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(a) Trotsky
(b) Lenin
(c) Bolsheviks
(d) Mensheviks
(e) None of these. (Karl Marx)
(8) Fascism as a political theory originated in:
(a) France
(b) Germany
(c) Italy
(d) Russia
(e) None of these.
(13) God has made this world "a place for work and labour" is the famous quotation of:
(a) AlMauwardi
(b) Al-Farabi
(c) Nizamul Mulk Tusi
(d) Al-Ghazali
(e) None of these.
(14) Felicific Calculus was the contribution of:
(a) Bentham
(b) Aristotle
(c) Plato
(d) J. S. Mill
(e) None of these.
(a) Al-Mauwardi
(b) Ibn-i-Khaldun
(c) Al-Ghazali
(d) Al-Farabi
(e) None of these.
(16) The theory of Surplus Value as a part of communistic philosophy was the contribution of:
(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.
(5) Who was the author of Pirpur Report? Nawab Mohammad Ismail Khan, Raja of Pirpur
(7) When ladies were invited to participate in the Muslim League by the Quaid-i-Azam?
(9) The Quaid-i-Azam resigned from the membership of Imperial Legislative Council on account Rowlat
Act.
(16) The American Supreme Court is the third chamber of the Congress.
(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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(8) The dissolution of Khilafat and the establishment of Grand National Assembly in Turkey was
highly appreciated by:
(a) Montesquieu
(b) Machiavelli
(c) Bentham
(d) None of these
(11) Which of the political philosophers was more admitted by the American Founding Fathers,
and his thoughts on the importance of private property were reflected in the drafting and
historical development of the American Constitution.
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(a) 1985
(b) 1986
(c) 1987
(d) None of these
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(1) An essay concerning Human Understanding is written by:
(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) Al Farabi
(b) Al Manwardi
(c) Al Ghazali
(d) None of these
(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
(a) Plato
(b) Aristotle
(c) Machiavelli
(d) None of these
(a) Al-Ghazali
(b) Al-Maawardi
(c) Al-Farabi
(d) None of these (Ibn-e-Khaldun)
(13) Theory of Divine Right of King was presented by King James of England in century:
(a) 16th
(b) 17th
(c) 18th
(d) None of these
(15) A discourse on the origin of Inequality and the social contract was presented by:
(a) Rousseau
(b) Hobbes
(c) John Locke
(d) None of these
(a) Physical
(b) Natural
(c) Spiritual
(d) None of these
(17) Law is the body of Principles recognized and applied by the state in the administration of
justice is said by:
(a) Holland
(b) Green
(c) Salmond
(d) None of these
(a) 18th
(b) 19th
(c) 20th
(d) None of these
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(1) Originally total number of States of USA was:
(a) 13
(b) 18
(c) 20
(d) None of these:
(a) Federation
(b) Confederation
(c) Unitary State
(d) None of these
(a) 7
(b) 15
(c) 20
(d) None of these
(4) Members of Washington DC in the Electoral College for the Presidential Elections in America
are:
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 1
(d) None of these (3)
(a) 16
(b) 26
(c) 27
(d) None of these
(7) The dissolution of Khilafat and the establishment of Grand National Assembly in Turkey was
highly appreciated by:
(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) 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
(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
(a) 1946
(b) 1949
(c) 1950
(d) None of these
(a) Parliament
(b) Provincial Assemblies
(c) Parliament and Provincial Assemblies
(d) None of these
(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:
(2) Who is the author of Politics in Pakistan: The Nature and Direction of Change?
(a) Khaild B Sayeed
(b) Ilyas Ahmad
(c) Hafeezur Rehman
(d) None of these
(a) Republic
(b) Social Contract
(c) History of Political Thought
(d) None of these
(a) Aristotle
(b) Plato
(c) Montesquieu
(d) None of these( Socrates )
(7) Political Science begins and ends with the state is said by:
(a) Aristotle
(b) Professor Garner
(c) Paul Janet
(d) None of these
(a) Aquinas
(b) St. Augustine
(c) Austin
(d) None of these
(9) The ideas of Aristotle are more acceptable to the West than Platos because he propagated:
(a) Al Farabi
(b) Al Mawardi
(c) Al Ghazali
(d) None of these
(a) Stalin
(b) Trotsky
(c) Lenin
(d) None of these
(a) Burk
(b) Dahl
(c) Max Weber
(d) None of these
(15) Cultural Revolution in China was launched under the leadership of:
(a) Chou-en-lai
(b) Lin Piao
(c) Mao dzedung
(d) None of these
(a) J. J. Rousseau
(b) Hobbes
(c) Locke
(d) None of these
(4) The last Speaker of the National Assembly during Ayubs government was:
(5) Who was the President of US during the Cuban Missile crisis of 1962?
(6) Who was the prime minister of India during the 1965 war between Pakistan and India?
(9) Who is the author of the famous book, The Spirit of Islam?
(10) Who was the architect of the Luckhnow Pact of 1916, between Congress and Muslim League?
(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?
(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?
(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?
(a) Zahir Hussain
(b) Lord Mountbatten
(c) Krishna Menon
(d) Mahatama Gandhi
(e) Jawaherlal Nehre
(f) None of these
(a) 1948
(b) 1949
(c) 1947
(d) 1950
(e) 1951
(f) None of these
(a) 1906
(b) 1901
(c) 1911
(d) 1905
(e) 1909
(f) None of these
(a) 1913
(b) 1914
(c) 1917
(d) 1919
(e) 1921
(f) None of these
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(a) Logical
(b) Legal
(c) Ethical
(d) None of these
(a) Afghani
(b) Irani
(c) Turk
(d) None of these
(a) London
(b) Paris
(c) Geneva
(d) None of these
(a) Monarchy
(b) Aristocracy
(c) Democracy
(d) None of these
(6) The term, "anarchism" has been derived from and word 'anarchia' which is basically a:
(7) Anarchism is the extrerhe left wing of Socialism. It was first expounded as political doctrine
by:
(8) "Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (1789)" Was written by:
(a) Al-Mawardi
(b) AI-Farabi
(c) AI-Ghazali
(d) None of these
(a) Nizam-ul-Mulk
(b) AI-Ghazali
(c) Ibn-Khaldun (
d) None of these
(a) AI-Ghazali
(b) AI-Mawardi
(c) Allama Iqbal
(d) None of these
(a) Rosenthal
(b) Mawardi
(c) Ibn-Khuldun
(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
(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
(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
(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)
(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
(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:
(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
(a) Lenin
(b) Friedrich Engels
(c) Maose-Tung
(d) None of these
(a) 1759
(b) 1859
(c) 1895
(d) None of these
(7) A Muslim Philosopher Abu Hamid Bin Muhammed,born in the year 1058 AD is commonly
known as:
(a) Al-Ghazali
(b) Al-Mawardi
(c) Ibn-e-Khaledun
(d) None of these
(a) Aristotle
(b) Aristocles
(c) Socrates
(d) None of these
(a) 1890
(b) 1895
(c) 1899
(d) None of these
(a) 1015
(b) 1017
(d) 1019
(d) None of these
(12) A book on STATECRAFT namely SIYARAL-MULK or SIYASAT NAMA was written by:
(a) Al-Ghazali
(b) Al-Farabi
(c) Ibn-e-Khaledun
(d) None of these (Nizam-ul-Mulk Tusi)
(a) Al-Farabi
(b) Al-Mawardi
(c) Aristotle
(d) None of these
(a) French
(b) German
(c) Spanish
(d) None of these (Italian)
(a) ST Jones
(b) G.H Sabine
(c) Gettle
(d) None of these
(a) Rosenthal
(b) Ibn-e-Khaledun
(c) Al-Mawardi
(d) None of these (Allama Iqbal)
(a) Monarchy
(b) Aristocracy
(c) Democracy
(d) None of these
(19) Eighteen Century Rationalism,Montesquieu was born in the year 1689 in the house of an
eminent French lawyer.He died in:
(a) 1735
(b) 1745
(c) 1755
(d) None of these
(20) Plato was born 427 BC and died at the age of:
(a) 80
(b) 76
(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
(a) Democratic
(b) Dictatorial
(c) Monarchical
(d) None of these
(a) 1949
(b) 1950
(c) 1951
(d) None of these
(a) Elected
(b) Appointed
(c) Hereditary
(d) None of these
(a) 1985
(b) 1986
