EXAMINATION, 1985

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III

PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100

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

1.
Give short answers of the following:
a) When was the partition of Bengal annulled?
b) Who was the President of the London Muslim League?
c) Who presided over the annual session of the All India Muslim League in 1930?
d) What portfolio was held by Liaquat Ali Khan in the Interim Government?
e) What is the name of the second highest peak in Pakistan?
f) What is the largest foreign exchange earning source of Pakistan”
g) Name any one language spoken in Northern Areas.
h) When was Pakistani rupee delinked from US dollar?
1) Who is the author of ‘Emergence of Pakistan’?
j) What is the original title of 'Mosadis-i-Hali.
k) Who was the editor of 'Tehzib-ul-Akhlaq.
1) Who was the writer of ‘Shah Nama-i-Islam
m) Write the names of two classes writer in the regional languages of Pakistan.
a) Name the first major dam built in Pakistan.
o) When was the Indus Basin Treaty signed?
P) Who was leader of Pakistan delegation in Bandung Conference?
q) In what year the Boundary Agreement between Pakistan and the People’s Republic of
China was signed?
r) Which country opposed Pakistan’s entry in the UN?
s) Who was the fourth Governor General of Pakistan?
t) Name the pass which links Pakistan with the People’s Republic of China.

2. What were the man proposals of the Cabinet Mission? Why did it fail? 3.
3. Discuss the two major problems faced by the Government of Pakistan soon after
independence.
4. Discuss the significance of the Objectives Resolution in the constitutional history of
5. What are the factors that have deterred agricultural development in Pakistan at the
desired pace?
6. Discuss the steps taken by Pakistan to Islamic its economic system.
7. Discuss the impact of foreign remittances on the socio-cultural values in Pakistan
8. How far ideology has influenced the foreign policy of Pakistan?
9. Our education system has failed to meet the needs of the world of work. Comment.
10. Write notes on any two of the following:
i) Federal Shariat Court
ii) Ansari Commission Report.
in) Nuclear Programme of Pakistan.
iv) Karachi Steel Mills.

EXAMINATION, 1986
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER HI
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours

Maximum marks: 100

Note: Answer any five questions. All questions carry Equal Marks:

1. What is the ideology of Pakistan? Discuss.

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

EXAMINATION, 1987
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100

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

1. .Fill in the blanks:

i) Quran was for the first time translated in Urdu by
ii) In the Sub-continent Suhrawardiyah Silsalah was founded by ______
iii) Haji Shariatullah founded the _________ Movement in Bengal.
iv) The total area of Pakistan is ________ sq kilometers.
v)The main river of Balochistan Plateau is _____
vi) The Standard time of Pakistan is the local time of______
vii)“____________ “was written by____________
.viii) The height of K2 is _____
_
4. Syed Ahmad Khan, Allama lqbal and Jinnah shifted from unity-stance to separatism.
Elucidate.
5. What solid steps would you suggest to pull Pakistan out of factionalism? Why?
6. Identify, beside ideology, other factors which were responsible for the creation of
Pakistan.
7. Suggest practical measures for Pakistan to take in order to cohesify Muslim world for
putting flesh on the shiny body of OIC for turning it into a force to reckon with.
8. Compare and contrast Pakistan’s Afghan Policy with that of its, Kashmir Policy.
9. What would you do with the natural resources, agriculture, industry manpower and
export and import to turn it into a rich country.
10. Evaluate the efforts for promulgation of Islamic System in Pakistan.

EXAMINAXION, 1989
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100

Note: Attempt any Five questions, All questions carry equal marks.

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

EXAMINATION, 1990
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100

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

1. ‘A Strong sense of a separate identity has been one of the prominent characteristics of
the Muslim community in the sub-continent’. Point out the factors that created a sense of
separate identity among Indian Muslims.
2. ‘In the distressed situation Sir Syed endeavoured to make the Muslim psychologically
adjusted to the new environment’. Elaborate.
3. Discuss the importance of separate Electorate in the history of Muslims’ political
struggle in the sub-continent.

4.Explain what type of political system the Quaid-i-Azam had visualised for Pakistan.

5.Examine the Radcliffe Award and discuss its repercussions on the Indo-Pak relations.

6. Federalism has been a continuing cause of political tension in our country. What type
of
federal structure you would suggest for Pakistan?
7. ‘The failure of the cause of national integration in Pakistan and of democracy is
directly
attributed to the failure of its leadership —both political and intellectual’. Comment.
8. Give a brief description of the various programmes for rural development and explain
why
these have not succeeded in improving our rural life.
9. Write a note on the main sources of energy in our country. Suggest measures for the
development.
10. Point out difficulties in the way of our scientific and technological progress. What
would you
suggest to overcome these difficulties.
EXAMINATION, 1991
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100

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

1. Briefly discuss impactof movements for reform —Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi, Shah Wall
Ullah,
Aligarh, Deoband and Nadwah — on Muslims of sub Continent.
2. Separatism is, in part, outcome of Hindu reaction and attitude towards events like
Hindi
Urdu controversy, partition of Bengal, separate electorate and the like. Discuss.
3. Analyse political developments between Iqbal’s Allahabad address and the Lahore
Resolution.
4. Evaluate political sagacity of Quaid-i-Azam demonstrated during his struggle for
Pakistan.
Give examples.
5. Identify issues and problems facing implementation of Islamic Ideology under
contemporary
environment.
6. Explain characteristics of Pakistan’s political culture discussing their relevancy to
understanding of political set-up in Pakistan.
7. Pakistan’s experience with federalism is replete with grievances. Suggest effective
political
and constitutional measures to mollify the aggrieved.
8. Given the limited resources and international constraints, financial technological
andideological, what would be your strategy to bring about meaningful and solid
development inPakistan within one decade.
EXAMINATION, 1992

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III

PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100

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

1. Since the day Muslims set their foot in the sub-continent their concern had been to
preserve
their faith, their culture and their separate entity. Elaborate.
2, “Sir Syed’s contribution to Muslim renaissance in India can be summarized in one
phrase andthat was the inculcation of self-confidence in his people”. Explain.

