Pushto CSS Paper 2019

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2019
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

PUSHTO

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
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. Answer must be written in the respective language except where specified in the Question paper. 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

Proverbs have been called the molecules of popular literature, for they provide the ingredients for the myths, the folk tales, the epics and folt poetry that express culture identity. This is especially true of the thousands of popular expressions that flow from the laps of Pakhtuns. Feeling and aspirations, speaking people. Some proverbs are embryonic punch lines found in folk tales, others teach and perpetuate customs and traditions that are an integral part of Pukhtun way of life.

(i) A short cut is often a wrong cut.
(ii) A wool-seller knows a wool-buyer.
(iii) Patience is a plaster for all sores.
(iv) Small wit, great boast.
(v) Let us see which way the wind blows.