COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR

RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF

PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC. – 2016

Subject: English (Compulsory)

Time Allowed: Three Hours

Maximum Marks: 100

Q No.1 : Write a paragraph of 200 words on any ONE of the following topics:- (20 Marks)

a) Growing up in poverty
b). Life is either a daring adventure or nothing
c). The richest person is not he who has the most, but he who needs the least.

Q No. 2: Use the following idiomatic expressions in sentences to make their meaning
clear:-

a. Dead wood
b. Waiting in the wings
c. Lump in your throat
d. A chip on your shoulder
e. At the drop of a hat
f. Upset the apple-cart
g. Take with a pinch of salt
h. Think of devil
j. Method in madness
k. A square peg in a round hole

Q:No. 3 : Write a letter to your father on your selection in PMS-2016 (10 Marks)
OR

Write an application to Higher Education Commission for allocation of funds for higher
studies abroad.

Q No. 4 : Write the antonyms of the following words:-

a. Pessimist b. Chaos c . Wise d. Courageous e. Misanthrope

OR

Write the synonyms of the following

a. Ingenious b. Shroud c. Sluggish d. prosperous e. Haughty

Q No.5 : Change the narration of any five of the following sentences:- (5 Marks)

1. he said," Where do you live?"

2. She said," Why are you so sad?"
3. He said, "What a lovely garden."
4. Mother said to me, "Would that your father were here today."
5. He said to him, "Did you lose your pen here?"
6. I said to her," Consult a lady-Doctor."
7. I said to him, " When do you get up?
8. He said to me, "Are you going to school now?"

Q No.6 : Change the voice of any five of the following sentences :- (5 Marks)

1.Tom is writing the letter.

2. Everyone understands English.
3. This surprises me.
4. The fire has destroyed the house.
5. The professor told him to not to talk in the class.
6. She would have told you.
7. The employees brought up the issue during the meeting.

Q No.7 : Paraphrase the following:- (10 Marks)

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears;

I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him.
The evil that men do lives after them;
The good is oft interred with their bones;
So let it be with Caesar.
O judgment! thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

Q N0.8: Make a précis of the following passage and suggest a suitable title. ( 25 Marks)

The history of media in Pakistan shows that Pakistani print media came into existence with
the mission to promulgate the ideology of Pakistan, which was seen as the best option for
the Muslim minority in British India and as a form of self-defense against suppression from
the Hindu majority. However, over the last decade, Pakistan's media has developed into
harsh terrain which has certainly helped shape Pakistan's view towards domestic and
foreign policy for better or for worse. Society and institutions in Pakistan tend to be rule-
oriented. Social media has changed the dynamics of the Pakistani society with strong
influence. Social media has become a driving force to mobilize people for collective action,
social movements and even protests. When there is any injustice or incident that demands
public demonstration, social media plays a key role in pushing them forward. Today one can
easily engage people from diverse background simultaneously for a common agenda as it
ties them up even if they are far across. as elsewhere, social media has become an
important factor in Pakistan's domestic politics. Some believe that social media networking
technologies, which offer an alternative to Pakistan's corrupt and state-controlled media,
have the potential to transform Pakistani politics. In recent years, a growing number of
Pakistanis have come to believe in the revolutionary potential of new technologies,
particularly in the political context.

Q N0.9:. Translate the following passage into English ( 10 Marks)

-‫ ترقی یافتہ اقوام کا طرہ امتیاز اعلی تعلیمی معیارہے‬-‫عصرحاضرعلمی ترقی کی انتہاوں کوچھورہا ہے‬
‫ جن کو جدید تقاضوں سے ہم‬-‫اس مقصد کے حصول میں نصاب اور درسی کتب کو بنیادی اہمیت حاصل ہے‬
‫ زندگی کے اعلی معیار کے حصول میں‬-‫آہنگ کرنا حکومت کا تعلیمی میدان کو فوقیت دینا ثابت کرتا ہے‬
‫ حکومت اس معیار کی فراہمی کے لۓ مقدور بھر‬- ‫علمی ترقی اور اعلی معیار بنیاد کا درجہ رکھتے ہیں‬
‫ دعا ہے کہ نسل نو جدید تعلیمی تقاضوں کو مد نظر رکھ کر پاکستان کی تعمیر و‬- ‫کوششیں کر رہی ہے‬
‫– ترقی میں بھر پور کردار ادا کرے‬

PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC. – 2016

SUBJECT: ENGLISH ESSAY (COMPULSORY)

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS

MAXIMUM MARKS: 100

Write an Analytical Essay of About 1500-1600 Words on Any ONE of

the Topics Below. Begin by Giving a Brief Outline of Your Essay.

