FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
SPECIAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2023
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-II
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART-I (MCQs) : MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
(PART-I MCQs) MAXIMUM MARKS: 20
(PART-II) MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
(iii) There is no negative marking. All MCQs must be attempted.
PART-I (MCQs)(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. (i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the OMR Answer Sheet. (20×1=20)
(ii) Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.
1. Which constitution is considered as the founder constitution of all the constitution of the world?
(A) USA (B) India (C) UK (D) None of these
2. When did Britain agree to the freedom of new migrate to America?
(A) July 4th, 1778 (B) July 10th, 1791 (C) July 4th, 1776 (D) None of these
3. When did America change from Confederation to Federation?
(A) 1790 (B) 1787 (C) 1795 (D) None of these
4. How many Houses does the Congress have?
(A) 2 (B) 1 (C) 3 (D) None of these
5. How many types of veto power are there for the President of USA?
(A) 5 (B) 3 (C) 1 (D) None of these
6. When did Judicial Review start in the Supreme Court of USA?
(A) 1803 (B) 1703 (C) 1805 (D) None of these
7. Which of the ideologies became the basic ideology of Pakistan?
(A) Secularism (B) Two Nation Theory (C) Fundamentalism (D) None of these
8. When was the Objective Resolution passed?
(A) 1951 (B) 1956 (C) 1949 (D) None of these
9. When was the Committee of Basic Principles formed?
(A) March 12, 1949 (B) March 27, 1949 (C) March 28, 1949 (D) None of these
10. When was Pakistan formally admitted to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?
(A) 21st June 2017 (B) 15th June 2017 (C) 9th June 2017 (D) None of these
11. How many countries are members of the IMF?
(A) 190 (B) 195 (C) 196 (D) None of these
12. On June 29, 2023 IMF agreed with Pakistan a stand by arrangement amounting to:
(A) $ 2.7 Billion (B) $ 3 Billion (C) $ 3.5 Billion (D) None of these
13. India took up the case of Kulbushan Jhadav in:
(A) International Criminal Court (B) European Court of Justice (C) International Court of Justice (D) None of these
14. Where was the SAARC Summit 2014 held?
(A) Kathmandu (B) Islamabad (C) Delhi (D) None of these
15. Pakistan Delegation at SCOCFM held in Goa was led by
(A) Hina Rabbani Khar (B) Jalil Abbas Jilani (C) Khursheed M. Kasuri (D) None of these
16. Which country joined NATO on 4th April, 2023?
(A) Poland (B) Finland (C) Latvia (D) None of these
17. Pakistan hosted 48th Session of OICCFM on:
(A) 10 March 2022 (B) 23 March 2022 (C) 15 March 2022 (D) None of these
18. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan promoted the theory of:
(A) Liberalism (B) Secularism (C) Two Nation Theory (D) None of these
19. Unitary form of Government is practiced in:
(A) USA (B) UK (C) Pakistan (D) None of these
20. Pakistan’s GSP Plus Status with EU will expire on:
(A) October 2023 (B) November 2023 (C) December 2023 (D) None of these
PART-II
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting ONE question from SECTION-A and THREE questions from SECTION-B. 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.
SECTION-A
Q. No. 2. Factors behind the rise of populism in the US and some other developed countries and its implications for the future of democracy. (20)
Q. No. 3. Political system of the United Kingdom is more democratic as compared to the United States. Critically Analyze. (20)
SECTION-B
Q. No. 4. What role did Iqbal play in awakening Muslims in the Sub-continent? Discuss in the context of his literary and political contributions. (20)
Q. No. 5. Critically analyse major developments in the Constitution making process in Pakistan and reasons for delay in framing the Constitution. (20)
Q. No. 6. Has dynastic politics in Pakistan led to political instability or is it vice versa? Critically analyse the evolving state of politics in Pakistan. (20)
Q. No. 7. “Strong economy is a prerequisite to pursue an independent and proactive Foreign Policy.” Critically elaborate in the light of current foreign policy challenges being faced by Pakistan. (20)
Q. No. 8. Strong political support and economic development is a bulwark against military intervention. Critically evaluate this statement in context of strengthening of democracy in Turkey. (20)
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