(c) 1987
(d) None of these
(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:
(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
(a) 1748
(b) 1848
(c) 1948
(d) None of these
(a) 1915
(b) 1917
(c) 1919
(d) None of these
(17) The US President can declare war with the consent of:
(a) Kamalism
(b) Socialism
(c) Islam
(d) None of these
(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) Rousseau
(b) Hobbes
(c) Locke
(d) None of these
(a) Plato
(b) Socrates
(c) Aristotle
(d) None of these
(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
(a) Lenin
(b) Marx
(c) Hobbes
(d) None of these
(a) Machiavelli
(b) Moutesquieu
(c) Mill
(d) None of these
(a) Realist
(b) Idealist
(c) Rationalist
(d) None of these
(a) 1848
(b) 1845
(c) 1883
(d) None of these
(a) Al-Farabi
(b) Nizam ul Mulk Tusi
(c) Al-Mawardi
(d) None of these
(a) Germany
(b) England
(c) France
(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
(a) Austin
(b) Ibn-i-Khaldun
(c) Laski
(d) None of these
(a) 1973
(b) 1974
(c) 1975
(d) None of these (1971)
(a) 1936
(b) 1948
(c) 1950
(d) None of these (1918)
(a) 4 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 7 years
(d) None of these
(a) 48 states
(b) 50states
(c) 52states
(d) None of these
(a) 1960
(b) 1962
(c) 1964
(d) None of these
(a) 4 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 6 years
(d) None of these
(a) 5 years
(b) 6 years
(c) 7 years
(d) None of these
(a) 4 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 6 years
(d) None of these
(a) 4 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 6 years
(d) None of these
(A) Aristotle
(B) J.S.Mill
(C) T.H.Green
(D) None of these
(3) The concept of legal sovereignty was for the first time given by:
(A) Hobbes
(B) Locke
(C) Bentham
(D) None of these
(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) Anaxagoras
(B) Hermes
(C) Socrates
(D) None of these
(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
(A) 1469 AD
(B) 1527 AD
(C) 1523 AD
(D) None of these
(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
(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
(A) Al-Mawardi
(B) AL-Ghazali
(C) Al-Farabi
(D) None of these
(A) AL-Ghazali
(B) Al-Mawardi
(C) Ibn-Khaldun
(D) None of these
(A) 1930
(B) 1929
(C) 1928
(D) None of these
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(A) Baldwin
(B) Chamberlain
(C) Robert Walpole
(D) None of these
(A) 26 members
(B) 16 members
(C) 9 members
(D) None of these (Now Powers rest with SC)
(A) Britain
(B) USSR
(C) America
(D) None of these
(A) UK
(B) USA
(C) France
(D) None of these
(A) Unitary
(B) Federation
(C) Confederation
(D) None of these
(A) 5 years
(B) 4 years
(C) 9 years
(D) None of these (6 years)
(12) Official name of China which emerged on world map on 1st October, 1949 is:
(A) Two
(B) Four
(C) Seven
(D) None of these
(20) Number of lists of subjects for law making in 1973 constitution is:
(A) Three
(B) Two
(C) One
(D) None of these
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(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
(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:
(vi) The concept of sovereignty was introduced for the first time into politics by:
(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) Ibn-Khuldun
(b) Allama Iqbal
(c) Nizam-ul-Mulk Tusi
(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
(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
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) None of these
(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) 18 years
(b) 21 years
(c) 25 years
(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:
(vi) American autonomy was admitted by the British empire in the year:
(a) 1776
(b) 1783
(c) 1786
(d) None of these
(a) 5 years
(b) 6 years
(c) 9 years
(d) None of these
(a) 96%
(b) 97%
(c) 98%
(d) None of these (99.9%)
(xi) Referendum was conducted for approval of 1982 constitution of Turkey on:
(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:
(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
(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
Political Science 2010
Solved MCQs
Paper-I
i . The sovereignty Islamic Political system belongs to:
a. Majlis-e-Shura
b. Caliph
c. Muslim population
d. None of these
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
a. 5040
b. 50400
c. 50040
d. None of these
a. International Law
b. Public Law
c. Common Law
d. None of these
a. Great Britain
b. India
c. China
d. None of these
a. Canvassing
b. Lobbyingc. 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
a. Federal System
b. Presidential System
c. Parliamentary System
d. None of these
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
a. 750 A.D
b. 850 A.D
c. 950 A.D
d. None of these
a. Ibne Khaldun
b. Ghizale
c. Al Marwardi
d. None of these
a. Mushtaq Ahmad
b. Khalid bin Saeed
c. Larence Zairing
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)
a. 322 B.C
b. 332 B.C
c. 384 B.C
d. None of these
a. Al Farabi
b. Al Marwardi
c. Al Ghizali
d. None of these
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
a. Capital Hill
b. White House
c. 10 Downing Street
d. None of these
a. Sir
b. Czar
c. Lord
d. King
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
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. 1989
b. 1990
c. 1991
d. 1992
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
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
a. British Constitution
b. Indian Constitution
c. Chinese Constitution
d. French Constitution
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
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
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
a. Socrates
b. Plato
c. Aristotle
d. None of these
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
a. Allama Iqbal
b. Al Marwardi
c. Nizam ul Mulk Tusi
d. None of these
a. Mao Zedong
b. Chiang Kai Shek
c. HoChi Minch
d. None of these
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
a. Justice Cornelius
b. Justine Munir
c. Justice Hamood ur Rahman
d. None of these
a. Four Times
b. Three Times
c. Twice
d. None of these
a. Rousseau
b. Locke
c. Hobbes
d. None of these
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
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)
5. Plato intended to build an institution for scientific study of politics and training of
statesman" elaborate (2008)
8. Plato intended to build an institution for scientific study of politics and training of
statesman." elaborate. (2012)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
2. Al-Ghazali was the torch bearer of the Muslim Rationalistic Renaissance. Analyze the
statement in view of his status as a Mujaddid (2007)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
5. Explain the general reasons of military interventions in politics in the developing countries
of the world. What precautionary measures you suggest to avoid such situation. (2001)
FASCISM
1. Discuss the principles of "Fascism" highlighting its historical background. (2004)
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)
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)
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)
2. Rights and duties are based on the principal of reciprocity? Explain. (2006)
4. Critically examine the most important theories of Rights as explained by different writers.
(Minimum three). (2005)
6. Define and discuss Liberty and its safeguards. Enlist the causes of its decline in modern
times also. (2009)
7.Short Note - Right and duties are facets of the same coin. (2011)
8. Define and discuss Liberty and its safeguards. Enlist the causes of decline in modern
times. (2013)
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)
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)
2. Discuss "Democratic Political System". How can it bring even change in the
society. (2014)
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)
4.Write an essay on the structure and powers of the present local Government in Pakistan.