1. Human Rights is one of the most fundamental issue facing humanity as

well as the most sensitive and controversial.
2. It is not the years in your life that count. It is life in your years.
3. Extremism in the defence of liberty is no vice and moderation in the
pursuit of justice is no virtue.
4. Economic prosperity of a country is directly proportional to the level of
literacy. Discuss in the context of initiatives taken by the Punjab
Government in the field of education and suggest ways for further improving
it.
5. Dilemma of water and energy crisis in Pakistan. The way forward.
6. Environmental pollution is an incurable disease. It can only be prevented.
Discuss in the context of global initiatives on environment.

RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF

PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC. – 2016

Subject: Mass Communication (Paper-I)

Time Allowed: Three Hours

Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt FIVE Questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English.

Q No 1 : Write a note on the future of magazine industry and opinion pages in the age of
Urdu blogosphere and online magazines. (20 Marks)

Q No 2 : Write a detail note on the duties and challenges faced by the editors in the
newspaper industry of Pakistan. (20 Marks)

Q No 3 : Press freedom demands social responsibility from the journalists. Discuss in detail
the concept of social responsibility which ensures media freedom and continuity in the
society. (20 Marks)

Q No 4 : Write a comparative note on newspapers which are working under the editorship
of Maulana Zafar Ali Khan and Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar. (20 Marks)

Q No 5 : Do you think that radio is still important and effective medium of mass
communication? Discuss in detail the future of FM, Medium Wave and Short Wave radio in
the internet age? (20 Marks)

Q No 6 : Do you agree that mass media can play a significant role in reaping maximum
social and economic benefits from projects like China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CEPC)?
Comment. (20 Marks)

Q No 7 : Review "Gate keeping Theory " by Kurt Lewin and discuss the role of reporter,
sub-editor, news editor and an editor as a Gate Keeper? (20 Marks)

Q No 8 : Write short notes on any two of the following:- (10+10 Marks )

i). Yellow Press

ii). Graffiti
iii). Media as the Fourth pillar of Government

PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC. – 2016

Subject: Mass Communication (Paper-II)

Time Allowed: Three Hours

Maximum Marks: 100

Note : Attempt FIVE Questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English.

Q No 1 : How would you define and explain communication? Write a comprehensive note on
the process of communication. (6+14)

Q No 2 : How can the right of access to information bring transparency in the functioning of
Government and its organization? Does this reconcile with the right to privacy of individuals.
(20 Marks)

Q No 3 : What is journalism and development journalism? Do you agree journalism is

playing a significant role in the development of Pakistan? Discuss with examples. (6+14)

Q No 4 : very advertising and public relations campaign commences with research . Do you
agree or not ? Argue (10+10 Marks )

Q No 5 : What strategy will you evolve as Public Relations Office to counter print and
electronic media challenges while rendering your professional duty? (20 Marks)

Q No 6 : What do you know about Two Step Flow of Communication? Also discuss the role
of opinion leaders in this concept (10+10 Marks )

Q No 7 : Write short notes on : (7+7+6 Marks )

a. Difference between development communication and development support

communication.
b. Difference between Public Relations and propaganda.
c. Difference between advertising and Publicity
PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC. – 2016

Subject: Social Work ( Paper-I)

Time Allowed: Three Hours

Maximum Marks: 100

Note : Attempt FIVE Questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English

Q No 1 : What do you understand by " Social Welfare"? What steps might be adopted in the
light of social welfare to make a welfare state? (20 Marks )

Q No 2 : Describe society? How can the characteristics of Pakistani society be

strengthened? Give significant suggestions. (20 Marks )

Q No 3 : What are the attributes of Pakistani culture ? Why culture is important for the
survival of societies? Justify with arguments. (20 Marks )

Q No 4 : Elaborate the functions of educational and economic institutions for social

development in Pakistan.(20 Marks )

Q No 5 : Why is social change essential for a society? Discuss various existing barriers
against social change in the perspective of Pakistani society. (20 Marks )

Q No 6 : Explain the term " Social Problem". How are illiteracy and environment major
social problems of Pakistan. Give your arguments .(20 Marks )

Q No 7 : Define social norms . In what stages social norms are classified ? Explain in
detail.(20 Marks )
 Subject: Social Work ( Paper-II)

Time Allowed: Three Hours

Maximum Marks: 100

Note : Attempt FIVE Questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English

Q No 1 : Elaborate Professional and Voluntary social work. Discuss the philosophical base of
professional social work with supporting principles. (20 Marks )

Q No 2 : What do you understand by Social Relationship ? How does the Islamic concept of
social relationships influence social welfare of or society ?(20 Marks )

Q No 3 : Social case work problem solving process follows certain steps/stages . Define and
discuss in detail . (20 Marks )

Q No 4 : Groups are made to achieve certain goals /objectives . Discuss the importance of
group work in this reference . (20 Marks )

Q No 5 : Explain term " Community Development ". Elaborate the role of a professional
worker using principles of community development . (20 Marks )

Q No 6 : Discuss Social Welfare administration . How is social action important in the

concept of social welfare ? Give your argument s. (20 Marks )

Q No 7 : What is the concept of social welfare agency ? How is socio-economic development

influenced by social agencies? Explain in detail. (20 Marks )