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PART I (MCQs) Maximum 30 Minutes (PART-II) Maximum Marks: 80
Note: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL Marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at One Place instead of at different
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SECTION-I
Q. 2. The American Senate today is the most powerful legislative body in the world.
Q.3. The British P.M. is a shining moon among stars. In the light of this statement discuss carefully
the position and powers of English Prime Minister.
Q.4. What is Supreme Soviet? Discuss its powers and functions.
SECTION-II
Q.5. Discuss the role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in rise of Muslim National in Sub-continent.
Q.6. How Grand National Assembly of Turkey is elected? Discuss its powers and functions.
Q.7. Discuss the salient features of Chinese Constitution (1982).
Q.8. Write Note on any two of the following:
(a) Reasons for the failure of 1956 Constitution.
(b) India is a Secular State. Critically examine and comment.
(c) Islamic Provisions of 1973 Constitution of Pakistan.

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PART I (MCQs) Maximum 30 Minutes (PART-II) Maximum Marks: 80
Note: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL Marks.
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PART-II
Q. 2. Critically examine the concepts of Hobbes and Locke about `Social Contract.
Q.3. Discuss in detail Ibne Khalduns concept of `Asbiyah.
Q.4. Equal distribution of wealth, explain this statement in the light of Marxs philosophy.
Q.5. Write NOTES on any Two of the following:
(a) Benthams `Utility
(b) Philosopher King
(c) Pressure group
Q.6. Discuss in detail the concept of sovereignty and explain its attributes.
Q.7. How public opinion is made and how it can be measured.
Q.8. How local self government strengthens democracy. Why this system is unable to work
consistently and successfully in Pakistan?

2014
Political Science Papers 2014

Paper I

Part II

Section I

Q. No. 2. Critically examine the concept of "Justice" by Plato.

Q. No. 3. Discuss in detail the concept of "Raisul Awwal" by Al-Farabi.

Q. No. 4. Compare the concept of Millat and Territorial Nationalism by Iqbal.

Q. No. 5. Write short NOTES on any TWO of the following:

(a) Asabiya
(b) Social Justice
(c) Oligarchy

Section II

Q. No. 6. Discuss "Democratic Political System". How can it bring even change in the
society.

Q. No. 7. Discuss the "Political Culture". Also its importance.

Q. No. 8. Write short NOTES on the following:

(a) Liberty
(b) Separation of Power
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Paper II

Part II

Section I

Q. No. 2. Discuss the powers and functions of US Senate. Also explain the concept of
Senatorial Courtesy.

Q. No. 3. Explain the evolution of British Monarchy with focus on gradual transfer of
powers from the Monarch to the Prime Minister.

Q. No. 4. Analyze the role of political parties in the post 1958 political system of France.

Q. No. 5. Critically analyze the nature of federation in former USSR.

Section II

Q. No. 6. Elaborate the secular aspect of Turkish Constitution and objectively analyze its
impact on Turkish society.

Q. No. 7. How Iqbal's wisdom helped in shaping the intellectual foundations of Pakistan?

Q. No. 8. Write NOTES on any TWO of the following:

(a) Gerrymandering
(b) Rahbar in Iran's Constitution.
(c) Impact of Deng Xiaoping's reforms on China

2013
Political Science Paper I
Section-A
Q2. Examine Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers. Why he has been called
"Aristotle" of eighteen century? Discuss.

Q3. Critically analyse the Social Contract theory of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau.

Q4. Discuss the Allam Iqbal's concept of "Khudi".

Q5. Write short notes on the following:

(i) Ibne Khaldun's concept of Asbiyah
(ii) Marx's theory of Class Struggle

Section-B
Q6. Define and discuss Liberty and its safeguards. Enlist the causes of decline in modern
times.

Q7. Define political parties and their functions. In your view, which party system is
suitable for Pakistan's political system?

