BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 2021
FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/SECTION OFFICER (B-17)
IN THE SERVICES & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Total Marks: 150 June 30, 2021 Time Allowed: 03 Hours
NOTE: i Attempt five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
ii All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
iii Candidate must write Q No in the Answer Book in accordance with Q No in the Q Paper.
iv No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
v Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
Q No 1 Define sovereignty and differentiate it from the Islamic concept of sovereignty. (30)
Q No 2 Give a comprehensive definition of state and also explain various theories about the origin and evolution of state. (30)
Q No 3 Differentiate between Presidential and Parliamentary form of government and also explain salient features of both systems. (30)
Q No 4 Differentiate between Confederation and Federation. Also, elaborate on the essential conditions for the success of Federation. (30)
Q No 5 What is Judicial Activism? Explain the powers and functions of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. (30)
Q No 6 What is a Political System? Describe in detail the nature, characteristics and functions of a Political System. (30)
Q No 7 Explain sources and salient features of the British Constitution. (30)
Q No 8 Give a detailed account of the constitutional history of the United States of America from revolution to consolidation. (30)
Q No 9 Discuss Mustafa Kamal’s political philosophy as endorsed in the Turkish Political System. (30)
Q No 10 Explain the following in detail: (30)
- a) FATF b) WTO c) unicef
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