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Political Science
Paper I
Topic Date CSS Past Paper
Part A - 50 Marks
1.Plato 2001 Explain Plato's Theory of Justice. How he tries to implement it through the
Education System?
2003 Plato's Communism was, is and will remain impracticable.
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2004 Examine the main similarities and differences in the Political Ideas of Plato
and Aristotle.
2005 "As far Philosophers, they make imaginary Laws for imaginary
Commonwealths". Elucidate this statement with reference to Plato.
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2006 Explain Plato's Theory of Justice. How he tries to implement it through the
Education System?
2008 " Plato intended to build an institution for scientific study of politics and
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2. Aristotle 2000 Show how Aristotle's Organic Theory different from Plato's Idealistic
Theory of State
2004 Examine the main similarities and differences in the Political Ideas of Plato
and Aristotle.
2007 Aristotle was a REALIST and not an IDEALIST- explain w.r.t his theory of the
Ends and functions of the state.
2010 Aristotle was great but not grateful student of Plato
2011 Short note on Aristotle & Platonic Paradigms
2016 Give a critical analysis of Aristotle's classification of Governments.
2021 What is the Aristotelian classification of state?
2004 Examine the nature of the contract expounded by Locke revolving in the
establishment of the Civil Society.
2005 Compare the views of HOBBES,LOCKE and ROUSSEAU on Social Contract
and Sovereignty
2007 LOCKE was the father of Modern Liberal Democracy-comment
2008 "The natural rights of men are right to live, liberty and property".(Locke)
2017 Compare and contrast the different political philosophies of Hobbes and
Locke. How are these philosophies implemented in present day political
systems and policy making?
2018 What is the concept of State of Nature as given by Thomas Hobbes? Make
its comparison with the Social Contract as presented by John Locke and
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Rousseau.
2020 Critically analyse the Social Contract theory of Hobbes, Locke and
Rousseau.
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4. Bentham 2000 Show how Bentham and J.S. Mill promoted pleasure-pain theory and under
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what nomenclature
2002 Short note on Bentham's theory of Punishment
2015 Short Note on Bentham's `Utility'
2010 "Is it correct to call Machiavelli citizen of all states and contemporary of all
ages".
2016 Is it correct to say that Machiavelli was an apostle of Power Politics?
6. Hagel 2001 It is said that Hegal's dialectic theory was standing on its bead, but Marx
has reserved it.
2019 Examine the view that Hegelian spirit is nothing but evolution of human
consciousness to the realization of political maturity for global human co-
existence.
2020 Examine the view of that hagelian spirit is nothing but evolution of human
consciousness to the realization of political maturity for global human co-
existence.
7. Montesquieu 2002 Montesquieu expounded his theory of separation of power to set forth the
government organization in order to safeguard the political liberty. Explain.
8. Hobbes 2003 Hobbes and Bodin are said to be the proponents of the theory of
Absolutism. Do you agree?
2005 Compare the views of HOBBES,LOCKE and ROUSSEAU on Social Contract
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and Sovereignty
2008 "Life in state of nature was nasty, poor, brutish and short." (Hobbes)
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Rousseau.
2015 Critically examine the concepts of Hobbes and Locke about `Social Contract.
2017 Compare and contrast the different political philosophies of Hobbes and
Locke. How are these philosophies implemented in present day political
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2020 Critically analyse the Social Contract theory of Hobbes, Locke and
Rousseau.
9. Karl Marx 2001 It is said that Hegal's dialectic theory was standing on its bead, but Marx
has reserved it.
2004 Political Philosophy of Karl Marx
2006 It is said that Hegel's dialectical theory was standing on its head but Marx
has reserved it?. Discuss
2011 Marx's historical materialism is the application of diaelect materialism to
explain historical events, processes, and development in society. Elaborate
2017 According to Marx "the mode of production in material life determines the
general character of social, political and spiritual process in life". Elucidate.
10. Rousseau 2005 Compare the views of HOBBES,LOCKE and ROUSSEAU on Social Contract
and Sovereignty
2007 Describe the basic features of Rousseau's political philosophy.
2009 Appreciation and criticism of Rousseau's theory of General Will.
2012 Rousseau theory of general will
2013 Critically analyse the Social Contract theory of Hobbes, Locke and
Rousseau.
2018 What is the concept of State of Nature as given by Thomas Hobbes? Make
its comparison with the Social Contract as presented by John Locke and
Rousseau.
2020 Critically analyse the Social Contract theory of Hobbes, Locke and
Rousseau.
