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 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2022
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE-II
(CURRENT AFFAIRS)

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be
crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Propose prospective foreign policy options for Pakistan in the wake of Russian
invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. (20)
Q. No. 3. The 2021 Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan presents regional and global
challenges. Elaborate the anticipated policies of the Taliban government and the
regional and global response (20)
Q. No. 4. Muslim Ummah has failed to unite under one roof. The leadership, their internal
wrangling and sectarian divide keeps them away from each other. No wonder the
Muslim world is in shambles in their home countries, at OIC level and at
international forums. Taking a tag from above, discuss ways and means to unite
the Muslim Ummah with a pragmatic approach. (20)
Q. No. 5. How do the nature and possible prospects of US-Russia strategic nuclear
deterrence change with the enforcement of New START treaty of 2021? What
could be the treaty's implications on Pakistan's nuclear program, keeping in view
its defense policy? (20)
Q. No. 6. Numerous political systems- Parliamentary as well as Presidential, have been in
vogue in Pakistan with limited success. Draft your own proposed but practical
system that would result in good governance of the country. Stipulate reasons and
conditions for its success. (20)
Q. No. 7. The US and China have been in an on-going trade war since 2018. In academic
circles, it has been argued that this conflict may as well be the Second Cold War.
Critically evaluate the future world order with main actors as China, Russia and the
US. (20)
Q. No. 8. Write short notes on any two of the following: (10 each)
(a) Poverty & Trade in South Asia and the role of SAARC
(b) A comparison of leadership qualities between Xi Jinping of China and Joe
Biden of the US
(c) 2022 FIFA World Cup and politics of the Arab World
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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2021
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE-II
(CURRENT AFFAIRS)

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.

PART-II

Q. No. 2. What will be the strategic and political implications of the US withdrawal from the (20)
Open Skies Treaty, and how is it impacting the arms control arrangements between the
great powers?

Q. No. 3. What are the similarities and differences between Nagorno-Kaharabakh and Kashmir (20)
conflicts?

Q. No. 4. Last two decades have seen the rise of the right as a potent challenge to the liberal (20)
democracies throughout the world. What are the causes of this rise and how can states
attend to this challenge?

Q. No. 5. Most of the major political parties have committed to the creation of the new provinces (20)
in Pakistan. Should new provinces be created or not, in Pakistan? Elaborate your
answer by giving references from the new provinces debate.

Q. No. 6. Some scholars term Afghan Peace Deal as the US Withdrawal Deal. Do you agree? (20)
Answer the question while discussing the contours of the Afghan peace process.

Q. No. 7. How is militarization of Artificial Intelligence and Computing revolutionizing the (20)
military affairs?

Q. No. 8. Delineate the ways in which Covid-19 has affected the contours of the contemporary (20)
world order.

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2020
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(CURRENT AFFAIRS)

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.

PART-II

Q. No. 2. What impact global climate change will have on the water resources of Pakistan? How (20)
will it affect inter-provincial harmony?

Q. No. 3. Why was Pakistan placed on the ‘Grey List’ of Financial Action Task Force (FATF)? (20)
What are the implications and what measures should Pakistan take to move out of this
list?

Q. No. 4. Given the volatile lockdown in Indian Occupied Kashmir, what are the viable policy (20)
choices available to Pakistan? What can Pakistan realistically do to ease the sufferings
of Kashmiri people?

Q. No. 5. Discuss the strategic contours of Indo-US evolving partnership and how will it impact (20)
Pakistan-US and Pakistan-China relations?

Q. No. 6. Strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific region is increasingly becoming intense. (20)
Define the interests and role of US, China, India, Japan and Australia in the geopolitics
of Indo-Pacific region.

Q. No. 7. Discuss in detail the role of OIC, Arab league and GCC in the Middle East crises and (20)
conflicts.

Q. No. 8. In view of the evolving global alignments and changing nature of major-power (20)
relationships, what is the future of globalism and multilateralism? Discuss with
examples.

