minimize the losses due to these menaces. (2013)
What are the major factors responsible of low yield of vegetables in Pakistan? What
measures are necessary to increase their production?(2014)
Describe in detail the benefits and drawbacks of fertilizer and pesticide use in
Pakistan.(2014)
MISCELLANEOUS
Discuss measures to bridge the gaps persisting between national average yield of
major crops and their potential yield. (2003)
Huge import bill of edible oil is a big burden on the national economy for the last
quarter century. What necessary measures would you suggest to boost oilseed crop
production and to avert this serious crisis? (2004)
Price control mechanism of some major agricultural commodities has failed in the
country in the near past. Identify the main bottlenecks and suggest necessary
measures to strengthen the existing marketing system. (2010)
What is agricultural mechanization? How can you reduce use of irrigation water
through advanced irrigation techniques? (2012)
1. Fruits
2. Vegetables
What are genetically modified organism (GM) and GM foods? Why are GM foods
produced Mention the sound scientific basis for considering it safe for human
health. (2014)
(10) The carrier of cotton leaf curl virus in Pakistan is considered to be:
(a) White fly
(b) Jassids
(c) American boll worm
(d) None of these
(11) The process of synthesizing food by the plants in the presence of
sunlight is called as:
(a) Respiration
(b) Photosynthesis
(c) Fertilization
(d) None of these
(B) Fill in the blanks.
(12) The date palm is monocotyledonous plant and belongs to family Arecaceae or
Palmae.
(13) Nitrogen is taken up by plants in the form of nitrate. (I am not sure as on
some sources I found its ammonia)
(14) RGR stands for Relative Growth Rate.
(15) Increased Vigour of a hybrid over the mean of its parents is called
as heterosis.
(16) GDP stands for Gross Domestic Prodution.
(17) Haploid number of Chromosomes of Desi Cotton is 13.
(18) Soil texture refers to the size distribution of soil particles.
(19) Soil structure refers to the arrangement of soil particles.
(20) IPM stands for Integrated Pest Management.
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS
IN BPS 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2002.
COMPULSORY QUESTION
(b) Buffalo
(c) Goat
(d) None of these
(10) Essential elements required for plant growth are:
(a) 10
(b) 12
(c) 14
(d) 16 (Not sure please confirm)
(e) None of these
(B) Fill in the blanks:
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
8. Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the
questions.
(1) Texture of soil is:
(a) Arrangement of soil particles
(b) Relative proportion of soil particles
(c) Both of the above
(d) None of these
(2) Inqlab-91 is a cultivar of:
(a) Brassica
(b) Wheat
(c) Rice
(d) None of these
(3) Cotton is:
(a) Cereals
(b) Legumes
(c) Fiber
(d) None of these
(4) NMR stands for:
(a) Non Molecular Resistance
(b) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
(c) Nuclear Membrane resistance
(d) None of these
(5) Water stress is:
(a) Shortage of water
(b) Water logging
(c) Both a & b
(d) None of these
(6) Free living animal that attacks and feed on other organisms is:
(a) Predator
(b) Parasite
(c) Scavengers
(d) None of these
(7) A decrease in the governmentally define value of currency:
(a) Inflation
(b) Cheapness
(c) Devaluation
(d) None of these
(8) Seed cotton means:
(a) Seed with lint
(b) Seed without lint
(c) Lint
(d) None of these
(9) Sex nucleus that fuses with another in sexual reproduction is:
(a) Cell
(b) Gamete
(c) Spore
(d) None of these
(10) Motile spores are:
(a) Aplanospores
(b) Chlamydospores
(c) Conidia
8. Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the
questions.
(1) How much of the earth surface is covered by water?
(a) 65%
(b) 70%
(c) 80%
(d) None of these
(2) Citrus has its origin in:
(a) Indo-Chinese region
(b) Africa
(c) Middle East
(d) None of these
(3) The science of classification is called:
(a) Ecology
(b) Horticulture
(c) Taxonomy
(d) None of these
(4) Grapes cultivation is called:
(a) Orcharding
(b) Viticulture
(c) Pomology
(a) Omycetes
(b) Discomycetes
(c) Pyronomycetes
(d) None of these
(13) Most fungal disease spread out in:
(a) Dry & Cold weather
(b) Wet & Cold
(c) Dry & Hot
(d) None of these
(14) Tikka disease of groundnut is renowned to:
(a) Thar
(b) Chakwal (Please confirm it)
(c) Rawalpindi
(d) None of these
(15) The fruits and vegetables contain an insoluble stiffening material
called:
(a) Pectin
(b) Lignin
(c) Protopectin
(d) None of these
(16) Substances added intentionally to foods for the purpose of making
more profit termed as:
(a) Food contaminations
(b ) Food adulterants
(c) Food additives
(d) None of these
(17) Lepus capensis is the name of:
(a) Tiger
(b) Lion
(c) Rat
(d) None of these
(18) Establishment of new crop naturally or artificially is:
(a) Silviculture
(b) Sericulture
(c) Nursery
(d) None of these
(19) Meaningful statement about the economic behavior or the economy is
called:
(a) Economic principles
Q8) Write only the correct answer in the Answer Booklet. Do not reproduce
the question.
1) Ploidy level of maize plant is:
a) Diploid
b) Tetraploid
c) Hexaploid
d) None of these
2) Dajal is a breed of:
a) Milking animal
b) Draft animal
c) Pet animal
d) None of these
3) Seed cotton means:
a) Lint only
b) Seed without lint
c) Seed with lint
d) None of these
4) Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium provides basis for study of:
a) Population Genetics
b) Genetic Engineering
c) Biometrical Genetics
d) Mendelian Genetics
5) Maize plant has its origin in:
a) Russia
b) Africa
c) Middle East
d) America
8. Write only correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the
question.
(1) Mechanism in which the product of metabolic pathway inhibits an
enzyme catalyzing an early step is called:
(a) Early inhibition
(b) Metabolic inhibition
(c) Feed back inhibition
(d) None of these
(2) The most suitable part of the plant for the study of Meiosis is:
(a) Young bud
(b) Anther (Please confirm it)
(c) Root tip
(d) Shoot apex
(3) The shrinkage of protoplasm due to osmosis of water from the cell is
known as:
(a) Hydrolysis
(b) Endomosis
(c) Dehydration
(d) Plasmolysis
(4) The most abundant compound in nature is:
(a) Starch
(b) Protein
(c) Cellulose
(d) All of these
(5) Antibiotics are produced by the:
(a) Plants
(b) Microorganisms
(c) Animals
(d) All of these
(6) The amino acids which cannot be synthesized by the mammals are
called:
(a) Basic amino acids
(b) Non-essential amino acids
(c) Essential amino acids
(d) Non-Polar amino acids
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the
Answer Sheet. (20)
(1) The share of livestock in agricultural growth has jumped from 25.3% in
1996 to ________ in 2006:
(a) 35%
(b) 45%
(c) 49.6%
(d) None of these
(2) Of the total forest area of Pakistan, commercial forests cover:
(a) 16%
(b) 20%
(c) 33%
(d) None of these (Please confirm it)
(3) To decrease water loss during transmission, a mega project for lining of
water courses and canals was launched in 2004-05 with a cost of Rs ____:
(a) 66 billion
(b) 75 billion
(c) 150 billion
(d) None of these
(4) A condition when there is excessive produce in the market which lowers
down price is:
(a) Perfect market
(b) Imperfect market
(c) Market glut
(d) None of these
(5) Total amount allocated by the Government for agriculture credit
disbursement is Rs. ______:
(a) 160 billion
(b) 180 billion
(c) 280 billion
(d) None of these
(6) The estimated production of sugarcane for the year 2006-07 is ____
million tons:
(a) 44.8%
(b) 54.8%
(c) 64.8%
(d) None of these
(b) Monoecious
(c) Monogamy
(d) None of these
(15) Area which can be economially irrigated by an irrigation system is
called:
(a) Command area
(b) Catchment area
(c) Watershed
(d) None of these
(16) A group of plants having identical genetic makeup from a single parent
is called:
(a) Clone
(b) Race
(c) Tribe
(d) None of these
(17) C.E.C stands for:
(a) Cation Exchange Capacity
(b) Calcium Exchange Capacity
(c) Carbon Enriched Compounds
(d) None of these
(18) Breakdown of nitrate and nitrite by bacteria in an anaerobic condition
is called:
(a) Denitrification
(b) Mineralization
(c) Immobilization
(d) None of these
(19) Best root stock of citrus in Punjab is:
(a) Jhatti khatti
(b) Rough lemon
(c) Sour orange
(d) None of these
(20) The expectation of occurence of a particular event is called:
(a) Probability
(b) Replication
(c) Convergence
(d) None of these
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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS
IN BPS 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2009.
COMPULSORY
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the
Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) White revolution refers to the revolution in:
(a) Rice production
(b) Milk production
(c) Cotton production
(d) None of these
(e) All of these
(ii) Organic farming is important because of:
(a) Toxic free plants
(b) GMO free
(c) Eco friendly
(d) Healthy for humans
(e) All of these
(iii) Which of the following is not a good source of dietary fiber?
(a) Pasta
(b) Brown rice
(c) Egg
(d) Bread
(e) All of these
(iv) The branch of agriculture that deals with rearing of silkworm is called:
(a) Olericulture
(b) Sericulture
(c) Apiculture
(d) Viticulture
(e) None of these
(v) Oryza Sativa is the botanical name of:
(a) Rice
(b) Wheat
(c) Barley
(d) Sorghum
(e) None of these
(vi) Xanthomonas citri is the disease causal organism of citrus.
(a) Bark splitting
(b) Foot rot
(c) Canker
(d) Citrus decline
(e) None of these
(vii) Cholistani, Kali, Damani, Kachi and Bibrik are some of the breeds of:
(a) Goats
(b) Camel
(c) Buffalo
(d) Sheep
(e) None of these
(viii) Inflation of mammary glands of milch animals is called:
(a) Johnes disease
(b) Tuberculosis
(c) Mastitis
(d) Leptospirosis
(e) None of these
(ix) Patoto is an example of:
(a) Root crop
(b) Legumes
(c) Fiber crop
(d) Sugar crop
(e) None of these
(x) Tobacco is an example of:
(a) Kharif crop
(b) Rabi crop
(c) Zaid rabi crop
(d) Zaid Kharif crop
(e) None of these
(xi) Peanuts are:
(a) Roots
(b) Grains
(c) Legumes
(d) Nuts
(e) None of these
(xii) Which of the following insects is friendly for an organic farmer?
(a) Stem borer
(b) Root borer
(c) Boll worm
(d) Mango mealy bug
(e) None of these (Please confirm it)
(xiii) Money maker, Roma, Red top are some of the varieties of:
(a) Chilies
(b) Potato
(c) Tomato
(d) Onion
(e) None of these
(xiv) Swollen underground stem; an organ of food storage and propagation
is called:
(a) Rhizome
(b) Tuber
(c) Scion
(d) Septa
(e) None of these
(xv) Plants having soft, non woody growth are called:
(a) Herkogamous
(b) Hermaphrodite
(c) Herbaceous
(d) Homozygous
(e) None of these
(xvi) Removal of exchangeable sodium from the soil is called:
(a) Denitrification
(b) Desalinization
(c) Desodication
(d) Decortication
(e) None of these
(xvii) Enzymes are biocatalysts and their nature is:
(a) Fat
(b) Carbohydrate
(c) Fiber
(d) Protein
(e) None of these
(xviii) Khapra beetle is the pest of:
(a) Rice
(b) Sorghum
(c) Barley
(d) All of these
(e) None of these
(xix) L-113, PR-100 and BL-4 are the varieties of:
(a) Rice
(b) Wheat
(c) Cotton
(d) Sunflower
(e) None of these
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the
Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) Wheat inflorescence is called as:
(a) Spike
(b) Panicle
(c) Spadix
(d) Cymose
(e) None of these
(ii) Soil structure can be improved with the addition of:
(a) Chemical fertilizer
(b) Gypsum
(c) Lime
(d) Organic matter
(e) None of these
(iii) Humidity is measured by means of:
(a) Luxmeter
(b) Anemometer
(c) Psychrometer
(d) Thermometer
(e) None of these
(iv) When soil surface is protected/covered with residue of a crop, the
practice is called?
(a) Sheet erosion
(b) Nitrogen fixation
(c) Tillage
(d) Mulching
(e) None of these
(v) Which of the following is not a fruit?