2021 What is the difference of between Rousseau's notion of the state of nature
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11. JS Mill 2000 Show how Bentham and J.S. Mill promoted pleasure-pain theory and under
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what nomenclature
2008 State the grounds on which Mill advocated the freedom of individual's
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Foucault, Derrida,
Kierkegaard, Jean Paul
Sartre, Rene Descartes.
2008 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.
2012 Ibn-e-khaldun perhaps was the first philosopher to realize the relevant
importance of economics to politics. Discuss.
2013 Ibn e Khaldun's concept of Asabiyah
2015 Discuss in detail Ibne Khaldun's concept of `Asbiyah'.
2017 Discuss the upward and downward development of state, rulers and ruled
in the socio-political thought of Ibn Khaldun.
2018 Write a detailed note on the concept of asbiah as given by Ibn-e-Khaldun.
What is its significance in the progress and decline of nations?
2. Allama Iqbal 2001 Explain Allama Iqbal's Concept of Nationalism. Do you agree that it
developed through a lengthy process of evolution?
2005 Dr. Iqbal's concept of Ego (Khudi)
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2018 Write a detailed essay on the principle of Ijtihad in Islam as given by Allama
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3. Al-Farabi 2000 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
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4. Al-Ghazali 2002 Enlist the quantities of Al-Ghazali's Amir and detail account of his daily
routine.
2007 AL-GHAZALI was the torch bearer of the Muslim Rationalistic Renaissance.
Analyze the statement in view of his status as a MUJADDID
5. Al-Mawardi 2004 "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 Imamate.
6. Nizam-Mulk Tusi 2009 Discuss the theory of Kingship as propounded by Nizam-ul-Mulk Tusi.
Ibn Rushd, Ibn 2021 Explain the socio-political thought of Shah waliullah which is greatly
Taymiyyah, Shah ingrained in his religio-philosophical thought.
Waliullah, Jamaluddin
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Part B - 50 Marks
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Islamic concept of 2017 what is the Islamic Concept of State? Identify issues and challenges to the
state and Ummah Islamic concept of state in the modern times.
2019 Globalization restrict the autonomy of the state, generates domestic social
conflicts, and inequalities. Discuss the interactions between globalization
and domestic politics.
2001 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)
2010 An Ideal Islamic State is bound to bring revolutionary changes in all spheres
of human life." Discuss (2010)
2003 Elaborate the characteristics of Islamic State. Give proper references from
the Holy Quran and Sunnah. (2003)
Sovereignty 2020 Why monastic or absolute concept of sovereignty has been abandoned?
Analyze legal concept of sovereignty.
2015 Discuss in detail the concept of sovereignty and explain its attributes.
Justice 2019 The growing judicial activism in Pakistan is clearly at the expanse of
parliamentry sovereignty and supremacy. Critically analyze the statement.
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law
Liberty 2014 Write short NOTES on the following:
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(a) Liberty
2013 Define and discuss Liberty and its safeguards. Enlist the causes of decline in
modern times.
2009 Define and discuss Liberty and its safeguards. Enlist the causes of its
decline in modern times also.
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Freedom
Equality
Rights and Duties 2011 Write short note on
ii. rights and duties are the facets of the same coins
2006 Rights and duties are based on the principal of reciprocity. Explain.
2005 Critically examine the most important theories of Rights as explained by
different writers. (Minimum three).
Human Rights
Political Authority and 2014 Write short NOTES on the following:
Power (b) Separation of Power
2006 3. Write short notes on the following:
ii- Theory of seperation of Power
V. Comparative Politics
Political socialization
Political culture 2014 Discuss the "Political Culture". Also its importance.
Political development
Political Recuitment
Social change
Civil Society 2016 write a short note on Civil Society
Violence and
Terrorism in Politics
Gender and Politics
Women Empowerment 2016 write a short note on Women empowerment.
Election 2004 How General Will of a Society is formulated? Discuss in the light of
Rousseau's interpretation, on the conclusions, characteristics, and criticism
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Pressure Groups 2009 Discuss organization & functions of pressure groups. Point out indicators of
its effectiveness also.
2003 Write short notes on (b) Pressure Groups
Lobies
2011 Write a comprehensive note on the power of judicial review and its limits
in the context of Pakistan
2005 (b)Explain the doctrine of Judicial Review. (10 Marks)
Political Elites 2018 Short note on: role of middle class in strengthening the democracy.
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Civil and Military 2001 Explain the general reasons of military interventions in politics in the
Bureaucracy developing countries of the world. What precautionary measures would
you suggest to avoid such situation.
