FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION – 2017 FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MAJOR RELIGIONS (FOR NON MUSLIMS)
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-I (MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Parl-Il is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt 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) 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
Q. No. 2. Write a comprehensive note on Hindu Puranas. types and numbers. Explain its importance in Hindu literature. (20)
Q. No. 3. Write a comprehensive note on basic teachings of Judaism in the light of basic principles of Jewish Philosopher Maimonides. (20)
Q. No. 4. Islam educates tolerance for other religions. Explain in the light of Quran and Sunnah and biography of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). (20)
Q. No. 5. Which ethical system presented Buddha to his followers? Write a comprehensive contemporary situation of Buddhism. (20)
Q. No. 6. Why Zionism movement came into being? Write a brief note on its history and explain the concepts of Jewish sect “Reform Judaism”. (20)
Q. No. 7. Write an introductory note on Catholic and Protestant. Also compare their concepts and beliefs. (20)
Q. No. 8. Write a detailed note on golden age of Hazrat Umar (R.A) and also explain how reforms of Hazrat Umar (R.A) can be beneficial in current age? (20)