3. Discuss the developments leading the Muslims and the Congress towards parting of
ways in
the late twenties.
4. Do you agree with the assessment that constitutionalism remained an elementary part
ofQuaid-i-Azam’s political character. Give arguments in support of your contention.
5. Explain the Objectives Resolution of 1949 and point out its significance for later
politicaldevelopments.
6. Discuss population growth as a factor conditioning our social and economic
development.
7. Point out main obstacles in the way of developing our energy resources. Can you
suggest
solutions politically acceptable to all?
8. Under the contemporary environment what should be the main features of Islamic
economicsystem particularly its banking.
EXAMINATION, 1993
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100

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

1. Sum up the consequences of the failure of the War of Independence of 1857 with
special
reference to its effects on the Muslims of South Asia.
2. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan had foreseen that two nations — Muslims and Hindus could not
sit on
the same throne and remain equal in power. Discuss.
3. Describe the main recommendations of the Nehru Report. What was the Muslim
reaction to
them?
4. Do you agree with Sir Reginald Coupland’s view that Congress’s ‘totalitarian
mentality’ and
the attempt to coerce the Muslim League failed and the reaction of Jinnah and has
followers
constituted an historic turning point in the course of Indian politics?
5. What sort of changes does one detect in the belief system that is Islam and that
provides an
important ideological underpinning for the state in Pakistan?
6. Analyse the cause of failure of National Integration in Pakistan.
7. How far is the political instability in Pakistan due to its unstable political parties?
8. Describe briefly the geographical features and the natural resources of Pakistan.
EXAMINATION 1994
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III

PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100

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

1.
Briefly analyze the contributions of Deoband, Aligarh College, and Anjuman Himayat e-
Islam in generating Muslim consciousness and building momentum for the creation
ofPakistan.
2.
Please focus on political developments in British India between 1930-1947. Would you
argue
Pakistan was inevitable with or without Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Take a
position and support your argument.
3.
Write a short note on any One of the following:
a.
Salient provisions of 1935 Act and their impact on constitution making in Pakistan.
b.
Objectives Resolution of 1949 and subsequent demands for Islamization.
c.
Message and thought of Shah Wali Ullah.
4.
Geographically Pakistan is a contiguous and compact state ethnically it is rich and
diverse.
What are the sources of ethnic discontent in Pakistan? What measures would you suggest
to
promote national integration?
5.
How can Pakistan achieve educational and economic development given our current rate
ofpopulation growth?
6.
Given the problems that Pakistan is confronted with in the year 1994, what is your vision
of
Pakistan in the year 2005? Be bold and imaginative, please.
7.
Compare and contrast the logic of nationalization in the 1970's and privatization initiated
inthe late 1980’s. Based on Pakistan’s experience why would you prefer one over the
other for
economic development in Pakistan? Please discuss.
8.
in Pakistan democratic process is fragile because political parties are weak. Would
youagree? What steps would you suggest to develop democratic institutions. Plcas
discuss.
EXAMINATION 1995
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed 2 hours Maximum marks: 50

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

1.
Briefly describe the impact of Muslim rule on social conditions in the Indo-Pakistan
subcontinent.
2.
How did the Muslim society degenerate in the 18th century India?
3.
"The Aligarh Movement brought about a renaissance amongst the Indian Muslims”.
Elaborate.
4.
Define Muslim “nationalism” and trace its ideological development from the Simla
Deputation to the Lahore Resolution.
5.
“Radcliffe’s Boundary Award was an unjust, incomprehensible and even perverse
Award”.
Comment.
6.
Comment upon Mujeebur Rehman’s Six Points and his role in national disintegration.
7. “Foreign aid has practically been a raid on our resources”. How far do you agree?
8.
Account for continuing low literacy rate in Pakistan.
EXAMINATION 1996
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (PAKISTAN AFFAIRS) PAPER-III
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

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

1.
The two distinct if no conflicting trends in the intellectual life of the Muslims, one
modernist
led by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and the other aimed at conserving Old Values and resisting
Westernism led by Ulemas of Deoband and Nadva were reconciled and synthesized by
Allama Iqbal. Discuss.
2.
Analyze the credit side as well as the debit side of the Khilafat Movement.
3.
Compare and contrast the Nehru Report and Quaid-i-Azam’s Fourteen Points.
4.
Muslim Separatism received powerful boosts from Islamic ideology, Quaid-i-Azam’s
dynamism and political sagacity and inherent Hindu bias against Muslims. Interpret
events
from history to support this contention.
5.
In order to strike a favourable institutional balance and perpetuate their rule, Martial Law
Regimes in Pakistan introduced structural chances by demolishing the existing political
structure. Discuss how?
6.
Privatized education with all its merits and demerits has implications for the 21st century
generations of Pakistan. Examine them.
7.
What impact Pakistan's geography has on the socio-economic patterns of its people's life?
Comment honestly and candidly upon the politico-judicial and quasi legislative role of
Pakistan's superior judiciary in the year 1996.