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Dictatorship 2010 Would you agree if it is stated that dictatorship is the only remedy for
social, political and economic instability in a developing country?
2003 Compare and contrast between Democracy and Dictatorship.
Totalitarian/ 2016 Short note on Totalitarianism
Authoritarian
Unitary and Federal 2020 Bring out clear difference between unitary and federal forms of
Governement.
2019 How far 18th amendments will transform the existing federal system in
Pakistan
2017 What Characteristics of society leads to adoption of federal form of
government? How it can function successfully?
2013 3. Write short notes:
(ii) Merits of Federation
2009 3. Write notes on the following: ii) Merits of Federation.
2007 What are the essential pre-requisites for successful Federal System? (10
marks)
2002 (a) "In all federations there is a manifest tendency to entrust the central
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examples and show that the District Devolution Plan, as an advanced form
of local government, is not the initial step towards formation of unitary
type of state in the country.
Confederation 2016 Explain, 'Confederation.' How it is different from Federation?
Parliamentary and 2021 The adoption of parliamentary system in Pakistan is the result of political
sif
Communism 2002 (a) "Communism is inimical to democracy, freedom and actual rights."
Critically examine the statement.
(b) What are the salient features of communism? Briefly explain.
Socialism
Totalitarism
Fascism 2020 Critically examine the basic principles of Fascism.
2019 Fascism generally flourishes in countries with strong nationalism and weak
democracies. Discuss the enabling condition for fascism with reference to
Germany and Italy.
2017 What is Fascism and why it is considered to be the chilld of first half of
20th century events to place in Europe?
2009 3. Write notes on the following: i) Principles of Fascism.
IslamicPolitical
Ideology
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Local self Government the reasons of repeated failure of the efforts in Pakistan to establish a
with special reference stable local government.
to Pakistan 2015 1. How local self government strengthens democracy. Why this system
is unable to work consistently and successfully in Pakistan?
2007 (b) Point out the problems and prospects of local -self Government in
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Public Policy 2017 Compare and contrast the differing roles played by political parties and
interest group in making public policy?
Paper II
Part A - 30 Marks
I. Comparative and Analytical Study of the Political Systems
USA 2000 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.
2001 'Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely'. Through what
mechanism this has been prevented in the American Constitution?
2002 The most prominent feature of American Political System is its mechanism
of "Checks and Balances". Discuss its functioning.
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2012 Discuss in detail the legislative the legislative powers of the USA President.
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2012 What is judicial review? Discus its impact on usa decision making process.
2019 How the system of Checks and Balances works in the US political system?
Explain with examples.
2021 How does the system of checks and balances work in US political system?
explain with examples. (20)
UK 2000 The British Prime Minister is the "shining moon among the stars". Discuss
2000 The Cabinet is the "steering wheel of the ship of the state. It sets the
direction of national policy in U.K." Examine.
2001 Ministerial Responsibility is the cardinal principle of British democracy.
Elaborate.
2002 Do you agree that British Political System is known for the cabinet's
dictatorship? Give your arguments for or against this idea.
2004 Comparatively discuss the Law-making process in the Parliament of Britain
and Congress of United States.
2005 Examine the fundamental Principles of British Constitution. Also discuss
the nature, Powers and functions of the British Cabinet.
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2015 "The British P.M. is a shining moon among stars". In the light of this
statement discuss carefully the position and powers of English Prime
Minister.
2017 To what extent is it true that the President of the United States is more
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powerful than the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK)? Justify your
answer with comparative analysis. (CSS 2017)
2020 Under the unitary state system, how local government system works in
UK? (CSS 2020)
2021 Under the unitary state system, how does the local government system
work in the UK? (20)
2005 Discuss the Powers of the President of France under the Fifth Republic.
Germany 2019 How the party system in France is different to that in Germany? Discuss in
detail. (CSS 2019)
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Comparision of Constitutions
UK vs USA 2006 Discuss the charecteristics of the American Political Party System. How it
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2009 Discuss committee system in American congress and point out its
demerits. Also compare it with British committee system. 2009
2017 To what extent is it true that the President of the United States is more
powerful than the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK)? Justify your
answer with comparative analysis. 2017
sif
France vs UK 2008 Describe the salient features of the judicial system in France.How it differs
from that of britain? 2008
2016 Discuss the salient features of the judicial system in France. How does it
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Regional Politico 2017 Discuss the basic norms of regional politico-economic integration and
economic Integration organizational structure of the European Union. (CSS 2017)
and organizational 2016 Detailed notes on the following: (a) European Union - EU
SAARC 2016 Detailed notes on the following: (b) South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation - SAARC (CSS 2016)
ECO 2018 Write a short note on ECO?