(a) Tomato
(b) Potato
(c) Pumpkin
(d) Melon
(e) None of these
(vi) Which one of the following is a good source of protein?
(a) Wheat
(b) Maize
(c) Pulses
(d) Meat
(e) None of these
(vii) The vector of cotton leaf curl virus in Pakistan is considered as:
(a) Jassid
(b) Aphid
(c) Pink boll worm
(d) White fly
(e) None of these
(viii) In genetics the appearance of an attribute of living organism is termed
as:
(a) Dominant
(b) Phenotype
(c) Recessive
(d) Genotype
(e) None of these
(ix) Rhizobium belongs to:
(a) Nitrogen fixing bacteria
(b) Amonifying bacteria
(c) Nitrifying bactyeria
(d) Denitrifying bacteria
(e) None of these
(x) In DNA, adenine always pairs with:
(a) Guanine
(b) Thymine
(c) Uracil
(d) Cytosine
(e) None of these
(xi) Insects have:
(a) 4 legs and 2 wings
(b) 8 legs and 4 wing
(c) 6 legs and 4 wings
TYPES OF FORESTS
Name various Forest Types of Pakistan. Describe in some detail the one which, in your opinion,
has utmost watershed value. What changes shall you propose for its betterment? (2000)
What are different temperate zones of Pakistan ? Relate different forest types of Pakistan to
these temperature zones. Give correct binomial nomenclature of major species representing each
forest type in this respect. (2005)
Rive rain forests were at one time considered to be inexhaustible natural wood mines with
remarkably high growth rate. What has gone wrong with thee forests and what remedial
measures of practical significance do you propose for rescuing and promoting these? (2006)
Describe Tidal Swamp Forest with respect to its distribution, locality factors and floristic
composition. Give botanical names of major species of this forest. (2007)
Explain the basis of forest classification in Pakistan and highlight features of different
forest types (2012)
SILVICULTURE
Define Silviculture. Enlist various silvicultural operations. Briefly explain that operation which
yields maximum intermediate income. (2000)
Explain single stem silvicultural system. Give suggestions for effective silvicultural management
of Juniper forests.(2001)
What silvicultural measures do you propose for rejuvenating and extending dry temperate forests
of Baluchistan ? (2002)
What is meant by Forest Thinning? What is its silvicultural and economic importance? (2003)
Length of a Felling Cycle is determined by Silvicultural and Economic parameters. Discuss each
one with respect to Conifer forests. (2004)
What silvicultural practices are important for improved growth, at what stage and how various
environmental factors help/affect those practices? (2009)
Effects of silvicultural activity of eucalyptus trees on ecological processes in irrigated forests ,the
Punjab, Pakistan? (2010)
Discuss various silvicultural practice for the management of these forests. (2012)
ECOLOGY
Briefly describe general characteristic features of various ecological factors influencing forest tree
growth (2002)
Effects of silvicultural activity of eucalyptus trees on ecological processes in irrigated forests ,the
Punjab, Pakistan? (2010)
MENSURATION
What do you know about Forest Mensuration? Describe various methods for calculating true
volume of standing tree. (2001)
RESEARCH METHOD
Define research. What is the importance of experimental design in research? Write the main
components of a research paper. (2009)
Discuss steps in managing water resources for environmentally sustainable irrigated agriculture
Pakistan. Design a community-based watershed management support project. Explain
complementary role of research and teaching in Courses Dealing with Integrated Watershed
management. (2010)
FOREST MANAGEMENT
What are the Principles of Forest Management? How shall you ensure sustained production and
how shall you increase production potential? (2000)
Discuss problems of coniferous Forests of Pakistan. Also give suggestions for suitable
management of these forests. (2001)
IRRIGATION
Discuss steps in managing water resources for environmentally sustainable irrigated agriculture
Pakistan. Design a community-based watershed management support project. Explain
complementary role of research and teaching in Courses Dealing with Integrated Watershed
management. (2010)
Justify existence of Irrigated Plantations in view of decreasing land and water resources. (2007)
Short notes: Management of water resources for sustainable agriculture in Pakistan (2010)
ECONOMICS
Suggest suitable strategic measures separately for a). improving productivity, b). enhancing
economic viability cum profitability and c) ensuring a secure future for man-made irrigated forests
plantations of Pakistan. (2002)
Forest resources are important for countries like Pakistan with a n agro-based economy. Discuss
in detail these resources keeping in view soils and rainfall regime in Pakistan. Also give an
account awareness programs run by NGOs or public sectors to conserve and preserve these
resources. (2010)
Name various Forest Types of Pakistan. Describe in some detail the one which, in your opinion,
has utmost watershed value. What changes shall you propose for its betterment? (2000)
Describe the role of Northern Mountain Watershed region in alleviating the present water crisis in
the country. (2001)
What does Watershed Management mean? How can Crop Farming, Fruit Orchards, Timber
Forestry, Grazing Grasslands and Managing Wildlife Parks be made compatible with it? Is
conventional Watershed Management possible in northern reaches of Indus River? Discuss.
(2006)
Judicious Watershed Management may help overcome water and power crisis in the
country. Please justify with arguments. (2008)
Differentiate between catchment and watershed. How the range lands in watershed region can be
managed to ensure increased quantity and improved quality of water in Pakistan? (2009)
Discuss steps in managing water resources for environmentally sustainable irrigated agriculture
Pakistan. Design a community-based watershed management support project. Explain
complementary role of research and teaching in Courses Dealing with Integrated Watershed
management. (2010)
What do you mean by scientific/commercial Range Management? Why has it not taken roots in
Pakistan so far? (2001)
Why raising of range livestock has not taken roots as an industry (as opposed to poultry industry)
in Pothowar tract which is considered a high potential range area ? (2002)
Enlist four basic Principles of Range management. Describe in detail one of the principles, which
you would prefer to apply to increase forage production in the Range land areas of Baluchistan.
(2004)
Define Retrogression. In what way this parameter would guide a Range Land Manager to take
timely action for improvement of the Range Land. (2004)
Proper management and use of resources in a given range are based on four important
fundamental criteria. Describe the same in detail with respect to range areas in Cholistan desert
(2005)
Define range condition. Analyze range condition by drawing a relationship between grazing
intensity and percent plant composition by using your own hypothetical data. (2005)
Heavy grazing and other factors have resulted in the loss of valuable natural vegetation in the
Cholistan desert. Suggest measures that you would take to improve Range land for increasing
forage production. (2007)
Name the most productive Range land of Pakistan. Describe its carrying capacity,
rainfall, topography, vegetation and constraints. (2008)
Differentiate between catchment and watershed. How the range lands in watershed region can be
managed to ensure increased quantity and improved quality of water in Pakistan? (2009)
Livestock provides with many services to the mankind. Evaluate status of grazing animals of
range lands in Pakistan. Discuss problems of grazers in these land and measures to overcome
the problems in enhancing livestock production. What are prospects of increasing agro-grazing in
Punjab, Pakistan. (2010)
How are various range components related to each other? Briefly point out various
losses of energy from range ecosystem and also write a note on corrective measures
with reference to energy losses from a range ecosystem. (2011)
FOREST SURVEYING
What are transect and quadrant methods of vegetation survey and what is their usefulness and
application? (2009)
TREE SPECIES
What important factors will you consider while selecting tree species suitable for agro
forestry? Please discuss. (2006)
What are major components of Agro forestry systems? Discuss the role of important
tree species used successfully in agro forestry programmes in Punjab, Sindh and
KPK. (2012)
Describe in detail the role of tree species in reclaiming saline soil. Explain different
dry afforestation techniques employed successfully in Thal desert. (2013)
AGRO-FORESTRY
How can Agro forestry invigorate our ailing Farming Systems? (2003)
What important factors will you consider while selecting tree species suitable for agro
forestry? Please discuss. (2006)
Analyze the present and future situation of forestry in Pakistan and discuss the
reservations/reasons due to which farmer community is reluctant to adopt agroforestry in Punjab. Support your answer with appropriate figures and sound
arguments. (2011)
What are major components of Agro forestry systems? Discuss the role of important
tree species used successfully in forestry programmes in Punjab, Sindh and KPK.
(2012)
Through logical frame works discuss the limiting factors in promoting agro-forestry in
Punjab with a possible solution. Do you think promoting agro-forestry could affect
biodiversity? (2014)
How can you put new life and increase vigor in Forestry Sector? Suggest a few major strategic
policy and legislative measures in this regard. (2000)
Discuss the role of various wood-based industries in achieving the goals of national forest policy
and in accelerating poverty alleviation. (2006)
How many times forest policies in Pakistan have been revised and what new was added and
adopted in each policy? Discuss the merits and demerits of current policy in the light of war on
terrorism in forest epicenters in northern areas of Pakistan. (2010)
Explain how the forests policies can enhance the contribution of forestry sector to the
country's ecology and economy. Do you think and forest policies have multiple
dimensions? What are these and how the forest policies can be developed in their
presence? (2014)
What is meant by Biological Diversity? What are its various aspects? Why has it gained more
importance recently? How will you promote and conserve it? (2003)
Define Biological Diversity. Enlist the factors threatening Biological Diversity. Suggest
measures to save and restore it. (2008)
What are direct and indirect causes of biodiversity loss in Pakistan? Discuss the role
of protected areas in biodiversity conservation. Explain how forest and rangeland
habitat is related to wildlife management and conservation? (2012), (2013)
Define curving and how would you classify curving. What are the methods of setting
up the curves? (2014)
There been has major change in the biodiversity in Pakistan. How can this be
minimized in order to protect the biodiversity? (2014)
WILDLIFE
What measures shall you take to promote farm-friendly wildlife in agricultural ecosystem? What
role can Agro forestry plan in this regard? What role is this farm-friendly wild-life expected to play
in our farming system? (2000)
How will you attract capital and intellect from private sector for conserving natural habitats for the
promotion of wildlife in various regions of the country ? in case you succeed in your efforts, in
what specific ways will you like this newly generated capital and intellect to serve the cause of
wildlife promotion in the country (2002)
How wildlife play its role in propagation and conservation of vegetation species? What are
essential features of wildlife sanctuaries? (2009)
Write the factors responsible for drastic decline of wildlife in Pakistan along with brief
discussion of principles of sound wildlife management. Also give and justify your
suggestions that how wildlife can be promoted in the country. (2011)
Discuss in detail wild life and natural park management with special reference to
Pakistan. (2013)
Write the factors responsible for drastic decline of wild life in Pakistan along with brief
discussion of sound wildlife management. Also give your suggestions that how
wildlife can be promoted in the country. (2013)
What are direct and indirect causes of biodiversity loss in Pakistan? Discuss the role
of protected areas in biodiversity conservation. Explain how forest and rangeland
habitat is related to wildlife management and conservation? (2013)
There are more than 21 national Parks of Pakistan. Give detail of bio-ecology or the most
important park. Discuss endangered species in this part and steps to be taken for amelioration or
conditions of the parks to make it important in ecotourism. (2010)
FOREST THINNING
What is meant by Forest Thinning? What is its silvicultural and economic importance? (2003)
GRAZING
Livestock provides with many services to the mankind. Evaluate status of grazing animals of
range lands in Pakistan. Discuss problems of grazers in these land and measures to overcome
the problems in enhancing livestock production. What are prospects of increasing agro-grazing in
Punjab, Pakistan. (2010)
Name various Forest Types of Pakistan. Describe in some detail the one which, in your opinion,
has utmost watershed value. What changes shall you propose for its betterment? (2000)
Give a brief of the major recommendations of forest sector master plan of 1993. Will it lead
Pakistan to a timber cum fuel surplus status by the year 2018 ? if not why ? (2002)
How should Govt. of Pakistan proceed to establish and promote Commercial Ranching in high
potential sub-humid regions of the country? (2003)
How can Agro forestry invigorate our ailing Farming Systems? (2003)
How can Forestry come to the rescue of our degraded environment? (2003)
What are the prospects of enhancing recharge of under ground water reserves in various valleys
of Baluchistan? What line of action will you propose? (2003)
Compare roles of PFI and of Agricultural Universities in popularizing forestry education and
forestry consciousness in the country. (2003)
What are major environmental problems of Pakistan ? how could knowledge of forestry help in
combating these problems ? (2005)
What are different temperate zones of Pakistan ? Relate different forest types of Pakistan to
these temperature zones. Give correct binomial nomenclature of major species representing each
forest type in this respect. (2005)
Describe selection coppice system. Which forest type of Pakistan is being worked out under this
system and why? (2005)
How far are mangrove forests threatened by reduced downstream flow of Indus? Justify if such
apprehension is a reality or a myth. (2006)
Name the most productive Range land of Pakistan. Describe its carrying capacity,
rainfall, topography, vegetation and constraints. (2008)
Pakistan is a forest deficient country. Describe the key factors responsible for scarcity
of forest resources in the country. (2008)
Discuss phytosociology and structure of Himalayan forests from different climatic zones Pakistan.