Q8. Write short notes:

(i) Independence of judiciary
(ii) Merits of Federation
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2013
Paper-II

Section-A

1. American Senate is "the saucer in which the boiling tea of the House is
cooled".Elucidate.

2. Explain why kingship is not abolished in England?

3. Examine the Powers of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of USSR.

Section-B

4. Discuss the salient features of 1982 Constitution of Turkey.

5. Discuss the Role of Quaid-i-Azam in creation of Pakistan.

6. Give comparative analysis of the Islamic provisions of 1956, 1962 and 1973
Constitutions of Pakistan.

7. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:

(a) National People's Congress of China

(b) Role of "Leader" in the 1979 Constitution of Iran

(c) "There is no such thing as Indian Secularism",Discus

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POLITICAL SCIENCE
paper I MCQs
1- The main book which presents the Montesquieu's philosophy:
a) the Persian letters
b) Prince
c) The spirit of Law
d) None of these
2- Leviathan is a book written by:
a) Rousseau
b) locke
c) Hobbes
d) None of these
3- Al-Farabi translated the work of:
a) Aristotle
b) Plato
c) Montequieu
d) none of these
4- Al-Farabi made everlasting contribution to:
a) Political thought
b) Sociology
c) History
d) none of these
5- Al-Ghazali was appointed in Nizamia College as a professor of:
a) Theology
b) Sociology
c) economics
d) none of these
6- Asbiyah was the term used by:
a) Turkish
b) Spanish
c) Arabs
d) none
7- " The economics is the factor causing revolutions, movements or
wars" is the claim of:
a) Mao
b) Karl Marx
c) lenin
d) none
8- Dr. Iqbal graduated in the year of:
a) 1887
b) 1889
c) 1885
d) none
9- Jean Bodin presented the concept of sovereignty in the book of:
a) Republic
b) Lectures on jurisprudence
c) Republica
d) none
10- According to which view, the law and libert are opposite to each
other:
a) Liberalism
b) Communism
c) Individualism
d) none
11- The term "elite" was first began to use in:
a) France and Germany
b) U.K and U.S
c) U.S and U.S.S.R
d) none
12- The constitution is not written and rigid in:
a) Confedration
b) Federation
c) Unitary state
d) none
13- A voluntary union of sovereign and independent states is called:
a) Confedration
b) Federation
c) Unitary state
d) none
14- Reconstruction of Religious Thoughts in Islam is written by:
a) Ibn-e-Khaldun
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Syed Amir Ali
d) none
15- According to Aristotle, tyranny is the perverted form of:
a) Democracy
b) Aristocracy
c) Monarchy
d) none
16- Despotism means:
a) Rule of individual based on law
b) Rule of individual without law
c) Democracy
d) none
17- Mechiavelli was a:
a) Republican
b) Monarchist
c) Aristocrate
d) none
18- The regimes, like Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and Soveit Union
under Stalin are example of:
a) Authoritarian rule
b) Totalitarian rule
c) liberal democracy
d) none
19- The distinction between the parliamentary and presedential political
system depends upon the relationship between:
a) legislature & executive
b) P.M & Presidnet
c) P.M & his cabinet
d) none
20- Who said, " Law is the command of sovereign"?
a) Jean Bodin
b) John Austin
c) Rousseau
d) none