Point out its merits and demerits. (2003)
5.What are the agencies available for formation and expression of public opinion? Also
discuss the methods of influencing his opinion. (2004)
6. Discuss the three principles for constituting the Second Chamber in a bi-cameral
Legislature. (2005)
8. 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? (2006)
9. Point out the problems and prospects of local self Government in Pakistan. (2007)
10. State the grounds on which Mill advocated the freedom of individual's conduct. What
limitations did he apply to this freedom? (2008)
12. 5. Write a comprehensive note on the power of judicial review and its limits in the
context of Pakistan (2011)
13.Critically analyse the Social Contract theory of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau.(2013)
SHORT NOTES
1. Maos views on Individualism. (2009)
9. Asabiya (2014)
10.Social Justice(2014)
11. Oligarchy(2014)
12. Liberty(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)
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)
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)
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)
5. Do you agree that British Political System is known for the cabinets dictatorship? Give
your arguments for or against this idea. (2002)
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)
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)
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)
5. Describe the main features of the French political system. (2007)
6. Describe the salient features of the judicial system in France. How it differs from that of
Britain? (2008)
8. How is the French President elected? Give an objective analysis of the power enjoyed by
the President. (2010)
9. Enumerate the reason for downfall of Fourth French Republic and discuss salient features
of 1958 Constitution. (2011)
10. Discuss the executive powers of the french president in detail. (2012)
11.
Analyze the role of political parties in the post 1958 political system of France.(2014)
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)
4. Examine the Powers of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of USSR. (2013)
PAKISTAN
1. Eighth Amendment. (2000)
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)
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 sub-
continent. (2009)
14. Compare and critically examine the following under 1956, 1962, and 1973 (Reinstated
in 1985 with amendments) constitutions of Pakistan: (2009)
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)
20 . Discuss 18th amendment of pakistan.do u find the principle of social justice in this
Amendment? (2012)
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
1. Communist Party of China. (2000)
3. Explain the Commune System of Peoples Republic of China. How it played role in Socio-
economic development of the country? (2002)
4. What are the main characteristics of the Chinese Political System? (2005)
5. Dengs concept of one country two systems in Chinas political system has succeeded in
achieving Chinese National objectives. Substantiate your answer. (2007)
6. Discuss the organization and the role of the communist part in the Chinese political
system. (2008)
8. Discuss the salient features of the constitution of the Peoples Republic of China in
comparison with the constitution of former Soviet Union. (2010)
9.How political Parties are organized in China? Discuss the organization and function of
Chinese Communist party? (2011)
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)
6. Iranian Political System after the removal of the Shah of Iran (2010)
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)
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)
4. How secure is the future of democracy both in Iran and Turkey after the 9/11
incident? (2003)
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
special reference to "six principles of kamalism" to modernize turkey on western pattern.
(2008)
9. How political parties organize and function in accordance with Turkish constitution? Also
enlist five major parties with names of their founding fathers. (2009)
10. The predominance of the armed forces in the Turkish politics. (2010)
11. How Grand National Assembly in turkey is elected > Discus its Powers and
Functions . (2011)
13. Elaborate the secular aspect of Turkish Constitution and objectively analyze its impact
on Turkish society.(2014)
2. Comparatively discuss the La\v-making process in the Parliament of Britain and Congress
of United States. (2004)
3. Discuss the characteristics of the American Political Party System. How it differs from the
Britain? (2006)
4. Discuss committee system in American congress and point out its demerits. Also compare
it with British committee system. (2009)
5. The Senate of USA is the most powerful upper house in the world. Do you agree with
the statement? Explain your answer with reference to the upper houses of India and
Pakistan.(2010)
MISCELLANEOUS
SHORT NOTES
1-Fundamental rights (2012)
2-social justice (2012)
Most Repeated Questions of Public Administration
Public Administration
1. Define Public Administration.What changes do you forsee in the role of
government to meet the demands of the public in the 21st century?(1998)
5. Define the notion of good governance.Discuss the scope and functions of public
administration within the framework of governance(2001)
10. It has been said that "Administration is the most obvious part of the government
in action;it is the executive, the operative, the most visible side of government and
is ofcourse as old as government itself".Discuss the above statement in light of the
theory and practice of Public Administration(2006)
11. Discuss the general problems comprising the elements of public administration
in detail.(2007)
12. It is said that "PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION is nothing less than the whole
government in action".What is your view about the nature of public administration?
(2008).
13. Write a short essay on the intellectual history of Public Administration (2009)
14. Define public Administration.Explain and justify your definition in comparison
with various other competing definitions of public ad.Do you think public
Administration is different from business administration both in theory and practice?
(2010)
17.Define Public Administration and discuss its nature and scope. Critically examine
the challenges of Public Administration in the 21st Century with reference to
Pakistan. (2014)
Theories
3. Analyse McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y. Do you agree with the view that with
every passing year, McGregor's message has become more relevant and more
important? Substantiate your answer. (2012)
Social Thoughts
3. The enigma of politics in Pakistan could not help democratize the administrative
behavior in Pakistan. Please offer your comments (1997)
9. The Hawthrone studies played a significant role in changing the dominant view at
the time the employees were no different from any other machines that the
organization used." Discuss human relation movement with particular emphasis on
the hawthrone studies?(2008)
10. Public administration is a broad ranging and amorphous mix of theory and
practice. The purpose of public Administration is to frame a superior understanding
of government and its relationship with the society it governs , as well as to
promote public policies responsive to social needs. Public Administration also
institutes managerial practices attuned to effectiveness, efficiencies, and a deeper
human requisite of the citizenry. Discuss. (2009)
Bureaucracy
1. Analyze the ecology of bureaucracy in Pakistan bringing out the linkage between
conditions in which bureaucracy in Pakistan works and their general
performance(1994)
5. Explain the meaning of Ecology. Suggest ecological changes which may improve
the performance of the bureaucracy of Pakistan.(2000)
11. The bureaucracy in many developing countries has played a considerable part
as a change agent in modernizing and development. Why bureaucracy is lacking in
this respect in Pakistan? Elaborate.(2007)
15.Discuss Max Webers concept of ideal type of bureaucracy. How does it differ
from the existing public bureaucracy in Pakistan?(2011)
18.Describe Max Weber's ideal type of Bureaucracy and discuss its applications in
the Modern society.What are its dysfunctions and how these can be overcome to
enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the public sector of Pakistan?(2014)
3. Explain the basic theme and theoretical bases of the 'New Public Management'.
What are the different mechanisms, that have used in pursuing NPM goals by the
governments in different parts of the world, especially in Pakistan?(2012)
Decision Making
Administrative Leadership
4. Compare the Executive Leadership in Pakistan with its political leadership. How
the later can further be improved.(2002)
6. Discuss various styles of leadership? What style of leader you prefer? Justify your
preference?(2008)
a. Authoritarian
b. Democratic
c. Benevolent Autocrat
d. Laissez- Faire
Administrative Accountability
6. Where constitutional powers are limited and their exercise subject to judicial
review, the activities of the legislature, and hence the limits of executive action, are
subject to determination in the law courts.Does this statement effectively explains
the process of judicial review of legislative and executive action in
Pakistan.Explain(1999).