(2010)
With respect to climate, vegetation, soil, wildlife, topography and other physiographic
features, discuss briefly but comprehensively different types of forest found in
Pakistan and also mention their contribution in wood production. (2011)
Analyze the present and future situation of forestry in Pakistan and discuss the
reservations/reasons due to which farmer community is reluctant to adopt agroforestry in Punjab. Support your answer with appropriate figures and sound
arguments. (2011)
What are major components of Agro forestry systems? Discuss the role of important
tree species used successfully in agro forestry programmes in Punjab, Sindh and
KPK. (2012)
There been has major change in the biodiversity in Pakistan. How can this be
minimized in order to protect the biodiversity? (2013)
Discuss in detail wild life and natural park management with special reference to
Pakistan. (2013)
Write the factors responsible for drastic decline of wild life in Pakistan along with brief
discussion of sound wildlife management. Also give your suggestions that how
wildlife can be promoted in the country. (2013)
What are direct and indirect causes of biodiversity loss in pakistan? Discuss the role
of protected areas in biodiversity conservation. Explain how forest and rangeland
habitat is related to wildlife management and conservation? (2013)
Do you consider that Forests in Pakistan are below the average requires percentage? How
would you justify the commercial values of these forests? Discuss major issues of forests
losses and how can these be overcome at large. (2014)
FOREST REGENERATION
Compare natural and artificial regeneration of forest. Indicate latest development and trends.
(2003)
ENVIRONMENT
FOREST ECOSYSTEM
How are various range components related to each other? Briefly point out various
losses of energy from range ecosystem and also write a note on corrective measures
with reference to energy losses from a range ecosystem. (2011)
FOREST SITE
Describe different approaches to identify quality of a Forest Site. Which one of the approaches is
most practical and why? (2004)
How will you estimate age, height, diameter at breast height and true volume of a forest tree
bole ? what is meant by CAI and how will you estimate it for a single tree ? (2002)
Differentiate between Rotation and Exploitable Age. Describe factors which determine the length
of Rotation period. (2007)
Discuss the significance of stem analysis. How can you establish height and age
curves from stem analysis? Does the stem analysis indicate any relationship to
thickness of the bark? (2012)
In the presence of severe constraints of nearly all vital resources required for implementing any
massive afforestation programme, what alternatives do we have for increasing forest production
in the country? Give outline of a workable strategy. (2006)
Describe in detail the role of tree species in reclaiming saline soil. Explain different
dry afforestation techniques employed successfully in Thal desert. (2013)
FOREST NURSERY
Define Forest nursery. What is the need of raising a forest nursery ? (2005)
Calculate the number of seeds required to be sown per square foot in a bed nursery to obtain 200
seedlings by using the following data.
SOCIAL FORESTRY
What is meant by Social Forestry? Explain its various types being practiced in Agroecological zones of Punjab and Sindh. (2008)
TIMBER / WOOD
Write an essay on efficient utilization of large timber in general and small logs in particular.
(2000)Short notes: Wood seasoning. (2000)
Enlist qualities of good wood. Also discuss in detail different wood defects and their
respective treatments. (2011)
MISCELLANEOUS
Discuss briefly how Forestry can be integrated with other agricultural and non-agricultural land
uses in the country.(2001)
How can you prolong effective life of Mangla Lake? Discuss if raising of dam height is an
appropriate lasting solution of the problem
Discuss in detail Interpretative Facilities that would enhance public enjoyment of Out-door
Recreation. (2004)
What important factors will you consider while selecting tree species suitable for agro forestry?
Please discuss. (2006)
Define Forest Increment/Growth. What is the need for information on Increment? Describe Stand
Table Projection Method to predict Increment of a Forest Stand. (2007)
By using Von Mantle's formula, calculate Annual yield of a coniferous forest whose
growing stock volume is 40,000 cft and rotation period of 150 years. What constant
is used in this formula? (2008)
What is sustainability? What risk factors are involved in long term forestry projects? (2009)
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Geography Paper 1
Landforms
2014 - Explain the concept of fluvial cycle, and the sequential development of landforms.
2014-What is a glacier? Discuss the action of glacier as an agent of erosion and deposition
and the resulting landforms.
2012-Present glaciated morphology through various stages.
2011- What are the erosional and depositional features of winds? Discuss any one group of
features in detail.
2010- Describe landforms and evolution of landscapes of glaciation in the mid and high
latitudes.
2009- Write in detail on the action of the river in its youth, maturity, and old age.
2009- "Wind produces a variety of interesting sequential landforms both erosional and
depositional". Discuss.
2008- Karst topography is a distinctive type of terrrain resulting largest from erosion by
groundwater and dissolve mineral matter can be deposited in a number of ways. Discuss
with examples.
2008- "All landforms go through a cycle of youth, maturity and old oge". Discuss with
example of different erosional and depositional agents.
2007- Discuss the origin and characteristics of the landforms produced by glaciers.
2007- Provide a brief account of fluvial cycle of erosion?
2006- Briefly explain the features associated with:
a. Submerged coastlines b. Emerged coastlines
2006- Outline the processes by which a river produces various Land features describing its
mode of transportation.
2005- What do you know about major landforms? Describe the landforms produced by the
glaciers?
2004- What do you know about Oceanic depositions? Discuss in detail.
2003- What is glaciation? Describe the land forms associated with glaciation in the highland
areas.
2002- Describe the conditions essential for the development of Karst Topography, List the
principal features of Karst region.
2002- Examine the evolution of AEOLIAN Land forms.
2001- Define glacier. How would you categorise them according to ihc mode of formation?
Explain with the help of diagrams the characteristic, features of a glaciated region.
2000- Describe and explain the ways in which each of the following desert landforms
originate:
(a) Mesa (b) Pedestal rock (c) Barchan (d) Playa (e) Wadi
Ocean Currents
2014-What are the factors and forces that determine the movement, direction an the
nature of ocean currents? Describe in detail the currents of Atlantic Ocean bringing out their
effects on surrounding lands.
2013- Ocean currents influence the climate,resources and economies of many
countries.Elaborate this statement and give examples
2011- What are the Oceans movement s? Discuss the currents of Pacific Ocean.
2010- Show with an aid of a sketch map currents of the Indian ocean.bring out the
influence of monsoon on currents of the North Indian ocean.
2009- Describe the factors contributing to the origin of ocean currents. Also describe the
Ocean Currents of the Atlantic Ocean bringing about their effect on the surrounding area?
2008- Define and discuss the origin of Ocean Currents. Explain the oceanic current of
Atlantic ocean.
2007- What are ocean currents? Discuss the different factors contributing in their
occurrence and also describe their effect on the surrounding areas?
2006- Distinguish b/w North Indian Ocean and South Indian Ocean currents w.r.t specific
controlling factor.
2005- What are the Oceans movements? Discuss the Currents of the Pacific Ocean.
2004- Give an account of the Indian Ocean Currents and explain their difference from other
Ocean currents.
2002- [/B]Make a compartive study of the Gulf Stream and KUROSHIO current tinder the
following heads:
(a) Origin (b) Characteristics (c) Course (d) Impact on economy
2001- What is meant by Ocean Currents? How the different types of Currents are caused?
Highlight the currents of Atlantic Ocean with the help of a sketch map.
Climate
2014-Which prominent ares experience Mediterranean type of climate? Give the
characteristics of this type along with associated economic activities?
2014-Enlist the various forms of precipitation and describe the circumstances which cause
them,
2013-Discuss the silent features of monsoon type of climate.What impact does it have on
millions living in the South Asia.?
2012-Discuss salient features of Western European type of climate with its impact on
experiencing societies.
2011- Which prominent areas experience either of climate type? Give the characteristics of
the climate type along with the associated economic activities; Desert type OR Monsoon
type.
2010- Discuss mediterranean climatic region with its dominating characteristics.
2009- In what way does the wet, monsoon-dominated climate of southern Asiatic coasts
(Am) differ from that close to the equator (aj). Discuss in detail.
2007- Which prominent areas experience either of the climate type? Give the
characteristics of the climate type along with the associated economic activities.
Mediterranean type or Monsoon type?
2006- How do the climate factors of precipitation and temperature influence the distribution
of natural vegetation? Where can we find the tropical rainforest?
2004- Discuss Monsoon Climatic Region in detail.
2003- Discuss Mediterranean climate as under:
(a) Main characteristics (b) Regional variations.
2002- Examine the relation between the prevalent wind systems and ocean currents in
either North Atlantic or North Pacific Oceans. Also suggest effects of the oceanic circulation
described.
2000- Confining your attention to the northern hemisphere contrast the Cool Temperate
West Marginal type of climate with the Cool Temperate East Marginal type and try to account
for any similarities and differences.
The Rocks
2012-Bring out scientific definition of rock and highlight the process and degree of
metamorphism with explicit examples.
2011- What are rocks? Classify rocks and discuss the formation and characteristics of any
one type.
2010- Present the rock cycle in connection with its reincarnation.
2005- What is a rock? Classify rocks and discuss the formation and characteristics of any
one type.
2004- What are Rocks? Discuss igneous rocks and compare and contrast the intrusive and
extrusive rocks.
2000- Summarize with specific examples classification of rocks and show how different
mode of origin affects the exploitation of mineral wealth.
The Earth
2013-How have earthquake waves helped the scientist to know about the interior of the
Earth.?Give a detailed description of the earth's interior with the help of diagrams.
2011- Discuss the significance of the Dee Double Prime layer in the view of the fact that
the Earth is a differential Planet.
2009- Describe the internal structure of the earth in detail giving dimentions, mineral
composition and physical properties. What type of evidence is used to obtain this
information? What tempratures and pressures may be expected at the earth's centre?
2008- The Earth is differential planet. Discuss critically.
Plate Tectonics
2013-Describe the young fold mountain building process with the help of moving
Lithosphere Plate Theory.
2008- The theiory of Pleate Tectonics is a Unifying Theory. Disscuss Critically.
2008- Describe the relief of ocean floor and disscuss the significance of continental shelf.
2000- What do you understand by the plate theory? What has it to do with:
(a) the formation of mountains (b) earth quakes (c) volcanoes
Air-Masses
2008- Define Air masses. Give classification of Air Masses anf focus on the types which
affect the weather of Pakistan.
2006- Explain original concept of air masses and present principal air masses.
Earthquake
2009- Write an essay on earthquake.
2006- Describe the ways in which earthquake can be managed. Use examples to support
your answer.
2003- How are earthquakes caused? Describe the major earthquake zones.
2001- What are earthquakes? How closely are they connected with earth mo vements?
Elaborate their effects and distributions in fhe main regions of the world.
Winds
2005-What are various types of local winds? Discuss in details the formation and
characteristics of the Mountain and Valley winds.
2002- What do you known about the distribution of atmospheric pressure and the resulting
wind system on the earth surface?
2001-There are certain winds which generated by terrestrial peculiarities and are named
accordingly. Pin point/explain such winds (world-wide) with their properties and effects in
me prevailing areas.
Cyclones
2004- Define Cyclones. How are the temperate Cyclones formed? Discuss the theory
regarding their formation.
2002- Give a detailed account of the origin, life history, weather type and distribution of
extra-tropical or frontal cyclone.
Miscellaneous
2013-Differentiate between weathering, mass wasting and erosion. Give a detailed
classification of mass wasting types and their areas of occurrence.
2012-Introduce Atlantic Ocean with its flows configuration as a unique phenomena.
2010- Define mass wasting and explain mass wasting in detail.
2010- Identify the geographic patterns of evapotranspiration.Examine the factors
contributing to expanding deserts around the globe.
2007- Write an essay on the heating and cooling of the surface of the earth.
2005- Describe in details the distribution of salinity in the Oceans.
2005- Define insulations, discuss the distribution of temperature on the surface of Earth
and reasons for its variation.
2005- What are various types of local winds? Discuss in details the formation and
characteristics of the Mountain and Valley winds.
2002- What do you known about the distribution of atmospheric pressure and the resulting
wind system on the earth surface?