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POLITICAL SCIENCE
MCQs paper II
1- Quorum of Senate of PAkistan is:
a) 1/2
b) 1/3
c) 1/4
d) 1/5
e) none
2- Under 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, __________ woman/women
can be included as mamber/ members of the Council of Islamic
Ideology:
a)No
b) One
c) Two
c) Three
3- Financial Powers of the Senate of Pakistan are _________ to the
National Assembly of Pakistan:
a) Equal
b) More
c) Less
d) Nil
4- Islam was declared as the State religion under the _________
constitution of Pakistan:
a) 1973
b) 1962
c) 1956
d) 8th amendment
5- Scientific Society was establishe by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in:
a) 1867
b) 1866
c) 1864
d) 1863
6- The first Muslim who became the President of Indian National
Congress was:
a) Badruddin Tayyab gi
b) Abdul Kalam Azad
c) Zakir Hussain
d) Abul Kalam
e) none
7- Which American president was shot dead due to violation of
convention of Senatorial courtesy?
a) Abraham Licoln
b) Garfeild
c) Jefferson
d) Roosevelt
e) none
8) Pendleton Act was introduced in USA in _________ for the
recruitmnet to government posts through competitive examination.
a) 1905
b) 1901
c) 1885
d) 1883
e) none
9- On 15th November 1777, a ________ of 13 states was created in
America.
a) Federation
b) Confederation
c) Unity
d) Condomenium
e) none
10- The present constituition of Turkey was drafted by;
a) kamal Ataturk
b) Grand National Assembly
c) National COnsultative Council
d) none
11- The Bolshevic Revolution took place in USSR in:
a) 1915
b) 1917
c) 1919
d) 1949
e) none
12- The presidium of the Supreme Soveit of former USSR consisted of
______ members:
a) 333
b) 303
c) 33
d) 25
e) none
13- The quorum of House of Lords is:
a) 3
b) 33
c) 50
d) 100
e) none
14- The Judicial committtee of Privy council was set up by the Act of
_____
a) 1866
b) 1833
c) 1926
d) 1931
e) none
15- Every lord had a right to vote by proxy which was abolished in:
a) 1688
b) 1866
c) 1707
d) 1868
e) none
16- The Privy council consists of _______ members:
a) 30
b) 100
c) 330
d) none
17- The French president is elected by:
a) Electoral college
b) Direct universal sufferage
c) national assembly
d) senate
e) none
18- " Right Honourable" is the title of:
a) Members of the Privy council
b) Cabinet Ministers
c) Judges of the courts
d) None
19- Under the 5th republic, tenure of French president is _______
years:
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 7
e) none
20- American ___________ is known as the Third Chamber.
a) President
b) Supreme Court
c) Senate
 d) House of Representatives
e) none

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Q 1 Plato intended to build an institution for scientific study of politics and training of
statesman." elaborate.

Q 2 Montesquieu with all his faults and irregularities is the father of modern historical
research." explain and discuss.

Q 3 Ibn-e-khaldun perhaps was the first philosopher to realize the relevant importance
of economics to politics. Discuss.

Q 4 short notes on following

1 Rousseau theory of general will
2. Al-farabi theory of state

Part-2

Q 6 Define political science. To what extent can one be systematic in a study of political
process? How " scientific" is political science?

Q 7 discus the principal advantages and disadvantages of parliamentary over

presidential form of govt. With special reference to Pakistan.

Q 8 write short notes on the following

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Q3 What is judicial review? Discus its impact on usa decision making process.

Q4 Discuss the executive powers of the french president in detail.

Q5 Discuss the powers of senate of usa. Also analyse

Part-2

Q6 What is provincial autonomy? Discuss its importance in true federation.

Q7 Discuss 18th amendment of pakistan.do u find the principle of social justice in this
Amendment?

Q8 write notes on any two of the following.

1-Fundamental rights
2-social justice
3-Lok Sabha
4-Supreme court of Pakistan
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(PART-II)2 Hours & 30 Minutes..MAXIMUM MARKS:80

PART I (MCQ)
CUMPULSORY

Q.1. Select the best option and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet.
(20)

i . The sovereignty Islamic Political system belongs to:

a. Majlis-e-Shura
b. Caliph
c. Muslim population
d. None of these

ii. The founder of communism is:

a. Plato
b. Karl Marx
c. Mao-Tse-TUNG
d. None of these

iii. Allama Iqbal was elected as a member of Punjab Legislative Council in:
a. 1919
b. 1926
c. 1935
d. None of these

iv. According to Plato the population of an ideal state should be:

a. 5040
b. 50400
c. 50040
d. None of these

v. Opposite of private law is:

a. International Law
b. Public Law
c. Common Law
d. None of these

vi. INITIATIVE and RECALL methods oftenly used in:

a. Great Britain
b. India
c. China
d. None of these

vii. It is normally the technique of pressure groups to impress the legislature:

a. Canvassing
b. Lobbying
c. Propaganda
d. None of these

viii. John Austin presented his history of sovereignty in a book which was published in:

a. 1632
b. 1732
c. 1832
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. Mughtaq 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

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

PART II

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ii. Attempt only FOUR questions from PART II. Selecting at least TWO questions from
EACH SECTION. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
iii. Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.