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)
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)
Planning
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)
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)
Organization
2. Identify four theories of organization.Describe one theory which you think can
help in solving the administrative problems in Pakistan(1995)
3. Explain how an organization has its own peculiar structure and function.Despite
their legal entity how the bureaucratic departmentalization frustrates public
deviating from their fixed objectives.(1997)
4. Discuss the Organizational and functional setup of the Federal and Provincial
Governments in Pakistan. How their relationship can further be strengthened.(2002)
Motivation
2.Discuss Herzberg's Two factor theory of motivation and examine its application in
the context of Public Administration in Pakistan. (2014)
Personal Administration
4. All the governments servants are public servants. Please explain how?Where the
fault lies that they tend to dictate but least bother to serve the citizens.(1997)
6. What structural changes would you suggest to change the orientation of public
personnel management in Pakistan from "ruling elite" to "serving civil servants" to
achieve the objectives of poverty alleviation and development.(2000)
8. Why the recently introduced reforms by the Government of Pakistan are severely
criticized by some of the Government Servants, suggest remedies for improvement.
(2002)
Performance Budgeting
1.What is performance budgeting? Bring out its merits, limitations and difficulties.
(2012)
2.Short Note:Performance Budgeting (2013)
Good Governance
2. Explain the concept of Good Governance. How can good governance ensure
efficient and effective public service delivery at the grass roots level in Pakistan.
(2011)
Miscellaneous
1.The flow and management of funds is the lifeblood of our system of public
administration. Explain the governments budgetary system. Is it an inherently
political process?(2011)
3. What is the difference between power and authority? Describe the role of power
in the control process.(2013)
5.Critically examine the control mechanisms and process in Pakistan and suggest
measures to strengthen the system to overcome maladministration and corruption.
(2014)
Short Note
9. Write only the correct answers in the Answer Book. Dont reproduce the
questions.
(10) Financially the performance of public corporations in Pakistan during the last decade
has been:
(a) Excellent
(b) Good
(c) Satisfactory
(d) Poor
(16) The President of U. S. who laid the foundation of the study of public administration
was:
(a) President Wilson
(b) President Hoover
(c) President Kennedy
(d) President Roosevelt
(20) The administrative reforms under which various services were merged in occupational
groups were introduced in:
(a)1960
(b) 1973
(c) 1989
(d) 1994COMPULSORY QUESTION 2001.
Q. 9. Write only the correct answers in the Answer Book. Dont reproduce the
questions.
(6) Which of the following is not of the core values of public administration?
(A) Equity
(B) Efficiency
(C) Effectiveness
(D) Bureaucracy
(E) None of these
(10) McGregor's name is most commonly associated with one of the following:
(A) Bureaucratic Theory
(B) Scientific Management
C) Theory X and theory Y
(D) Human Relations
(E) None of these
(12}One of the four functional imperative of a system identified by the Talcott Parsons is:
(A) Efficiency
(B) Effectiveness
(C) Adaptation
(D) Entropy
(E) None of these
(13) "Entropy" is a law of nature in which all forms of organizations move towards:
(A) Growth and Continuity
(D) Continuous Improvement
(C) Rebirth and Emergency
(D) Disorganization and Death
(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
8. Write only the correct choice in the Answer Book. Don't reproduce the statement.
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
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
(e) None of these
15. Conceptual and Diagnostic skills in an organization are mostly used by:
(a) General managers
(b) Top managers
(c) Middle managers
(d) First line managers
(e) None of these
16. A theory suggesting that people are motivated by a hierarchy of needs was advanced
by:
(a) Douglas Mc Gregor
(b) Arthur D. Little
(c) Abraham Maslow
(d) F. W. Riggs
(e) None of these
17. The extent to which an organization complies with local, state and Federal Laws is:
(a) Social Compliance
(b) Philanthropic Awarding
(c) Ethical Compliance
(d) Legal Compliance
(e) None of these
18. The process by which a manager assigns some of his total work load to others is:
(a) Decentralization
(b) Delegation
(c) Division of work
(d) Centralization
(e) None of these
20. A condition in which the availability of each alternative and its potential pay off and
costs are all associated with probability estimates is:
(a) State of risk
(b) State of certainty
(c) State of mild certainty
(d) State of high certainty
(e) None of these
COMPULSORY QUESTION 2004
8. Write only correct answer in the answer book. Do not reproduce the question.
(1) The connection between the politics and public administration is:
a) Politics seeks to deal controversial issues and public administration is the
means whereby decisions are implemented.
b) The politicians and administrators do not share unique partnership.
c) Public administrator indulges in party politics.
d) Administrators having strong political conviction, they cannot pursue a carrier of public
servant.
e) None of these
2. How the Role of public administration is determined by the people or Government? Can it
be a
a) The civilization fails means the breakdown of public administration.
b) Modern democracy can perform this job well.
c) Moral conviction is vital for its role.
d) Social and economical developments are more feasible than any branch of government.
e) None of these
10. Planning and its technique is common to all human activity such as:
a) Unity of programme and timeliness of programme.
b) Peoples following is necessary for successful plan.
c) Planners require reliable data for success.
d) Coordination is must in viable planning.
e) None of these
12. Public corporation is the innovation of 20th century. The basic features are:
a) Public corporation is a corporation by courtesy
b) It is created for particular purpose.
c) It is the result of Governments entry into business.
d) It has virtue of business management.
e) None of these
15. Centralization and decentralization are the problems of relationship between higher and
lower levels of government. They can be solved by:
a) Introduction of local bodies in the country.
b) Solving territorial and functional problems
c) Solving the jurisdictional disputes.
d) Active determination of external factors between the two
e) None of these
16. Zero-base budgeting evaluates current and new activities and programs which solve:
a) The governmental programs in detail.
b) The risks involving decision-developing and ranking packages.
c) The organizational services programs.
d) The basic developmental issues.
e) None of these
17. The civil services of Pakistan have become a caste by themselves involving public
criticism such as:
a) They are legacies of British colonial rule
b) They have lowered the quality of national life.
c) They have breeded corruption and inefficiencies.
d) They have become professionally incompetent.
e) None of these
Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.