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE-II
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TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Examine China strategic vision behind ‘The Bell and Road initiative (BRI)' also (20)
known as One Belt One Road (OBOR).

Q. No. 3. Elaborate the reasons and impacts on Doland Trump withdrawal from climate change (20)
Paris agreement in 2015.

Q. No. 4. What will be the reason of emerging water conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan? (20)

Q. No. 5. Give a critical review of Pakistan Energy Policy 2013 – 2018 (20)

Q. No. 6. How can the corruption elimination strategy be made part of governance system (20)
of Pakistan?

Q. No. 7. How can the governing structure have the capacity to neutralize threats to internal (20)
security of Pakistan?

Q. No. 8. Discuss instrument of techniques of Hybrid warfare in context to Pakistan (20)

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2018
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(CURRENT AFFAIRS)
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is considered as a game-changer. How the (20)
CPEC can be helpful to uplift the Pakistan’s economy? Discuss.

Q. No. 3. Discuss in detail the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and challenges to it. (20)

Q. No. 4. How the United States is trying to keep its dominant position in the Asia-Pacific and (20)
what is the China’s response to it?

Q. No. 5. Critically analyze the newly established Islamic Military Alliance and its future (20)
implications for the Muslim World?

Q. No. 6. Describe the 2017 Qatar Diplomatic Crisis and its impact on the Middle East. (20)

Q. No. 7. Critically examine the Donald Trump’s Policy for South Asia and its implications for (20)
Pakistan and the region.

Q. No. 8. What are the opportunities and challenges for Pakistan as one of the new members of (20)
the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2017
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TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Highlight the role of National Action Plan (NAP) in stabilization of internal security of (20)
Pakistan. Critically analyze its outcomes?

Q. No. 3. What measures do you suggest to improve the security conditions of Balochistan in (20)
respect to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and the role of regional powers
to sabotage it?

Q. No. 4. Critically analyze the US-Russia relations in context of ISIS and its impact on the (20)
security situation of Middle East.

Q. No. 5. Explain the salient contours of the US ‘rebalancing’ policy and China’s assertive (20)
policy in South China Sea and latter’s disputes with the regional countries. Critically
evaluate.

Q. No. 6. The impact of burgeoning US-India strategic partnership over the security situation of (20)
the region and Indian Ocean Region.

Q. No. 7. Critically examine China’s strategic vision behind its ‘One Belt, One Road’ venture. (20)

Q. No. 8. (a). Analyze the effects of commissioning of nuclear-powered ballistic missile (10) (20)
submarine (SSBN), INS Arihant equipped with nuclear-capable missile
called K-4 over the strategic stability of South Asia.

(b). US-India in August 2016 signed Logistics Exchange Memorandum of (10)

Agreement (LEMOA) that will reportedly facilitate the two allies to use
each other’s military facilities to check China’s growing influence.
Comment.

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - 2016
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CURRENT AFFAIRS

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Discuss in detail the efficacy of counter terrorism measures adopted by the government, (20)
especially with reference to the National Action Plan.

Q. No. 3. What measures would you suggest to improve the economy of Pakistan particularly in the (20)
areas of debt reduction and enhancing export capacity?

Q. No. 4. Discuss the possibilities of progress under the recently agreed rubric of comprehensive (20)
dialogue between Pakistan and India. In your opinion what are the major constraints at
present?

Q. No. 5. Discuss the prospects and challenges to the construction of “China-Pakistan Economic (20)
Corridor”. How will CPEC become a game changer for the region?

Q. No. 6. How do you see recent developments in the Middle East, particularly with reference to (20)
deteriorating relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran? What role, if any, Pakistan could
play in reducing the tensions between the two Muslim countries?

Q. No. 7. Examine the emerging strategic competition between China and the US and its impact on (20)
global order.

Q. No. 8. Discuss the adverse impact of climate change on the world and the measures recently (20)
adopted by the Paris Conference to address this issue.

