PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (PMS) 2005
PAPER ON PAKISTAN STUDIES
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
- Attempt in English or Urdu
- Attempt any four questions from Serial No. 1 to 8, each carrying 18 marks. Question No. 9 is compulsory carrying 28 marks.
- The net impact of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s contributions was the Separatism that led to the creation of Pakistan. Prove.
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Spell out the Islamic provisions of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan.
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Describe the reasons that led to the Pakistan Army plunging into politics, time and again.
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Un-planned population growth is the root cause of problems relating to health, education, shelter, law and order, unemployment and environment. Discuss.
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Discuss the socio-economics and political dimensions of Baluchistan crisis.
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“In the USA-Pakistan relationship of mutual dependence, Pakistan’s obligations are substantial while American ones are minimal.” Analyze.
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What are the merits and demerits of establishments Education Boards in the private sector for certification of secondary and higher secondary education in Pakistan.
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Politics of opposing the utilization of untapped water resources by constructing Kalabagh Dam can be defused by developing the political consensus. Comment.
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Identify correct answers by indicating Yes or No. Re-writing, over-writing or erasing will cause deduction of remarks.
(i) Pakistan became UNO member on 30th August, 1947.
(ii) Quaid-e-Azam was followed by Ghulam Muhammad as Governor General.
(iii) Chaudhry Zafar Ullah Khan was the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan.
(iv) The Punjab University was the only University inherited by Pakistan in 1947.
(v) Allama Iqbal was first employed by the Oriental College of the Punjab University.
(vi) The first anniversary of Pakistan’s independence was celebrated on 15th August, 1948.
(vii) MacMahon Line divides Pakistan and Afghanistan.
(viii) Cholistan desert is in Sind Province.
(ix) Indus Valley civilization is not ancient.
(x) Islamabad is part of Punjab
(xi) ‘Divide and Quit’ said Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
(xii) ‘Spirit of Islam’ was written by Syed Amir Ali.
(xiii) Mr. M.A. Jinnah joined Muslim League in 1916.
(xiv) Karachi remained capital of Pakistan till 1964.
(xv) Pakistan’s Prof. Abdul Salam was the only Nobel Prize Winner from the Muslim world.
(xvi) Army’s Major, Air Force’s Squadron Leader and Navy’s Lt. Commander are equal in rank.
(xvii) Hindko is the regional language spoken in Pothohar area.
(xviii) Jehangir’s Queen Anarkali is buried in Anarkali Bazar.
(xix) National Anthem of Pakistan was first sung on 14th August, 1947.
(xx) Jasmine is the national flower of Pakistan.
(xxi) Air Marshal Asghar Khan was the first Chief of Pakistan Air Force.
(xxii) Pakistan is member of ASEAN.
(xxiii) Pakistan is member of World Trade Organization.
(xxiv) Malam Jabba is skiing resort of Pakistan.
(xxv) Nishan-e-Haider is the second top gallantry award of Pakistan.
(xvi) Campbellpur district was renamed as Attock.
(xvii) Lal Suhara National Park is located in Bahawalnagar.
(xviii) PIA was the first Airline to provide service to Peking from the outside world.