2001- There are certain winds which generated by terrestrial peculiarities and are named
accordingly. Pin point/explain such winds (world-wide) with their properties and effects in
me prevailing areas.
2001- What are main characteristics of thunderstorm? How arc they classified? Also explain
their zonal distribution.
2000- Distinguish between rock weathering and erosion. Show how processes of
weathering in cool humid climate, differ from those in hot arid region. You may take
examples from any part of the world.
Short Notes
2014- The Jet stream
2014-Global radiation and heat balance
2014-Topographical Maps
2013- Tropical Cyclones
2013-Tides
2013-Rock cycle
2013-Aerial photographs
2012-Tectonic Plates
2012- Block mountains.
2012-International dateline
2012-Isostasy
2011- Air masses
2011- Earthquake waves
2011- Monsoons
2011- Maps Projections
2010- Choice of projections
2010- Synoptic charts
2010- Planetary winds
2010- Trends in january isotherm
2004- Conical Projection
2004- Atoll Formation
2004- Yardang
2004- Horse Latitudes
2004- Cycle of Erosion
2003- Cyclonic Storms
2003- Continental Shelf
2003- Sand Dunes
2003- Pie Diagrams
2003- Alnino current
2002- Tides
2002- Conventional Signs
2002- Alluvial Fax
2002- Air Mass
2001- Geysers
2001- Bonne's Modified Conical Projection
2001- Adveclion Tog
2001- Artesian wells
Population
2014-Describe the factors that affect the density of population in any region. In the light of
these factors, discuss briefly the density of population if SOUTH ASIA.
2013-Which factors effect the distribution of population in the world? Elaborate
2012- A population map of Asia shows that most people live on or near the river basins and
coasts. Give reasons for this distribution.
2010- Present the spatial distribution of population over the globe.
2009- "South Asia has many places where people are few and few places where people are
very many". Discuss.
2008- Critically examine the Malthusian view of population growth. How does high rate of
population adversely effect the economic and social development of any country? Discuss
with special reference to India.
2008- To what extent can the major features of the world population distribution be
understood in term of physical environment? Discuss with special reference to South Asia.
2007- What is meant by population growth? Compare the pattern of population growth
between the more developed countries (MDCS) and less developed countries (LDCS) since
1950?
2005- The River basins and Coastal Plains of South Asia are reckoned as one of the densely
populated areas of the world. Discuss.
2003- Bring out the salient features of population of South Asia under the following
heading:
(a) Population Distribution
(b) Population Growth
(c) Employment
2002- Explain process of demographic transition comparing the % areas and populations of
either Canada or the United States of America (USA).
2001- Divide the world into Population Resource regions and describe the major
characteristics of any one region.
2000- Enumerate the salient features of Population Distribution in SOUTH EAST ASIA.
Migration
2009- Write down the various kinds of migration and describe the effects of intra-urban
migration.
2007- An age old phenomenon, forced migration across international borders has become
exceedingly widespread during the recent past. Discuss?
2004- Discuss critically Types of Migration.
Settlements
2009- How did settlements originate in the world? Describe the central place theory.
2004- Classify settlements on the basis of from and size.
Urbanization
2014- Discuus the major factors responsible for increasing urbanization? Highlight the main
problems from this increase facing by these urban centres at present.
2011- Define urbanization. Give a critical assessment of the process of urbanization in
Pakistan.
2007- Define urbanization. Give a critical assessment of the process of urbanization in
Pakistan since its inception?
2000- What are the major factors responsible for increasing urbanization? Highlight the
main problems from this increase facing by these urban centers.
2001- Explain urbanization. Give a brief history and present pattern of world urbanization.
2008- Economic activities can be classified into five groups and highly developed
economics can be identified on the basis of their economic activities. Discuss critically.
2007- Delineate the hierarchy of economic activities. Give a detailed account of any ONE of
the secondary activities in the world?
2006- Summarize Western Europes historic contribution to the development of the present
world economy.
2002- Write a comprehensive note on world economic activities, their
geographic,'significance, extent and recent globalizing trends
2001- Differentiate between various types of Economic Activities. Describe the world
patterns of any one activity with special reference to Pakistan.
Farming
2014-Briefly mention the types of FARMING, and discuss the role of HUMAN and ECONOMIC
factors influencing the agriculture.
2012-Certain Australian Farms are specialized in dairy farming and others in beef
production. Give a reasoned account of the distribution of these industries and illustrate by
a sketch map.
2010- Discuss grain farming in South Asia. Did you notice agriculture change in the region
recently?
2003- How does subsistence farming effect differ from Extensive Herding? Make a
Comparative analysis.
2000-Explain different farming types such as subsistence farming, dry farming, terrace
farming and mixed farming.
Fishing
2004- Explain the physical and economic factors which control the distribution of Fisheries
in the world.
Forestry
2008- Give an account of major forests types of Pakistan. What are the factors involved in
deforestation of Pakistan?
2004- Give a comparison between tropical forests and Temperate forests.
Industries
2014-write a comprehensive note on IRON and STEEL industry of GERMANY and JAPAN.
2013-What is the importance of iron and steel industry? How it plays a major role in the
development of any country?
2010- Describe Industrial Revoution. how far it has helped in economic development as well
as increasing economy disparity in the world?
2008- Explain the role of cotton textile industry in the economy of Pakistan.
2006- Bring out the importance of the manufacturing belt of USA. What effects does the
Appalachia area have on the rest of the country?
2005- Give an account of the major industries of South Asia based on Non-Metallic
minerals.
2004- "Development of industries and agriculture depend on each other". Discuss with
reference to Pakistan.
2000- Analyze the location of Iron and Steel industry in the U.S.A and U.K.
Resources
2010- Define Resources. Give most workable classification of resources citing explicit
examples
2009- "Economic geography is the study of location, distribution and use of scarce
resources". Discuss.
2002- Discuss ancient, river based regional structure of South Asia with special access to
its resource realm.
Water Resources
2013- Fresh water shortage is a future threat for Pakistan. Discuss
2011- To what extent are water resources likely to act as a limit to economic development
in Pakistan? Elaborate your answer with a futuristic outlook.
2011- The twentieth century witnessed the war for oil. The twenty-first century will
witness the war for water. Discuss the statement with special reference to Indo-Pak
scenario.
2008- The twentieth century witnessed the war for oil. The twenty-first century will
witness the war for water. Discuss Critically.
2006- To what extent are water resources likely to act as a limit to economic development
in Pakistan? Elaborate your answer with optimistic outlook.
2001- Enumerate the Salient features of the "Indus Water Treaty".
Power Resources
2009-Assess the power resources of SOUTH ASIA
2009- Give an account of power resources of south asia with special reference to pakistan.
2001- Analyze the Power Resource of "SOUTH ASIA".
2001- Enumerate the Politico-economic relationship between the developed countries and
the
less developed countries.
2007- Write an analytical essay on the politico-economic relationship between MDCS and
LDCS?
Environmental hazards
2000- Discuss the Environmental hazards facing at present to this World. What adverse
affects are being visualized from this problem?
2002- "Geographers have to rethink their approach to regional studies in the light of
increasing environmental stress from local to international levels." Assess this statement.
Miscellaneous
2014 -Development of industries and agriculture depends upon each other. Discuss with
reference to Pakistan.
2013 -Draw a map of Pakistan and show physical features in it.
2013 -Is there any relation between the 'Holy Quran and Geography? explain your ideas in
detail.
2012 -Describe the appearance and mode of living of the following African peoples and
name the regions where they live TODAY.
1. Bushmen 2. Berbers 3. Pigmies
2012-In what ways does the import and export trade of Pakistan differ from that of her
western neighbours?
2011- Discuss the Crises of numbers in South Asia with special reference to Dilemma in
Pakistan.
2010- Bring out the importance of Pakistan in the current geo-polity pertinent to Global
Affairs.
2006- Compare different urban and rural landscapes with which you are familiar.
2006- Compare the economic and social geographies of the Central Asian countries.
2004- Discuss how far climate relates to topography, with reference to Pakistan.
2003- Discuss the role of socio-economic and physical factors in the development of
hydroelectricity.
2003- Describe the physiographic features of the following areas of Pakistan:
(a) Mountainous North
(b) Intermontane Plains
(c) Pleistocene terraces (bars)
2002- Bring out the importance of geographic differences within Western European region
and Eastern European, the Baikans and the former Soviet Union region.
2002- In what ways does regional knowledge actually lead to improve self and mutual
understanding of people and places in Pakistan?
Short Notes
2013 - The green Revolution
2013 - The Golden Corridor
2013 - Energy crisis in Pakistan.
2013 - Causes of rural-urban migration in the world.
2012-Manufacturing industries in China
2012-Fisheries in Japan
2012-Rural to Urban Migration in Pakistan
2012- Recent Trends in International Relations within SAARC
2011- Petroleum production in Middle East
2011- Tourism in Pakistan
2011- Cultural Diffusion
2011- Migration
2010- World's major fishing grounds
2010- Trade patterns in China
2010- Singapore--Her Economic success
2010- Urbanization in Latin America.
2007- Possibilism.
2007- Population/Resource regions
2007- Shifting cultivation
2007- Tourism in Pakistan
2007- Pakistans strategic Importance
2005- Strategic importance of Pakistan
2005- Gwadar Port
2005- International Trade Pattern
2005- Environmental and Economic importance of Forests
2003- SAARC
2003- OPEC
2003- European Union
2002- Economies of the oil producers in Arab South West Asia.
2002- Geopolitical role of the Central Asian Countries.
2002- Urban landscape of Latin America
2002- Future of the ASEAN countries.
2001- Wheat in Temperate Grassland
2001-Rice in Monsoon Asia
2001- Iron and Steel Industry of Japan
2001- Environmentalism
23. Discuss Consent compulsion and necessity as defenses of justification of crime [A/9]
24. Family is first social experience of person how does it influence his criminal behavior
[A/9][S/08]
25. Biological theory of crime [A/9]
26. Negligence and Subjective and Objective Theory [A/10]
27. Define Criminal Libel and discuss common principle of both Criminal and Civil Libel
[A/10]
28. Discuss various defenses to criminal liability [A/10]
29. Improvement in Prisons in Pakistan [S/08]
30. Note on the following
Social Disorganization Theor
Bonger Theory of economic structure and crime
1. Define the term crime? How would you distinguish it from tort-[A/08]
2. Crime is a product of poor economic conditions coupled with social exploitation-[A/08]
3. Discuss the causes of Juvenile Delinquency with special reference to Pakistan-[A/08]
4. Distinguish between blue collar crime and white collar crime. Is any system of control
of white collar crime in Pakistan -[A/08]
5. What is criminal justice What are different theories of punishment -[A/08] -[A/11]
6. Positive school of criminologists focused its attention on the personality of the offender,
Discuss this school with reference to Cesar Lombroso,s -[A/08]
7. What method may be adopted for the treatment criminals in prisons to make them good
and useful citizen-[A/08]
8. Discuss the programme which you consider to be appropriate for the prevention of crimes
in the society-[A/08]
9. What do you understand by the principle of vicarious liability in crime -[A/08]
10. What is motive? Distinguish it from intention-[A/08]
11. Write detail note on
a. Blue Collar Crime b. Role of drugs in crime
12. Explain Individualistic and Environmental approaches of Crime -[A/11]
13. Discuss the characteristics of Organized Crime and their types which are preventive in
society-[A/11]
14. What is Habitual Offender Relevant provisions in Cr.P.C-[A/11]
15. Define negligence and different theories of negligence-[A/11]
16. Discuss different kinds of punishments as provided in PPC-[A/11]
17. Crime and Delinquency are outcome of Social Structural disorder-[A/11]
18. Discuss Actus Rea as an essential ingredient of crime-[A/11]
19. Discuss role of Police in society .Measure to change Thana culture in our society-[A/11]
COMPULSORY QUESTION
8. Write only the best answer in the Answer Book. Dont reproduce the questions:
(1) Bahmani Kingdom was founded by:
(a) Imad-ul-Mulk Bahmani 1437
(b) Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah in 1347
(c) Slah-ud-Din Bahman Shah in 1340.
(d) None of these
(2) Muhammad Tughluq ruled in India during the period
(a) 13261352 (b) 13251352 (C) 13221348 (d) None of these.
(3) Bahlol Lodhi died in:
(a) 1479 (b) 1481 (c)1489 (d) None of these.
(4) "The Arab conquest of Sind was temporary event without any permanent effect".
Commented by:
(a) Lanae Poole (b) V.A. Smith (c) Arun Bhattacharjee (d) None Of these.