SECTION - I

Q.2. Is it correct to call Machiavelli citizen of all states and contemporary of all ages.
Argue.

Q.3. Aristotle was great but not grateful student of Plato. Comment.

Q.4. 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.

Q.5. Write short notes on the following.

i. Ideal State of Al-Farabi

ii. Iqbals views on Ijtehad

SECTION II

Q.6. An Ideal Islamic State is bound to bring revolutionary changes in all spheres of
human life. Discuss

Q.7. Would you agree if it is stated that dictatorship is the only remedy for social,
political and economic instability in a developing country?

Q.8. Write short notes on the following:

i. Attributes of Sovereignty
ii. Opinion Polls.

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CUMPULSORY
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the
Answer Sheet. (20)

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

PART II
NOTE:

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ii. Attempt only FOUR questions from PART II. Selecting at least TWO questions from
EACH SECTION. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
iii. Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.

SECTION - I

Q.2. The Senate of USA is the most powerful upper hosue in the world. Do you agree
with the statement? Explain your answer with reference to the upper houses of India and
Pakistan.

Q.3. Explain how the British democracy is overshadowed by the cabinet dictatorship?

Q.4. How is the French President elected? Give an objective analysis of the power
enjoyed by the President.

SECTION - II

Q.5. Explain the factors that transformed Jinnah, the ambassador of Hindu Muslim Unity,
into the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah of the Muslims.

Q.6. Inspite 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.

Q.7. Discuss the salient features of the constition of the Peoples Republic of China in
comparison with the constition of former Soveit Union.

Q.8. Write a note on ANY TWO of the following:

i. The predominance of the armed forces in the Turkish politics.

ii. The role of the President of India
iii. Iranian Political System after the removal of the Shah of Iran
iv. Role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a reformer

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Section I

Q.2. Examine Montesquieus theory of separation of powers. Why has he been called the
Aristotle of eighteenth century? Discuss.

Q.3. Write note on the following:

i) Appreciation and criticism of Rousseaus theory of General Will.
ii) Maos views on Individualism.

Q.4. Discuss the theory of Kingship as propounded by Nizam-ul-Mulk Tusi.

Q.5. Discuss Platos contribution to the History of political thought.

Section-II

Q.6. Discuss organization & functions of pressure groups. Point out indicators of its
effectiveness also.

Q.7. Define and discuss Liberty and its safeguards. Enlist the causes of its decline in
modern times also.

Q.8. Write notes on the following:

i) Principles of Fascism.
ii) Merits of Federation.

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Section I
Q. 2. Discuss committee system in American congress and point out its demerits. Also
compare it with British committee system.

Q.3. How local government functions in France? Discuss.

 Q.4. what is Supreme Soviet? Discuss its powers and functions.

Section-II

Q.5. How political parties organize and function in accordance with Turkish constitution?
Also enlist five major parties with names of their founding fathers.

Q.6. Write comprehensive note on the following:

i) Cadres scheme in Chinese political system.
ii) Role played by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in the rise of Muslim Nationalism in the sub-
continent.

Q.7. India is a Secular state critically examine and comment.

Q.8. Compare and critically examine the following under 1956, 1962, and 1973
(Reinstated in 1985 with amendments) constitutions of Pakistan:

i) Delegation of Powers. ii) No. of seats in provincial Assemblies

iii) Basic Rights. iv) Mode of Elections.
v) National Language.

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Political Science Paper-I.

MCQs.

Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet.
(20)

(i) The turning point in the life of Plato came in the year 339 BC when he was of:

(a) 24 years
(b) 26 years
(c) 28 years
(d) None of these

(ii) " The cause of sedition is always to be found in inequality" is said by:

(a) Plato
(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 seperated 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

Political Science Paper-II.

MCQs.

Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet.
(20)

(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) 400 years
(c) 450 years
(d) None of these

(vi) American autonomy was admitted by the British empire in the year:

(a) 1776
(b) 1783
(c) 1786
(d) None of these

(vii) George Washington was appointed 1st President of U.S.A. on:

(a) 6 April 1789

(b) 4 March 1789
(c) 20 January 1789
(d) None of these

(viii) For 50 years during 1533-1583 Russia was ruled by:

(a) Alexander the great

(b) Ivan IV
(c) Ivan III
(d) None of these

(ix) Tenure of French senate is:

(a) 5 years
(b) 6 years
(c) 9 years
(d) None of these

(x) Out of total population of Turkey, muslims are:

(a) 96%
(b) 97%
(c) 98%
(d) None of these

(xi) Referendum was conducted for approval of 1982 constitution of Turkey on:

(a) 7 November 1982

(b) 17 November 1982
(c) 27 November 1981
(d) None of these

(xii) The 1st French Republic was proclaimed on:

(a) 8 August 1788
(b) 23 June 1789
(c) 10 August 1792
(d) None of these

(xiii) Last emperor of China ruled the country till the year:

(a) 1810
(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
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ANSWERS OF MCQ'S

Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet.
(20)

(i) The turning point in the life of Plato came in the year 339 BC when he was of:

(a) 24 years
(b) 26 years
(c) 28 years
(d) None of these

Ans:d

(ii) " The cause of sedition is always to be found in inequality" is said by:

(a) Plato
(b) Aristotle
(c) Machiavelli
(d) None of these

Ans:b

(iii) According to Aristotle the end of state is:

(a) Logical
(b) Legal
(c) Ethical
(d) None of these

Ans:c

(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

Ans:b

(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

Ans:b

(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

Ans:b

(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

Ans:c

(ix)" Ilmul-Iqtasad" is written by:

(a) Ibn-Khuldun
(b) Allama Iqbal
(c) Nizam-ul-Mulk Tusi
(d) None of these

Ans:b

(x) " A summary of Plato's Laws" was written by:

(a) Al-Farabi
(b) Al-Ghazalli
(c) Al-Mawardi
(d) None of these

Ans:a

(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

Ans:a

(xii) J.S. Mill wrote a famous book " On Liberty" in the year:

(a) 1759
(b) 1859
(c) 1895
(d) None of these

Ans:b

(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

Ans:c

(xiv) "Re-construction of Religious Thought in Islam" was written by:

(a) Resenthal
(b) Al-Mawardi
(c) Ibn-Khaldun
(d) None of these

Ans:d
(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

Ans:d

(xvi) Montesquieu restricts forms of Government upto:

(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) None of these

Ans:a

(xvii) Rousseau was born on 28 June 1712 at:

(a) New York

(b) Washington D.C.
(c) Geneva
(d) None of these

Ans:c

(xviii) " Man when seperated from Law and Justice is the worst of all animals" is the
saying of:

(a) Plato
(b) Aristotle
(c) Machiavelli
(d) None of these

Ans:b

(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

Ans:b

(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
Ans:d

Political Science Paper-II.

MCQs.

Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet.
(20)

(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

Ans:b

(ii) Lenin was elected as President on:

(a) 24 October 1917

(b) 25 October 1917
(c) 21 November 1918
(d) None of these

Ans:d

(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

Ans:b

(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

Ans:c

(v) In the ancient times England remained under Roman rule for about:

(a) 350 years

(b) 400 years
(c) 450 years
(d) None of these

Ans:b

(vi) American autonomy was admitted by the British empire in the year:

(a) 1776
(b) 1783
(c) 1786
(d) None of these

Ans:a

(vii) George Washington was appointed 1st President of U.S.A. on:

(a) 6 April 1789

(b) 4 March 1789
(c) 20 January 1789
(d) None of these

Ans:d

(viii) For 50 years during 1533-1583 Russia was ruled by:

(a) Alexander the great

(b) Ivan IV
(c) Ivan III
(d) None of these

Ans:b

(ix) Tenure of French senate is:

(a) 5 years
(b) 6 years
(c) 9 years
(d) None of these

Ans:b

(x) Out of total population of Turkey, muslims are:

(a) 96%
(b) 97%
(c) 98%
(d) None of these

Ans:c

(xi) Referendum was conducted for approval of 1982 constitution of Turkey on:
(a) 7 November 1982
(b) 17 November 1982
(c) 27 November 1981
(d) None of these

Ans:a

(xii) The 1st French Republic was proclaimed on:

(a) 8 August 1788

(b) 23 June 1789
(c) 10 August 1792
(d) None of these

Ans:d

(xiii) Last emperor of China ruled the country till the year:

(a) 1810
(b) 1912
(c) 1942
(d) None of these

Ans:b

(xiv) Upto 83% Chinese farmers came under combined cultivation scheme in the year:

(a) 1868
(b) 1946
(c) 1950
(d) None of these

Ans

(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

Ans:c

(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

Ans:a

(xvii)Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian parliament, consists of:

(a) 1300 members
(b) 1400 members
(c) 1500 members
(d) None of these

Ans:d

(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

Ans:b

(xix) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah spent last days of his life at:

(a) Ziarat
(b) Quetta
(c) Karachi
(d) None of these

Ans:c

(xx) Objectives Resolution was made a part of preamble of Pakistan Constitution of:

(a) 1956
(b) 1962
(c) 1973
(d) None of these

Ans:a
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Political Science Papers 2007

FPSCCE.2007
Attempt ONLY FIVE questions in all including Q.8 which is compulsory.
Select at least two question from each PART

Political Science, Paper-I

PART-A

Q.1. Aristotle was a REALIST and not an IDEALIST- explain w.r.t his theory of the Ends
and functions of the state.

Q.2. (a) LOCKE was the father of Modern Liberal Democracy-comment

(b) Describe the basic features of Rousseaus political philosophy.

Q.3. AL-GHAZALI was the tourch bearer of the Muslim Rationalistic Renaissance.
Analyse the statement in view of his status as a MUJADDID
Q.4. Examine the contribution of Allama Iqbal as a Philosopher and as a supporter of
Muslim unity.

PART-B

Q.5. Sovereignty is the most essential element of state hood-explain wrt the
differences in the nature of western and Islamic concepts of sovereignty.

Q.6. Discuss the importance of Political Parties in a Modern state and assess, Their role
as effective instrument of mobilizing Public Opinion.

Q.7. (a) What are the essential pre-requisites for successful Federal System?
(b) Point out the problems and prospects of local self Government in
Pakistan.

COMPULSORY QUESTION

Q.8. Write only the correct answers in the answer book.

(1) Who is called the Intellectual Father of French Revolution?
(a) J.J Rousseau
(b) Montesquiu
(c) Nepolean
(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) Dielectical Spiritualism
(b) Force as the Basis of State
(c) Meterialistic 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) Geremy Bentham
(d) None of these

(9) Modern Political thought begins with

(a) Machiavelli
(b) Moutesquieu
(c) Mill
(d) None of these

(10) Palto 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) Interprat law
(b) Rewrite law
(c) revive a law
(d) None of these

(20) Plato was born in:

(a) 430 B.C
(b) 428 B.C
(c) 387 B.C
(d) None of these

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Political Science Paper-ii 2007

FPSC- CE 2007
POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER II

NOTE. Attempt only FIVE questions including Q.8 which is compulsory. Select at lest
two questions from each part. All questions carry equal marks.
PART- I
Q.1. Analyse the place of President occupies in the U.S political system today. Account
for his supremacy in the Government.

Q.2. Discuss the position and powers of the British Prime Minister. How does
He compare with the American president?
Q.3. Describe the main features of the French political system.

PART-II
Q.4. Make a survey of the role of Judiciary in Pakistan as the Guardian of the
Constitution .

Q.5. Discuss SIX principles of kemalism as the basis of Turkish political system.

Q.6. The Indian Federation is rightly said to be a quasi-Federation having many

elements of a unitary state. Discuss.

Q.7. Dengs concept of one country two systems in Chinas political system has
succeeded in achieving Chinese National objectives. Substantiate your answer.

COMPULSORY QUESTION
Q.8. Write only the correct Answers in the Answer Book.

