POLITICAL SCIENCE PAST PAPERS

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. Iqbal’s views on Ijtehad

SECTION – II

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

Q7. 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.

PART 2

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
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

1-views of marx on socialist revolution 2-classical Liberalism

SECTION - II

Q2 Discuss in detail the legislative the legislative powers of the USA President.

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
 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

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",Discuss.

Paper I

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

Paper 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
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SECTION - I

Q. 2 Compare and contrast the different political philosophies of Hobbes and Locke. How are these philosophies
implemented in present day political systems and policy making?

Q. 3 According to Marx "the mode of production in material life determines the general character of social, political
and spiritual process in life". Elucidate.

Q. 4 Discuss the upward and downward development of state, rulers and ruled in the socio-political thought of Ibn
Khaldun.

SECTION - II

Q. 5 What is the Islamic concept of State? Identify issues and challenges to the Islamic concept of state in the
modern times.

Q. 6 What characteristics of society leads to adoption of federal form of government? How it can function
successfully?

Q. 7 Compare and contrast the differing roles played by political parties and interest groups in making public
policy?

Q. 8 What is Fascism and why it is considered to be the child of first half of 20th century events to place in Europe?

PART - II

SECTION - I

Q. 2 To what extent is it true that the President of the United States is more powerful than the Prime Minister of
the United Kingdom (UK)? Justify your answer with comparative analysis.

Q. 3 Discuss the basic norms of regional politico-economic integration and organizational structure of the European
union.

SECTION - II

Q. 4 "A strong political system needs a very strong political economy". Prove this statement by making a
comparative and analytical answer with reference to China and Malaysia

Q. 5 Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah were the genuine leaders who led the
Muslim nation towards success through their socio-political visions in South Asia. Discuss their community services
rendered for the Muslims of the subcontinent.

Q. 6 Discuss the Major issues during the constitutional making process in Pakistan in 1956, 1962 and 1973.

Q. 7 How far do you agree that the Political Parties and Interest Groups have established and demolished the
political system of Pakistan? Critically analyze.

Q. 8 Write comprehensive notes on the following:

(a) Foreign policy making process in Pakistan.
(b) Global Civil Society
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