(5) The author of Maasir-I-Jahangiri is:
(a) Khawaja Kamgar Husaaini. (b) M. Saqi Mustaid Khan
(c) Motamid Khan (d) None of these.
(6) Qutb-ud-Din was conferred the title of the Sultan of Delhi by:
(a) Muhammad Ghori (b) Sultan Mahmud
(C) Ghiyas-ud-Din Mahmud (d) None of these.
(7) Shah Jehan died in:
(a) 1657 (b) 1658 (C) 1666 (e) None of these.
(8) The lovely Moti Masjid is located at:
(a) Agra (b) Delhi (c) Fatehpur Sekri (d) None of these.
(b) Alafi
(c) Al beruni
(d) None of these
(2) Indian Mathematics was translated into Arabic by:
(a) Hajjaj
(b) Farazi
(c) Khuwarizmi
(d) None of these
(3) Title of Yamin-ud-Daula was conferred upon __________ by the Caliph of Baghdad:
(a) Subuktagin
(b) Mahmud Ghaznavi
(c) Muhammad Ghori
(d) None of these
(4):Balban ruled as Sultan for ____ years:
(a) 11
(b) 15
(c) 21
(d) None of these
(5) Ghias Thughlaq ordered _____ to leave Delhi
(a) Siddi Maula
(b) Shaikh Zakariya
(c) Nizam-ud-Din Auliya
(d) None of these
(6) Fawaid-ud-Fuwad was written by:
(a) Amir Hasan
(b) Amir Khusru
(c) Hasan Nizami
(d) None of these
(7) Old name of Pak Patan was:
(a) Patna
(b) Ajudhan
(c) Pal Pur
(d) None of these
(8) Agra was built in the year:
(a) 1504
(b) 1604
(c) 1650
(d) None of these
8. Fill in the blanks. Write only the correct answers in the answer book. Dont reproduce the
questions. Cutting and over-writing will have no credit.
(1) Sir Syed established MAO College in __________.
(2) Nawab Salimullah Khan died in __________.
(3) Maulana Azads real name was __________.
(4) Hamdard was published by __________.
(5) First Round Table Conference was held in __________.
(6) Communal Award was published in __________.
(7) __________ was the Viceroy of India during the Second World War.
(8) Defence Council was formed in __________.
(9) The author of Jinnah of Pakistan is __________.
(10) The author of The Emergence of Pakistan is __________.
(11) Objective Resolution was passed on __________.
(12) State Bank of Pakistan was inaugurated in __________.
(13) Liaquat Ali Khan went to America in __________.
(14) The author of Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan is __________.
(15) The Simla Agreement was signed on __________.
(16) The Legal Framework Order was issued by __________.
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
Q.8 Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the questions
1). After the death of Qutb-ud-din Aibak, _ _ _ _ was put on the throne :
a Aaram Shah b Shams-ud-Din
c Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud d None of these
2). Shams-ud-Din Iltutmish led the funeral prayer of _ _ _ _ :
a) Hazrat Nizam-ud-Din Olia b) Hazrat Baba Farid
e) Hazrat Khwaja Qutb-ud-Din Bakhtiar Kaki
d) None of these
3). _ _ _ _ was the last ruler of slave dynasty :
a Razia Sultana b Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud
c Ghias-ud-Din Balban d None of these
4). After the advent of the Muslims in South Asia, new Art which emerged is known as _ _
a Islamic Art b Gandhara Art
c Indo-Islamic Art d None of these
5). Tuzke-I-Babri was first written in _ _ _ _ :
a Turki b Persian
c Arabic d None of these
6). Rana Sangas real name was _ _ _ _:
a Rana Sangram b Moolraj
c Bir Narrayan d None of these
7). The battle of Kanwah was fought in the year _ _ _ _ :
a 1526 b 1527
c 1530 d None of these
8). Din Panah palace was raised in Delhi by _ _ _ _
a Hamayan b Akbar
c Shah Jehan d None of these
9). Baburs reign was from 1526 AD to _ _ _ _ _ AD
a 1530 b 1532
c 1534 d None of these
22. The battle between Nadir Shah and Muhammad Shah was fought in 1739 AD at _ _ _ _
a Delhi b Sirhind
8. Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.
(1) Mahmud Ghaznavi died in the year:
(a) 930 (b) 1030 * (c) 1130 (d) None of
these
(2) Sarai Adal was a:
(a) Court of Justice (b) Inn
(c) Cloth Market (d) None of these
(3) Ghias Tughlauq ordered whom to leave Delhi:
(a) Siddi Maula
(b) Shaikh Zakariyya
(c) Nizamuddin Aulia
(d) Noneofth$?e
(4) Amiran-i-Sadda were:
(a) Foreign nobles
(b) Local nobles
(c) Rajputs
(d) None of these
(5) ______ was appointed Ambassador to China by Muhammad Tughluq:
(a) Ibn.Batuta (b) Khawaja Jahan (c) AmirKhusrau (d)
None of these
(6) Amir Timur attached South Asia in the year: (a) 1390 (b) 1398 (c)
1490 (d) None of these
these
(20) Khiyal, a form of music, was invented by:
(a)Amir khusru
(b)Tan sen
(c)Beju
(d)none of these
8. Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.
(1) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan retired from service in: (a) 1875 (b) 1876 (c)
1877 (d) None of these
(2) The Fraizi Movement was founded by:
(a) Dadhu Main
(b) Hazrat Shah Wali Ullah
(c) Haji Shariat Ullah
(d) None of these
(3) The first Central Office of Muslim League was established at:
(a) AliGarh (b) Dacca
(c) Lucknow (d) None of these
(4) All India Muslim Students Federation was founded at:
(a) Calcatta (b) Ali Garh (c) Lahore (d) None of
these
(5) Allama Iqbal got his Ph.D Degree from:
(a) London University
(b) Munich University
(c) Cambridge University
(d) .None of these
(6) The first Anglo-Sikh war started in: (a) 1845 (b) 1846 (c)
1849 (d) None of these
(7) Lord Minto succeeded as Viceroy of India: (a) Lord Ripon (b)
Lord Curzon (c) Lord Lytton (d) None of these
(8) The muslims were granted the right of separate electorate under the Act of: (a)
1909 (b) 1919 (c) 1935 (d) None of these
(9) Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar dted during the ____ Round Table Conference: (a)
First (b) Second (c) Third (d) None of these
(10) Cripps Mission reached India in:
(a) 1940 (b) 1941
(c) 1942 (d) None of these
(11) Quaid-i-Azam reached Pakistan on ______
August, 1947:
a) Hazrat Shah Wali Ullah b) Haji Shaiat Ulah c) Dadhu Mian d) non of these
2). ON which aspect of Islam did the great poest philospher Allama Iqbal emphasize in his
famous book Reconstruction of Religous Thought in Islam
a) Jihad b) Interest
c) Ijtihad d) non of these
3). Sir Syed foudned MAO College in
a) 1868 b) 1877
c) 1885 d) non of these
4). Who was AO Humed
a) British foreign minister b) a retired civil officer c) governor general d) non of these
5). Aligarh College was upgraded to the status of university in
a) 1898 b) 1910 c) 1920 d) non of these
6). Name the viceroy with whom the simla deputation met
a) Lord Mayo b) Lord Hastings
c) Lord Minto d) non of these
7). The muslims and hindus started non cooperation movement for
a) restroation of khilafat b) indian independence
c) both a & b d) non of these
8). which report rejected the demand of seperate electorate
a) nehru report b) simmon report
c) cripps reprot d) non of these
9). simmon commissoin arived in the sub continent in
a) 1929 b) 1930
c) 1928 d) non of these
10). Muhammad ali jinnah was given title of quaideazam in
a) 1936 b) 1938
c) 1935
d) non of these
11). who is the author of last days of quaid
a) col elahi bakhsh b) sir muhammad shafi
c) g. allana d) non of these
12). who took the oath of governor general of pakistan from quaid
a) justice a.r. kiani b) justice gulzar ahmed
c) justice wali mohammad d) non of these
13). in Which constitution system o zakat and usher was introduced in the country
a) 1956 b) 1962
c) 1973 d) non of these
14). when pakistan gave an applicatoin to the U N to become its member which country
opposed it
a) India b) Iran
c) Egypt d) non of these
15). in the north east, pakistan has common border with
a) Iran b) china
c) Afghanistan d) non of these
16). The oldest regional language of Pakistan
a) Sindhi b) Pushto
c) Punjabi d) all of the above
17). Pakistan joined NON Alligned movement at Bandung in a) 1979 b) 1978
c) 1977 d) non of these
18). Under constitution of 1956 which language was declared as the national language
a) Urdu b) Benagli
c) both a & b d) non of these
19). under which constitution bicameralism was introduced in Pakistan
a) 1973 b) 1962
c) 1956 d) non of these
20). when was the first SAARC conference held
a) 1984 b) 1985
c) 1983 d) non of these
Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.
(1) Tarikh-c-Farisha was written by:
(a) Noorullah (b) Mohammad Qasim (c) Minhaj Siraj (d) None of these
(2) Zaheeruddin Babur had:
(a) one daughter (b) two daughters (c) three daughters (d) None of these
(3) How many Times Mahmud invaded India:
(a) Ten (b) Thirteen
(c) Seventeen (d) None of these
(4) Divan-e-Arx. under Muslim Sultans dealt with offices of: (a) revenue (b) army (c)
irrigation (d) None of these
(5) Sultan Aram Shah belonged to:
(a) Khilji dynasty (b) Tughluq Dynasty (c) Suri dynasty (d) None of these(Slave Dynasty)
(6) Fatawwa-c-Alamgiri was edited by:
(a) Adat Sultan (b) Molvi Nabi Beg (c) Abdul Hlaq (d) None of these
(7) JaJaluddin Khwarizim Shah came to India during the reign of: (a) Aibak
(b) Iltutmash (c) Balban (d) None of these
(8) Sultan Ruknuddin Firozshah belonged to the dynasty of:
(a) Slave
b0 khilji
(c) Tughluq
(d) none of these
9-Deccan was conquered first under:
(a) Balban (b)Alauddin khilji
(c) Mohammad bin Tughluq (d)none of these
10-Abu Rehan Alberuni was:
(a) painter (b)poet
(c) administrator (d)None of these
11-Tabqaat-e-Nasiri was a book on:
(a) history (b)poetry
(c) religion (d)None of these
12-Jital was an item of:
(a) currency (b)weight
(c) measurement (d)None of these
13-Ibn-e-Batutah by birth was a:
(a) Turk (b)Afghan
(c) Arab (d)None of these(morroco)
14-Nizarnuddin Auliya flourished during the reign of: (a) Alauddin Khilji (b) Humayun (c)
Akbar (d) None of these
15-Guru Nanak lived during the reign of:
(a) Babur (b) Jehangir
(c) Akbar (d) None of these
16-Mahmud Gawaan was a minister under the:
(a) Khilji (b) Mughals
(c) .Bahmani's- (d) None of these
17-All mad Shah Abdali was born at:
(a) Kabul (b) Peshawar
(c) Multan (d) None of these
18-Akbar married his first Hindu wife from the house of: (a) Marwar (b) Amber
(c) Jaipur d) none of these
19-Ruqia Sultana Begum was wife of:
(a) Babur (b)Humayun
(c) Akbar (d) None of these
20-"Histoire de Mogor" was written by: (a) Father Monserrate
(b) Dugarric(c) Goerreiro (d)none of these
1 Muhammad Bin Qasim was called back by
Walid bil Abdul malik
Sulaiman bin Abdul malik
Hasham bin Abdul malik
None of these
2 Mahmud Ghaznavi died as result of
Illness
Conspiracy
Fatal attack
None of these
3 Hazrat Data Gunj Bakhsh Ali Hajvery came to India with
Muhammad bin qasim
sultan mahmud ghaznavi
sultan masud of ghazna
None of these
4. Qutb ud din Aibak died during the game of
wrestling
polo
football
None of these
5.Changhez khan came to India during the reign of
Iltutmish
balban
babur
None of these
6.Second battle of Tarain was fought in
1190
1191
1192
None of these
7.Razia Sultana married with
altunia
jamal ud din yaqut
bahram shah
None of these
8.Ibn Batuta visited India in
12 th century
13 th century
14 th century
None of these
9. Babur assumed the title of " Padsha"
after the conquest of Kabul
after the 1st battle of Panipat
after the battle of kanwah
None of these
10. Sayyid Mahdi Khawaja was the husband of
gulbadan begum
khanzada begum
masuma begum
None of these
11. A public kitchen famously known as "langar-i-fukra" was opened by
sher shah
humayun
akbar
None of these
12.Akbar was crowned as king at
karnal
lahore
kalanur
None of these
13.The colour of the marble of Taj Mahal is
red
white
blue
None of these
14.Aurangzeb Alamgir had
one son
two sons
three sons
None of these
15.The original name of the Mahmood Shah was
khush akhtar
buland akhtar
raushan akhtar
None of these
16.The ninth Sikh Peshwa"Guru Teg Bahadur was executed by
akbar
jahangir
aurangzeb alamgir
None of these
17.Jahangir's reign was from 1605 A.D to
1625 A.D
1626 A.D
1627 A.D
None of these
18.How many invasions Ahmad shah Abdali made on the subcontinent?