(1) which amendment in the U.S constitution limits the term of the president to two?
(a) 21st
(b) 22nd
(c) 23rd
(d) None of these

(2) Watergate scandal came to light in:

(a) 1973
(b) 1974
(c) 1975
(d) None of these

(3) The right to vote was given to women in Britian in :

(a) 1936
(b) 1948
(c) 1950
(d) None of these

(4) Known as the Iron Lady?

(a) condolisa Rice
(b) Margarate Thacher
(c) Indira Ghandi
(d) None of these

(5) The Indian president is elected for:

(a) 4 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 7 years
(d) None of these

(6) The united states of America consist of:

(a) 48 states
(b) 50states
(c) 52states
(d) None of these

(7) The American congress consist of :

(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

(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
(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
(b) 5 years
(c) 6 years
(d) None of these

(15) The Turkish Grand National Assembly consist of :

(a) 450 members
(b) 500 members
(c) 550 members
(d) None of these

(16) who was the main Leader of China after Independence?

(a) Lio Shao Chi
(b) Mao Tse Dong
(c) Chu Teh
(d) None of these
(17) The Iranian constitution consist of :
(a) 150 Articles
(b) 175 Articles
(c) 190 Articles
(d) None of these

(18) Pakistans National Assembly is elected for:

(a) 4 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 6 years
(d) None of these

(19) The National people Congress in China is elected for:

(a) 4 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 6 years
(d) None of these

(20) Quaid-i-Azam Muhammed Ali Jinnah died on:

(a) September 11,1947
(b) September 11,1948
(c) October 11, 1949
(d) None of these.

Political Science Paper 2006

Pol sci 2006 paper 1

Attempt 5 qs, two from each sec.
Paper1
Q1 how system of checks and balances works in America?explain its working
Q2 do u agree that cabinets dictatorship in uk has undermined the supermacy of the
parliament?explain.
Q3 discuss the characteristics of American pol system.how it differs from that of
Britain?
Part 2
Q4 explain the salient features of irans pol system
Q5 discuss ideological foundations of Turkish pol system
Q6 why Indian democracy is stronger than that any country in the region. Explain the
reasons
Q7 discuss the problems presently being faced by the federation of Pakistan

Q8 Compulsory qs objective

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Pol Science Paper I 2006

i) Attempt Only Five Questions including Cumpulsory Question#8

ii) Select two questions from each part
iii) All questions carry equel marks
iv) Extra Attempt will not be considered

PART-I
Q1- Explain Plato's theory of Justice. How he tries to impliment it through educational
system?
Q2- Machiavelli enunciated the philosophy of Art of government for effective
disciplineand stability in the satate. Analyse and discuss the basis of this philosophy in
detail?
Q3- It is said that Hegel's dialectical theory was standing on its head but Marx has
reserved it?. Discuss
Q4- Discuss the place of Ibn-e-Khuldun in the history of Political Philosphy?

PART-II
Q5- Rights and duties are based on the principal of reciprocity?. Explain.
Q6- What are the agencies available for the formation of and expression of public
opinion. Also Discuss the methods of influencing public opinion. Can public opinion be
regarded as the 5th essential element of a modern democratic state?
Q7- Write short notes on the following:
i- Banthom's theory of Punishment
ii- Theory of seperation of Power

Q8- Objective Question (Compulsory)

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Pol Science Paper II 2006

i) Attempt Only Five Questions including Cumpulsory Question#8

ii) Select two questions from each part
iii) All questions carry equel marks
iv) Extra Attempt will not be considered

PART-I
Q1- How system of check and Balances works in american government? Explain its
functioning.
Q2- Do you agree in cabinet's dictatorship in UK has undermined the supermacy of the
parliment? Explain.
Q3- Discuss the charecteristics of the American Political Party System. How it differs
from the Britian?
PART-II
Q4- Explain the salient features of Iran's Political system?
Q5- Discuss ideological foundations of Political System of Turkish Republic?
Q6- Why Indian democracy is stronger than any other country of the region? Explain
the reason.
Q7- Discuss the problems presently bieng faced to the federation of Pakistan?
Q8- Objective Question (Compulsory)