International Financial 2020 Critically evaluate the role of Post World War - II International Financial
Regimes IMF and WTO Regimes in the economic development of the less developed countries.
(CSS 2020)
2018 To what extent global economic institutions are indispensable pieces of
global governance?
Part B - 70 Marks
III. Comparative and Analytical Study of the Political Systems
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Turkey 2000 Discuss the role of Army in the Political system of Turkey.
2002 Mustafa Kamal's political philosophy provides stability and ideological
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9/11 incident?
2004 Critically evaluate role of political parties in Turkey.
2005 Role of Ataturk in building up modern Turkey
2006 Discuss ideological foundations of Political System of Turkish Republic?
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2007 Discuss SIX principles of kemalism as the basis of Turkish political system.
2008 Analyse the role of Mustafa Kamal Ata-Turk as the first President of Turkish
Republic with special reference to "six principles of kamalism" to
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modernize turkey on western pattern.
2009 How political parties organize and function in accordance with Turkish
constitution? Also enlist five major parties with names of their founding
fathers.
2010 The predominance of the armed forces in the Turkish politics.
2013 Discuss the salient features of 1982 Constitution of Turkey.
2014 Elaborate the secular aspect of Turkish Constitution and objectively
analyze its impact on Turkish society.
2015 How Grand National Assembly of Turkey is elected? Discuss its powers and
functions.
2016 Discuss the features of Turkish model of democracy keeping the
distinguished position of the armed forces in the Turkish politics
2019 Critically analyze the role of military in the Turkish politics.
2020 Critically evaluate the role of Military in Turkish Politics? (CSS 2020)
2021 Discuss the features of the Turkish model of democracy keeping the
distinguished position of the armed forces in Turkish politics. (20)
Malaysia 2017 "A strong political system needs a very strong political economy." Prove
this statement by making a comparative and analytical answer with
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India 2000 The President of India is "merely a figure head". Do you agree? Discuss.
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2004 Coalitional government have made Indian democracy fragile and crucial.
Substantiate.
2005 The President of India is 'merely a figure head'. How far do you agree?
2006 Why Indian democracy is stronger than any other country of the region?
sif
2008 Discuss the organization and the role of the communist part in the chinese
political system.
2009 Cadres scheme in Chinese political system.
2013 National People's Congress of China
2014 Impact of Deng Xiaoping's reforms on China
2015 Discuss the salient features of Chinese Constitution (1982).
2017 "A strong political system needs a very strong political economy." Prove
this statement by making a comparative and analytical answer with
reference to China and Malaysia. (CSS 2017)
2020 Discuss the powers and functions of China's national people's Congress?
Comparision of Constitutions
China vs USSR 2011 Discuss the salient features of the constition of the Peoples Republic of
China in comparison with the constition of former Soveit Union. 2011
China Vs Malaysia 2017 "A strong political system needs a very strong political economy". Prove
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Rise of Muslim 2019 Iqbal is credited with creating the idea of Pakistan. Give your arguments.
Nationalism in South
sif
2021 Discuss the major issues of the constitutional making process in Pakistan in
1956, 1962, 1973. (20)
A comparative and 2020 Make a comparative analysis of the constitution of 1956 and amended
critical analysisi of constitution of Pakistan 1973?
1956, 1962, and 1973 2018 Do you agree that Pakistan was achieved by "Jinnah" through the
constitutions of "constitutional democratic process for the sake of constitutional
Pakistan democracy"?
Constitutional 2018 Logically prove that 18th amendment of 1973 Constitution is considered to
Amendments up-to- be the new social contract for provincial autonomy among the Pakistani
date political parties.
2016 What are the political and administrative implications of the Eighteenth
amendment to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan?
Federal structure in 2016 What are the issues and problems of federation in Pakistan? Discuss with
Pakistan reference to the US federation.
Political Development
and the role of Civil
and Military
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Bureaucracy
Judiciarry
Feudalism
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Dynastic politics
Political Parties and 2017 How far do you agree that the Political Parties and Interest Groups have
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Interest groups established and demolished the political system of Pakistan? Critically
analyze.
Election and voting
Behavior
Religion and Politics
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Ethnicity
National Integration 2019 What are the major obstacles to the process of national integration in
contemporary Pakistan? Suggest remedies for success of the process.
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2021 What are the major obstacles to the process of national integration in
contemporary Pakistan? suggest remedies for the success of the process.
(20)
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