3
5
8
None of these
19."Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi" the best source of information for the reign of Sher shah was
written by
Al-beruni
Abbas Sarwani
Gulbadan Begum
None of these
20.Todar maal was the Revenue Minister of
sher shah
akbar
shah jahan
None of theseMCQs of Paper_1
1.Sulaiman bin Malik
2.Illness
3.None of these
4.Polo
5.Iltutmish
6.1191
7.Altunia
8.14th
9. After the conquest of Kabul
10.None of these or Gulbaden Begum (not confirmed)
11.Sher Shah
12.Kalanur
13.White
14.None of these
15.Roshan Akhtar
16. Aurangzeb
17.None of these(1628)
18.5 (nt confirmed)
19. none of these
20.Akbar
c)1830
d) None of these
(7) Syed Ahmad Brailvi fell martyr at Balakot in
a) 1757
b) 1830
c)1857
d) None of these
(8) The war of Independence of 1857 started from
a) Delhi
b) Meerat
c) Cawnpore
d) None of these
(9) Islamia College Peshawar was founded by
a) Adbul Ghaffar Khan
b) Haj Sahin Tarangzai
c) Sahinzada Abdul Qayyum
d) None of these
(10) Anjuman-i-Himaya-i-Islam was founded in
a) 1884
b) 1892
c)1902
d) None of these
(11) The name of the newspaper edited by Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar was
a) Zamindar
b) Inqalab
c) Al Hilal
d) None of these
(12) Unionist Party was founded by
a) Zafar Ali Khan
b) Sikandar Hayat
c) Khizar Hayat
d) None of these
(13) Ghazi Ilmuddin killed
a) Rah Pal
b) Saverkar
c) Diyanand
d) None of these
(14) Who compiled the Nehru Report?
a) Mr. Gandhi
b) Jawahar Lal Nehru
c) Indra Gandhi
d) None of these
(15) Lahore Resolution was presented by
a) Quaid-e-Azam
b) Fazl-ul-Haq
c) Liaquat Ali Khan
d) None of these
(16) Sikandar Mirza declared Martial Law on
a) October 8, 1958
b) October 27, 1958
c) November 1, 1958
d) None of these
(17) War of 1965 resulted in signing of
a) Delhi Pact
b) Lahore Pact
c) Moscow Pact
d) None of these
(18) Pakistan Peoples Party was founded in
a) 1966
b) 1967
c)1968
d) None of these
(19) The first President of Pakistan was
a) Quaid-e-Azam
b) Liaquat Ali Khan
c)Sikandar Mirza
d) None of these
(20) The Constitution of 1973 was promulgated on
a) March 23, 1973
b) August 14, 1973
c) December 25,1973
d) None of these
MCQs of paper_2
1.Portuguese
2.Ahmed Shah Abdali
3.1757
4.1784
5.Saringapatam
6.1817
7.None of these (1831)
8.Meerat
9. Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum
10.1884
11. Al_hilal
12.Khizr Hayat
13.None of these
14.none of these
15. Fazl-ul-Haq
16.Ot 8, 1958
17.None of these (Tashkent Pact)
18.1967
19.SIKANDAR MIRZA
20. 14 August, 1973
Q.8 Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.
1. Sindh and Multan were conquered by Muhammad bin Qasim under the reign of the
Islamic Caliph:
(a) Umer bin Abdul Aziz
(b).Waleed bin Abdul Malik
(c) Suleman bin Abdul Malik
(d) None of these
(2) Jaipal fought with Mehmood of Ghazna near Peshawar in:
(a) 998 AD
(b) 1001 AD
(c) 1004 AD
(d) None of these
(3) Which city was named as Mehmoodabad:
(a) Agra
(b) Somnath
(c) Lahore
(d) None of these
(4) Kitab-ul-Hind was written by:
(a) Zia uddin Burni
(b)Minhaj Siraj
(c) AI-Beroni
(d) None of these
(5) The first amongst the Delhi Sultans to earn title of "Sultan from the Baghdad Caliph
was:
(c) Akbar:
(d) None of these
1. Sindh and Multan were conquered by Muhammad bin Qasim under the reign of the
Islamic Caliph:
(b).Waleed bin Abdul Malik
(2) Jaipal fought with Mehmood of Ghazna near Peshawar in:
(b) 1001 AD
(3) Which city was named as Mehmoodabad:
(d) None of these
(4) Kitab-ul-Hind was written by:
(c) AI-Beroni
(5) The first amongst the Delhi Sultans to earn title of "Sultan from the Baghdad Caliph
was:
(b) Shamus uddin Iltutmish
6. Baba Fareed Ganj Shakar was a saint of:
(b) Chishtia Silsilah
(7) Raj Tarangni was:
(a) a book
(8) Akbar's tomb is situated at:
(d) None of these (SIKANDRA)
9. ______ secured many trade facilities for the English by Emperor J ahangir:
(c) Sir Thomas Roe
(10) Humayun Nama was written by:
(d) None of these (BY GULBADAN BEGUM HUMAYUNS SISTER)
11 Fatehpur Sikri was built by:
(d) None of these (AKBER)
(12) Hameeda Bano was mother of:
(a) Akbar
(13) The 1 st Battle of Panipat was fought in:
(b) 1526 AD
(14) At the time of his coronation at Kalanour the age of Akbar was:
(a) Thirteen and half (THIRTEEN)
(15) Francois Burnier, the English traveler visited India during the period of:
(a) Jehangir
(b) Shah Jehan
(c) Aurangzeb
(d) None of these
(16) "Zill-e-Elahi" means:
(c) Shadow of Allah
(4)When ALL India Muslim League was founded in 1906, one of its aims was:
(a) to fight against Hindus
(b) to fight for independence
(c) to promote loyalty to the British Govt
(d) None of these
Mr. Jinnah joined the Muslim League in:
(A) 1905
(B) 1913
(C) 1911
(D) None of these
Q.6 Simla Deputation was led by:
(a) Mohsin ul-Mulk
(b) Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar
(c) Sir Aga Khan.
(d) None.of these
(7) Viqarul-Mulk died in:
(a) 1907
(b) 1911
(c) 1917
(d) None of these
8. In 1913 Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar started as Urdu newspaper:
(a) v Zamindar
(b) Inqilab
(c) Hamdard
(d) None of these
9. The Communal A ward was announced in:
(a) 1930
(b)J 1931
(c) 1933
(d) None of these
10. The 'Day of Deliverance' was observed on:
(a) Nobember20,1939
(b) November 22, 1939
(c) J DeceTber 22,1932
(d) None of these
11. British Cabinet Minister Mr. Cripps came to India in:
(a) 1942
(b) 1944
(c) 1946
(d) None of these
(12) Who took the oath of Governor General of Pakistan from Quaid-i-Azam:
(a) Justice Wali Mahmood
(b) Justice A. R. Kiani
(c) Justice Mian Abdul Rashid
(d) None of these
13. The 'Objective Resolution' was accepted by the Constituent Assembly in:
(a) 1947
(b) 1948
(c) 1949
(d) None of these
14. Write the name of a person who has been the Governor General as well as the Prime
Minister of Pakistan:
(a)' The Quaid-i-Azam
(b Liaqat Ali Khan
(c) Khawaja Nazimuddin
(d) None of these
15. When Pakistan gave an application to the United Nations to become its member, which
country opposed it:
(a) India
(b) Iran
(c) Afghanistan
(d) None of these
16. Pak-China border Dispute was settled in:
(a) 1962
(b) 1963
(c) 1964
(d) None of these
17. Pakistan Peoples Party was founded in:
(a) 1965
(b) 1966
(c) 1968
(d) None of these
18. The Constitution of 1956 was promulgated on:
(a) March 23, 1956
(b) August 14,1956
(c) December 25, 1956
(d) None ofthese
(12) Who took the oath of Governor General of Pakistan from Quaid-i-Azam:
(c) Justice Mian Abdul Rashid
13. The 'Objective Resolution' was accepted by the Constituent Assembly in:
(c) 1949
14. Write the name of a person who has been the Governor General as well as the Prime
Minister of Pakistan:
(c) Khawaja Nazimuddin
15. When Pakistan gave an application to the United Nations to become its member, which
country opposed it:
(c) Afghanistan
16. Pak-China border Dispute was settled in:
(b) 1963
17. Pakistan Peoples Party was founded in:
(d) None of these (30 NOV 1967)
18. The Constitution of 1956 was promulgated on:
(a) March 23, 1956
19. The last Governor General of Pakistan was:
(c) Sikandar Mirza
20Pakistan became member of Non-Aligned Movement in:
(d) None of these (1979 )
Question No.1 Select the best option /answer and fill in the appropriate box on the answer
sheet.