(1) In an organization, if uniformity of standards and policies is maintained and the head
provides direction to all activities, then it is sign of:
(a) Efficiency
(b) Decentralization
(c) Centralizations
(d) Effective Coordination
(e) "None of these
(3) Public corporations have been created with the objective of:
(a) Increased profits
(b) Handling large scale projects
(c) Creating various job opportunities
(d) Operational flexibility and autonomy
(e) None of these
(4) In United State the practice of making appointments in public services on the basis of
political affiliation and personal relationship is known as:
(a) Party Privilege
(b) Spoils System
(c) Fitness Principle
(d) Discretion System
(e) None of these
(5) In some countries office of the Procurator General, has been created to:
(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.
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.
(c) Follow up 'of the implementation of Cabinet decisions.
(d) Provision of staff to Cabinet members.
(e) None of these.
14-The categorization of functions with reference to their direct or indirect concern with the
achievement of organizational goals is called as:
(a) Primary and Secondary functions
(b) Line and Staff functions
(c) Major and Minor functions
(d) Central and Peripheral functions
(e) None of these
17-In the Constitution of Pakistan, the subjects for legislation have been divided into:
(a) Two Lists
(b) Three Lists
(c) Four Lists
(d) Five Lists
(e) None of these
18-One of (he most significant achievement of the Ford Foundation's technical assistance to
Pakistan in I960, was the establishment of:
(a) Pakistan Administrative Staff College, Lahore.
(b) National Institute of Public Administration Karachi.
(c) Secretariat Training Institute, Islamabad,
(d) National Defence College, Rawalpindi,
(e) None of these.
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
4) Each of the following are requirements of twenty-first century managers except that
they:
a) must be prepared to deal with people of different ethnic and racial
backgrounds.
b) must value quality.
c) contend with a workforce whose skills match new tasks and technologies.
d) must personally do things to add value to the organization's ability to meet customers'
needs.
e) value diversity.
6) The process of continuous learning from the full variety of one's actual work and life
experience is known as :
a) learning
b) life-long learning
c) experiential learning
d) organizational learning
e) the manager's challenge
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
(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
(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
(7) The charismatic leadership whose authority has a legitimacy based on charismatic
grounds. Do u think it is suitable in Pakistan on following grounds:
(a) Social - relation grounds
(b) political grounds
(c) Larger mission grounds
(d) organizational grounds
(e) None
(8) There r many bases of administrative leadership, u select one more suitable:
(a) more appropriate base
(b) political base
(c) economic base
(d) dynamic base
(e) institutional base
(f) none
(10) In the best interest of country, what types of planning is more suitable and
appropriate:
(a) Participative
(b) Physical
(c) Social
(d) Economic
(e) None
(11) there are many theories of organization bt all have been classified in two. which theory
u consider viable in present era?
(a) Human relation theory
(b) Mechanistic theory
(c) Behavioural theory
(d) communication theory
(e) None
(12) The units of organization r divided into line unit and staff unit according to their
functions. u name the units accordingly:
(a) Advisory
(b) legislative
(c) judicial
(d) executive
(e) none
(13)`the following r the foundations of modern personal system. which system u preferred
most:
(a) tenure system
(b) merit system
(c) public service as a career
(d) system of position classification
(e) none
(14) there r many sources of coordination and control which r mentioned blow. which source
u consider more viable?
(a) human attributes
(b) function differentiation
(c) specialization
(d) delegation of authority
(e) none
(17) U tick out the correct one machinery which is most effective in financial admn.
(a) Legislature
(b) the central department concerned with financial Admn.
(c) principal financial officers in the administrative deptt.
(d) audit organization
(e) none
(18) the oral and written communication of individual is mentioned in the following. u mark
out the most effective communication.
(a) discretion of the individual
(b) individual skills
(c) individual intelligence
(d) personal contacts
(e) none
(19) the followings r some administrative changes r made made under administrative
reform-1972. u point out the most sustainable change in it:
(a) reorganization of secretariat and departmental structure
(b) eradication of corruption
(c) steam lining of disciplinary procedure
(d) reorganization of system retirement
(e) none
(20) point out the most important defect in public bureaucracy of Pakistan. some are given
below:
(a) Exploitative
(b) Aggrandizing
(c) corrupt
(d) most privileged
(e) none
3. H.Foyal, Terry, Koontz and O Donnel had the following view regarding Administration and
management
a. Management and Administration are one
b. Administration is a part of Management
c. Management and Administration are different
d. Depends on the type of organization
e. None of these
4. Human Relations approach was a metamorphic step in management theory and practice.
The studies for this movement were carried out at
a. Hawthorne plant at Western Electric Company, Chicago
b. Hawthorne plant at Harvard University
c. HRD Department, Stanford University
d. General Electric Company, New york
e. None of these
6. Which of the following was not enunciated as a principle of management by Henry Fayol
a. Division of work
b. Planning and Organization
c. Authority and responsibility
d. Espirit de corps
e. None of these
7. A Plan is a determined course of action. The first major step in the process is
a. Developing premises
b. Stating organizational objectives
c. Developing plans
d. Putting plans into action
e. None of these
15. All of the following statements regarding manpower planning are true except
a. Manpower planning is merely forecasting of demand and supply of humans resources
b. planning of Manpower is a continuous process
c. Manpower plans may be formal or informal
d. Manpower planning is a vital managerial function
e. None of these
16. Job description implies
a. Personal capacities and inclinations deemed necessary for successful job performance.
b. Written statement of the main duties and responsibilities which job entails
c. Process that ensures that right kind of people at the right placed at the right time do
thing for which they are economically most useful
d. None of these
18. A plan for allowing each employee to determine the make-up of his or her fringe benefit
Package is
a. Compensation
b. Salary administration
c. Cafeteria compensation
d. Loaning
e. None of these
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in appropriate box on the answer sheet.
(20)
3.The effective component of an attitude is a specific feeling regarding the personal impact
of the antecedents.
(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
11.One major power that bureaucracy has is simply its staying power.
(a) true
(b) false
14. The most powerful reason for the growing recognition of the global economy is
(a) the growth of international trade groupings and pacts.
(b) that more people are working domestically for foreign employees..
(c) that the major cities of the western world are culturally heterogeneous.
(d) that domestic organization are feeling the impact of international competition.
15. The learned and shared ways of thinking and doing things found among members of a
society is known as:
(a) Parochialism
(b) Culture shock
(c) Culture
(d) Ethnocentrism
(e) Domestic multiculturalism
19. The key elements of the communication process include all but which of the following:
(a) An interpreter
(b) A receiver
(c) A source
(d) Feedback
(e) Noise
20. Nonverbal communication is:
(a) The acknowledgment of a message and a response to its reception.
(b) Communication through physical gesture
(c) The same as noise
(d) Anything that interferes with the effectiveness of the communication attempt
(e) Often unimportant during interviews.
Q1. Select the best option / answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer
Sheet. (20).
