FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2026 FOR RECRUITMENT
TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
HISTORY OF USA
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS | (PART-I MCQs) MAXIMUM MARKS: 20
PART-I (MCQs) : MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES | (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 Early Voting in U.S. Presidential Elections is a:
(A) Mock Voting (B) Legal Voting (C) Model Voting (D) None of these
2 The AfPak policy document was unveiled by:
(A) President Barack Obama (B) President Joe Biden (C) President Jimmy Carter (D) None of these
3 The banks were allowed to issue emergency currency by the:
(A) President George Washington (B) President Woodrow Wilson (C) President Theodore Roosevelt (D) None of these
4 President John F. Kennedy was not interested to deeply involve U.S. in the:
(A) Cold War (B) Viet-Nam War (C) Confrontation with Cuba (D) None of these
5 The history of English establishment in America began when three ships anchored near the:
(A) Hudson River (B) Bay of Chesapeake (C) Atlantic Ocean (D) None of these
6 To vote in the U.S. Elections:
(A) There is only one way (B) There are two ways (C) There are three ways (D) None of these
7 Pressler Amendment of October 1990 was waived after:
(A) 9/11 (B) 11/11 (C) 7/11 (D) None of these
8 The New Deal Policy was adopted to combat:
(A) Terrorism (B) Civil War (C) Great Depression (D) None of these
9 The first permanent British settlement in America was:
(A) Jamestown, Virginia (B) Plymouth, Massachusetts (C) Roanoke Island, North Carolina (D) None of these
10 Which of the following was not a contributing factor towards the Great Depression?
(A) Stock Market Crash (B) Widespread bank failures (C) Monetary Policy Errors (D) Natural Disasters
11 The 2008 financial crises was mainly caused by the burst of:
(A) US Housing Bubble (B) Dot Com Bubble (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) None of these
12 Through Declaration of Independence, ________ American Colonies announced separation from the Great Britain.
(A) Thirteen (B) Fourteen (C) Fifteen (D) Eleven
13 The unalienable rights stated in the US Declaration of Independence are:
(A) Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law (B) Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness (C) Health, Education and Security (D) Pluralism, Equity and Tolerance
14 What were the main causes of Civil War?
(A) Slavery and Economic Issues (B) Economic Issues and States’ Rights (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) None of these
15 Wall Street is named after an actual wooden wall built by ______ settlers.
(A) British (B) French (C) Italian (D) Dutch
16 Which of the following States does not border Canada?
(A) New York (B) Washington (C) Alaska (D) Texas
17 Which American President remained President for the longest period?
(A) Thomas (B) Donald Trump (C) Bill Clinton (D) None of these
18 Who is known as father of the USA constitution?
(A) George Washington (B) James Madison (C) Thomas Jefferson (D) None of these
19 USA Congress consists of:
(A) Senate & House of Lords (B) Senate & President (C) House of Representative & President (D) None of these
20 Which state is known as Sunshine State?
(A) Missouri (B) Texas (C) California (D) Florida
PART-II
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.
Q No 2 Give a historical account of the socio-political and religious conditions of the state and society during the European colonization of the USA. (20)
Q No 3 Keeping in mind the socio-economic conditions of the USA, discuss in detail how it was colonized by the British. (20)
Q No 4 It is believed that the USA has one of the most ingenious and effective constitutions ever written and it has expanded flexibly with the nation. Evaluate this statement with historical arguments. (20)
Q No 5 What were the causes and consequences of the end of the Cold War and emergence of New World Order? (20)
Q No 6 Woodrow Wilson and Franklin D. Roosevelt both profoundly shaped the American politics. Give a detailed analysis of their reformative contribution, focusing on its impact on the Americans. (20)
Q No 7 Write a detailed analytical note on the role of Pakistani state and society during the War on Terror. (20)
Q No 8 Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) USA and IMF
(b) The Native American Movement
(c) Industrialization of USA and its global impact
Answer Key to Q1
1 (B) Legal Voting, 2 (A) President Barack Obama, 3 (C) President Theodore Roosevelt, 4 (B) Viet-Nam War, 5 (B) Bay of Chesapeake, 6 (C) There are three ways, 7 (A) 9/11, 8 (C) Great Depression, 9 (A) Jamestown, Virginia, 10 (D) Natural Disasters, 11 (A) US Housing Bubble, 12 (A) Thirteen, 13 (B) Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness, 14 (C) Both (A) & (B), 15 (D) Dutch, 16 (D) Texas, 17 (D) None of these, 18 (B) James Madison, 19 (D) None of these, 20 (D) Florida
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