(1). After his second coronation Humayun could only rule for :
a). Six months
b). two years
c). two and a half years
d). none of these
(2). At the time of his coronation at Kalanaur the age of Akbar was:
a). Thirteen and a half years
b). fifteen and a half years
c). seventeen and a half years
d). none of these
(3). The Mughal troops captured Chittor in 1568 after defeating:
(10). The Mughal emperor who allowed a chain with bells to be hung outside his palace was:
a). Akbar
b). Jahangir
c). Shah Jahan
d). none of these
(11). Which of the following was not a chronicler of history of Sultanate :
a). Abbas Khan Sharwani
b). Amir Khusrau
c). Zai-ud-Din Barani
d). none of these
(12). Foreign traveler whose account does not throw light on the history of sultanate was:
a). Ibne Batutah
b). Marco Polo
c). Abdur Razzaq
d). none of these
(13). Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue regular currency:
a). Amar Shah
b). Iltutmish
c). Balban
d). none of these
(14). Sultan who called himself Naib-i-Khudai or Deputy of God was:
a). Iltutmish
b). Balban
c). Alla-ud-Din Khilji
d). none of these
(15). Timur (Tamerlane) invaded India during the reign of :
a). Nasiruddin Muhammad
b). Tughlaq Shah
c). Nasiruddin Mahmud Tughlaq
d). none of these
a). Turks
b). Afghans
c). Iranians
d). none of these
(17). Highest point of territorial expansion of the sultanate was during the reign of :
a). Alla-ud-Din Khilji
b). Muhammad bin Tughlaq
c). Firoz Shah
d). none of these
(19). Who selected the site for the city of Agra as his capital:
a). Sikander Lodhi
b). Bahlul Lodhi
c). Muhammad bin Tughlaq
d). none of these
(20). Military officer of the Sultanate who was the highest in Military graduation was:
a). Khan
b). Malik
c). Amir
d). none of these
I attempted my MCQs as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Six months
None of these ( It is 14 years in K. Ali's Book )
None of these ( Rana Uday Singh )
Rana Man Singh
Khawaja Nizamuddin
Akbar ( divided empire into 15 provinces )
Muhtasib
a). 1909
b). 1919
c). 1935
d). none of these
(6). Who was the author of My India Years:
a). Lord Curzon
b). Lord Hardinge
c). Lord Mountbatten
d). none of these
(7). Sanghata Movement was started by:
a). Dr. Hergopal
b). Dr Moonje
c). Dr Swami
d). none of these
(8). Mopla revolt was started in:
a). 1920
b). 1921
c). 1922
d). none of these
(9). Who started the Home Rule Movement :
a). M. A. Jinnah
b). B.G. Tilak
c). Mrs. Annie Besant
d). none of these
(10). The subjects were divided into central and provincial by the Act of:
a). 1909
b). 1919
c). 1935
d). none of these
(11). The first Chief Justice of Pakistan was:
a). Abdur Rashid
b). Sajjad Ali Shah
c). Zafar ul Haq
d. Balban
e. None Of These
7. Razia sultana was the daughter of
a. Qutub Ud Din Aibak
b. Muhammad Ghauri
c. Iltutmish
d. Balban
e. None Of These
8. Amongst the sultans of delhi who presented the theory of kingship
a. Iltutmish
b. Balban
c. Alauddin Khilji
d. Muhammad Tughlaq
e. None Of These
9. Warden of marches was the title of
a. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
b. Mahmood Of Ghazni
c. Muhammad Ghauri
d. Sultan Balban
e. None Of These
10. Ibn-e-bututa was
a. An Arab
b. A Moorish
c. A Turk
d. A Persian
e. None Of These
11. Baburnama is a
a. Travelogue
b. Biography
c. Autobiography
d. Collection Of Poetry
e. None Of These
12. Shaibani khan defeated
a. Babur
b. Ibrahim Lodhi
c. Humayun
d. Akbar
e. None Of These
13. The battle of gogra was faught between
a. Rajputes And Babur
b. Lodhis And Babur
c. Marhatas And Babur
d. Mewatis And Babur
e. None Of These
14. Humayun died from
a. Excessive Alchol Drinking
b. Cholera
c. Battlefield
d. Fall From Library Stairs
e. None Of These
16. During The 16th Century The Pioneer Of Efficient Administration Reforms In India Is
Considered To Be
a. Sher Shah Suri
b. Humayun
c. Jehangir
d. Akbar
e. None Of These
e. None Of These
18. Fateh pur sikri was declared the capital of his kingdom by
a. Jehangir
b. Akbar
c. Aurangzeb
d. Shah Jahan
e. None Of These
19. The chain of justice was hanged for the convenience of people for quick justice by
a. Noor Jahan
b. Jehangir
c. Akbar
d. Sher Shah Suri
e. None Of These
Paper 1
1) Chachnama was originally written in:
a) Persian b) Arabic c) Turkish d) Sindhi
2) First Muslim Expedition sent to India by:
a) Hazrat Umar b) Hazrat Usman c) Hazrat Ali d) Hujjaj bin Yousaf
3) Muhammad Bin Qasim stayed at Makran before entering Sind for:
a) 3 Months b) 2 Months c) 1 Month d) 2 Weeks
4) The first Mosque in South Asia was built in:
a) Sindh b) Bhopal c) Baluchistan d) Bengal
5) The Ghaznavid Rule over present day Pakistan areas lasted for:
a) 300 years b) 250 years c) 200 years d) 150 years
Paper 2:
14) One of the main points of Jinnah's 14 points was Muslim's Representation in the central
Legislature equal to:
a) Half of the members b) 2/3rd Members c) 1/3rd Members d) 1/4 Members e) none of
these
15) The inaugural session of Pakistan's First Constituent Assembly was chaired by:
a) Muhammad Ali Jinnah b) Liaquat Ali Khan c) Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar d) J.N Mandal e)
None of these
16) The First Chief Minister of West Pakistan Province in 1955 was:
a) Abdul Qayyum Khan b) Dr Khan Sahib c) Malik Feroz Khan Noon d) Hussain Shaheed
Suhrawardy e) None of these
17) The First Indigenous Constituion was given to Pakistan by:
a) Muhammad Ali Jinnah b) Liaquat Ali Khan c) Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto d) Chodri Muhammad Ali
e) None of these.
18) In Sep 1958 the Deputy Speaker was killed in the provincial assembly of:
a) Bengal b) Punjab c) NWFP d) Sindh e) None of these
19) In the 1970-71 which party got the majority seats in the National Assembly of Paksitan:
a) Pakistan People Party b) Pakistan Muslim League c) Awami League d) National Awami
Party e) None of these
20) Friday was declared for the first time as an official weekly holiday by:
a) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto b)General Zia Ul Haq c) Nawaz Sharif d) Benazir Bhutto e) None of
these
Paper 1 MCQs
1) Chachnama was originally written in:
a) Persian b) Arabic c) Turkish d) Sindhi
2) First Muslim Expedition sent to India by:
a) Hazrat Umar b) Hazrat Usman c) Hazrat Ali d) Hujjaj bin Yousaf
3) Muhammad Bin Qasim stayed at Makran before entering Sind for:
a) 3 Months b) 2 Months c) 1 Month d) 2 Weeks
4) The first Mosque in South Asia was built in:
a) Sindh b) Bhopal c) Baluchistan d) Bengal
5) The Ghaznavid Rule over present day Pakistan areas lasted for:
a) 300 years b) 250 years c) 200 years d) 150 years
6)Ibn-Batuta travelled for:
kamal ud din ?
muslim percentage in mysore ?
2 4 8 15
voiceroy of daccan from 1667 -1680
shaista khan
delhi life was disturbed by shifting of capital to
daulatabad ??
khawaja baqi billah founded which silsilah
suharwardi naqshbandi chishtiyah none of these
my ans chishtiyah which is wrong
virtual capital of akbar from 1585 to 1598
lahore ?
position of hindus in mahmud ghaznvi army
significant
1. Shah Waliullah translated Holy Quran in ...... language
Persian
2. All India Muhammadan Educational Conference was formed by Sir syed in...
1886
3. Ist session of All India Muslim League was held at.....
Karachi
4. Day of delieverance was observed on
22 December 1939
5. Poor man's budget in india just before partition was presented by...
Liaquat Ali Khan
6. Annulment of Bengal
12 december 1911
7. Cripps visited India on.....
22 March 1942
8. Z.A Bhutto took oath as 4th president on....
none of these (20 december 1971 was not option)
9. 18th amendment passed in year....
2010
10. Who was Governor General of Indo Pakistan during Ist Afghan war...
Lord Auckland (1836-1842)
11. Lord dalhouise introduced doctrine that in absence of natural heirs the
states will be annexed to company rule, it is called as......
Doctrine of lapse
12. ......... designed the mausoleum of Quaid-e-azam
Yahya merchent
13. The first state to join Pakistan after the independence....
Bahawalpur
14. sada e pakistan secret newspaper published fom....
d- none of these
14- Diwan-e-Arz related to the matters of
a- War
b- Land revenue
c- Finance
d- none of these
15- The Rohtas Fort is situated in the province of
a- Khyber pakhtunkha
b- punjab
c- Sindh
d- none of these
16- Which Mughal emperor imprisoned Sheikh Ahmed Sarhandi
a- Akbar
b- Jahangir
c- Shahjahan
d- none of these
17- Where was shah jahan at the time of death of Jahangir
a- Agra
b- Lahore
c- Deccan
d- none of these
18- In which year Noor Jahan died
a- 1625
b- 1635
c- 1645
d- none of these
19- Where is Moti Masjid
a- Lahore fort
b- Agra Fort
c- Rohtas fort
d- none of these
20- Amalgamation of Islamic, Iranian and Hindi architecture to shape Indo-Islamic
architecture was dond by
a- Iranians
b- Greeks
c- Mughals
d- none of these
c.benerji
d. none of these
8.syed Ameer Ali became the Judge of calcutta high court in
a.1886
b.1888
c.1890
d. none of these
9.founder of jamia milliah Islamia
a.maulana Azad
b.maulana jauhar
c.maulana zafar Ali
d. none of these
10.muslim league, london branch founded in,
a.1908
b.1910
c.1911
d. none of these
11. Auther of Book. The spirit of Islam
a.Alama Shibli
b.shaukat ali
c.syed Ameer ali
d. none of these
12. how long is common bounday line between pakistan and afghanistan
a.1300km
b.1400km
c.1500km
d. none of these
13.founder of unionist party
a.chhoto ram
b.sir fazal hussain
c.sikandar hayat
d. none of these
14. muslim league observed direct Action day
c. may 1975
d. none of these
PAPER - I
SULTAN MUHAMMAD BIN TUGHLAQ
Discuss good points and bad points ofSultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq. (2003)
MAHMOOD OF GHAZNA
Mahmood of Ghznas real aim was to establish a Turkish Empire and his Indian
Campaigns were only means to this end. Comment. (2002)
Mahmud of Ghazna, it is generally believed had face to the west and back to the east
and thus heeded less to the making of an empire in the sub-continent.
Comment. (2005)
Mahmud Ghaznavis invasions of India are controversial while some consider him a
Mujahid others consider him an aggressor, which opinion do you support? Support
your answer with strong arguments? (2009)
SULTANATE OF DELHI
Bring out the leading features of the state system under the Sultans of
Delhi. (2001)
Briefly relate the social and cultural effects of the contact of Islam with Hinduism
under the Sultanate of Delhi.(2004)
Describe the salient features of the Muslim rule in the subcontinent under the Sultans
of the Delhi. (2006)
Whom you consider as real founder of Delhi Sultanate? Discuss with judgment of the
roles of Shahab-ud-Din Ghouri, Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and Iltutmis. (2010)
Elaborate the importance of Delhi as the centre of Muslim cultural advancement and
bride of all cities in orient and its devastation during the Muslim rule by the
invaders. (2010)
'Illtutmish was the real founder of Sultanates of Delhi.' Build your own argument on
the statement with relevant facts. (2011)
Discuss in detail the society and culture during the Sultanate period.(2014)
MUGHAL EMPIRE
Bring out the salient features of the judicial administration under the
great Mughals. (2000)
How far do you agree with the view that the moral decay of nobility and the foreign
invasions during the 18th century accelerated the decline of the Mughal
Empire (2002)
"The administrative structure which goes under the name of "Mughal Administartion"
was the culmination of experience gained during centuries of Muslim Rule".
Discuss (2006)
Sophistication in society and culture during the mughal rule reflected the glory of the
empire. Enumerate and highlight the achievement during this period. (2008)
Why the weak and incapable Mughal rulers were unable to rule India, discuss with
reference to the role of nobility keeping in view their main factions and the
leadership? (2010)
None of Mughal succession since Akbar was without a stain of blood. Discuss the
statement with examples and arguments in each case. (2010)
Write a brief but comprehensive Essay on the factors, forces and issues which
contributes in establishing mughal rule in the subcontinent. (2013)
"Taj Mahal marks the perfect moment in the evolution of architecture of the Mughal
Period". Discuss and also mention the distinctive features of Mughal
architecture. (2000)
With the advent of the Mughal, there ushered in a new era of artistic and literary
activities. Explain. (2001)
Discuss the main characteristics of the Mughal architecture and mention some of the
Describe the growth and expansion of the Hindi and Sanskrit literature in the
subcontinent under the Muslim patronage. (2005)
Highlight the role of art, architecture and literature inprojecting the image of muslims
in the sub continent.(2013)
Write a comprehensive note on the art , architecture and literature of Mughal era,
mentioning all the important architectural monuments and literary works produced
during the period.(2014)
MUSLIM RULE
Hindu India lacked historical writings. Muslims introduced historiography here. Could
you record any major historical work of the early Muslim period of the Indo-Pakistan
sub-continent? (2005)
Would you agree with a general assessment that the lack of a codified law of
succession in state affairs marred the growth of smooth administration in
the medieval Muslim rule in the Indo Pak sub-continent? (2006)
Identify and evaluate the short term and long term impact of the Muslim's
invasion on the subcontinent. (2013)
Give a brief review of the Socio-Economic conditions of the people under the sultans
and Mughals.(2013)
"By his political reforms and policy of religious toleration, Sher Shah Suri laid the
foundation of an enlightened government". Discuss. (2000)
Elucidate the importance and effects of Sher Shah Suri's administrative and
economic reforms. (2002)
Sher Shah was the pioneer of a comprehensive system of administration in the sub
continent to be followed by his successors in history." Discuss. (2007)
The comprehensive Reform Programme introduced by Sher Shah Suri laid the
foundation of strong monarchy during Mughal rule. Analyse (2008)
'By his political reforms and poicy of religious toleration Sher Shah laid
the foundation of an enlightened government.' Discuss. (2011)
Why Sher shah suri is called forerunner of Akbar? which policies and measures of
sher shah suri were adapted by Akbar? (2014)
SHAH JAHAN
Shah Jahans rule was regarded as the most glorious period of the Mughal empire.
Elucidate. (2003)
JALAL-UD-DIN AKBAR
"Akbar gave prosperity and restored peace and order due to his policies".
Discuss. (2000)
Highlight the steps taken by Akbar for the consolidation of Mughal Empire.