(iv) The three components that compromise publicness and privateness in society are:
(a) bureaucracy, consistancy and budget
(b) administration, management and organization
(c) execution, regulation and structure
(d) agency, access, interest
(e) None of these
(x) Supervision as a mechanism of control over subordinates has been founded to be:
(a) the most effective mechanism of control
(b) as effective as input control
(c) the less effective mechanism of control
(d) more effective than behavior control
(e) None of these
(xix) one of the salient feature of civil service system of Pakistan is:
(a) preference for contract appointments
(b) preference for professionals
(c) preference for generalists
(d) preference for doctors
(e) None of these
(xx) Public goods differ from private goods on the basis of:
(a) price
(b) delivery
(c) exclusion
(d) public interest
(e) None of these
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 N-
fixation? (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)
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
Short Notes: Hybrid seed production (2006)
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)
Importance of Agricultural Marketing and Research in Pakistan can not be ignored,
despite all efforts to stabilize the markets of agricultural produces; there are still
many gaps in efficient and substantial system for prices of these produces. Discuss in
detail the present system and ways of its improvement in future keeping in view
Globalization and WTO.(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)
Short Notes : Water logging and salinity in Pakistan. (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)
COMPULSORY QUESTION
(9) Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) is the term used for the organism
produced through the application of:
(a) Genetic Engineering
(b) Mendelian Genetics
(c) None of these
(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
(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
(2) The soil Survey of Pakistan has identified classes of land under a system
of land capability classes:
(a) Six classes
(b) Seven classes
(c) Eight classes
(d) Nine classes
(e) None of these
COMPULSORY QUESTION
8. Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the
questions.
(6) Free living animal that attacks and feed on other organisms is:
(a) Predator
(b) Parasite
(c) Scavengers
(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
COMPULSORY QUESTION
8. Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the
questions.
(8) When soil surface is protected with residue of a crop, the practice is called:
(a) Nitrogen fixation
(b) Sheet erosion
(c) Tillage
(d) Mulching
(e) None of these
COMPULSORY QUESTION
8. Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the
questions.
(9) A group of similar looking plants that has approved for general
cultivation in a ecological zone is called:
(a) Variety
(b) Strain
(c) Taxonomy
(d) None of these
COMPULSORY QUESTION
Q8) Write only the correct answer in the Answer Booklet. Do not reproduce
the question.
15) The cotton species providing main raw material for textile industry is:
a) Gossypium hirsutum (Please confirm it)
b) Gossypium arboreum
c) Gossypium thurberii
d) None os these
16) Inbred lines are developed through selection and inbreeding in:
a) Self pollinated crops
b) Cross pollinated crops
c) Asexually propagated crops
d) None of these
COMPULSORY QUESTION
8. Write only correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the
question.
(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
(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
(7) Quantitative traits are measurable traits that show:
(a) Discontinuous variation
(b) Continuous variation
(c) Phenotypic
(d) None of these
(19) It is the outmost layer of the animal cell, it is thin, delicate, elastic,
and capable of self repair. The statement is true for:
(a) Cell wall
(b) Cell membrane
(c) Middle Lamella
(d) Nuclear membrane
COMPULSORY
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
(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
(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
(7) Increased vigour growth of a hybrid over parents is called:
(a) Heterosis
(b) Heterozygous
(c) Hybridization
(d) None of these
(8) Cropping pattern in which the second crop is started amidst the first
crop before it has been harvested is called:
(a) Relay cropping
(b) Multiple cropping
(c) Double cropping
(d) None of these
(9) Time factor of cold days needed by certain plants to produce a bud:
(a) Vernalization
(b) Dormancy
(c) Bloom factor
(d) None of these
(10) A natural dropping of leaves, flowers and other plant parts is called:
(a) Abscission
(b) Fall
(c) Abortive
(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
COMPULSORY
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the
Answer Sheet. (20)
(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
(xiii) Money maker, Roma, Red top are some of the varieties of:
(a) Chilies
(b) Potato
(c) Tomato
(d) Onion
(e) None of these
COMPULSORY
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the
Answer Sheet. (20)
(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
(xiii) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has its headquarters in:
(a) Washington
(b) Geneva
(c) Rome
(d) Paris
(e) None of these
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 agro-
forestry 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)
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 agro-
forestry 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)
Short notes: Forest 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 Agro-
ecological 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)
Conservation of natural resources (Forests, rangelands and watershed areas) as a
key of national food security. (2011)
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-What are weather Maps? Detail the features presented on these maps and bring out
the important of such maps.
2013-What is meant by Map projection.?Discuss different types of Conical Projection and
tell us about their merits and demerits.
2012-Illustrate and suggest merits of dot method while handling demographic data of
Pakistan.
2011- What are topographical maps? Write in detail the feature presented on such maps.
2009- What is the distinction between large-scale, medium-scale and small-scale maps?
Explain by giving examples.
2007- What are topographical maps? Write in detail on the features presented on such
maps.
2006- Describe Map characteristics in detail with example of map design geared either to:
(A) Data communication or (B) Data analysis objectives.
2005- What are the major types of Map Projections under any major type, discuss their
characteristics and uses.
2004- Explain the different methods of Thematic Maps. Discuss in detail any one method
and its merits and demerits.
2003- Discuss the various types of quantitative aerial maps based on statistical data and
show how the use of colors adds to the clarity of distribution.
2003- Compare the usefulness of Simple Cylindrical, Cylindrical Equal Area and Cylindrical
Orthomorphic Projections.
2002- What are AERIAL photographs? How arc these different from Toptgraphical Maps?
Discuss their importance to map making.
2001- Differentiate the weather and topographical maps? Briefly express the various
terms/features which arc associated with these maps.
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
2007- What causes the rise and fall of tides? What celestial bodies are most important in
determining tides?
2003- How are tides caused? Describe the various types of tides.
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
Geography Paper 2
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.
2009- What is meant by cultural diffusion? How is the culture of an area affected by
landscape?
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.
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
2012- Account for the recent floods in the Indus basin and its impact on agricultural lands
and their productivity.
2011- Agriculture is the linchpin of the economy of South Asia. Discuss critically with
special reference to Pakistan.
2005- Agriculture sector is the linchpin of the economy of South Asia. Discuss in detail with
special reference to Pakistan.
2003- Why is irrigation necessary in Pakistan? Describe the irrigational methods practiced
in the Western Highlands of Pakistan?
2000- Discuss the problems of Water Logging and Salinity especially in Pakistan. Explain
the important remedial measures to be taken to control this problem.
2008- Our Planet has shrunk as a result of modern revolution in transport and
communication. Discuss with reference to South Asia and with special focus on Pakistan.
2005- Explain the importance of the means of transportation in the development of a
region. Also throw light on Pakistans transportation Network.
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. Define the term crime? Discuss various ingredients How would you distinguish it from
tort-[A/08][S/2009][A][S/08]
2. Crime is a product of poor economic conditions coupled with social exploitation-[A/08]
[A/10][S/8][S/08]
4. Distinguish between blue collar crime and white collar crime. Is any system of control of
white collar crime in Pakistan -[A/08][S/2009][S/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]
13. Discuss the characteristics of Organized Crime and their types which are preventive in
society-[A/11]
19. Discuss role of Police in society .Measure to change Thana culture in our society-[A/11]
[S/2009]
24. Family is first social experience of person how does it influence his criminal behavior
[A/9][S/08]
27. Define Criminal Libel and discuss common principle of both Criminal and Civil Libel
[A/10]
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]
8. Write only the best answer in the Answer Book. Dont reproduce the questions:
(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.
(6) Qutb-ud-Din was conferred the title of the Sultan of Delhi by:
(a) Agra (b) Delhi (c) Fatehpur Sekri (d) None of these.