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 CSS Past Papers
Subject: Pakistan Affairs
Year: 2023
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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2023
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book
must be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.

PART-II

Q. No. 2. Write a detailed and systematic analysis of the charismatic leadership of Quaid-e- (20)
Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the leader of Indian Muslims during the crisis-
ridden decade of 1937-47.

Q. No. 3. Having the largest irrigation system in the world, the land of the sub-continent (20)
served as the main food supply basket for the British power for more than a
century, but now Pakistan has to import food commodities. Discuss in detail the
causes of this agricultural decline.

Q. No. 4. Industrialization is the backbone of the modern economic system and uplifts the (20)
standard of living of the masses. Elaborate causes for the hindrance of industrial
development in Pakistan.

Q. No. 5. The evolution of democratic system has always remained a dilemma in Pakistan, (20)
even after passing more than seven decades of its existence the democracy could
not get its roots. Discuss in detail.

Q. No. 6. Joining the US led coalition in the war against terrorism has many short and long (20)
term repercussions for Pakistan. Elaborate.

Q. No. 7. Pakistan is located on the cross-road of South Asia. Explain its geo- (20)
strategic/political importance and challenges.

Q. No. 8. Pakistan is considered to be the fifth-largest youth bulge country in the world. (20)
Given this youth bulge, deliberate on ways forward for Sustainable Economic
Development in Pakistan.

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Year: 2022
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 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2022
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.

PART-II

Q. No. 2. Discuss the role of regional and nationalist political parties in Pakistani politics. How (20)
far these parties are necessary for the political system?

Q. No. 3. Discuss the Federal Structure of 1973 Constitution of Pakistan after 18th Amendment. (20)
Why criticism on 18th Amendment started recently?

Q. No. 4. Evaluate the factional politics of early years(1947-58) and its impact on the democratic (20)
process of Pakistan.

Q. No. 5. Every state designs its foreign policy on its National interests rejecting feelings and (20)
emotions. Why did Pakistan prefer emotions, feelings and Ideology in its foreign
policy? Also analyze its impact.

Q. No. 6. What is the volume of grants, aid and loans in Pakistan’s economy in the last ten years (20)
to stimulate the growth? Discuss.

Q. No. 7. Why did Pakistan join Western Defense Pacts? What cost it had to pay for that? (20)
Explain.

Q. No. 8. Discuss the issues and mistrust in US-Pakistan relations after the withdrawal of the US (20)
troops from Afghanistan.

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2021
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.

PART-II

Q. No. 2. Enumerate the measures adopted by Pakistan to spotlight on the plight of Kashmiri (20)
people in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir after 5th August 2019.

Q. No. 3. Explain “Afghans` owned, Afghans` led” solution of Afghanistan crisis. (20)

Q. No. 4. How CPEC phase II will galvanize industrialization and employment in Pakistan? (20)

Q. No. 5. Discuss the significance of renewable energy resources for Pakistan. (20)

Q. No. 6. How Pakistan should combat 5th generation war successfully? (20)

Q. No. 7. “Political Stability is mandatory for economic prosperity in Pakistan”. Elaborate. (20)

Q. No. 8. Critically evaluate the evolution of Muslim Separate identity in the Subcontinent. (20)

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TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.

PART-II

Q. No. 2. How the reform movement of Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi influenced the history of Muslim (20)
India?

Q. No. 3. China, Pakistan-Russia cooperation will find suitable support mechanism in Shanghai (20)
Cooperation organization (SCO). Elaborate.

Q. No. 4. What are the major provisions of Simla Agreement (1972) between Pakistan and India? (20)
How it was helpful for establishment of durable peace in the region?

Q. No. 5. What is meant by the term “Proxy War”? Are there any extrinsic factors at play in the (20)
internal security situation of Pakistan?

Q. No. 6. Discuss the main features of Political culture of Pakistan. (20)

Q. No. 7. Pakistan’s energy crisis was due to the lack of strategy and political will. Discuss. (20)

Q. No. 8. Discuss revival of Pak-US relations in context of present US-Taliban peace process. (20)

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TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Critically examine Congress Ministries of 1973. How far it is correct to suggest that it (20)
paved the way for the separate Muslim homeland in India?