The religious policy of Akbar was either a lesson for the universal toleration or the
distortion in Islam. Critically analyze (2008)
Akbar is considered not only a great administrator but also a great warrior, write a
detailed note on his administration? (2009)
'Akbar fully realized the absence of national spirit in the Mughal Empire and tried to
build one, but history of his dynasty records that he filed in the taks'. In this context
discussAkbar's policy towards non Muslims. (2011)
Give an account of the campaigns of Sultan Muhammad Ghori. How do you account
for his success over the Rajput rulers? (2001)
HAMAYUN
He (Humayun) tumbled through life and he tumbled out of it. Discuss the character
of Humayun in the light of these remarks and account for his ultimate
failure. (2001)
BABUR
Highlight the salient merits and demerits of Babur as a man and as an Empire
Builder. (2002)
Describe the character and personality of Babar as it emerges from the study of his
own Memoirs. (2004)
Babur failed in central Asia but succeeded in India why? Give a detailed note on
his administration? (2009)
Sultan Altutmish was the real founder of the early Turkish sultanate.
Comment. (2003)
'Illtutmish was the real founder of Sultanates of Delhi.' Build your own argument on
the statement with relevant facts. (2011)
AURANGZEB ALAMGIR
Discuss the career and character of Aurangzeb Alamgir. Where did he falter? (2005)
"The war of succession among the sons of the Shah Jehan was in fact, war between
the two ideologies". Comment and account for the success of Aurangzeb
Alamgir. (2006)
Aurangazeb is generally charged with bigoted religious policy. Write a critical note on
his religious policy. (2009)
How would you evaluate Aurangzeb as a ruler? Discuss in lenght his successes and
failures to supprt your view point? (2014)
What were the measures adopted by Balban to consolidate his empire and
strengthen the authority the Sultan? (2004)
Ghiyasuddin Balban successfully suppressed the internal and external rebellion that
provided stability to his reign. Analyze (2008)
'Internal consolidation rather than territorial expansion was the keynote of Bulban's
policy'. Elucidate. (2011)
Ghiyasuddin Balban managed the defense of the country against the foreign
aggression and internal danger but called for re-organization of administration to
make it effective". Comment.(2012)
Narrate the steps taken by Ghiyas ud din balban for consolidating his rule. (2013)
How did Ghayasuddin balban consolidate his rule ?What were his major
achievements as a ruler? (2014)
Describe the fiscal reforms of Alauddin Khilji. Mow far he was ahead of his
time? (2005)
Allaudin Khilji's administrative and economic policies were more successfuul than his
foreign conquests (2008)
Give an account of market regulations and price control system of Allaudin Khilji?
(2014)
ARAB ACQUISITION
'The Arab conquest of Sind was only an episode in the history of India and of Islam,
a triumph without results". Do you agree with the view? (2004)
How would you justify the statement that "Sindh is Babul-Islam with reference to
the Arab conquest of Sindh? (2007)
Trace the history of Arab Conquests of present day Pakistan highlighting the
contributions of the Muslim in transformation of the society and culture. (2010)
Analyse the impact of the conquest of Sindh led by Muhammad Bin Qasim. Is it
correct to say that this conquest was a mere episode in the history of Sub
Continent. (2011)
Conquest of sind produced everlasting results not only in sindh but also in al over the
South asia" discuss.(2012)
MUSLIM SAINTS
Briefly review the relations of Ulama and Mashaikh with the Khalji. and Tughluq
Sultans. (2000)
Give a brief review of the services rendered by the Muslim Saints for the propagation
of Islam during the sultanate period. (2006)
Discuss at length the services rendered for Islam by Hazrat Mujaddid Alf
Sani. (2007)
Discuss the role of Hazrat Mujadid Alf sani in the revival of Muslim values and
traditions with special reference to his opposition to Akbars religious policy? (2009)
Give brief account of the services rendered by sufis and Ulemas in developing the
Muslim society in the sub continent.(2013)
MISCELLANEOUS
The slave system was a source of weakness as well as strength in the early Turkish
Empire. Discuss. (2001)
Trace the rise of the Bakhti Movement. Examine its teachings and contribution to
society and culture. (2007)
Compare the South Asian plain society with the desert and mountain society invaders
applying Ibn-i-Khalduns philosophy. (2010)
"The reign of Firuz tughlaq closed the most brilliant Epoch of the Muslim Rule in India
before the reign of Akbar" comment. (2013)
PAPER - II
BRITISH EAST INDIA COMPANY
Give an account of the arrival of the English in subcontinent. Trace, historically the
the manner in which they succeeded in establishing factories and trade centre in indo
Pakistan. Also the circumstances which forced the east India company to assume the
shape of power from peace ful trade company.(2012)
Analysis the impact of the British East India Company's rule (1757- 1857) upon the
Muslim of indo pak subcontinent. (2013)
How the British East India Company emerged as a Political force from a trading
firm? (2014)
Evaluate the impact of the services rendered by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan towards the
regeneration of the Muslims. (2000)
What role did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan play in the reawakening of the Muslims of the
sub-Continent? Discuss. (2007)
ALIGARH MOVEMENT
What is meant by the Aligarh Movement? Critically examine its services to the
cause of education. (2006)
Examine Aligarh movement and services rendered by sir syed ahmed khan to
the uplift the educational services for the awakening of the muslims of sub continent.
(2012)
Bring out the role of aligarh movement in the intellectual and political awakening of
the Muslims of sub continent. (2013)
CABINET MISSION
Discus in detail the Cabinet Mission Plan and analyze the causes of its failure (2002)
Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 is considered by some quarters as the best alternative
for the partition of India in 1947. Discuss its main recommendations and also analyze
why it failed to get the approval from the major political parties of India? (2010)
What circumstances led to the partition of Bengal in 1905? How it affected HinduBritish and Hindu-Muslim relations? Discuss in detail (2009)
What were the conditions which necessitated the partition of Bengal in 1905? What
was th reaction of the hindus and muslims shown towards the partition?(2012)
Give a detailed account of the Congress policies against Muslims from 1937 to
1939. (2001), (2005)
Why the Indian National Congress could not provide sufficient guarantee for the
Muslims to safeguard their rights? Discuss (2008)
Congress rule during 1937-1939 provided an opportunity to all India Muslim League
to reorganize. Discuss congress rule in provinces and its impact on AIML. (2009)
Compare and contrast the manifestos of All-India National Congress and All-India
Muslim League at the time of their establishments. Do you think there were some
common points between the two parties? If yes, how they differed with each other
later on? (2010)
Examine the circumstances that led to the foundation of All India Muslim League.
What were its main objects? (2002), (2006)
Compare and contrast the manifestos of All-India National Congress and All-India
Muslim League at the time of their establishments. Do you think there were some
common points between the two parties? If yes, how they differed with each other
later on? (2010)
SIMLA DEPUTATION
Analyze the significance of Simla Deputation under the leadership of Sir Agha
Khan. (2001)
LUCKNOW PACT
Critically discuss the importance of Lucknow Pact brining out of its merits and
demerits from Muslim point of view (2002)
The Lucknow pact provided a commitment to Hindu-Muslim unity but it soon failed.
Discuss (2008)
KHILAFAT MOVEMENT
Trace the genesis of the Khilafat Movement? What were its effects on the history of
South-Asia? (2006)
The Khilafat Movement Spearheaded the Pakistan Movement and provided the
necessary weapon through which a political war to identify the Muslims as such could
be waged." Discuss. (2007)
Trade the course of the khilafat Movement and assess its significance for the
development of Indian nationalism. (2013)
FOURTEEN POINTS
Write down the fourteen points of Quaid-i-Azam and its importance towards the
creation of Pakistan. (2005)
The fourteen points of Quaid-e-Azam was befitting response to Nehru Report. Give
your analysis (2008)
NEHRU REPORT
"The Nehru Report was not less than a document of slavery for the Muslims".
Discuss. (2000)
Examine those provisions of Nehru Report which affected the Muslims. What was the
Muslim Reaction to those proposals? (2007)
SEPARATE HOMELAND
Do you agree that Minto -Morley REforms (1909) proved a watershed to recognize
the rights of minorities in India? How did it help Muslim League to demand separate
home land for muslims? (2008)
The Allahabad Address of Dr. Muhammad Iqbal was a synthesis of several schemes
and proposals presented by the Indian Muslims for the solutions of Hindu-Muslim
issues. Give an historical account of all these schemes and prposals. (2011)
" The policies of Indian national congress between 1937 to 1947 were such as to
make the partition of India inevitable" Discuss, (2013)
Critically examine the role of Muslim religious parties toward making of Pakistan.
(2014)
QUAID-E-AZAM
Describe the role of Quaid-e-Azam as Father of the Nation from Lahore Resolution to
the creation of Pakistan. (2001)
Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the first Governor General of Pakistan. How
do you analyse his administration as a trend setter and a role model for the good
governance in present day Pakistan. (2011)
Analyse the policise of the Khan Liaquat Ali Khan as general secretary of muslim
league and as a prime minister of Pakistan.(2013)
CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The constitution of 1973 proved to be more lasting as compared with the previous
attempts. Critically examine the factors responsible for this phenomenon (2002)
Amongst many reasons Joint versus Separate Electorate, Language issue and
quantum of representation of different federating units of Pakistan in the
parliament played main role in the delay of constitution making. Critically evaluate
the aforementioned issues highlighting its role in the process of constitution
making. (2010)
Elucidate the reasons of constitutional crises in Pakistan after its inception. Also
examine the role of civil-military stake-holders in lingering the constitution making
process during the first decade of political history of Pakistan.(2014)
Shaikh Mujeeb 6 points became Magna Carta for Awami League. Discuss and
Evaluate its background and Contents. (2009)
EAST PAKISTAN
Separation of East Pakistan was a very tragic incident not only for Pakistan but also
for the entire Muslim World. Keeping in mind the socio-political causes of this
incident, highlight the role played by foreign countries in the separation of Each
Pakistan. (2011)
PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY
Discuss the reason for the failure of Parliamentary Democracy in Pakistan from 1947
to 1958. (2001), (2004)
Why parliamentary democracy could not succeed? What circumstances led to the 1st
Martial Law? (2009)
PAK-BHARAT RELATIONS
Critically review the relations of Pakistan with India with special reference to the
Kashmir Issue. (2007)
PAK-TURKEY RELATIONS
KASHMIR PROBLEM
"The solution of the Kashmir problem can bring Peace and Prosperity in both the
countries of Pakistan and India". Comment. (2004), (2005)
MISCELLANEOUS
Write short detailed note on Pakistans relations with the United States.
Give a brief introduction of Jehad Movement and account for its failure.
Highlight the main events of the period of the Prime Ministership of Liaquat
Ali Khan. (2004)
Elaborate "Two Nation Theory" in the light of the statements of Allama Iqbal. (2005)
Give a brief account of the services rendered by Navvab Mohsin-ul-MulkNawab ViqaruI-Mulk. (2005)
and Pakistans relations with China have proved to be a blessing for peace in the
region. Discuss. (2006)
"Pakistan has always tried to foster good relations with the Muslim countries."
Explain.
Can you support with historical facts that British quit India because it was not
possible for them to stay beyond 1947? Critically comment. (2008)
Syed Ahmed Brailve was a man of action rather than rhetoric his movement after
initial success failed. Discuss and evaluate (2009)
Right from beginning Pak-Afghan relations could not be established on friendly terms.
What has affected the relations of two brotherly neighboring countries? Make a
critical analysis.(2009)
Compare the ideological and social trends highlighting some important aspects of the
General Zia ul Haq and General Pervez Musharaf eras in the history of Pakistan. Do
they had any commonalities or they were totally different in all respects? Critically
evaluate. (2010)
Discuss different socio-political and religious issues among the Hindus and Muslims,
which ended with the 'parting the ways' among them. (2011)
Trace out the originality of thoughts of at least five PAkistani social intellectuals. Also
give a detailed account of their thoughts. (2011)
Give your views about the exact nature of the revolt of 1857. was it a syp mutiny, a
conspiracy or a war of independence?(2012)
The initial years of Pakistan were very crucial for its existence. Discuss. (2012)
" The period between 1912-1916 was notable as a time of growing unity between the
main Indian political parties." Discuss (2013)
Muslim countries look towards Pakistan as a fort of Islam" discuss Pakistan's relations
with the Muslim world.(2013)
Carefully examine the Post-World War II political development of India towards the
division of India and to keep it united in context with the British Government, the
congress and the Muslim league. (2014)
Examine the sectarian crises in Pakistan with a special concern to the Madrassa
element tracing the history of Muslim educational system since the rise of Muslim
power in South Asia; keeping into account the merits and the demerits of the whole
system.(2014)