(9) Francois Bernier was an/a
(11) Mahmud Ghaznavi is described as "the first pioneer and path-finder for Islam in this
country" by:
(a) Rana Sanga (b) Bheam Singh (c) Bikramjit (c) None of these.
(19) Sher Shah Proclaimed King in:
(a) Nusrat Shah and Sher Khan (b) Adil Shah and Sher Khan
1) Syed Ahmad Shaheed Fought his last battle against Sikhs at ____ in ____
(2) The real names of Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mu1k and Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk are __________
and ______ respectively.
(3 The Zamidar and Comrade newspapers were edited by - - and _____ respectively.
(7) The Cawnpur Mosque Incident took place in the year ____
Tashkand Declaration.
(14) ______ is the name of Boundary Line between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
8. Write only correct answer in the Answer book. Dont reproduce the questions.
(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
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.
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
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
22. The battle between Nadir Shah and Muhammad Shah was fought in 1739 AD at _ _ _ _
a Delhi b Sirhind
c Karnal d None of these
32. The fifth Peshwa Guru Arjan Singh was executed by the Mughal Emperor _ _ _
a. Akbar b Jahangir
c Alamgir d None of these
(thanx tabassum)
Q.8 Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the questions
4). Ch. Rehmat Ali wrote his booklet Now or Never in the year _ _ _
a 1930 b 1932
c 1933 d None of these
5). Nawab Abdul Latif founded Muhammadan Literary Society in the year _ _ _ _ :
a 1863 b 1870
c 1883 d None of these
12. Allama Iqbal obtained his Ph.D. degree from the University of _ _ _ _ :
a London b Ozford
c Munich d None of these
14. Iskander Mirza took over as the president of Pakistan in the year _ _ _ _
a 1956 b 1957
c 1958 d None of these
15. The author of the book Two Nation Theory is _ _ _ _ wife of Shah Jahan :
a Dr. Abdul Hamid b Sir Syed
c Shafiq Ali Khan d None of these
16. The author of the book Political system in Pakistan is _ _ _ _
a Dr. Wasati b Khalid bin Saeed
c Dr. Yar Muhammad d None of these
17. The Canal Water Dispute was solved trough the good offices of _ _ _ _
a. Secutiry Councial b OIC
c World Bank d None of these
19. Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto inaugurated the new Education Policy in _ _ _ _
a. 1972 b 1973
c 1974 d None of these
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)
of these
(8) Fuad-ul-Fawaid was written by:
(a) AmirHasan (b) AmirKhusrau (c) HasanNizami (d) None of
these
(9) Ziauddin Barni was a:
(a) Poet (b) Commander (c) Social Worker (d) None of these
(10) Alai Durvaza was built by:
(a) Alaul Mulk (b) Ali Mardan (c) Shah Jahan (d) None
of these
(11) Battle of Kanwah was fought in the year: (a) 1527 (b) 1530 (c)
None of these
(13) Humayun was born in the year:
(a) 1508 (b) 1510
(c) 1512 (d) None of these
(14) Akbar was born at:
(a) Agra (b) Kabul
(c) Qandhar (d) None of these
(15) Original name of Nur Jahan was:
.(a) Nur Begum (b) NurunNisa (c) MehrunNisa (d) None
of these
(16) Under Shah Jahan Qandhar was conquered by: (a) Dara *ikoh (b)
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)
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)
(15) The famous book "Hayat-e-Jawaid" was written on the life of:
(16) The Sino-Pak. Boundary Agreement was signed in: (a) 1961 (b) 1962 (c) 1963
(d) None of these
(a) 23rd March (b) 8th June (c) 14th August (d) None of these
(a) G. W. Choudhry
8. Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.
(4) Divan-e-Arx. under Muslim Sultans dealt with offices of: (a) revenue (b) army (c)
irrigation (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
b) 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
14-Nizarnuddin Auliya flourished during the reign of: (a) Alauddin Khilji (b) Humayun (c)
Akbar (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
8. Write only the correct answer in the answer book, do not reproduce the question
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
a) 1868 b) 1877
c) 1885 d) non of these
6). Name the viceroy with whom the simla deputation met
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
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
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
Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.
(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
14-Nizarnuddin Auliya flourished during the reign of: (a) Alauddin Khilji (b) Humayun (c)
Akbar (d) 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
(11) The name of the newspaper edited by Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar was
a) Zamindar
b) Inqalab
c) Al Hilal
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
(5) The first amongst the Delhi Sultans to earn title of "Sultan from the Baghdad Caliph
was:
(a) Qutab uddin Aibak
(b) Shamus uddin Iltutmish
(c) Allauddin Khilji
(d) None of these
9. ______ secured many trade facilities for the English by Emperor J ahangir:
(a) William Hawkins
(b) William Edward
(c) Sir Thomas Roe
(d) None of these
(14) At the time of his coronation at Kalanour the age of Akbar was:
(a) Thirteen and half
(b) Fifteen
(c) Eighteen.
(d) None ofthese
(15) Francois Burnier, the English traveler visited India during the period of:
(a) Jehangir
(b) Shah Jehan
(c) Aurangzeb
(d) None of these
(20) Manuchi was a European traveler who came in the court of:
(a) Shah Jehan
(b) Jehangir
(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
(5) The first amongst the Delhi Sultans to earn title of "Sultan from the Baghdad Caliph
was:
(b) Shamus uddin Iltutmish
9. ______ secured many trade facilities for the English by Emperor J ahangir:
(c) Sir Thomas Roe
(15) Francois Burnier, the English traveler visited India during the period of:
(a) Jehangir
(b) Shah Jehan
(c) Aurangzeb
(d) None of these
(20) Manuchi was a European traveler who came in the court of:
(a) Shah Jehan
(b) Jehangir
(c) Akbar:
(d) None of these
Q8 Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.
(1) Shah Wali Ullah was born in:
(a) 1702
(b 1703.
(c) 1704
(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
Q8 Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.
(1) Shah Wali Ullah was born in:
(a) 1702
(4)When ALL India Muslim League was founded in 1906, one of its aims was:
(c) to promote loyalty to the British Govt
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
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 :
(2). At the time of his coronation at Kalanaur the age of Akbar was:
(6). The office of Vakil became prominent during the reign of:
a). Jahangir
b). Aurangzeb
c). Akbar
d). none of these
(7). Which of the following officers was the guardian of Islamic Law:
(8). Who divided the Mughal empire into provinces for the first time:
a). Babur
b). Hamayun
c). Jahangir
d). none of these
(9). Head of the civil and military administration of the province was:
a). Diwan
b). Nazim
c). Bakshi
d). none of these
(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
(12). Foreign traveler whose account does not throw light on the history of sultanate was:
(13). Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue regular currency:
a). Iltutmish
b). Balban
c). Alla-ud-Din Khilji
d). none of these
(17). Highest point of territorial expansion of the sultanate was during the reign of :
(19). Who selected the site for the city of Agra as his capital:
(20). Military officer of the Sultanate who was the highest in Military graduation was:
a). Khan
b). Malik
c). Amir
d). none of these
1. Six months
2. None of these ( It is 14 years in K. Ali's Book )
3. None of these ( Rana Uday Singh )
4. Rana Man Singh
5. Khawaja Nizamuddin
6. Akbar ( divided empire into 15 provinces )
7. Muhtasib
8. None of these ( Akbar )
9. Nazim ( Governor )
10. Jahangir
11. Abbas Khan Sherwani ( He has written history covering Sher Shah Seri era )
12. Abdul Razzak
13. Iltutmish
14. Balban
15. Nasiruddin Mahmud Tughluq
16. Afghans
17. Mohd bin Tughluq
18. Khalji Revolution
19. Sikandar Lodhi
20. Khan
Question No.1 Select the best option /answer and fill in the appropriate box on the answer
sheet.