Q. No. 3. How far the nature of center province relations has changed under various (20)
amendments to the 1973 constitution? Evaluate.

Q. No. 4. What major economic challenges are being faced by Pakistan? What recommendation (20)
do you suggest to deal with these issues.

Q. No. 5. “The population growth in Pakistan can erupt like an atomic bomb”. Comment (20)

Q. No. 6. What are the main causes of energy crisis in Pakistan? What measure do you
recommend to address it ?
(20)

Q. No. 7. Critically analyze the key causes of delaying constriction of dams in Pakistan. Give
(20)
some suggestions to revert this collateral loss.

(20)
Q. No. 8. Efficient use of natural resources can make Pakistan a prosperous nation. Discuss in
the light of present situation of Pakistan.

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2018
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Critically evaluate the foundations of Allama Iqbal’s concept of Muslim separatism in (20)
the context of Indo-Pak Subcontinent.

Q. No. 3. Discuss the 3rd June Plan or Mountbatten Plan and also describe how it was (20)
implemented?

Q. No. 4. Describe the political system of Pakistan. Which form of government is suitable to (20)
make country politically stable?

Q. No. 5. Define non-state actors. ‘Non-state actors are posing more threat to Pakistan’s national (20)
security than threats from external state actors.’ Argue in favour or against.

Q. No. 6. Discuss the nature of centre-province relations under the 1973 Constitution. (20)

Q. No. 7. Discuss the changing trends in Pakistan- US relations since 2001. (20)

Q. No. 8. There is crisis of national integration in Pakistan since its creation. What measures do (20)
you suggest for the promotion of national integration of Pakistan?

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2017
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE-III (PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Pakistan’s national culture reflects unity in diversity. Elaborate. (20)

Q. No. 3. Discus the role of judiciary in the constitutional development of Pakistan. (20)

Q. No. 4. CPEC is a flagship project of One Belt One Road (OBOR) and a regional game (20)
changer. Explain.

Q. No. 5. Explore the significance of Shinghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for (20)
Pakistan.

Q. No. 6. Enumerate the measures adopted by HEC for promotion of higher education (20)
and qualitative research in Pakistan.

Q. No. 7. Explore the option of alternative energy resources to overcome energy crisis in (20)
Pakistan.

Q. No. 8. How general elections in 2002, 2008 and 2013 strengthened democracy in (20)
Pakistan?

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UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
GK-III (PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II

Q. No. 2. Give an account of the life and services of Shah Waliullah. How did he save the Indian (20)
Muslims from political annihilation and religious degeneration?

Q. No. 3. The Aligarh Movement was a pure educational venture but it had deep impacts on (20)
Indian politics. Discuss.

Q. No. 4. Critically analyze the elections of 1937 and the sufferings and grievances of the (20)
Muslims under the Congress rule in the provinces (1937-1939). How much did it help
in popularizing the idea of a separate Muslim state in India?

Q. No. 5. Jinnah in his Presidential Address to the annual session of All India Muslim League in (20)
March 1940 said, “The problem in India is not of an inter-communal character, but
manifestly of an international one, and it must be treated as such.” Write note on the
Two Nation Theory and the Lahore Resolution of March 1940 in the light of this
statement.

Q. No. 6. Write note on the post 9/11 foreign policy of Pakistan. What role do you foresee for (20)
Pakistan in regional and global politics in the near future?

Q. No. 7. Discuss the Kashmir problem in its entirety; throwing light on its background and (20)
prospects of possible solutions to this core issue between India and Pakistan.

Q. No. 8. Write note on the Afghan War since 1979 and its impacts on Pakistan. How far the (20)
emergence of the “Non-State Actors” and Non-Traditional Security Threats in Pakistan
can be attributed to the decades-long warfare in Afghanistan?

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