FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2024
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-I
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.
SECTION-A
Q. No. 1. Aristotle was a realist and not an idealist. Elaborate with reference to his theory of the ends and functions of the state. (20)
Q. No. 2. Is it correct to call Machiavelli a citizen of all states and contemporary of all ages? Substantiate your answer wit valid arguments. (20)
Q. No. 3. Discuss Montesquieu’s theory of Separation of Powers. Why is he considered Aristotle of the 18th century? (20)
Q. No. 4. Elaborate the Theory of Kingship as propounded by Nizamul-Mulk Tusi. (20)
SECTION-B
Q. No. 5. Sovereignty is the most essential element of statehood. Explain the differences in Western and Islamic concepts of sovereignty. (20)
Q. No. 6. Critically evaluate the importance of political parties in a modern state. Assess their role as effective instrument for mobilizing public opinion. (20)
Q. No. 7. Write short notes on the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) Liberty (b) Nationalism
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