(1). In which language Shah Wali Ullah translated the Holy Quran:
a). English
b). Persian
c). Turkish
d). none of these
a). 1883
b). 1885
c). 1887
d). none of these
a). 1920
b). 1921
c). 1922
d). none of these
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
a). 1921
b). 1922
c). 1923
d). none of these
(13). Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the All India Muslim League in :
a). 1911
b). 1912
c). 1913
d). none of these
a). Nehru
b). Tilak
c). Gandhi
d). none of these
a). Anthem
b). Film
c). Novel
d). none of these
a). London
b). Delhi
c). Lahore
d). none of these
a). Culture
b). Education
c). Religion
d). none of these
1) b Persian
2) b 1885
3) b Lord Curzon
4) a Agha Khan
5) a 1909 /1919
6) b Lord hardinge
7) c Dr Swami ( not sure)
8) a 1920/1922
9) c Mrs Annie Besant
10)b 1919
11) a Abdur Rashid
12) c 1923
13) c 1913
14)c Comrade
15)d None of these/TILAK
16) c Novel/ANTHEM
17) b CH. Rahmat Ali
18)a Beverlay Nicholas
19)a London
20)b Education
For Paper II,
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
1.raja dahirs wife name is
a. Jodha Bai
b. Uddipana
c. Rani Bai
d. Shari Mati
e. None Of These(her name was Ladi Bai.plz correct me)
3. Sabuktagin was
a. Son Of Alaptagin
b. Nephew Of Alaptagin
c. Slave Of Alaptagin
d. Son In Law Of Alaptagin
e. None Of These
a. Mahmood Ghauri
b. Alaptagin
c. Sabuktagin
d. Jaipal
e. None Of These
a. Conqueror
b. Sultan
c. Poet
d. Historian
e. None Of These
a. Iltutmish
b. Balban
c. Alauddin Khilji
d. Muhammad Tughlaq
e. None Of These
a. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
b. Mahmood Of Ghazni
c. Muhammad Ghauri
d. Sultan Balban
e. None Of These
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
a. Babur
b. Ibrahim Lodhi
c. Humayun
d. Akbar
e. None Of These
a. Babur
b. Humayun
c. Jehangir
d. Aurangzeb
e. None Of These
16. During The 16th Century The Pioneer Of Efficient Administration Reforms In India Is
Considered To Be
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
a. Shah Jahan
b. Jehangir
c. Akbar
d. Bahadur Shah Zafar
e. None Of These
Paper 1
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:
a) 35 years b) 28 years c) 20 years d) 15 years
11) In the year 1719 how many Mughal Kings sat on throne?
a) 5 b) 4 c) 2 d) 1
20) Before 1857 how many universites had been established by the British:
a) 16 b) 13 c) 3 d) Not a single.
Paper 2:
1) Indian National Congress was established by:
a) An official of the British Government b) A British loyalist c) British dissident d) A retired
British official e) None of these
9) Hazrat Mahal who fought during the War of Independence 1857 against the British was:
a) Queen of Jhansi b) Ruler of Jodhpur c) Begum of Nizam of Hyderabad d) Begum of
Awadh e) None of these.
11) Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah got his early education from:
a) MAO college, Aligarh b) St Patrick High School, Bombay c) Sindh Madrassatul Islam,
Karachi d) Islamia College, Lahore 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
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
5) The Ghaznavid Rule over present day Pakistan areas lasted for:
a) 300 years b) 250 years c) 200 years d) 150 years
11) In the year 1719 how many Mughal Kings sat on throne?
a) 5 b) 4 c) 2 d) 1
20) Before 1857 how many universites had been established by the British:
a) 16 b) 13 c) 3 d) Not a single.
Paper 2:
1) Indian National Congress was established by:
a) An official of the British Government b) A British loyalist c) British dissident d) A retired
British official e) None of these
9) Hazrat Mahal who fought during the War of Independence 1857 against the British was:
a) Queen of Jhansi b) Ruler of Jodhpur c) Begum of Nizam of Hyderabad d) Begum of
Awadh e) None of these.
11) Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah got his early education from:
a) MAO college, Aligarh b) St Patrick High School, Bombay c) Sindh Madrassatul Islam,
Karachi d) Islamia College, Lahore e) None of these.
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
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
1- Which was the capital of Ummayyads at the time of Muhammad bin Qasim's invasion?
a- Baghdad
b- Kufa
c- Damascus
d- none of these
2- Which city was named as the city of gold by Arabs during Bin Qasim's invasion of Sindh?
a- Debul
b- Multan
c- Brahman abad
d- none of these
4- Which sultan adopted the policy of 'matrimonial alliances' towards his rivals who
challenged his authority?
a- Qutb ud din Aibak
b- Iltutmish
c- Balban
d- none of these
9- Jamat khana Masjid at the Dargah of Nizam ud Din Auliya was constructed by
a- Ala ud din Khilji
b- Muhammad bin Tughlaq
c- Firuz Tughlaq
d- none of these
11- During which dynasty Amir Taimur's invasion of India took place?
a- Khilji
b- Tughlaq
c- Lodhi
d- none of these
a.June 1757
b.may 1758
c.march 1756
d.none of these
a.lord clive
b.lord warren hastings
c.lord mayo
d. none of these
a.1840
b.1841
c.1843
d.none of these
a. lord harding
b.lord canning
c.lord minto
d. none of these
a.65 lac
b.75 lac
c.90 lac
d. none of these
a.1880
b.1882
c.1884
d. none of these
a.patel
b.chatterji
c.benerji
d. none of these
a.1886
b.1888
c.1890
d. none of these
a.maulana Azad
b.maulana jauhar
c.maulana zafar Ali
d. none of these
a.1908
b.1910
c.1911
d. none of these
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
a.chhoto ram
b.sir fazal hussain
c.sikandar hayat
d. none of these
a.aug 1947
b.sept 1947
c.dec 1947
d. none of these
a.Ali imam
b.M.A jinnah
c.Ameer ali
d. none of these
a.fazal Illahi
b.habib Ullah khan
c.wasim sajjad
d. none of these
a.dec, 1973
b.dec, 1974
c. may 1975
d. none of these
PAPER - I
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)
"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
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)
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
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)
SHAH WALI ULLAH
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)
PARTITION OF BENGAL (1905)
What circumstances led to the partition of Bengal in 1905? How it affected Hindu-
British 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
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)
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
Give a historical survey of Pakistan's relations with Turkey. (2011)
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 Viqar-
uI-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)
Discuss in detail various regional separatist movements which developed in Pakistan
with a special reference to the mishandling of the Balochistan case. In you opinion
what is the solution of the current crises of our country.(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)